Cancun
Population:
560,000
Money:
Currency is the Mexican Peso. There are plenty of ATMs dotted around town. Bureaus de changes as well as hotels will exchange dollars, euro and sterling
Language:
The official language of Mexico is Spanish. However due to the heavy dependence on tourism most workers in the Hotel Zone speak English or Job English at the very least. This will also be true of tourist industry workers in the main sites of the Yucatan Peninsula. However, if you intend to spend some time in downtown Cancun, be prepared to find it harder to make yourself understood.
Dialling codes:
Mexico: +52. Cancun: 998
Annoyances:
If hiring a car in Cancun, be aware that police can be very corrupt. Poorly paid, they have been known to go to some lengths to exact bribes from tourists. Make sure that you don't give them any excuse. Thoroughly check out the car you are hiring and be aware that you are likely to be pulled over if, for example, your tail lights aren't working.
Entry:
UK nationals do not require a visa to enter Mexico for holiday purposes. A fee of around $20 paid on arrival will entitle visitors to stay for up to six months.