Congress Venue and Location Information
Location
Gran Meliá Cancún
Boulevard Kukulcan, km 16.5
Cancun, Mexico 77500
Gran Meliá Cancún is just 15 minutes from Cancun’s International Airport and five minutes from the city’s most popular areas for shopping, dining, and nightlife. Five magnificent Mayan-inspired pyramids rise above a 1,500 square foot stretch of white sandy beach, surrounded by lush vegetation and their exclusive nine-hole golf course.
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About Cancun
Cancun is nestled between the vibrant Caribbean Sea and the tranquil waters of the Nichupté Lagoon. Exotic fauna and wildlife are steps away from all hotels. Relax by the water or go snorkeling or windsurfing, visit the many Mayan ruins or spend an afternoon shopping at the flea market or many of the top of the line boutiques. Nightlife is abundant and Cancun offers a variety of dining options. Plan to bring the entire family and enjoy a piece of paradise.
Cancun is Mexico’s leading destination with its Caribbean turquoise water and pristine beaches.
- Home to Ancient Mayan civilization with incredible archeological sites such as Chichen-Itza, Tulum, Coba, Akumal and Ruinas del Rey
- Wide range of activities and ecological parks such as Xcaret, Xelha, Tres Rios with cenotes, lagoons, dolphins, tropical forest, beaches, coral reefs and much more
- Easy access from around the world. All major carriers such as Continental, Mexicana, United, British Airways, Delta, US Air, and KLM, land at the Cancun International Airport
Cancun Local Information
Currency: The official currency is the Mexican Peso. The rate of exchange against the US dollar fluctuates daily.
Electricity: 110 volts, the same as in the US.
Languages: Spanish, but English is spoken in most areas. The official language of the Congress is English.
Climate: Semi-tropical. Daily averages with a low of 71°F and a high of 84°F (22°C-28°C) during the month of March.
Customs: Declaration forms must be completed upon arrival.
Departure Tax: Departure tax is approximately USD $18. This fee is generally included in ticket prices, be sure to check with your chosen airline to see if this is included. Passengers under two years of age are exempt from this tax.
Documentation: U.S. citizens need a valid passport, or a birth certificate plus driver’s license or other official photo identification, a visa is not necessary. All other countries should check with their embassy for required documentation.
Water: Cancun’s hotel zone has purified water throughout making it safe for drinking.
Traveling to Mexico
US Citizens
Beginning January 01, 2007, U.S. citizens are required to present a valid passport.
Citizens of countries other than US
All other countries should check with their embassy for required documentation.
This is the US Mexican Consulate web site for visa information.
- Immigration web site in Spanish, from the Mexico Secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores
- Immigration web site in English, from the Mexico Secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores
- Immigration web site in French, from the Mexico Secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores
Click on the following link for a directry of international tourist Visa requirements for Mexico:
http://www.consulmexny.org/eng/visas_fmt.htm