For your convenience, The Ritz-Carlton has provided the following information to help you plan for and enjoy your stay with us.
Electricity
The standard is 110 volts. Hotels usually offer voltage converters for 220 volt devices. Some sockets do not accept polarized or three-prong plugs.
Time Zone
Standard time zone: UTC/GMT -6 hours
Time zone: CST - Central Standard Time
Languages
The official language is Spanish. In the tourism industry, English, French, Italian and German are also spoken. Part of the local indigenous population still speaks Mayan.
Local Currency
- The official coin is the Mexican Peso, but American Dollars are accepted in most places. The exchange rate with respect to the American Dollar fluctuates daily.
- Currency exchange service is available at the hotel’s front desk 24 hours.
- The majority of Money Exchanges open from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There are Money Exchanges in various areas of the Hotel Zone open after these hours.
Hours of Work/Business
The work/business hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Banking Hours
Banks in Cancun open Monday to Friday, usually from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Some branches open on Saturdays.
Shopping Hours
All the shopping malls are open daily from 10:00 am.
Tipping
10-15% of the total bill in restaurants and bars.
Emergency Phone Number
General emergency number
060
Bomberos - Firefighters
52-998-884-1202
Cruz Roja / Red Cross
52-998-884-1616
Private Transportation
Exclusive transportation such as limousines, yachts and fishing boats is available for private excursions or transfers to and from the airport. For pricing and reservations, please contact our concierge, Tel. 52-998-881-0808 ext. 42
E-mail: rc.cunrz.concierge.com
Taxis
Always ask about the fare before taking the cab. Most hotels will have a list of official rates.
Rental Cars
There are several rental car companies around Cancun.
At The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun we offer the services of Platinum Rent a Car. For car rentals and further information please dial 52-998-8810808 extension 5902.
Parking
There is parking lot and valet service in the hotel. The service is complimentary.
Out side of the hotel, most of the places offer parking lot and the cost is about 3 USD for 4 hours.
Autobuses
Best to pay bus drivers in Pesos. Exact change is not necessary as the drivers make change.
The Cancun International Airport is located 20 minutes away from the hotel.
Passenger Services
- Information Module
- Banking Services
- Ground Transportation
- Car Parking
- Public telephones
- Car rental
- Lockers
- Medical Services
- Duty Free Shopping
- Restaurants
Cancún International Airport
Carretera Cancún-Chetumal km22
Benito Juarez, Quintana Roo
Tel (52) 998-848-7200
www.asur.com.mx
Departure
We suggest arriving at the airport at least two hours and a half before your international flight. For national flights the airlines suggest to be at the airport two hours ahead
Passport
As of January 23, 2007, the United States Government requires all travelers to the U.S. traveling by air to have a valid passport when entering/re-entering the U.S. from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. This same regulation will go into effect on June 1, 2009 for those traveling by land or sea. For more information, please visit:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html
The weather in Cancun is generally sunny all year round.
The average maximum and minimum temperatures are:
- From January to March: 20° a 30° C (68° a 86° F)
- From April to June: 22° a 32° C (71° a 89° F)
- From July to September: 24° a 33° C (75° a 91° F)
- From October to December: 20° a 31° C (68° a 87° F)
Clothing
Lightweight clothing is suitable for daywear