Cancun guide
🇲🇽 Packing List
What to pack for Cancun
In April, Cancun is typically warm, 23 to 31°c (23°C - 31°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Cancun essentials
- Weather: Warm, 23 to 31°C
- Summer clothes
- Beach gear
- Light layers
- Beach casual everywhere in Hotel Zone. Cover up at ruins. Smart casual for nice restaurants.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light summer clothing
- Sunglasses
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Stick to busy local places. Hotel Zone high standards. Bottled water always.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type A/B plugs (North American), 127V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
- Forex card or local currency
- Local currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)