Cancun : Profile

Location

Cancun is a sophisticated resort with all the facilities that tourists require. On the inland side of Cancun Island is Laguna Nichupté, a vast lagoon that serves as home to numerous marinas.

Clearance

For clearing in here as an international arrival, cruisers recommend the easiest way is at the CIS office in Puerto Juarez, 4nm north of Cancun. All the required offices are under one roof, each with 1 - 2 officials on duty, all within sight of one another. There is an Information Desk with English speakers to help you. Hours: 9-5 weekdays, 9-12 Saturdays, Sundays by appointment.

The CIS office is about 3 blocks north of the Puerto Juarez ferry terminal, or a block north of Marina Hacienda del Mar, but on the inland side of the coast road, or about 5 miles south of the newer Marina La Amada. Both marinas are very helpful if you want to just tie up temporarily for a couple hours in order to handle your International Arrival paperwork, even if you don't want to stay in the marina overnight.

Last updated May 2010.

Docking

Camino Real Cancun
Punta Cancun S/N, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Tel:52 98 83 0100/1-800-7-Camino (722-6466), Fax:52 98 83 1730
cun@caminoreal.com

Hacienda Del Mar
Cancun
Tel:+52 988 01070
This is the only marina for large boats. Depth 8 ft. Water, electricity, laundry, fuel. Oct 2010 charges for clearance were quoted at $600 (300 to enter and 300 to leave).

Marina Aqua Tours
Cancun
Tel:+52 998 83 0400, Fax:+52 998 83 0403
Water, electricity, showers and toilets.

Port Capitain
Tel:+52 880 1360

Terminal Maritima
Playa Linda, Cancun, Mexico
Tel:919 883 0775, Fax:919 883 3208

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