Things to Know Before You Go

Please review this information carefully and completely to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip!

Visitax Tourist Usage Fee
  • In preparation for your Departure: Quintana Roo, Mexico Tourist Usage Fee applies to all foreign travelers departing the state of Quintana Roo. This electronic payment can be made at any time prior to departure.
  • The link is: https://www.visitax.gob.mx//sitio/We recommend you prepare these documents before arriving to the airport to avoid delays in the departure process
 
Hotel & Restaurant Attire
Most restaurants require long pants and closed toe shoes for men for dinner. Please click here for a list of resort dining attire by restaurant.
Group Dinner Event attire can be located by clicking the Helpful Links tab on the Home page.  
 
Packing Tips & Hints
Be sure to pack any prescriptions, eye glasses/contacts, sunglasses, valid passport, money, credit cards, phone chargers, a light jacket/sweater, sunscreen and bug repellant. 
 
Weather
January Temperatures in Akumal: Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the mid 60's. 
 
Luggage Limitations & Fees
  • Checked luggage fees vary depending on airline and your frequent flyer status.
  • Additional fees may apply for checking more than one piece of luggage or for luggage over the 50lb weight limit.
  • Most airlines permit one carry-on bag that fits either in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front of you and one personal item.
  • All luggage fees are the traveler's responsibility
Masks
Masks are not mandatory but recommended on arrival to Cancun Airport, however masks are mandatory on departure from Cancun Airport.
 
Secrets Resort:  Masks are optional in most areas fo the resort, but may be mandatory when you are in a restaurant with a buffet or food station.  If a mask is required at the Market Cafe, one will be provided by the hostess stand.  

Airport Arrival

Please plan to arrive at your Airport, approximately 3  hours prior to flight departure to ensure you have enough time for parking, checking luggage, obtaining boarding passes and passing through TSA security.  

Gratuities
Ample gratuities for all ground transportation and hotel staff are included in your package.  
 
Guests are responsible for their own incidental charges.
 
Currency
The American dollar is widely accepted.

 

Cellular Service
Contact your cellular service provider in the United States prior to traveling to understand any additional fees for international calling plans.
 
To call the US from Mexico
Dial +001-area code-phone number
 
To call Mexico from US
Dial +011-52 - phone number
WhatsApp
WhatsApp Messenger is a free app that uses WiFi to message, call, chat and share photos or videos for free.
 
ARTA Mobile App
Use the  Mobile App to find the agenda, travel details, chat with others on the trip, share photos and more!