Are you currently gearing up for your next vacation in Cancun? If so, you must probably be getting your suitcases and bags ready for packing. While travelling, there are some essential items every traveller should pack. It is always recommended to make a packing list in advance so you won’t be stressed out when the actual day comes. For your Cancun vacation, you will need a few essential items to survive in the heat and be around the water. Given below is a Cancun packing checklist.
Sunscreen And Lip Balm
It gets pretty hot in Cancun and the sun is harsher compared to places like the United States.
It is important to apply sunscreen regularly especially between 10am and 2pm when the sun rays are the strongest. If you don’t you can get severely sunburned. Make sure you go for a sunscreen that has an SPF rating of at least 40.
If you are going to be snorkelling, pack a reef-friendly sunscreen as well. While protecting your body from the sun, don’t forget to protect your lips as well. Use a good moisturizing lip balm and re-apply every 2-3 hours.
Waterproof Covers Or Bags
Since you will always be around water in Cancun, having a few waterproof covers or bags with you will be very handy.
You can keep important or fragile items like your phone, money, wallet and documents.
If you are going to be taking part in watersports or snorkelling activities, you should definitely have these bags with you.
Important Documents
You must carry all the required documents like passport, visa(if required) and an immigration form if you are a foreigner. If you have doubts regarding documents you can find out more info under the Cancun Airport Information category on the Cancun Airport website.
You can also find out the different Cancun Airport Transportation options under the Transportation category.
Clothes
When you pack clothes for your Cancun vacation, you need to make sure you pack essential items like,
- Swimming suits – Make sure you pack at least 2 swimming suits although it would be better to pack 3 or 4 especially if you are going to be spending a lot of time in the water.
- Beach cover-up – A beach cover-up will be very useful if you need to go to a place near the beach for refreshments or run a quick errand.
- Loungewear – While you are staying at your resort or Airbnb, you will need to be comfortable so pack a few pairs of lounge clothes.
- Excursion clothes – While packing excursion clothes, make sure you pick ones that look good and feel comfortable since you will be walking a lot outside.
- Formal clothes – You can pack a few pairs of formal clothes for dinner or even for a cruise if you are going on one.
Footwear
You will obviously be walking a lot in Cancun so make sure you pack some comfortable footwear.
- Sandals – A pair of comfortable sandals are mandatory for your Cancun vacation. Flat sandals are recommended for walking and you can pack slice heel sandals or heels for nightlife.
- Sneakers – If you are going hiking or backpacking, good quality sneakers will help you stay comfortable on rugged terrain.
Snorkelling Equipment
If you are going snorkelling you will need to pack equipment unless the snorkelling tour provides you with it.
Some of the basic equipment you will need is,
- Snorkel mask – A snorkelling mask will protect your eyes from the water. It will also allow you to see clearly underwater.
- Dry snorkel – A dry snorkel allows you to breathe properly underwater. You should make sure you pick one which fits your jaw and mouth since they come in different sizes and styles.
- Snorkelling fins – Snorkeling fins help you propel yourself in the water and make swimming more efficient especially in shallow waters.
Medications
It is not uncommon to get sick during travelling so it is recommended to pack some essential medicines for ailments like motion sickness, fever and headache. If you take other daily medicines don’t forget to pack them as well.
Filter Water Bottle
Since you cannot drink tap water in Mexico, a filter water bottle will help you filter water which is taken from anywhere. This will make clean drinking water easily accessible. You will also end up saving tons of plastic which is otherwise harmful to the environment.
Conclusion
We hope you are well prepared to go on your Cancun vacation! Make sure you don’t pack too many unnecessary things which you won’t need or use to reduce your load.
