How common is English in Cancun?


How common is English in Cancun? It's location on the Yucatan Peninsula offers flights back to the States in less than two hours. And for those hesitating to make a move south of the border, Cancun eases you into the expat life as English is a common second language, thanks to the active tourist trade.


Is Cancun Mexico Americanized?

Yes, Cancún is infamous for being “Americanized” but if you ask the locals, it's really just another face of Mexico. Mexico is a proud and very diverse country, so don't let people tell you that it is “not the real Mexico”, because it is. It's just as real as any other part of the country.


Do US citizens need passport for Cancun?

If flying to Cancun (or any Mexican airport), both adults and children must travel with a passport book (not just the passport card or other form of government identification).


What nationality visits Cancun the most?

On top of that, it was recently revealed that around 8.2 million of those tourists were from international destinations, which some travel officials in Quintana Roo have named “strategic markets.” And as these international tourist numbers continue to go up in Quintana Roo, it's the United States that's consistently at ...


Can you drink tap water in Cancun?

The short answer is no. Tap water in Cancun is not recommended for drinking, even for locals.


Can you live in Mexico without speaking Spanish?

Since the very first book I wrote was a Spanish learning tool, you probably think this is a trick question. The truth is that you can live very happily in Mexico without Spanish, or at least very little Spanish, enough to operate day to day navigating restaurants, public transportation, and shopping.