Drinking Age – The legal drinking age in Mexico is 18 years old.

Behavior – It is forbidden to act indecently in any way in public. examples… (lewd behavior, public urination, or being unclothed)

Drugs — Just say NO! Drug use in Mexico is strongly prohibited. Do not buy or sell drugs anywhere. You will be kicked out of your hotel and will most likely end up in jail.

Drinking Water – Any restaurant that offers water or ice will be safe and purified. In addition, most hotels’ water out of the tap is purified. However, most students drink bottled water anyway.

The Buddy System — Although Cancun is considered safe, we highly recommend the buddy system. Please hang out in groups, especially when going back to your hotel at night. Always remember that there is safety in numbers!

Money — The current exchange rate in Mexico is 10 pesos to 1 U.S. Dollar. Exchange your money on a daily basis at the hotel cashier or at one of the many exchange booths located around town.

Taxi’s — The taxi’s run all day and night. They will cost anywhere from $5 - $10 (50 – 100 pesos) depending on where you want to go. You can take up to four people in a standard taxicab. We strongly recommend that you do not ride the taxis alone at night.

Bus System — Buses run 24 hrs a day. They run the entire length of the hotel zone and cost only 6 pesos or roughly 60 cents.

Check in – Please verify that your room is in order. Any damages and or missing items will be charged to you. If something is not right, report it immediately to the front desk.

Checkout — On the day of your departure, you will need to vacate your room and take care of any incidental balances on your room. You must be in the lobby 3 hours prior to your scheduled flight departure time. If your flight is not until late afternoon or evening, checkout by noon and check your bags at the bell desk. We suggest some shopping!

Motorized Water Sports — All equipment is owned locally and any damage to the equipment will be your responsibility. Be Careful! Many students have been charged for damage they may not have done. Check the equipment for damage before using.

Ocean — The Ocean has a strong undertow! During the day, please check to see if your hotel has warning flags in front of the beach area. Most hotels will post these flags to let you know the current Ocean conditions. Please do not go in the Ocean at night regardless of the posted flags. It is extremely dangerous at night!

Balconies — Do not sit on the ledge of your balcony or try and jump balconies from one room to another. Cancun has experienced fatal injuries in recent years involving students falling from balconies.

Crossing the street — Be sure and look both ways as to avoid being hit by moving vehicles. Cancun has experienced accidents with serious injuries in recent years.

Hotel safe deposit boxes — We strongly recommend that you put all of your valuables in your safe deposit box upon check-in. If a box is not provided to you in your room, you can get one at the front desk.

Mopeds — We strongly recommend against renting mopeds. Moped collisions are a daily occurrance in Cancun.

In additon to Tourismo Joven, staff at each hotel, you may reach the Student One Travel Staff after hours emergency at 898-4411