General Info

Tips: The average tip for servers is between 10 an 15% depending on the service. House-keeping staff get a couple of dollars a day, depending on how much the have to do.

Restaurant Checks: In Mexico, it is not common practice to bring the bill to your table until is request; when you're ready, just say "La cuenta por favor" (the bill please), to you waiter.

New Long Distance Codes: Long distance codes have changed, please verify the information on the ads with the following list:

Telephone Information:  

• To call Direct-United States, Canada:  Dial 001 + Area Code + Number
• To Call Internationally:  Operator Assisted Dial 090 - Internationally Direct Dial 00
• To Call Direct Within Mexico:  Dial 01 + Area Code + Number
• To Call Direct Within Mexico, Operator Assisted:  Dial 020 - To Call Collect Dial 090

Operator Direct Access Via Credit or Calling Card: 

From Mexico To Canada . . . . . . . . . . 001 800 010 1990

From Mexico To Canada . . . . . . . . . . 001 800 123 0200

From Mexico to USA . . . . . . . . . . . . .001 800 465 4240

From Mexico To USA . . . . . . . . . . . . 001 800 674 7000

To Have Someone Call You From The United States Or Canada:

Cancun - Dial 011 + 52 + 998 + Number

Cozumel - Dial 011 + 52 + 987 + Number

Merida - Dial 011 + 52 + 999 + Number

Playa del Carmen - 011 + 52 + 984 + Number

Isla Mujeres - 011 + 52 + 998 + Number

National Long Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  020

International Long Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  090

Information to Find a Telephone Number In Mexico . . . . . .  040

Service And Repair (Phone Lines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  050

Emergency / Police / Ambulance / Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 060

Local Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  030

Drugs: Marijuana, cocaine, crack, hash, etc, are ILLEGAL drugs in Mexico. The possession, purchase, sale or distribution of either or all will land you in Mexican jail - a not-very-nice-experience. Plus, when they hand out sentences for this offense, they love to give between seven and 15 years.

Gas and Gas Stations: if you are coming to the el Cuyo, fill up before leaving Cancun or Riviera Maya, you can refill in Valladolid, Tizimin or El Cuyo, it is important to check that the gas station attendant puts the pump back to zero before he starts pumping. If not, he may add the bill from the previous purchase. Gas in Mexico is expensive. The cost goes up every month by about five centavos. At the moment, gas is about 2.70 Us a gallon.

Immigration: Don't forget to hold on to your tourist card (visa) as it must be returned to inmigration officials when you leave the country. 

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