Travel Tips for Cancun: What to Avoid According to TikTok Travel Expert

Travel Tips for Cancun: What to Avoid According to TikTok Travel Expert

A TikTok travel expert, Dan, known as @danstravelguide with over 64,000 followers, has shared his top 10 recommendations on what tourists should avoid when visiting Cancun, Mexico. In a rapid-fire video, Dan outlines essential tips for visitors to the popular coastal destination on the Yucatán Peninsula, which attracted a record-setting 30 million tourists in 2022, according to the Cancun Sun.

Avoid Tap Water: Dan advises against drinking tap water due to safety concerns, suggesting bottled water as a safer alternative.
Airport Purchases: He cautions tourists not to succumb to pressure sales at the airport, where many fraudulent offers, including timeshare scams, are prevalent.
Taxi Rides: Dan recommends avoiding taxis, noting instances of tourist abuse. Instead, he suggests using buses, which cost about 10% of taxi fares.
Tourist Excursions: Tourists should be wary of excursion deals and ensure they are legitimate by getting everything in writing to avoid scams.
Sunscreen: With Mexico's high temperatures, Dan emphasizes the importance of wearing sunscreen to prevent severe sunburns.
Currency: Dan mentions that most places in Cancun accept US dollars, making it unnecessary to acquire pesos.
Timeshare Presentations: He advises against attending timeshare presentations, describing them as high-pressure sales tactics.
Resort Wristbands: Losing a resort wristband can result in significant replacement costs. Dan suggests hiding wristbands when out to avoid potential scams.
Tipping: Dan reminds tourists to tip generously, as many locals depend on tips, recommending a 10-20% gratuity.
Exploring Beyond Resorts: Lastly, Dan encourages tourists to explore areas beyond their resorts to fully experience what Cancun has to offer.

While Dan's tips aim to enhance visitors' experiences, it's also important to exercise common sense and stay aware of surroundings. Recent incidents, including the discovery of eight bodies in a dumpster and fatalities from a sunken tourist boat, highlight safety concerns. In February, US officials issued an advisory urging increased caution when traveling to Mexico due to unregulated drinks and synthetic drugs.