Cancun Airport Mask Mandate: What You Need To Know

As of May 2022, masks are still required at Cancun International Airport, despite the governor of Quintana Roo removing the mask mandate for the state. The Asur group, which runs the airport, has decided to maintain the mandate due to the nature of the facility, with people arriving from all over the world. Travellers will not be allowed access to the gates without a mask, and security guards continue to remind tourists to wear masks. Masks are also required on planes to and from Cancun.

Masks are required at Cancun Airport

Masks are required at Cancun International Airport (CUN). This is despite the fact that the governor of the state of Quintana Roo, where Cancun is located, removed the mask mandate in both open and closed spaces within the state. The Asur group, which runs the airport, has decided to keep the mandate in effect due to the nature of the facility and the number of people arriving from all over the world. Security guards are stationed at all terminals to remind tourists to wear masks, and people are not allowed into the immigration area or departure gates without one.

While masks are not required in Cancun itself, it is still recommended that you carry one with you, as some establishments may ask you to wear one. This includes tourist attractions in the state of Yucatan, which has separate rules and still mandates the wearing of masks at select locations.

It is also worth noting that a negative COVID test is required for entry into the US and other nations, including Spain, Germany, and the UK. Vaccinated individuals can, however, show their vaccination card instead.

Masks are not required in Cancun itself

Masks are required at Cancun International Airport (CUN). The airport is one of the busiest in the world, and it is regulated by international treaties and laws. The Asur group, which runs the airport, has decided to keep the mandate in effect due to the nature of its facility, with travellers arriving from all over the world. Security guards remind tourists to wear their masks, and people are not allowed into the immigration area or departure gates without one.

However, masks are not required in Cancun itself. The governor of the state of Quintana Roo, where Cancun is located, removed the mask mandate in both open and closed spaces within the state in May 2022. The bus company ADO also no longer requires masks. While some facilities, such as restaurants, hotels, shopping centres, and supermarkets, may choose to impose their own mask-wearing policies, it is not a requirement.

It is still a good idea to carry a mask with you when visiting Cancun, as some establishments may ask you to wear one. For example, if your trip includes a visit to the state of Yucatan, you will need to wear a mask at certain tourist attractions.

Masks are not required on the ADO bus to Mérida

Masks are required at Cancun International Airport (CUN). The airport adheres to COVID-19 safety standards and passengers are required to wear masks in the immigration area and at the departure gates. However, once you leave the airport, masks are not required in most places in Cancun and the state of Quintana Roo. The mandatory use of masks in the state was dropped, and while it was initially still required on ADO buses, this is also no longer the case. So, if you're travelling from Cancun Airport to Mérida by ADO bus, you do not need to wear a mask.

The decision to make mask-wearing “optional” in Quintana Roo was made by the governor, Carlos Joaquin Gonzalez, who announced on Twitter that the use of masks in the state had moved from being mandatory to voluntary. He did, however, mention that mask-wearing was still encouraged on public transport and at large crowd gatherings.

It's worth noting that individual businesses and facilities in Quintana Roo can set their own guidelines, so it's a good idea to carry a mask with you, just in case. For example, some restaurants, hotels, shopping centres, and supermarkets may still require masks. Additionally, if your trip includes a visit to the state of Yucatan, you will need to wear a mask, as this state has separate rules and still mandates the wearing of masks at select tourist attractions.

Masks are not required in the Hotel Zone

The Cancun Airport, however, has different guidelines. As of May 2022, the governor of Quintana Roo removed the mask mandate in open and closed spaces within the state, but the Cancun Airport chose to maintain its mandate due to the nature of its facility and the high volume of international travellers passing through. Masks are required in the airport, including in the immigration area and at the departure gates. Security guards are stationed at the airport's terminals to remind tourists to wear masks, and travellers will not be allowed to enter certain areas without them.

While masks are not required in the Hotel Zone, it is advised to carry a mask at all times when visiting Cancun, as some establishments may require them. For example, some restaurants, such as buffets, may ask visitors to wear masks, and masks are required when visiting certain tourist attractions in the state of Yucatan. It is also recommended to wear a mask on public transport and when in large crowds.

Masks are not required on the plane to/from the US

As of May 2022, masks are still required at Cancun International Airport. Security guards remind tourists to wear masks, and people are not allowed into the immigration area without one. The airport's governing body, the Asur group, has stated that the mandate will be kept in effect due to the nature of the facility, with people arriving from all over the world.

However, as of September 2023, masks are no longer required in the state of Quintana Roo, where Cancun is located. The governor, Carlos Joaquin Gonzalez, announced that the use of masks in the state went from mandatory to voluntary. He did, however, mention that mask-wearing was still encouraged on public transport and at large gatherings.

Some travellers have reported that they did not wear a mask in Cancun or on the plane to/from the US, while others have stated that they chose to wear a mask in crowded spaces, such as during boarding and deplaning. Ultimately, it is a personal choice whether or not to wear a mask on the plane, but it is always a good idea to be respectful of others' choices and maintain good hygiene practices.

If you are not fully vaccinated, immunocompromised, or in close contact with someone who is, it may be a good idea to take extra precautions and wear a mask on the plane. KN95 and N95 masks are recommended by medical professionals as they offer the most protection.

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