Mexican Beach Weddings

    The perimeter of the Cancun Hotel Zone is all beach-14 miles of powdery white sand and clear blue water. The east-west stretch of the island fronts the placid Bahia de Mujeres and offers the best swimming, the undertow on the Caribbean side, the north-south stretch can be dangerous (flags are posted to indicate conditions). All beaches are government property and are open to the public.

There are beautiful swimming waters and sandy beaches on the sheltered west coast, the cleanest beaches are associated with the hotels. Playa San Francisco is so long that access roads divide it into what seem to be numerous beaches. Some beaches are unnamed and deserted (except on Sundays when cruise ships are docked and locals spend time with their families).

Other beaches such as Playa del Sol, are lively with restaurants, dive shops, and taxi stands.

U.S. citizens must have a valid U.S. passport or a state-issued birth certificate with raised seal accompanied by a photo I.D. Special restrictions apply to children ages 17 and under must have a notarized letter from both parents/legal guardian if children are not traveling with parents. If they are only traveling with one parent, the child must have a letter from the other parent giving permission to travel to Mexico. If one is deceased, a death certificate is needed. If both parents are deceased, the child must have a letter from the legal guardian.

Marriage Requirements

- Valid passports
- Birth certificates (Original or certified copy of each one)
- Original blood test. Tests must be taken at the resort and results are ready within 24 hours
- Original or certified copy of former spouse's death certificate (if applicable)
- Divorce decree (if applicable)
- Tourist ID (provided by customs upon your arrival at Cancun International Airport
- Legal documentation of adoption or name change (if applicable)
- Name, age, nationality, home address and occupation of 4 witnesses