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Cancun opening for Tourists

Is Cancun open for business , Can I still book my dental Vacation


Cancun officially started a soft reopening on June 8th / This is part of the governments plan to slowly and safely reactivate the tourism industry and start the task of rebuilding the local economy for which Cancun and the Riviera Maya depends on. The great news for this destination is that Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean is also the first destination in the Americas to receive the Global Safety stamp, which is a recognition from the World Travel & Tourism Council for destinations that adopt standards to ensure the hygiene of establishments.


According to Expedia, Cancun and Playa Del Carmen are the two most searched international destinations for hotels by Americans. Is Cancun accepting travelers / Yes Is there are Quarantine period on entering Cancun / No  Is everything back to normal / No, there is limited services under the governments 4 Phase traffic light system Cancun is in a four-phase plan which is represented in a traffic light system from Red, which is severely limited capacity, to Green, which is 100% capacity. The state will review the situation each week and is currently on Colour Orange / This means restaurants, hotels, theme parks and golf courses can operate at 30 percent capacity. The beaches are closed, as well as nightclubs, bars and casinos.



“The most important thing right now is to revive the state’s economy, but we have to be careful with the health of our people,” Carlos Joaquin, governor of Quintana Roo state (which includes Cancun), The government of Quintana Roo is still asking tourists and locals to frequently wash hands, use face masks, practice social distancing, and to report any symptoms if they arise. Obviously many hotels will continue too have low occupancy, but airlines are are operating as of Friday, June 12, including both national and international airlines such as American, United, Sun Country and Air Canada. Flights originated from New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, Toronto, Miami and Dallas. Upon arrival travelers face health screenings like temperature checks—Cancun’s airport has thermographic cameras and check points.  The reactivation of Tourism to Cancun and Riviera Maya will be a slow road but with the correct and strict stance the authorities are taking to protect not only visitors but also workers here in Cancun this will allow people to return to this Paradise with as much confidence as it can.  Planned Dental Vacation  Does this affect my plans to travel for dentistry to Cancun and my dental vacation, well as it stands if you are able to book a flight and find a hotel * Fares and accommodation costs are lower than they have been in years. Yes you can visit Cancun and Riviera Maya and with our affiliated dentists operating with increased sanitization and patient safety protocols then really there is no reason why you cannot still visit Cancun and receive the dentistry you need while paying considerably less than back home.  The decision to travel to Cancun for your dentistry needs are taken by each person with the information available publicly by local, state and country officials,


 *Mexico's reopening news is ever-changing and being updated constantly. Be sure to check with local officials and official sources before booking travel. 

(The website for the U.S. embassy and consulates in Mexico is regularly updated with entry and exit information, plus any other travel requirements for when the time comes.)



Dental Destinations Cancun have been helping and assisting American and Canadian patients connect and travel to Cancun & Riviera Maya for their dental work for over 10 Years. If you want to know more about the options available to you and how you could save up to 50% on your dental work with the GCR Top Rated dental clinic Mexico.




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