North of the Yucatán peninsula lies Holbox Island — a refuge for wildlife like flamingos, sea turtles, and whale sharks — and a haven for those in search of a picturesque getaway.
| Currency | Mexican Peso |
| Language(s) | Spanish |
| Timezone | Holbox Island (UTC-5) |
| Unique Feature | Bioluminescent Beaches |
| Good For | Fishing, Whale Shark and Sea Turtle Viewing |
The best time to visit Alcapulco is December through April.
For a legal wedding in Mexico, you will need four witnesses, a blood test, (done by a certified doctor in Mexico), passports, and other documents (as listed below). If a woman is divorced, it must be at least one year since the divorce was finalized. If either partner is widowed, a death certificate must be provided.
Airport: Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Required for Entry: Passport and Mexican Tourist Permit (usually issued upon arrival)
- Marriage License
- Passports
- Tourist Cards
- Copies of Birth Certificates (Translated into Spanish and Apostilled or Notarized)
- Copy of Divorce Certificate* (Translated into Spanish and Apostilled)
- Copy of Spouse Death Certificate(s)** (Translated into Spanish and Apostilled)
*Only if a woman is divorced.
**Only if one or both partners is widowed.
