Cancun, Mexico

Mexico

Language: Spanish
Currency: Peso (MXN)
Airports: Cancun Int'l Airport (CUN)
Known for: Scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, and fishing
Official Tourism Website: https://mexicancaribbean.travel/destinations/cancun
Drives on the: Right Side
Calling Code: +52 998

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Celebrate Your Love in Cancun

Looking for the perfect destination for your wedding? Look no further than Cancun. Its spectacular white sand beaches and fantastic turquoise blue waters are known worldwide. Cancun offers visitors an array of water activities and adventure and shares its Mayan culture with the world. With its stunning golf courses, sophisticated spa facilities, shopping centers, plazas and handicraft markets, bars and nightclubs, Cancun has something for everyone.

Cancun HotelsCancun welcomes travelers through a well-connected international airport. Cancun has a wide variety of options for accommodation, from standard to luxurious, all well-known for their warm, Mexican hospitality, making Cancun one of the best tourist destinations in the world.

Enjoy an amazing culinary experience in Cancun! An epicurean delight, with the fusion of the regional variants of Mexican flavors resulting in superior local and international dishes.

Be prepared for a fun, beautiful and luxurious wedding day! With its offerings of picturesque landscapes and a wide range of beautiful and exquisite resorts, getting married in Cancun is the perfect way to celebrate your love.

Marriage Requirements for Cancun

Legal marriages are arranged through the local Registro Civil. Both partners must be at least 18; Quintana Roo law does not allow an age waiver.

  • Provide valid identification and the civil-status documents requested for your nationality and circumstances, including proof that any previous marriage has ended.
  • Arrange four witnesses, two for each partner, with valid identification.
  • Confirm whether birth records, CURP, non-marriage certificates, translations or legalization are required in your case, and how many copies to bring.

Quintana Roo repealed its statutory prenup medical-certificate requirement on 23 July 2026. Some municipal websites still display older medical-test checklists. Ask the local registry for its current written requirements before arranging tests or finalizing travel.

Reviewed 9 November 2026. Confirm the current requirements and fees for your circumstances with the responsible registry before booking. Quintana Roo marriage law (Civil Code, PDF).

The legal ceremony is performed by the Registro Civil. A religious or symbolic ceremony may be held separately, but it does not replace the civil marriage.

For Cancun, arrange your appointment with the Registro Civil serving Benito Juárez municipality. Have the office confirm its current location, fees, document checklist and available ceremony date before you book travel. Your wedding planner can help coordinate these steps; the registry makes the legal decisions.

To ensure your special day is flawless, you can hire one of the many experienced Wedding Planners available to coordinate your Perfect Wedding Day, including arranging your wedding license.

Check with your hotel for recommendations on trusted Wedding Planners who can guide you through every step, making sure everything runs smoothly on your big day.

Important Links for Cancun, Mexico

To learn more about Cancun, please see the important links below:

Travel Information, including Entry Requirements

How to Get to Cancun

Archaeological Sites in Cancun

Best Beaches

Nightlife

Cuisine

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