I just returned from Cancun 3 weeks ago. I had mine a In Playa del Carmen. It was located next door to the bus station. My test cost 699.0 nmp. or $35.00. There was a bit of a line. All precautions were in place. I returned later that evening for my paper results. I would use this clinic again. A very good value for the money.
@@bradday4083 Amatista Center Labs. If you go to the A.D.O. bus terminal, it is 2 doors down and on the same side of the street. In the windows they advertise the test and price. Bring your passports. Best of luck to you.
@@tryan7 aw3some! And last question, I see a lot of people just getting the Antigen test rather than the PCR test bc the antigen is quicker... will passing the antigen be ok for entering the U.S. or do I specifically have to do the PCR?
@@bradday4083 Good evening. I did the cheaper one. The swab test, that is all that is needed to return to the U.S. I would use caution about a needle stick. The ticket agent checked my results very carefully before issuing a boarding pass. Make sure it is three days or less before departure. Enjoy your stay in Playa del Carmen.
@@tryan7 I actually do have one more question. Most of these places email you your test results. Can you show them your email results at the Cancun Airport to get through to your flight, or do you need to physically print out your results onto paper?
I'm very confused. The CDC website says in order to travel back to the U.S. you need negative pcr test, however every video I watch everyone grabs the antigen test and is allowed onto their flight back to U.S. Is the Antigen test accepted for getting back into the U.S.?
In Cancun, we stayed at the InterContinental and in Tulum we stayed in a private condo near the town center. There are lots of small boutique hotels in Tulum to choose from or resorts if you want to be right on the beach.
Thank you for the information. Do you know if most of the hotels were offering the test at the hotel? I'm thinking going back and forth to the airport will make up for time and money vs just getting at the hotel if most hotels offer on-site? At least for me just 1 person vs your 6.
Most of the large hotels are now offering testing for free or at a fee. We stayed at the Intercontinental and they were offering free tests if you stayed 3 nights or more. Unfortunately, we were only staying two nights so they were going to charge $45 per person.
Would you say that the process was fairly easy? I am staying in Tulum so I was thinking about just taking the test once I arrive at the airport as I will only be there for 4 days. What would you suggest? Thanks !!
I just came back March 8th from Cancun .. I saw the line for Covid testing not very long .. however you will need super extra time to check in as you cant get a boarding pass from the litte machines no more!! Youll have to do the line as if you are checking bags...I got there 3 hours before and thought I wasnt gonna make it (but I did). so starting now I will get to the airport with 4 hours (and this is with my negative results already on hand) Give extra time for the covid test or try to have it done somewhere else ,,,maybe its a litte more expensive but it will give you peace of mind!! On the Cancun airport website in English they have a list of acceptable labs and the prices and time results .. If you fly with American Airlines you will upload on the Verifly app and will tell you that it has been accepted and you are good (except for the fact you still have to do the line)
Hey thanks for your video. That's what I was wondering..if we could show up to the airport testing before our flight. We are only there for four nights but have 3 kids. So your advice is go a day ahead? Thanks
The Airlines has you fill out a form which they will hand to you when you get your boarding tickets. But there is a separate Mexico form that you are required to fill out online prior to going through security. Many airlines now have an app online where you can upload your covid results and other travel forms. The American Airlines app is called VeriFLY. Doing so should save you a bit of time at the airport check-in.
Yes, test or proof of recent recovery is still required even if vaccinated: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html
Dumb idea to leave hotel before testing. If you test positive you need to quarantine. The hotel will let you quarantine for free and food. Rather than at a motel 6 at the airport. All the docs you need or links to questioner are mostly likely in your email from your airline. Delta rocks everything can be uploaded prior to arrival at the airport.
Very helpful! You’re the 1st video I’ve watched about this ❤️
I just returned from Cancun 3 weeks ago. I had mine a
In Playa del Carmen. It was located next door to the bus station. My test cost 699.0 nmp. or $35.00. There was a bit of a line. All precautions were in place. I returned later that evening for my paper results. I would use this clinic again. A very good value for the money.
Hi, Im currently in Playa Del Carmen and trying to find a reliable testing center. Do you remember the name of the place you got tested?
@@bradday4083 Amatista Center Labs. If you go to the A.D.O. bus terminal, it is 2 doors down and on the same side of the street. In the windows they advertise the test and price. Bring your passports. Best of luck to you.
@@tryan7 aw3some! And last question, I see a lot of people just getting the Antigen test rather than the PCR test bc the antigen is quicker... will passing the antigen be ok for entering the U.S. or do I specifically have to do the PCR?
@@bradday4083 Good evening. I did the cheaper one. The swab test, that is all that is needed to return to the U.S. I would use caution about a needle stick. The ticket agent checked my results very carefully before issuing a boarding pass. Make sure it is three days or less before departure. Enjoy your stay in Playa del Carmen.
@@tryan7 I actually do have one more question. Most of these places email you your test results. Can you show them your email results at the Cancun Airport to get through to your flight, or do you need to physically print out your results onto paper?
Awesome man thank you ....
We have a flight for the 28th and tips will be helpful
Thank you!! I've have been looking for this exact thing!! Very helpful.
Thank you great information and very thorough. Best of luck to you!
Thanks this is exactly what I've been looking for :)
Thanks for sharing. This was a BIG help!
Thank you. We are planning to go to Cancun this coming summer.
Very informative thank you ☺️ I’m taking a solo trip yo tulum
When do you turn in the attestation forms ? Thank you very informative
I'm very confused. The CDC website says in order to travel back to the U.S. you need negative pcr test, however every video I watch everyone grabs the antigen test and is allowed onto their flight back to U.S. Is the Antigen test accepted for getting back into the U.S.?
Thank you so much for the information. It was very helpful.
Thank you for the info!!
Which hotel did you guys stay at?
In Cancun, we stayed at the InterContinental and in Tulum we stayed in a private condo near the town center. There are lots of small boutique hotels in Tulum to choose from or resorts if you want to be right on the beach.
Great information, Thank you. Can you be tested same day as return back to US? If we get there early enough?
Yes, you can. That's what most people do that use the airport testing lab 🧪
Thank you for the information. Do you know if most of the hotels were offering the test at the hotel? I'm thinking going back and forth to the airport will make up for time and money vs just getting at the hotel if most hotels offer on-site? At least for me just 1 person vs your 6.
Most of the large hotels are now offering testing for free or at a fee. We stayed at the Intercontinental and they were offering free tests if you stayed 3 nights or more. Unfortunately, we were only staying two nights so they were going to charge $45 per person.
@@blakem311 Thank you kindly. Appreciate the thoughtful and insightful video.
Would you say that the process was fairly easy? I am staying in Tulum so I was thinking about just taking the test once I arrive at the airport as I will only be there for 4 days. What would you suggest? Thanks !!
I just came back March 8th from Cancun .. I saw the line for Covid testing not very long .. however you will need super extra time to check in as you cant get a boarding pass from the litte machines no more!! Youll have to do the line as if you are checking bags...I got there 3 hours before and thought I wasnt gonna make it (but I did). so starting now I will get to the airport with 4 hours (and this is with my negative results already on hand) Give extra time for the covid test or try to have it done somewhere else ,,,maybe its a litte more expensive but it will give you peace of mind!! On the Cancun airport website in English they have a list of acceptable labs and the prices and time results .. If you fly with American Airlines you will upload on the Verifly app and will tell you that it has been accepted and you are good (except for the fact you still have to do the line)
Thanks for the summary
I wonder if I can just do it the same day of the flight.
Cheers
Yes, you could but I would give yourself plenty of time incase the line for the testing is long.
The testing place might need some time (maybe 24 hours ?) to get the results so I wouldn’t chance doing it the same day.
Hey thanks for your video. That's what I was wondering..if we could show up to the airport testing before our flight. We are only there for four nights but have 3 kids. So your advice is go a day ahead? Thanks
Did you ever go? I have a kid and I'm worried if the test is super invasive
Hey Blake,
Was the form you had to fill out at the airport the "attestation"? Does it come from the airline?
The Airlines has you fill out a form which they will hand to you when you get your boarding tickets. But there is a separate Mexico form that you are required to fill out online prior to going through security. Many airlines now have an app online where you can upload your covid results and other travel forms. The American Airlines app is called VeriFLY. Doing so should save you a bit of time at the airport check-in.
Do you know if we can get our Q code the day before departure so we dont' have to be in a rush. My family of 8 are going in November.
That I don't know. But imagine you could. I'd recommend doing it the same day just in case. Maybe prior to leaving to the airport?.
Hi. In Cancun, did they go all the way up your nostril or was it just a regular swab test?
They didn't go up as far as a nasopharyngeal swab. I estimate and 1-1-1/2". It was pretty quick.
this was very informative thank you
Thank you so much
Where did you go get test? I'm headed to Mexico in May-June. Let me know.
The point of the video is that he took the rest at the airport.....did u even watch it 😪😪
Very helpful. Thank you!
Thanks for the info.
Is the online form required when arriving into Cancun or just when returning to the US?
Only when you're departing Mexico.
Whats a good place to take the test here in the USA? A place that have the results within 3 days? Thanks for the video.
Walgreens, CVS
There are a lot of places now that get your results back quickly. Just Google your city and Covid testing and I'm sure you'll get lots of hits.
How fast do you get the antigens test results?
Took no longer than 30mins after they collocated the nose swab sample.
Great Video!
where did you get the covid test ??
At the Cancun International Airport!
Cancun test even if you are vaccinated?
Yes, test or proof of recent recovery is still required even if vaccinated: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html
Driving back and forth to save $28/pp. and RT from airport to hotel is about $100, I would keep that in mind b4 driving to the airport to get tested.
Dumb idea to leave hotel before testing. If you test positive you need to quarantine. The hotel will let you quarantine for free and food. Rather than at a motel 6 at the airport. All the docs you need or links to questioner are mostly likely in your email from your airline. Delta rocks everything can be uploaded prior to arrival at the airport.