The Yucatán Peninsula constitutes a significant portion of ancient Maya lowlands and was the central location of the Maya Civilization. Surrounded by the clear blue waters of the Caribbean on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other, this magical area is rich in history and culture, built upon sublime landscapes. From city to coast, witness magnificent barrier reefs, underground river systems, ancient Mayan ruins and more. There is an adventure waiting to happen every day in this spectacular region of Mexico. For those looking to explore the area during your trip, we highly recommend checking out some of these wonderful locations:
- Isla Mujeres (1.15 hrs from Moon Palace)
- Tulum (1.5 hrs from Moon Palace)
- Valladolid (2 hrs from Moon Palace)
- Cozumel (2 hrs from Moon Palace)
- Holbox (2 hrs to water taxi from Moon Palace)
- Merida (3.5 hrs from Moon Palace)
- Bacalar (4 hrs from Moon Palace)
Although subject to change, there are currently no COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements for HootieFest.
Please note: We encourage all guests to stay up-to-date with current Travel Recommendations.
Travel Insurance is recommended for your HootieFest trip. We've partnered with Wanderwell to offer guests an affordable solution. Wanderwell is a Certified B-Corp and 1% for the Planet member. A portion of this year's travel insurance sales will be donated to Coastal Conservation Association South Carolina.
In the coming months after purchasing, all lead guests will receive login details for their personal event Guest Dashboard. This is where lead guests can review package information, submit additional guest and flight details, and place proximity and hotel requests. Adventures can also be reserved in advance via the Guest Dashboard.
Please note: The name of the lead guest is submitted during the purchase process and cannot be changed.
Roundtrip airport transportation is included in your HootieFest package. Upon arrival at Cancún International Airport, you will be seamlessly transported to Moon Palace Cancún (approximately 15 minutes away). We advise all guests to factor in at least 1.5 hours (with the potential of up to 3-4 hours) to get from Cancún International, through Customs, on the shuttle, and checked in to the resort!