Do I need a passport to go to cancun, mexico from tx?

Question

I walked across the border a couple of weeks ago but, I want to fly to cancun for a week or so.... If I don't need a passport what would i need? plz only persons who have gone in the last couple of weeks or months and know what they are talking about or a link to a website....thanks

Answer 1

travel.state.gov

You will not be boarded on the airplane w/o a passport

Answer 2

If you chose to drive to Cancun from TX, you wouldn't yet need a passport.  However, flying, it is definitely required.  It's not Mexico that wants to see it, it's returning to the United States.

Answer 3

yes, u do

Answer 4

yes, you need a passport to g anywhere outside of the U.S. with the exception of Puerto Rico.

The rule of passports became effective last year, i went on my honeymoon in Cancun last August and needed a passport.

Answer 5

You need a passport to fly anywhere internationally.  

Walking across, as you found, you don't, just proof of citizenship and government ID.

Answer 6

YES!!  You positively need a passport for fly to Cancun, Mexico.  Here's the web site for the US Passport Office:  http://travel.state.gov/passport/passpor...

Answer 7

Yes. you cannot leave US to go to Mexico w/o a passport.