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Mexico · community hub: Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera) · airport CUN, about 25 min by car. Everything below was checked against the sources on each listing in November 2026; confirm times with the shul before you rely on them.
Chabad Cancun's own Shabbat, shul and Hotels Near Chabad pages all state there is no eruv in Cancun (rechecked Nov 2026), so do not carry; stay within walking distance of the shul. No eruv organisation or status page exists. Playa del Carmen also has no eruv (Chabad Playa).
Adults-only all-inclusive. On Kosher Cancun's list (run with Chabad) but not a 'Chabad Special' partner. Koshercancun lists it 3 min from Chabad; Google pins put it about 0.4 km away. Eat at Chabad or concierge can arrange Shabbat meal delivery to the hotel. No Shabbat elevator or key info published. Its Kosher Cancun page adds only 'Availability and supervision may change'. Guest reviews (Google, TripAdvisor, checked Nov 2026) say nothing about Shabbat, a key or an elevator. Booking.com had no availability for the Dec 2026 test dates, so no Q&A. · +52 998 689 2253 · Booking help: +1 786 630 3496 (WhatsApp)
All-inclusive, value. Closest listed hotel to Chabad (about 0.2 km by Google pins; koshercancun says 5 min). On Kosher Cancun's list (run with Chabad), not a 'Chabad Special' partner; Its Kosher Cancun page has a 'Kosher & Shabbat' section with only the generic line: eat at Chabad or the concierge can help deliver Shabbat meals; availability and supervision may change. Guest reviews (Google, TripAdvisor, checked Nov 2026) say nothing about Shabbat, a key or an elevator. Booking.com's facility list shows 'Key card access' (Dec 2026 search); no mechanical key is mentioned anywhere, so ask. · +52 998 891 5900 · Booking help: +1 786 630 3496 (WhatsApp)
Chabad Special partner; Kosher Cancun lists a kosher welcome package (details not published). TotallyJewishTravel lists it as non-kosher but Jewish-observant friendly. About 1.2 km from Chabad by Google pins (koshercancun says 10 min). Eat at Chabad or concierge can help arrange Shabbat meals delivered to the hotel. No Shabbat elevator or key info published. Guest reviews (Google, TripAdvisor, checked Nov 2026) say nothing about Shabbat, a key or an elevator. Booking.com had no availability for the Dec 2026 test dates, so no Q&A. · +52 998 881 0808 · Booking help: +1 786 630 3496 (WhatsApp)
Kosher Cancun labels it a 'Chabad Rate' hotel (book directly with Marriott through its link; not a 'Chabad Special' partner), keeps Marriott points. About 2 km from Chabad by Google pins (koshercancun says 15 min), so a long Shabbat walk. Concierge can deliver Shabbat meals to the hotel. No Shabbat elevator or key info published. Guest reviews (Google, TripAdvisor, checked Nov 2026) say nothing about Shabbat, a key or an elevator. · +52 998 881 2000 · Booking help: +1 786 630 3496 (WhatsApp)
All-inclusive, family. On Kosher Cancun's list (run with Chabad; not a 'Chabad Special' partner), which says eat at Chabad or the concierge can help deliver Shabbat meals; supervision may change, so confirm. Koshercancun lists 20 min from Chabad (Google pins: about 1.3 km), a long Shabbat walk. No Shabbat elevator or key info published. Guest reviews (Google, TripAdvisor, checked Nov 2026) say nothing about Shabbat, a key or an elevator. Booking.com's facility list shows 'Key card access' (Dec 2026 search); no mechanical key is mentioned anywhere, so ask. · +1 800 943 5032 (reservations, per Google Maps)
In-room kitchens (Shabbat use not stated), family. On Kosher Cancun's list (run with Chabad; not a 'Chabad Special' partner), which says eat at Chabad or the concierge can help arrange Shabbat meals; supervision may change, so confirm. Koshercancun lists 20 min from Chabad, but Google pins put it only about 0.8 km away: check the route. No Shabbat elevator or key info published. Guest reviews (Google, TripAdvisor, checked Nov 2026) say nothing about Shabbat, a key or an elevator. Booking.com's facility list shows 'Key card access' (Dec 2026 search); no mechanical key is mentioned anywhere, so ask. · +52 998 891 4200
Adults-only all-inclusive, Chabad Special partner (Chabad partner rate; booking supports Chabad). Eat at Chabad or concierge can help arrange Shabbat meal delivery; availability and supervision may change. Koshercancun lists 22 min from Chabad, but Google pins put it only about 0.5 km away: check the route. No Shabbat elevator or key info published. Guest reviews (Google, TripAdvisor, checked Nov 2026) say nothing about Shabbat, a key or an elevator. Booking.com's facility list shows 'Key card access' (Dec 2026 search); no mechanical key is mentioned anywhere, so ask. · +52 800 504 5000 · Booking help: +1 786 630 3496 (WhatsApp)
Minyan: Fri Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat at candle lighting (no clock time published), then kiddush and dinner (reserve by Wed evening). Shabbat Shacharit 9:45, kiddush and lunch after. Shabbat Mincha, Maariv and Havdalah: no time on any Chabad or TotallyJewishTravel page, call. Weekday Shacharit 8:30; weekday Mincha/Maariv in high season only. Minyanim generally Dec-Mar; low season daily minyan unpredictable, call. Rechecked Nov 2026: jewishcancun.com home page shows no Shabbat clock times or fees.
Contact: +52 998 188 6300 (also WhatsApp) · jewishcancun.com · Instagram @chabadcancun · Facebook JewishCancun
Minyan: Times: call (no official times found; no shul website or Facebook page turned up). Google Maps hours, not confirmed by the shul: Sat 9:45-14:00; Sun 9:00-12:00; Mon-Fri 8:00-14:00 and 17:00-19:00. Reviewers report daily minyanim, a Shabbat morning service with kiddush lunch, and separate seating for men and women (Google reviews, undated; one visitor was given an aliyah to say kaddish and was invited to the kiddush lunch, and says the community helped arrange transport to and from their resort). Rechecked Nov 2026: no new clock time. Fri night time unknown. TotallyJewishTravel names 'Jewish Community of Cancun - Neve Shalom' as the kashrut supervisor of Yaffo restaurant, so the community is organised.
Contact: +52 998 317 1604 (call before going)
Minyan: Times: call. No website, Facebook page or service times found. Small listing (8 Google reviews): confirm it is active before relying on it. Google Maps shows 9:00-21:00 daily (probably office or catering hours, not services) and tags it as catering and food delivery. Google reviews (undated) mention 'Beit Chabad Shamskie' and a 'Chabad Box' but give no times; Google types it as synagogue plus catering and food delivery.
Contact: +52 998 550 0770
Communal Friday dinner after services and Shabbat lunch after morning prayers. Reserve by Wednesday evening at https://app.flowiz.io/canr/f/ (the 'Shabbat Meals' button on jewishcancun.com; the form lists dated Shabbat weekends, next is Chayei Sara Nov 6-7, 2026, but shows no price). Flat fee per person, amount not published (ask on WhatsApp); it does not cover full cost, extra donations welcome. Rechecked Nov 2026: neither jewishcancun.com nor the booking form states a price.
Hours: Fri dinner after candle lighting; Shabbat lunch after 9:45 services · +52 998 188 6300 (WhatsApp) · jewishcancun.com
Pre-order kosher meals delivered to your hotel: message hotel, dates and number of meals. Text-only WhatsApp, replies in English, Hebrew and Spanish. Meal fees and the kitchen are not named; the page says supervision and hours are 'as reported, confirm before ordering', so ask which restaurant and agency.
Hours: Order ahead · +1 786 630 3496 (WhatsApp, text only) · koshercancun.com
Its site offers dine-in, take-out, delivery and catering; it also lists '$1150 per day per person' with candles and grape juice included (currency and what it covers not explained: ask). An undated TotallyJewishTravel listing shows 'Shabbat Meals'. Closes 15:00 on Friday, so any Shabbat order must be collected or delivered before then; ask.
Hours: Sun-Thu 13:00-22:30; Fri 12:00-15:00; Sat: Google's hours look wrong (shows from 9:00), call · +52 998 217 5057 · theemberkosher.com
Closed all day Friday and opens Saturday 20:30 after Shabbat. No Shabbat meals advertised. One undated Google review warns against ordering a Shabbat meal: delivered about an hour before Shabbat, very expensive, and the reviewer says the food was spoiled. OpenTable (checked Nov 2026) still says 'Coming Soon' but shows dining reviews through Oct 21, 2026, so it is operating; OpenTable rating is 2.3 from 79 reviews against Google 4.5 from 493, and it names no supervision (TotallyJewishTravel lists KMD). Call first.
Hours: Sun-Thu 14:00-22:30; Fri closed; Sat 20:30-22:30 · +52 998 235 9581 (Google Maps) · +52 55 1566 4127 (own site) · vicosgrillkosher.com
Closed all day Friday; reopens Saturday 20:30 after Shabbat (Google Maps). Delivers (per Google reviewers).
Hours: Sun-Thu 9:30-20:30; Fri closed; Sat 20:30-23:30 · +52 998 501 1082
Same address and phone as Italian Kosher. Supervision is not stated in any source read: ask before eating. A reviewer ordered pastrami sandwiches by WhatsApp before a flight. Closes 15:00 Friday and all day Saturday (Google Maps).
Hours: Sun-Thu 11:00-19:00; Fri 11:00-15:00; Sat closed · +52 998 501 1082 (WhatsApp)
Near Chabad (about 150 m by Google pins); carries some kosher products (not a kosher store). Check labels.
Hours: Daily 8:00-23:00 (Google Maps) · +52 998 360 0022
Carries some kosher products; Chabad links a kosher product list (PDF) on its Kosher Cancun page.
Hours: Daily 7:00-22:00 (Google Maps) · +52 55 5563 2222
Kosher and Israeli products per Google reviewers; supervision not stated. Message first if you need a specific item. Closed Saturday.
Hours: Sun-Thu 10:00-19:00; Fri 9:00-16:00; Sat closed · +52 998 550 5030
Google lists kosher catering and grocery; reviewers say it also serves Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Puerto Morelos. Supervision and Shabbat orders not stated: ask. Closed Saturday.
Hours: Sun-Fri 9:00-18:00; Sat closed · +52 686 791 5028
Meat and parve. No Shabbat meal program published; one Google reviewer says they ordered before Shabbat and it was dropped at their hotel. Hours not published and Friday closing unknown: call or message before ordering.
Hours: — · +52 998 476 8968 (Google Maps)
Booking: WhatsApp +52 998 151 5265 · book at least 24 hours ahead · by appointment only; no hours published (main line +52 998 188 6300) · email rdruk@jewishcancun.com (per TotallyJewishTravel)
Seen in older guides, checked Nov 2026: Kehila Cancun / a separate Sephardic minyan: not found online as of Nov 2026 under those names (Google Places, Chabad Cancun, TotallyJewishTravel, Hebrew and Spanish searches). Neve Shalom (older guides: no address) is listed under shuls from its Google Maps entry; a 2023 jewishlatinamerica.com article also names 'Sinagoga Neve Shalom, Cancun', and TotallyJewishTravel names the community as a kashrut supervisor. Ask Chabad Cancun (+52 998 188 6300) whether a separate Sephardic minyan meets. · Chabad Cancun's former home across from Le Meridien (older Chabad.org profile): the center has since moved to Kukulcan Plaza, Km 13. · Ember at Banyan Tree Mayakoba: marked Closed on Chabad Playa's restaurant list. · NIZUC Resort and Spa and SLS Playa Mujeres kosher meal programs: TotallyJewishTravel (updated Oct 28, 2026) says both have offered supervised kosher meals but arrangements and Shabbat dining may vary; not confirmed, so not listed. · Older Km 8, Km 8.5 and Km 9 addresses for Italian Kosher, Vico's and Ember: superseded by Km 13 (next to Chabad) and Km 15.1 per Google Maps and Chabad's list. · Google 'synagogue' pins in northwest Cancun such as Iglesia de Dios (Israelita): Christian congregations, not Orthodox minyanim; excluded. · NYX Hotel Cancun and Canopy by Hilton: on koshercancun's hotel list at 25 min from Chabad, no Shabbat info; not added. · Non-Hotel-Zone listings for Chabad Cancun on third-party sites (phone and hours blank) were not used; Chabad's own site was the source. · Hyatt Ziva Cancun (Punta Cancun), Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach (Km 9.5) and JW Marriott Cancun (Km 14.5): TotallyJewishTravel tags each 'NON Kosher, Jewish Observant Friendly' with no Shabbat elevator, key or meal details; not added (the first two are several km from Chabad at Km 13). · Iberostar Cancun and Grand Oasis / The Pyramid at Grand Oasis: no Shabbat elevator, key or Chabad listing found; one promotional blog says Grand Oasis 'can accommodate Shabbat-friendly requests' without specifics. Not added. · Villa Nicole Kosher Hotel, Royalton Riviera Cancun, Planet Hollywood Cancun and a seasonal minyan at Grand Fiesta Americana: claimed only on a promotional affiliate blog (shorthandstories.com), no Chabad, hotel or TotallyJewishTravel confirmation; not listed. · Dreams Natura, Breathless Riviera Cancun and Secrets Riviera Cancun (AMResorts): a 2022 Jewish Link article says staff know Shabbat and kosher needs, but gives no elevator or key info and puts Dreams Natura about 40 minutes by car from Chabad; not added.