Casas de
las Brisas

You must have a valid passport to travel between the U.S. and Mexico. You will complete a travel visa while on the plane to Mexico — the airline provides the necessary forms, and you will need your passport to complete them.

The villa has cell phone reception. Before leaving the U.S., contact your carrier about "international calling" and how to check voice mail abroad. To call the U.S. from Mexico, dial 00-1 + area code + number. Note that unlimited U.S. data plans do not apply in Mexico; data is billed separately and can be expensive, so check with your carrier first.

The villa has wireless internet access throughout the property. A computer is also available to you for checking email and similar tasks.

The villa uses 110 volt / 60 Hz current — the same as in the U.S. No adaptors are needed.

Converting dollars to pesos isn't strictly required — most restaurants, shops, and vendors accept U.S. dollars or credit cards (it's difficult to cash checks, so bring cash). Converting some dollars is recommended for small items such as cab rides and beach vendors; $200–$300 is usually sufficient. You can exchange currency at American Express stores, U.S. and Mexican airports, banks, and money-exchange locations (Cambio), some of which require your passport.

At the villa, all water on the property is ultraviolet filtered and safe to drink. In town, it is safest to drink only bottled water.

The villa is very casual — shorts, t-shirts, sundresses, swimsuits. In town the dress is casual by day; in the evenings, "resort casual" is appropriate for the more upscale restaurants.

A cab ride from the shopping areas of El Centro to the villa should cost about $7–$10 U.S. dollars, plus a small tip.

At the end of your stay, food and beverage are tallied by the House Manager, Roberto Aguilar. On average this costs $30–$40 per day, per person.

For safety reasons, no children under the age of 13 are able to stay at the villa.