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  "response": {
    "Key": "CHI-MXROO",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CHI",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Chicago",
      "fullCity": "Chicago, Illinois",
      "airport": "Dupage County"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "MXROO",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Quintana Roo",
      "fullRegion": "Quintana Roo, Mexico"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Quintana Roo can I fly to directly or with one stop from Chicago?",
        "answer": "From Chicago you can fly non-stop to Cancún, the main gateway for Quintana Roo. Cozumel is also served non-stop seasonally. For other destinations like Tulum, you would connect through Cancún or fly into Cancún and travel overland. Chetumal is reachable with one stop via Mexico City. Choose Cancún for most Riviera Maya resorts and Cozumel for diving."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Chicago to Quintana Roo?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from Chicago to Cancún typically take 3½ to 4 hours, while one-stop itineraries to Cancún or Cozumel often range from 5 to 8 hours. Westbound return flights may be slightly shorter due to tailwinds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Chicago to Quintana Roo?",
        "answer": "Yes. You can fly non-stop from Chicago to Cancún on several U.S. carriers and low-cost airlines, especially during peak winter months. Service to Cozumel is mostly seasonal and less frequent. If no non-stop suits your schedule, common one-stop routings go via Miami, Dallas, or Houston, with total travel times around 6 to 8 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Chicago to Quintana Roo?",
        "answer": "Non-stop from Chicago to Quintana Roo: American, United, Southwest, Frontier. One-stop via hubs: Delta through Atlanta, Aeromexico via Mexico City."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Quintana Roo?",
        "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Quintana Roo are typically September through early November, with midweek flights and early-morning or late-night departures often costing less. Avoid peak holiday periods like winter break and spring break, when prices rise."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Chicago to Quintana Roo?",
        "answer": "Book flights from Chicago to Quintana Roo 8 to 12 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and availability, especially for winter getaways and school breaks, while shoulder season trips can often be booked 4 to 6 weeks out."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Quintana Roo and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "In Quintana Roo, Cancun is the main hub for resorts and nightlife, Playa del Carmen offers a more laid-back beach town vibe, Tulum draws visitors for ruins and eco-chic stays, and Cozumel is prized for diving. Fly into Cancun International for Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum, or directly into Cozumel International if the island is your focus."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a passport or visa to travel from Chicago to Quintana Roo?",
        "answer": "For United States citizens traveling from Chicago to Quintana Roo, Mexico, a visa is not needed for a short tourist visit. Entry is visa-free for this nationality.\n\nA quick note: this is general guidance to help you plan, not official immigration advice — entry rules can change and can depend on your nationality and circumstances, so please confirm the current requirements with the relevant embassy or official government source before you travel.",
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Mexico",
            "title": "Visa policy of Mexico",
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          {
            "url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mexico/entry-requirements",
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          },
          {
            "url": "https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/portugal/index.php/visas/visa-de-turista/tourist-visa-english",
            "title": "Tourist Visa (English)"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://anam.gob.mx/informacion-para-ingresar-como-pasajero-ing",
            "title": "Información para ingresar como pasajero-ing - ANAM - Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México"
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      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Quintana Roo are best to fly into from Chicago?",
        "answer": "Cancún International Airport has the most flights from Chicago and is the best gateway for resorts along the Riviera Maya, Isla Mujeres, and the hotel zone. The new Tulum airport offers an alternative closer to the southern beach towns and archaeological sites. Cozumel has limited direct flights and is mainly useful if you are staying on the island."
      }
    }
  }
}