Tips for moving in and around Cancun|How do I get to…
After more than 20 years of living in Cancun, I’ve learned about the things that concern travelers and visitors in this paradise. Besides the weather (which can easily be followed on the web), adventurous and thrifty tourists wonder about transportation options. They prefer to discover the city vibe in a more authentic way instead of renting a car. As a travel lover, I must say this the BEST way to really know the places and the people.
A) … my hotel for the first time?
One of the first challenges for you is how to get to your hotel. If the place you’ve chosen doesn’t provide transportation services, it could mean that your hotel or hostel is located in Cancun Centro/downtown Cancun. (All of our resorts & hotels offer transportation services.) The moment you leave the airport Arrivals gate, many people will offer you transportation. Think twice. These companies charge between $30 and $60 USD to take you to your destination, which is probably just a 25-minute drive away. Instead, ask for the ADO bus stop, and for +/- $4 USD ($45 pesos) , a comfortable bus will take you to the main ADO bus station in downtown Cancun. From there, a taxi driver will charge you no more than $3 USD (the minimum is $20 pesos or $1.70 USD) if your hotel is located in Cancun Centro.
If your hotel is in on the main tourist route, the Cancun hotel zone, it’s still a better deal to take the ADO bus downtown and then take a taxi, which will cost you between $6 and $18 USD, depending on the location of your hotel in the hotel zone.
B) …the hotel zone and the beaches?
The easiest way to get to the beach, besides walking, is to take the bus. If you’re staying downtown, find your way to Tulum Avenue (Cancun Centro’s main street) or to Wal-Mart, two centrally located spots with continuous public bus transportation to the hotel zone, where the newly recovered beaches are. From Tulum Avenue, take bus numbers 1, 2, or 27; from Wal-Mart, take bus number 15. All buses are well identified with the Hotel Zone – Downtown sign marked on their front window. Bus fare is less than a dollar ($8.50 pesos). There are several public beaches in the hotel zone, but Playa Chac Mool (pronounced “shuck mole”); Marlin, and El Mirador are the nicest.
C) …restaurants, nightclubs, etc.?
It depends on where you want to go. If you are going to a restaurant or a nightclub (most likely) in the hotel zone, read item B above. If you plan to stay in downtown Cancun, it’s a good idea to buy a map and then walk or take a taxi. The taxi will charge you the minimum fare ($20 pesos or $1.70 USD). Ask your hotel or hostel concierge for recommendations on where to find an authentic Mexican meal. They will usually know some great spots.
D) …Playa del Carmen & Puerto Morelos?
Go to the ADO bus station (see item A above), and you’ll find convenient, comfortable buses that travel frequently (almost every 15 to 20 minutes) to your destination. For $3 USD, you can go to Playa del Carmen and for a bit less, to Puerto Morelos.
When you plan your visit, take a look at our Cancun travel deals, I’m sure that you’ll find the right one to enjoy your next Cancun vacation.
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Jorge is the Social Media Executive for Yucatan Holidays. He is a travel lover & tennis player living in Cancun. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter to find out the latest travel deals in Cancun & the Riviera Maya.
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