Here are a few things that
everyone should know for their next vacation in Cancun.
Taxis in Cancun
Cancun downtown taxi prices vary, but
the average fair is 15 pesos, but they will try to charge tourist more(around 20
pesos). Taxi’s from downtown Cancun to the hotel zone are a minimum of 50 pesos.
You can get a taxi cab anywhere in Cancun, the cost is variable depending on the
zone, fares to or from the hotel zone are the most expensive, we suggest you to
arrange the price with the driver first. In most of the hotels you can find at
the lobby area or by the bell boy counter a sign with the current prices for
local taxis. The picture on the right shows the average size of the taxis, all
of them are white and green stripped, it must have a number too. Capacity: up to
4 people without luggage or 3 with luggage. Local taxis are not allowed to
transport passengers from the airport, they can take you over there for your
departure only. To go to your hotel from the airport you can use any
transportation line located on the two terminals but be aware with the
unauthorized persons working at the airport, they are commonly called pirates
and you could end paying much more than the regular rate. We suggest to
pre-
To get a transportation from the
airport to your hotel you must use an authorized transportation line, see this
web site -
Cancun Buses cost $7 pesos (NO American coins) per person / 1 way. You get a
ticket, but, it is for their control. There are 4 buses R-
R-
R-
The R 27 turns left on Tulum Ave & goes to Plaza Las Americas (the local's mall).
Cancun Bus Tips a) Last man standing does not win
anything. It means you will be flying soon. If you are the last person to pay
the driver then before you can think about where you want to sit he will be
going 78 miles per hour. b) Telling the bus driver where to get off is a good start but not
always will it work. Most do not speak English well enough to understand you.
Have an idea of where you are going before you get on. Look for landmarks.
c) They will not stop
to let you off unless you ask them to. Don't assume they stop at all the stops.
d) To flag a bus down
you need to wave one of your body parts. e) Cheapest tour in Cancun so enjoy
it. f) Get on in the front and off from the back door whenever possible.
g) Don't bring drinks
on the bus as they will most likely end up on someone else. f) When getting off NO ONE moves for
you so if the bus is packed, put your head down and push.
Exchanging money
All stores, restaurants will take US
dollars and travelers checks. Odds are however that the exchange will be in
their favor. It is best to exchange your money first in either the bank (best
options), exchange places (casa de cambio) or in the hotel (check to rate as
most do not give you a good rate). NO ONE takes US coins, bills that are
ripped, written on, taped up or glued back together. See Money Exchange Tips
Best thing to do? Get up at 6:30 am & walk on the beach. THE BEST!
ReplyDeleteIf someone says 'I understand', they don't. It is that simple.
Tip your maid daily; a buck or 2.
Exchange your dollars in exchanges houses, maybe your hotel or banks. You will get a better rate than the stores & restaurants.
E T call home Dial 001 - area code - #. Buy Ladatel phone cards (50 cents a minute). The phones are everywhere and the cards are sold in most stores & money exchange booths.
DO NOT call collect. Minimum charge is US$40! You will find these phones in 50% of the hotel rooms, lobbies and on the street.
Misc. Stuff
ReplyDeleteDon't drink the water even if the hotel has a purified water system, it tastes funny and you really don’t know the cleaning and maintenance on the water purification system, often they are not well maintained. Mexican bottled water is 1/3 the price.
Avoid people on the street say " YO VIVO A KEY" means, I live here.
Set taxi fares before getting in. If you have a problem, take his number off the car & report it to your hotel.