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Cancun Transporation
Taxis
Taxis are everywhere and the rates are regulated by zones (or areas). Generally
cheaper to catch a taxi from the street than from the hotel lobby. Taxis are
available 24 hours a day.
Bus
A great alternative to get around the hotel zone and downtown is the local
bus. There are bus stops all the way along the hotel zone. "R1" buses
go all the way to the downtown markets and to the Cancun bus terminal. If you
are just traveling within the hotel zone, almost any bus will do. If you are
not sure, just ask the driver by giving him the name of the place you are visiting.
I.e. "Senior Frogs". There are bus stops with numbers which tells
your location. The buses will stop infront of most hotels and runs very frequently,
almost every 2 minutes. Buses run 24 hours a day. The cost is currently about
7 pesos or 65 cents (USD) to ride. Bus drivers do take USD but exchange rate
given will be very poor.
Bus Terminal
To travel to various locations outside the Cancun area (Cozumel,
Playa Del Carmen, Chichen
Itza, Tulum to name a few) can be accessed by bus as well. First take the
bus to the bus terminal. To get to the bus terminal, you will need to take the
"R1" bus. Tell the driver "a la terminal" and sit near the
front and he can tell you when you have arrived. When you get off, you will
need to cross the street to get to the bus terminal. Once inside, you will need
to purchase tickets to the appropriate destination. Round trip tickets are generally
double the one way ticket price.
Bus Schedules and Ticketing Online: Ticket
Bus
There are also lots of taxis lined up outside the bus terminal.
Car Rentals
Car rentals are available at all the major hotels and car rentals shops along
the hotel zone and in plazas. If you plan to rent a car for more than 3 days,
generally, it will be about the same price for a weekly rate. It also may be
worthwhile to rent for a week from the airport to save on airport transfers
to the hotel and taxi back to the airport. Check out the discount
car rentals online.
Roads for day trips or overnight trips can be done. For major tourist attractions,
many of the signs are posted along the road or highway with arrows.
You can also access other areas such as Isla Mujeres and Cozumel nearby via
ferries. See ferry
schedules.
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