Finally - Truly affordable cell phones for Mexico
by Absinthia
Cell phones are great to have anywhere of course, and they're even more useful when you don't want to waste precious time waiting for or wondering about others. Cell phones are also not cheap to use in Mexico - until now.
On our last trip, there were 2 couples and we each rented a cell phone from Mexitel Cellular. We chose them for the price (definitely lowest), reputation (very good), and because they send you the phone in the US so you can use it to contact and confirm your transfer as you're collecting your luggage from the luggage belt.
What I didn't realize at the time was that the new prices for airtime there (for this company anyway) is cheaper than using a cell in the US. As an example, we could call each other (and other phones in Mexico) for 50 cents for a 20 minute call. That is cheap, but it's not the biggest deal... You can call anywhere the US (and Canada I'm told) and talk for 20 minutes for $1. I thought it was a mistake. It was not.
Anyway - it was great to have cells we could actually USE while there and one of the reasons was to keep us coordinated. You see, the guys wanted to look at and do certain things and we wanted to look at and do different things (sometimes, and of course), so when they had a cell and we had a cell we didn't have to stay together the whole time or struggle and constantly make plans to arrive at specific places at specific times to be together. Also to be able to call home and check in with the kids (and not be rushed) for $1 was great.
Almost forgot to add this:
Place to rent the phones is Mexitel Cellular (www.mexitel.net)
Isla Mujeres
by Jackie1688
Don't expect anything like the hotel zone when visiting Isla. Expect that it is a much more laid back island and is not built up like the hotel zone. Once you realize that, get a golf cart and visit this beautiful island for what it is. Don't forget to stop at the beach bars (especially Sergio's) that's the best. Shopping there is so much more reasonable than the hotel zone. If your looking for adventure, stay in the hotel zone. If your looking for raw beauty, visit Isla Mujeres. My fondest memory of Cancun has to be the sunshine, the ocean, the breeze and the smells. I miss all of those things when I'm not there. I also miss Isla Mujeres. This was our first time visiting the island and it won't be our last. Relaxing and beautiful.
All of Cancuns beaches are open to everyone
by rachel_sun
All of Cancuns beaches are open to everyone.From downtown to Punta Cancun the coast is protected by Isla Mujeres.Most beaches have bars and restaurants and watersports facilities .5000,000 people live in Cancun. Here i am drinking the local Corona lager at a beach bar,beautiful.
Chichen Itza Light and sound show
by Fullmoonfever
In the late evening there is a light and sound show. It starts at 8pm. We did not stay for this, (we had been there all day in 98 degree temps), but I did hear that its well worth seeing. The cost if I remember correctly was about 35 pesos, or $3.50. This is of course in addition to the admission price.
Go to the beach. Getting a...
by mgard27
Go to the beach. Getting a tan in Cancun is the best...you'll turn golden bronze as if you've been kissed by the sun. The water is warm and so clear it's like a bathtub. There are all kinds of see-through fish swimming in the shallow water, but I don't think they're dangerous. The sand is so fine it will stick to your body like glue--and work its way into every part of your camera! This beach wasn't too busy...I think we were some of the first people there that morning.
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Work colleagues and myself in Cancun
Snorkel and see the beautiful fish!
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