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Avenida Yaxchilan 80, Cancun, Yucatan Peninsula, 77500, Mexico
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Hi all,
going to Riviera Maya and Cancun in June. Was thinking of renting a car do drive around and see the sights. However I don't know if it's safe. Can you please give me an opinion?
Thanks
Michael
We drove all over the place and never had a problem. Only while fueling the car the first time we got riped off. So estimate before hand how much fuel it might be or always tell them how many litres you want. If you are worried about theft you can always find some hotels with parking in the evening.
Safe is a relative term for Mexican highways. In my opinion the Mexican Riviera is the safest area for driving in Mexico. No dangerous mountain roads, generally good weather and the drivers are not as aggressive as in many parts of the country. Be careful.
We never had any problems other than getting ripped getting gas as well. All attractions are easily found and the roads are/were in good shape. Just make sure the gas attendent clears the pump before fueling your car.
As others say, watch carefully when you buy gas. When you drive into a gas station in a rental car, they cluster around, wanting to check your tires, look under the hood, etc. Tell them no to everything.
Get out of the car so you can see what they are doing. Ask abut the price first.
The other problem is speed bumps. You will see big yellow diamond-shaped signs by the side of the road saying 'Tope'. A tope is a row of steel bumps, about the size of a man's helmet. They stretch in rows across the road, as if a crew of construction workers were buried up to their brims in some bizarre sacrifice to the gods of concrete and rebar. You have to slow down to about 2 mph to cross them.
Other than that, you should be fine.
The roads in the Riveria Maya are pretty good, the only other thing I'll mention is to check and make sure what kind of insurance you need BEFORE you get to the rental counter, it's my understanding that American insurance will not suffice (assuming that you are an American) and also document all the dings and dents before you leave the lot so they won't claim that you caused them. I'd even take digital pictures.
All good advise above and not much to add to that. Do pay attention to the Tope signs, as the "sleeping policemen" as speed bumps are often called, are higher than the same bumps in the US (for example), and if not careful they will damage your car.
As said "road safety" in Mexico is a relative term, but the Yucatan peninsula is probably safer than most. Good advise above regarding fuel buying etiquette.
As of January 2006 climbing is no longer allowed at Chichen Itza. The Castle, the warriors temple and the high priest temples are all closed. Apparently an older woman fell off the castle and all the steps have been closed since. The site is still amazing to see, but don't go expecting to climb anything. None of the Cancun, Cozumel, Playa de Carmen web sites have been updated to reflect this.
Welcome everybody to Yucatan, Mexico. I've spent two magical weeks and had a great time there! Wonderful colours and great friendly people...a full immersion in the culture and in the amusement...
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
As you know a bad hurricane hit this area late last fall...and there was a lot of damage. From what I can tell by looking at the Cancun/hotels/resort sites online everything is fine...but I have heard that this is not always the case. So if you're thinking about going to this area...especially Cozamel or Cancun I definitely suggest talking with a travel agent first and not booking your trip or hotel online directly with the resort.
upon arriving at Xcaret, many head straight for the underground rivers, for which Xcaret is especially well-known. Comprised of limestone, the entire Yucatan Peninsula is webbed with a subterranean system of freshwater arteries. Xcaret provides the opportunity to float down two different sections, in order to see and experience this natural phenomenon for yourself. Each is 1650 ft. long, has intermittent exits, and flows an average of 17ft below ground level.
MEXICAN DINNERS AND...
I had several enjoyable dinners in local restaurants with mexican music players and full of colored flags!!
...but if a group of musiciens was playing - be prepared that they will soon come to your table, playing a serenade -just for you- but expecting some money in return of their mariachis performance!!
Anyway, the food was most of the time great as I love spicy food!
I also had to go to a local Hard Rock Café (this was the custom * at that time * - sort of tradition - going to as many HRC restaurants as possible - World wide!- silly!!)
The HRC in Cancun had a special kind of mexican menu which was new discovery for me.
I fell in love with their *stuffed jalapenos* really STRONGLY HOT and the sizzling hot spicy beef/ chicken/ vegetables/ or mixed platter FAJITAS served on an iron-board!!
Remember: NEVER take the first tortillas and once you've picked-up your stuffed & rolled tortilla NEVER put it back onto your plate :-)!!
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