Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya
Km. 298 Carretera Cancun-Chetumal, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, 77710, Mexico
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Tulum
Where Did All the Cool People Go? (2007)
Blue Parrot (2007)
Forum Posts
Commuting in & around PDC
by mij1
We plan on booking at one of the hotels either north or south of PDC. Is there a local bus service? What is the frequency? Is cash accepted or are tickets needed?
Mucho Gracias
Re: Commuting in & around PDC
by YVRDave
There are buses, I don't know the schedule. They take cash. The local was 0.65 Pesos, not sure of the longer ride.
One thing you may find difficult, the north hotels for sure, is the close to 1 mile walk to the highway from the hotel.
Re: Commuting in & around PDC
by YVRDave
There are buses, I don't know the schedule. They take cash. The local was 0.65 Pesos, not sure of the longer ride.
One thing you may find difficult, the north hotels for sure, is the close to 1 mile walk to the highway from the hotel.
Re: Commuting in & around PDC
by Dabs
We used the shared vans, colectivos, they were not at all expensive and took cash. The fare is based on distance, we took them all the way to Tulum and Akumal. If you are looking at hotels, try the area just south of PDC which is Playacar, some/most of them are close enough to walk to PDC where you can get a colectivo or bus. There are several Riu properties as well as a handful of others.
Dave is right, many of the properties along the highway before you get to PDC are a fair distance off the highway. You might be better off just taking a taxi if you decide to stay outside of PDC/Playacar
Re: Commuting in & around PDC
by Jefie
We stayed at a hotel located south of PDC and travelled by collectivo all the time. It's not exactly a bus system, it's more like a public car pooling service. Minivans travel up and down the highway all day long, and all you need to do is flag them down. The price was US$2.00 or 20 pesos per person no matter what your destination was, but that was 4 years ago so maybe the price has gone up a bit.
Travel Tips for Playa del Carmen
$400 Cash Back swimming with Dolphins
by Rivieramaya
Last Weekend I went to Xel-Há and I swam with dolphins. Days before I bougth a Primax pass with Mexatlantica Agency and I got really sorprised when, once in Xel-Há, the staff from Delphinus Xel-Há repay me with $400 to used in any other activitie organized by the travel agency were I bougth the Swimming with dolphins ticket, Mexatlantica.
So dont let it go and aske for the Cash Back between Delphinus and various Travel Agencies.
Leda Griffin The sea color and the positive vibes.
immigration money
by LiamJackson10
You need to just remember to take with you your immigration money to get out off the country. They have a person sat at a table within the check in line taking it off you and stamping your tickets. I got told its different cost at different times of the year and for differen't countries , i am not sure how true this is but it cost me $55 , which is around £38. You can pay is US dollars, English Pound or Mexican.
Awesome club !!
by rafgys about La Santanera
This is more like the locals nightclub... great house music, every day till 6 or 7 in the morning.
The best day is usually on Wednesday, they have a 2 x 1 promotion all night long ... and it gets seriously packed! Love this place!!
If you're not really into house music ... upstairs is more like lounge sort of music, more romantic and quiet. Casual ...
Favorite
by kyoub about Senor Frog's
One of our favorite places to eat was at Senor Frogs.
It was just a short way from our condo, near the pier.
Funny waiters and shots for all
Some went down there after dinner for a few drinks and the band also.
Great Food and decor
by Erinalicia01 about Kartabar
I believe this is a new place as I don't rememeber it from our first trip. It's across and down the street from the entrance to the Blue Parrot (on the street, not the beach). It was one of the best meals we had while in PDC and the service was the best too.
If your looking for a nice upscale place this is a great value.
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Questions and Answers
Q: Transportation and Things To Do "Hi VTers,
What's the best way to get to Playa Del Carmen from Cancun airport? We're travelling with an 8 mo old baby.
Also..."
A: "Take either the shared buses which can be picked up at the airport as you exit the customs area and just before you leave the building. This is the best and easiest way..."
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