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 The busstation in Cancun by Maria_75
There are buses running every 15 minutes to Playa del Carmen, and it's only an hour away. This is a much smaller and quieter place than Cancun. From there you can take the ferry out to Cozumel, a small island famous for the snorkelling and diving. An hour more on the bus takes you to Tulum and the beautiful ruins there. There are also plenty of other places that you can explore in the area. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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 Take the bus by Maria_75
There are many different routes running around in the city. The route going from downtown to the hotel zone is called R-1, and it's clearly marked on the front window. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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 Cancun Map by JanPeter74
The hotelstrip is a piece of land (+/-15km) in the form of the number 7 with both ends connected to the mainland. Inside the 7 is a big lagoon, whereas downtown Cancun is located on the mainland at the upper end of the 7. Bear in mind that most hotels on the strip are on the seaside an not the lagoonside. Halfway the strip there is also several modern shoppingcentres with shops, restaurants, etc.
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The easiest way to get around Cancun is to go by bus. Buses are constantly driving up and down from downtown Cancun to the very end of the hotelstrip, with stops along the entire strip. Simply buy a ticket (fixed price, no matter how far you have to go) when entering the bus. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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 ~ Local Buses ~ by Heavens-Mirror
Whether you go to the next stop or whether you stay on for an hour or more its a set price. Real good value for money & not too crowded & a bonus about these buses are that if you miss a bus dont worry, the next one will be there before you even get chance to think! They run every couple of minutes.
These buses are great for dropping you off to the main centre of Cancun where you can see the nightlife & also have a great day out shopping. We went out to Cancun Shopping Mall. It is fantastic and also air conditioned. A great day out for those who love to shop til they drop! Theme: Bus
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Buses leave Cancun bus terminal every 10 minutes during the day for the beach resort of Playa del Carmen further down the Mayan Riviera.
The journey between Cancun and Playa del Carmen is approximately 1 hour and the cost of a one way ticket is 32 Pesos (correct as at March 2006).
The modern air-conditioned coaches are operated by ADO and are identifiable by their silver and red paintwork.
Tickets are purchased from a clearly signposted counter at Cancun bus terminal. It is not possible to purchase a return ticket, but buses leave Playa del Carmen every 10 minutes for Cancun, so there's no need to buy a return ticket - you won't find yourself unable to get a bus back to Cancun!!
The bus terminal at Playa del Carmen is centrally located on the main thoroughfare ("5th Avenue"), just a two minute walk from the beach and a 5 minute walk from the ferry terminal for boats to Cozumel. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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 Kerry on the bus. by Etoile2BLeave a Comment Theme: Bus
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Buses cost $6.5 pesos (NO American coins) per person / 1 way. You get a ticket, but, it is for their control. There are 4 buses R-1, R-2, R-15 & R 27. If you are traveling within the hotel zone then it really does not matter what bus you take (Wet'n Wild is the exception. It is in the hotel zone but only half the buses go there so ask before you get on). R-2 & R-15 go to Wal-mart & Mercado 28. R-1 you ask! Well, it now goes almost everywhere. You have to read the front right window of the bus as it lists where it ends up. R-1's will go to Puerto Juarez, Wal-mart, Plaza 2000, Mercado 23, the bus station & places I have never been. The R 27 turns left on Tulum Ave & goes to Plaza Las Americas (the local's mall).
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. h) When getting off NO ONE moves for you so if the bus is packed, put your head down and push.i) 'The 'Official'way to alert the driver you want off is to press the Red Button on the handrail by the back door. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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 Ferry terminal at Puerto
Juarez by SWFC_Fan
Puerto Juarez lies 3km north of Cancun and is well served by local buses. You will need to catch either bus number R1 (but only if it says "Pto. Juarez" on the front) or bus number R13.
The buses run frequently throughout the day and can be caught at numerous points along Avenida Tulum in downtown Cancun. The cost of the journey is just 7 Pesos, and it takes a little under 10 minutes to get to Puerto Juarez.
Given the relatively short distance between Cancun and Puerto Juarez (and the fact that you don't have to go via the Hotel Zone and incur a surcharge), taking a taxi will also be pretty cheap.
Upon returning to Puerto Juarez from Isla Mujeres in the late afternoon, I actually decided to walk back to Cancun. The 3km walk can be done in about 30 minutes and there are only two roads you need to follow (Avenida Portillo and Avenida Tulum) - just be sure to take the correct turn. I wouldn't recommend the walk in the heat of the day and I would also advise that parts of the journey pass through areas that could be described as "rough around the edges".
The bus drops you off right outside the ferry terminal, from where you can purchase tickets for the catamaran to Isla Mujeres. I believe that there is also a beach in Puerto Juarez located a short walk from the ferry terminal. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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 Waiting for a bus on Ave.
Tulum by SWFC_Fan
I occasionally used to walk from downtown to the northern end of the Hotel Zone (a walk of 8km), but to get to my favoured beach, Playa Delfines (18 km from downtown), I had to rely on the bus.
The bus service is excellent. Buses R1, R2 and, so I was told, R15 all run frequently between downtown and the Hotel Zone 24 hours a day.
You will never have to wait more than 5 minutes for a bus to turn up. Buses can be caught from numerous points along Avenida Tulum in downtown and from many stops along the 23km long Hotel Zone.
The fare is a flat rate 6.5 Pesos (correct at March 2006), regardless of the length of your journey. It doesn't matter if you are going from downtown to the northern end of the Hotel Zone or the southern end 23km further on, the price is still the same.
Fares are paid to the driver upon boarding the bus and I believe that bus fares can only be paid for in Pesos. I once witnessed an argument between a bus driver and an American tourist who was trying to pay in US Dollars. The driver was telling the passenger that he was trying to cheat him, and the tourist was protesting that he had more than enough to cover his fare, but only in US Dollars. So, if you're going to be catching buses in Cancun, I'd advise you to carry some small change in Pesos.
Also note that taxis charge a hefty surcharge for crossing the bridge between mainland Cancun and the Hotel Zone. The bus is therefore an economical choice and I never once needed to use a taxi. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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