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maritoni Says: Bring plenty of water for drinking - if summertime - as it gets very hot. you may want to bring an extra tshrit for change in case of too much perspiration. Entrance is $7 each - children are free. Uncemented area - so bring good walking shoes. Leather not recommneded since...
maritoni Says: Visit the Valladolid Church. After leaving Chichen Itza - we passed by the Valladolid church....said a little prayer...
Going up and down the Chichen Itza
maritoni Says: Going up: There is a rope to assist you - about 97 steps to go up and down....Going down: Use the rope as it is very steep. Some are sitting down each step to get down.There are no safety barriers to protect children nor adults on top of the pyramid - so pls be careful.
maritoni Says: We rented a Budget Car at our hotel - get all the insurance they will provide since it is very recommended - in case of accidents or police harrassment... (good experience since none happend)The drive was 1.5hrs from the Hotel Zone to Chichen Itza. The roads are very well...
Calor Says: What would a visit to Mexico be without seeing a mayan ruin?One of the more popular ruins is located at Chitzen Itza. For me I stayed in the Mayan Riviera, which was a few hours away from this ruin.Tulum was considerably closer (under 30mins away) so I visited that...
Calor Says: This eco-friendly resort pronouned "shell-ha", is a nature lover's paradise. On land enjoy watching the birds or the scenery.The biggest attraction is the snorkelling, it's simply one of the best experiences I've had in my life. You can basically choose wherever you wish to...
Calor Says: This town is great for strolling along the streets, just relaxing to have a drink or bite or for shopping. If that is not your fancy there is a nearby beach you can enjoy.This location also acts as a hub. There is a bus stop where you can catch the buses for Cancun. Or you...
Royal Islander: Home Away Home
JCAlexandres Says: Royal Islander is a member's only club through time sharing, the company that manages this facility is the oldest and most trustable company in Cancun, managed from USA.There are three resorts together, Royal Mayan, Royal Islander, and Royal Caribbean, perfect accomodations...
always the best: JW Marriott, Cancun
maritoni Says: after the hurricane, JW Marriott hotel opened its doors in Jun1 2006 - in time for the summer season. Although some parts of the hotel are still in renovation, the pools outside are in operation. Cafe Salsa is the only restaurant open at the time we were there - so we rented...
maritoni Says: Great and friendly service and staff... We stayed in the 6th and highest floor of the hotel with a great view of the ocean as well as the lake behind.For $20, all you can eat breakfast and kids eat free... if you book online, you get 15% off on the breakfast buffet...There...
hotel and car rental in one place: CasaMagna Marriott Cancun/Executive Car Rental
maritoni Says: CasaMagna hasBUDGET Car Rental in their lobby. This is great since we plan to take a day trip to the Mayan Ruins. The Mayan Ruins is a 2 hr drive if done privately, otherwise if we take the tour shuttle bus, it will take 4 hrs... The shuttle tours starts at 730 to 7pm......
Plaza Hong Kong Restaurant: Chinese Food in Cancun
maritoni Says: we were craving for chinese food after days of several french fries and hotel food - such as steaks, quesadillas...As were were adventuring outside the hotel zone area - we discovered Plaza Hong Kong Restaurant - located in front of Walmart...Wow - there is a chinese chef in...
maritoni Says: The best lobster house in Cancun. We ordered a 2kilo lobster and split the lobster between the 2 of us - the best... comes with spinach puree and mexican rice... wow!!!! location is on the lake itself - lobsters are bred inhouse and you can actually select the lobster you...
maritoni Says: The airport at Cancun has several car rentals at $40 a day - includes MX insurance. Best to use this service so that you can go around Cancun. The hotel zone is 1 strip of hotels and the I think this is the cheapest mode - at least, you have a car at your service once you...
maritoni Says: Cancun Shuttle offers private rides to and from the airport to your destination. The driver nor the greeter do not make sales talk about properties (time shares) and tours in the area - which is very nice instead of constantly saying "no" to their efforts.... We used their...
maritoni Says: I've arranged for Best Day Travel to pick us up to and from the airport of Cancun and take us to the hotel. It is a shuttle company.The fare was $20 each person for the 2 trips -plus recommended tip to the driver.Very good experience since it is our first time. Taxis were...
maritoni Says: This is a mall - fastfood upstairs - chinese food, burger king, baskins... downstairs are sit down restaurants - Chinese, American, Mexcian food. Lots of stores selling shirts and drugstores/ Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Roberto Coin, Mont Blanc, Guy Laroche - all duty...
local shop: Isla Mujeras " Island of Women"
strikestar Says: I just remember lots of cute purses hanging from the ceiling. Lots of hand crafted items. Hand woven and hand painted. My purse was only $15.00 dollars. It was handwoven the old fashion way the women their weave in and had very bright tribal looking colors and patterns.
Helpfulness
Sometimes, a friendly man will approach to assist you after arriving from the customs area of the airport - wanting to help. Once you talk to him, he will lead you to another agent who will try so sell your tickets to Excaret (the Disneyland of Cancun) with large 80% discounts.
The catch if for you to pick it up the ff day at a hotel (or they will pick you up) for a free breakfast... Once you get your free breakfast, these agents will sell you condos, timeshares, etc... Be prepared to say NO - be strong enough to decline - and still get tickets.....
First, these agents will ask where you are staying - I think they based the kind of sale where you stay - if they know you are staying in an expensive hotel, they will make salescalls abit more convincing... timeshares and condo units....
If you are staying in a 2 star hotel, they will sell you a tour...
Written Jul 16, 2006
Helpfulness
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: more than 1 swimwear - as elasticity tends to wear off in hot and humid weather... plus the chlorine and sea water will wear off your bathing suit
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: sunscreen (hot and humid) or tanning oils (if you want to get a nice tan)
Photo Equipment: waterproof camera
Miscellaneous: Children - floating devices. It was $10/day to rent a floating bed in our hotel
Updated Jul 13, 2006
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