Mexico
- The Wild Voyage
- Feb 17, 2016
- 19 min read
Updated: Jan 18, 2024
Best destinations in Mexico: Where to go and what to do in this magical country. Where to stay, including All-Inclusive resorts.
Cabo San Lucas
Cabo is probably the most expensive and coveted destination in Mexico nowadays. From my personal experience, I think is good to stay for a weekend. A week, as I did, is too long simply because it is small, the nightlife is the same single street where all the bars are located, and the same with restaurants and the beach. Due to its strategical position on the sea, Cabo's port is one of the most expensive in the world which makes the town extremely expensive a well.
Where to stay in Cabo san Lucas?
There are a few beautiful resorts in Cabo that I assure won't be affordable but here is one Called Corazon Cabo:
This has a perfect location, wonderful amenities, a nice restaurant.
Airbnb is another option that could be affordable depending on what you are looking for. For around $70 per night you can stay 10 min walk from Downtown and it will look like this:
Another affordable option is the Mayan Monkey right downtown. They work part as a hostel, and part as a hotel since they have private rooms located on the opposite side of shared rooms to avoid noise and disruptions. I have to be clear here: if you go to any beach location in Mexico as Cabo or Cancun, they music will start sounding at 10 a.m and will stop at midnight.
What to do in Cabo San Lucas?
Boat ride:
Take a boat to see the Arch of San Lucas. There are boats with a clear bottom through which you can see all kinds of colorful fish swimming in the ocean.
Along the ride you will also spot the natural shape of the rock called "The Wolf Howling", some beaches, and caves.
The tour was about $50 dollars and was booked through Viator.com
Bagatelle Beach Club: This is a good option either during the day or during the night. The music is awesome, the vibe is great, during the night they have a show that is absolutely incredible. It is a little bit pricey.
Corazon Beach Club
Perfect spot to grab cocktails and enjoy the beach, they have beach chairs with no fee, the only requirement is to purchase at least one drink.
Shopping:
There are some very cute stores on the street called Pelicanos and P. de la Marina. The boutiques have very authentic products, from decor, to accessories, bags and clothing.
Enjoy the Beach:
For best beaches in Cabo, I recommend Milky Beach for a more relaxed experience. Mango Deck and The Sand Bar for a party experience, they have covers at times of $20.
Where to eat in Cabo San Lucas?
Two restaurants I like: The office and Edith's are within the same area, equally awesome and the ambience and atmosphere are just perfect to be delighted for a couple of hours. https://edithscabo.com
Is Cabo San Lucas Safe?
It is safe to be with someone else, or if alone going out during the day. I experienced a lot of verbal harassment walking with another female either at 8 p.m, or 11 p.m and some of the things the would say are very aggressive. I would definitely not be wondering alone at night. This was downtown where there is people around and it is not dark, I can't imagine how the situation would develop in a darker area or a few blocks away from downtown during the night. I strongly recommend to go with someone else.
How to go from the Airport to Cabo?
I got you!
There are some private transportations like this that I used: Froilan Pineda: +52 624 242 3940
There is also a public bus that takes you right downtown but it takes one hour and thirty minutes and makes stops with a lot of frequency. The bus stops right at the airport and all you have to do is to ask somehow who works at the same airport before you exit, where is the stop. If you ask when you exit the airport they will pretend the don't know about the bus because they are taxi drivers looking for costumers.
Uber works but it's tricky, they are not allowed to actually get inside the airport to pick you up, so when you make the request they will contact you to tell you they will wait for you outside and you will find yourself having to walk a few blocks with your luggage to find it. It still way cheaper than a taxi. To drop you off at the airport they will ask you to seat on the passenger seat and pretend you know them.
Mayan Riviera
The Mayan Riviera Is the East Coast of Mexico, the convenient itinerary to be close to the airport the last day is drive all the way to Tulum, then visit Playa del Carmen-Yucatan-Isla Cozumel and at last Cancun-Isla Mujeres.
Riviera Maya
El trayecto más cómodo para recorrer está costa sería: Desde el aeropuerto de Cancún ir directo a Tulum, luego Playa del Carmen-Yucatán-Isla Cozumel y por último Cancún-Isla Mujeres.
Se compone así: en esta sección hay como decir dos provincias/estados, uno se llama Quintana Roo, en dónde quedan Cancún, Playa del Carmen y Tulúm. Y otro se llama Yucatán: que es donde quedan Valladolid que es un pueblito que vale la pena visitar al ir de camino a Chichen Itza en este mismo estado. Luego las dos islas que nombre según su cercanía (las explicaré en un post aparte)
Tulúm:
It's a very humble region with the best beaches, especially during the morning close to the ruins.The options to stay here go from campings to luxury hotels, there are condos, hostels, airbnbs. The "Downtown" area is about 4 km from the beach, the main street has a market that offers local products.
To move you can either rent a scooter, a car, a bike, or walk a lot!
Es una región bastante más humilde que el resto, y las playas por la mañana, sobre todo las que están más cerca de las ruinas arqueológicas, están desoladas, lo que para mí fue excelente. Hay desde campings y hostels con cabañas hasta hoteles de lujo que dan a la playa. En mi caso me hospedé en un complejo a la vuelta de la calle principal, en la zona céntrica, que tendrá como mucho seis manzanas de largo, en la que te encontrás con miles de mantas con estampados coloridos, artesanías, lámparas, pulseritas de hilo encerado. Hay muchos bares con farolitos colgando que dan una iluminación tenue, cálida, y acogedora.
Ese pequeño centro queda a unos 4/5 km de la playa, la distancia entre ambos podés hacerla caminando, o es muy común alquilar bicicletas, hasta hay una bici-senda, o la opción más rápida es alquilar una moto.
What to do in Tulum?/Qué hay para hacer en Tulúm?
This region is ideal to rest and relax on the semi-virgen beaches, get tan while drinking a coconut. If you are very active there are a lot of fun things to do here!
Es una región específicamente para descansar, y encontrar playas semi-vírgenes, tomar sol con un coco en la mano. Pero tenés opciones para hacer actividades, por ejemplo...
Archeological Mayan Ruins:
The last of a set of beautiful beaches, located in a peninsula. The ticket is in Mexican pesos. official website to check current ticket price and hours of operation:https://www.inah.gob.mx/zonas/99-zona-arqueologica-de-tulum
5pm is the ideal time to visit, less crowded and a beautiful sky. Be careful with possible scams, reject these offers that imply violating the National Park Rules, I got an offer from the tour guide to sneak me in during the night and enjoy the full moon, but I rejected it since I didn't want to get arrested in a foreign country.
Ruinas Arqueológicas Mayas: Vienen a ser cómo la última parada, quedan al final de todas las playas, en una peninsula. En un momento si vas del centro hacia la playa todo derecho a los 3 km y medio aprox, te vas a cruzar con una rotonda, desembocando a la izquierda a una calle paralela a la playa, de ahí en adelante tenés todas las playas para elegir a tu gusto, y serán 2 km aprox hasta las ruinas, que las vas a ver si o sí, porque no podés continuar el camino, ya que está la entrada de las mismas. Cierra a las seis de la tarde (al menos en invierno), te recomiendo estar en la entrada a las cinco de la tarde (está casi vacío, lo cual es cómodo para sacarse fotos sin que salgan 30 personas atrás, y un modo de disfrutarlo en paz). Acá uno de los guardias ofreció una entrada de noche a cambio de algo de dinero, para ver todo "a la luz de la luna, que es muy bonito, y muy pocos lo han visto" palabras textuales. Rechazamos la oferta, ya que por las dudas, no queríamos ser atrapados violando patrimonio nacional en un país extranjero, aunque ahora me arrepiento un poquito.
WATER PARK XEL-HA:
In the Tulum Center there is a shuttle from a company called ADO that takes you to the park entrance, it takes about 40 min. The ticket is $87 and you can do tubbing, snorkel, slides, jumping from cliffs, and more. There is a complimentary open buffet with the tickets, you can eat whenever you want and unlimited times. The best is to go at 8 AM and leave when it closes, in that way you make the most of it.
Parque de agua XEL-HA: Para ir a este hay que tomar un autobús de la linea ADO en la términal del centro (serán 40 min de viaje). La entrada esta 87 USD, y vale la pena por entero, es un parque con muchas actividades en el agua, desde gomones que recorren todo el río, hacer snorkel en una canaleta repleta de peces de todos los colores, tirarte desde lo alto de las rocas al agua, juegos para niño, tobogán de agua, tirolesas, open buffet e ilimitado todo el día. Hay una máquina de helados, cerveza corona, pasteles, es desesperante. Te recomiendo estar a las 8AM en la puerta (las entradas no las compres por internet, si llueve no podés cambiarlas, y de hecho es mentira que es más económico que comprarlas en la taquilla, te van a querer ofrecer en la calle y locales turísticos la entrada, pero recordá que ellos cobran su comisión aparte, así que por más que te insistan, te va a salir más caro) La idea es desayunar en este lugar (el desayuno fue mi comida favorita, panqueques, tostadas, miel de abeja, miel de mapple, jarabe, yogurt variedad de cereales, frutas, café cacao, mermeladas, almorzar, y comerte algo eso de las 17 hs, ya que a las 18 hs cierra (horario de invierno). Te regalan el snorkel, te recomiendo guardarlo, porque lo vas a usar muchísimo!!!
Tulum beaches, it is called 7 colors sea because of the shades of blue.
This is another part of the archeological ruins.
PLAYA DEL CARMEN:
This is a wonderful town, I stayed in a condo called Playacar found in Airbnb, strategically located 5 blocks away from the 5TH Avenue, in downtown. The condo has a golf course, and a cute little forest with deer, raccoons, iguanas, and more animals. On 5th avenue is full of bars and malls. They sell coconut and churros with chocolate, also offer massages for very affordable prices. An enjoyable walk under the colorful flags! No need of vehicle in Playa del Carmen.
Esta es una semi ciudad, me hospede en un complejo llamado PLAYACAR encontrado en AIRBNB con pileta incluida, y una mujer muy amable llamada Emanuela, me recibió con consejos en todo momento, y cada tanto compartímos algunas charlas. Alrededor había un bosquecito tropical con ciervos, mapaches, iguanas y unos cuantos animalejos. El lugar estaba muy bien ubicado, a cuatro manzanas del centro y de la peatonal La Quinta Avenida (sí hay una Quinta Avenida versión mexicana). En el centro hay unas galerías con muchísimas marcas de ropa moderna bajo costo y en la peatonal abundan la venta de coco, churros rellenos de chocolate Kinder, masajes desde los 18 usd hasta los 45 usd. Es algo hermoso caminar por ahí de noche, con el cielo cruzado de guirnaldas coloridas, bares. La playa no es la más linda, comparándolas con las de Tulum y Cancún, pero hay que disfrutarlas. Hay palomas (en las otras dos no) el arena no es tan blanca, pero el agua es muy cálida. Acá no es necesario alquilar ninguna bici, moto auto, al menos que te instales muy lejos de el Downtown (zona céntrica de Playa del Carmen), olvidate de que circulen transportes públicos como colectivos, los únicos buses que funcionan son de la línea ADO de larga distancia.
What to do in Playa del Carmen?/Qué hay para hacer en Playa del Carmen?
Chichen Itza Ruins:
No car to do this please! unless you split the cost with 5 people, otherwise always take the shuttle from the company called ADO, the tolls are not affordable, and the fuel is also expensive. Here the gift shops are very cheap, but still always negotiate! The ticket is paid at the entrance. This is considered one of the seven wonders!
Ruinas de Chichen Itza, en Yucatán
No te recomiendo alquilar un auto para hacer esta travesía, porque el combustible es caro, y tenés que llenar el tanque para semejante recorrido, asímismo los peajes también son costosos. Te conviene ir en ADO, ahorrás hasta seis veces el precio que pagarías por alquilar el auto, pagar los peajes, y el combusitble, que es lo que lamentablemente yo hice.
El precio de la entrada son unos 270 pesos mexicanos por persona, sólo aceptan mexicanos NO dólares así que llevate sí o sí ese cambio o podés pagar con tarjeta. Una hora y media te alcanza para recorrer todo el predio, y te recomiendo muchísimo regatear algún precio con el guía. Me pareció descolocado que en una zona tan sagrada dejaran pasar tantos puestos de artesanías.
Xenotes
Located in the ruins area, don't forget to go there. There are so many options to visit xenotes, to bath there an spend some time, they are located all over the riviera, consult for tours according to the city you are visiting.
The story about this specific xenote, tells about sacrifices to the gods and bodies being throw into the water.
Valladolid
On your way to Chichen Itza make a stop in Valladolid, a lovely little town!
A su vez, te recomiendo, inlcuso suplico, que a la ida de Chichen Itza pases por Valladolid, es un pueblo increíble, con todos casas y comercios cuyas paredes están cubiertas de distintos colores, hay una plaza central bellísima, todo es de estructura colonial.
(el trayecto a Chichenitza en vehículo tiene una duración de dos horas ida, y dos horas vuelta pasando por Valladolid, te recomiendo madrugar el día que hagas esta excursión.)
Isla Cozumel
Take a ferry from Playa del Carmen to Isla Cozumel, there is a Pier right in Downtown, which is right by the beach, the ticket is something about $40 usd. The day of mi visit was very rainy, I looked for shelter at a restaurant, then when the sky cleared up I jumped right into the coral reef that is next to it and did some snorkeling. In the island you can either take a taxi, or rent a golf cart or a car. I rented a Jeep!!
Tomar un ferry ahí en el puerto que vaya a ISLA COZUMEL, el puerto es completamente visible en la plaza principal, donde corre la Quinta Avenida, y ahí mismo están los puestos de los ferries. Una vez llegado a la isla se puede alquilar un carrito de golf, auto o pedir un taxi.
Nightlife:
On the 5th avenue here is a street called Calle 12, there are bars and clubs. Mandala Beach is a good one! For ladies the entrance is usually free with a free drink. There is a small club Coco bongo - this si not the big one located in Cancun-
Noche:
Hay una calle que corta la Quinta Avenida, llamada Calle 12, en la cual se posan los principales bares y discotecas. Te sugiero ir a Mandala Beach Club. Si vas eso de las once y media de la noche, podés entrar gratis, si le inisistís a la publicista del ingreso, y te da una consumisión gratis para las damas. Me agradó porque no es todo cerrado, si bien tiene techo da al aire libre, y tenés contacto con la calle. También hay un Coco Bongo.
Xcaret:
This amusement park wasn't my favorite, alert visiting one of its sisters Xel-Ha, in comparison is more expensive and the service is not as good. you can only eat food once, there is not open buffet, and the attractions are just simply not very entertaining in my opinion. lots of animals, like a zoo. They charge you the snore equipment, so bring the one that in Xxl-ha they give you away for free. Then you have to return that snorkel equipment, so the price to access is 99 usd plus 30 use to rent the snorkel. Its full of kids screaming -so its perfect for kids- but you won't be able to relax whatsoever.
So all these parks belong to the same company and here are the differences:
Xcaret: is the main attraction close by Playa del Carmen https://www.xcaret.com/en/
Xel-Ha: is a water park close by Tulum.https://www.xelha.com
Xplor: Also close to Playa del Carmen, this is a park that offers extreme sports and activities, zip lines, amphibious vehicles, caves, rafting and more. This is the most expensive one.https://www.xplor.travel/en/
Xoximilco is a dinner on little boats in the middle of the water, with plenty of lovely lights, dance, drinks. this is an authentic experience. https://www.xoximilco.com/en/
Desde ya la posibilidad siempre está, pero no recomiendo ir a este parque, la entrada son unos 129 USD, no incluye comida ilimitada, sólo una vez, y tenés que elegir un sólo restaurant de todos los que hay, te cobran con la entrada el equipo de snorkel, sino son 99 USD, imagínense 30 usd por un equipo de snorkel que encima tenés que devolver...Ni nuevo sale 30 dólares! Lo único bueno que tiene este lugar es hacer un circuito de un río que va por adentro de unas cuevas, que están totalmente a oscuras en algunos tramos cortos para darle más emoción a los trayectos. duran como una hora, y tenés que usar chaleco salvavidas, y el snorkel. Hay animales, y una sección de canaletas llenas de niños gritando: relajación cero.
Les comento en primera instancia cómo están formados esta línea de parques y eventos, que están todos ubicados en distintas zonas de la riviera.
xcaret: viene a ser como el parque principal, queda más cerca de Playa Del Carmen https://www.xcaret.com/en/
xel ha: es un parque de agua, queda más cerca de Tulum Tulum.https://www.xelha.com
xplor: es un parque para hacer actividades extremas, como tirolesas a gran altura, manejar en vehículos anfibios, etc Este es el parque más caro. También está más cerca de Playa del carmen. one.https://www.xplor.travel/en/
xoximilco: es una cena sobre pequeñas barquitas que flotan a lo largo de un río, con muchas luces de colores, bailes, y bebidas, es accesible y una experiencia más original.https://www.xoximilco.com/en/
Cancún
Cancun is the one that offers you luxury and prices here are not that affordable. There are three main malls called Las plazas Outlet, Kukulcan Plaza and La Isla Shopping village, which is an outdoor mall by the water, very pretty and sells products without taxes. Cancun is an area with lots of resorts and the public transportation is not bad.
Enjoy of some gelato, shopping and beautful sunset view in the mall La Isla.
Zona de grandes resorts, con muchos shoppings: Las plazas Outlet, Kukulcan Plaza y La Isla Shopping village construido al aire libre, el único lugar en el que pude comprobar que los perfumes importados son muy económicos. Te descuentan el impuesto de aduanas. La mayoría de los colectivos públicos van a la zona hotelera, y llegan en 5/10 min máximo, y cuestan 10 pesos mexicanos, no alquiles auto, y aprovechá que no hay muchas excursiones para hacer en esta zona como en las anteriores, y caminá.
What to do in Cancun?/Qué hay para hacer en Cancún?
Relax and go to the beach to drink a coconut, Playa tortugas is very nice.
Talk to local people an understand how they live, and get to know more about their culture!
Go shopping if that's your thing, very affordable.
Go to Isla mujeres (keep reading below).
Go for a long walk around the beach
Nightlife! Bars and restaurants!Coco Bongo offers a ticket with an open bar included -check times once you are there- A bar that I really liked: Monkey business!
Relajarte en la playa, bañarte en el océano, tomar sol y beber un coco.
Aprovechar para entablar conversación con los locales, sobretodo los que trabajan en las playas todo el día y se prestan fácilmente a una larga charla.
Ir de shopping.
Ir a la Isla Mujeres: la opción más económica es tomarte un bus hasta Puerto Juarez (bastante alejado de la zona céntrica) en donde el boleto del ferry es más económico (la mitad de lo que cuesta la siguiente opción), o tomarte un bus público hasta Playa Tortugas (preguntarle al chofer dónde bajar) serán 10 min desde el centro de Cancún, y pagar 25 usd por el boleto redondo hacia la isla, y hay un muelle en donde atraca el ferry ahí mismo.
Salir a caminar la extensa playa, o por el barrio del centro de la ciudad
Vivir la noche de Cancún: Coco Bongo ofrece una entrada con barra libre incluida, checquear esto una ez que se llegue allí. Otro lugar que recomiendo es el bar Monkey Business.
Islas mujeres:
The most economic option is to take a bus from Downtown Cancun to Puerto Juarez where the ferry is more affordable or you can take a bus to Playa Tortugas and pay a round trip ticket for $25. The line to get in the boat is right over there.
There are beautiful coves with colorful fish, is very cheap to use their towels, beach chairs, umbrellas, life vests, and even eat at the restaurants. Here you can also appreciate local life better.
La opción más económica es tomarte un bus hasta Puerto Juarez (bastante alejado de la zona céntrica) en donde el boleto del ferry es más económico (la mitad de lo que cuesta la siguiente opción), o tomarte un bus público hasta Playa Tortugas (preguntarle al chofer dónde bajar) serán 10 min desde el centro de Cancún, y pagar 25 usd por el boleto redondo hacia la isla, y hay un muelle en donde atraca el ferry ahí mismo.
La fila en Playa Tortugas de Cancún, para abordar el ferry que te lleva a Isla Mujeres, ya se puede apreciar el ambiente de jolgorio entre foráneos y oriundos, acompañado de aguardiente o una botella de cerveza.Cuando te encontrás con estas regiones tropicales amigables, te cuesta creer que dicha realidad no pudiera ser universal, o que dicha realidad no sea más que un sueño de una noche de verano.
Nos dirigimos a una playa cerrada, y hasta los peces eran amigables, un cardumen de preciosos colores amarillos, negros, azules y con rayas, te rodeaba, y hasta te besaba la piel una vez zambullido en el agua. ¿Qué pagué por utilizar las reposeras, las sombrillas, los baños, chalecos salvavidas, y estar tranquila rodeada de poca gente en esa playa privada? 50 pesos mexicanos. No hay nada que me guste más que tener contacto con lo originario. Si bien sí tiene un centro con principales marcas e incluso joyerías, restaurantes para comer de alta categoría, e incluso zonas temáticas armadas en el agua para pasar la tarde, al recorrer las rutas en scooter, pude visualizar lo que rellenaba a Isla Mujeres. Escuelas, vecinos locales comiendo en las puertas de sus casas, conversando, tendiendo la ropa.
Hay escondrijos, rincones no ocultos, pero tampoco visibles, como la imagen en las escaleras de colores, que justamente está en medio de ese relleno. Si gustás de ese tipo de recintos, de pasajes perdidos, sólo tenés que andar por ahí, y prestar mucha atención. Porque sino, las pasás de largo, hay un montón de lugares, que prestando la debida atención y lentitud son apreciables.
ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT IN CANCUN
If what you are looking for is a week or weekend of relaxation in which you don't have to plan absolutely anything and your only wish is to lay on the beach and have piña coladas, I got you.
Here I'll share my experience in an all-inclusive for you to determine if this is exactly for you.
To start with, some resorts offer both experiences, the posibility to book a room without all-inclusive or with it. My experience is based on the all-inclusive that I stayed in called NYX Hotels Cancun. Now the tricky part is that there is almost no difference in the price when booking without the all inclusive option so naturally you end up booking the all inclusive experience. All inclusive means that you have all your meals covered: Breakfast buffet, lunch, dinner and even snacks throughout the day. Even when you are laying on your beach chair the food and beverages are brought to you.
This resort has four different restaurants with different menus: a Japanese restaurant called Umami; an Italian restaurant called Chianti; The Deck; and Bellavista. Food is awesome, and the ensure quality. The Deck was one of my favorite since for dinner they have a menu with mains, and at the same time a buffet option for sides, bites and dessert. The variety is excellent!
On the left Chianti restuarnt. On the right Umami restaurant.
There are two bars open, and access to drinks is basically from 10 am to 12 am.
There is always a downside in every situation and here there are two: Some annoying guests, and the noise.
I think that all-inclusive experiences tend to attract certain people that think that because they paid for this experience like everyone else did there, they have the right to be extremely annoying and zero thoughtful. From people who leaves their trash right by their chairs because they know the waiters eventually will clean it up instead of standing up and walking a few steps to the trashcans that are right on the beach, to those who listen to music without headphones, and ask the waiter for a 5 min photo session, when they are incredibly busy working and delivering everything that they are asked for. I even witnessed a lady who was doing her business in the bathroom and having a phone call at the same time. So, some people are going to act like there is no one else around them.
The noise: Be clear from the moment you book a room, contact the property to make sure they put you in a room that is not that close to the lobby nor the bar so you won't hear the constant music that goes until 12 am when you are trying to sleep. Additionally, to avoid hearing people walking up and down the stairs make sure to get a room that is either on the top floor, or that is not next to the stairs. The noise of people coming out of their rooms can be very overwhelming because the doors are not sound poof, the insulation is inexistent.
On the bright side the resort has all kinds of entertainment. They have live music almost in every restaurant, they have activities to join included in your package like yoga, boxing classes, volleyball, soccer, cooking classes, zumba, and more. You can use the gym, the cornhole, pingpong table, infinite pool by the beach. If you actually want to do tours outside the resort they offer a handful of options.
To check prices you have a few options: Booking.com provided me with the best deal since I am very consistent with them. Expedia offers rooms on other categories and prices. This is the official website of the resort:
Overall I enjoyed the experience and I think this is great for a weekend. A week is too much, and if you are a vey active person even with all the entertainment they provide on the third day you will find yourself wanting to explore more.
The sunrise from the beach of the hotel was outstanding.
Additional Information:
*Gift shops: The most affordable place to but gifts is at the entrance of Chichen Itza ruins. If you are not going there then Tulum and Playa Del carmen would be one of the most affordable leaving Cancun as the most expensive location.
*If they know you are a tourist, In Playa del Carmen and Tulum they will even ask you for tips to give you directions to find a place.
*Bargain: at a market, or street stall allows negotiate the price, the first price you receive is always very high, especially for the type of exchange.
*Transportation: There is a line of buses called ADO, on the official website you can see all the information, including prices and schedule. Check if for the trip you wish to make there is any tickets sold in advance. I didn't book anything in advance at that time, just simply showed up at the terminal and bought my tickets, although I do recommend to do it ahead if possible. Official website:
*Always have potable water with you, do not drink from the tap.
*Vaccines: There is no need of any especial vaccines to enter the country.
*Money Exchange: the Mexican Peso has a diferent price everywhere. Sometimes it feels like a joke, and the difference it is not by mere cents. In some places is 16 in others is 17, and goes up to 20. The criteria? Who knows! In places like Cancun (specially the hotel zone) is unnecessary to exchange money because everything is in dollars. But if you have to, walk around and go to the most convenient exchange. They also do this thing where have a price in dollars, and at the time of paying when you already swiped your crd they tell you that actually the price is in Mexican pesos and then the bank will charge you whatever the currency is that the moment when they do the conversion. Another good example is if you rent a car and are going to a different city the tolls also are in Mexican pesos and at the time of the conversion they really take advantage. There is a freeway called Merida Libre, which toll is way cheaper. Always take that one.
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