Cancún Travel Forum

I would like suggestions for tours, (waterpark info), or any information that you think would be helpful to me to get the most out of Cancun. I use a travel scooter that breaks down and can be put on shuttles or taxis and I can walk short distances or my husband can carry me up a few steps. I can swim.

Also most helpful would be things that I CANNOT do or places that I should avoid.

Hi,
Has anyone any experience driving in the Merida/Cancun area using a TomTom for navigation. Understand the TomTom maps are somewhat sketchy in some parts of Mexico. Can anyone also recommend a reliable map of the area and where to obtain.
Any other tips re driving would be greatly appreciated. We are considering renting a car from "Cancun Car rental".

can anyone please tell me how the drive from cancun to belize is (safety wise)??

is this a recommended drive?

trying to save on air fair, planning to go in january '10

Is Coco Bongo a nightclub for adults only? I saw there are several shows. I am going to be coming to Canun in December with my children, ages 15 and 12. Would this be an appropriate place to visit with them? Thank you.

Hi, im sure this a highly irregular question to ask but please bear with me..
A large party are about to descend on Cancun to attend a wedding there, and i have been reluctantly put in charge of organising the inevitable stag do.
The Groom is adamant that it be as wacky and 'far out' as possible, and i have heard of a mexican wrestling league in which the protaganists are 'little people' (trying to make this as politically correct as i can)!
I have also heard that said league is popular among the locals and highly entertaining..In short (pardon), I could'nt think of a better way to spend an alcohol induced evening!!
Any info would be really appreciated, or indeed any other suggestions you may have on how to entertain 25 inebriated Welshmen!! Cheers..

My friends and I are going to Cancun in the beginning of December and are staying in Playa Mujeres and are interested in going to see Chichen Itza. We are trying to find the easiest, safest, most affordable way to get there and back.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you

PODRIAN DECIRME SI EN NOVIEMBRE ES UNA BUENA FECHA PARA IR A CANCUN????

HOLA SOY URUGUAYO Y VOY A CANCUN EN NOVIEMBRE, ALGUIEN PODRIA DECIRME O RECOMENDARME DONDE IR EN LA NOCHE A TOMAR UNAS CERVEZAS O TEQUILAS, DESDE YA MUCHAS GRACIAS Y ESPERO RESPUESTAS. SALUDOS JAVIER

It has been many years, since we have been back to Cancun. In the late 90's and early 2000's we stayed at a hotel called the " Carribean Village". Wonderful in all aspects. We are trying to plan a trip in November 09, and would very much like to stay there again. I do understand that the hotel had changed names(Occidental Grand/Occidental Carribean Village) and perhaps went thru a renovation.

We have contacted our local travel agencies, and they cannot offer any info. as to if this particular property has even reopend. Any current ionformation, as to status and current hotel name would be greatly appreciated.

Tahnks, V65

Hi: does anyone know if can you rent a cell phone to use in Mexico at the Cancun airport or if this option is generally offered at the hotels? Thanks. Any other general thoughts on how easy it is to get a cellphone in Mexico to use while on vacation there will be appreciated. Thanks

Hello,
We are traveling to Cancun/Rivera Maya in November for our honeymoon and was wondering which private airport transfer company we should use? Thanks!

Can anyone recommend a good tour operation for seniors and child? going this month.

Hi!

I visited Playa del Carmen years ago with a friend, but am now going with my family - husband and kids 7 and 3 years old (for about 12 nights). The children will of course want to spend a lot of the time in the pools/on the beach. My husband and I like quite nice resorts (4/5 stars) - where there are several pools and a choice of restaurants, good service. Hope to get some input on the following:

WEATHER: Will it be warm enough end Jan/beg Febr for the kids to be able to swim a lot without freezing? Dubai in the same time period in 2008 was NOT, so we promised them... Is the weather quite stable, I can take a day or two of not-so-good if the rest of the days are sunny and warm. I read about cold/chilly pools, do they not have heated pools?

BEACHES: We are considering the Ritz Carlton in Cancun, but heard that the beach in Cancun is in very bad condition/almost gone. True or has it been "rebuilt"? Are the beaches along Riviera Maya (for instance Playa del Carmen area) less damaged/better?

RESORTS: Any comments on the Ritz Carlton, we were planning on taking an Ocean View Suite? Or other suggestions in that price-range/level (the suite is about $ 700/night, $ 1050 for Club Level which includes some lighter meals? Not sure if we should go for an all inclusive instead. Having small children we tend to eat most meals on the resorts we stay at, going out only for the occasional meal or when going on excursions.

Thank you very much in advance for any help!

Lillekitte

I need a link for the bus schedules in Cancun.

As a senior citizen would there be a problem getting down the steps to cenote Ik Kil? Are they steep?

Hi

Can't seem to find any info on the public bus to Chitchen Itza.

I would happily do a tour, but want to stop off at Blue Cenote and most non private tours do not do this.

I have been told to just go myself by public transport, but no idea of bust times/frequency etc.

Any help much appreciated as always

I'll be traveling to Cancun in January and would really like to visit some art galleries. We heard about the tourist shops in Playa,but would really like to check out some artwork.

We are planning a trip to Cancun the week before Christmas for 7 days and be back by Christmas Eve. We are thinking about staying either at the Grand Caribe Resort & Spa (Blvd 11.5KM), or Barcelo Tucancun Beach in Cancun. Maybe even Gran Porto Real at PDC. Any advise from all your experience travellers? Is there any special activities going on during that time of the year?

I'm planning on travelling to the Yucutan Peninsula on 17th September this year for 10 nights and want an idea of the weather I can expect and ideas of good hotels. Currently looking at El Dorado Seaside Resort as it looks quite romantic.
Thanks

We are looking for a place with clear warm water for snorkling, white sand beaches and not expensive. Never been to Cancun and I hear it is a great place to go. Can anyone comment on some of these questions.....

Hurricanes. Are they typicaly gone by Christmas-time?
Hows the water? I like to scuba and my wife will go snorkling with me. Is the water still nice near Christmas?
Any recommendations for a decent hotel for under a hundred bucks?
Any other advice?

I really appreciate any advice given!
Thanks alot,
Rich.

Has anyone done the zip lining in Cancun? Is it worth it?

A long time ago I had visited a restaurant downtown Cancun that was painted with skeletons dancing, having fun, etc. It was great and the food was delicious. Does ANYONE know the name of it. I'm returning in July.

Thank you

I was just there in December and I must say it's probably one of the best resorts i ever stayed at. It's top notch. My friend stayed at another resort the last time she went, which was across the water from the Royal Sunset and she said it wasn't nearly as nice as this one.

When I fly into Cancun I want to catch a first class bus to PDC or Tulum. Can I catch one at the airport, or do I have to go to the station downtown?

Thanx.

Ok so I think someone stole my camera out of my bag while I was shoppping last week at this mall while on vacation. It had ALL my vacation pictures on it. I'm assuming it's gone but I would really like to contact this mall and ask just one last time to see if some honest person turned it in but the number I keep calling isn't working. Could someone help me and tell me how I can contact this mall from Canada. THANK YOU!

I was in Cancun about a year ago - in the flea market down town. Can anybody tell me the name of the nice jewelry store in that flea market?

I purchased peridot earings that I LOVED and lost one - need to see if I can get a replacement.

Thanks!

I am traveling to Cancun Next week- should i be concerned about the Swine Flu?

I will be staying at the Royal Resort, Club International. I will have a full kitchen and will be taking advantage of it. I hear that the convenience store on site is pricey. Any suggestions as to where to shop and how to access it would be great!

Thanks, Joan

Hi, back in January I thought I had my summer vacation planned but then the violence in Mexico heated up. I have included my itinerary, which includes venturing into Guatemala and Belize.

I would like insight from anyone who lives in these areas or has visited their in the last three months.

Cancun--- Chichen Itza –-- Palenque - - Yaxchilan -- Tikal-Belize City for ferry to Caye Caulker—Tulum—Cancun

Dear Forum: I'll be around the Cancun area in Aug (Riviera Maya, Playa del carmen. There will be 3 kids with me ages 2, 4,&7. Which one is better between Xcaret or Xel-Ha for family fun? Or to put another way, if time was limited and you have to choose one, which would you recommend. Thanks