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Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/25/2008 - 12:46.
I leave for Chichen Itza tomorrow, and am wondering if a day trip to Merida would be fun for my kids (ages 8 and 10). Are there activities/things for the kids to do during the day? The only schedule of events I've found shows the parades - nearly all of which are at night. Also, I have read not to drive at night. Is it primarily the topes and pedestrians or are their other dangers? Thanks!
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7 comments so far

01.

The main dangers of driving

Submitted by Susan Stewart (not verified) on Sat, 02/14/2009 - 17:41.
The main dangers of driving at night in yucatan are the small, winding roads, pedestrians, animals, and lack of street lights. You are not in danger from carjackers, etc.
02.

rental motorcycles in progresso

Submitted by ricosuave on Sun, 07/26/2009 - 14:43.
we will be arriving at 9:10 p.m. in merida, we need to get to chelem, is it best to take a taxi, what would be the cost. also, can you rent motorcycles in progresso? guess we could rent a car in merida, but don't want to be driving around at nite to find our way to chelem.
03.

taxi cost

Submitted by Juanita Stein on Mon, 07/27/2009 - 09:12.
Hello, the taxi service from Merida airport has a fixed price to all the destinations in and out of Merida. To Chelem the fare is 560 pesos for a car (up to 4 passengers) and 660 pesos for a van (up to 7 passengers. Their booth is right outside the door at the arrivals terminal. You can also contact William Lawson who has a driving service here and see what he would charge. His email is lawson_william@hotmail.com You can rent a motorcycle in Progreso at Global Car Rental, email info@globalcarrental.com.mx and their phone number is 969 935 7440. Happy landings! Regards, Juanita Stein, Editor, Yucatan Today
04.

motorcycles

Submitted by ricosuave on Wed, 07/29/2009 - 19:22.
thanks for the info
05.

Day trip to Marina Silcer Chicxulub from Progreso

Submitted by KAT (not verified) on Sun, 11/22/2009 - 15:22.

My husband and I will be in Progreso on December 9th 2009 (Carnival Cruise) and would like to get over to Chicxulub to rent a hobie cat from Marina Silcer. day trip only since we are on cruise ship. Any suggestions for how to do this are appreciated.

06.

Marina Silcer is located at

Submitted by Juanita Stein on Mon, 11/23/2009 - 11:12.

Marina Silcer is located at km 3.5 on the road from Progreso to Chicxulub.
Website: www.marinasilcer.com 

Email: silcer@prodigy.net.mx

Telephone: +52 (969) 934 0491

Open: Tuesday to Sunday 9 am - 5 pm.
You could take a taxi, or if you want to organize something in advance, contact the marina directly. Read more: http://yucatantoday.com/en/topics/marina-silcer and http://yucatantoday.com/en/topics/port-call-progreso

07.

Any BeeKeepers Out There ?

Submitted by Tunnel Guy on Tue, 02/16/2010 - 01:32.

Novice apiarist will be touring the Yucatan area in March, plan on being in the Merida area and would love hookup and see how things are done there.

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