Merida International Airport

Hola, from Progreso heading towards Merida, just before you enter the city you will turn right on the Periferico (ring road) (the signs will direct you to Celestun and/or Campeche) and follow it down to the south end of the city. Look for the exit to Uman (going south) but GO IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION going north (you will pass UNDER the overpass). You should now be on Av. Aviación and you will look for the airport on your right hand side. Here is our map.

The easiest way would be to take a taxi from Merida airport to the "CAME" bus depot on Calle 70 between 69 and 71 (there is another bus terminal right across the street, so be sure you go to CAME.) There are buses every half hour or so from Merida CAME to Campeche. Fares are either 152 pesos or 180 pesos (first class and deluxe) for the 2 hr. 20 min. trip. Schedules: http://www.ticketbus.com.mx/wtbkd/index.jsp

There is public transportation in Merida from the airport to the bus depot, but you have to walk from the airport terminal out to the main road to catch a city bus...a long walk...and then ask all the passing buses if they go to CAME. Take a taxi instead.

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Sorry, we just saw your post. By now you know that the airport opens VERY early in the morning to accommodate those early flights. Hope you had a great trip!

About an hour from Centro.

Mayair has flights: https://www.mayair.com.mx/

No there isn't...you will either have to overnight in Cancun, rent a car, or take the bus. Click here for more info.

Yes, cars and vans are available. Taxi for up to 4 pax: 1150 pesos. Van for up to 7 pax: 1500 pesos. You can reserve by calling 999 946 1529. Ask for Carlos Medina, but he does not speak much English. The drive should be OK at night, I wouldn't suggest it if you are renting a car and driving on unfamiliar roads, but a taxi driver will have no problem. You can also reserve transport with:

http://lawsonsdriving.blogspot.com/

and

http://www.yucatan-connection.com/

I should have asked if it's also possible to walk out to the taxi stand at the airport and hire a cab to Celestun or is it further than they might like to go? Thanks!

Thank you all for your suggestions!

Apparently not...I cannot find anything...do an internet search for Belize city and see what turns up. But there is a bus with ADO...I'm sorry I could not be of more help!

What is the date of your departure?

Here are a couple of places that offer lots of vegetarian options:

http://yucatantoday.com/en/restaurants/100-natural
http://yucatantoday.com/en/restaurants/amaro

FYI, Yucatecan cuisine is pretty meat-oriented, but you don't have to limit yourself to just the above 2 places to eat. Any other international restaurant will have veggie options, our whole list is here: http://yucatantoday.com/en/restaurants

Re. lack of Spanish: lots of people in the tourism industry here speak English and they want to help you! Bring along a phrase book and you'll be fine.

Driving is similar but the signs are in Spanish.

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You can check in as early as 5 am.

I have taken this flight to Houston a dozen times and I usually arrive around 5.30 am, and there is already a check-in process which is well underway. If the airline tells you to arrive 2 hours ahead of time, there will be people there to check you in!