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Transportation in the Yucatan
Here in the Yucatán, we are often reminded that the journey can be the destination. Whether you are riding in a horse-driven carriage down Paseo Montejo in Mérida, or driving down a country road past jungle and cornfields, getting there is half the fun! Mérida and Campeche are walking cities... old colonial cities that have been renovated to provide you with hours of walking adventure. When you get tired, you can choose from taxis, horse-drawn carriages, extensive bus systems or rental cars. All are readily available and easy to use.
Driving in the Yucatán is easier than you might think. Main roads, such as the road between Mérida and Progreso, or Mérida and Cancún, are in excellent condition. Country roads are also pleasant, though often narrow and not recommended for nighttime travel. Mexican drivers don't always turn on their headlights at night, and many of the village residents walk the roads after their workday. So if you aren't used to driving in Mexico, don't take any chances after the sun goes down.
The bus system in the Yucatán is extensive and can take you almost anywhere. The buses between the bigger cities are luxurious, air-conditioned and inexpensive, and are often the best way to travel long distances, as you can take your eyes off the road and enjoy the sights around you.
In the cities, be sure to keep your eyes out for the tourism police. They are a professional group specially trained by the Yucatecan Police Department to assist visitors, and can be identified by their blue and white uniforms in the major cities.
The regular city, state and federal police are there to protect you, and unless you do something dangerous or get into an accident, you probably won't have any dealings with them. If you are in an emergency, don't hesitate to call on them.
For auto emergencies, Mexico has the Green Angels (Angeles Verdes) who will fix tires and other minor auto problems and get you on your way again. Find their number on our Emergency Phone Numbers page.
Another way to get around is to hire a car and driver:
LAWSON PERSONAL DRIVING SERVICE
Cel. (999) 947 7599
Email: lawson_william@hotmail.com
YUCATAN CONNECTION
Tel: (999) 922 0565
Cel: (999) 163 8224
Email: info@yucatan-connection.com
Website: www.yucatan-connection.com
It is easy, safe and fun to travel here. Contact one of the many competent travel agencies here to help you make the most of your stay!
from Merida airport to Chuburna
We have rented a house on the beach at Chuburna. What is the best way to get from Merida Airport to Chuburna? We would rather not rent a car for the duration of our months stay. We arrive in the evening.
Also, any comments about Chuburna area would be helpful. This is our first adventure in this area.
to chuburna
You have 3 options if you don't want to rent a car. 1. Take a taxi from the airport to Chuburna, I would guess it would cost about 700 pesos. 2. Reserve transport with William Lawson Driving Service, his email is lawson_william@hotmail.com or 3. Take a cab from the airport to the Merida bus terminal for Progreso (Calle 62, between 65 and 67) and when you get to Progreso take another bus to Chuburna. This may or may not be convenient late at night depending on schedules, and you may not want to be overwhelmed with logistics the minute you get off the plane! Here is our article about bus transportation: http://yucatantoday.com/en/topics/yucatan-bus-lines-and-taxis and here is our article on the beaches: http://yucatantoday.com/en/topics/beaches-gulf-yucatan
taxi
Hello, I'm wanting to see if this is possible. I want to take some transportation from Progreso to the ruins, then after the ruins take transportation to Merida. Then after an afternoon at Merida take transportation back to Progreso. One of my questions is this: can I take a cab to the ruins from Progreso, will they wait on us, and then take us on to Merida? Or do you suggest some other form of transportation? Does a bus go from Progreso to the ruins? And then would we take a bus from the ruins to Merida? What about on the way back from Progreso to Merida?
Thank you very much
re. taxi
If you want to do all this in one day, your best bet would be to either rent a car, hire a taxi to stay with you the whole time, or hire a driver. Contact Lawson Driving Service, William Lawson, at
lawson_william@hotmail.com to get a quote.
Transportation
We often have renters of our house in Chicxulub that sleeps 10 with the same problem as you. Fortunately we have relatives that pick up at the airport and drop them off. Cost is about $50 USD one way. Also, they do trips as guides.
Also, in Progreso, there are "combis" that hold up to 10, that can be hired for a day for about $120 USD.
PS our house is "castillo-nicte-ha.com" on the Internet
My email is Stangar2@netzero.com
transportation to Chicktzen
How long a bus ride would it be from Playa Del Carmen to the Chitzen ruins? Are there buses available for this tour?
Re. transportation to Chichen Itza
Please read our article about bus travel here:
http://yucatantoday.com/en/topics/yucatan-bus-lines-and-taxis
Tulum-Coba-chichen itza
I will be staying in Akumal and planning on renting a car and would like to go to Chichen Itza. On my map it looks like the closest way is Tulum to Coba to Chemax and then on old 180 to Chichen Itza. Is this safe? I have viewed maps from the internet do not even show a road between Coba and Chemax. Three years ago I rented a car and drove from Akumal to Coba. It was not a very wide road but it got us there. It looks like less than a 2 1/2 hour drive from Akumal. Any thoughts?
re. tulum
The road from Tulum to Coba to Valladolid has been upgraded and is excellent and safe, and yes that is about how long it would take. Happy travels!
City busses
Is there a web site that showes the bus schedules and routes in and around Merida?
re. city buses
Unfortunately, the busses in Merida are all run by different companies, it is difficult to find schedules. Maybe this article will help you out:
http://yucatantoday.com/en/topics/yucatan-bus-lines-and-taxis
Also check the city website: http://www.merida.gob.mx/transporte/
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