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MapChick's Maps & Guides on Pinterest. MapChick's Maps & Guides on Pinterest. How to Get From Cancun Airport to Playa Del Carmen - Everything Playa Del Carmen. Cancun International Airport. This is a very frequent question among tourist and the answer is easy. The Cancun Airport is actually between Cancun and Playa Del Carmen, but is still about 50 minutes from the center of Playa. It is well connected by a modern highway that is fast to drive. Here are your options for getting to Playa Del Carmen from the airport 1. 2. 3. If you have 1-3 people you can get a private transfer direct to your hotel for $60 USD. 4. For schedules, here is ADO’s website. Our video on how to get to Playa Del Carmen from the Cancun Airport How to take the ADO Bus from the Cancun Airport to Playa Del Carmen Most international flights arrive at Terminal 3.

For a list of the ADO bus schedule between the Cancun Airport and Playa Del Carmen, see our article here. Terminal 3 stand to buy tickets at curbside. So go outside and you will see a lot of people with signs for people and people offering you taxi service. Exit at Terminal 3. Going back to the airport for departure? 17 Best images about Mexico on Pinterest | Spanish numbers, Spanish and Mexico. Cancun Transfers, Riviera Maya Transfers, Cancun Tours, Riviera Maya Tours and Special Packages - Canada Transfers. Cancun airport - arrivals procedure (aka help for newbies) - Playa del Secreto Forum - TripAdvisor.

PLEASE NOTE – this is a linked “Top Questions” thread and I’d like to keep it as uncluttered as possible. If you have pertinent information to add, then please go ahead and post it here. However, if you have a question, I’d politely ask that you start a new thread. Thank you. Let’s start before you even get to Cancun. NB - you CANNOT print these forms out and complete them ahead of time; you MUST use the actual cards supplied on the plane (or at the arrivals area of the airport). The tourist cards are ONE PER PERSON and you should complete the entire thing, including the side portion. Make sure you have a pen and your passport handy on the plane. OK, so now you’ve landed, deplaned and you’re inside Cancun airport. The line ups at Immigration can be anything from zero to two hours or more, so be prepared for that.

After Immigration, you go through to the baggage hall where you'll retrieve your checked luggage from the carousel. Next is Customs. Happy and safe travels to all. Playa del Carmen: Arriving & Departing - TripAdvisor. If you are traveling to Playa del Carmen, you will likely land at Cancun International Airport (airport code: CUN).

Passengers first clear Immigration then collect luggage for Customs and a possible inspection. Wait for instructions to press the red or green light that will determine whether you have been chosen for a search. Exit into the terminal and AVOID OFFERS FOR TRANSPORTATION INSIDE THE AIRPORT as it is most likely involves a timeshare presentation. Only speak with employees of the company you hired, an official taxi booth employee or an ADO Bus employee with the logo on his/her shirt. Several options for ground transportation to Playa del Carmen, which is approximately 35 km south of the Cancun airport and about a 45 minute to one hour ride. Included Transfers: Vacation packages often include pre-arranged ground transportation to your resort.

To Playa del Carmen by ADO Bus: It's possible to reach near-by 5th Avenue and beach hotels on foot. Most rides are direct to PDC. Taxis: Gangland: The Rise of the Mexican Drug Cartels from El Paso to Vancouver - Jerry Langton. No sign Ianiero murder suspect still being sought - Toronto. It was eight years ago this week that family members discovered Nancy and Domenic Ianiero murdered inside their hotel room in the Barcelo Maya Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico.

No one has been arrested in the slaying of the Toronto-area couple. Mexican police identified Blas Delgado, a resort security guard, as their prime suspect. But there was not even a photograph to aid in the search for Delgado. Now CBC News has obtained a previously unknown photograph of Delgado — a grainy head shot. But there is no indication Mexican authorities are still looking for Delgado or pursuing any other leads in the case. Mexican police identified Blas Delgado, a resort security guard, as their prime suspect. Former Toronto police officer Chris Downer was hired by the Ianiero family to investigate the murders. "The following day he booked off work but was seen on the property, which was against the regulations of the hotel. But he likely never made it that far, and is believed to be still in Mexico. Mexico: Tipping & Etiquette - TripAdvisor. Tipping guidelines for Mexico are nearly the same as tipping guidelines used in the United States or Canada, with some exceptions.

Most service employees earn very little or no base salary and the tips they earn comprise the vast majority of their overall income. If arriving in Mexico without Mexican currency, pesos can easily be obtained at automatic teller machines or casas de cambio which are plentiful. If arriving in Mexico with a small amount of local currency, most international airports from which travelers depart have currency exchanges available for that purpose.

Following are tipping guidelines, beginning with the jobs where tipping differs from the United States and Canada. The bagging clerks (very often children) earn no wage at all. Most people will leave them at least 10 to 20 pesos, more if they take your cart out to your car for you and help you load your groceries. Remember that foreign coins have no value in Mexico. (it is really appreciated if you tip $5/bag!)