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Cancún, Mexico Chichén Itzá from Cancun: tour ($60-150, 10-14 hrs) or drive (2.5-3 hrs, ~$80 total). Leave by 5-6 AM to beat crowds. Opens 8 AM.
Cancún, Mexico Rent a car in Cancun safely: use EasyWay or America Car Rental (less conspicuous), document condition, drive conservatively. Most rentals are uneventful.
Cancún, Mexico Cancun storms are usually brief 30-60 minute afternoon showers. For rainy days: Puerto Cancun Mall, Plaza Las Americas, Mayan Museum, or catch a movie.
Cancún, Mexico Yes, restaurant scams exist in Cancun but are avoidable. Watch for hidden charges, unauthorized items, and automatic tips. Always review your bill.
Cancún, Mexico Visitax: ~$18 USD per person. ONLY use visitax.gob.mx—scam sites charge 200-300% extra. Enforcement inconsistent. Funds sea turtle conservation, beach upkeep.
Cancún, Mexico Best Cancun beaches for kids: "Top of 7" northern Hotel Zone has calm, shallow water. Royal Cancún is praised by families. Avoid spring break mid-March.
Puerto Morelos, Mexico Puerto Morelos: authentic fishing village, quieter than PDC/Tulum, reef-protected beaches, walkable downtown, expat infrastructure. 30 min from Cancun.
Puerto Morelos, Mexico Puerto Morelos has the freshest seafood - fish from local fishermen daily. El Pesquero for beachfront, El Nicho for upscale. 20-30% cheaper than Playa del Carmen.
Puerto Morelos, Mexico Puerto Morelos adventures: scuba diving 1,200-1,800 pesos, cenote snorkeling 400-600, zip-lining 600-1,200, paddleboarding 400-600, jet skis 1,500-2,500/hr.
Puerto Morelos, Mexico Puerto Morelos: beaches, cenotes (Azul 20 min away), reef snorkeling, mangrove tours, charming town square. Quieter than Cancun/PDC. Cenote tours 400-600 pesos.
Puerto Morelos, Mexico Puerto Morelos taxis: 40-60 pesos in town, 400-500 to Cancun Airport. No meters—agree on price first. 10-20% surcharge after 10 PM.
Puerto Morelos, Mexico Puerto Morelos has English-speaking doctors (300-500 pesos), pharmacies 50-70% cheaper than US, dentists, legal services. Cancun hospitals 30 min away.
Puerto Morelos, Mexico Puerto Morelos live music: mariachi at beachfront spots, salsa at bars, acoustic in El Centro. Most nights have entertainment. No cover, just order drinks.
Puerto Morelos, Mexico Puerto Morelos happy hours: 4-7 PM, 2-for-1 drinks, cocktails 40-60 pesos, free botanas. Best deals on margaritas, mojitos, micheladas. Most affordable Riviera Maya.
Puerto Morelos, Mexico Free WiFi in Puerto Morelos: cafes (15-40 pesos for drinks), restaurants, hotel lobbies, and beachfront spots. Easy to stay connected.
