Cancun to PDC (45 km): shared shuttle $10-17.50, Uber/Didi $17.50-25, taxi $20-30 negotiated. Takes 45 min-1.5 hr. Book shuttles online cheaper.
PDC taxis: 50-100 pesos downtown, no meters, negotiate before boarding. Airport 400-600 pesos. Ask 2-3 drivers for prices. Uber/DiDi also available.
Find cheap eats in Playa del Carmen for $0.50-$5. Street tacos cost 10-20 pesos, complete meals at Mercado 28 cost 70-100 pesos. Local markets offer authentic food at budget prices.
Best authentic Mexican food in Playa del Carmen: Mercado 28 and local markets. 50-100 pesos per meal. Try cochinita pibil, poc chuc, papadzules.
PDC emergencies: call 911. Main hospitals: Hospiten, Costamed, Amerimed, Hospital Joya (all 24/7 with English). Cruz Roja for affordable care. Pharmacy clinics from $2 USD.
PDC transport: Colectivos 10-20 pesos in town, 50 pesos to Tulum. Taxis 50-100 pesos city trips. Only InDrive available (Uber/Didi not available in PDC).
Colectivos: cheapest PDC transport. Catch on Av 30 (local) or Main Terminal (long-distance). Wave to flag down, check windshield, pay pesos. Every 15-20 min.
Top things to do in Playa del Carmen: pristine beaches (Mamitas, Playacar), snorkeling the Barrier Reef, cenotes, Mayan ruins day trips, Quinta Avenida shopping, and island excursions to Cozumel.
Mexican citizenship: 5 years residency (2 if married to Mexican). Spanish test + history exam. Max 6 months outside Mexico. Dual citizenship allowed.
Mexican residency offers unlimited stay, 40-60% tax savings on property sales, vehicle ownership, banking access, and senior discounts. Process takes 2-4 weeks.
Mexico special visas: Spouse sponsorship (from $6,562 combined), work permits, student visas, family sponsorship. Reduces financial requirements.
Mexico permanent residency: need 4 years temp residency + $8,750/month income. Never expires once approved. Complete requirements guide.
Mexico temp residency: $5,250/month income OR $87,500 investments. Apply at consulate ($56), complete at INM within 30 days. Valid 1-4 years with work permit.
No visa needed for most nationalities visiting Mexico. FMM tourist card costs 861 pesos (~$50), allows up to 180 days. Passport needs validity for stay only.
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