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Mexico, New York and Miami Travel Plan
Google map, hostel details, activities, nightlife and cost calculation
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Travel route alternatives
Start by visiting the coast and take underwater photos.
Leave package at hostel in Cancun before visiting Chichén Itzá, Merida, Campeche and Uxmal during an inland tour.
TravelPlan
New Mexico is not a safe place for tourists travelling alone according to Lonely Planet. You can instead fly directly between Miami and Cancun and also between New York and Cancun.
You spend all your time on the Yucatán peninsula which is safe. Beside snorkeling/diving you also visit some of the Maya ruins. You will make two smaller routs by bus.
During the inland tour you visit the cities Merida and Campeche. You visit the Maya ruins at Chichen Itza and Uxmal.
During the coast tour you travel between Cancun and Tulum. On your way you visit the famous dive and snorkeling island Cozumel. You also visit the "backbacker" island Isla Mujeres where you go by bicycle to the different snorkeling beaches. You also spend some night at Plays del Carmen and visit the Maya ruins at Tulum.
You spend three nights in Miami and three nights in New York.
A flight from Miami to Cancun cost about 700 SEK and takes 40 minutes. You can arrive early in the morning and have time to travel directly to Tulum. There are a lot of flights from Cancun to New York from around 1200 SEK with one stop and less than 2000 SEK directly.
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http://www.solutionsabroad.com/en/security/security-category/kidnapping-in-mexico.html
http://www.ticketbus.com.mx/wtbkd/I18n.tb?language=en®ion=US
http://www.ado.com.mx/ado/index.jsp
http://www.peoplesguide.com/index.html
http://www.peoplesguide.com/1pages/chapts/pubtran/bus/1busindex.html
Miami ( 3 nights )
See Miami information.
Tulum ( 1 night )
Flight ( American Airlines ): Miami 09:50 => Cancun 10:40
Bus: Airport => Cancun bus station
If you arrive at the International Airport then exit the front of the airport and walk to your right. There is usually a bus there but if not either ask a porter or just walk over to the bus stand which is right at the end of the front of the terminal. ADO now offers 1st class bus transport from the airport to the Cancun bus station located in downtown Cancun.
Taxi from Cancun bus station to the airport is around a half an hour drive at 60 pesos.
Bus: Cancún => Tulum
It is 133 km from Cancún to Tulum.
Tulum is situated south of Playa del Carmen.
It is more relaxed and has Maya ruins and small beaches.
Taxi: Bus station => Hostel
If you are in Tulum town bus station, just take a taxi and in 7 minutes you will be at the hostel.
Activities:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g150813-Activities-Tulum_Yucatan_Peninsula.html
http://www.travelyucatan.com/tulum_mexico.php
The walk to the ruins is approximately 1 km. There is a little train that transports people back and forth to the ruins all day. Last time we took the train it was $1 USD one way. On a hot day you can save time and energy by taking the train.
Tulum ruins has one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. You can jump in the water at Tulum ruins and swim north to Boca Paila [we have done this]. Even if you are just going to visit the ruins it is still quite an experience to swim out on the ruins beach and see the ruins from the water. On a hot summer day it is a great way to cool off.
Visit craft market.
Snorkeling along the coast here is not that good. Lots of sand and weeds.
We can't say where the best place is to eat in Tulum Pueblo. Personally our favorite is the BBQ Chicken from Dona Rosas.
Accommodation: Hostel in Tulum
Island Cozumel ( 2 nights )
Taxi: Hostel => Bus station
Bus: Tulum => Playa del Carmen
Walk: Bus terminal => Ferry terminal
The ferry docks to Cozumel are located close to the bus station. 5th Avenue, Quinto Avenida, is the main street that runs parallel to the ocean. It's around 500 meters from the water.
The ferry dock in Playa del Carmen is located on Calle 1 Sur, east of 5th Avenue.
Ferry: Playa del Carmen => Island Cozumel
The most common method of transportation to the island is by boat. There is a ferry service that connects Cozumel to Playa del Carmen for pedestrians and a ferry out of Calica for vehicle transportation. The ferry connecting to Playa del Carmen runs quite frequently. There are two separate ferry companies running ferries back and forth from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel. One ferry leaves 5 to 10 minutes ahead of the other one. Both ferries are more or less the same in comfort, speed and amenities. It does not matter which ferry you take.
There are a number of different places where you can buy your ferry ticket. There are booths on 5th Ave. and more booths close to the docks. To our knowledge the ferries are never completely sold out, except the early morning rides because of workers going to Cozumel, so you can always get a seat.
http://www.granpuerto.com.mx/EN/index.html
Other ferriy: http://www.mexicowaterjets.com/eng/ ( $155 one way )
Taxi: Ferry terminal => Hostel
Just outside of downtown Cozumel, near the beaches.
A 5-10 minute Taxi / scooter ride from Downtown, the Airport or the passenger
ferry terminal.
The Beachouse is located within the Country Club Estates, a very safe,
neighborhood next to the Nicklaus-designed PGA golf course. Follow the North
road past all Hotels and turn left before the Golf Club. If you reach the Golf
Club make a U turn and take the first right.
Cozumel has a very good taxi-service. Prices one way between 80 - 100 Pesos.
If you wish to rent a car or scooter, we can help you on prices, just let us
know in advance.
Activities:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g150809-Activities-Cozumel_Yucatan_Peninsula.html
http://www.travelyucatan.com/cozumel_mexico.php
The island is approximately 48 km long and 16 km wide. It is about 20 km from the mainland, and some 60 km south of Cancun.
Water temperatures range from 25°-28°C throughout the year.
All popular snorkeling beaches have lockers and snorkel equipment for rent.
For snorkelers, there are plenty of places to go off the shore if you have your own gear and a rental car.
Snorkeling trips by boat are available at the lobby of any hotel or the ferry docks.
Snorkeling Cozumel is a lot differnet than snorkeling the mainland. In many locations on Cozumel as soon as you go out a few yards you are in deep water, but the visibility is good.
The fish are bigger too. Many species of fish you see snorkeling the mainland are young and habitate there to avoid larger preditors.
The two most common snorkel spots on the island are Chankanaab and Dzul Ha. Snorkeling quality is the same at both locations. Chankanaab is a eco-park, with all the bells and whistles, to which you have to pay admission. Dzul Ha is a free road-side attraction that you park at and jump in the water.
If you're traveling with your family Chankanaab is recommended as you can spend the whole day there. If you are a couple looking for a cheap snorkel experience go to Dzul Ha.
Accommodation: Hostel on Cozumel
Playa del Carmen ( 2 nights )
Tourist city at the sea with white coral beach and coral reefs a little bit out.
Nightlife.
Taxi: Hostel => Ferry terminal
Ferry: Island Cozumel => Playa del Carmen
Walk or Taxi: Ferry terminal => Hostel
Activities:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g150812-Activities-Playa_del_Carmen_Yucatan_Peninsula.html
http://www.travelyucatan.com/playa_del_carmen_mexico.php
Along 5th Avenue you will find numerous stores selling interesting items as well as restaurants and hotels. There are clothing stores selling the latest trends from Europe as well as Cuban Cigar and Rum stores. It is a vibrant atmosphere reminiscent of a carnival. We have seen live lions, fire breathers, giant boa constrictors and a cavalcade of characters parading down 5th. There are also lots of bars along 5th making it a good place to party. The after hour clubs swing into action after 12:00. These clubs are located on the beach away from the majority of hotels and resorts because of the noise level.
Accommodation: Hostel in Playa del Carmen
ADO Bus station
Hostel
Located 4 blocks from the ADO Bus station on Calle 8 . From ADO, go four blocks to Calle 8, turn left and walk 20 meters, we are located on left above Los Secretos Restaurant Lounge.
Isla Mujeres ( 2 nights )
Walk or Taxi: Hostel => Bus terminal
Bus: Playa del Carmen => Cancun
Taxi: Cancun bus terminal => Puerto Juarez ferry terminal
http://www.islamujeres.info/info/getting_there.asp
If you are already in Cancun, the best way to get to the island is to hop in a taxi and go directly to Puerto Juarez.
The taxi fare is 35 Pesos maximum.
Ferry: Puerto Juarez ferry terminal => Isla Mujeres
http://www.islamujeres.info/planning/ferries.asp
There are 3 main ferry services for getting to Isla Mujeres. They operate from Gran Puerto, Puerto Jaurez and Punta Sam. There also ferry services from the hotel zone as well, but these are usually associated with day trips and are much more expensive than the normal services.
Puerto Juarez is the old tried and true people ferry, also during the high season you may find the wait here shorter.
Boats leave about every half hour from Puerto Juarez and take about 20 minutes to arrive on the Island. You can buy your tickets at their desk or on board if you are running late. Each crossing costs 35 Pesos.
Walk: Ferry terminal => Hostel
Activities:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g150810-Activities-Isla_Mujeres_Yucatan_Peninsula.html
http://www.travelyucatan.com/isla_mujeres_mexico.php
Isla Mujeres is a small beautiful island located a short ferry ride from Cancun. The island is seven kilometers long and less than one kilometer wide.
The town is not big. You can walk every street in under two hours and probably one if you walk really fast.
Rent a bicycle and snorkel at different places.
Accommodation: Hostel on Isla Mujeres
When you arrive at Isla Mujeres, walk down the dock 3 blocks and turn left on that street, after supermarket. Walk three blocks and take a right on Matamoros Street. Walk to the end of the street Poc Na Hostel will be there next to the beach
- or -
Hotel Marcianito if you want to relax
170 SEK for a double room
Just right 4 blocks from the ferries, not more than 5 min walking. Taxi and bus stops are located at the ferries.
Cancun ( 1 night )
Walk: Hostel => Ferry terminal
Ferry: Isla Mujeres => Puerto Jaurez ferry terminal
Taxi: Ferry terminal => Hostel
http://www.islamujeres.info/planning/taxis.asp
Activities:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g150807-Activities-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html
http://www.travelyucatan.com/cancun.php
http://www.travelyucatan.com/cancun_information_tips.php
Cancun is Mexico's most visited tourist destination and boasts over twenty-five thousand hotel rooms.
The hotel zone is an island shaped like a 7. It is joined to the mainland on the southern tip by the Punta Nizuc Bridge and the Playa Linda Bridge at the northern end. This 22 km strip of sandy beach is bisected by a long main street named Kukulcan Boulevard.
This is the tourist mecca of Mexico and the Mexican government provides a safe environment for this to flourish. Crime is taken very seriously here. You are indeed safe.
Accommodation: Hostel in Cancun
Leave snorkeling equipment at the hostel since you don’t need it for the inland tour.
Walking directions:
From the ADO/main bus terminal : As leaving the terminal exit left to Uxmal avenue. Cross at the crosswalk Uxmal avenue and turn right on Uxmal: Walk to the Extra
store on the corner and turn left on Margaritas street . Keep walking straight
on Margaritas: You will walk past Parque Las Palapas (a park with a big stage).
A school will be on your left. Follow the street until you hit a small parking
lot. You will see several small restaurants Across the parking lot, you will
see another small park called Parque del Arte. Walk through this small park you
will see a long wall with graffitti art and "Quetzal Hostel" above the
doorway.
If you are arriving by shuttle or taxi, please give them the address below.
We have grafitti art all along our wall.
Cancun is a real city with a small island called "Isla Mujeres" just outside the city.
Kohunlich with Maya ruins and "Maskernas" pyramid.
Chichen Itza ( 1 night )
Walk: Hostel => Bus station
Bus: Cancún => Chichen Itza ( near Piste on the map )
Activities:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g150808-Activities-Chichen_Itza_Yucatan_Peninsula.html
http://www.travelyucatan.com/piste_chichen_itza.php
Piste is a small town located 2 km away from Chichen Itza ruins. There are hotels and Mexican restaurants.
There is also no colectivo from the ruins to Piste so you either have to walk or take a taxi. Taxi one way is $3.00 US.
Accommodation: Hotel at Chichen Itza
Merida ( 3 nights )
Bus: Chichen Itza => Mérida
Activities:
http://www.travelyucatan.com/merida_mexico.php
Merida is a safe place to visit and the people are warm and friendly. I asked a friend once about crime in Merida and he simply stated that there was no place to run there. Being such a close-knit society I took it to mean that violent acts of crime are simply not committed here that often because they are more or less one big family.
If you are in relatively good shape and don't mind the heat [it's hot in the summer] then you can walk to almost every attraction if you stay near the downtown main plaza. This is a great way to get to know the city and once you figure out the street [calle] numbering system, getting lost is unlikely.
Visit the Maya ruins at Uxmal (ATS Ruta Puuc bus):
Uxmal is located 50 miles south of Merida. Public transport is very limited in this area in comparison to other regions in Mexico, and most of the buses that pass-by Uxmal are tour groups on the Ruta Puuc. To explore this area independently, it's best to rent a car for your visit.
ATS Ruta Puuc bus: A convenient but brisk way to travel to Uxmal from Mérida is to take the daily Autotransportes del Sur (ATS) Ruta Puuc bus. It departs the 2nd class TAME station (Calle 68, between 70 and 72) at 8:00am and stops for one half hour at Kabah, Sayil, Xlapak, Labná, and two hours at Uxmal.
To Mérida: The return bus leaves Uxmal at 2:30pm. Round Trip: MX$148/US$15.
Numerous ATS or CINTLA 2nd class buses depart Merida’s TAME (1 ½ hours, 8 daily, 6:00am to 6:00pm, MX$41/US$4).
From Uxmal to Merida: ATS (5 daily, 9:20am, 12:45, 3:20, 5:50, 8:20pm, MX$41/US$4). Northbound buses stop in front of the Hotel Hacienda Chichen. Buses also continue south on Highway 261 into the state of Campeche. Flag one down on the highway at the intersection with the road leading to the ruins. Travel to the city of Campeche from Uxmal costs MX$91 and takes three hours.
Accommodation: Hostel in Merida
When you leave the bus terminal walk from street 67 to street 64 here turn to the left and it follows right until arrive at street 55 there you turn to the right and walk a step and here we are, we are near to the main square, parks and theaters. ???????????????????????
Campeche ( 3 nights )
Bus: Merida => Campeche
$152, 2 hours 20 minutes, many buses each hour.
Activity:
http://www.travelyucatan.com/campeche_mexico.php
A number of upper-class Spanish mansions, churches and other colonial buildings still standing which serve as the city's chief attractions.
Streets in Campeche are numbered. Streets running north-south have even numbers; streets running east-west have odd numbers; street numbers ascend towards the south and east.
Fish the real flats of the Campeche Bay in its magnificent miles of mangrove channels and mouths. Fishing Charters and Kayak Fishing for spinning or flyfishing in the search of great fighters: TARPON, SNOOK OR CUDA.
Accommodation: Hotel in Campeche
America Centro Hotel is located right in the heart of Campeche, only 20 minutes from the airport, offering its visitors easy access to the main points of interest.
Cancun ( 2 nights )
Bus: Campeche => Merida
$152, 2.30 hours, many buses each hour.
Bus: Merida => Cancún
From $268, 4 hours, many buses each hour.
Activities:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g150807-Activities-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html
Accommodation: Hostel in Cancun
Fetch snorkeling equipment at the hostel.
New York ( 3 nights )
Taxi: Hostel => Airport
Taxi from Cancun bus station to the airport is around a half an hour drive at 60 pesos.
Flight ( B6 ): Cancun 12:55 => New York ( John F Kennedy ) 18:54
See New York information