Cancun, Cozumel and Playa Del Carmen

Getting there

Once in Cancun and heading south, you can either pick up a car shuttle or Taxi from the airport, or rent a car from many international agencies available at the airport. (Budget, Hertz etc.). It is a very easy drive south along highway 307; this road was greatly improved and expanded over the last 2 years and has become safe and comfortable to drive.

Direct flights to Cozumel and Cancun from the US are offered by American Airlines, ? (800) 733-4300, Continental, United, Northwest, Mexicana and Aero Mexico. There are additional domestic flights from Acapulco, Cancun, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Merida, Monterey, and Veracruz. Cruise ships from Miami: Norwegian Caribbean Lines, Holland America, Carnival. Cozumel island also can be reached by bus ferry, car ferry and hydrofoil from Cancun. Isla Mujeres is reached by bus ferry, car ferry and air taxi from Cancun. AeroCozumel and Aerocaribe fly between the islands. Cozumel is a 40- to 60-minute boat trip from Cancun.

Once in Playa del Carmen, you wont need a car to get around, however, it is very useful to have a vehicle if you intend to venture out and take day trips.