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RE: Day Trips in Yucatan

by RobertSDF 27 May 2012

". We were stopped by police once, between Valladolid and Coba. The police checked our passports, drivers license, and rental car contract.…
Re: Day Trips in Yucatan

by jeanfromboston2 27 May 2012

We were just in the Yucatan a month ago, so I can address some of your questions. We rented a car from Easy Way car rental. They pick…
Day Trips in Yucatan

by skicrazy72 25 May 2012

Hi, I’m looking for a fair amount of information on day trips from Playa del Carmen area. We are staying in the *Grand Mayan Riviera…
RE: Yucatan to Belize

by Greggo 15 May 2012

Hi Tim, I guess we all agree here. Cancun is a definite no. You will not like Playa Del Carmen. It is just too busy, lots of shops but…
RE: Yucatan to Belize

by hopefulist 15 May 2012

Hi, Tim - You might want to spend a couple of nights in/near Tulum to dive a cenote or 2 - really fascinating. We stayed at (and loved)…
RE: Traveling to Chichen Itza for the Autumnal Equinox 2012

by aslukas 13 May 2012

While Guatemala and Belize are both wonderful, I agree that your time will be best spent if you stick to the three states of the Yucatan.…
RE: Guatemala to Yucatan

by Greggo 10 May 2012

I too was trying to be helpful. I think the part about including Mexico in your plans kind of throws the whole Guatelmala/Antigua thing…
RE: Yucatan Itinerary in June: beaches, interior

by jeanfromboston2 04 May 2012

This is what we did just 2 weeks ago: Rented car at Cancun airport from Easy Way. They are great. Note that when you come out of the…
RE: Yucatan Itinerary in June: beaches, interior

by 55vineyard 02 May 2012

For the Jungle Place, you must have reservations and they book up fast, write NOW to Heidi. If she is booked up, then Punta Laguna, somewhat…
RE: Yucatan Itinerary in June: beaches, interior

by kwallek 02 May 2012

Coba, 40 miles inland from Tulum, is a nice ruin and has an old time Club Med to stay in that is not too pricey. I'm a fan of Isla Arena…
RE: Where to go in 15 days?

by heyduke 02 May 2012

Oaxaca, San Cristobal de las Casas, Palenque, Bomampak, Yaxchillan, or >Tulum, Coba, Valladolid, Merida, Chitzen Itza.
Yucatan Itinerary in June: beaches, interior

by nopajoju 02 May 2012

Hello everyone, We'd welcome some input on the plans we have so far for our 3-week trip this June. We're traveling as a family (2 moms,…
leave luggage area at ruins?

by anitatravel 28 April 2012

I know Chichen Itza provides a leave-luggage service. I just wonder Uxmal, Coba and Tulum also have something similar. Thanks
Re: Yucatan Itinerary

by Orm 21 April 2012

Wow, looks like a busy schedule. I think you got everything covered, but I think you maybe a little tired with all of that running around…
Yucatan Itinerary

by egkrs1 21 April 2012

Very tentative plan for our trip next week to the Yucatan for our friends’ wedding. We will be there for 2 weeks and just tacked on the…
RE: tour through coba

by montereyjack 20 April 2012

You will want to start out early in the day so it is cooler at Coba. Easy drive. The turnoff to Coba off the highway is a roundabout which…
RE: tour through coba

by VANEPLAYA 19 April 2012

From Puerto Morelos you should travel south to Tulum via Playadel Carmen, then to Coba, there are no problems at all! And the road is…
Re: tour through coba

by VANEPLAYA 19 April 2012

You can get the guide at the entrance of Coba, as Paty says.. Alternative tours take you to a small village to eat with the locals at…
RE: tour through coba

by patywolf 19 April 2012

Yes have done this a couple of times. You arrive at the site and then get a guide. The whole of Coba village is a Mayan village so all…
RE: Safe to drive a rented car around the Yucatan to see some Mayan temples?

by bedknobs 12 April 2012

There are arguments for and agaisnt a car. Personally, I prefer to use public transport for long distances and get a car for a few days…
RE: Where to Go?

by chris0daniel 02 April 2012

Oregon--You're lucky to have so much time available for your trip! But, even if you begin your trip in July and end it in October, lowland…
RE: Guatemala's Mayan ruins versus the Yucatan

by hopefulist 01 April 2012

I waaaaay preferred Ek Balám and Cobá to Chichén Itzá. Palenque and Tikal are my favorites so far. I love Copán, too, but partly becaus…
RE: Which Mexico/Guatemala ruins to prioritize on a short trip?

by rayosx 01 April 2012

I agree with 1969...Tikal and Palenque. Chichen Itza is nice, but further away. Do not know the others but have been to Tulum and Coba…
RE: Which Mexico/Guatemala ruins to prioritize on a short trip?

by heyduke 01 April 2012

With only 12 days I would see Chitzen Itza, Coba, Tulum, Palenque, Yaxchillan, Bonampak. Those sites are some of the best and would cut…
RE: Which Mexico/Guatemala ruins to prioritize on a short trip?

by bokajo 01 April 2012

Copan is in Honduras, Coba is near Playa del Carmen. A great place to visit is Ek Balam near Valladolid. Another one nearby is Mayapan.…