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  1. sendar avatar

    RE: Ruta Puuc from Oxkutzcab

    by sendar 24 February 2012

    The roads are definitely doable on a bicycle. The land is pretty flat. But if you want to see everything in one day, I think you'll end…

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    RE: Ruta Puuc from Oxkutzcab

    by rjonsun 23 February 2012

    I wasn't real impressed with Lol Tun when we went a few years back. The guides were pushing for 100 MP a person tip and there were about…

  3. mclarjh avatar

    RE: Ruta Puuc from Oxkutzcab

    by mclarjh 23 February 2012

    Thanks for that report. Would the same route be doable on a bicycle?

  4. sendar avatar

    Ruta Puuc from Oxkutzcab

    by sendar 23 February 2012

    We recently did part of the Ruta Puuc after staying overnight in Oxkutzcab. Couldn't find much about it online before we did it, so I'll…

  5. kevj avatar

    Uxmal Transportation

    by kevj 18 January 2011

    Do taxis circulate regularly around the Uxmal ruins? I will arrive on public transportation and want to visit Kabah the same day before…

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    RE: Mayan Ruins around Merida

    by ejalbright 12 November 2010

    You can do pretty much all the sites except for Oxkintok in a day provided you get an early start and are at Uxmal at opening (8 a.m.).…

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    RE: merida bus to uxmal

    by BiggE 27 September 2010

    Here is an excerpt from Yucatan Today: Puuc RouteSubmitted by admin on Fri, 11/14/2008 - 20:13. Archaeological Sites The Puuc Route,…

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    RE: Questions about Merida and Chichen Itza

    by kevj 26 January 2010

    For sites near Merida there is a daily +Ruta Puuc+ bus. It is not a tour but does provides transportation via a public bus to Uxmal, Kabah,…

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    RE: Best place for online work in Northern Mexico?

    by grilango 30 November 2009

    Mérida is pretty happening as far as the Yucutan goes, though it certainly has a very laid back rhythm. There are flights on Continental…

  10. kevj avatar

    RE: Labna and Sayil

    by kevj 26 October 2009

    I visited Labna and Sayil a few years ago on the Ruta Puuc bus #1 mentioned--the two sites are not very far apart. The bus gives you about…

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    RE: Yucatan highlights

    by cdffirefly 10 October 2009

    While in Akumal, Yal-Ku is a great place to snorkel, avoid Xel Ha. The adults should not miss La Buena Vida……great bar! If you want…

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    RE: Day trips from Progresso or Merida

    by fionacarolina 08 December 2008

    It depends on how far you want to go. Celestun is definitely a good choice, take the boat tour to the mangrove + fishing and eat fresh…

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    Re: Uxmal and Ruta Puuc by motorbike/scooter?

    by rjonsun 14 July 2008

    We based ourselves in Ticul for a couple of days. We went to the bus station where the taxi drivers hang out and negotiated a per hour…

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    RE: Uxmal and Ruta Puuc by motorbike/scooter?

    by cdffirefly 13 July 2008

    You won't find anything to rent in Oxkutzcab and I doubt anything in Ticul. Merida is only about 50 miles from the Ruta Puuc and has…

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    Uxmal and Ruta Puuc by motorbike/scooter?

    by AndreasT 12 July 2008

    Hi, I'm planning a trip to the Yucatan in september and it would be a shame to miss the ruins of Uxmal. But I would also like to visit…

  16. kevj avatar

    RE: Yucatan Questions

    by kevj 07 May 2008

    A car would give a little more flexibility but is not necessary for visiting the major sites. I have visited a number of the ruins in…

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    Uxmal and Ruta Puuc in One Day?

    by kevj 22 October 2007

    There is a daily Ruta Puuc bus from Merida, as #1 said. It has been a couple years but, as I recall, the bus departs Merida at 8am and…

  18. Ye Olde Thorn Tree avatar

    Report from Mexico + Corrections and supplements

    by Ye Olde Thorn Tree 16 December 2002

    Hi

    I decided to read again the reports I have sent to the ThornTree last week. It was not an easy job :)

    First of all I…

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