Private airport transfers...worth it?

Discussion in 'Temptation Cancun' started by eyvette1, May 7, 2011.

  1. 4biddenpleasrs

    4biddenpleasrs I can choose my own title Registered Member

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    I stole this from a Google search:

    Cancun Buses


    cost $7 pesos (NO American coins) per person / 1 way. You get a ticket, but, it is for their control. There are 4 buses R-1, R-2, R-15 & R 27. If you are traveling within the hotel zone then it really does not matter what bus you take (Wet'n Wild is the exception. It is in the hotel zone but only half the buses go there so ask before you get on). R-2 & R-15 go to Wal-mart & Mercado 28. R-1 you ask! Well, it now goes almost everywhere. You have to read the front right window of the bus as it lists where it ends up. R-1's will go to Puerto Juarez, Wal-mart, Plaza 2000, Mercado 23, the bus station & places I have never been. The R 27 turns left on Tulum Ave & goes to Plaza Las Americas (the local's mall).


    Cancun Bus Tips

    a) Last man standing does not win anything. It means you will be flying soon. If you are the last person to pay the driver then before you can think about where you want to sit he will be going 78 miles per hour.

    b) Telling the bus driver where to get off is a good start but not always will it work. Most do not speak English well enough to understand you. Have an idea of where you are going before you get on. Look for landmarks.

    c) They will not stop to let you off unless you ask them to. Don't assume they stop at all the stops.

    d) To flag a bus down you need to wave one of your body parts.

    e) Cheapest tour in Cancun so enjoy it.

    f) Get on in the front and off from the back door whenever possible.

    g) Don't bring drinks on the bus as they will most likely end up on someone else.

    f) When getting off NO ONE moves for you so if the bus is packed, put your head down and push.

     
  2. Craig5867

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    So R2 takes you from TTR to walmart, which one brings you back?
     
  3. 4biddenpleasrs

    4biddenpleasrs I can choose my own title Registered Member

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    Anything that says hotel zone
     
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    Thanks, so you just tell the driver which hotel?
     
  5. eyvette1

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    I would appreciate it. I booked through them wanting to stop for just a quick run in. Any info will be appreciated.
     
  6. Andrea&Mario28

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  7. 4biddenpleasrs

    4biddenpleasrs I can choose my own title Registered Member

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    There's only 1 hotel zone. The front of the bus will say hotel zone on it somewhere.
     
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    See if the travel agent will refund your transfer that was included. We like the private transfers too. There is a fridge in your room and they supply you with water and pop daily. We didn't make it to Walmart last trip at all. Sour puss 2 40oz come from home and Glenn buys duty free for his crown.
     
  9. Steve

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    Apologies for the delay, been wrapped up in other things today.

    I did chat with Brant via email and he said anything south (i.e towards Playa del Carmen) isn't a problem as the driver can stop at the first 7/11 just past the airport.

    For hotels in the Cancun hotel zone, going via the coast route the first 7/11 is by Senor Frogs which is beyond many hotels and could entail a lot of extra driving. After Senor Frogs then there are a lot of stores but they are all difficult to park at and besides, any one hotel is only a few minutes walk from a store in any case.

    I didn't ask specifically about Temptation, just Cancun Hotel Zone in general, but I would suspect for Temptation the driver would uses the downtown route. If so, then there are quite a few stores on the way and I still think if you ask nicely at the beginning of the journey then the driver will most likely stop for a few minutes depending on his schedule.

    You may not realise though that there is actually an Oxxo store right across the street from Temptation, just cross the road turn left and walk 200 yards. If all you want is bottled water and red bull they'll most certainly have it.
     
  10. MACLAN

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    Depends on the time but here is my take:

    The good - I got an airport / TTR round trip deal, it was only $20 through bookit and they ended up giving it to me due to a small issue, which was pretty cool.

    However… the Bad – from the airport TTR is a long way because they drop everyone else off first which takes forever because they try to max the buses out. This seemed like it took for ever!

    Cost for a taxi: Taking a taxi is about $60 US from the airport to TTR and $28 back to the airport from TTR.

    The time factor: This really depends on how you are traveling, what your wearing and ultimately what time you get in. If you arrive before your check in time (3PM) sometimes they may have your room ready so you’re all set. If it’s not TTR will check your bag and give you a bracelet so you can go drink. Now I would suggest having a bathing suit ready so you’re not sweating to death.
     
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