Ways to Get Around in Mexico

How do you get from place to place in Mexico?

When you vacation in Mexico, in the Caribbean region, you want to visit as many destinations as possible. Planning and knowing how to reach each destination and the distances is essential.

In general, the distances between the popular destinations in the area are considered relatively close. The distance between most destinations ranges from one to two hours. The more distant destinations are 3-4 hours away.

The destinations can be divided into two main groups:
• The cities — Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Cancun. These are the most significant destinations and can be reached by any means of transportation.
• The islands — Isla Mujeres, Cozumel and Holbox Island. These are the surrounding islands that can only be reached by ferry.

We have compiled for you the ways to get to each destination and how to get from place to place:

How to get to Playa del Carmen:

Playa del Carmen can be reached by any means of transport, whether by taxi, bus, or car rental.
• From Playa del Carmen – Cancun: one-hour drive
• From Playa del Carmen – Tulum: one hour drive
• From Playa del Carmen – Cozumel: 40 minutes by ferry
• From Playa del Carmen – Chiquila: three hours drive
• From Playa del Carmen – Bacalar Lagoon: four hours drive
• From Playa del Carmen – Chichen Itza: two and a half hours drive

How to get to Cozumel Island:

• Cozumel Island can only be reached via Playa del Carmen.
• The Playa del Carmen ferry terminal is at the following address: CLICK HERE
• Estimated sailing time is about 40 minutes.
• You can find here the hours of the ferry for these two ferry companies: WinjetMx, Ultramar ferry
• You can reach the station by taxi or by ADO bus. You can also get there on foot in Playa del Carmen.

How to get to Tulum:

Tulum can be reached by any means of transportation, whether by taxi, bus, or rental car.
• From Tulum – Playa del Carmen: one hour drive
• Tulum – Cancun: two hours drive
• From Tulum – Chiquila: two and a half hours drive
• From Tulum – Bacalar lagoon: three hours drive

How to get to Bacalar:

You can reach Bacalar by any means of transport. Whether by taxi, bus, or rental car, remember that Bacalar is the most distant destination among all the recommended destinations in the Caribbean. Especially for families, this is an important detail you must consider.
• From Playa Del Carmen – Bacalar: four hour drive
• From Tulum – Bacalar: two hours drive
• From Cancun- Bacalar: five hours drive

How to get to Holbox Island:

Holbox Island can only be reached through the town of Chiquilá
• The Chiquilá ferry terminal is at the following address: CLICK HERE
• Estimated sailing time is about 30 minutes.
• You can find the hours of the ferry here: Holbox ENO
• You can reach the town of Chiquilá from Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or Cancun by taxi, Colectivo, or ADO bus.

Travel times to Chiquilá:
• From Playa del Carmen to Chiquila: two and a half hours drive.
• From Cancun to Chiquila: three hours drive.
• From Tulum to Chiquila: two and a half hours drive.

How to get to Isla Mujeres:

• Isla Mujeres can only be reached via Cancun – Puerto Juarez
• The Playa del Carmen ferry terminal is at the following address: CLICK HERE
• Estimated sailing time is about 30 minutes.
• You can find the hours of the ferry here: Ultramar Ferry
• You can reach the station by taxi or by ADO bus.

How to get to Cancun:

Cancun can be reached by any means of transportation, whether by taxi, bus, or rental car. In addition, the international airport is located in Cancun.
• From Cancun to Isla Mujeres: half an hour by ferry
• From Cancun – to Playa del Carmen: one-hour drive
• From Cancun – to Tulum: two hours drive

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