There
are two main highways that run through the Riviera Maya: one which
parallels the coast to Tulum and then turns inland, and another
that goes from Tulum to Coba. Along the coastal highway, there are
roads that turn towards the beach or into the jungle; their condition
varies considerably. They can be anything from a paved street to
a dirt path and often lead to secluded beaches, beautiful cenotes
or hidden restaurants. There are a number of options for transportation
from the airport to the Riviera Maya. Rental cars are available
as well as taxis, airport transfer vehicles and private hotel transportation.
A comfortable and economical option is the use of the local buses
which departs from the terminal in Cancun. Transportation between
towns and beaches in the Riviera Maya is also easy; buses run regularly
from Cancun to Tulum, stopping at points of interest on the way.
There are bus terminals in Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Car rentals,
taxis and tours buses are also plentiful. For longer trips, small
planes leave from Playa del Carmen and there are ferries with regular
departures from Playa del Carmen and Calica to the Mexican Caribbean
islands.
There
are two main highways that run through the Riviera Maya: one which
parallels the coast to Tulum and then turns inland, and another
that goes from Tulum to Coba. Along the coastal highway, there are
roads that turn towards the beach or into the jungle; their condition
varies considerably. They can be anything from a paved street to
a dirt path and often lead to secluded beaches, beautiful cenotes
or hidden restaurants. There are a number of options for transportation
from the airport to the Riviera Maya. Rental cars are available
as well as taxis, airport transfer vehicles and private hotel transportation.
A comfortable and economical option is the use of the local buses
which departs from the terminal in Cancun. Transportation between
towns and beaches in the Riviera Maya is also easy; buses run regularly
from Cancun to Tulum, stopping at points of interest on the way.
There are bus terminals in Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Car rentals,
taxis and tours buses are also plentiful. For longer trips, small
planes leave from Playa del Carmen and there are ferries with regular
departures from Playa del Carmen and Calica to the Mexican Caribbean
islands.