Getting to Cancun
Transportation around Cancun
There are several convenient Cancun transportation options for exploring the area’s exciting attractions.
- Buses: Cancun has a good public system that operates around-the-clock. The buses are safe, comfortable and motor up and down the Hotel Zone and around the downtown area. Simply flag down drivers and have Mexican pesos on hand. For longer excursions, Cancun has regional buses that travel to Tulum, Chichen Itza and other points of interest.
- Rideshare apps such as Uber and Didi (popular in Mexico) are available in Cancun.
- Taxis: Taxis are also ubiquitous in Cancun and a good option for short jaunts around town. Be warned that taxis do not have meters, so it’s best to agree on a price before you depart. Fares will often be cheaper when paid in pesos rather than dollars.
- Rental car: If you want the luxury of having your own set of wheels and no time constraints, then renting a car is a smart option. Note that full liability insurance is required to drive in Mexico, as is a current driver’s license from your home state. For better rates, book your vehicle online in advance.
- Ferry: Isla Mujeres is renowned for its amazing snorkeling and unspoiled beaches. To get there, take the ferry from Puerto Juarez, about 10 minutes outside of Cancun.
Of note: You can easily reach the Cancun International Airport by taxi, shuttle, or ADO bus. The ADO bus has a route that takes you from downtown Cancun to the airport in less than 40 minutes.
Quicker options would be via taxi or rides share. In addition, if you have a group of three or more, taking a shuttle is recommended. Shuttles are the cheapest and most stress-free way for you to get to and from the airport. There is also a 24-hour bus system that runs through the Hotel Zone and downtown Cancun.
If you’re looking to travel outside of Cancun, daily regional buses can take you to Playa Del Carmen, Tulum, and Chichen Itza.
Other Travel Information
Explore more travel information
Frequently Asked Questions
There’s never a bad time to add Cancun to your travel list! Winter through early spring, which is considered the higher season, offers great weather and beaches that tend to have a lot of people but clear from seaweed. Summers are hotter, though with fewer people around it’s a great time to explore the area.
Seaweed (sargassum) tends to be more prevalent on Cancun beaches during the summer. Since the arrival of seaweed is unpredictable, this can happen sometime in April or extend through August. Seaweed is generally cleaned off the beaches quickly.
Yes! The vast shoreline stretching along Cancun’s hotel zone offers several family-friendly beaches. A few spots, such as Playa Bellenas, may have stronger waves and are more apt for experienced swimmers. In addition, Playa Norte on Isla Mujeres just a short ferry ride away is renowned for its calm waters and soft, white sand.
Cancun is one of the most visited cities in Mexico, welcoming millions of visitors each year. As a top tourist destination, local safety measures help ensure peace of mind for travelers while enjoying the area’s beaches and historic sites. In general, visitors are encouraged to exercise caution while traveling, and stick to well-lit areas after the sun has gone down.
- Carnaval (Mardi Gras a la Mexicana – generally February or March)
- Mexican Independence Day (With festivities and fireworks night of Sept. 15th) VIVA!
- International Music Festival / Festival Internacional de Musica Cancun (October)
- Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) – Nov 1st – 2nd
- Riviera Maya Jazz Festival (Late November)
- New Year’s – Because who wouldn’t want to ring in the New Year at the beach?
More questions?
Feel free to send us an email with any and all questions you might have regarding the start of a Casago Franchise!
We'd love to help answer your questions!