r/CancunTravelGuide

All-female group traveling to Cancun/Isla Mujeres in July. Two of us are in our early 30s and one is in her early 20s. It’ll be our first time in the area, so we’re trying to find the right all-inclusive resort.

We’re looking for somewhere with a decent beach and pool for tanning, ideally with less seaweed if possible. We’re not really the party type, so we’d prefer a quieter resort where we can relax and actually sleep well at night. That said, we still care about good drinks, good food, and a nice overall atmosphere.

Adults-only would be a plus, but we’re open to any resort that fits the vibe. Any recommendations for resorts that feel relaxing, safe, and beach-focused without being too loud or party-heavy?

Looking for recommendations on an AI resort for a group of 6 (three couples) in July. Our budget is roughly 1700$ per person with flights included. We’d like to avoid a party atmosphere. We would like to ensure that it’s good food, on the ocean, and easy access to the city should we want to venture off.

We’re currently looking at Haven Riviera and Secrets the Vine. Both of these spots have mixed reviews, especially for the food.

I’m aware with travelling in July, that is peak seaweed season. I’d like to obviously avoid the seaweed if possible, because I’ve heard it’s smelly. I am travelling with many folks who have never been to the ocean or out of the US, so I’d hope we pick somewhere that does their best to maintain the seaweed.

I would greatly appreciate and feed back on Haven or Secrets Vine, or any other recommendations that would work for what we are looking for!!

Thank you in advance

Hello can anyone help me book transportation. I ended up booking my trip myself but whenever I was using other sites transportation was like 60 a person. Now that I’m not in a package it’s like 180$ I need help?

How reliable is the viator app?

Me and my wife, 10 days at Live Aqua in a suit. Dreams do come true with hard work.

Hi! My husband and I are going to Cancun in a week.

We booked our stay at Riu Palace Kukulkan, and I also booked a few tours through Viator, but the pickup times are way too early. I still want to enjoy breakfast at the buffet lol.

Our Chichen Itza tour picks us up at 7:30 am and lasts 12 hours. We’d love to visit the cenotes, but we don’t really want to be on a tour for 12 hours. Does anyone know if there’s a better way to do this tour?

We also bought tickets to Xcaret through Viator, but they would pick us up at 7 am and we wouldn’t return until around 10 pm. We don’t want to spend the entire day there. Is there a better way to get to Xcaret from our hotel?

Thank you in advance!

We just arrived back after driving around yucatan in a rental car. After eurocar dropped us off at the terminal we quickly realized how expensive the taxi monopoly is from the airport to anywhere (we were going to isla mulheres from the port.) and the taxi guys kept running around us and yelling how uber was illegal but online it says it isn’t and that Mexico passed a law that allows uber everywhere. Yet whenever our Ubers were arriving we would see 4-7 guys running up to us talking about us, using their walkie talkies. I litterally pushed one of them away from me two times. Said f*ck off to two of them, after that they stayed a little further back from me and my girl but no more than 15 meters. When our 3rd uber arrived she quickly realized they were on our tail and left and cancelled the trip(like the former ones).

After this one of the ugly taxi guys w walkies ask us how much we paid for the uber and my girl said 500pesos, he instantly agrees to the same price 🚩🚩

We get in a car he hails from the walkie, this car laps around the block to a kid who said “hello, I’m the cashier.” And then whips out his payment terminal. Wanting 550 on card, and that he doesn’t have the tap to pay function - although the machine is completely new. The last 50’ was 5% commission for machine use.
We try paying by tapping through Applepay anyway and it registers so he just wanted to see our physical card (surprise) but luckily the card we used had a little less left and was a debit so was declined. We then remember we have 500 pesos in one of the pocket of our bags and pay w that.
From there the ride starts. We drive for one minute while the taxi driver is on the walkie the whole time, saying he doesn’t speak English. (I live in Brazil and speak portunhol to a great extent so I get around in Mexico easily) and I pick up 40-50% of the conversation he had, kept saying tell Oswaldo to get ready. As soon as he left the more camera filled airport his car “breaks down” him shifting from drive to L to make it seem that way constantly like we didn’t see what he was doing. Pulls into the Starbucks/gomart/gasoline station, where SURPRISE another car will pick you up from here. Instantly another car pulls up, but here we feel like we’re in the movie Taken and are playing the parts of Liam Neesons daughter and friend - so we grab our bags while they’re trying to move them to the new car, and run into the gas station convenience store.
The new car guy stays outside the store and keeps looking at us and walks up to the glass constantly - we decide to go to Starbucks to get WiFi to get the hell out of there. From the starbucks we still can’t order Ubers because it’s still inside the airport.

Longer story short we ended up walking along and crossing the busy highway to the Hyatt just to get far enough to order an uber and feel safe. (200 pesos good company and an honest person)

Please don’t get yourselves into the same situation.

This could’ve gone waaay worse but instincts kicked in at the right moment.

I know we should’ve taken the bus or shuttle even though it takes time. I know.

Has anyone taken the train or know anything about it. Is it reliable etc?
I would like to take it from Puerro Morelos or Cancun to Chichén Itza.

Looking for suggestions between these 3 resorts. Couple celebrating anniversary wants calm and good food and nice beach for relaxation

Hey, I'm about to take a trip to Cancun and I want to propose my GF there, I'm looking for a photographer to capture that moment... I'll be staying at LeBlanc is that a nice place to stay and a good beach for a proposal?

Hey,

Just got back from a week in Punta Cana with my partner. Flew out of Montreal with Sunwing, paid 1400$ each. Was feeling good about it tbh.

Then on day 3 we end up at the swim up bar with another couple from Toronto. Started chatting, comparing notes, and they tell us they paid 719$ each. Same exact week, same room category, same flight. They booked like 5 weeks before departure after watching the prices for a bit.

I almost choked on my pina colada lol.

The wife was telling me they have a whole system, they use some Canadian app or website that tracks all inclusive prices and pings them when stuff drops. I think she said it was called Palmaa or something like that. Apparently saved them a few thousand last year between two trips.

So now im sitting here trying to figure out if i was just naive my whole life or if everyone else already knows about this stuff. Few questions :

1. Is the "wait and watch" thing actually reliable or did they just get lucky ?
2. Anyone else here use price tracking tools for vacations ? Worth it or hype ?
3. Whats your general booking strategy ? Early bird ? Last minute ? Wait for drops ?

Honestly feel kinda dumb for not knowing about this. Cheers !

I will be there in 2 weeks. Trying to get a current update. TIA

So I was planning on taking a trip to the Dominican Republic, but have decided to do Cancun instead. I had been looking at Excellence resorts in the DR, and they tend to have everything I would like to have. Excellence Riviera Cancun seems to also fit the bill, but I'd like some feedback before booking, as a few posts mentioned that it was subpar or that the beach wasn't the nicest...

What can you tell me about ERC or any others you have been to that are mid-range budget?

Looking to stay under $500 per night for an ocean view room (we're going in early September as an FYI for pricing, doesn't need to include flights). This will be a trip for my husband and I as our adults getaway. We want to prioritize relaxation. So key features for us are adults-only, budget-friendly, decent beach location (we do not want to have to bus to the beach), decent food, room with somewhat of a view, and preferably transportation to and from the airport included in the price or at low cost.

Hello so I booked a Riu dunamar resort and flight through Expedia, I know Riu offers free airport transfer, how would I take advantage of this?

It’s my first time going and I’m beyond shocked at the transportation prices I’m heading from Cancun airport to Riviera Maya and all prices i’ve received are $125 and up.
Is this normal? Are there no prices under $100??

Mid–late 20s couple heading to Cancun and trying to find a good all-inclusive that’s a mix of party vibes + good food + some chill time.

Last time we stayed at Hyatt Zilara and loved how relaxing and zen it was, but this trip we want something a bit more lively (pool parties, good night vibes, social energy), just not full spring-break chaos.

We’ve been looking at RIU because we’ve heard the parties are fun, but we’re a bit hesitant since some of the rooms seem dated and I heard there’s no room service 👀

Any recommendations? Going early of September

I live in Playa Del Carmen, I’m going up to Cancun today for a meeting. So I’m not there doing tourist adventure beach stuff.

I want to make the most of the drive and do some things up there.

Generic but top of my head, shopping mall, cinema, lunch.

I work in music/film so anything creative/arts/experience/unique/tech I’m interested in

Meeting is by Plaza Las Americas so anywhere close to there / by uber

For example I’m going to get a sports jersey and would like some cool silver jewellery - nothing that breaks the bank too much

Thrift store clothing like 2nd street or wasteland vibes