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Important Facts |
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Language: Spanish, English is also spoken |
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Time
Zone: GMT-5
(Oct-April), GMT-6 |
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Visas: Citizens
of Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay do not
require a visa. Citizens of Paraguay, Bolivia,
and Peru are required to obtain a visa.
The permit allows for a 90-day stay. |
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Electricity: 110V, 50Hz |
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International Phone Code:
52
Area Code: 987 |
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Immunizations: None |
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Cost |
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Currency: Mexican Pesos |
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Dining:
Budget: US$ 3-5
Moderate: US$ 7-12
Top End: US$ 15 and above |
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Lodging:
Budget: US$ 30-40
Moderate: US$ 40-60
Top End: US$ 100-300 |
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Best time to Travel |
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The Mexican Caribbean is known for its
splendid weather. With over 200 sunny days without
rain, more than the Virgin Island and The Bahamas,
and the average temperature of 21°C-31°C (70°F
- 88°F). The summer days are hot. Although not
on the hurricane belt, Cozumel can suffer from tropical
rains. The rainy season is between the months of
June to August. It can also rain during June and
September. |
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Getting there |
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There
are numerous flights that get to Cancun international
airport from major cities around the world. From
the airport it is a 30 or 40 minute taxi ride to
Playa del Carmen. From then on, the best way to
get to the island is by ferryboat. It takes about
25 to 45 minutes to get there. That depends on the
ferry speed. The ferryboats sail off from the docks
at Playa del Carmen every hour. The last ones are
at 10 PM.
When returning from Playa del Carmen it is best
to take a taxi, but not from the terminal, they
have set prices that are higher. It is best to make
arrangements with the driver before taking off to
avoid an uncomfortable moment later.
There are also buses from Cancun bus station to
Playa del Carmen. They depart every 15 minutes and
cost only S4.
Another choice are the flights from Cancun, which
take only 15 minutes. The planes are small and are
propeller. The Cozumel airport is on the north side
of the island and only 5 minutes from town.
TRANSPORTATION
(within Cozumel)
The most common
form of transportation is by taxi. There are
set fairs from and to the hotels and the price
can change in accordance to passengers. One
can also rent a car, jeep, or motorbike. There
are a dozen or more rental places in town. |
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