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Additional
information
Location
The
Riviera Maya is located in the southern part of the Yucatan
Peninsula. It is comprised of a group of independent communities
that make up a unique tourism destination: the Mexican Caribbean.
Vistas of the incredible turquoise waters softly bathing the
sparkling white sand extend for miles. Moving south, leaving
behind the deluxe hotels and shopping centers, another world
opens up before you: small cities, few tourists and an abundance
of virgin beaches waiting to be discovered.
Temperature
The
average yearly temperature is 78º Fahrenheit (25.5º
Celsius), with a fluctuation of 5 to 7 degrees. In July, August
and September visitors enjoy spectacular Caribbean skies that
can change in minutes. From November to April, blue skies
and fresh northerly breezes make for perfect beach days.
Clothing
Visitors
should bring a swimsuit and clothing appropriate for a warm
climate: cotton clothes and a good pair of sandals are perfect.
Rubber-soled shoes are recommended for visiting archaeological
sites. Boots, jeans, a cotton t-shirt, cotton jacket and a
hat are best if you plan on exploring the jungle. A light
jacket, shawl or sweater are advisable for the evenings in
November, December and January.
Transportation
Our
bilingual staff will receive you and accompany you on all
our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles.
There is easy access to transportation between small communities,
towns and beaches, and buses and taxis are readily available.
There are regular bus routes and taxis service from Cancun
to Playa del Carmen where you take the ferry to Cozumel.
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Money
Mexico's
official currency is the Peso but most hotels and businesses accept
American Dollars. Credit cards are not accepted in small establishments
or for some services, so we recommend you carry some cash or travelers
checks.
In
Playa del Carmen there are banks and ATMs where you can take out
cash on many major credit cards. You will also find money exchange
establishments throughout the city.
Food and beverages
The
Riviera Maya offers a huge variety of cuisines for your dining pleasure:
Italian, Mexican, German, Japanese, Chinese, Vegetarian and Oriental
are just a few of those commonly found here.
Most
restaurants have a constant supply of some of the area=s delicious
tropical fruits: Pineapple, Mango and Papaya, just to mention a
few.
Bottled
water is your best option to quench your thirst. Almost all stores
have a large variety of brands and most hotels supply water on the
premises.
Communication
International
long distance telephone service is available in all the towns along
the Riviera Maya, and public phones work with either credit cards
or phone cards. There are also several call centers available where
no matter how late it is you can send or receive faxes. Internet
cyberbar are available too.
International
overnight delivery service is also available to most of the towns
in the Riviera Maya.
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