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wrote: Thanks. Not going from a cruise, that's why I posted OT. Didn't know if renting a car in Mexico would be a smart thing to do...or not to do. Thanks for your suggestion. There are lots of bus tours available to Chitzen Itza. I suggest leaving the driving to others. It is a long way. The driver will point out what you are seeing on the way there. The tour will provide a guide on the site. They will stop for lunch, which was included on the tour I took. It will be hot at Chitzen Itza. You will be spending several hours in the sun. You will be tired after doing the ruins. On a bus on the way back you can relax. And they will have beer and soda available if it is like the tour I went on. Your hotel probably has an arrangement with a tour operator. -- Charles |
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BrianK wrote in news:13pl0bhb3866c72
@corp.supernews.com: Topes or Speed bumps. They go down instead of up. It's like a "U" in the road. In rain they can fill up with water obscuring how deep they may be. At night they aren't always clearly marked. Hit one too fast and you can loose your suspension. Try to make mental notes of topes location while driving in daylight. Topes can also be pretty darn high speed bumps hit one too hard and you will hit your head. Trust me you don't want to be in a fender bender in Mexico. In Mexico, you are guilty until you can prove your innocence. You are required to remain in Mexico until the claims of both parties in an auto accident have been settled. That's why it's so important to take the rental agency's insurance. The agency will do everything that they can to keep you out of jail and let you go home. Happy and safe driving. Remember, watch out for those topes! AMEN! -- Joseph Coulter, cruises and vacations www.josephcoulter.com 877 832 2021 904 631 8863 cell |
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"Joseph Coulter" wrote in message . 97.136... "Newby" wrote in : Might be traveling to Cancun later this year, June or July. Is it advisable to rent a car or depend on local transportation? If I go, I would like to visit Mayan ruins. Any recommendations as to which to see? Thank you for any help. Mexico has greater liability issues, do (it is mandatory) take all the insurance they will sell you. Driving isn't so bad but you don't wnat to have trouble in Mexico. I would rent for the day and go to the ruins (it is what I did) and not have a car most of the time. Beware free car rental in Cancun it is all about (as are all freebies in Cancun) time share. -- Joseph Coulter, cruises and vacations www.josephcoulter.com 877 832 2021 904 631 8863 cell Thanks for the info. It is NOT mandatory to take all of the insurance. In fact, if you credit card is primary for foreign locations, that would be enough for most people. I always rent a car for RM. I wouldn't stay in Cancun. I would especially recommend it over a bus for visiting the ruins, especially Coba. Cancun is full of American teenagers looking for alcohol. If bars full of teenagers is not the scene for you, I recommend not staying in Cancun. |
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LeeNY wrote: On Jan 25, 10:10 pm, Larry in AZ wrote: Always take a bus tour if one is offered, particularly if it's going to be a tiring day as stated above. I couldn't disagree more with this statement. Big tour groups work for some, but many of us find them unpleasant. Just because you got there on a bus doesn't mean you have to stay with the group. Just make sure you know where and when to find the bus to return. If the other services offered in the package make it worth the additional price over public transportation, it's certainly something to consider. -- Bert Hyman St. Paul, MN |
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On Sat, 26 Jan 2008 06:28:36 -0800 (PST), LeeNY
wrote: On Jan 25, 10:10 pm, Larry in AZ wrote: Always take a bus tour if one is offered, particularly if it's going to be a tiring day as stated above. I couldn't disagree more with this statement. Big tour groups work for some, but many of us find them unpleasant. I just don't get my jollies out of parading around ancient ruins with 60 complete strangers. I'd much rather go it alone. I bet the OP might be able to arrange for a private tour from Cancun, if making the trip on his own exceeds his comfort level. It'll probably cost, but it would be worth it to me, not to have to travel in a stuffy crowded bus and then have to tour as a large group once at my destination. It's all about an individual's comfort level. But, to say "always", as in "always take a bus tour if one is offered" might work for you, but not for everyone. I'm in the process of planning a trip arriving in Cancun in April and departing a week later from Mexico City. I won't be driving. I'll be using local first-class buses (when possible) to get around Yucatan and possibly local airlines to get to Mexico City. Mian interest is Ancient sites and colonial sites, but also all the normal tourist things for a once-off tourist. I'm also posting occasionally in r.t.l-a but I'd appreciate any suggestions from people here. I'm not a backpacker, just a 60yo wanderer, so I do look for some of the creature comforts these days (see the blog:-) Cheers, Alan, Australia -- http://loraltravel.blogspot.com/ latest: Slovenia |
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I would suggest you use www.hotwire.com where you can in Mexico such
as Cancun. You generally can get quite good deals there for lodging. On Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:56:26 +1100, Alan S wrote: On Sat, 26 Jan 2008 06:28:36 -0800 (PST), LeeNY wrote: On Jan 25, 10:10 pm, Larry in AZ wrote: Always take a bus tour if one is offered, particularly if it's going to be a tiring day as stated above. I couldn't disagree more with this statement. Big tour groups work for some, but many of us find them unpleasant. I just don't get my jollies out of parading around ancient ruins with 60 complete strangers. I'd much rather go it alone. I bet the OP might be able to arrange for a private tour from Cancun, if making the trip on his own exceeds his comfort level. It'll probably cost, but it would be worth it to me, not to have to travel in a stuffy crowded bus and then have to tour as a large group once at my destination. It's all about an individual's comfort level. But, to say "always", as in "always take a bus tour if one is offered" might work for you, but not for everyone. I'm in the process of planning a trip arriving in Cancun in April and departing a week later from Mexico City. I won't be driving. I'll be using local first-class buses (when possible) to get around Yucatan and possibly local airlines to get to Mexico City. Mian interest is Ancient sites and colonial sites, but also all the normal tourist things for a once-off tourist. I'm also posting occasionally in r.t.l-a but I'd appreciate any suggestions from people here. I'm not a backpacker, just a 60yo wanderer, so I do look for some of the creature comforts these days (see the blog:-) Cheers, Alan, Australia -- http://loraltravel.blogspot.com/ latest: Slovenia |
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"Newby" wrote in message ... "Joseph Coulter" wrote in message . 97.136... "Newby" wrote in : Might be traveling to Cancun later this year, June or July. Is it advisable to rent a car or depend on local transportation? If I go, I would like to visit Mayan ruins. Any recommendations as to which to see? Thank you for any help. Mexico has greater liability issues, do (it is mandatory) take all the insurance they will sell you. Driving isn't so bad but you don't wnat to have trouble in Mexico. I would rent for the day and go to the ruins (it is what I did) and not have a car most of the time. Beware free car rental in Cancun it is all about (as are all freebies in Cancun) time share. -- Joseph Coulter, cruises and vacations www.josephcoulter.com 877 832 2021 904 631 8863 cell Thanks for the info. Going to the ruins, get on a bus. Is a long day, and coming back about 80% of the people fell asleep. |
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"Newby" wrote in message ... "sue mullen" wrote in message ... Newby wrote: Might be traveling to Cancun later this year, June or July. Is it advisable to rent a car or depend on local transportation? If I go, I would like to visit Mayan ruins. Any recommendations as to which to see? If you are going from a cruise, I would do a cruise ship excursion so you will be sure the ship won't leave without you. If you are staying in Cancun I would rent a car so you can come and go as you please. sue Thanks. Not going from a cruise, that's why I posted OT. Didn't know if renting a car in Mexico would be a smart thing to do...or not to do. Thanks for your suggestion. I rent cars when I go to Cabo. But for the ruins tour I would take a bus. They may include the tour guide in the price. But is a long day and coming back most of the people on the bus fell asleep. |
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Calif Bill wrote:
Going to the ruins, get on a bus. Is a long day, and coming back about 80% of the people fell asleep. Sure they fall asleep, they have nothing else to do. |
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"Mr. Travel" wrote in message . .. Calif Bill wrote: Going to the ruins, get on a bus. Is a long day, and coming back about 80% of the people fell asleep. Sure they fall asleep, they have nothing else to do. We were all tired after a long day in the sun. |
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