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going to mexico in 2 weeks!
so i will be in mexico at the barcelo maya palace resort which looks GORGEOUS! just wondering? has anyone traveled to mexico/have any tips on must sees? i will be near tulum and chichen itza (ancient mayan ruins) which i will definitely be touring.
but any tips on how the mexican citizens are? anyone think i could hire a taxi driver for the day to take us around for like $60?
-dealing with customs at cancun airport. are they friendly?mean? i hear stories of them charging people for "overweight bags" when they really arent
any other tips/advice/experiences/ is appreciated?
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taxis are cheap.. they are like $3 ride but you have to negociate before you get in the car! if you dont say anything they will charge you whatever they want
and dont rent your own car.. the driving down there is insane
customs are kinda scary.. just stay calm and don't fool around
there are tons of online books to read
i went to alcopulco but it should still be a similar expirience
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okay i went this past summer. when you get to the airport you will be attacked by people trying to get you to buy vacation packages. IGNORE THEM!!!!! we made that mistake and fell into their trap and then found out that our hotel offered a wayyy better package.
also what you absoultly must do is sign up for the package where you go ATVing through the jungle, then you speed boat and last you snorkle. IT IS THE BEST PACKAGE! so much fun. and in the package if you dont like to ATV you can horse back ride instead. i didnt get to do that but i heard it was a blast cuz you go into the water with the horses.
also when you go to tulum...listen to your tour guide....you learn so much ..its amazing. dont get to close to the iguanas..they bite....i learned that the hard way...also they wont let you go on the ruins because tulum is too old. (i broke the rule and went on it and almost fell 20 feet down onto hard concrete cause a bat flew out at me...bad idea haha) but the chichen iza you can climb so have fun!!
dont drink the water inless it is bottled or they tell you it was purified....their water isnt as clean as ours so if you drink their water you will get very sick and it will ruin your vacation.
and with the taxis....do not pay ANYTHING over 30 american dollars!!! they will try to scam you and make you pay 60...just walk away and say i can get it for less and they then will say OKAY OKAY COME BACK I TAKE YOU FOR 25! we did it everytime...haha
if you want to just roam the city and go shopping i suggest you take the bus...it is much cheaper....(they only take pesos though) and the bus is very fast...so make sure you are ready to get on and off. be careful when walking on the sidewalk..the buses zoom by so fast you can get sucked into it (i almost did and my mom freaked out hahaha)
if your a girl...your going to get hit on alot so be prepared and watch out
some 40 year old guy asked to be my boyfriend...so funny...
but then 4 20 year old guys on motorcycles tried to get me to get on the motorcycle and take me clubbing....that would of been a very bad idea....
if your going to go to the clubs then be careful what you drink....ive heard some stories and they arent good
when at a flea market and your shopping never settle for the price they tell you..bargain down. my dad got this set of beautiful plates for 20$ and the guy first told him 45$! they will do bargain very low...
also you dont have to exchange your money to often because in the tourist areas they take american money....but its also exciting to exchange some money so you can see what pesos are like. they are beautiful coins and paper. i kept some....
HOPE YOU HAVE FUN! i loved it and i cant wait to go back again
ps.when you go to the beach...lay in the white sand..it is great for your skin!!!
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