By plane:

The nearest airport with regular international flights is Cancun. From here you can either rent a car (best to organise before you arrive at the airport), or you can take a taxi, private transfer or public transport.

If you’re flying into Cancun and then taking the bus to El Cuyo, please CLICK HERE for full information.

By car:

Please note –

  • Driving to El Cuyo in the day is scenic. However, driving at night in Mexico is not easy. Street lights are rare and road markings and reflectors on smaller roads are old and worn. 
  • Watch out for the speed bumps. If you’re lucky, there might be a handpainted ‘tope’ sign made by the locals…
  • Gas Stations are usually open 24 hours. Please note, most gas stations outside big resorts do not take international cards and therefore you need cash. 
  • Have cash for toll roads – sometimes card machines don’t work!
  • Police checkpoints are stationed at the entrance/exit of reasonably sized towns. Checkpoints have speed bumps and you must slow down to pass through. Stop if requested. Ideally have photocopies of your documents rather than originals to hand over if asked. Do not give a police officer money. If they claim you have done something wrong, go with them to the nearest station so they can issue your fine properly. 
  • Lastly, GPS and cell signals are weak in rural areas so your phone has to work overtime when using online maps. Download directions and bring a car charger.

For routes from: Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Valladolid and Merida CLICK HERE

By public transport:

Please note –

  • DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, BUSES ARE RUNNING LIMITED SERVICES AND TIMETABLES ARE NOT RELIABLE. PLEASE AVOID PUBLIC TRANSPORT OR TRAVEL EARLY IN THE DAY (AND WITH AMPLE TIME FOR DELAYS) IF YOU NEED TO BE SOMEWHERE AT A SPECIFIC TIME!
  • Even prior to the pandemic, getting to El Cuyo by public transport wasn’t quick, so if you’re travelling by bus, stay a day or 2 to make it worth it!
  • You can’t book bus tickets in advance, just pay when you arrive at the bus station or when you get on. (ADO online is the exception)
  • ADO, Oriente, Mayab and Noreste are the four main bus companies that cover longer distances. Some independent companies cover the more touristy destinations and smaller colectivo shuttle buses/taxis cover shorter distances. Not all buses have AC, and some are more comfortable than others – so your journey could be an interesting (and hot) experience.
  • Plan an early start on your travel day. If you miss a bus, you should stilll get to El Cuyo on the same day. 
  • PLEASE REMEMBER – El Cuyo is in Yucatan and is one hour behind Cancun, Quintana Roo.

For detailed public transport information from: Colonia Yucatan, Tizimin, Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Valladolid CLICK HERE  

By private transfer or tour:

For information on private transfers and taxi services, please CLICK HERE

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