El Rey ruins – 0.5 miles La Isla shopping center – 2 miles Playa del Carmen – 30 miles Xcaret – 33 miles Tulum – 38 miles Cancún International Airport (CUN): Approximate driving time is 15 minutes and distance is nine miles. Driving directions from Cancún International Airport: Take airport access road going east and follow signs to Zona Resortera and Blvd Kukulcan. Proceed north on Blvd Kukulcan, resort is located on the right shortly after Km marker 19. Authorized taxis, minivans (or collectivos), and private cars are the best way to make the journey from the airport to the resort. Transportation options can be accessed as you exit the terminal to your right. A private taxi to downtown Cancún: $16–$25 USD. A private taxi to the Resort Zone: more than $36 USD. Collectivos provide transportation to downtown Cancún: $5–$15 USD. A private car service to your resort can be arranged: more than $36 USD. Rental cars are available at the airport and on this Web site: more than $36 USD. Note: Only authorized taxis are allowed to transport guests from the airport to their resorts. However, all taxis can take passengers to the airport from the city or Resort Zone–cutting the fare almost in half. Getting around: The resort is located within Zona Holtelera, or Resort Zone adjacent to an 18 hole golf course. Guests are within walking distance to the El Rey archeological site and the scenic El Mirador lookout point. Public and private buses connect the Resort Zone to downtown: less than $5 USD. Once downtown, most tourist attractions are easily accessible by foot. Taxi rates in Cancún are determined by zones and the minimum fare within the Cancún Resort Zone is $5 USD per ride. A list outlining the various taxi rates throughout the city should be available at the resort front desk: $5–$15 USD. Taxis can be rented by the hour or day to visit the historic Mayan ruins in the area: more than $36 USD. Always negotiate the taxi fare before beginning any trip. Rental cars offer a convenient way to visit points outside the city: more than $36 USD. Mopeds are an easy, yet risky, way to get around the city and islands: $26–$35 USD. |