TOURIST SERVICES

 

Playa del Carmen is one of the best-linked destinations in the Mayan Riviera. Highway 307 leads to Cancun, which lies 68 km (42 mi) to the north, and to state capital Chetumal, which is 320 km (198 mi) south of Playa del Carmen. By boat, Playa del Carmen has an important dock where ferries depart to Cozumel daily. As for air travel, the best option to arrive at this paradise in the Mayan Riviera is the Cancun International Airport, located about 45 minutes from Playa del Carmen.

 

Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancun (Cancun International Airport) ? Located off the Cancun-Tulum Highway, 5 km (3 mi) from the hotel zone and 8 km (5 mi) from the downtown area. The airport has taxi and bus services that will take you to Cancun, the hotel zone and Playa del Carmen.

 

Terminal de Autobuses de Cancun (Cancun Bus Terminal) ? Located in downtown Cancun on the corners of Avenida Uxmal and Avenida Tulum. Taxis and buses provide local transportation.

 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND INFORMATION

 

Mayan Riviera Tourism Board ? Tel. (998) 859-2170

 

Red Cross - Tel. (998) 873-1233

 

Emergency highway road service ? Tel. 078

 

Emergencies ? Tel. 060

 

Police - Tel. (998) 873-0242

 

Highway Patrol - Tel. (998) 873-1107