Mexico by bus: Cancun to Playa del Carmen

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  • čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
  • How easy or safe is it to travel within Mexico? This time we're headed to Playa del Carmen, but we'll get there by bus after flying to Cancun. Join the adventure!
    We landed at the Cancun airport at night, so we spent the night at a hotel nearby in order to travel to Playa during the day. We caught the well-known ADO bus from the airport, but we made a mistake that almost made the whole experience a little more challenging.
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    Cancun to Playa del Carmen, Mexico:
    00:00 What's in this video?
    00:49 Flight to Cancun
    01:33 Outside the Cancun airport
    02:58 Overnight in Cancun
    04:10 Going back to the airport
    04:46 Waiting for the bus. What could go wrong? 🤔
    06:00 Bus from Cancun to Playa del Carmen
    07:31 Main tourist area in Playa del Carmen
    08:40 Hotel in Playa del Carmen
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Komentáře • 182

  • @RenataPereiraTV
    @RenataPereiraTV  Před 2 lety +14

    Hola, hola with another adventure! Want to see more of Mexico? All videos are here: czcams.com/video/el6PmzJe4Kg/video.html 🇲🇽😍

  • @theoadelaidabondocabe7261

    Renata: Thanks you so much for Today’s remarkable video in July of 2022.I wish you ALL the BEST from Mexico 2022!

  • @MRJULIOAVILA
    @MRJULIOAVILA Před 2 lety +2

    I appreciate your informative video as well as arriving early at foreign airports and ground transportation.

  • @theoadelaidabondocabe7261

    Renata: I wish you guys ALL the BEST in Mexico on your remarkable visit in July of 2022.I really LOVE this great video released today 2022!

  • @vitasoy1437
    @vitasoy1437 Před 2 lety +1

    Great videos with clear and fun narrative! I stumbled upon your TJ video last week while doing research for my visit. Awesome channel!

  • @wagneroliveira9875
    @wagneroliveira9875 Před 2 lety +1

    Lindo Video Renata. - Matei a saudade desse lugar. Playa del Carmen é um charme. Obrigado.

  • @theoadelaidabondocabe7261

    Renata: Thanks you so much for this remarkable video from Mexico in July of 2022.I am hoping to watch more new videos from Mexico in July of 2022!

  • @Yasin_Affandi
    @Yasin_Affandi Před 2 lety +5

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful video n for showing Cancun n Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.

  • @AmbientWalking
    @AmbientWalking Před 2 lety +3

    Looking forward to a new trip with you on your amazing channel. Amazing journeys. Thanks a lot for them. : )

  • @theoadelaidabondocabe7261

    Renata: Happy happy 4th of July on Monday in peace 2022.I wish you ALL the BEST on your remarkable videos 2022!

  • @luna-rt4vx
    @luna-rt4vx Před rokem +1

    Great video I’m going back to Cancun but this time my friend isn’t picking me up and I’m taking a bus. This was great to watch

  • @theoadelaidabondocabe7261

    Renata: Thanks you so much for this remarkable video on your great trip to Mexico in July of 2022!

  • @BeachPleez
    @BeachPleez Před rokem

    Always enjoy your videos!

  • @AnaTravelstheworld
    @AnaTravelstheworld Před rokem +1

    Wow! You have some great videos! Just came across your channel and binged through like nothing ☺️☺️

  • @user-qg2iy9ci7m
    @user-qg2iy9ci7m Před 2 lety +5

    Hello,Renata. Thanks for a nice report of Playa de Carmen. I know how beautiful the Carib is. I visited Isla Mujeres last Christmas time. I stayed there for 3 nights and loved it. It was much quieter than Cancun and we can enjoy water activities and the prices are inexpensive. That’s the difference from Cancun. Next time I want to visit Playa de Carmen. Hisashi

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před 2 lety +3

      So cool. Thanks for sharing. Keep watching, Isla Mujeres is coming up 👍😀

  • @luizantoniodemoraes7086
    @luizantoniodemoraes7086 Před 2 lety +1

    Vamos.. Para a praia....... Lugares maravilhosos..... Adorei

  • @kcsnew
    @kcsnew Před 2 lety +2

    Had been to Cancun but not Playa, look forward to your rest of the videos👍

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you. Playa and Cozumel are perfect alternative to bustling Cancun

  • @terry-cn8ks
    @terry-cn8ks Před 2 lety +1

    Looking forward for your next video and you and Gordon stay safe Thank You Renata

  • @methemonkeyking
    @methemonkeyking Před rokem

    Enjoyed your video. Thanks

  • @jkpdadventures7188
    @jkpdadventures7188 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video. I was thinking of taking the local bus into the main bus station in Cancun to then transfer to Playa Del Carmen. I did not realize you can go straight from the airport. Thanks for info! Price is very good too. I love Playa Del Carmen, the last time I went we had rented a car and drove there on the way to Chichén Itzá. Thanks for sharing!

  • @jess49497
    @jess49497 Před rokem

    wow I loved your video, Mexico is a country full of culture and traditions, a beautiful country even if they say otherwise, I hope to see more of your videos of this great place, congratulations.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před rokem +1

      Wow! Thank you very much. We have plenty more videos about Mexico...Playa, Cozumel, even Mexico City itself. Enjoy!👍😀

  • @johngrubb007
    @johngrubb007 Před 2 lety +6

    On our last trip to Merida, we flew from Calgary to Cancun with the intention of catching the bus from the airport to Merida. Unfortunately, our flight was delayed and we missed the last bus by 15 minutes. We had to go into Cancun to the bus depot there where we were able to catch a later bus. The busses there are really comfortable and we've used them a few times.

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks for sharing. Very good buses they have. By the way, Gordon is from Alberta...I have visited YYC many times.

  • @goingbacktoourroots
    @goingbacktoourroots Před rokem +1

    Such a helpful video

  • @spurlujzauton-utfelen8157

    Great video! I was there 25 years ago. the room is beautiful .new sub 💞

  • @HarryPotterTheGreat
    @HarryPotterTheGreat Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you Renata!

  • @roelvillamor1471
    @roelvillamor1471 Před 2 lety +3

    I support your observation regarding taxis in Mexico and each part of the world. There are so many tourist traps that visitors should always be careful and study well the places they will visit. Enjoy Mexico and its beach destinations. See what's in store in the Philippines!!!

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před 2 lety

      Thank you. Its good we have the internet to share this type of information. 👍😀

  • @josecorreadequeiros9062

    I love you Renata! 💙💙💙

  • @Walts-Travel
    @Walts-Travel Před 2 lety +3

    Wow the adventure continues. Way to go Gordon!!! 👊😎

  • @theoadelaidabondocabe7261

    Renata: I am hoping that you are going to releases more new videos soon this week from Mexico or from the States in July of 2022.I really LOVE all your great videos in 2022!

  • @ivanSever84
    @ivanSever84 Před 2 lety +2

    Мне нравится такие видео,где вы снимаете как передвигаетесь на транспорте 😁👍

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před 2 lety +1

      Спасибо. Мы добавим больше этого в будущем👍😀

  • @michelvanderaar1711
    @michelvanderaar1711 Před 2 lety +1

    Travel vibes

  • @tomnvr2082
    @tomnvr2082 Před 2 lety +2

    Editing on point, keep it up

  • @user-cw7hu6ll2d
    @user-cw7hu6ll2d Před 2 lety +2

    РЕНАТА, поздравляю с праздником ДЕНЬ НЕЗАВИСИМОСТИ, удачи и всего самого хорошего🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před 2 lety +1

      Спасибо. Счастливого вам лета😀👍

  • @he9952
    @he9952 Před 2 lety +2

    شكرًا لك تضعين الترجمه استمعت كثيرًا في فديوهاتك 🙏💜
    احب قناتك كثيرًا

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před 2 lety +1

      اهلا وسهلا. يسعدنا جدًا أن نسمع من جميع أنحاء العالم ونستخدم الترجمات للتواصل. شكرا لمشاهدتك. من أي البلاد أنت؟

    • @he9952
      @he9952 Před 2 lety +2

      @@RenataPereiraTV السعوديه 🇸🇦

  • @alena8758
    @alena8758 Před rokem +1

    Best travel channel on all of CZcams. She deserves 1 million subscribers! She gives a first person perspective of traveling all around the world! Not only does she show us these amazing destinations but also gives amazing information and helpful tips such as this video. Renata is the best! also her husband, Gordon, is so funny :)

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před rokem

      Thank you so much 😀 we really appreciate the support. Spread the word!! 1 million subs coming up 😀👍

  • @marianieves9305
    @marianieves9305 Před 5 měsíci

    I really love that Gordon is in front of the camera now love and enjoy you too are a great team ❤❤❤ hey you have to come to Puerto Rico 😅

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Gordon and I really appreciate it! We have mentioned visiting your country.
      The top 3 places we should cover in your opinion? the top places N Americans travel to and would want information about?
      Thanks for watching.

    • @marianieves9305
      @marianieves9305 Před 4 měsíci

      In Puerto Rico?

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před 4 měsíci

      Yes, in PR and other than San Juan.

  • @theoadelaidabondocabe7261

    Renata: Happy 4th of July with your lovely husband on Monday (Mr. Gordon) by releasing a remarkable new videos in Mexico July of 2022!

  • @fidardo51
    @fidardo51 Před 2 lety

    Very nice video, congratulations 💐💐💐💐💐💐

  • @cheemafarooq6209
    @cheemafarooq6209 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful

  • @itsLG.
    @itsLG. Před 2 lety

    Me encanta cuando hacen videos de mi bello Quintana Roo, yo creo que hubiera sido más fácil tomar el ado del aeropuerto a cancun y de ahí a playa del carmen.... Hay 24 horas servicio de autobús de cancun a playa del carmen y asi no hubiéran pernotado en el hotel.

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před rokem

      Gracias por la información. Tiene razón, pero queríamos obtener un video a la luz del día sobre el aeropuerto y el autobús. éramos novatos en Cancún

  • @RizTheUrbanExplorer
    @RizTheUrbanExplorer Před 2 lety +1

    seems like Brazilian is so fluent in Spanish ! always enjoying your travel journalistic... after Mexico maybe Asia ?

  • @WalkingVibes4K
    @WalkingVibes4K Před 2 lety

    Great video love to hear you talk in spanish..❤👍

  • @johnpeppers3784
    @johnpeppers3784 Před 2 lety

    Only a few years removed from bombs being planted on the ferry to Cozumel. It looks awesome but I'm not comfortable enough to do it. Thanks for providing all the content you do.

  • @lifeandstyleofshelly5933

    Hi! Very informative video! Where online do you go to buy the tickets for the bus ride?

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před rokem

      Thank you! I bought directly from this website:
      www.ado.com.mx/

  • @adnaneroglu2500
    @adnaneroglu2500 Před 2 lety +1

    👍🙋👏🧿🙏 Thanks

  • @theoadelaidabondocabe7261

    Renata: Happy happy 4th of July on Monday in Mexico with your lovely husband (Mr. Gordon) @ home in peace 2022!

  • @summerliu3394
    @summerliu3394 Před 2 lety

    Hello thanks for sharing. Which month did you go? Weather and ocean seem nice, seem no seaweeds?

  • @rick-be
    @rick-be Před 2 měsíci +1

    There is bus from downtown Cancun to Playa for 35 peros.

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před 2 měsíci

      Yes, easy to get around without driving. Thanks for sharing and watching.

  • @gabivege4264
    @gabivege4264 Před 2 lety +2

    Szia Renata,én ma voltam Magyarországon Eger városában egy,Hawaii találkozón,úgy döntöttem oda költözöm,láttam hogy te is jártál már ott😁Aloha.

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před 2 lety

      Aloha, ez egy gyönyörű hely. Nagyon változatosak a szigetek. Vigyázz, ez drága, mert sok mindent kell importálniuk...de sok embernek van hasonló ötlete. mikor lesz az első látogatásod?

    • @gabivege4264
      @gabivege4264 Před 2 lety +1

      @@RenataPereiraTV Aloha,januárban😏

  • @yorchmoon6677
    @yorchmoon6677 Před 2 lety +1

    Its very safe all Cancún and Riviera Maya

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před rokem

      For the most part we felt totally safe...but one needs to pay attention to the news

  • @neilcharles2520
    @neilcharles2520 Před 2 lety +1

    I have been traveling with ADO for over 40 years,it's the best and safest way..

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for the confirmation. Did you travel with them/do they exist outside the Riveira Maya? Any other tips you can share?

    • @neilcharles2520
      @neilcharles2520 Před 2 lety

      @@RenataPereiraTV Yes,i have taken The ADO from The airport all the way to Mahahual and back..spend 2 weeks diving at Banco Chinchorro...one of the few outer islands that tourist don't know about..

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před 2 lety

      Oops, did you just give it away?😂

    • @neilcharles2520
      @neilcharles2520 Před 2 lety +1

      @@RenataPereiraTV It's not an easy island to visit and only 10 divers per day are allowed..Only a few fishermen live on the island with their family and The University of Spain has full control of the island.So i am not worried about it getting like Isla Mujeres ot Holbox.

  • @Mila1997-t5b
    @Mila1997-t5b Před 2 lety

    Hello, could you tell me please is there sargassum seaweed on beaches? Any bad smell ? And is this video in June 2022? Thank you 😊

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před 2 lety

      I can not speak for current conditions. We filmed in Jan and the beaches were clean for the most part

  • @enoquealencar5736
    @enoquealencar5736 Před 2 lety +1

    Renatinha hello.i am here. I found your vidio

  • @faqihudinachyar6169
    @faqihudinachyar6169 Před 2 lety +1

    Ingin lihat cuba 😀

  • @sidmaelbutler303
    @sidmaelbutler303 Před rokem

    What app or website did you buy your bus tickets?

  • @tonys1636
    @tonys1636 Před 2 lety +2

    That's a bit rude, the housekeeping staff asking for tips, I'm British and the housekeepers would only get a tip on leaving if they had done something above and beyond their normal duties. Tipping is only done having received excellent service and is not expected by staff. A tip may sometimes be left with reception for the staff on checking out. Tipping is not expected in the UK and a lot of Europe. More so since fewer people carry cash these days and almost everything is paid by phone or card.

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před 2 lety +1

      Yes, and the whole region seems geared to the tourists. Service is decent in North America and yet the tipping percentages have gone up...machines now asking for 18%/20%/25%. Crazy

    • @eduardobatasuna8398
      @eduardobatasuna8398 Před 2 lety +1

      Be noticed that most often housekeeping duties or tableling services in Mexico are paid basically on a tips basis. If they are lucky those people receive the minimum wage ($265 USD... a month!). In Europe or USA laboral things are quite different. I invite you to support locals. It's cheap and you contribute to keep a really good service. Regards from Mexico ✌🏽🇲🇽

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for the explanation Eduardo

  • @natalie241
    @natalie241 Před 6 měsíci

    Hi what is the ticket website?

  • @Win_Cool
    @Win_Cool Před 2 lety

    Selamat Siang mbak Renata 😁
    I am very curious about giving tips, is there a minimum amount that applies there?

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před 2 lety +1

      This area follows USA standards as this is a major market for American tourists. So, 15% is probably minimum and can be as high as 25%. The credit card machines indicate that.

  • @megawattti
    @megawattti Před 2 lety

    well lucky girl and guy upgrade to first class yeah baby

  • @thefightdoctor1257
    @thefightdoctor1257 Před 2 lety

    I don’t know if any travel is safe when Gordon is with! He tried to abandon me on some back street in Rio! 😆

  • @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329

    Yes you can travel on the bus

  • @moisesperez881
    @moisesperez881 Před 2 lety +1

    soon you will be traveling the peninsula by train 🤟🤘👍

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před 2 lety

      Yes, I read about that. That should draw lots more tourists to the region

  • @tchzzotchzzo
    @tchzzotchzzo Před rokem

    They have application or website for tickets ?

  • @pakistanibackpacker1212
    @pakistanibackpacker1212 Před 2 lety +2

    When u come back Malaysia 🇲🇾

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před 2 lety

      We would love to. We have much more to explore. 2023 would be good to return

    • @secrets.295
      @secrets.295 Před 2 lety +1

      @@RenataPereiraTV Thats awesome Renata 😁😁

  • @Do.satoru
    @Do.satoru Před 2 lety +1

    coba explore philadelphia dong

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před 2 lety

      Pada daftar untuk sampai ke. Terima kasih untuk sarannya

  • @marianieves9305
    @marianieves9305 Před 5 měsíci

    The taxi is ridiculous expensive I went to Mexico in 2022 and the hotel that I stayed pick me from the airport and took me to the hotel (JW Marriot) no cost,,, and to take a taxi from the hotel I pay like 2 or 4 dollar the hotel called the taxi for me it was not expensive and very safe❤❤❤ I will come back Mexico is beautiful

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Yes, quite true. A distinction to make is that some hotels charge extra for airport transport and others do not. Is it fair to say more expensive hotels will include the transport?
      Having said that, Cancun is very much like Las Vegas, they have perfected the marketing, to bring in the tourists, to have them spend.

  • @ravindergujjar8441
    @ravindergujjar8441 Před 2 lety +1

    Mam i want to know the date of when you will upload india tour video😔 i have been waiting for it for 3 months😩

  • @mmurphy3665
    @mmurphy3665 Před rokem

    Do they have Uber to get to the airport?

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před rokem

      Yes, but word of warning...taxis don't like Uber encroaching on territory. Please research, best to use local transport and the bus we use between cities is totally safe

  • @victorhugoalaniscazares9721

    Ya estaban en Cancún?!!! Por qué regresaron al aeropuerto?!!! Pudieron tomar un bus desde la terminal de Cancún a playa del Carmen sin regresar al aeropuerto!!!

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před 2 lety

      Es que era un hotel muy cerca del aeropuerto. No estábamos en la zona hotelera o en el centro de Cancún

  • @enoquealencar5736
    @enoquealencar5736 Před 2 lety

    Let me hear it

  • @aweng466
    @aweng466 Před 2 lety

    Khame Black to Indonesian 🇮🇩 broo

  • @UbayMubarok
    @UbayMubarok Před 2 lety +1

    0:44 wow there are people wearing hijab? MasyaAllah
    6:54 in Indonesia it is common, there is a usb plug on the ceiling of the bus

  • @59250em
    @59250em Před rokem

    I don't understand why you went back to the airport because you have an ADO terminal at the entrance at the hotel zone. Going back to the airport of Cancun to go to Playa is just a huge loss of time.

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před rokem +1

      We were not in the hotel zone and it was our first time to Cancun. The hotel was next to the airport. We will return and flush out more details about taking ADO buses next trip. Thanks for your information

    • @59250em
      @59250em Před rokem

      @@RenataPereiraTV Thank you for your nice videos Renata (I love Playa and Mexico). They are very entertaining :-)

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před rokem

      You are most welcome

  • @jigilous
    @jigilous Před 2 lety

    Too many tourists getting shot lately in playa del Carmen for me to entertain going there

  • @EnoqueSousa-df2jr
    @EnoqueSousa-df2jr Před rokem

    Renatinha hello 4 vidio just today i fight teacher

  • @joiab11
    @joiab11 Před 2 lety

    Hi, I mean no offense but you're seriously only going one hour away from Cancun. One hour.

    • @RenataPereiraTV
      @RenataPereiraTV  Před 2 lety +1

      No offense taken. I don't know what "seriously" refers to. The aim of our channel is to help fellow travelers navigate to their destination and enjoy it. A hour bus in a foreign country given the circumstances is worthy of a video, no? I do believe it is. Anyways, I hope you do find something on our channel that can help you with your future travels. Thank you for watching I appreciate it.

  • @user-gc5zx9pc8b
    @user-gc5zx9pc8b Před 4 měsíci

    avoid at all costs, i want you to enjoy your trip... they have a dozen ways to make you pay twice, when you get robbed they laugh, i have seen them at stops open the luggage and someone from the street walk up and walk off with a suitcase, etc etc... i was having seizures from heat exhaustion and they tried to throw me off thinking i was drunk... they have called immigration with dogs on me at least four times... pay the extra to enjoy your trip