Everything You Need to Know About Cancun Travel

Everything You Need to Know About Cancun Travel

Let's be honest: Cancun has a reputation problem. Say the name and people picture sunburned college students and all-inclusive buffets that go on forever. And sure, that version of Cancun absolutely exists. But we've spent enough time here — sweating through our shirts in the Hotel Zone, arguing over the best route to Isla Mujeres, getting mildly lost near Mercado 28 — to tell you that there's a lot more going on if you know where to look. This is our attempt to give you the real picture, airport transfer and all.

Sort Out Your Airport Transfer Before You Land

Here's the first thing nobody warns you about: Uber exists in Cancun, but it cannot legally pick you up from the airport. We learned this the hard way watching one of our crew stare at their phone in the arrivals hall wondering why their driver kept cancelling. The airport taxi mafia is real, and the touts are persistent. Your best move is to pre-book a transfer before you fly. We use Travelfika for this — straightforward, no surprises, and your driver is actually there holding a sign when you walk out. Some hotels also offer shuttles worth checking into. Either way, get this sorted in advance. The last thing you want after a long flight is negotiating your first peso transaction with someone who smells like commission.