Practical guides to Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the Riviera Maya — hotel zones, cenotes, ferries, transfers, real costs, and itineraries that work.https://mayacoastguide.com/https://mayacoastguide.com/guides/cancun-to-tulum-transport/https://mayacoastguide.com/guides/cancun-to-tulum-transport/Cancun to Tulum by ADO bus, colectivo, Tren Maya, private transfer or rental car: costs in pesos, travel times, and which option fits your trip.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://mayacoastguide.com/guides/cozumel-day-trip-ferry-guide/https://mayacoastguide.com/guides/cozumel-day-trip-ferry-guide/Cozumel day trip from Playa del Carmen: Ultramar ferry times and fares (640 MXN round trip), how to get around the island, snorkeling, beaches, and a day plan.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://mayacoastguide.com/guides/gran-cenote-tulum-guide/https://mayacoastguide.com/guides/gran-cenote-tulum-guide/Gran Cenote near Tulum: about 500 MXN entry, opens around 8 a.m., no sunscreen, camera limits, how to get there, and the best time to beat the tour groups.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://mayacoastguide.com/guides/sargassum-season-riviera-maya/https://mayacoastguide.com/guides/sargassum-season-riviera-maya/Sargassum season in the Riviera Maya runs roughly April to October, peaking June to August. See how to check beaches daily and where to go when seaweed arrives.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://mayacoastguide.com/guides/tulum-ruins-tickets-hours/https://mayacoastguide.com/guides/tulum-ruins-tickets-hours/Tulum ruins ticket price, opening hours, last entry, parking, the Parque del Jaguar shuttle, and the best time to arrive, checked against INAH in October 2026.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://mayacoastguide.com/guides/quintana-roo-visitax-tourist-tax/https://mayacoastguide.com/guides/quintana-roo-visitax-tourist-tax/What Visitax is, who has to pay it, where to pay on the official site, and how to avoid copycat sites before a Cancun, Playa, or Tulum trip.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://mayacoastguide.com/guides/best-cenotes-riviera-maya/https://mayacoastguide.com/guides/best-cenotes-riviera-maya/Open, cave, and semi-open cenotes explained, plus the picks near Tulum and Puerto Morelos that justify the drive, with entry fees and timing tips.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://mayacoastguide.com/guides/cancun-airport-transfer-guide/https://mayacoastguide.com/guides/cancun-airport-transfer-guide/ADO bus, private transfer, shared shuttle, taxi, or rental car from Cancun airport? We compare cost, time, and hassle, plus how to get past the terminal touts.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://mayacoastguide.com/guides/cancun-hotel-zone-vs-downtown/https://mayacoastguide.com/guides/cancun-hotel-zone-vs-downtown/Hotel Zone or downtown Cancun? We compare price, beach access, food, nightlife, and transport so you can pick the right base for your trip.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://mayacoastguide.com/guides/cancun-on-a-budget/https://mayacoastguide.com/guides/cancun-on-a-budget/How to do Cancun without an all-inclusive: free public beaches, cheap downtown eats, colectivos, and low-cost activities that locals use.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://mayacoastguide.com/guides/isla-mujeres-day-trip/https://mayacoastguide.com/guides/isla-mujeres-day-trip/How to do Isla Mujeres as a day trip from Cancun: Ultramar ferry options, golf cart rental, Playa Norte, and a realistic hour-by-hour plan.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://mayacoastguide.com/guides/playa-del-carmen-guide/https://mayacoastguide.com/guides/playa-del-carmen-guide/A practical guide to Playa del Carmen: where to stay by vibe, the best beaches, the Cozumel ferry, day trips, and how it compares to Cancun and Tulum.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://mayacoastguide.com/guides/riviera-maya-7-day-itinerary/https://mayacoastguide.com/guides/riviera-maya-7-day-itinerary/A day-by-day 7-day Riviera Maya itinerary using only ADO buses, colectivos, and ferries — Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, cenotes, and Tulum.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://mayacoastguide.com/guides/tulum-guide/https://mayacoastguide.com/guides/tulum-guide/Tulum's beach zone and pueblo are wildly different in price. We cover the ruins, nearby cenotes, the new TQO airport, and how to visit without overspending.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT