Airports:
- Cozumel International Airport is located 2 miles north of downtown San Miguel. From the airport, frequent shuttle van transfers are available; transfer rates range from $15-$20 US per person. (Prices subject to change).
- Cancun Airport: A bus service exists from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen using air-conditioned, modern buses; bus fare is $85 Mexican pesos per person one way. Buses run from the Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen from around 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM and from Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport from around 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (prices subject to change).
Boat & Ferry Travel:
- A passengers-only ferry sails to/from Playa del Carmen and Cozumel every hour on the hour from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The trip is approximately 35 minutes in duration; ferry fare is $12 US per person one way. (Prices and schedules are subject to change).
- Vehicular and passenger ferry leaves four-times a day from Punta Venado or Calica Port. The trip takes one hour and fares start at $60 US. (Prices and schedules are subject to change).
Ground Transportation:
- Taxi cabs run 24 hours a day. The average fare between the northern hotel zone and downtown is about $7 USD; $20 USD from the southern hotel zone and $2 USD within town. (Prices subject to change).
General
- Climate: Average daily temperature is 80° Fahrenheit. July and August temperatures range in the high 80s to low 90s. During December and January, average daytime temperatures are in the mid-70s.
- Currency: Mexican peso. The rate of exchange fluctuates daily. Most hotels and tourist spots accept international credit cards. Dollars are widely accepted as well.
- Electricity: 110-volt/60 cycle
- Language: Spanish; English is also widely spoken throughout the island.
- Population: 80,000
- Time: Central Daylight Savings
- Tipping: The customary tip for service personnel is 10 to 15 percent
- Water Temperature: Ranges from 77° to 82° F
