Getting there

Planes

Cancún International is the main regional airport, with direct flights to and from the UK. Alternatively, you could fly via Miami, which is only an hour away by plane. The taxi ride to Playa del Carmen takes around 45 minutes and will cost around $60; Tulum is about 90 minutes away and will cost around $100.

Boats

There are ferries almost every hour from Playa del Carmen to the coral cay island of Cozumel – the trip takes 55 minutes, and you can buy tickets at the ferry pier. You can hire a boat from any of the small-boat owners along the beach.

Automobiles

It’s worth hiring a car to explore further a field | but taxis are very reasonably priced.