Is it safe to drive from Cancún to Chetumal?
Yes… totally safe. However – and this goes for the whole country – do not drive at night. I’ve driven this stretch a dozen times in both directions over the last 10 years.
Is Chetumal safe?
Chetumal is relatively safe, but like any other city, use common sense and always be mindful of your surroundings. It’s easy to navigate the downtown area by foot, but there are plenty of taxis available. At night, you may find it a bit harder to grab a cab depending on where you are.
How long is the bus ride from Cancún to Chetumal?
around 6h 40m
How long is the bus ride from Cancún to Chetumal? The average travel time between Cancún and Chetumal is around 6h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 20m.
Is there a bus from Cancún to Chetumal?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cancún and arriving at Chetumal.
Is it safe to self drive in Yucatan?
Yes, it is safe to drive in the Yucatan as a tourist, as long as you are sensible. You WILL pass drug compounds with armed men on the walls if you are driving in the Yucatan. Sometimes, those men may wave or shout at you. Exercise your common sense and DO NOT STOP.
Is it safe to drive in Yucatan at night?
Driving at night in the Yucatan is generally no more dangerous than driving where you live at night. If you stick to highway 307 along the Riviera or any major highway in Merida you will be safe.
Are there beaches in Chetumal Mexico?
Chetumal is a city and while it is on the water, you wont find beaches. I like Chetumal but its nothing like Tulum. One of my favorite places is Bacalar Lagoon (actually a very large lake) , just north of Chetumal. Probably the most beautiful water I have seen in Mexico.
Is Chetumal in Mexico or Belize?
Chetumal Bay is a large bay of the western Caribbean Sea on the southern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. It is located in northern Belize and southeastern Mexico.
How do I get from Cancún to Belize?
You have a few options.
- Tropic Air flight from Cancun airport to Belize City. Check the Tropic Air website for schedules & fares.
- ADO express bus. Currently, there are 2 buses per day, one leaves Cancun at 0730 and the other leaves at 22:15.
- ADO bus to Chetumal, then water taxi to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize.
How long is the ride from Cancún to Tulum?
The drive from Cancun to Tulum is just under two hours, along a single highway: Mexico Highway 307, which is the main tourist corridor that connects Cancun all the way down the coast to the capital city of Chetumal, which sits on the border of Belize.
Is Route 307 in Mexico safe?
TRAVELING AT NIGHT Driving at night in the Yucatan is generally no more dangerous than driving where you live at night. If you stick to highway 307 along the Riviera or any major highway in Merida you will be safe.