|
Author
|
Topic: transportation Mazatlan airport to hotel
|
capecoddah2
TUG MemberPosts: 1
From: Mashpee,Massachusetts,USA
Registered: May 2005
|
posted 05-30-2005 11:39
    
Traveling to Mazatlan for the first time this November.What is the least expensive way to get from Mazatlan airport to Royal Villas. Thank you in advance. IP: Logged |
EJC
TUG MemberPosts: 389
From: Eastern Washington State. Owner: Sunterra Pacific, Worldmark, Dikhololo, Condominios Solamar Inn
Registered: Dec 2000
|
posted 05-30-2005 12:10
There are collectivos or shuttles or busses--whatever you want to call them. Just exit the airport and they will be waiting out front. There will be a man standing near them and he will take U.S. dollars. You should have lots of five and ones with you anyway for small puchases and tips. The cost is appx $7. USD per person. They'll put your luggage in the back luggage area. Just tell them which hotel you are staying at. It is absolutely no hassle. Avoid talking to the sales people at the timeshare sales gauntlet between the airport front door and the sidewalk/parking area where the busses are located. The drive from the airport to the city is not very scenic--poverty is very evident. The drive takes appx. 45 minutes or so. After you settle in, you might want to take a pulmonia (open air taxi) to Gigante, a large grocery store near the large mall. Just tell the driver "Gigante" and establish the price. The pulmonia will cost appx. $5. USD each way. Again, no hassle. Before you leave, go to www.maztravel.com and print the bus map on long paper and in color. It is invaluable. Make a point of going to old town while you are there, especially the Plaza Machado and the open market. They are redoing the malecon (sidewalk along the sea wall) and it is very attractive. I hope you are not doing the all-inclusive at Royal Villas because restaurants are good and affordable in Mazatlan. Have a great time! Mazatlan is one of my favorite vacation destinations. BTW, taxis/pulmonias are the only way back to the airport. Expect to pay between $20 and $25 for the cab (NOT per person).IP: Logged |
COSTA VIDA
TUG MemberPosts: 34
From: STEINBACH, MANITOBA,CANADA
Registered: Nov 2001
|
posted 05-31-2005 14:21
capecoddah2: We are also going to be first time visitors to Mazatlan in Feb./06, and will be staying at the Royal Villas as well. We do not have a lot of info on the Royal Villas, and would really like if you would do a review of the resort when you return. Thanks, and have a wonderful vacation. IP: Logged | |
Timeshare Users Group Bulletin Boards
