El Cuyo is an idyllic and small fishing village in yucatan, the southeast coast of Mexico.
With less than 2000 people and sandy empty streets, El Cuyo, México is a place to relax, disconnect, enjoy nature, and practice water sports.
El cuyo is an idyllic and small fishing village in yucatan, the southeast coast of Mexico.
With less than 2000 people and sandy empty streets, it is a place to relax, disconnect, enjoy nature, and practice water sports.
WHERE IS EL CUYO, MÉXICO
El Cuyo, México is located in the state of Yucatan, southeast of México. It’s part of Tizimin. Municipality (Tizimin is the closestcity) and the Biosphere Reserve of Ria Lagartos.
· 85 km from Tizimin (Yucatan) · 165 km from Cancun (Quintana Roo) · 182 km from Tulum (Quintana Roo) · 270 km from Merida (Yucatan)
How to get here
TELL US ABOUT YOUR GROUP
The closest airports to El Cuyo are: Cancun International Airport – 2 h 25 min Merida International Airport – 3h 20 min
From the airport to El Cuyo you can: · Rent a car at any of the airport agencies · Book a private transfer (Cucu can organize that for you) · Take the bus, which is the most time consuming but the cheapest option.There is no direct bus to El Cuyo, all of them stop at Tizimin or ColoniaYucatan, where you have to take a second bus.
WHERE IS EL CUYO
El Cuyo is located in the Mexican state of Yucatan, southeast of Mexico. It’s part of Tizimin. Municipality (Tizimin is the closestcity) and the Biosphere Reserve of Ria Lagartos.
· 85 km from Tizimin (Yucatan) · 165 km from Cancun (Quintana Roo) · 182 km from Tulum (Quintana Roo) · 270 km from Merida (Yucatan)
How to get here
The closest airports to El Cuyo are: Cancun International Airport – 2 h 25 min Merida International Airport – 3h 20 min
From the airport to El Cuyo you can: · Rent a car at any of the airport agencies · Book a private transfer (Cucu can organize that for you) · Take the bus, which is the most time consuming but the cheapest option.There is no direct bus to El Cuyo, all of them stop at Tizimin or ColoniaYucatan, where you have to take a second bus.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR GROUP
Four important
Travel Tips
01.
Bring Mexican Pesos
There is no ATM in El Cuyo and very few places accept Credit Cards or USD. Cucu accepts both for your room payment.
02.
Bring your special food
There is no supermarket in El Cuyo, just some little shops with the basics and also local fruit, vegetables, and the freshest seafood. In the alcohol department, you can find beers and some licours but not many or special ones.
03.
Slow internet & Power cuts
Please be ready for slow internet and electricity cuts. Cucu is taking all cautions to reduce these situations to the minimum possible (electric substation and power generator), but anything can happen in a virgin place like this.
04.
Fuel Up your car
There is just one port station at El Cuyo and can run out of fuel. If you drive to El Cuyo, stop in a gas station at Colonia Yucatan or Tizimin.
Four important Travel Tips
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01.
Bring Mexican Pesos
There is no ATM in El Cuyo and very few places accept Credit Cards or USD. Cucu accepts both for your room payment.
02.
Bring your special food
There is no supermarket in El Cuyo, just some little shops with the basics and also local fruit, vegetables, and the freshest seafood. In the alcohol department, you can find beers and some licours but not many or special ones.
03.
Slow internet & Power cuts
Please be ready for slow internet and electricity cuts. Cucu is taking all cautions to reduce these situations to the minimum possible (electric substation and power generator), but anything can happen in a virgin place like this.
04.
Fuel Up your car
There is just one port station at El Cuyo and can run out of fuel. If you drive to El Cuyo, stop in a gas station at Colonia Yucatan or Tizimin.
ATTRACTIONS AROUND
Las Coloradas. Yucatan’s stunning cotton-candy pink lakes (1 h 30 min by car).
Rio Lagartos. Boat trip between the mangroves of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Ria Lagartos (1 h 18 min by car).
Isla Holbox. A paradise island with beautiful beaches, fascinating flora and fauna, and no cars (1 h by boat).
Whale Shark. Swim with one of the most beautiful ocean creatures. Tours depart from Holbox Island (1 h by boat from el Cuyo). Once in Holbox, the boat ride to the swimming spot takes another hour. From mid-May to mid-September.
Ek Balam. With its majestic constructions hidden among large trees, is a site unlike any other Archaeological site in Yucatan. (2 h by car)
Valladolid. A colorful city full of colonial buldings and beautiful cenotes (2 h 18 min by car).
Izamal. Yucatan’s magical yellow town with one of the oldest Catholic churches in the Americas and ancient Mayan ruins (2 h 47 min by car).
Chichen Itzá. One of the New Seven Wonders of the World and UNESCO World Heritage Site (2 h 53 min by car).
Merida. Yucatan’s cultural capital and one of the most beautiful colonial cities. Stroll Paseo Montejo, visit Monumento a la Patria or Gran Museo del Mundo Maya, among many activities. (3 h 30 min by car).