EL CUYO YUCATAN
El Cuyo is a small fishing town on the Yucatan coast, with about two thousand inhabitants and dirt roads. It's described by its colors: turquoise blue of the sea, white of the sand, green of the palm trees, pink of the flamingos and orange of its beautiful sunsets.
EL CUYO YUCATAN
El Cuyo is a small fishing town on the Yucatan Coast, with about two thousand inhabitants and dirt roads.
It's described by its colors: turquoise blue of the sea, white of the sand, green of the palm trees, pink of the flamingos and orange of its beautiful sunsets.
where is EL CUYO
El Cuyo is located in the Mexican state of Yucatán. It is part of the municipality of Tizimín (the closest city) and the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve.
- 85 km from Tizimín (Yucatán)
- 165 km from Cancun (Q. Roo)
- 270 km from Merida (Yucatán)
where is el cuyo
El Cuyo is located in the Mexican state of Yucatán. It is part of the municipality of Tizimín (the closest city) and the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve.
- 85 km from Tizimín (Yucatán)
- 165 km from Cancun (Q. Roo)
- 270 km from Merida (Yucatán)
HOW TO GET TO el CUYO
The closest airports are:
- Cancun International Airport 2h 25 min.
- Mérida International Airport 3h 20 min.
From the airport to El Cuyo Yucatán you can:
- Rent a car at one of the airport agencies.
- Book a private transportation (ORGANIZE IT HERE)
- Take a bus. There is no direct bus, you must stop first in Tizimín or Colonia Yucatán and from there take a second bus to El Cuyo.
HOW TO GET TO EL CUYO
The closest airports are:
- Cancun International Airport 2h 25 min.
- Mérida International Airport 3h 20 min.
From the airport to El Cuyo Yucatán you can:
- Rent a car at one of the airport agencies.
- Book a private transportation. (ORGANIZE YOUR TRANSFER HERE)
- Take a bus. There is no direct bus, you must stop first in Tizimín or Colonia Yucatán and from there take a second bus to El Cuyo.
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TRAVEL TIPS
x el cuyo
(1) BRING MEXICAN PESOS
There is only one ATM in El Cuyo – Yucatán, it does not work most of the time and very few places accept credit cards/USD, we recommend bringing cash. At Cucu we accept cards and USD.
(2) BRING YOUR SPECIAL FOOD
There is no supermarket in El Cuyo, only small food stores with the basics. If you want any special food or drink, we recommend you bring it.
(3) get ready to POWER cuts
They are common in El Cuyo. At Cucu, we have an automatic backup generator with the capacity to maintain 100% of the hotel's electrical service, including AC.
(4) fuel up your GASOLINE TANK
There is only one gas station in El Cuyo little harbor, it can run out of fuel. If you drive to El Cuyo, stop at the gas station in Colonia Yucatán or Tizimín.
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TRAVEL TIPS
X EL CUYO
(1)
BRING MEXICAN PESOS
There is only one ATM in El Cuyo – Yucatán, it does not work most of the time and very few places accept credit cards/USD, we recommend bringing cash. At Cucu we accept cards and USD.
(2)
BRING YOUR SPECIAL FOOD
There is no supermarket in El Cuyo, only small food stores with the basics. If you want any special food or drink, we recommend you bring it.
(3)
GET READY FOR POWER CUTS
They are common in El Cuyo. At Cucu, we have an automatic backup generator with the capacity to maintain 100% of the hotel's electrical service, including AC.
(4)
FUEL UP YOU gasoline tank
There is only one gas station in El Cuyo and it can run out of fuel. If you drive to El Cuyo, stop at the Colonia Yucatán or Tizimín gas station.
Nearby attractions & distances
LAS COLORADAS
The beautiful pink lakes of Yucatan
(1H 30 MIN BY CAR)
RÍO LAGARTOS
Boat tour among the mangroves of the Ría Lagartos UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
(1 H 18 MIN BY CAR)
EK BALAM
With a majestic construction hidden in the jungle, it is an archaeological site like no other in Yucatan.
(2 HOURS BY CAR)
VALLADOLID
A colorful city full of colonial buildings and beautiful cenotes
(2 H 18 MIN BY CAR)
CHICHÉN ITZÁ
Declared one of UNESCO's 7 new wonders of the world.
(2 H 53 MIN BY CAR)
MERIDA
Capital City of Yucatan and one of the most beautiful colonial cities. Walk along Paseo Montejo, visit the Monument to the Homeland or the Great Museum of the Mayan World
(3 H 30 MIN BY CAR)
PLACES YOU MIGHT NEED
List of Services
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PHARMACYHOW TO GET List Item 1Selene Pharmacy and Store. Open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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FUEL STATIONHOW TO GET List Item 2Full Gas El Cuyo Station
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MINI MARKETHOW TO GET List Item 3Minimarket El Farito food store. Open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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FOOD & FRUIT STOREHOW TO GET List Item 4La Esquina del Jugo grocery and fruit store. Open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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FISH SHOPHOW TO GET
El Amigo Pato. Open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Nearby attractions & distances
LAS COLORADAS
The beautiful pink lakes of Yucatan
(1H 30 MIN BY CAR)
RÍO LAGARTOS
Boat tour among the mangroves of the Ría Lagartos UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
(1 H 18 MIN BY CAR)
EK BALAM
With a majestic construction hidden in the jungle, it is an archaeological site like no other in Yucatan.
(2 HOURS BY CAR)
VALLADOLID
A colorful city full of colonial buildings and beautiful cenotes
(2 H 18 MIN BY CAR)
CHICHÉN ITZÁ
Declared one of UNESCO's 7 new wonders of the world.
(2 H 53 MIN BY CAR)
MÉRIDA
Capital City of Yucatan and one of the most beautiful colonial cities. Walk along Paseo Montejo, visit the Monument to the Homeland or the Great Museum of the Mayan World
(3 H 30 MIN BY CAR)
PLACES YOU MIGHT NEED
List of Services
-
PHARMACYHOW TO GET List Item 1Selene Pharmacy and Store. Open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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FUEL STATIONHOW TO GET List Item 2Full Gas El Cuyo Station
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MINI MARKETHOW TO GET List Item 3Minimarket El Farito food store. Open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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FOOD AND FRUIT STOREHOW TO GET List Item 4La Esquina del Jugo grocery and fruit store. Open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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FISHINGHOW TO GET
El Amigo Pato. Open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.