We Partnered With Mexpats to Answer Your Q’s on Travel to Tulum + Playa Del Carmen Now!
Mexico is open for tourism (yes- even to Americans right now!). For those of you sitting on the fence about traveling down to the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico (home to famous beach side towns of Tulum, Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, & Puerto Morelos) we are thrilled to announce our partnership with Mexpats Club in helping us curate activities to do in Playa Del Carmen & Tulum that you can meet activity partners & travel buddies for down there!
Mexpats is a 5000+ membership group, currently on facebook created for helping expats and digital nomads in Mexico find services and information, with their biggest presence and flagship community in Playa Del Carmen Mexico. The group was created by Rodrigo Sagastegui, a Mexican who saw the need for this type of platform and rose to the occasion to build it.
We spoke with Rodrigo in a podcast episode that you can stream below to get the scoop on your burning questions about traveling down to Tulum or Playa Del Carmen now. Learn more about Mexpats at https://www.facebook.com/groups/Mexpatsplayadelcarmen/
Quick answers to hot-button questions from the podcast interview with Mexpats about traveling now to Tulum & Playa Del Carmen.
Can you go to the beaches?: 10:03
Yes you can go to the beaches! But with some restrictions
What are the Mask requirements?: 13:20
By law you should be wearing masks & many establishments require them
Are there Curfews?: 16:15
No current curfews. You’re free to walk around. There was a previous curfew but that’s been removed.
Whats the deal with safety requirements happening now at supermarkets & restaurants?
Expect hand sanitizing requirements at supermarkets; for restaurants with dining available, expect temperature checks, partial seating capacity & even getting your feet cleaned at various establishments
Can you still take the ADO Bus (Mexico’s “Greyhound Bus”) and Ferries to get around Yucatan?: 22:47
ADO is operating but at limited capacity with a changed schedule. Expect fewer bus departure times available, but they are still operating.
Renting a car or taking a taxi from the airport: 24:40
There’s great tip on how not get hustled when renting a car at Cancun airport - you gotta stream the podcast for that one ;)
Local taxi health & safety issues: 25:45
Taxi drivers are taking increased health/safety measures
Are there Covid test /Quarantine Requirements to stay down there? : 27:17
Currently there’s none. No coronavirus tests are currently required by the government. No Quarantine is currently required by the government. If you want to voluntarily self-quarantine (for your own desire to do so), there’s many delivery services available to help you get groceries, food, pharmacy purchases, and cleaning services delivered to your accommodation.
What are Coworking options in Playa Del Carmen + Tulum for working remotely: 30:30
In Playa Del Carmen Nest Coworking, Bunk Coworking, & the Selina Hostel Coworking offices are open. In Tulum, check out Coco Works
While not covered in the podcast, the Southern part of the Quintana Roo State in the Yucatan Peninsula is reportedly reportedly returning to strict covid measures, but so far the Yucantan Times is not reporting that this is applicable to Playa Del Carmen or Tulum. *As covid and health/safety requirements change daily around the world, be sure to check government and travel authority websites for notices on updates to any rules, laws, or measures.
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