After spending the night in the Toronto Carlingview Hotel, we took the 7.15 AM shuttle to the Air Canada terminal for our 10 AM flight. We were very pleased with how smooth and on time everything went including entry at the Cancun Airport. No questions, all luggage accounted for, no red light on the random button press at customs, and a driver waiting at the airport. Within the hour we arrived at our apartment at Calle 14 Norte Bis and were greeted by Chris our helpful Air BnB host.
We grabbed a few basics from the local Mega grocery store, which is huge with great choice and prices.
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| Living room and courtyard. |
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| Full-size store with everything only a 3-minute walk. |
After a restful sleep and lazy morning, we took an exploratory walk south discovering the beach and 5th Avenue, which has a mix of traditional and ultra modern. We experienced the throngs of tourists, enthusiastic vendors and had a chance to practice some Spanish with our server at the Chiltepin Marisquillos restaurant.
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| The beach is deep and the sea so blue. |
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| Dipping the toes. |
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| Portal Maya monument - 50 x 50 feet! |
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| Ruins of Xamen Ha in Playacar Fase 1. |
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| Colorful stalls. |
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| Rest and a drink at the Tequila Barrell on 5th Ave. |
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| Large modern mall on 5th. |
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| Perhaps not in the middle of the afternoon! |
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| Delicious fajitas for under $8 CDN (110 pesos) at Chiltepin. |