| Can you accommodate large groups? |
| We can arrange vacation accommodations in Playa del Secreto for groups of 20 or more. |
| Where can we shop for groceries? |
| In Playa del Carmen there are two large grocery stores: Chedraui and San Francisco. Cancun has dozens of large grocery stores including Walmart, Sam's Club and Costco. We can provide the service of prestocking the villa. Fee is 20% of total grocery bill. |
| Is driving safe? |
| Yes. There is a well maintained highway from Cancun all the way to Tulum. The best map of the Riviera Maya is made by Can-Do Maps and we highly recommend the purchase of this map before arrival. |
| Is the water safe to drink? |
| No, the tap water in this area is not safe to drink. The villa rental includes bottled water to serve all your drinking and cooking water needs. |
| Are there good hospitals, doctors or pediatricians around? |
| Yes, American Hospital in Cancun has an excellent pediatrician/neonatologist and the property manager can recommend other doctors and specialists. |
| Is it safe to eat lettuce, veggies and have ice in drinks in restaurants? |
For produce - Most restaurants which cater to tourists wash their fruits and vegetables in a special way to disinfect them. Any moderately priced restaurant does this automatically.
For ice - Even the lowliest roadside restaurant uses purified water and ice.
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| How can I get Mexican pesos? |
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If your bank ATM money card is part of a large network (like Plus or Cirrus) you can use it in bank machines in Playa del Carmen and Cancun. The money comes directly out of your bank account and you get the best exchange rate. Otherwise, banks and money exchange offices in Playa del Carmen and Cancun can exchange your US dollars, Euros, (or other foreign currency) for pesos.
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| What is the weather like? |
Playa del Secreto is warm for most of the year but not overwhelmingly humid. The Mayan Riviera enjoys a fairly constant temperature of 80°, but it rises into the 90s during July and August, which are also rainy months. During these months, it can get hot and humid if you venture away from the sea breeze or don't have an air-conditioned room. The rainy season runs from June through October (which is also hurricane season). Cold fronts blowing down from the north can make temperatures fall during the coldest winter months. November through February are generally sunny. Water temperatures year-round vary from upper 70s to low 80s.
| Month |
Average
High |
Average
Low |
Warmest
Ever |
Coldest
Ever |
Average
Dew Point |
Wet
Days |
| January |
81 |
67 |
95 |
45 |
68 |
5 |
| February |
82 |
68 |
90 |
52 |
68 |
4 |
| March |
84 |
71 |
91 |
52 |
69 |
3 |
| April |
85 |
73 |
97 |
52 |
71 |
2 |
| May |
88 |
77 |
99 |
63 |
73 |
4 |
| June |
89 |
78 |
102 |
63 |
76 |
6 |
| July |
90 |
78 |
102 |
64 |
76 |
4 |
| August |
90 |
77 |
100 |
64 |
76 |
4 |
| September |
89 |
76 |
102 |
63 |
75 |
7 |
| October |
87 |
74 |
102 |
59 |
73 |
8 |
| November |
84 |
72 |
99 |
55 |
71 |
5 |
| December |
82 |
69 |
88 |
52 |
69 |
6 |
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| Is the rental villa stocked with basic seasonings? |
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Yes.
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| What services do you offer extra charge? |
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Massage therapist, stocking food service of villa, airport transportation, and more. Just ask us for help.
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