| WHERE TO STAY IN CANCUN: | | | | can walk here from the bus station, just go to the |
| If you're dreaming of a bungalow on the beach and | | | | corner of Avenida Uxmal, cross the street and go |
| living with the sounds of waves lapping crystal sands | | | | left for one block. It's the multi-story pink building. |
| as music to your ears lulling you like a lullaby - return | | | | Hotel Cotty |
| to earth - those places cost far more than you'll | | | | Avenida Uxmal No. 44 |
| probably ever be able to afford as a working English | | | | 884 - 1319, 884 - 0550 |
| language teacher here. If you'll consider living as the | | | | For about the same prices as the Hotel Alux, you can |
| locals do, then you'll be off the beach, but only a few | | | | get lodging in this motel-style inn across and down |
| minutes bus ride away from the powdery, sugar-like | | | | the street a bit. It's not as nice, but the services are |
| sands of one of the world's most pristine stretches | | | | adequate and rooms are clean. There are only two |
| of diatomaceous beach. Still interested? | | | | floors, so an elevator isn't necessary and rooms open |
| Most of Cancun's more affordable hotels are near | | | | onto a central courtyard that doubles as a parking |
| the main bus terminal on the Avenida Uxmal or the | | | | area. Make sure to get an air-conditioned room, the |
| Avenida Tulum. It's an easy area to get to or away | | | | Yucatan sizzles in Summer. A restaurant is on the |
| from starting from any point in the Cancun area. | | | | premises with inexpensive fare on the menu. It's also |
| Buses to the beach and resorts run along the | | | | open late. |
| Avenida Tulum. It's also a relatively safe area at night | | | | Hotel Uxmal |
| with plenty of places to eat, shop, and work located | | | | Avenida Uxmal No. 111 |
| nearby. Note: Prices in Cancun are higher than in most | | | | 884 - 2266, 884 - 2355 |
| other Mexican cities for the same or similar services | | | | Two blocks further along the Avenida Uxmal, near |
| and from there rise dramatically during the Winter | | | | Berlitz, this inexpensive, family-run hotel is popular |
| months. | | | | with the locals as a "love motel", since the Avenida |
| Hotel El Alux | | | | Yaxchilan is closeby. No "working girls" or "ladies of |
| Avenida Uxmal No. 21 | | | | the evening" though. So, it's OK as an alternate if |
| 884 - 0662, 884 - 0556 | | | | you're having trouble finding a place soon after arrival. |
| This small hotel has reasonably-priced air-conditioned | | | | Check the room first before paying as quality can |
| (you'll need it) rooms with TV, phone and hot water | | | | vary widely. Rooms with A/C are more, but worth it |
| for 220 pesos, single or 240 pesos for a double. | | | | if available. Prices are around 160 pesos to 180 pesos. |
| Staff is friendly and helpful. A travel agent and car | | | | Some rooms are even less, but without A/C, though |
| rental agency are on the ground floor with tour | | | | they do have a fan. |
| information and budget-priced vehicles available. You | | | | |