schemmy Posted December 22, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Read we should take a taxi downtown from the port to shop and eat I believe for $8. If we decide to do this do you just tell the driver you want to go downtown or do you have to me more specific? Will be docking at Puerta Maya. Also if we decide to go to Paradise beach since it is just the two of us is it common (easy) to find another couple to share a ride and split the fare since it is the same for 1-4. Thank you....schemmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loanshark Posted December 22, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 22, 2017 You can tell them "downtown". The most important thing is to make sure you and the driver agree on the price as you enter the cab. Even though the prices for taxis are posted at the port area, some drivers have been known to try and charge higher amounts, although I haven't personally experienced this in Cozumel (approximately 10-15 taxi rides). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schemmy Posted December 22, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Thanks for such a quick reply I appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted December 22, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I would post on your roll call to find another couple willing to share the ride to PB. In case that does not work we have occasionally had success announcing our request to the cab line and finding others to share the fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nascarcruiser Posted December 23, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Just be aware the cans are older Nissan Sentra type cars. Think small and boxy looking. 4 can be a tight fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schemmy Posted December 23, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Appreciate the replies. Helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetbeachgal Posted December 23, 2017 #7 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Puerta Maya has a well marked designated taxi queue area with prices posted. If looking to split you could hang out a bit hoping to find another couple going to Paradise Beach. We have been there several times and never had a problem finding a taxi that could fit at least 4. And plenty of cabs lined up when you are ready to leave. We did have a problem once at Puerta Maya when we told the taxi driver our group wanted to go to Paradise Beach and he told us we should go to another beach club he suggested. He said PB wasn’t the price we were quoted in writing, which of course was a complete lie. Obviously he was being paid to take passengers to the beach club he suggested. If you want to go to PB, insist on going there. We love PB! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted December 26, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 26, 2017 We visit Cozumel at least 4 times a year for the past 20 years and have NEVER had a cab driver ask for more than the posted amount for a specific trip. There at least 20 locations with taxi prices posted at the taxi stand. Of course, if you go to a location not listed, then as suggested, agree on the price before driving off. We have not been very successful in finding others to share a taxi on the way to the beach, but often find some to share on the way back. have fun M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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