A traveller's reflection: 08 Mexico: Cancun Free and Easy...

My Travel Journal

"There isn't much I haven't shared with you along the road and through it all there'd always be tomorrow's episode" - Elton John

I started traveling around the world since early 80s when I had the opportunity to combine business trips with vacations. Then later when my rezeki is in abundance, there were numerous other trips along the way for vacations, most of the time with hubby and the kids when the timing is right. I have also started to compile the journal and photo-pages covering almost more than 45 years of world wide travel. Some destinations I visited just once, others many times. Many of those places are the obvious famous places people would like to visit but some, the casual traveler doesn't even think to try. I have placed links to my travel at the side bar of my personal page, My Life Reflections, and will be updating them from time to time.

My wish is to continue my travel and complete circumnavigate the globe, insyaAllah…

Friday, 27 June 2025

08 Mexico: Cancun Free and Easy...

"Jobs fill your pockets, adventures fill your soul..." – Anonymous

(Welcome to Cancun, Mexico)

Day 08: 26/06/25 (Thursday)
Flight: Q64070 SJO 0824/CUN 1140 (Volaris Air)
Route: San Jose, Costa Rica - Cancun, Mexico
Hotel: Hotel Ibis Cancun Centro Mexico

We had packed breakfast again as we will be going to the airport very early in the morning.

(Goodbye Costa Rica)

The uber fetched us around 5.30 am and it took an hour to reach the airport because of traffic jam. We had to rush to check in flight Q64070 bound for Cancun, Mexico. Tried unsuccessfully to check in at the online kiosks. Finally checked in online and got our boarding passes and our baggage checked in just in time.

(Need to use the kiosks to check in)

(Walking through Duty Free shops)

(Saying goodbye to Mr. Sloth)

(Need to smuggle one home)

(Having our breakfast before boarding)

(A muffin each for breakfast)

(Safely on board)

(Flying with Volaris Air)

Landed safely at Cancun Airport. It was the 10th busiest airport in the world in international passengers in 2021 according to the Airports Council International - Top 10 Busiest Airports Worldwide 2022 publication. In 2022 more than 13 million passengers traveled to Cancun and the Riviera Maya and the number of visitors is expected to increase rapidly thanks to its fast recovery and more flights being added from all over the world.

(Ibis Cancun Centro Hotel)

(Staying here fir three nights)

(The view of Cancun frim the 8th floor)

Checked in at the lbis Cancun Centro Hotel. Comprising 134 rooms, Ibis Cancun Centro Hotel is steps from a business district, about a 5-minute drive from Tres Rios Ecopark. This hotel also offers Wi-Fi throughout the property. The House of Culture and the vast modern shopping mall, Plaza Las Americas is a 10-minute walk away: The 3-star hotel is notable for its central location very near the Juega Juega Casino. Sport lovers will enjoy the proximity of Andres Quintana Roo Olympic Stadium. Ibis Cancun Centro hotel is located 20 km from Cancun airport.

(Early check-in)

(Waiting for the welcoming drink)

(Ibis Kitchen and dining hall)

(The notice on the wall)

(Waiting for our Uber at the lobby)

We took the Uber to an Indian restaurant. The Taste Of India Cancun is a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Cancun's Zona Hotelera. This Indian restaurant brings authentic flavors to life, offering a diverse menu that features mouthwatering tandoori dishes, vibrant curries, and irresistible appetizers.

(The taste of India Restaurant)

(Many choice of goid food)

(Prawn bryani for two)

(Vege empanadas on a plate)

(The wine bar counter)

Plaza Las Américas in Cancún, Quintana Roo state, Mexico is the largest shopping center in Cancún and opened in 1998.. It now includes residential towers Torres de las Américas atop a second shopping area Malecón Américas. There is a Combis, (small vans) terminal which offer direct routes to destinations like Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, and Tulum.