Transportation

Tulum/Felipe Carrillo Puerto Airport

The closest airport to Xo Ki’in is now the Tulum/Felipe Carrillo Puerto Airport. The Maya Train, ADO bus, taxi or car rental are all available at the airport which is approximately a 20 minute drive away from Tulum. The bus is about 200 pesos. The Cancun airport is about 2 hours away from Tulum.

Cancun Airport

Shuttles and taxis as well as rental cars can be hired at the airport to take you to Xo Ki’in (5 km North of Punta Allen within the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve). To take a cab from the airport to the retreat center cost is about $150 USD. There are van services that will bring you directly from the airport to Xo Ki’in. The cost is approximately $200 for up to 10 passengers. To book this service in advance you can search for airport shuttle Cancun and contact a provider.

For those of you who will be renting a car and driving down, we suggest that you download the map via Google’s offline feature since there is no phone service in the biosphere: Offline Maps. Take the highway to Tulum (the airport to Tulum is approx 1 ½ hours). At Tulum turn left toward the beach and follow the coastal road into the reserve. Xo Ki’in is approx. 2 hours from Tulum depending on the condition of the road. Go slowly and enjoy the ride, the road is not paved and is always undergoing repair.

For those on a tight budget and unable to connect with a ride: Take the ADO bus from Cancun airport to Tulum (check ADO schedule online). If you cannot get a bus to Tulum take the bus to Playa del Carmen and transfer to Tulum.

Boat Transportation from Tulum

Reservations for the boat need to be made in advance with the cooperative Los Nativos. (WhatsApp +52 998 190 0123). If you need help making a reservation please contact us.

The boats leave from the dock within the biosphere between 3:00 and 4:00 pm so it is best to arrive no later than 3:00 pm. The cost of the boat service including the van is 650 pesos. Be sure to tell the boat captain you want to be dropped off at Xo Ki’in’s dock.

In the near future, Los Nativos may offer van pickup at the airport, with boat service straight to Xo Ki’in’s dock.