{"id":1059,"date":"2013-07-02T12:47:30","date_gmt":"2013-07-02T18:47:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/lets-retire-in-mexico\/?p=1059"},"modified":"2014-10-07T16:15:46","modified_gmt":"2014-10-07T21:15:46","slug":"the-experience-of-a-lifetime-taking-the-bus-in-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/lets-retire-in-mexico\/2013\/07\/the-experience-of-a-lifetime-taking-the-bus-in-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"The Experience of a Lifetime \u2013 Taking the Bus in Mexico!"},"content":{"rendered":"


\n<\/strong>There are many things that we consider thrilling and exciting in this day and age, but did you ever think that taking a bus would be one of them. If you didn\u2019t, then you have never taken a bus in Mexico.<\/p>\n

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The rules need not apply!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Buses make their own rules and take you along for the ride.<\/p>\n

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Here in Playa Del Carmen there are many advantages to public transportation. For instance, the bus will pick you up from any location; there is no need to walk to a bus stop. Just wave down a bus and he will happily stop to collect you. The same goes for drop offs. Just remember to shout the secret word ‘bajan!\u201d(remember the \u201cj\u201d sounds like an \u201ch\u201d) and they will stop as soon as possible to let you off.<\/p>\n

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The buses here also don\u2019t worry so much about capacity. A bus is considered full when the door will no longer close. So if you can squeeze yourself on, get on \u2013 because if you don\u2019t, someone else will.<\/p>\n

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\"\"\u00a0<\/strong>Speed is another advantage. A bus is likely to get you where you are going faster than driving. That’s because they can go as fast as they like, which offers another advantage\u2026 free window air conditioning! The faster the go the cooler you feel.<\/p>\n

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On a serious note every bus here in Playa del Carmen has fantastic brakes \u2013 this is proven every time someone wants to get off. So make sure you hold on.<\/p>\n

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So, all in all taking the bus is a win, win situation. It\u2019s cheap, you stay fresh (most of the time) and you can spend some time relaxing and listening to your favorite tunes. I see many tourists take the bus here, and they are always smiling. It\u2019s an adventure the locals enjoy every day.<\/p>\n

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For the more serious of you out there, I\u2019d stick to the bigger buses. But for those of you that want a bit more adventure, try the little bus\u2026 I dare you!!! Where else can you get a fun-filled ride for 5 pesos?<\/p>\n

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-by Thomas Lloyd<\/em><\/p>\n

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