Currently in Playa and Need Help!

Greg in NJ · 02-26-2003

I am posting this from a little internet cafe in PdC. The wife and I are planning on going to Oscar & Lalos on Friday. Obviously we can take a cab there, but that would be quite pricey. Any suggestions on how we could get there cheaper? If the answer to my question is via collectivos, how and where do we get a collectivo? Thanks.

Greg in NJ (currently in PdC)

**james** · 02-26-2003

considered renting a VW for the day? there's plenty to see on the coast to make it worth while.

otherwise, the collectivo is cheapest, but you'll have to walk from the highway to the restaurant, unless you hitch somehow

KathyO · 02-26-2003

How far is the walk from the highway to Oscar and Lalo's? A mile? Half a mile?

Sue · 02-26-2003

I'd rent a car to get there. One of the things I miss most is the drive along the "Tulum Highway," and all of the interesting stops. If you want to go to a fabulous beach that is somewhat empty, but has facilities, exit at the "La Playa" sign and go to Xpu-Ha. They have a nice little bar, and the sand/water there is fantastic.

**denisea** · 02-26-2003

I'd rent a car. It's a good hike in from the highway. And it'll give you more flexibility to explore along the way :P !

Just in case you need them, John in DC posted excellent directions to Oscar Y Lalo's here.

**james** · 02-26-2003

and denisea lays down another trump card post.

what new handle should we give her???

Doodad · 02-26-2003

Second From the Top Babe? :wink:

02-27-2003

DeniseA AKA
Been-there-done-that
or
Tour Guide

roni · 02-27-2003

Friday, Oscar and Lola's, need a car?

Based on my reading of multiple messages on multiple boards we have decided to rent a car for at least part of our time down there. Gonna get a VW and, as they they say in Brasil, matar saudades of a VW bug from college days--which was more than just one decade ago.

Based on a total lack of experience down there, I can confidently advise you to rent a car. Advice might change after our trip

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**denisea** · 02-27-2003

Cute James. I figured you and Anna already had a new nick all picked out for me :wink:.

Doodad, you're too sweet :oops:. However, no one even comes close to our "Top Babe", Anna.

And Guest, I hope my posts are a little more insightful than "Been-There-Done-That"

. Though "Tour Guide" is at least a little more redeeming.

I would have thought all you master minds would have been able to come up with something a little more imaginative :-?. And I'm really surprised Dougie hasn't chimed in yet :lol:!

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Greg in NJ beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 284	Currently in Playa and Need Help! I am posting this from a little internet cafe in PdC. The wife and I are planning on going to Oscar & Lalos on Friday. Obviously we can take a cab there, but that would be quite pricey. Any suggestions on how we could get there cheaper? If the answer to my question is via collectivos, how and where do we get a collectivo? Thanks. Greg in NJ (currently in PdC)

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james beach geek admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 10 year Playa resident lost in Kullavik, Sweden Posts: 9,584	considered renting a VW for the day? there's plenty to see on the coast to make it worth while. otherwise, the collectivo is cheapest, but you'll have to walk from the highway to the restaurant, unless you hitch somehow __________________ My lovely house is for sale Get your own signature countdown image! Thanks for taking the time to read the announcement!

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KathyO lost on fifth Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 13	Wondering the same thing... How far is the walk from the highway to Oscar and Lalo's? A mile? Half a mile?

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james beach geek admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 10 year Playa resident lost in Kullavik, Sweden Posts: 9,584	and denisea lays down another trump card post. what new handle should we give her??? __________________ My lovely house is for sale Get your own signature countdown image! Thanks for taking the time to read the announcement!

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Sue añejo Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,876	I'd rent a car to get there. One of the things I miss most is the drive along the "Tulum Highway," and all of the interesting stops. If you want to go to a fabulous beach that is somewhat empty, but has facilities, exit at the "La Playa" sign and go to Xpu-Ha. They have a nice little bar, and the sand/water there is fantastic.

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denisea Forum Goddess Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: On the road to ruins... Posts: 7,025	I'd rent a car. It's a good hike in from the highway. And it'll give you more flexibility to explore along the way :P ! Just in case you need them, John in DC posted excellent directions to Oscar Y Lalo's here.

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Doodad into ruins Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: hayseed NY, not NYC! Posts: 63	Second From the Top Babe? :wink:

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Guest Posts: n/a	DeniseA AKA Been-there-done-that or Tour Guide

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roni Happy Curmudgeon Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 24,716	Friday, Oscar and Lola's, need a car? Based on my reading of multiple messages on multiple boards we have decided to rent a car for at least part of our time down there. Gonna get a VW and, as they they say in Brasil, matar saudades of a VW bug from college days--which was more than just one decade ago. Based on a total lack of experience down there, I can confidently advise you to rent a car. Advice might change after our trip .

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denisea Forum Goddess Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: On the road to ruins... Posts: 7,025	Cute James. I figured you and Anna already had a new nick all picked out for me :wink:. Doodad, you're too sweet :oops:. However, no one even comes close to our "Top Babe", Anna. And Guest, I hope my posts are a little more insightful than "Been-There-Done-That" . Though "Tour Guide" is at least a little more redeeming. I would have thought all you master minds would have been able to come up with something a little more imaginative :-?. And I'm really surprised Dougie hasn't chimed in yet :lol:!

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