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Hotel Riu Caribe

Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 5.5, Lote 6-C, Cancun, Quintana Roo

Location guide, what is nearby, and every tour that collects guests at this lobby instead of making you find your own way to a meeting point.

60 tours collect here59 include pickup in the price★ 4.3 average21 back by mid afternoon
Lowest price
Shared Transportation to Cancun Airport from the Cancun Hotel Strip

From $15 per person, 1h.

Best reviewed
Chichen Itza Tour

★ 5.0 from 13 traveller reviews.

About this location

Hotel Riu Caribe is situated at Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 5.5, offering direct access to Cancun's beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife. The hotel is conveniently located near the main hotel zone, making it easy to explore local attractions and amenities. Guests can enjoy the stunning views of the Caribbean Sea while being just a short distance from the bustling atmosphere of Cancun's entertainment district. Getting to Hotel Riu Caribe from Cancun International Airport is straightforward. The journey typically takes around 30 minutes by taxi, with fares ranging from 400 to 600 pesos. Alternatively, ADO buses provide a budget-friendly option, although they require a transfer to the hotel zone. The hotel is also well-served by local buses, with R1 and R2 routes passing nearby, making it easy for guests to navigate the area. The surrounding area is filled with options for dining, shopping, and entertainment. Nearby attractions include Kukulkan Medical Care and various spas, ensuring that guests have access to essential services. The hotel is also close to several tour pickup points, making it a practical choice for those looking to explore popular destinations like Chichen Itza and Isla Mujeres. This location suits both families and couples, providing a balanced mix of relaxation and adventure.

Hotel Riu Caribe is conveniently located about 30 minutes from Cancun International Airport by taxi, which typically costs between 400 to 600 pesos. Guests can also opt for ADO buses, but they require a transfer to get to the hotel zone. The local R1 and R2 buses run frequently along Blvd. Kukulcan, making it easy to access nearby attractions and beaches. Tour pickups are available directly from the hotel lobby, with many popular excursions departing in the morning, allowing guests to maximize their vacation experience.

Every tour that picks up here

Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting
Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting
from $3912h
★ 4.8 (6,900)
Cancun Jungle Tour: Drive Your Own Speedboat & Reef Snorkel
Cancun Jungle Tour: Drive Your Own Speedboat & Reef Snorkel
from $623h
★ 4.9 (3,344)
Chichen Itza from Cancun : Cenote, Valladolid and Mayan Cuisine
Chichen Itza from Cancun : Cenote, Valladolid and Mayan Cuisine
from $2911h
★ 4.9 (3,101)
Rio Secreto and Tulum Tour from Cancun or Riviera Maya Hotels
Rio Secreto and Tulum Tour from Cancun or Riviera Maya Hotels
from $1396h
★ 4.7 (453)
Half-Day Tour to Isla Mujeres with Complimentary Transportation
Half-Day Tour to Isla Mujeres with Complimentary Transportation
from $906h
★ 4.4 (421)
Private Transportation Hotel Zone Cancun- Airport
Private Transportation Hotel Zone Cancun- Airport
from $6030m
★ 4.9 (221)
Adults Only Party Cruise to Isla Mujeres Free one-way pickup
Adults Only Party Cruise to Isla Mujeres Free one-way pickup
from $907h
★ 3.7 (210)
One way Private Transfer Cancun - Cancun International Airport
One way Private Transfer Cancun - Cancun International Airport
from $5530m
★ 4.7 (70)
Mayan Adventure from Playa del Carmen
Mayan Adventure from Playa del Carmen
from $1194h
★ 4.8 (64)
ATV Xtreme and Zipline Tour from Cancun
ATV Xtreme and Zipline Tour from Cancun
from $1297h
★ 4.7 (59)
Chichen Itza Tour from Cancun, Costa Mujeres and Riviera M
Chichen Itza Tour from Cancun, Costa Mujeres and Riviera M
from $3912h
★ 4.1 (48)
Chichén Itzå Premium Cenote y valladolid Day Tour
Chichén Itzå Premium Cenote y valladolid Day Tour
from $9511h
★ 4.9 (40)
Tulum and CobĂĄ 4-in-1: Mayan Ruins, Cenote, and Playa del Carmen
Tulum and CobĂĄ 4-in-1: Mayan Ruins, Cenote, and Playa del Carmen
from $1058h
★ 4.4 (33)
Cancun: Speedboat tour to a Virgin Beach
Cancun: Speedboat tour to a Virgin Beach
from $1493h
★ 4.8 (32)
Tulum Essence Art and Photography Tour
Tulum Essence Art and Photography Tour
from $22510h
★ 5.0 (28)
Chichen Itza + Cenote Suytun & Cenote Ik Kil + Valladolid
Chichen Itza + Cenote Suytun & Cenote Ik Kil + Valladolid
from $13612h
★ 3.5 (28)
Mother Nature, Tulum and beach paradise with lunch
Mother Nature, Tulum and beach paradise with lunch
from $9712h
★ 3.6 (23)
Cancun Catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling & Lunch
Cancun Catamaran Cruise to Isla Mujeres with Snorkeling & Lunch
from $658h
★ 4.1 (21)
Cancun 4 hour Private Yacht Experience with Lunch and Open Bar Onboard
Cancun 4 hour Private Yacht Experience with Lunch and Open Bar Onboard
from $27204h
★ 4.9 (21)
Isla Mujeres Catamaran: Transport, Snorkel, Buffet and Open Bar
Isla Mujeres Catamaran: Transport, Snorkel, Buffet and Open Bar
from $8912h
★ 4.4 (20)
Mayan Riviera Tulum Coba 5x1 Adventure With Lunch
Mayan Riviera Tulum Coba 5x1 Adventure With Lunch
from $7612h
★ 3.4 (18)
SpeeBoat Tour Whit Snorkeling In CancĂșn- Drive Your Own Boat
SpeeBoat Tour Whit Snorkeling In CancĂșn- Drive Your Own Boat
from $252h
★ 4.4 (17)
Xoximilco Mexican Tour With Transportation Included
Xoximilco Mexican Tour With Transportation Included
from $1975h
★ 4.7 (15)
Chichen Itza Tour
Chichen Itza Tour
from $4959h
★ 5.0 (13)
Shared Transportation to Cancun Airport from the Cancun Hotel Strip
Shared Transportation to Cancun Airport from the Cancun Hotel Strip
from $151h
★ 4.3 (12)
El Cielo Cozumel
El Cielo Cozumel
from $1686h
★ 3.8 (12)
Private Professional Photoshoot in Cancun with Pick up
Private Professional Photoshoot in Cancun with Pick up
from $1752h
★ 5.0 (12)
Bird watching ecofriendly tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya
Bird watching ecofriendly tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya
from $7906h
★ 5.0 (11)
Chichen Itza and Dos Cenotes Experience from Cancun
Chichen Itza and Dos Cenotes Experience from Cancun
from $9911h
★ 4.3 (9)
Catamaran Tour from Cancun to Isla Mujeres
Catamaran Tour from Cancun to Isla Mujeres
from $858h
★ 3.3 (9)
CENOTE DAY! with transportation from Cancun, Playa DC or Tulum
CENOTE DAY! with transportation from Cancun, Playa DC or Tulum
from $295h
★ 4.5 (8)
Adrenaline Tour Xplor Fuego from CancĂșn & Playa del Carmen
Adrenaline Tour Xplor Fuego from CancĂșn & Playa del Carmen
from $2186h
★ 3.6 (8)
Private Transfer from ATO Cancun to Hotel Zone
Private Transfer from ATO Cancun to Hotel Zone
from $8750m
★ 4.0 (8)
Cancun Private Catamaran Cruise– Open Bar & Snorkeling Experience
Cancun Private Catamaran Cruise– Open Bar & Snorkeling Experience
from $9954h
★ 4.9 (7)
Tulum & Coba Private Tour
Tulum & Coba Private Tour
from $10909h
★ 5.0 (7)
Excursion Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres from Cancun
Excursion Isla Contoy & Isla Mujeres from Cancun
from $16811h
★ 3.0 (7)
Guided Tour to Chichen Itza, saamal Cenote and Valladolid City
Guided Tour to Chichen Itza, saamal Cenote and Valladolid City
from $5912h
★ 4.3 (6)
Akumal Cenote Swimming and Snorkeling from Cancun & Costa Mujeres
Akumal Cenote Swimming and Snorkeling from Cancun & Costa Mujeres
from $1795h
★ 3.4 (5)
Full day Xcaret Plus & Buffet & from Cancun & Playa del Carmen
Full day Xcaret Plus & Buffet & from Cancun & Playa del Carmen
from $29013h
★ 4.8 (5)
Cancun Catamaran: Sail to Isla Mujeres + Buffet & Drinks
Cancun Catamaran: Sail to Isla Mujeres + Buffet & Drinks
from $578h
★ 4.5 (4)
Cancun Private Catamaran to Isla Mujeres with Buffet & Open Bar
Cancun Private Catamaran to Isla Mujeres with Buffet & Open Bar
from $25007h
★ 5.0 (4)
Catamaran to Isla Mujeres at sunset pick up Cancun
Catamaran to Isla Mujeres at sunset pick up Cancun
from $794h
★ 4.0 (4)
Xoximilco party in Cancun
Xoximilco party in Cancun
from $1284h
★ 4.8 (4)
Full-Day Sailing Isla Mujeres with complimentary Transportation
Full-Day Sailing Isla Mujeres with complimentary Transportation
from $907h
★ 3.5 (4)
4 Hours Luxury Fishing Adventure
4 Hours Luxury Fishing Adventure
from $12914h
★ 4.3 (3)
Catamaran Sailing Experience & Snorkeling Tour to Isla Mujeres
Catamaran Sailing Experience & Snorkeling Tour to Isla Mujeres
from $796h
★ 3.0 (3)
Isla Mujeres Spring Break Party Catamaran Snorkel and Open Bar
Isla Mujeres Spring Break Party Catamaran Snorkel and Open Bar
from $898h
★ 5.0 (3)
Bacalar Lagoon, Cenote Azul & El MĂĄrmol Kayak Tour from CancĂșn
Bacalar Lagoon, Cenote Azul & El MĂĄrmol Kayak Tour from CancĂșn
from $14313h
★ 5.0 (2)
Isla Mujeres Unlimited Catamaran with Transportation from Cancun
Isla Mujeres Unlimited Catamaran with Transportation from Cancun
from $1108h
★ 3.0 (2)
Underwater Museum Snorkeling Tour with Transportation from CancĂșn
Underwater Museum Snorkeling Tour with Transportation from CancĂșn
from $1013h
★ 3.0 (2)
Adventure tour on ATV with Zip Line and Cenotes in Mayan Jungle
Adventure tour on ATV with Zip Line and Cenotes in Mayan Jungle
from $995h
★ 3.0 (2)
Spider Monkey, Coba and Cenote
Spider Monkey, Coba and Cenote
from $4958h
★ 5.0 (2)
Xcaret Plus Park & Night Show from Riviera Maya
Xcaret Plus Park & Night Show from Riviera Maya
from $28012h
★ 5.0 (2)
Xoximilco Party Night over Trajinera - Departure from Cancun
Xoximilco Party Night over Trajinera - Departure from Cancun
from $1994h
★ 5.0 (2)
Chichen Itza All Inclusive
Chichen Itza All Inclusive
from $14910h
★ 5.0 (2)
Tulum, Coba, Cenote & Playa del Carmen Tour
Tulum, Coba, Cenote & Playa del Carmen Tour
from $11910h
★ 3.0 (2)
Isla Holbox
Isla Holbox
from $54510h
★ 5.0 (2)
Full-Day Swimming and Snorkeling at Cenote Caves in Yucatan
Full-Day Swimming and Snorkeling at Cenote Caves in Yucatan
from $9512h
★ 3.0 (2)
Horseback Riding Ziplines and Cenote Tour with Lunch
Horseback Riding Ziplines and Cenote Tour with Lunch
from $1155h
★ 5.0 (2)
Marine Turtle Snorkeling Private Tour
Marine Turtle Snorkeling Private Tour
from $4958h
★ 5.0 (1)

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Other hotels nearby with tour pickup

Hotel Riu Caribe is in a prime location within Cancun's hotel zone, similar to other nearby hotels like Hotel Riu Cancun and Krystal Grand Cancun. While these alternatives also offer great access to the beach and local attractions, Riu Caribe may provide a quieter atmosphere, making it suitable for families or those seeking relaxation. However, other hotels might have more extensive amenities or dining options, so guests should consider their priorities when choosing.

What is nearby

A nearby medical facility located just 0.8 km away, providing essential health services.

Questions guests ask about Hotel Riu Caribe

How do I get from Cancun Airport to Hotel Riu Caribe?

You can reach Hotel Riu Caribe from Cancun Airport in about 30 minutes by taxi, costing around 400 to 600 pesos. Alternatively, ADO buses provide a more budget-friendly option.

What time do tours typically pick up from the hotel?

Most tours pick up guests from the hotel lobby in the early morning, around 7 to 9 AM, depending on the specific excursion. It's advisable to confirm with the tour operator.

Is there direct beach access from the hotel?

Yes, Hotel Riu Caribe has direct access to the beach, allowing guests to enjoy the beautiful Caribbean Sea just steps away from their accommodations.

How can I get around Cancun from the hotel?

Local buses, specifically the R1 and R2 routes, run frequently along Blvd. Kukulcan, making it easy to explore nearby attractions and beaches. Taxis are also readily available.

Are there dining options near the hotel?

Yes, there are various dining options nearby, including local restaurants and cafes that offer a range of cuisines, ensuring guests have plenty of choices.

Is the area around the hotel safe?

The hotel zone, where Hotel Riu Caribe is located, is generally considered safe for tourists, with a visible police presence and well-lit areas, especially at night.

What is the best time of year to visit Cancun?

The best time to visit Cancun is from December to April when the weather is warm and dry. However, this is also peak tourist season, so expect larger crowds.

What currency should I use while in Cancun?

The local currency is the Mexican Peso. While many places accept US dollars, it's advisable to use pesos for better rates and to avoid extra fees.