Riu Tequila is in Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, 39 miles (62 km) from Cancun International Airport, about 57 minutes by private transfer.
Skip the line for a Cancun taxi at the terminal. With a private Cancun transfer, your driver meets you outside arrivals and takes you straight to Riu Tequila, about 57 minutes away. Your vehicle is reserved for your group, the price is set when you book, and your flight is tracked in case it lands early or late.
The route below shows the drive from Cancun International Airport to Riu Tequila.
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Playa del Carmen is one of the most popular destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, known for its white-sand beaches, lively atmosphere, and central location in the Riviera Maya. It's about 45–60 minutes from Cancun International Airport, and our private Cancun airport to Playa del Carmen transportation takes you directly to your hotel. No shared shuttle stops, no waiting.
The town's main attraction is Fifth Avenue (Quinta Avenida), a pedestrian street lined with shops, plazas, and restaurants serving everything from traditional Mexican dishes to international cuisine. After dark, it becomes the center of Playa's nightlife, with beach clubs and bars for every style.
Playa del Carmen is also an easy base for exploring the region. Ferries to Cozumel leave from the main pier, Xcaret park is just minutes south, and cenotes and the Mayan ruins of Tulum are within about an hour's drive.