Taxi to split trip between RM and Pearl?

[Lisasunseeker]

We are splitting our trip between the two resorts next month. Is a taxi the best way to transfer from RM to Pearl? And if so, will the resort arrange a taxi for us? We want to make the transition as smooth as possible so we don't lose the whole day checking out of one place and into the other.

[CokeMann]

Yep, a local taxi is definitely the easiest way - 250 Pesos($25 US) will get you to the other resort. When you are ready to leave just ask the concierge to call you a taxi, should only take a minute to get one since there are usually several just waiting outside the resort entrance

[harry bawls]

Just did that this am. Taxi cost is $20 us. Took about 5 min for it to arrive after resort called. The taxi stand is near the entrance of r m

[eddieandjojo]

Definitely taxi, just don't use CokeMann's exchange rate service......10 to 1 is not very good these days.....LOL.

[CokeMann]

Definitely taxi, just don't use CokeMann's exchange rate service......10 to 1 is not very good these days.....LOL.

If you pay in pesos the posted taxi union rate between the resorts is 250 pesos - however if you pay in USD the taxi driver will only give you a 10 to 1 ie $25usd - hint - don't mess with the local taxi union you could end up facing the local police or worse ..... seriously !

[eddieandjojo]

Indeed, good advice, that's why we always uses pesos when paying for anything outside of the resort. Easy to use the ATM at the airport once you clear immigration.

[harry bawls]

I paid cash $20usd. It's what front desk told me rate was

[harry bawls]

Be careful getting peso from ATM in puerto morales. Shorted us 400 on a $5000 withdrawal. Also airport in Atlanta ripped me a new one at ATM charging me $360 us for about $320 worth of pesos. Neither resort has a machine to dispense pesos and cab ride from desire r m to ATM in puerto (nearest per driver but he probably lied) and back was $450 peso. Best to bring your money with you except you could walk to ATM if your at pearl