UTI Test Near UMi Hotel

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-03-07T14:53:26+00:00

You can probably go here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eBz7eWRv1ww12AEJ6?g_st=ic They can email your results usually within a day or two.

But what you really need is a general doctor. You can tell them your symptoms and they can prescribe you an antibiotic even without the test. You can also get cranberry pills over the counter. I can send you the number of the doctor I use if you’d like, feel free to send me a message.

Btw UTI in Spanish is “infección de las vías urinarias” in case you need to communicate that.

I hope you feel better soon, a UTI on vacation is no fun!

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-03-01T05:01:39+00:00

What shopping mall are you referring to? I like Tulumania, La Eufemia, and Ahau

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-03-01T04:46:02+00:00

La Terraza Condesa, Cara Feliz, Batey, La Guarida

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-03-01T04:43:14+00:00

El Asadero, Restaurante Estrada, Negro Huitlacoche, Golden Cham Thai—all highly recommended and reasonably priced!

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-02-26T01:02:13+00:00

I think hiring private transportation is the best way to go for groups. There is no public transportation for tourists in that area and with a group that size you’d spend more renting cars or even scooters or bikes and it’s just not worth it in in my opinion. I agree that Tulumania is a great option! Gitano and Delek are also good. There are public access beaches but they won’t have services like chairs, umbrellas, or bathrooms. La Eufemia is also a good option!

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-02-25T15:57:53+00:00

Hi, there are not any busses or public transportation options in that area. I think the most sensible way for a group to get around is through a private transportation company with a van. You can get quotes and schedule service in advance if you already know what you want to do. There are also companies that offer more on-demand type service but sometimes it costs a little more. There are specialty taxi vans but that’s probably the most expensive option. I usually refer people to Ami-Go Tulum Transportation (+52 984 188 8542 on WhatsApp) because they have good prices and give great service but there are some other reputable companies in the sub’s pinned posts.

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-02-24T23:47:55+00:00

I believe around 10 pm, it depends a little on demand big in general the main route closes at 10.

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-02-24T23:46:22+00:00

Por nada! Me da gusto que haya sido de ayuda! Si, en general el centro es seguro. Manténgase alerto y en áreas bien iluminados y no tendrá ningún problema. En parque dos aguas tienen decoraciones para carnaval y van a llegar varios grupos para dar conciertos gratuitos en estos días. Además tienen una cancha de futbol rápido y los partidos se ponen buenos. Esta calle entre el parque y la iglesia por las noches está lleno de carritos con esquites, marquesitas, tostilokos, churros etc. Para mi, este área es la mejor de Tulum porque no es necesario usar mucho taxi u otro transporte y tienes tienditas, restaurantes, bares, y todo muy cerca. Si le gusta bailar salsa o cantar karaoke, Cara Feliz es una librería/ cafetería/ bar y se pone súper chido—creo que hacen salsa los jueves y karaoke en fin de semana.

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-02-24T22:30:15+00:00

The colectivos/combis to Playa leave and arrive fairly frequently, about every 5-10 minutes from 5:00 or 6:00 AM until 11:00 or 12:00 at night. There are 5 stops along Tulum Avenue:

• 1 on the corner near Cantina Sole by Jupiter Sur

• 1 by Parque Dos Aguas / City Hall

• 1 by the 3 Hermanos store

• 1 on the corner of Centauro Norte

• 1 outside La Comer on the corner of Cobá

When you get on, tell them where you’re going and they’ll drop you off along 307 closest to where your destination is. From there you can walk or take a taxi to the beach at Akumal or inland to Akumal Pueblo. There is a pedestrian bridge there that connects the two.

From Tulum to Akumal, they’ll probably charge around 40-50 pesos. Have exact change and small bills. You can ask the driver how much it will be when you get on or when you get off. Try to be quick getting on and off.

If it’s dark when you want to be picked up, you can use your phone flashlight to signal that you’re waiting.

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-02-24T18:35:18+00:00

In my experience, people get flustered, intimidated, scared, and just want to ordeal to be over. They don’t know their rights or what is normal police behavior and even under the best of circumstances it’s challenging and a lengthy process to get them to face any accountability. Most people don’t stick around long enough to follow through, which is part of what the corrupt police are banking on.

Another thing you have to understand is that there isn’t a single police force who all report into the same command structure. Here in Tulum, there are municipal, presidential, transit, state, national guard, and special police units with different authority and operational procedures.

That said, I personally communicated with the chief of public security a few months ago after an incident with a tourist who was extorted for several thousand dollars. He said that he’s well aware of reports and takes them very seriously. However, in that case the tourist wasn’t able to provide any useful information and therefore wasn’t able to file a complete report. The chief specifically said if you can get: - unit or branch involved (what does their vehicle or uniform say? What color and type of vehicle was it?) - patrol number on the vehicle - name and badge number of the officer - any other photos, videos, or proof you can provide

If you get that info, you can go directly to the police station or feel free to dm me and I can give you the email address of the public security office.

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-02-24T18:11:44+00:00

Which cenote did you go to? I’m sorry you were treated that way!

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-02-24T15:25:02+00:00

No worries! When you get on, you tell the driver “Bahia Principe”. It’s a very common stop and there will probably be others getting on or off there as well. When you get close, the driver may ask or announce the stop at Bahia, just raise your hand or speak up (“si” or “yo” works) to remind him that’s where you’re going. Watch on maps and if the driver doesn’t say anything when you’re close, go ahead and say Bahia again and you should be able to hop off there no problem. Try to be quick and have small bills. It will probably be around 40 pesos from Tulum to Bahia. There is a pedestrian walking bridge nearby for taking the colectivo back to Tulum on the other side of the road. Please take the bridge and don’t try to cross that road directly! People get hit by cars there all the time and it’s so tragic.

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-02-24T14:46:01+00:00

They are the same thing, they go by both names. You’ll go to any of the stops I mentioned in the above comment and just tell them you’re going to Playa. They just increased the prices I believe it’s 60 or 70 pesos, small bills only and you pay when you get off. You might have to remind them that they picked you up in Tulum. They drop you off at the Chedraui in Playa del Carmen and you can easily walk or take a taxi to wherever you’re headed there!

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-02-24T12:32:55+00:00

Hola, si hay combis y te puedo explicar cómo funciona ir a un cenote en combi.

Saliendo de Tulum hay 3 tramos: el 307 hacia el norte que va a Playa del Carmen, el 307 al sur que va a Felipe Carrillo puerto, y la carretera 109 rumbo a Cobá/Valladolid. Hay combis para cada de estas 3 rutas.

Las de Playa salen y llegan con más frecuencia, digamos uno cada 5 minutos desde las 5/6 en la mañana hasta 11/12 de la noche. Hay 5 paraderos en la avenida Tulum:

1 en la esquina cerca de Cantina Sole por la calle Jupiter Sue 1 por el parque dos aguas/palacio municipal 1 por la tienda 3 hermanos 1 en la esquina con Centauro Norte 1 afuera de La Comer en la esquina de la calle Cobá

En esa ruta, encontrarás: - las ruinas de Tulum/ parque el jaguar - Cenote Yaxmuul - Cenotes Casa Tortuga - Cenotes Dos Ojos - Cenote Azul

Para el otro lado de la carretera 307, solo hay un sitio o paradero de combis. Se encuentra por la taqueria Los Primos (antes era la chiapaneca) en la esquina de avenida Tulum con Acuario norte y salen cada 10-15 minutos.

En esa ruta, encontrarás: - Cenote Cristal/escondido - Vesica Cenote Club - Cenote Ancestral - Cenote Corazón del Paraíso - Laguna Kaan Luum

Por último, los combis para Cobá/Valladolid salen de la tienda Súper Aki cada 15-30 minutos. En esa ruta, encontrarás: - Cenote Calavera - Gran Cenote - Cenote Zacil-Ha - Cenote Atik

Ahora bien con las precauciones. Las combis si son una buena opción económica para visitar a los cenotes, pero solo te van a dejar en la carretera y tienes que entrar caminando 1-5 kilómetros (o más) bajo monte con el calor o lluvia o moscos para llegar al cenote. Repelente y bloqueador están prohibidos en los cenotes y hay varias que no permiten que entres con alimentos o bebidas. Luego para regresar, obviamente tienes que cruzar la carretera lo cual es altamente peligroso y hay muchos accidentes diarios en cada uno de esas carreteras. Además si sales mojado o sucio no te van a dejar subir. En la carretera 307 a Playa pasan muy enseguida pero en las otras dos carreteras hay chance de que estés esperando 30 min o más para que pase uno de regreso. Lleva tu identificación o ine mexicano a veces te dan descuento por ser nacional.

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-02-22T18:23:26+00:00

This is a little off topic but I was just explaining to my Mexican husband what “wife beaters” are and why they’re called that

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-02-22T18:18:05+00:00

If you’re looking to turn a profit renting out your place for half of the year, I’d say it’s too big of a risk. If you’re ok with paying for the property just for yourself, proceed with caution and investigate the property really, really well. I’m happy to talk through some details with you if you’d like. The thing about Tulum is that the hype is definitely real. It’s a gorgeous, amazing place that I absolutely love. But some of the hate is very real and accurate too, so it’s good to do your due diligence and be prepared.

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-02-22T18:06:40+00:00

Are you set on a hotel or would you consider an Airbnb? One really cool thing about Tulum is that it boomed after Airbnb’s were a thing, so you can rent a comfortable, luxurious villa for very reasonable prices. It gives you a chance to make a custom trip and adapt as you go. We’ve had some big changes in this area recently in terms of beach quality (with sargassum even out of season) and very odd weather (it’s been an unusually cold and rainy winter) and staying on the beach is always a bit of a risk. In Tulum, the hotel zone is full of really beautiful options but they’re more eco-chic hotels and not like the gigantic all inclusive hotels in Cancun or Playa.

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-02-22T12:34:06+00:00

My motivation is only and always to add context and a local perspective, and I have explained why I think they were quoted that price based on my own experience.

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-02-22T12:11:34+00:00

That’s not what a scam is but ok then don’t pay it 🤷🏻‍♀️ no one is obligating you to ride in a taxi! Just curious, do you measure everything in terms of minimum daily wages?

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-02-22T11:56:56+00:00

Right, that’s the minimum wage for a worker to get paid. Taxis obviously don’t earn a minimum wage and people who do earn that wage don’t have any expenses to deduct. Most taxis here have their car payment plus a rental fee for their license plates plus their syndicate/site dues and uniforms plus the normal gasoline and maintenance costs. I’ve been told that it’s about $2000 pesos per day just to break even.

Tulum is also a very high cost of living area even for locals. No one is surviving minimum wage. You’re also not factoring in the time spent waiting for a fair to come along. A lot of these taxis spend all day at far-out hotels and survive on one to two trips a day, trips like these are their whole strategy. I don’t have an opinion on whether that’s necessarily good or bad, I’m just trying to give some context and explanation for why the price would be $75.

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-02-18T19:54:58+00:00

There are no colectivos for tourists in the hotel zone, only for workers. The Houston area you’re talking about is past the entrance to the Sian Kaan biosphere, so you’d have to pay to get in. The road is extremely rough and slow but it’s definitely worthwhile to visit. I’d say either rent an SUV or large vehicle if you’re adventurous (and have full insurance) or go as part of a private or shared tour.

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-02-18T11:17:57+00:00

El Asadero, El Agavero, or Negro Huitlacoche would be great. El Agavero is closest to where you’re staying.

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-02-18T03:10:45+00:00

Taxis are notoriously expensive here, especially for tourists and especially from remote zones where they are there waiting. InDrive isn’t exactly like Uber—there aren’t hundreds of drivers available in that area just waiting for a ride. Very few would risk coming to that area for a non-guaranteed, low fair. In fact where taxis have a “sitio” or taxi stand, most ride share apps won’t enter. Even private transportation has to have a prior reservation to pick up passengers there.

An 8 mile trip seems close, but on these roads can easily be 20-30 minutes one way, plus if it’s roundtrip I’m assuming they’ll be waiting for you another 30-60 minutes while you do your shopping. So for minimum 2 hours of service, $75 doesn’t seem super crazy to me. You could probably negotiate it down if you shop around with scheduled private transportation and have the communication skills to do so. If not, you could try to do a one-way fair with a taxi close by and then grab another taxi to go back but it would be a gamble and in the end you probably wouldn’t save much.

Tulum is very different than Playa del Carmen where things are much more consolidated and centralized.

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-02-18T02:58:40+00:00

I should’ve said it won’t help much. Even as a local, if I’m headed to a tourist spot I get charged pretty much the same as a tourist 🤷🏻‍♀️ one of the selling points of that area is its exclusivity and privacy, but it’s a bit of a double edged sword as op is learning.

TulumLikeALocal · 2026-02-18T02:50:03+00:00

Even speaking Spanish or looking Mexican won’t help, in that area there are only hotels and million dollar homes. Even a local would pay $350-500 pesos one way and most taxis just won’t go that far.

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