Two weeks traveling in Mexico led to two interactions with the police. The first occurred in Mexico City when driving onto the highway; we were stopped by the police, who claimed our license plate was not allowed to travel that day. They attempted to fine us $200 and threatened to hold the car for two days. Communication was difficult, but after much gesturing, they agreed to let us leave for $100 without a receipt. I paid and got away. The second encounter happened in Cancun. After driving three hours to Pink Beach, we were returning late when we saw police inspecting cars on the roadside. We were stopped, and the officer, speaking limited English, accused us of speeding. I explained we were driving with the flow of traffic and didn’t notice other cars being stopped, but it didn’t matter. After asking us to pull over, another armed officer stood facing us at the car. The police began negotiating the fine and consequences for the infraction. Realizing it was another shakedown, I handed them 500 pesos. They gestured it wasn’t enough, so I handed over another 500. The officer smiled, assured us there would be no record of violations or need to go to the police station, and wished us a good night. At Cancun airport when picking up the rental car, I was told there were no cars available and my reservation was canceled. I approached the manager, who first claimed they hadn’t received my reservation and later said the reserved car wasn’t available. I was forced to book a new reservation at twice the original price. I’ve traveled extensively through Europe and North America, usually opting for self-driving trips, but I’ve never faced situations like this. Despite the unpleasantness, we avoided serious consequences, and it became an informative experience for my kids as they witnessed the reality of the world firsthand. It was an unexpected lesson in understanding disparities between cultures and levels of development firsthand. On a positive note, our stay at The Westin Resort in Cancun was excellent, with great location and facilities. The new year vacation ended happily!
O aluguel do carro correu tudo bem e a empresa foi muito organizada o tempo tudo. O único inconveniente é em Cancun o seguro de proteção de terceiros é obrigatório e não está incluído no orçamento - ficou cerca de USD25 por dia, e isso fez com a minha reserva terminasse quase o dobro do que havia pago inicialmente.
About QEEQ:8.0/10
Poderia deixar mais claro que seguro para terceiros não está incluído na proteção oferecida.
Aside from the staff's persistence in promoting insurance, everything else was great. I had already purchased the highest level of insurance on the platform, but the staff kept recommending additional coverage, which was a bit annoying. In the end, I had to pay a deposit of over 50,000 pesos. Additionally, the car's fuel tank wasn't full when I picked it up, and I only noticed it after getting on the highway, which almost left me stranded due to low fuel. Fortunately, the issue was noted in the rental agreement, so technically there wasn't a problem. However, for those who aren't attentive or don't read the contract thoroughly, it could turn into a hidden pitfall. This can be especially troublesome for people who are not fluent in English.
The same company, in Mexico City there were no cars available, so they gave us a manual Nissan. If we wanted to upgrade to an SUV, it would cost extra. In Cancun, there were no cars either, but they gave us a Tiguan directly—top-notch experience!
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