Cancun Walmart and Costco trip

[dioxide45]

Never thought I would have to explain myself for such a simple question. We aren't staying at the WLR. That is the original poster. I didn't think I would need to start another thread about such a similar question and explain that we are staying at the Royal Sands. And before you or someone else asks, we need much more that the Royal Market has to offer.

I think others were trying to provide help that perhaps wasn't as stressful in their minds. I could see how taking a family to the grocery store after a tiring flight wouldn't be in most peoples mind as something fun to do. Since you are okay with it, then go for it. It really isn't that hard and the stop with USA Transfers was along the way to the Hotel Zone, thus not downtown.

When we took our transfer in May, we stopped at the Superama. As previously mentioned, it is a Walmart store, just not a Super Walmart like downtown. It is more a general grocery store like a regular Kroger here in the USA. It had general groceries, bottled water,a bakery and wine section. I don't recall any liquor other than what you might see in a USA grocery (like the lower alcohol content Malibu Rum). Though if you want liquor, I am sure you could ask your driver to make another quick stop. Just be sure to tip accordinly.

 

[kwindham]

We have our reasons for wanting to go on the way. Yes, it will be a lot more to deal with once we have all of our luggage and grocery bags, but we arrive after the check in time so I'm not worried. I don't care if its Walmart or another grocery store. I want my children to go to the store because of the educational value. It's something that they can include in their work assignments for school that they are missing. I'm not sure why I have to justify my decision for taking my whole family to the grocery store on vacation.

All I asked was "Can you request which Walmart you want to go to when USA transfers picks you up or is based on where you are staying? I want to go to the one with SAMs next to it" and only 2 people were kind enough to answer my question instead of questioning our decision. Thank you dioxide45 and levatino

I have never been to either of the walmarts there, or taken public transportation so I cant offer advice.

However, I found the walmart in Rosarita MX to be educational for ME, and Im 37! lol I really would like for my kids to experience it for themselves, so I understand you wanting your kids to go for the education value. I do agree with others though, you are probably going to be bone tired and stressed by the time you get settled in the resort. Plan your next day as a day of resting and you'll bounce right back.

Have fun and enjoy!!!! Im sure your kids will never forget the experience!

 

[Phydeaux]

We have our reasons for wanting to go on the way. Yes, it will be a lot more to deal with once we have all of our luggage and grocery bags, but we arrive after the check in time so I'm not worried. I don't care if its Walmart or another grocery store. I want my children to go to the store because of the educational value. It's something that they can include in their work assignments for school that they are missing. I'm not sure why I have to justify my decision for taking my whole family to the grocery store on vacation.

All I asked was "Can you request which Walmart you want to go to when USA transfers picks you up or is based on where you are staying? I want to go to the one with SAMs next to it" and only 2 people were kind enough to answer my question instead of questioning our decision. Thank you dioxide45 and levatino

This being the case, I wouldn't even consider WalMart or CostCo, but instead shop at a Mexican mercado. In other words, get off the beaten tourist path.

 

[Ron98GT]

Chedraui is even closer to the hotel zone, and as very reasonable prices.

You got my curiosity up:

https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF...exico&ei=pmhtUpfQOK38yAG2voHYAg&ved=0CMEBELYD

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopi...raui_vs_Soriana-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html

 

[SMHarman]

This being the case, I wouldn't even consider WalMart or CostCo, but instead shop at a Mexican mercado. In other words, get off the beaten tourist path.

Depends whether the teaching is for differences in culture or about American cultural imperialism.

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[Phydeaux]

Depends whether the teaching is for differences in culture or about American cultural imperialism.

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My guess is the "children" haven't yet been taught the definition of imperialism.

 

[pjrose]

I have taken my kids to WalMart - yes, WalMart - to see some of the cultural differences.

Certainly it's not as Mexican as a Mexican market. But the types of foods, the way they're presented (especially meats, bakery, and alcohol), the clothing, the toys, etc are different than what they're used to, and I believe they learned from the several trips we made. We bought several sets of Lotteria, and gave some to their teachers.

The trip we made on the way to the Royals was a PITA, we were exhausted, and other trips we made a day or so later on the bus were not as tiring. It's a good way to spend a rainy afternoon. On the other hand, with good weather, trips made a day or so later used up a half-day of beach and pool time.

Be sure to take them to the new Museum outside of the Tri-Royals!

 

[dioxide45]

Westin Lagunamar has a service where they will arrange a cab to take you to Costco or Walmart, wait for you and return. I think the people told us it was $40. We didn't use it but were talking to someone in the lobby that was using the service. Talk to the concierge. We will be using this service when we return to the Lagumanar in May.

We are going to Lagunamar again in May and our flight arrives at 9:30pm. We have friends flying in the next morning at 10:30am and would like to be at the resort when they arrive.

We were originally considering a Costco run in the morning after our night arrival as our friends flight originally arrived at 11:30am, though it was just changed to 10:30am. Given that, we are thinking of having USA Transfers do a grocery stop for us the night we fly in to just get it over with. Are there any concerns with going to the Walmart in Cancun at around 10/10:30pm? Safety issues? Anyone done a grocery stop at night?

 

[Phydeaux]

We are going to Lagunamar again in May and our flight arrives at 9:30pm. We have friends flying in the next morning at 10:30am and would like to be at the resort when they arrive.

We were originally considering a Costco run in the morning after our night arrival as our friends flight originally arrived at 11:30am, though it was just changed to 10:30am. Given that, we are thinking of having USA Transfers do a grocery stop for us the night we fly in to just get it over with. Are there any concerns with going to the Walmart in Cancun at around 10/10:30pm? Safety issues? Anyone done a grocery stop at night?

So you're assuming you can clear immigration, customs, collect luggage, and arrive at Costco in one hour? Wow, you are an optimist! We've spent almost 2 hours in the immigration line...

Your wait? Crap shoot, at best.

Instead of "getting it over with", you may want to look at a bit differently. We really enjoy a leisurely pace, taking in the variety and different choices of foods available. We don't shop Costco or WalMart, but start at Mercado 23 for an open air assortment of a variety of foods, an authentic and inexpensive lunch there, then finish off at Comercial Mexicana. When we used to stay in Cancun, we looked forward to the experience, as a leisurely enjoyable experience to set the tone for the week. Fresh squeezed orange juice in a bag, .......

Why not save it for the morning, and invite your friends? A fun adventure. Don't look at it as a chore.

Just a thought..

 

[dioxide45]

So you're assuming you can clear immigration, customs, collect luggage, and arrive at Costco in one hour? Wow, you are an optimist! We've spent almost 2 hours in the immigration line...

Your wait? Crap shoot, at best.

You are right. I also checked with USA Transfers and they indicated that the stop would cost $60 instead of $30 they charge for Superama. So I think we are back to an AM trip. Now just considering taking the bus there and a cab back.

 

[easyrider]

In Cancun,if you only have one choice I would choose Costco because it is next door to Mega. Costco has a better selection of wine and next door at Mega you don't need to buy in bulk. There are all kinds of taxi's in this area.

If you bring luggage to the store its easier to haul items back to the resort on the bus. I usually have a car and will take my large suitcase with us in the trunk to the store on the first big grocery run.

Bill