Question about Progresso

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cruisingirls

Guest
When you dock at Progresso obviously you must have to take a taxi to get into town. We are trying to figure out if it is a better deal to do the Carnival Progresso Beach Break or just take a taxi. Does anyone have a suggestion?
 
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canteverremembermyname

Guest
every time we've booked a cruise that was supposed to go to Progresso , 's been cancelled from the itinerary :( good luck!
 
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waitintocruise

Guest
We have been to Progresso - you don't really need a taxi, there wasn't much to see in Progresso. We rented a jeep to tour around the area. Some locals told us there is a flamingo roosting area just on the outskirts of town, but, due to a hurricane that came through several weeks before we were there, none had returned, we just saw a big lake. We did drive into Merida, which is a large beautiful city and did some shopping. When we came back to Progresso, we braved one of the local "open" (meaning partially outside, no whole roof and only 2 walls and a burro tied to one of the posts)eateries for some absolutely wonderful mexican food. Don't know what possessed up - we're usually not so brave, but it was great! They people are very friendly, but it is a very poor area. Of course, do keep in mind that the storm had passed through fairly recently, and they still had a long way to go in getting back to normal. They suffered a lot of wind damage and flooding to their home and businesses. This was a couple of years ago, so maybe things are better now. We did enjoy ourselves, and, if you want to hire a taxi, there are plenty available dockside.

Have fun!!
 
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ummagumma

Guest
I was in Progresso 10/03 on the Glory. When you get off the ship there are buses to take you to the flea market which is just a tiny area with people trying to sell you stuff. I would suggest that if you are going to shop at any of your ports of call , this is the place.Much cheaper than other ports that I was at for the same things. I don't remember seeing any taxi's at the pier ( you do know the pier is 4 miles long), but that might just be my memory.
Have fun.
 
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