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Friday 12

Taxi Driver's Day

[taxi] For their special day, Puerto's drivers adorn their cabs with flowers, ribbons and streamers. The festivities begin at 7 a.m. with a special mass and the blessing of the cabs. Then the cabs begin a parade through the streets of town, ending up at a social hall where the drivers will feast on barbecue, raffle off prizes donated by local merchants, drink beer and dance.

You might have a difficulty finding a taxi today, but when you do, wish the driver "Felicidades" and give him a tip.

Puerto's licensed taxis are cheap, clean and plentiful. Most of the drivers are honest, helpful and courteous. And they will charge you the official rates, as approved by the State Transit Police:

From the Center / del Centro
To: Fare:
Costa Chica, Fracc. Bacocho, Infonavit Las Palmas, Infonavit Los Mangos, Lomas del Puerto, Col. Benito Juárez, Col. La Paz, Sector Reforma $18
Puerto Angelito, Fracc. Costa del Sol, Carrizalillo, Col. Las Flores, CBTIS, Col. Arroyo Seco, Los Almendros $20
Col. Santa María, Col. Lázaro Cardenas, Col, Los Tamarindos Col Aeropuerto $22
Col. El Porvenir, Col. Independencia, Col Las Jardines, Col, San Miguel $25
Aeropuerto / Airport, Punta Zicatela, Col. Emiliana Zapata, La Lucerna, Col. La Parota $27

Trips from places other than el Centro
From: To: Fare:
Bacocho Col. Lázaro Cádenas $25
Playa Zicatela Punta Zicatela $25
Sector Reforma (A - B) Col. Lázaro Cádenas $25
Sector Reforma (C - D) Col. Lázaro Cádenas $30
Col. Aeropuerto Col. Lázaro Cádenas $35
Col. Aeropuerto Punta Zicatela $37


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