I traveled to Tulum's brand-new airport. It's bright and beautiful, but I was shocked by the hidden transportation fee.

• I recently took a trip to Tulum, flying in and out of its brand-new airport. 
• The airport is peaceful, pristine, and beautifully designed in tribute to Tulum's jungle. 
• But there was a surprise airport pickup fee, costing over $200 for a 45-minute drive.

Traveling to Tulum just got quicker — but is it any cheaper?

I decided to find out on a recent trip to Mexico, flying in and out of Tulum from its brand-new airport.

The Felipe Carrillo Puerto Airport is bright, peaceful, and a closer alternative to Cancún. But traveling to and from the new airport wasn't as cost-effective as I had expected — it was actually more expensive.

Here's how my journey went.