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@@FranciscoSalcido-hg1xy 😢😢😢

@@estebanjuarez1999 love to hear it, thanks for sharing!

@@monicasanchezorozco1361 very solid advice, thanks for sharing! While my neighbors continue to speak Spanish better than me, continuing to learn the language has opened so many doors for me here, and Mexicans are incredibly kind and receptive to people trying to learn. Its hard to imagine ever getting to a point where I don't feel like my Spanish is still "bad" while being surrounded by native speakers 😆 But if you just keep practicing every day it does indeed get better with time. And free English lessons are a great way to give back to the community as well. Cheers!

From the heat? 😂

@@billiondollardan I hope you can make it down soon! And I agree, speaking Spanish is much appreciated and well received. Best of luck to you 🇲🇽✌️

@@arianaedwards6793 this is part of Isla Columpios. I talk more about it in my video titled "Exploring Yucatan's Serene Northern Coast and Isla Columpios" if you'd like to learn more 😊 it's kinda hard to describe the exact location in a comment but I have a map in my video that may help.

@@barrysteven5964 thanks for sharing your experience! I can very much see how the restaurant culture in the US is something a bit unique - everything, even healthcare, is all about how fast you can "turn and burn" through customers. And that's interesting about your friend experiencing a sense of community, thats been my experience in MX as well. Glad to hear her second home is treating her well :) Cheers!

@@kld70 Spanish colonist did this for a few reasons - firstly, it asserted their power over the region. To tear down someone's place of worship and replace it with your own is a calculated move to symbolize dominance. Secondly, it was more economical and efficient to reuse existing material rather than gather new ones. Sadly, this practice didn't just happen in Mérida, but can be found in regions all over the world that were colonized by Europe. Thank you for the thoughtful question.

@ Thank you for your educational reply. I was never taught that. Sorry that colonialism had that effect on your culture.

@@kld70 I totally understand, the history most people are taught is very selective! Good on you for taking an interest in learning more. Take care!

@@noname-by3qz thanks for sharing your experience. Unfortunately I totally believe it. Stay safe out there ✌️

@@Trashingcanine Thank you for your comment. I understand gentrification can be an issue, as, believe it or not, I have experienced it first hand. I was priced out of the city I lived in, in the US. My rent 9 years ago was $700. That same apartment today is $2000. And its the cheapest apartment I could find. The pandemic caused rampant global inflation as the elite took advantage of the opportunity. But the "elites" weren't the new people arriving in my city. They are the corporate conglomerates that bought up all the property and resold them at wildly inflated prices to new comers. They are the suppliers that raised the prices on everything because they saw an opportunity to price gouge. I come from a family of immigrants who relocated for a better life, so I also see the other side of people doing what they have to do in order to both survive and make life worth living. And some people in the US have said my family has no right to be there, even 40+ years after they arrived in the US. Some people absolutely move to Mexico with a bad mentality - they want to leverage their wealth and take advantage of the situation and operate with a "whats in it for me" mentality. And that's never okay. But most people coming from the US are not wealthy, and you won't see us living like any kind of prince. Most Americans my age and younger aren't able to save for retirement - we are really just trying to get by. All of that said, I still appreciate your point because we can actively play a role in respecting our new home and not disrupting the way of life and limiting gentrification. Its important not to live in oversaturated areas, to not buy land, to research new developments to make sure they aren't abusing indigenous populations. Learn the culture, learn the language, give more than you take, and be thoughtful in your lifestyle choices.

@@dsandoval6320 mobula cocina de mar. Their food is absolutely fantastic. Whether you're getting seafood or French toast, 10/10

@@briantravelman i stand corrected 😆

@@thunderousapplause You can get just about everything delivered here, including your groceries, medicines/prescriptions, restaurant food, etc. I recommend downloading the Rappi app when you're here. And if you like shopping from bigger grocery chains and placing large orders, I'd recommend ordering directly from Chedraui's website. They are a popular grocery store here. Hope this helps!

@@thunderousapplause Fair question! Technically the city is big and diverse enough that you will still see folks at the grocery store in gym shorts and a tshirt, it's just less common. If I'm going out to brunch or the mall, I usually try to at least put on jeans and a short sleeve button up. My wife wears a lot of dresses. If we're going for a walk and in casual clothes and just impulsively want to pop in to a store or grab a snack, we still do, and its not like the world stops and stares. But we do notice we're *usually* the most dressed down folks when we do.

😅😅😅 fair point!

@@CraigX420 very true, it disappears just as quickly as it comes!

@@CraigX420 nice to meet you too, thanks for supporting the channel! If you see me out and about, feel free to say hi, it's always nice getting to know new people here 🙂

@@holaadventures I actually moved outside of the city recently. For 8 years I was in Itzimna. Then I bought some land in a pueblo and am living in a small Mayan village. My wife and I have an 11 & 9 year old with one on the way. You are welcome to visit us and we'll give you some farm fresh eggs to take back to the city. I saw you on the bus. We could help you get to Motul, if you wanted to visit the pueblo?

@@CraigX420 wow that's a very kind offer, I'd love to come visit and check out Motul! Feel free to reach out to me at sebastian@holaadventures.com and we can iron out the details :)

@@andreagroom Good question! Most establishments do take credit cards (Visa and Mastercard) but street vendors will generally require cash. I typically just take my money out of an ATM. Some banks, like Charles Schwab, refund ATM fees. Additionally, make sure you hit decline on the conversion fee when withdrawing from an ATM. This will force the ATM to use your bank's conversion rate, which is almost always going to be much better than the ATM rate. Its usually the second "accept/decline" screen that pops up when using an ATM. ATMs usually give out 500 peso bills which can be too big for a vendor to break change for. So you have a few options. You can go buy something small from a convenience store, like OXXO, and get change back for your 500. You can also go up to any bank counter and ask them to give you change for bigger bills. I'll do this when I know I'm about to head to a small town so I have plenty of small bills ahead of time. A mix of 20 and 50 pesos usually suffices. Hope this helps!

@@JackB_Nimble1 thank you! And no, not at all. I've been to Progreso countless times, both on quiet weekdays and on busy holidays, and I've never been offered anything of the like. Its way less of a free for all party vibe than Quintana Roo. Not saying there aren't any party favors here but, no one's gonna walk up to a stranger and offer that kinda stuff in my experience. Cheers!

@@qmtcop yes there are tents that offer massages on the beach, if they're available that day you will see them just by walking down the malecón. I seem to see them on busier days like weekends and holidays. If you want to be sure to have something scheduled, check out Mayan Spa Progreso. I see pics of them giving massages outside various rooftops so I'd imagine they could arrange something for you! Happy travels.

@@holaadventures Thank you!

@@qmtcop unless dogs are causing a nuisance, the city leaves them be and they are free to roam. Any of the beach dogs ive met are very laid back and friendly. They might give you the puppy dog eyes in hopes of a bite of your taco though 👀

@ awww sweet ok

@@Troy-nc5br awesome, great to know, thanks for sharing !

@@evillarrealjr7754 thank you! Hope you and your family have a fantastic time.

@@bobsacamano7653 I smile and nod at folks in the US, and frankly it's such a very deeply ingrained habit, I can't seem to get myself to stop when I am in other countries, either 😅 I'm sure sometimes I throw other non-americans off ("why's the guy smiling at me, do I know him?"). What can I say, you can take a guy out of the midwest but you can't take the midwest out of the guy! Thanks for supporting the channel 😃

@@bobsacamano7653 sounds great, hope you're living somewhere nice and chilly that suits you too 🙂

@@jwattz3628 I hear you amigo/a, hope you can get back to Oaxaca soon. I haven't been there yet but I hear incredible things. Viva México 🇲🇽 ✌️

@@TheAdventuresofSnickersandMinn igualmente :)

@@antoniodiminno7868 thanks for watching!

Yeah it was surprisingly a good place to learn about the history of the area. Thanks for watching!

I appreciate it vivaflork! Thanks for bringing down to earth comments and support.

@@amydecker6207 thank you! I have a few more videos in the works and will be adding some more biking tours to the mix soon. Appreciate your support 🇲🇽✌️

It's a Ceiba tree. 🌳 or ya'axché in Mayan.