It was so cute when you said that “you’ll have to pay the speeding ticket on the spot”. Actually, the cop will demand that you pay him and so he won’t give you the speeding ticket. It’s called a “mordida”
I'm sorry to break it down to you, but I don't think you're paying the speeding ticket on the spot-you're bribing the traffic cop to let you off the hook.
Arturo Millán exactly!!! Sadly police corruption is very common here in México and they will take advantage if u are a tourist. Especially if you’re American because u will have dollars
Pretty much it. You just have to bribe them. Bribing is inexpensive as well, 200-500 pesos should usually do the trick. If you are paying over that, you are definitely getting ripped off.
While México is not a hell hole, it can be dangerous, if a friendly local tells you not go to certain places or talk to certain people then you better pay attention.
312vandal they weren’t trying to say mexico is bad, just have bad parts like everywhere in the world, the video is about mexico, not america. stop getting offended.
312vandal Then you haven't seen Tamaulipas, Guerrero, Nuevo León or Veracruz. We may not have a big problem like in Central America, but it's still a big problem.
PLEASE DON'T incentive tourists to ALWAYS haggle or negotiate prices, it's such a bad practice! There are stuff that are completely negotiable like Chinese-manufactured souvenirs such as mugs, shirts, magnets, pens, keychains that you buy in Cabo, Cancun or Tijuana. ===> BUT if you visit Oaxaca, Puebla, Veracruz, Chiapas or other "poor" State, and want to buy some HANDCRAFTED souvenirs, please DON'T RIP OFF PEOPLE! They spent days, weeks or even moths crafting stuff for you wanting to negotiate 3-4 dollars off --> it might mean one more soda pop for you but to them is food for their entire family!
We stayed in CDMX for a little over a week, and I fell so hard for it. The City is so incredible; beautiful, sophisticated, and so very polite. We went to a soccer game, learned how to taste coffee and mezcal, and ate so many delicious foods that still make me happy to think about.
Yeah sometimes when I'm at my grandmas house she will jus randomly cut up apples cucumbers and mango out lime and tajin and give them to me and my brother withouth asking I like it.
Since you mentioned it.Awesome places in Mexico which are not Cancún or Cabos that are also cheaper: -Oaxaca -Guadalajara -Zacatecas -Chihuahua - Puerto Vallarta - Veracruz -Guanajuato
Gabriella Tortolero Yeah, I've never visit Mazatlán (hopefuly I will) but it is known that its a great and not pricey option if you want to go to a mexican beach.
Angélica Rof have you heard of Chiapas? A really green and pretty state you have from jungles, ruins, beaches, lakes, canyons, waterfalls just search cascadas de agua azul o cañon del sumidero and the food is so traditional and tasty and its a really affordable destination you can book really nice hotels in San Cristobal de las Casas from 700 Mexican pesos per night to (37 USD) to 2000 mexican pesos (106 USD)
Sooo, I'm Mexican, and tbh, before the video started, I was like "please be accurate, please be accurate", and it is!! These are true pieces of advice for visiting México ;) Insecurity and unfriendly/dirty cops might be an issue in Mexico City and the many places you can visit, but as long as you're safe and DON'T hang out in the wrong places/at the wrong times, you'll have an amazing time and should totally come and see what the whole country has to offer..! Fantastic video!!
Roberto Téllez he forgot to mention that driving at night ESPECIALLY IN THE MOUNTAINS.....you will mostlikely be jumped or kidnapped. Take it with a grain of salt.
Don't drive in the mountains at night, chances are you aren't coming back. I once knew a guy from the Bronx who drove with his friends in the mountains off Chile and we never heard from them again. Cops said they were kidnapped but it was never confirmed so becareful out there and just as mentioned stay off the roads and take buses. It's just safer then going it alone.
Coming back to this video after a few trips to MX. Some tips: Mexican vanilla is the BOMB, get some to bring back. Don't say no to any kind offer (except drugs) Tequila at noon is ok once in a while. They are hardworking people - appreciate how much they have worked to get what You and I would call basics.
I agree entirely on the vanilla, I bought a bottle in a supermarket in Mexico, nearly 25 years ago - it's still good. It's PURE vanilla, and cost about the same as a tiddly little bottle of Vanilla essence at home, and that does go off!
Emilio Martínez yes and if you are so generous to tip 20% to a bartender who may be from the USA with a summer job in a resort don't try to negotiate a women with 4 children running a kiosk or a taxi driver who is a father and also supports his parents. Mexico has a black economy and an average person earns 4-6$ a day.
You are right again. The police want you to pay on the spot cause they pocket the money but you have no choice, well you do have a choice just to bother going to Mexico until the government cleans up their act.
The food is delicious. They helped me to speak fluent Spanish. I was 20, and now 74, and Acapulco was my favorite, and Singapore. You are right about Spanish. I am a great tipper and generous to all.
KKIDDANKK yea great place, are you kidding?! Maybe if you wanna get robbed?! I stayed at the 'princess' a very pricey resort and they wouldn't even let us walk on the beach after sunset, because of the 'banditos'! So we didn't, but still one lady in our group (of only four people btw) still got her purse snatched on the street!!
He is absolutely correct about drinking Tequila, a good Tequila should be savored whether it's straight,with ice or mixed. It's so smooth and relaxing it will sneak up on you. One minute your talking about sports, then the next your singing twinkle twinkle little star! Always,always have a designated driver.... be safe out there!
Westerners usually dont bargain with vendors. In some countries esp in asia, you are expected to bargain otherwise you as a customer will get ripped off.
@@Toastyaxolotl Not if you are the artist trying to feed your family on what you make. Its not a fucking game. Many people are desperatly poor and rely on their sales to live and support their family.
As a mexican who has lived in both the US and Mexico and was lucky enough to travel through the tourist spots in mexico, these are all 100% legit points.
Daniel Darksun even the haggling? I don’t like to haggle,I hate it and consider it dishonest but if it’s the normal there I may have to. I’m taking a cruise to Mexico in the fall so I’m curious.
Just don't go overboard. Also, look where are you doing it, if you're buying handcraft (you can quickly tell they're) please do not. People in Mexico selling handcraft are really poor. You might save a few dollars, but they lose 20 pesos that could use to buy tortillas and feed their kids.
Plus, beware that driving tip was for real. There is no such thing as rules for who goes first when taking a turn in Mexico. People just drive, so be extra careful.
the point on haggling may be that some people offer way higher prices to tourists and try to rip them off. my brother. for example, a vendor refused to give change for my brother, expecting he wouldnt complain...
Also NEVER HAGGLE the huicholitos/indigenous people! If you see the bracelets they sell with the really tiny beads THOSE ARE NOT FACTORY MADE THEY ARE MADE WITH THEIR BARE HANDS !
I always look for the "Made in China: tag and often found it, especially on items "made by the indigenous people", they're not stupid, just out to make a peso off stupid tourists.
I find it infuriating when tourists haggle over something they can clearly afford. That money is worth so much more to the seller than it is to you. Just pay the goddamn price!
Here in Mexico its better to use Uber than take a taxi, is cheaper and safer and if you worry about safety, let me say you that most of the tourist parts are safe, the real danger it's on certain urban zones where poor people live obviously it depends of which city or state you are been but in general during the day it's safer than at night :3
sergio gaona taxis are 3000000x more safer than an uber in Mexico. They have official government permits to drive and run a taxi business. Uber's are just random people who charge too much for a short ride.
Great advise, however I would add on a couple of things. I have been to mexico many times and have visted several states, big cities (mexico city, guadalajara) and small off the beatten path towns, Here is what I would add: 1) when eating salsa be aware of "salsa cruda". This is raw salsa that is made with water. In non touristy areas this water may not be good for you. Ask if the salsa is salsa cruda. 2) If you are buying grocerys at the store dont forget to tip the baggers. They usually are children or retired people who are not paid and do the job for the tip money. you also tip the person that fills up your gas 3) The freeways are not free. When driving on the autopistas make sure you have the cash you need to cover your distance. 4) When you are pulled over by a cop and they want you to "pay the fine on the spot" that is not a fine. That is a "mordida" or a bribe lol. I have only had this problem in Baja, however it does exist. Try to negotiate this "fine" down. I.e I only have $20.00 on me and show wallet etc. 5)DO visit other places other than Cabo or Cancun. For first time visitors I would suggest Mexico City. if you can squeeze in a day for Taxco guerrero. Another great option is Guadalajara. Both options will have limitless possibilites for a few weeks of travel. 6) Its not as dangerious as you have been lead to believe. Use common sense and stay away from the bad areas. Just as a european tourist would not travel to the roughest areas of detroit or chicago, I would suggest staying away from the rougher border areas as well as certain places in michoacan and guerrero. Use your common sense and dont over worry yourself. You will be fine and will have a blast
Montgomery Perry Emm yeah. As long as you keep away from little towns ( Wich are dangerous as fack) youll be ok. And... we have a lot of street dogs even in the cities.
Mexico is awesome, been many times and here are my bits o' wisdom: 1) When walking on sidewalks, watch your step. Many DEEP potholes will screw your vacay up quickly with a sprained or broken ankle and nice lacerations. Also, lots of parts are in disrepair and will crumble under your feet. 2) Watch for the water (like the aforementioned salsa cruda) - but plenty of other opportunities to get Moctezuma's Revenge - don't get served a can or bottle of Coke from an ice bucket, don't brush your teeth with tap water, and generally, don't eat cold uncooked produce. 3) Learn Spanish, and speak it fluently. That will get you out of a lot of trouble. 4) Don't ever, ever give someone a twenty dollar bill for a two dollar drink and expect change. 5) When you're eating at a taquería in a smaller, out-of-the-way city, don't expect beef. You don't see any cows anywhere! You do see stray dogs, though! Just sayin'. You do get three large tacos with frijoles y arroz por solamente $2.50!! 6) Stock up on your prescriptions in a farmacia. Much cheaper and you can find the same medicines as are available in the States. How do I know this? Well, most of our own drugs are manufactured in MX! 7) Ol' México isn't as dangerous or wretched as Hillary Clinton says it is, but just don't do anything stupid that gringo college kids might do. Like getting drunk and trying to fight a bouncer. 8) Don't drive in the left lane en las autopistas unless your passing. 9) Speaking of highways and biways, no lane markings in a lot of places! Just try to give yourself plenty of space around your car. 10) Watch out for "Alto" (stop) and other road signs - they aren't as visible and are quite small, and sometimes not even on the side of the road but in some obscure corner of a building somewhere. Last but not least, ¡diviértanse!
Montgomery Perry Tamaulipas and Guerrero aren't very good places to visit these days. I have family in Guerrero, and they say criminals use to go for tourists, not locals. But yeah, if you go to Baja California Sur, visit it in winter to see the whales, or diving, believe me, it's worth it.
Montgomery, regarding #4. It is not a mordida. It's coffee break money. When it comes down to it I give a few bucks and tell them to have a coffee on me. Works every time. Oh yea, I don't have the issue anymore since I became a national.
I chugged a liter of tap water when I was in Mexico and right after read a big sign in my hotel that said “absolutely do not drink the tap water” oopsies
Rachel Vogt don’t drink tap water anywhere. You think the tap water in the us is clean? Tap water in the us is contaminated and treated with Chemicals. The piping is contaminated with lead and rust. Gross!!
We can always tell which tourists are European and which American: the European will try to communicate in Spanish, most Americans get pissed that locals don't speak English...
I'd rather agree with Adriana Gonzalez, and I know that for a fact. In my experience, at least, the Europeans I've met over the years, whether Swiss or Belgian, ALWAYS make an effort to speak spanish, and many did manage surprisingly well, even if more often than not they mix it with a little of italian or portuguese. To be fair, some Americans ARE indeed improving, but it seems still a long way to go...
DON JOHNSON , well, they DO speak english, you know. Very little and badly, to begin with, perhaps, but they improve in time because they TRY: otherwise they die. Period. BTW, they are never childish enough to complain that natives americans don't speak spanish, as they probably feel how absurd such a rant would be...
I first went to Mexico in High School for 2 weeks for 279.00 on a Spanish Class trip. It opened up my eyes to the world for sure. Going to the Pyramids of Sun and Moon just one of those places you’ll never forget as well as the major museum in Mexico City. I had taken Spanish in 8th through 12th grade and was able to take language test at college that allowed me “free” college credit given my proficiency. I’ll never forget Mrs Huff or Streator (later remarried). Later in life I ended up being a chaperone to Mexico for a local rural high school. One caution the guides said was never take a VW Taxi in Mexico City.
Cunning Chaos a friend aunt from Mexico was killed riding the bus there when the driver tried to outrun a train at the crossroads and got hit by the train
This is a great video but the one thing I disagree with is "haggling". Sure, feel free to haggle a bit soyou're buying cheap, massively manufactured souvenirs from China and Taiwan but PLEASE DONT HAGGLE if you're buying handcrafted local "artesanías". The $2-3 dollars you're trying to save may feed an entire family for a week or two. Please value the skill and details of the local artisans and pay what they're asking. Most of the time they're already undervaluing themselves.
I agree. It's pathetic how selfish some of these rich and middle class (rich by Mexican standards) are! Mexican people are much poorer than the middle class elsewhere, and the poorer Mexicans can't even have their kids in school. you'll see street kids selling stuff. These aren't kids who go to school and sell things on the side. These are kids who have to work full time, even at age 5 or so, to help feed their families. The poverty is INTENSE there and some families subsist on a dollar a day. So you can spare your 2 or 10 dollars to get an artist's work, for God's sake! I once saw an American tourist browbeating an 8 year old boy over the fact that the boy wouldn't take his ripped 5 dollar bill. I stepped in because the kid was literally just protecting his family. He knew that as a poor person, a ripped 5 dollar bill would not be accepted by anyone. The American man was clueless and treated this kid like he was worthless. It's a shame that people don't understand that poor people come to the tourist areas to sell their wares but they may live in a shack made of sticks and pieces of plastic. If their child gets sick, there's NO MEDICAL CARE and they DIE. A lot of people who are vacationing don't want to think about that but have a heart for heaven't sake and treat people with dignity and kindness. You have no idea what their life is really like, away from the resort, or how many people that one job supports. It's not their fault - it's due to nearly 100 years of having a government of oligarchs who just take take take and there's nothing left for the people. They really have no say. The electricity for a whole city will just be turned off at random (not in the resorts), or the water just stopped, and only turned on citywide for 20 minutes a week so you have to get as much water as you can store in that few minutes - it goes on and on. They struggle for everything, for every little dignity. Just keep that in mind.
so true. i agree as a native New yorker and its still cheap, the price they ask for in Mexico compared to over expensive NYC and its TAX is much more affordable.
That was the one I felt conflicted about. Are you exploiting someone in poverty who will take less, because they have fewer options, just so you can get more from your vacation?
DIN0 BIT it is usually pretty clear when the price offered is really outlandish and definitely worth haggling down. So the best advice is to apply the information given on that in the video on case by case basis.
Thank you for this video, so many people are scared of Mexico, and it is such a rich, vibrant, and amazing place. Thank you again and i cant wait to watch another video!
Mexico is a Beutiful Country full of Culture, amazing food, friendliest of People, and gorgeous beaches,lakes,rivers,mountains if you don't want to visit Mexico it is totally cool, Mexico doesn't need you.
I'd just like to visit there, drive down the street, and not be pulled over by the police on some bogus charge and then have to fork out money to stay out of jail. It's happened more than once.
Bill Brown dude, you’re so butthurt that it’s sad. Go take care of your grandkids and stop assuming that things for you are the same for everyone. You’re also using a website that called Kylie Jenner a self-made billionaire. My point is not everyone has the accessibility to a Mexican restaurant near their towns and that people warn others about driving in Mexico. It’s one of the things everyone tells you about going there.
I had a brother in-law who lives in mexico buy an item for me and later I went over to get another one he doubled the price because I was white, A lot are opportunist, some are not. ALWAYS ASK FOR BEST PRICE.
As a family we went to Guanajuato and it was amazing! Both my parents are from Mexico and wanted us to get familiar with the beauty of the nation. We stayed at a hotel during the Thanksgiving holiday that was right in front of a plaza so there was always live music and the energy was so nice! The hotel had a very historical feel to it and since it got nice and cool at night we slept with the window open and it was the best sleep ever. We felt extremely safe to the point that my parents let my siblings and I walk around by ourselves to get food or take pictures. We are definitely planning another family trip maybe to Oaxaca or Aguascalientes (trying to avoid the tourist attractions).
The correct name is Moctezuma and yes Moctezuma's revenge is damn real. Also, please never bargain with indigenous and their handcraft items, its their only income and in almost every case they are they are very poor, yes you can bargain in stores because their prices are high most of the times. Great cotent, i really liked it even though i am a mexican. Lol, abuelitas rule 😂😂
A dont do on my list is "if avoidable do not drive." There are laws that will make your vacation hell if you get in an accident including going to jail. Pay for a taxi or hire a driver for the day.
thanks for this! I know it's been 4 years since your comment LOL but do you happen to know of any driver companies in Cancun that have great reviews? visiting in December with Family.
Hey walter, I’ve been watching your videos since years now. I just wanted to tell you that i appreciate your input. You helped me with many trips around the globe. Thank you a lot.
Haggling to the market artisans is considered VERY rude, those people really work countless hours to make their art and usually they are low income folks, so please respect their work and don't haggle. Given taxis, yeah, haggle those fuckers...
Juan Miguel Gual Alonso not always their work. also they will give you some outlandish prices. also they have people in america sending them money and they make it their business and do much better than you think.
I’m Mexican and thank you for representing us in a well manner and informing people the safety of visiting. San Luis Potosí is a beautiful city of you ever get a chance to visit. And never drink the water lol
Haggling?! BE CAREFUL. In our area at least, haggling is considered disrespectful, and one would only engage in it if the vendor (or taxi driver) initiates it. You just ask how much the service or good costs, and if it's too high you can decline. The vendor MIGHT then offer a better deal (but, in our area, usually not), and only then is it acceptable to haggle. If they don't offer to deal, then say "No, gracias," and walk away politely.
I found that when walking away the vendor ALWAYS started haggling. Other thing to keep in mind, many of the vendors of "hand made" crafts haven't actually made them. I had a few purchases quickly wrapped up only to find "made in China" on the back of them.
Tap water in Mexico varies, Monterrey is fine but go to Mexico city and you should stick to bottled water. If you are staying at a hotel you can usually ask if tap water is fit for drinking in the area. Do be aware that you can also get travelers diarrea from changes or increased spices (both aromatic and peppers) or fat. Yes, you can haggle quite often, but please don’t if you are getting a craft from a craftsman. They are generally unappreciated for their art and hard work it will mean a lot to them that you pay them the full price or if you see fit give them a little extra.
Mexico City water in established areas is very safe, Lived there nine years. It's the pop=up slums and tin shacks that form the outer rings where water is dangerous.
@@cptTK421 That's almost spot on my dude! I read it like this, Grandma: "You haven't eaten?!" Guy: "No" Grandma: *Kidnaps him and gives him quesadillas*
There are a few points i can clear, like Moctezuma's curse is about spicy food that causes you diarrhea water is ok to drink but is better to have it in a bottle, driving in Mexico is safe is just matter of trusting on your skills and learning how to move on trafic, i had a blast in Cancun people are amazing that place is a paradise
"Don't take the first price as the last price" 😡 That only applies at regular stores; if you see artisans selling at the streets or street markets, they are most likely poor people you don't want to take advantage of, of course if you are a decent human been.
yeagh but that POOR people take advantage of that, they know that maybe a shirt worth 100 pesos, Like 6 Dollars, and they see a "gringo" and over price their stuff, and they want to take advantaje, they ask you in the first price $20USD and they Laught inside, if the "gringo" agree
Vendors that sell industrialized souvenirs like printed shirts or mass produced stuff might take advantage, yes, but humble artisans that craft their products by hand are just selling their hard work for a reasonable price.
@@icerunner3033 Oh, maybe it's because we're in different parts of Mexico. Personally, I live in a small part of Mexico. No one really cares what we do here and we can often buy things without the need for ID and stuff (hence why many minors here are already either alcoholics, drug addicts, and or smokers.) Usually the snacks in the stores I buy are usually up to 5 pesos. I think it really just highly depends on where you're from. Ig the larger cities if Mexico would be way more different to the country side where I'm from.
*Rule #11:* If you are in a taxi and the driver gets into an accident - *get out and run away!* If you don't, and are Canadian or American, the *cops will blame the accident on you* and you will end up *paying graft* to get out of trouble! If you have a bag, do not put it into the trunk. Keep it next to you so if you have to bolt, you can grab your bag and run!!!
TRUE, Mexico knows how to apretiate and welcome those who apretiate and respect it. And in spite of politics and the great rejection shown by the orange faced billionaire,that woman called Ann Coulter and others, we know that in general, people in the USA also know how to respect our culture, and be amigos, so...iiiBienvenidos!!!!
Abel Aparicio im from mexico and trump wasnt disrespectful at all with mexicans :/ is just that illegal inmigrants cant pay taxes and the country loses money
Sergio Martinez wrong WRONG... your serial offender hasn't paid his taxes, (his own words), in at least twenty years,..on the other hand the mayority of undocumented immigrants pay taxes... and yes trump was very disrespectful of mexicans and Latinos in general since the very beginning of his campaign...you know it!!!
Sergio Martinez Also ALL the way around..it was you who said.. "Illegals don't pay taxes and the country (I assume the USA), looses money'... (that comments have nothing to do with this video), yet since you touched it I know facts better, now back in my country, but I worked in a tax declaration agency a couple of years and was surprised to learn that in spite of their circumstances, undocumented workers pay taxes, specially since the tax forms started coming in Spanish back in the eighties... those are facts, not just repeating what some narrow minded, truth evader says. by the way, since 2008 the great mayority of undocumented immigrants going through our northern border into the USA are central and south Americans (including Cubans). not mexicans. iiiAdios!!!!
Two "don'ts" you missed. Don't give money to the beggars, children or adult. They will see you as a dupe and you'll have have a hoard of them following you. And Mexico City shoe shine boys... They'll try to get you to have a shine while their little partner will pickpocket you!
I too had an awesome time in Mexico- visited a friend's house in Puebla. People there were so nice (I speak Spanish, which helped). Went to Popocatepetl and got our pictures taken with the Mexican Army, who were doing an exercise there. Also the best tacos al pastor I've ever had! Gracias México por la gran experiencia!
Hahaha! so true about the tequila mixed with Squirt, those are called Palomas, and you can get drunk pretty fast, as you can't really feel all the alcohol you are drinking because it tastes so good!!... Same with all cocktails tho! xD I live in Mexico City and I looove your videos!! ❤
As a person whos owns a home in MX, this is outstanding advice. I think its just unrealistic, especially for first-timers, NOT to want to rent a car to get around. So having a video on negotiating/renting a car would be helpful. Obey the signs and watch out for topes!!
I've lived here for nearly 15 years, the food, people and the culture here. I now drive both car and motorcycle here without problems and if the police stop you don't be afraid the argue with them if you speak Spanish. I live in Tabasco by the way.
We talked our way out a ticket while visiting. Mexican Police aren’t as uptight as US police.Mexican officer even escorted us to the house we where looking for.
I was sailing with friends in the Sea of Cortez. We landed on this island. My friends elected me to find the best homemade tortillas in the village because I was the only one who knew some Spanish. We met a local, and in Spanish he proclaimed that his sister made the best tortillas. He brought us over. They served us beer while we waited. We chatted with the family and just enjoyed the moment. We had the tortillas with dinner...they were fabulous! Such a fond memory.
I don't understand why ppl go somewhere different and order what they know. I know many ppl that do this . my wife's aunt went to Hawaii and instead if trying the local food they went to a denys. Every time I get a chance to out I like to try something new .
YES! I do the same thing and I also know people like that too. It's like you might as well not leave your home if your gonna do the same thing you know.
That will be most appreciated, we will never tell a foreigner or an immigrant to "speak spanish! You're in Mexico." but we do appreciated the effort, and see it as polite. Even if your spanish isn't good, we value the intent.
Also my mom and dad are like huge on manners and so they instructed my sister and me to say “thank you” in Spanish and to try to order things in Spanish so that we wouldn’t seem arrogant. I heard an English (British) girl telling the man working the pool bar (it serves both adults and kids) that she only knew how to say cat in Spanish so she’d try to talk about cats with him to try to utilize her Spanish knowledge and at the end of the week she was saying “¿Tengas los gatos?” And he’d say “Si, mi gato es naranja.” And he would translate for her. It was funny because this 9 year old girl came knowing only one word and left being able to ask people if they have a cat and being able to describe her cat.
@Bill BrownWhat's your point? Mexico is dangerous, but only in specific crime related places . You should just avoid them and go to safer places, which the article said.
It sounds wonderful! Thank you. I think kindness and humility goes a long way with people. I am so embarrassed when I hear about Americans being jerks in places...and yes, please tip your server.
Been to Mexico many times. Beautiful country and people. Never had a bad time and never had any trouble. It's my 2nd favourite place in the world. When you get to the airport in Cancun ant the security guy tells you to "press the button" you KNOW you're on vacation!!!!
You're immune system is probably used to it. I grew up drinking water from the tap and never got sick. Actually the first few weeks when I started drinking bottled water regularly I would throw it up because I could smell and taste the plastic.
Drove for a week last month in the quintana roo/yucatan area. Was such a pleasurable experience. The roads were well taken care of, never had any issues with police despite their presence everywhere (made it feel very safe actually). The roads going inland into the peninsula were empty for the most part. Was so great and would recommend it over getting excursions.
+PepsiZombie 23 I completely understand. We Had to go on a travel hiatus after we bought our house. It took some time but we got the finances back in order but it was worth it to not have a landlord telling us how to live in our own home
I want to Rosarito Beach after christmas last year and it was really cheap! The hotel was only like 300 for a few days and everything else was DIRT cheap. Not as fancy as Cancun or Cabo but it's definitely worth it!
Alli Bee I lived in Rosarito Beach for 6 months and it was one of the best places I've ever lived. I had a upstairs studio with a balcony right on the beach and it only cost me $140 a month American Money and that was considered expensive for there.
just came back, it was amazing, use dollars to pay for bus so you do not get ripped off..and use the bus (R1 R2) to get in and out of city it will save you a ton of money
Hi! Thanks for the beautiful description you made about Mexico, I’m from Guadalajara and I would also recommend the “pueblos mágicos “ magic towns like Mazamitla or Tapalpa or mascota or tequila and those are only in Jalisco there are lots of them all over the country
So happy that you like Mexico, those are really good tips, we do really appreciate you speaking a little bit in spanish, and you trying all the food that's Great! You have to be prepared for spiciness
I’m Mexican, and I remember the 3rd time I went to Mexico in 2016, we lost my immigration card. They wouldn’t let us past the security checks. We had to get so many people both in Mexico and back home in NY involved. Emails were made, phone calls etc. Eventually after 4 hours, we made it through lol
I'm Mexican and this is my advise be careful with the cops.
Why
Srgndestroy because they're corrupt
+Omar Cordero stfu 😂😂Some of them are.You probably ain't Mexican or never have been to Mexico 🇲🇽 😂😂
officialcrimdelta I'm Mexican AF
jacasforever I'm mexican, and give you just the same advice with american police, they may even end shooting you nine times, and never know why!
It was so cute when you said that “you’ll have to pay the speeding ticket on the spot”. Actually, the cop will demand that you pay him and so he won’t give you the speeding ticket. It’s called a “mordida”
@Azoth Ace More like extortion
@Azoth Ace id rather pay 200 pesos on the spot and be over with it than pay 350 dollars and then have to go to court.
Yea, happened to my husband and I when we were in Cancun one year. Two hundred pesos was very reasonable in my estimation to avoid the hassle.
Falso, its ilegal
Shit. Good to know.
I just want say when in Mexico buy authentic Mexican souvenirs not China replicas., Support Mexico economy not China economy, THANK YOU......
Where to find lol
lol
@@Mine-Finder
Why?
I'll do anything to avoid supporting China, thank you
Mine Finder I think we can both agree helping Mexico over China is a better idea.
I'm sorry to break it down to you, but I don't think you're paying the speeding ticket on the spot-you're bribing the traffic cop to let you off the hook.
Arturo Millán exactly!!! Sadly police corruption is very common here in México and they will take advantage if u are a tourist. Especially if you’re American because u will have dollars
Pretty much it. You just have to bribe them. Bribing is inexpensive as well, 200-500 pesos should usually do the trick. If you are paying over that, you are definitely getting ripped off.
@@Elpigto what if you bribe the wrong one
@@3mx252 nothing happens and those occasions are ultra rare
They will bribe you but still get you
While México is not a hell hole, it can be dangerous, if a friendly local tells you not go to certain places or talk to certain people then you better pay attention.
True
312vandal USA isnt as bad as some parts of Mexico...
312vandal they weren’t trying to say mexico is bad, just have bad parts like everywhere in the world, the video is about mexico, not america. stop getting offended.
312vandal Then you haven't seen Tamaulipas, Guerrero, Nuevo León or Veracruz. We may not have a big problem like in Central America, but it's still a big problem.
312vandal not one goes on vacation to those cities like that lol
PLEASE DON'T incentive tourists to ALWAYS haggle or negotiate prices, it's such a bad practice!
There are stuff that are completely negotiable like Chinese-manufactured souvenirs such as mugs, shirts, magnets, pens, keychains that you buy in Cabo, Cancun or Tijuana.
===> BUT if you visit Oaxaca, Puebla, Veracruz, Chiapas or other "poor" State, and want to buy some HANDCRAFTED souvenirs, please DON'T RIP OFF PEOPLE! They spent days, weeks or even moths crafting stuff for you wanting to negotiate 3-4 dollars off --> it might mean one more soda pop for you but to them is food for their entire family!
Keith Biermann how about you stop busting your fingers making the old money and marry me and never have to work again eh?
fotwo5 male on female gay? Nigga do you wear your hats upside-down?
Adam513 no but her not answering is😂😂😂😂
Adam513 do u usally get ignored like this nikka🤔😂😂😂
Adam513 oh i get it a cat call cuz cats dont listen 😂 ur cracking me up.
We stayed in CDMX for a little over a week, and I fell so hard for it. The City is so incredible; beautiful, sophisticated, and so very polite. We went to a soccer game, learned how to taste coffee and mezcal, and ate so many delicious foods that still make me happy to think about.
What game did you go to
If u ever tell an abuela that you haven't eaten, they'll feed u like you're on the verge of dying of starvation.
Jajajajajjajaja
Yeah sometimes when I'm at my grandmas house she will jus randomly cut up apples cucumbers and mango out lime and tajin and give them to me and my brother withouth asking I like it.
They will feed you breakfast,brunch,snakcs,lunch,snacks,dinner,latenight snacks
Ikr my hispanic grandma legit freaks out when I haven't eaten in for 5 hours
Sooo true!!
Since you mentioned it.Awesome places in Mexico which are not Cancún or Cabos that are also cheaper:
-Oaxaca
-Guadalajara
-Zacatecas
-Chihuahua
- Puerto Vallarta
- Veracruz
-Guanajuato
+Angélica Rof Awesome! Great helpful comment angelica
Angélica Rof Mazatlan is also very beautiful and doesn't have as many tourist. I recommend going in the winter because it is very hot in the summer
Gabriella Tortolero Yeah, I've never visit Mazatlán (hopefuly I will) but it is known that its a great and not pricey option if you want to go to a mexican beach.
yes i live two hours away and it is very beautiful
Angélica Rof have you heard of Chiapas? A really green and pretty state you have from jungles, ruins, beaches, lakes, canyons, waterfalls just search cascadas de agua azul o cañon del sumidero and the food is so traditional and tasty and its a really affordable destination you can book really nice hotels in San Cristobal de las Casas from 700 Mexican pesos per night to (37 USD) to 2000 mexican pesos (106 USD)
Sooo, I'm Mexican, and tbh, before the video started, I was like "please be accurate, please be accurate", and it is!! These are true pieces of advice for visiting México ;)
Insecurity and unfriendly/dirty cops might be an issue in Mexico City and the many places you can visit, but as long as you're safe and DON'T hang out in the wrong places/at the wrong times, you'll have an amazing time and should totally come and see what the whole country has to offer..!
Fantastic video!!
Roberto Téllez he forgot to mention that driving at night ESPECIALLY IN THE MOUNTAINS.....you will mostlikely be jumped or kidnapped. Take it with a grain of salt.
Don't drive in the mountains at night, chances are you aren't coming back. I once knew a guy from the Bronx who drove with his friends in the mountains off Chile and we never heard from them again. Cops said they were kidnapped but it was never confirmed so becareful out there and just as mentioned stay off the roads and take buses. It's just safer then going it alone.
My wife is from Mexico. She says that right now, Michoacan isn't safe for anyone.
This didn't happen up near Spider Mountain Pass by any chance did it..?
Coming back to this video after a few trips to MX. Some tips:
Mexican vanilla is the BOMB, get some to bring back.
Don't say no to any kind offer (except drugs) Tequila at noon is ok once in a while.
They are hardworking people - appreciate how much they have worked to get what You and I would call basics.
Where would you buy vanilla? Any particular place you recommend? Thanks in advance.
I agree entirely on the vanilla, I bought a bottle in a supermarket in Mexico, nearly 25 years ago - it's still good. It's PURE vanilla, and cost about the same as a tiddly little bottle of Vanilla essence at home, and that does go off!
"Tequila at noon is ok once in a while." Only if you get up to late to have it with breakfast!
We brought back a stray dog from Mexico in 2010. We love him to bits! It took a while for him to adjust to the English climate though!!!
8:48 I hate to break it to you, but they're not asking you to pay the fine; they're asking for a bribe :/
Also, you shouldn't bargain when shopping; those people usually live in poverty
Emilio Martínez yes and if you are so generous to tip 20% to a bartender who may be from the USA with a summer job in a resort don't try to negotiate a women with 4 children running a kiosk or a taxi driver who is a father and also supports his parents. Mexico has a black economy and an average person earns 4-6$ a day.
You are right again. The police want you to pay on the spot cause they pocket the money but you have no choice, well you do have a choice just to bother going to Mexico until the government cleans up their act.
Emilio Martínez nah ima hustle their hustle
Coregamer6 yes and how on earth are you going to do that.
The food is delicious. They helped me to speak fluent Spanish. I was 20, and now 74, and Acapulco was my favorite, and Singapore. You are right about Spanish. I am a great tipper and generous to all.
+acajudi100 would be awesome to meet a lifetime traveler like you
i was born in acapulco and it is a great place
KKIDDANKK yea great place, are you kidding?! Maybe if you wanna get robbed?! I stayed at the 'princess' a very pricey resort and they wouldn't even let us walk on the beach after sunset, because of the 'banditos'! So we didn't, but still one lady in our group (of only four people btw) still got her purse snatched on the street!!
@@kkiddankk3577 Beautiful. I have been visiting and living part time there from 1962- 2013.
How was it there back in the day
He is absolutely correct about drinking Tequila, a good Tequila should be savored whether it's straight,with ice or mixed. It's so smooth and relaxing it will sneak up on you. One minute your talking about sports, then the next your singing twinkle twinkle little star! Always,always have a designated driver.... be safe out there!
He forgot visiting OXXO in his list 😂
Felipe Garcia and PEMEX 😂
Oxxo everywhere
Cool Guy jaja si quieres q te roben gasolina
@@CoolGuy-xc3we Pemex ya no 😂
😂😜
About negotiation... Don't do it if you're buying traditional, handmade souvenirs. Those are hard to make and they are cheap enough.
Any OM Bartering is half the fun 😂
Westerners usually dont bargain with vendors. In some countries esp in asia, you are expected to bargain otherwise you as a customer will get ripped off.
they expect you to negotiate
@@Toastyaxolotl Not if you are the artist trying to feed your family on what you make. Its not a fucking game. Many people are desperatly poor and rely on their sales to live and support their family.
@@SteaksOnSpear Really? And you know this how?
As a mexican who has lived in both the US and Mexico and was lucky enough to travel through the tourist spots in mexico, these are all 100% legit points.
Daniel Darksun even the haggling? I don’t like to haggle,I hate it and consider it dishonest but if it’s the normal there I may have to. I’m taking a cruise to Mexico in the fall so I’m curious.
Just don't go overboard. Also, look where are you doing it, if you're buying handcraft (you can quickly tell they're) please do not. People in Mexico selling handcraft are really poor. You might save a few dollars, but they lose 20 pesos that could use to buy tortillas and feed their kids.
Plus, beware that driving tip was for real. There is no such thing as rules for who goes first when taking a turn in Mexico. People just drive, so be extra careful.
the point on haggling may be that some people offer way higher prices to tourists and try to rip them off. my brother. for example, a vendor refused to give change for my brother, expecting he wouldnt complain...
Agree! C:
Also NEVER HAGGLE the huicholitos/indigenous people! If you see the bracelets they sell with the really tiny beads THOSE ARE NOT FACTORY MADE THEY ARE MADE WITH THEIR BARE HANDS !
Sooo ig its overpriced im haggling only the stupid do not
I can haggle whatever I want.
@@djp3525 But... their bare hands! So bare!
I always look for the "Made in China: tag and often found it, especially on items "made by the indigenous people", they're not stupid, just out to make a peso off stupid tourists.
I find it infuriating when tourists haggle over something they can clearly afford. That money is worth so much more to the seller than it is to you. Just pay the goddamn price!
I’m just here to see what everyone else thinks of Mexico 😂
Those who've never been say it's deadly dangerous. Those of us who spend 6 months a year here every year, say it's great.
@@mosslimbayter277 Yeah, I used to live in Mexico since my family is Mexican and I have never encountered something "deadly" or "dangerous"
@@halfwit533 .. That's because neither of us are involved in cartel business. They are killing each other.
@Bill Brown your just one of those trolls huh?
@Pill Cosby RASIST
Here in Mexico its better to use Uber than take a taxi, is cheaper and safer and if you worry about safety, let me say you that most of the tourist parts are safe, the real danger it's on certain urban zones where poor people live obviously it depends of which city or state you are been but in general during the day it's safer than at night :3
yes!! Like dont go on a lonely dark creepy street alone texting on your iphone7 I mean... be that kind of cautious
sergio gaona taxis are 3000000x more safer than an uber in Mexico. They have official government permits to drive and run a taxi business. Uber's are just random people who charge too much for a short ride.
this
You really have no idea what you are talking about.
sergio gaona Like in the USA and most of the countries of the world!!!
Great advise, however I would add on a couple of things. I have been to mexico many times and have visted several states, big cities (mexico city, guadalajara) and small off the beatten path towns, Here is what I would add:
1) when eating salsa be aware of "salsa cruda". This is raw salsa that is made with water. In non touristy areas this water may not be good for you. Ask if the salsa is salsa cruda.
2) If you are buying grocerys at the store dont forget to tip the baggers. They usually are children or retired people who are not paid and do the job for the tip money. you also tip the person that fills up your gas
3) The freeways are not free. When driving on the autopistas make sure you have the cash you need to cover your distance.
4) When you are pulled over by a cop and they want you to "pay the fine on the spot" that is not a fine. That is a "mordida" or a bribe lol. I have only had this problem in Baja, however it does exist. Try to negotiate this "fine" down. I.e I only have $20.00 on me and show wallet etc.
5)DO visit other places other than Cabo or Cancun. For first time visitors I would suggest Mexico City. if you can squeeze in a day for Taxco guerrero. Another great option is Guadalajara. Both options will have limitless possibilites for a few weeks of travel.
6) Its not as dangerious as you have been lead to believe. Use common sense and stay away from the bad areas. Just as a european tourist would not travel to the roughest areas of detroit or chicago, I would suggest staying away from the rougher border areas as well as certain places in michoacan and guerrero. Use your common sense and dont over worry yourself. You will be fine and will have a blast
Montgomery Perry Emm yeah. As long as you keep away from little towns ( Wich are dangerous as fack) youll be ok. And... we have a lot of street dogs even in the cities.
Mexico is awesome, been many times and here are my bits o' wisdom: 1) When walking on sidewalks, watch your step. Many DEEP potholes will screw your vacay up quickly with a sprained or broken ankle and nice lacerations. Also, lots of parts are in disrepair and will crumble under your feet. 2) Watch for the water (like the aforementioned salsa cruda) - but plenty of other opportunities to get Moctezuma's Revenge - don't get served a can or bottle of Coke from an ice bucket, don't brush your teeth with tap water, and generally, don't eat cold uncooked produce. 3) Learn Spanish, and speak it fluently. That will get you out of a lot of trouble. 4) Don't ever, ever give someone a twenty dollar bill for a two dollar drink and expect change. 5) When you're eating at a taquería in a smaller, out-of-the-way city, don't expect beef. You don't see any cows anywhere! You do see stray dogs, though! Just sayin'. You do get three large tacos with frijoles y arroz por solamente $2.50!! 6) Stock up on your prescriptions in a farmacia. Much cheaper and you can find the same medicines as are available in the States. How do I know this? Well, most of our own drugs are manufactured in MX! 7) Ol' México isn't as dangerous or wretched as Hillary Clinton says it is, but just don't do anything stupid that gringo college kids might do. Like getting drunk and trying to fight a bouncer. 8) Don't drive in the left lane en las autopistas unless your passing. 9) Speaking of highways and biways, no lane markings in a lot of places! Just try to give yourself plenty of space around your car. 10) Watch out for "Alto" (stop) and other road signs - they aren't as visible and are quite small, and sometimes not even on the side of the road but in some obscure corner of a building somewhere. Last but not least, ¡diviértanse!
Montgomery Perry Tamaulipas and Guerrero aren't very good places to visit these days. I have family in Guerrero, and they say criminals use to go for tourists, not locals. But yeah, if you go to Baja California Sur, visit it in winter to see the whales, or diving, believe me, it's worth it.
Montgomery, regarding #4. It is not a mordida. It's coffee break money. When it comes down to it I give a few bucks and tell them to have a coffee on me. Works every time. Oh yea, I don't have the issue anymore since I became a national.
lol, giving mordida is ilegal, dont do it lol
This guy is such a dude! I love him and his positivity 😂🤙🏽
I chugged a liter of tap water when I was in Mexico and right after read a big sign in my hotel that said “absolutely do not drink the tap water” oopsies
Rachel Vogt don’t drink tap water anywhere. You think the tap water in the us is clean? Tap water in the us is contaminated and treated with Chemicals. The piping is contaminated with lead and rust. Gross!!
@Dylan Peres Australia is a well developed country but mexico isn't
carlos alvarez Europe has amazing clean rap water
Braden Walmsley you mean tap right?
@@Dovah22 rap water bruh
We can always tell which tourists are European and which American: the European will try to communicate in Spanish, most Americans get pissed that locals don't speak English...
Adriana Gonzalez. Disculpe. No todas de nosotros falta educacion, como asi. Que pena.
I'd rather agree with Adriana Gonzalez, and I know that for a fact. In my experience, at least, the Europeans I've met over the years, whether Swiss or Belgian, ALWAYS make an effort to speak spanish, and many did manage surprisingly well, even if more often than not they mix it with a little of italian or portuguese. To be fair, some Americans ARE indeed improving, but it seems still a long way to go...
DON JOHNSON
, well, they DO speak english, you know. Very little and badly, to begin with, perhaps, but they improve in time because they TRY: otherwise they die. Period. BTW, they are never childish enough to complain that natives americans don't speak spanish, as they probably feel how absurd such a rant would be...
@@donjohnson4723 lame!
lolol
Why is he in the bushes 😂🤣
super saiyan he's hidding from Montezuma😃🤣😂😁
Sanchez Laura 😂🤣
super saiyan 😂🤣😂😋🤣
super saiyan hiding from the criminals
He’s not in the bush. That IS his bush!
I first went to Mexico in High School for 2 weeks for 279.00 on a Spanish Class trip. It opened up my eyes to the world for sure. Going to the Pyramids of Sun and Moon just one of those places you’ll never forget as well as the major museum in Mexico City. I had taken Spanish in 8th through 12th grade and was able to take language test at college that allowed me “free” college credit given my proficiency. I’ll never forget Mrs Huff or Streator (later remarried). Later in life I ended up being a chaperone to Mexico for a local rural high school. One caution the guides said was never take a VW Taxi in Mexico City.
The cenotes! You MUST swim a cenote while you're there.
Sheck Exley was betrayed by the force.
"do ride the buses they're safe...Dont drive we almost got killed by a bus" LOL
Lol that reminded me of my uncle that drove a bus in mexico city.he would drive drunk.
well i'm sure the people on the bus would have been okay if they crashed...
I would rather be in the bus than in the car lol
Cunning Chaos a friend aunt from Mexico was killed riding the bus there when the driver tried to outrun a train at the crossroads and got hit by the train
train drivers in mexico are nuts! I'm mexican and let me tell you: those drivers will crush you and if they have the chance they'll run away.
This is a great video but the one thing I disagree with is "haggling". Sure, feel free to haggle a bit soyou're buying cheap, massively manufactured souvenirs from China and Taiwan but PLEASE DONT HAGGLE if you're buying handcrafted local "artesanías". The $2-3 dollars you're trying to save may feed an entire family for a week or two. Please value the skill and details of the local artisans and pay what they're asking. Most of the time they're already undervaluing themselves.
DIN0 BIT quieres dinero nada mas.
I agree. It's pathetic how selfish some of these rich and middle class (rich by Mexican standards) are! Mexican people are much poorer than the middle class elsewhere, and the poorer Mexicans can't even have their kids in school. you'll see street kids selling stuff. These aren't kids who go to school and sell things on the side. These are kids who have to work full time, even at age 5 or so, to help feed their families. The poverty is INTENSE there and some families subsist on a dollar a day. So you can spare your 2 or 10 dollars to get an artist's work, for God's sake! I once saw an American tourist browbeating an 8 year old boy over the fact that the boy wouldn't take his ripped 5 dollar bill. I stepped in because the kid was literally just protecting his family. He knew that as a poor person, a ripped 5 dollar bill would not be accepted by anyone. The American man was clueless and treated this kid like he was worthless. It's a shame that people don't understand that poor people come to the tourist areas to sell their wares but they may live in a shack made of sticks and pieces of plastic. If their child gets sick, there's NO MEDICAL CARE and they DIE. A lot of people who are vacationing don't want to think about that but have a heart for heaven't sake and treat people with dignity and kindness. You have no idea what their life is really like, away from the resort, or how many people that one job supports. It's not their fault - it's due to nearly 100 years of having a government of oligarchs who just take take take and there's nothing left for the people. They really have no say. The electricity for a whole city will just be turned off at random (not in the resorts), or the water just stopped, and only turned on citywide for 20 minutes a week so you have to get as much water as you can store in that few minutes - it goes on and on. They struggle for everything, for every little dignity. Just keep that in mind.
so true. i agree as a native New yorker and its still cheap, the price they ask for in Mexico compared to over expensive NYC and its TAX is much more affordable.
That was the one I felt conflicted about. Are you exploiting someone in poverty who will take less, because they have fewer options, just so you can get more from your vacation?
DIN0 BIT it is usually pretty clear when the price offered is really outlandish and definitely worth haggling down. So the best advice is to apply the information given on that in the video on case by case basis.
Thank you for this video, so many people are scared of Mexico, and it is such a rich, vibrant, and amazing place. Thank you again and i cant wait to watch another video!
It’s what the cartels have done, mainly.
@@VivKittie32 fr I'm scared to go this summer cause of the gore videos
@@winniethepooh7732 did you survive
I recommend Chiapas in Mexico. It changed my life.
Agreed!
A wonderful state!
THEdjpluto
Beautiful! Visit Chiapa de Corzo, Comitan de Domínguez and san Cristobal de las casas.
That’s a fascinating statement… why??
Mexico is a Beutiful Country full of Culture, amazing food, friendliest of People, and gorgeous beaches,lakes,rivers,mountains if you don't want to visit Mexico it is totally cool,
Mexico doesn't need you.
I'd just like to visit there, drive down the street, and not be pulled over by the police on some bogus charge and then have to fork out money to stay out of jail. It's happened more than once.
Bill Brown sometimes Mexican restaurants aren’t Mexican restaurants. The thing is to be prepare and don’t drive. Literally everyone knows that.
Bill Brown dude, you’re so butthurt that it’s sad. Go take care of your grandkids and stop assuming that things for you are the same for everyone. You’re also using a website that called Kylie Jenner a self-made billionaire. My point is not everyone has the accessibility to a Mexican restaurant near their towns and that people warn others about driving in Mexico. It’s one of the things everyone tells you about going there.
@Bill Brown I don't think you went to the right place in Mexico, did you head to Chiapas, sinaloa?
I'm mexican and you should never "negotiate" it's offensive for artists and indigenous people to hear that their work is not THAT good. Please don't
Juan Rosano Maya solamente quieres dinero.
meli sol solamente no quieres pagar
I had a brother in-law who lives in mexico buy an item for me and later I went over to get another one he doubled the price because I was white, A lot are opportunist, some are not. ALWAYS ASK FOR BEST PRICE.
Juan Rosano Maya im going to mexico for my hubby's immagration case I'm not buying anything im taking my water and food and a little cash any tips?
I always barter in Mexico 😂
Montezuma never got me, because had only Cervesa bien fria !
Schmitz Daniel it’s Moctezuma not “Montezuma”
As a family we went to Guanajuato and it was amazing! Both my parents are from Mexico and wanted us to get familiar with the beauty of the nation. We stayed at a hotel during the Thanksgiving holiday that was right in front of a plaza so there was always live music and the energy was so nice! The hotel had a very historical feel to it and since it got nice and cool at night we slept with the window open and it was the best sleep ever. We felt extremely safe to the point that my parents let my siblings and I walk around by ourselves to get food or take pictures. We are definitely planning another family trip maybe to Oaxaca or Aguascalientes (trying to avoid the tourist attractions).
The correct name is Moctezuma and yes Moctezuma's revenge is damn real. Also, please never bargain with indigenous and their handcraft items, its their only income and in almost every case they are they are very poor, yes you can bargain in stores because their prices are high most of the times. Great cotent, i really liked it even though i am a mexican. Lol, abuelitas rule 😂😂
Why are you implying that the correct spelling is the Spanish one? Both are European languages translating a Nahuatl name.
Technically incorrect again. Try Moteuczoma
Angel Morales oops to late i messed with Moctezuma
so are you saying don't barter for the handcrafted items only, everything else go ahead and you should try and get the best price you can?
Yea don’t bargain it’s like a slap in the face they already cheap items
Me cae bien este gordito es buen turista.
Eduardo Alvarez haha
te pasaste
Barbara Peña ja ja porque?
Eduardo Alvarez haha este gordito
¿esta es la reunión secreta de illuminatis?
A dont do on my list is "if avoidable do not drive." There are laws that will make your vacation hell if you get in an accident including going to jail. Pay for a taxi or hire a driver for the day.
Also Americans are not used to the aggressive driving, speeding, etc. Besides sheer size and quantity of Mexican speed bumps
thanks for this! I know it's been 4 years since your comment LOL but do you happen to know of any driver companies in Cancun that have great reviews? visiting in December with Family.
Hey walter, I’ve been watching your videos since years now.
I just wanted to tell you that i appreciate your input. You helped me with many trips around the globe.
Thank you a lot.
Whydoes he sound like jack black
He is Chumlee from Hardcore pawn.
Omg you're right.
lol
I didn't realize that until you pointed that out
He doesn't, that's your imagination
Haggling to the market artisans is considered VERY rude, those people really work countless hours to make their art and usually they are low income folks, so please respect their work and don't haggle. Given taxis, yeah, haggle those fuckers...
Juan Miguel Gual Alonso not always their work. also they will give you some outlandish prices. also they have people in america sending them money and they make it their business and do much better than you think.
well..ok..but a must is:
*literally don’t mess with the cops..*
I’m Mexican and thank you for representing us in a well manner and informing people the safety of visiting. San Luis Potosí is a beautiful city of you ever get a chance to visit. And never drink the water lol
Haggling?! BE CAREFUL. In our area at least, haggling is considered disrespectful, and one would only engage in it if the vendor (or taxi driver) initiates it. You just ask how much the service or good costs, and if it's too high you can decline. The vendor MIGHT then offer a better deal (but, in our area, usually not), and only then is it acceptable to haggle. If they don't offer to deal, then say "No, gracias," and walk away politely.
I found that when walking away the vendor ALWAYS started haggling. Other thing to keep in mind, many of the vendors of "hand made" crafts haven't actually made them. I had a few purchases quickly wrapped up only to find "made in China" on the back of them.
You got played son, that is just part of their scam. They get angry to try and squeeze a little more money out of you.
Tap water in Mexico varies, Monterrey is fine but go to Mexico city and you should stick to bottled water. If you are staying at a hotel you can usually ask if tap water is fit for drinking in the area. Do be aware that you can also get travelers diarrea from changes or increased spices (both aromatic and peppers) or fat.
Yes, you can haggle quite often, but please don’t if you are getting a craft from a craftsman. They are generally unappreciated for their art and hard work it will mean a lot to them that you pay them the full price or if you see fit give them a little extra.
Who drinks tap water ANYWHERE?
Mexico City water in established areas is very safe, Lived there nine years. It's the pop=up slums and tin shacks that form the outer rings where water is dangerous.
@@Nautilus1972 All over Spain and Italy it is safe and delicious
@R3y 1245 I was answering to the guy asking who drinks tap water anywhere.
@@Nautilus1972 Scotland and the rest of the UK.
Abuela: quieres màs tamales
Me: no thank you
Abuela: què dijistè
me: i meant yes
Abuela: buena, eres una ramita
what did you mean by ramita? it means tree branch hahaha
@@MacetazzOpina i meant stick im not the best but thanks for the correction 😂👍
@@sabrinarogers8152 palo would fit better 🖤
Como se dice "mercy grandma!" en espanol? XD
abuela : no has comido?!?!?
tipo : no
abuela : *lo secuestra y le da quesadillas*
EZ code no entendí carnal
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
For someone who has forgotten the three years of spanish from HS can someone please translate.(only words i recognized is abuela and quesadillas)
Now I’m kinda guessing a bit, but I thinks it’s basically:
Grandma: you haven’t eaten?
Tipo: no
Grandma: I gotchu fam with these quesadillas
@@cptTK421 That's almost spot on my dude!
I read it like this,
Grandma: "You haven't eaten?!"
Guy: "No"
Grandma: *Kidnaps him and gives him quesadillas*
.......and don't take night buses. We got robbed.
nsbhater my cousins went with the fam to DF and they got robbed on the bus..they are girls so they dont go out past 10pm.
zeuperm Agua Falls
Public transport isn't the safest, uber Will be your best option
nsbhater It's very common when you are a turist, i went to Venice Beach at LA and i got robbed under the bridge
nsbhater that happens everywhere tho dumdum.
Haggle if you're at a tourist place, but pay the hard working people on the street.
There are a few points i can clear, like Moctezuma's curse is about spicy food that causes you diarrhea water is ok to drink but is better to have it in a bottle, driving in Mexico is safe is just matter of trusting on your skills and learning how to move on trafic, i had a blast in Cancun people are amazing that place is a paradise
Don't tell them you're going to build a big wall and tell them they're going to pay for it.
That was BS, spoken by a master bullshit artist.
John Mortellaro bu America is the continent lol
Racist people here
@John Mortellaro Good thing your genius president has the foreigners paying all those tariffs...😂
That’s true
"Don't take the first price as the last price" 😡 That only applies at regular stores; if you see artisans selling at the streets or street markets, they are most likely poor people you don't want to take advantage of, of course if you are a decent human been.
D Belle so I can't hustle their hustle? Wack
D Belle you are dumb they are the ones who take advantage of tourists.
yeagh but that POOR people take advantage of that, they know that maybe a shirt worth 100 pesos, Like 6 Dollars, and they see a "gringo" and over price their stuff, and they want to take advantaje, they ask you in the first price $20USD and they Laught inside, if the "gringo" agree
Marc Romo de Vivar ikr lmao
Vendors that sell industrialized souvenirs like printed shirts or mass produced stuff might take advantage, yes, but humble artisans that craft their products by hand are just selling their hard work for a reasonable price.
yeah, it's not like you are paying the speeding ticket right away. they are ripping you off, most cops here in Mexico are corrupts, sadly.
ICharlyl thats why my aunt divorced my uncle. He even voted for the corrupt people
loved how he translated "propinas" as "tip", close but wrong
The most important thing to learn in Spanish ( El Baño)
(The Bathroom)
Fun fact: 500 pesos (Mexican money) is actually $25 in the USA😂
Pesos are a lesser currency than U.S dollars
Azoth Ace so basically snacks in Mexico are mostly 5 pesos (5 cents) it's really cheap!! And you can literally buy alcohol with no ID here 💀
Yep
@@crybaby4138 not really, but I advise you to do more research on that also, I think it was like 0.25$ so a quarter
@@icerunner3033 Oh, maybe it's because we're in different parts of Mexico. Personally, I live in a small part of Mexico. No one really cares what we do here and we can often buy things without the need for ID and stuff (hence why many minors here are already either alcoholics, drug addicts, and or smokers.) Usually the snacks in the stores I buy are usually up to 5 pesos. I think it really just highly depends on where you're from. Ig the larger cities if Mexico would be way more different to the country side where I'm from.
You're so right about the tequila! It should be sipped and not slammed 🙂
Didn't realise Mexico has a tip culture. Thanks for the tip :-P Would love to visit Mexico one day :-D
+The Drunken Bear it's not as big of a tip culture as like the US but still should tip. Thanks for watching!
Wolters World Thank YOU! Always such informative travel tips 😀
Yeah, you ROCK Wolters!
I hate tipping, it is the foundation of corruption. Source: Un Mexicano molesto.
Rachel and Nick of course, tips reward good service!!!
*Rule #11:* If you are in a taxi and the driver gets into an accident - *get out and run away!* If you don't, and are Canadian or American, the *cops will blame the accident on you* and you will end up *paying graft* to get out of trouble! If you have a bag, do not put it into the trunk. Keep it next to you so if you have to bolt, you can grab your bag and run!!!
Sad, but true.
How can they blame you if you are a passenger ?!
Kev Louie That’s just the way it is, sadly.
JohnBoehners
Good info thanks
DON'T get kidnapped by the cartel.
Pete Seeg III LOL !!
Wich one?
It's don't mess with the police and crackheads that have nothing to lose if you didn't know the cartel is actually looking out for you
I could say the same about America, DON’T piss off the quite kid at class
they wouldn't want you anyway
Im agree about the food, you MUST try the real mexican food here, is delicious!!!
Vida Turquesa
But does it turn your into ass into a WMD?
TORTAS
It was shit both times I went imo.
Airbomb 707 You lier I had a Mexican burrito and I died
Your typical Turtle burritos aren't Mexican.
TRUE, Mexico knows how to apretiate and welcome those who apretiate and respect it. And in spite of politics and the great rejection shown by the orange faced billionaire,that woman called Ann Coulter and others, we know that in general, people in the USA also know how to respect our culture, and be amigos, so...iiiBienvenidos!!!!
Abel Aparicio im from mexico and trump wasnt disrespectful at all with mexicans :/ is just that illegal inmigrants cant pay taxes and the country loses money
Sergio Martinez wrong WRONG... your serial offender hasn't paid his taxes, (his own words), in at least twenty years,..on the other hand the mayority of undocumented immigrants pay taxes... and yes trump was very disrespectful of mexicans and Latinos in general since the very beginning of his campaign...you know it!!!
Abel Aparicio you are just making mexicans look like victims of the world, just stop it, stop following the news and start following facts
Sergio Martinez Also ALL the way around..it was you who said.. "Illegals don't pay taxes and the country (I assume the USA), looses money'... (that comments have nothing to do with this video), yet since you touched it I know facts better, now back in my country, but I worked in a tax declaration agency a couple of years and was surprised to learn that in spite of their circumstances, undocumented workers pay taxes, specially since the tax forms started coming in Spanish back in the eighties... those are facts, not just repeating what some narrow minded, truth evader says. by the way, since 2008 the great mayority of undocumented immigrants going through our northern border into the USA are central and south Americans (including Cubans). not mexicans. iiiAdios!!!!
Sergio Martinez fuck you mean .we pay taxes.
Me gusto mucho this video! THANK y ou for uploading such great video! I loved it...😍😍😍😍😍
I respect you so much and I love the respect you have for all cultures. Thank you man
¿Por qué vi todo el video si soy más mexicana que el nopal?
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Two "don'ts" you missed. Don't give money to the beggars, children or adult. They will see you as a dupe and you'll have have a hoard of them following you. And Mexico City shoe shine boys... They'll try to get you to have a shine while their little partner will pickpocket you!
Peter Henden I think you're mistaking Mexico for Brazil
Sarbi Erbes yep Brazil does that shit all the time
I love Brazil never been there but one day I will.
Peter Henden compa dats brasil,
Peter Henden im Mexican and i can accounts for that, beggar children are send by their lazy ass parents, so as much as you feel sorry, dont do it
I visit family in the small towns and it’s so fucking peaceful. Everyone is truly friendly, everyone says bye to each other as you’re walking by
I too had an awesome time in Mexico- visited a friend's house in Puebla. People there were so nice (I speak Spanish, which helped). Went to Popocatepetl and got our pictures taken with the Mexican Army, who were doing an exercise there. Also the best tacos al pastor I've ever had! Gracias México por la gran experiencia!
Hahaha! so true about the tequila mixed with Squirt, those are called Palomas, and you can get drunk pretty fast, as you can't really feel all the alcohol you are drinking because it tastes so good!!... Same with all cocktails tho! xD
I live in Mexico City and I looove your videos!! ❤
I love you cheow
lil Clock yo de 7 leguas
They say half the liquor is moonshine in Mexico.
“Three girls whistled at me and I whistled back and hung out with them for three days”. Sounds like the movie Hostel. It’s a trap!
As a person whos owns a home in MX, this is outstanding advice. I think its just unrealistic, especially for first-timers, NOT to want to rent a car to get around. So having a video on negotiating/renting a car would be helpful. Obey the signs and watch out for topes!!
I’m from Guadalajara, so pleasure to had you here, saludos !
Be careful with going through neighborhoods especially at night, if it looks dangerous and sketchy it is.
US streets are more dangerous. Lol
I've lived here for nearly 15 years, the food, people and the culture here. I now drive both car and motorcycle here without problems and if the police stop you don't be afraid the argue with them if you speak Spanish. I live in Tabasco by the way.
I saw you say : "I live in Tabasco" and thought you meant the sauce until I searched it up
We talked our way out a ticket while visiting. Mexican Police aren’t as uptight as US police.Mexican officer even escorted us to the house we where looking for.
Lawd the Mexican Tequila. Drunk so much had to go on a self imposed sabbatical lol
I was sailing with friends in the Sea of Cortez. We landed on this island. My friends elected me to find the best homemade tortillas in the village because I was the only one who knew some Spanish. We met a local, and in Spanish he proclaimed that his sister made the best tortillas. He brought us over. They served us beer while we waited. We chatted with the family and just enjoyed the moment. We had the tortillas with dinner...they were fabulous! Such a fond memory.
Thank you for your awesome description of us! We love to have you in our country. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WELCOME HERE
Dafne Cas damn you fine !
I don't understand why ppl go somewhere different and order what they know. I know many ppl that do this . my wife's aunt went to Hawaii and instead if trying the local food they went to a denys. Every time I get a chance to out I like to try something new .
Right! For me, my main reason for traveling is to try and see what I can't in the place I call home.
YES! I do the same thing and I also know people like that too. It's like you might as well not leave your home if your gonna do the same thing you know.
Thank you for the tips. Never learned Spanish but will learn some before I leave for Mexico 😁
You are from Mexico
Español es muy facil. Not a difficult language to learn.
That will be most appreciated, we will never tell a foreigner or an immigrant to "speak spanish! You're in Mexico." but we do appreciated the effort, and see it as polite. Even if your spanish isn't good, we value the intent.
Also my mom and dad are like huge on manners and so they instructed my sister and me to say “thank you” in Spanish and to try to order things in Spanish so that we wouldn’t seem arrogant. I heard an English (British) girl telling the man working the pool bar (it serves both adults and kids) that she only knew how to say cat in Spanish so she’d try to talk about cats with him to try to utilize her Spanish knowledge and at the end of the week she was saying “¿Tengas los gatos?” And he’d say “Si, mi gato es naranja.” And he would translate for her. It was funny because this 9 year old girl came knowing only one word and left being able to ask people if they have a cat and being able to describe her cat.
my dream country is Mexico.
I love SOOOOOOOOO much this country.
Kisses from Greece😍
#BESOS
greece is my dream too
México te espera con los brazos abiertos
Queen B is Greece safe for black people
Si te quieres quedar en la cdmx caeme a mi cantón rasa
@Bill BrownWhat's your point? Mexico is dangerous, but only in specific crime related places . You should just avoid them and go to safer places, which the article said.
It sounds wonderful! Thank you. I think kindness and humility goes a long way with people. I am so embarrassed when I hear about Americans being jerks in places...and yes, please tip your server.
+CrankyBubushka right there with you!
I'm Mexican and saw this in my recommended. DEFINITELY SOLID ADVICE! Listen to him.
Been to Mexico many times. Beautiful country and people. Never had a bad time and never had any trouble. It's my 2nd favourite place in the world. When you get to the airport in Cancun ant the security guy tells you to "press the button" you KNOW you're on vacation!!!!
❤❤❤❤❤❤My husband was born in mexico! And i get the food authentic all the times its awesome
Amber Alcantara OVERPRICED SOUVENIRS and FOOD.
I've been to Mexico many times. The cops don't fine you, it's a bribe. They usually say something like "we can work this out another way😏"
Fernando Salas Yes but it only cost me10 dollars.A speeding ticket in Canada is over $300,then your insurace sky rockets.Which is more corrupt?
When I went to Mexico, I always drank from the tap water. I never got sick, so I just presumed I was lucky.
Yup you did
NOOOOO JAJAJA how are you still alive?
You're immune system is probably used to it. I grew up drinking water from the tap and never got sick. Actually the first few weeks when I started drinking bottled water regularly I would throw it up because I could smell and taste the plastic.
I think you were.
Drove for a week last month in the quintana roo/yucatan area. Was such a pleasurable experience. The roads were well taken care of, never had any issues with police despite their presence everywhere (made it feel very safe actually). The roads going inland into the peninsula were empty for the most part. Was so great and would recommend it over getting excursions.
aye thank you for this. I want to visit mexico but I'm broke. I'm saving up for a house but I will visit after a couple of years hopefully
+PepsiZombie 23 I completely understand. We Had to go on a travel hiatus after we bought our house. It took some time but we got the finances back in order but it was worth it to not have a landlord telling us how to live in our own home
I want to Rosarito Beach after christmas last year and it was really cheap! The hotel was only like 300 for a few days and everything else was DIRT cheap. Not as fancy as Cancun or Cabo but it's definitely worth it!
Alli Bee Rosarito is not a good example of Mexico. Please dont suggest that to people. A better option on the Sea of Cortez is Puerto Peñasco.
PepsiZombie 23 i can help you go
Alli Bee I lived in Rosarito Beach for 6 months and it was one of the best places I've ever lived. I had a upstairs studio with a balcony right on the beach and it only cost me $140 a month American Money and that was considered expensive for there.
I'm going to Cancun in September. This is great advice. Will be my first time in Mexico.
+KarlMalowned32 cool. Have a great trip!
KarlMalowned32 you will LOVE IT!!!!
No, don,t go.
KarlMalowned32 you should go to Guadalajara
just came back, it was amazing, use dollars to pay for bus so you do not get ripped off..and use the bus (R1 R2) to get in and out of city it will save you a ton of money
“You gotta pay your fine on the spot” the cop just got a bag
Hi! Thanks for the beautiful description you made about Mexico, I’m from Guadalajara and I would also recommend the “pueblos mágicos “ magic towns like Mazamitla or Tapalpa or mascota or tequila and those are only in Jalisco there are lots of them all over the country
why are you standing in a bush? kinda weird
Peter Clausen hiding from the kidnappers
Peter Clausen let him be 😂
I live in USA, but my family is from Mexico, and I go to Mexico each summer. I go to Nuevo Leon, we stay in our grandparents house.
WAO, THATS SPECIAL
@@billynunya5759 .. I'm just guessing but he seems to be alive, so there goes the "you'll get murdered if you go to Mexico" BS
I go to San Luis Potosí to visit family
7:09 I’m dead lmao😂 I am so used to that
The part about the dogs is hilarious! Your kids are so adorable! Thank you so much for your info & for keeping your lingo clean.
So happy that you like Mexico, those are really good tips, we do really appreciate you speaking a little bit in spanish, and you trying all the food that's Great! You have to be prepared for spiciness
0 knowledge of Spanish here since my foreign language classes where on English (I'm from Belarus). Cool video, though. Thanks for a taste of Mexico.
+LastofAvari you will still have a great time :) I went to Minsk many years ago. Had a very neat time
Another tip: don't eat at Johnny Rockets at the airport. Luckily I was leaving so I got to deal with Montezuma in the comfort of my home.
I’m Mexican, and I remember the 3rd time I went to Mexico in 2016, we lost my immigration card. They wouldn’t let us past the security checks. We had to get so many people both in Mexico and back home in NY involved. Emails were made, phone calls etc. Eventually after 4 hours, we made it through lol