Mahahual, Mexico - We've NEVER seen anything like this (In a bad way)
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- We spent one week in the beach paradise Mahahual (Mexico) and it was NOTHING like what we expected.
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Mahahual, a town in the state of Quintana Roo is commonly known as Costa Maya. It's the only place we've visited in Mexico where almost 100% of its income is from cruise ship travelers. This makes for an interesting dynamic-one we really don't like, frankly.
Having 1-3 Mexico cruise ships stopping at Costa Maya very easily explains many of the strange things we found in this town. All the locals are catering directly to those visitors because they support the local economy. They speak English with you. You can pay in US dollars. Everyone who works in Mahahual is there to help these Mexico cruise ship travelers have a great time during their day in town.
But watch out! Once the cruise ships leave, most of the restaurants, shops, and activities will close their doors. It looks like a ghost town once Mahahual when no ships are docked.
In this Mexico travel video, we give you some tips on how to make your stay in Mahahual more enjoyable and affordable.
Mahahual, Quintana Roo is certainly beautiful....but is it worth it?
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You may have seen on our Facebook that it's been a pretty rough week for us. Jordan has been in and out of the hospital dealing with unexplained health issues. They've done oodles of testing and our best guess is that it's severe acid reflux. It could potentially be more, which is why he'll have an endoscopy done as soon as the worst of the symptoms subside.
Thank you to everyone who has sent encouraging words and advice our way! Hoping to have more answers and a healthy Jordan muy pronto.
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Get well bro, blessings! I enjoyed your video!
You know, if you ever get a mild case of acid reflux at night, sleep on your left side. It minimizes the acid greatly. Sleeping on your right side will just aggravate it more.
Omeprazole cured me of acid reflux, one a day for 30 days and it keeps me free from acid reflux for several weeks. You can get it over the counter.stay off spicy and greasy foods.( I knoow,I know you're in Mexico lol!.)
Sorry to hear that! I love your Mexico travels. Makes me want to explore more than the places I've been. I can't wait to return.
Theres a gel called "Gex" is really good it fixed that problem for me at least at night
When you stay in MAHAHUAL you need to show the restaurants and tour operators your hotel key and that opens up the Mexican prices. Also there is a money exchange and ATM going south from HOTEL MEXICO LINDO at the end of the block your turn left to the beach and there’s the money exchange and ATM, also bar restaurant YAYA BEACH is very warm and welcoming people there even pacha mama and CABALLO blanco hotels and at 40 cañones hotel is very nice restaurant breakfast, lunch and dinner , you traveled enough to stop acting like your are lost, like I said show that you are in town for a few days apart yourselves from looking like you came of the cruise ships. Show your hotel key introduce yourselves to the staff. Then you will get the Mexican menu.
My parents, who are Mexican-born... speak Spanish as a first language... AND had pesos... but came on a cruise ship... had a less than good time in Mahahual and Cozumel because of the constant nickel-and-diming. They still kept getting every price in USD, and when they asked how much in pesos it was actually slightly more expensive than if they just paid in USD. They kept pointing out they understand the locals have to make a living, but they ask for too much in terms of price and not every tourist is a millionaire. They felt it was especially insulting that even as fellow Mexicans who understand the culture they were receiving this scammy treatment. No one should be treated that way, it's eventually just going to turn people off from coming there.
I live in Mexico as well and absolutely love Mahuhual. Never had a bad experience always treated very well. Never found it to be so dead with nothing to do though 🤔. I'm actually glad you basically told everyone not to go! Hopefully this town won't be ruined like everything North.
I also live in Baja Mexico, have for 13 years. We have similar issues with gringo prices. My wife is Mexicana and always tells me to hide when she goes shopping as she knows they will ask more if they see me. I would like to check out this part of QR Mexico, I like more laid back smaller less traveled places. We love Oaxaca beaches. Glad to hear the comments from both you Chuck and the video makers. And agree the less is better, let them stay in Cancun.
I love Mahahual. It's easy to get there these days from Cancun by ADO bus through Playa. And if you're staying there for a week or longer the folks in the restaurants and beach clubs get to know you and you get the locals prices. Yes, they have a set price of $8 for a cab ride from the port, but you can put 3 or 4 people in a cab to lower the per person price. And they have a tram that runs from the port for just $2. Those prices are waaaay cheaper than just about any other cruise port in the Caribbean. It's a bargain for the cruisers and allows the cabbies to make a decent wage. Mahahual was a very poor fishing village, but now residents share their beautiful beaches with thousands of visitors a day and the residents are enjoying a little prosperity. As a visitor I enjoy the two faces of Mahahual - the bustle when the cruise ships are in and then the quiet when the day trippers leave. And even when the Malecon area is crowded with Cruise Commandos you can drive about 10 minutes north or south and enjoy miles and miles of empty beaches. Oh, and I almost forgot-the best shop for silver jewelry in Quintana Roo is in Mahaual - Silver Reef is run by David and Suri Benitez. They have been there since 2002. David hand makes much of the jewelry and sells it by weight, adding a few pesos for his labor.
oh wow. so thats how you do it. very interesting!
I am quite pleased that according to this couple Mahahual received a negative vote. When I visited Mexico a few years ago I was doing so to find a town that I intended to move to. Hands down, I chose Mahahual. The very reasons that it appealed to me are the reasons that other people dislike it. I love the fact that it was not tourist-friendly and that the economy was based on the cruise ship tourists and not daily tourist visitors arriving by vehicle. The people there were incredibly nice and all of the shopping and foods were fantastic. I loved that the town was small and the prices were definitely right. If you speak Spanish and are paying with the local currency you have got it made. I am looking forward to purchasing land as close by as possible and opening a food cart that caters to the cruise ship tourists. I love the fact that the town shut down when the tourists disappear and that the life in the town became local-based. If you are a tourist and want to visit a place that is very touristy this is definitely not it. I love the fact that it is rural and hard to get to and that the activity in the town is very minimal. Happy to agree that those seeking something else can just stay away. Can't wait to move there!
I totally agree! I've stayed more south, Mayan Beach Club, but visited Mahahua (non cruiseship days 🤣). I loved it there, snorkeling was great and awesome people. Lucky you moving there! I've been considering it myself.
I appreciate all the reviews you guys have of the different cities you visit. If it wasn't for this video I wouldn't know what the situation was there. So yes you guys personalities + honest review of city + great video skills = high quality content!
It's too bad that you weren't able to take the time to get to know Mahahual. Fernando is a friend. I have family that lives there and many friends that I made through my visits. If you had done your research, you would have known that there are literally 1000 people in this town. It is a port town, so of course they cater to the cruises. It's disappointing that anyone might feel discouraged on visiting as it is absolutely my favorite place in Mexico. Hands down.
We stayed for 10 days a few years ago and would agree this is our favorite destination in Mexico. Days when the ships are in port we visited Xcalak, Bacalar and one day farther North toward Mayan Garden Hotel. The snorkeling and diving is excellent and I will return soon and visit Banco Chinchoro. The people in town are super friendly and not once did we feel threatened, unsafe, offered drugs or like someone was trying to scam us. In fact I would venture it is one of the safest places I've ever visited. We were there during Carnival and it was so nice to see the townsfolk out enjoying themselves, about every kid we saw had both parents and such a wholesome scene!
What a pity that you did not explore the "other part" of Mahahual. Indeed the town of Mahahual is crowded on cruise ship days but if you would have gone a little bit more south of the town (2 miles) you would have found empty, pristine beaches and small ecological hotels (pet-friendly!) and restaurants charging you in pesos. Pure nature, waking up with only the sound of birds and waves. You could have gone on a sailing tour with a catamaran and do some snorkeling, kayaking, stand up paddling or kitesurfing etc. The "rocks" you saw...is actually a coral reef. Unfortunately the reef in town is dead, but south of Mahahual there are lots of beautiful places for snorkeling and diving. For people who like nature & watersport...Mahahual has a lot to offer...
I am an American from Texas. I have lived here in Mahahaul for two years. I bought a house on the beach and the people here are constantly trying to rip off the gringo when we have someone come to our house to do any kind of work they charge extra because we are gringos, you have to be careful when you shop to be sure you don’t get charged extra. 😅 my wife and I have been talking about going back to the states because we are sick of being treated like tourist and it is true what y’all say about being charged extra at the restaurant if you pay in US dollars But that is the case with everything here if you’re a gringo, you’re gonna get charged extra. My wife is Argentine. She speaks the Spanish language very well and we just make them believe that she is Mexican so we do not get stuck with higher prices everywhere we go. Hay en Joy Your video Thank You Very Much
What do YOU think about Mahahual?
Tangerine Travels i love mahahual . 💚
It's one of those places that always try to scam tourists. There are better virgin beaches in Guerrero and Oaxaca.
Mahahual looks amazing i did not get a chance to go when i was in bacalar, that will be my next stop, thank ya'll
I loved Mahahual, but I’m Mexican so guess it was different from what you experienced plus the couple of days we were there threwasnt any cruise so, we did enjoy it wasn’t too crowded and how cheap it was the food & tours. But totally understand your point.
Good vibes to Jordan!
Looks Really COOL>>>HOPE you are WELL very-Soon
I always like your videos. I hope Jordan gets better, thank you tangerines.
It’s good you guys are honest about the places you like and dislike the most. It’s impossible to like every place we visit. On the other hand, I wish Jordan a speedy recovery. He’s really handsome and cute. Take care, amigos.
Thanks for appreciating our honesty, Memo! So true... you can't love every place in the world. Thank goodness for diversity :)
the best time to be in Mahahual is Saturday and Sunday as there are no Cruise ships there then, the Mexicans come out and it is great.
My husband and I went to Mahaual exactly 1 year ago in July and I didn’t enjoy it at all because there was a TON of seaweed and it smelled horrible.
What I can tell you is that We did have the best snorkeling experience ever! We swam with the sea turtles. And that alone made my visit to Mahaual worth it.
I appreciate that you also give reviews on places that you are not totally in love with and show drawbacks of a location. Not every place is the same, you don't paint Mexican towns with one wide brush. Thanks!
Thanks Laura! We think "telling it like it is" is the best approach. Nothing is perfect, and that's okay. It's life! :)
This video totally reminds me of ONE of my favorite quotes by George Bernard Shaw: "I dislike feeling at home when I'm abroad." Seriously, what's the point of going to another country if MOST everything there is in English and MOST places accept U.S. dollars? Where's the cultural experience of that country? I'll be moving to a small, gated community in San Antonio (between Ajijic and Chapala) a month from now and excited about living there until my lease expires in October (the owners of my rental return from Boise, ID on November 1st). I'll be looking for another location to live in Mexico during those 6 months. ¡Deseame buena suerte!
Papa Rick does mexico let americans stay their as long as you want or do you have to go back to america after a certain amount of time
@@Trinity369xoxo As a tourist you are allowed to be in the country for 6 months straight. If you want to extend your stay you can leave the country for a few days and come back for another 6 months, and keep doing that. I have friends that did that for a couple of years.
Now, if you want to avoid that, then you apply for residency and that's another process. I'm not so familiar with it anymore since they changed things a little bit some years ago.
@@chibilove8118 Gracias, Gustavo. Tu ingles es mejor que mi español, mi amigo! Estoy aprendiendo español, ahorita. During my 6 months in Mexico I plan to travel to other locations. I'll add San Miguel d Allende to my list of places I want to visit. Gracias de nuevo mi amigo. Gracias a Google Translate, también. :D
@@Trinity369xoxo The tourist visa you receive when you first arrive is good for 6 months, then you have to leave for a couple days before you can return for another 6 months.
Papa Rick
That's because a lot of tourist ARE NOT interested in anything regarding culture, rather, they just wanna party, get drunk, get drugs for cheap and overall get wasted in every sense of the word, I work with tourist, I know from first hand experience, of course not everyone is as described however it's very common.........🤔🙄😳
The beaches look incredible. Sorry that you had a rough week but thanks for sharing your adventure!
I wonder what it is like there now with no cruise ships? Have you thought about going now in 2020 with no cruise ships?
Absolutly great belive me....i do live here since 2 years now and without cruises sure we are breathing a different air....everybody is welcomed here :)))
Another good video as always.
Guys, if you are in Mexico city as you mentioned on your Twitter, you should come to Querétaro.
I think you're going to like it. Just give it a try.
We’d love to make it to Queretaro!!
You need to go to queretaro it beautiful.
ive lived in mahahual for 7 months, ive never seen that cantarito guy ... dont know what happend to that, the stores and things are super overpriced and when theres no cruse ship ( and its often ) the town has nothing to offer to locals... the only thing that is amazing is the beach !!!! but other than that , im going back to playa del carmen.... unless your a retired person youll get bored after a week... ( theres only 2 atms, few stores all of them overprice, bad service, and lack of care for the beach ) btw el sargazo has been harsh this year ... the beach does NOT LOOK LIKE THIS VIDEO ANYMORE
Mahahual has been an excellent destination during the pandemic, it changed the dynamic of the place and now the local economy if more focused on Mexican and European visitors, they have adapted well to the current situation.
I come here to dive as this area is nearest to Banco Chinchorro and Xcalac the two best dive locations on the peninsula
BRING Plenty PESOS ! Negotiate and pay in pesos, this is Mexico.
Fly into Chetumal from there it is an easy 1:45 drive, skip the trip from Cancun through Playa de Carmen /Tulum BS.
The lodging/food/beaches and activities are good and less $$ . This is a small place and easy learn in a day or so.
When the Cruise ships come back just stay south of malicon and avoid the throngs.
Estuve en Mahahual en el 2006, cuando solo era 1 calle de arena, con un par de cabañas-hotel y un restaurante delicioso, eso era todo Mahahual... no ruido, no gente, no tiendas, no vendedores/no tours operators y sobre todo no cruceros.. 7 días sin zapatos ni camiseta sobre la playa... Ahora verlo lleno de tiendas, ruido y cruceros, me provoca tristeza
Great job with the audio during the windy dialog! External mic with furry kitty? 🤔
There were a few spots where it was a big rough on the audio, but thanks for noticing our efforts! Yep, big ‘ol dead cat on our new external mic
9:50 I wonder if it was Oral Allergy Syndrome (fruits and nuts give a mouth and throat reaction). Can be a bit freaky but I've heard it's relatively harmless.
thanks for the drone views of the coast & beach, very nice takes!
Glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for watching! 😎
Hope you feel better soon.
Glade you made the video, I like to see all areas that you visite good and bad....ok made for ships and day trips but very beautiful, my sister and hubby may be one of the ships right now.
Thank you!
Mahahual is an amazing place for a one-day cruise stop. Hope you guys have a good time if you make it there :)
I was there for a few days it's amazing great people great food in fact I'm thinking of getting a house there. Loads of ex pat's to talk to
Quite the contrary. I really liked this video.
Thanks Eddie!
i know why they got divorced. she never stops controlling the narrative and she even drives the car. she needs a very strong guy to simmer her down
Have you been to Holbox??? It's beautiful and the vibe is very unique!!
We haven't yet, but I'm sure it won't be long
@@TangerineTravels Check out Angela Vlogs. She and her Mexican boyfriend were just there - she's Swiss and they live in Madrid - they also dealt with a scorpion but without anyone getting stung. Another night at a seaside restaurant, more wildlife came to visit. Some funny videos ... if you can manage the time (I know how non-stop busy you guys are - respect). Poor Jordan, Mexico is taking its toll on him. It might sound expensive (but maybe it's not) - fly up to the Mayo Clinic in Jordan's home state of Minnesota and get a definitive diagnosis & treatment plan - otherwise he may bounce around getting different diagnoses and doing different treatments that could drag out the misery not to mention the mental wear and tear and cost more in the long run. My uncle who was a farmer from Illinois went there so it's not just for the wealthy.
I’m glad you decided posting the video, as it was very interesting to see your point of view. I’d have felt the same way! Sending you positive vibes from beautiful Southeast Asia and hoping that Jordan gets better soon ✌️❤️
We're so jealous of your Singapore trip, can't wait to see your upcoming videos!
Tangerine Travels Thank you!!! 😍😍😍
Wow, gorgeous beach and water!!! You two are adorable. Enjoy!!💕💕💕
That view is tough to beat!
@@TangerineTravels exactly. Thats why its kind of a missed chance that you only stayed on the boardwalk = cruise ship area during your (1 week right?) stay. And did not discover the "other" side of #mahahual = which has nothing to do with cruise ship tourism. The other #mahahual is all about nature, small ecological pet friendly hotels and restaurants who only have 1 menu charging you in pesos. Lots of #watersports to do...at.. very reasonable prices charged in..again..pesos. And so you are right about the boardwalk and dollar menu and peso menu, and about the taxis...but unfortunately your vlog missed out completely on that other part of #mahahual. And therefore your conclusion in the end about "not worth a visit to # mahahual" is in my opinion not a fair one. As always welcome questions at info@hotelmayaluna.com
07:40 Trying to find pesos? Forget the ATMs don't they have banks there? I'm a happy subscriber. I Hadn't watched your video in a while till now. I love your videos very informative and exciting. You get a well deserved thumbs up as usual. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us folks in the USA.
There is not a single bank in Mahahual believe it or not. They don’t even have an OXXO or 7-11 which is shocking considering the town size. It’s not a big town by any means but we’ve seen smaller pueblos with multiple OXXOs.
Dude, Jordan, you have to stop eating out everywhere, I mean, I noticed you got sick after having chorizo and melted cheese for dinner, that is something not even a 15 years old can digest, I say this because I like you guys, and I like your videos a lot, not even locals can take all that different food, also, sanitation in food here (I'm proudly mexican) is not really good, specially in touristic places like the ones you guys visit, all it takes is one bad tomato and you are in your way to the hospital, you can never tell by the flavour, everything is delicious, but, most restaurants do not care if you get sick, since tourist eat all over the place if you get sick they will say it was the drinks and your weak stomach... Be extra careful, go to the market and buy fruits and veggies and wash them with a special liquid called "microdyn". I hope you get well, Cheers!
Thanks for the advice. We’ve done a 180 with Jordan’s diet. Until his health issues get better, we’re reverting back to a plant-based diet like we used to eat. The often spicy, fatty, and carb-heavy Mexican diet isn’t doing us any favors.
I almost bought a waterfront beach/shack bar there in 2000. They were putting up the electric and building roads and the cruise dock then, but there was no one there but workers. No women really. Kinda wild west meets government funds to develop. Even then it had a weird vibe and we backed out since I would have been the only gringa in town.
Isla Holbox is the place to go in that area if you haven't been there yet. Have you checked it out?
Keep that Husky cool and stay cool yourselves. Thanks for a your great reporting. Hope to see you back in Jalisco at some point. Salud!
How interesting! I bet it looks crazy different now. No, we haven't been to Holbox yet but it's high on our list of places we want to visit. We hear nothing but great things about it. Jalisco will always be our Mexico "home away from home." We hope to go back soon! :)
Holbox is in a sanitary crisis right now due to the massive number of tourists visiting.
"ayy cabron" @1:47...lmao!!!!!
Very nice place Mahahual ❤️ México 🇲🇽 a place to visit a place to stay for ever!!
I was pretty excited to see that you guys went there... it's one of my stops coming up ! The water looks so beautiful I'm excited
I loved the vid, and the honesty! Loved seeing that blue water.
We stayed there for 3 days, and there were no cruise ships. We drove from Merida. Part of the drive takes you through Pineapple groves where you can buy the freshest pineapples, and fresh pineapple juice. It was nice and relaxing. Heard stories about the $8 taxi rides, and experienced the hunt for ATMs. I would go back.
Pineapple town! 20 Pesos (1$USD)Ea. - fresh squeezed juice - and the elote bread 🍞 😋 🌽
I got pesos from a Pemex in Baja last time I was there. The attendant was happy to do it....not sure if that is an option where you are....?
Thanks for the tip! We haven't tried getting money from a Pemex before
We went to a bank and it looked like the DMV in there so we left. Tried the ATM but it wouldn’t take my card. Baja May be different than the Yucatán. Be safe. Enjoy life.
I have lived in Maha for years and enjoy your videos. The ship vibe got strong only during the past 2 years. Before that, no one paid to use any of the beaches. FYI, there are hundreds of beach homes and hotels both north and south that people live in or rent out. Many Mexican families and politicians have vacation homes in the area. There does seem to be a distinct difference between cruisers and locals, and everyone assumes the prior fishing village only exists for the ships, not so. I believe the dynamic of what you experienced is stronger than ever, and although I don't like it, we need to grow as a town so other services and things are available. I've had numerous people from the ships say, 'oh, I would have taken the dog cruise", when I'm walking my dog. Everyone assumes that everyone else is from the ships, but there are a few thousand locals overall, and some of us have nothing to do with the cruise industry.
Thanks for sharing your perspective on this too. Quite the interesting dynamic in Mahahual. Do you ever think about leaving there because of the changes?
@@TangerineTravels No, it's a nice community, and there are numerous investment opportunities.
Glad you did post this video. It was very helpful for those of us on a cruise looking for some local culture.
I have Acid Reflux and when it flares up I feel like I am literally DYING....for people that have never had it...Thank God you havent. It is horrible. I feel your Pain Jordan...BUT I want to say that "Tangerine Travels" is quickly becoming my Go-To Mexico Travel RUclips channel. Your information and opinions are based on Reality and actual on the scene experiences which are all from what i can see Honest and full of Insight. Thank You both for that very much...I might add though. That maybe you could possibly think about trying to add another level of information for those of us that will be RV-Ing /Vanlifing/ Nomading/ BoonDocking down to Mexico. I think you could add another element to your already fantabulous Mexico Tourist Traveling Content.
Good to know about this. Kinda seems like my reaction to Cozumel when I was there....everything was priced in dollars, and everything seemed to close as the cruise ships pulled away. And they really wanted those dollars...I paid for a taxi in pesos and the cab driver was SO not happy.
Are the cruise ship people coming in from Costa Maya, or is there another port closer to Mahahual? I stopped at Costa Maya on a cruise ship once and wasn't impressed...didnt seem like much there, nor were there a lot of taxis ready to bring people over. Honestly, my wife and I just got off the ship and got stupid drunk at one of the bars in the port area....the good thing is that we learned that we liked mezcal lol....
Anyway, keep us posted about Jordan. We're all thinking of him and keeping our fingers crossed for a more firm diagnosis and a speedy recovery!
_"the good thing is that we learned that we liked mezcal lol...."_ I laughed out loud at this part. When it comes to mezcal, there's always a good time to be had haha.
Thanks for thinking of Jordan! We still don't have a firm diagnosis yet, but signs are pointing to extremely bad acid reflux. Things are calming down a bit after some drastic diet changes.
Great video. I love Mahahual. Its so awesome.
Best thing of Majahual high volume cruise tourism is it makes them keep the road so you can go to Xcalak 30 miles south and take a spectacular dive at Chinchorro, one of the best scuba diving spots in the world. Or a fly-fishing tour in “Bacalar Chico”
Town too is a small beach town, much like Bacalar-by-the-beach.
I love to see your videos, because you love México and you show us about our beautiful country. In fact, I don't have had the oportunity of travel around "Rivera Maya", and this zone of the caribbean. But, I know about it thanks to you. However, I have been practicing my english, for your videos, and listenning all you have to say, in that language. Thank you guys. I'm your fan. 😃
I did like the video! Not everywhere is going to be your favorite place and you guys did a great job of explaining why you felt like it's not number one. I went back and watched a few older Tangerine videos recently and have to say y'alls editing has really improved since the early days! The "fun facts" thing you did in San Cristobal was great editing! And I'm sure carrying around that giant windproof camera is awkward but the sound is sooo much better. Thanks for caring about the viewer enough to do it!
As for Mahahual, it almost seems like Disneyland and probably a place I wouldn't enjoy either. But I didn't really think Bacalar looked as interesting as y'all found it either. It seems like I resonated most with Tulum so far but can't wait to find out for myself!
Thanks for sharing it’s beautiful 😍
Hard to beat the water at Mahahual. It's gorgeous!
Tangerine Travels would love to be there with u guys. Awesome ☀️🌊
Guy's I just find out about your channel and I love it!!!!
Thanks for sharing you experiences and adventures, be safe and keep making memories.
Welcome, Dono! Hope you continue to like our videos and adventures :)
@@TangerineTravels yes I like them and I already subscribe to your channel and watch like 10 of your videos!!!!!
Good tip asking for the menu in Spanish and Pesos. Crazy how many cruise ships are in such a small town!
Omgosh. That drink is literally making me salivate.
What the HELLO happened to your hair BRO HI from Minnesota!!!!!👍😁 So do you only live in areas with an M in the name Minnesota, Mexico, Puerto Morelos.?? Good for you I'm jealous still spotty snow in old Minnesota DANG.
Not sure what the hair thing is about but it does seem like we're on an M trend. lol
Stay warm, amigo! hang in there
It’s a great video, thank you for your honesty. Every time I watch your videos I feel so proud I am Mexican and fall in love more and more with my culture.. thank you
Wishing Jordan a fast recovery. God bless
I had symptoms very similar to his .. After 4 months of tests and being sick , They found a Uretral Stricture and a huge kidney stone ... Best wishes , I love your videos..
Oh dang! That sounds really rough. Thanks for sharing! We'll ask the doctor if this might be what's going on with Jordan too
would love this place!
I sure did! I'll be back!
DEFINITELY check out Hayhu Beach Club in Mahahual. Great place, not a ton of people, and absolutely gorgeous.
Thanks for the recommendation!
10:38 that rock peninsula is live coral reef! If you go there do not step on it!
Beautiful video sssuper👍🏻
Thank you for such a well thought out review. I own a little hotel 20 km north of the town center, and you are absolutely right about everything you said. However, Mahahual gets under your skin if you take the time to explore just a little bit more. For example, if you walk a bit further south on the Malecon, you will find that the cruise ship people usually don't go there. The beaches are exquisite there and its mostly locals and the prices are reasonable. And perhaps you didn't notice the local hangouts -- in a small town, it doesn't take lont to fine them. Its truly a place of hidden gems waiting to be discovered just by leaving the town center. We all make the same complaints about the menus and I tell my guests to stay away from any place that sounds too commercial (like Big mama's and Crazy Lobster). My favorite in NO-Och -Kay. you would have loved it.
Y mi corazón? :v saludos desde Orizaba
No heart for you. 😌
Ángel Cupa Ángel yo soy de ORIZABA,
Radico en Chicago.
Saludos
Haha nunca pensé llegar tan lejos con 5 corazones xdd los amo
Omg 😱 me gusta mucho Chicago, yo estuve 2 semanas Mount Propect. Saludos :D
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Hi guys. So sorry for Jordan's health issues. You look fine which is very positive!
As for your experiences in Mahahual--have you considered leaving The Yucatan Peninsula and returning to The Real Mexico where you used to live? No cruise ships. No overpriced menus in dollars. No adding the tip.
Just a thought. Stay healthy!
Cantarito Best drink ever. Really refreshing
And yet another beautiful and pueblo mágico here, Mahahual! Beautiful and crystalline waters, the palms, the good food, no doubt about Beauty attracts beauty(Maddie)! ;)
Is Mahahual one of the new additions to the Pueblo Magico list? I didn't think it was one. The waters at least are very magical! :) Thank you for the lovely compliment, Joe!
@@TangerineTravels Well, noticing the multicolored name like in other pueblos mágicos I took it as a denominated pueblo mágico, but the town probably isn't much(not many atms around,lol)but like you say, the waters are very magical! :)
Hi guys I’m from Mexico but all I heard about the video were complaints, which is bad , because that
Place is made for tourists. Anyways keep it up . Cheers
Beautiful Mexuco
Beautiful water. Interesting place.
"Viewtiful" is such an awesome term. I'm stealing it😁
The snorkeling there is just ok. The reef a fair bit offshore where the waves are breaking. It's less than 6 feet deep the whole way out to the reef so it's swim-able. There is clumps of healthy coral interspersed with dead coral out there and not too many fish. Everything you said is true! Good job on all your videos!
Hope you get better jordan take care.
Thanks, Adrian!
I spent time there years ago. Beautiful ocean. I love Mexico, but Costa Maya not what it was in early days. Place is a total tourist rip off. Every corner they were after our money. Was exhausting, not relaxing.
Oooh, Compadre. Liquor de agave. Brings back memories of a rougher time.
Not tequila, not mezcal... COMPADRE
Looked up the Cantaritos recipe! Will be trying one with my wife soon! Thank you!
They're super tasty. Enjoy!
We have been to Mahahual twice and loved it. The last time was Jan. 2018. It’s certainly off the beaten track and we were charmed the first time. We stayed south of town in a great place (which is no longer showing on AirBnB) and enjoyed the peace and quiet. In 2018 we could see the change coming, more money for the locals during cruise season, and worried how they manage during the off season. The mass tourism has changed the town and we probably won’t go back.
4 years ago of this video, anyway I want make this commentary. Foreigners from North America and Europe earn money 3 times or 4 times more than Mexicans and even Mexicans working extra hours without extra payment. I'm Mexican and I live in Netherlands, I found very fair Foreigners pay more because Mexicans give and excellent service and because Foreigners even when we are not rich, we can afford it. I'm not agree with your commentaries.
Hi Jordan and Maddie. I was diagnosed to have GERDS, gastro esophageal reflux disease, years ago. I take, as prescribed by my Dr., one 20 mg omeprazol every evening before bed. I’ve not suffered acid reflux since I began the prescription. What a relief. The medication I’ve mentioned is available over the counter, no prescription required. If you frequently suffer from heartburn take one 20 mg omeprazole daily and avoid the pain. Have fun in Mexico!
What is the name of the hotel that you were staying at? And how far are the Mayan ruins from it? Thanks for any info. Keep up that good content👏🏼
Went to Bacalar- on a cruise excursion- AHMAZING-
Loved Baca-
Thank you for this video, because we are gonna do Mahaual , with a cheap taxi ride from the port on our next cruise-
Your video put us at peace to venture off from the cruise line alone-
Hola- while i appreciate your video, had you not "heard" about the cruise ships before going here?! I went last January, based on the awesome hostel there- Bambu Hostel - and while not a utopia, I knew there were ships coming in every other day or so....besides that, it was gorgeous, people friendly, food amazing, reasonable and the Bambu Hostel owners are sublime! I couldn't believe I had a private ocean view room so reasonably- about $24 us/night! totes not a cruise ship traveler, and yes annoying, and dealable in my view! Gracias- check out Bambu Hostel next time for gorgeous views- 2nd fl, private rooms, amazing homemade super reasonable dinners every night-
Tourist trap for sure......Jordan could go to Clinica Carranza (sp) in Chetumal......its a full modern hospital with all the latest equipment and doctors. Rivals Star hospital in Merida.
yes they pretty much roll the Malecon up after 5 PM, cruise ships leaving. I have been there several times. It was better 10 years ago. Really nice when only 1 ship in port.
Scams well yes. That conversion stinks. Use pesos. Keep the menu prices handy, or photo. They like to over charge.
Come into one of the other major towns and take the ADO. If coming on cruise ship. Go straight through that Costa Maya terminal. Out through the gates. Taxis and tours are outside. I usually pay 1-2 dollars for taxi ride. Beware the jaladores !
Hi guys. I saw this a while back , but watched again (ha ha why?)...(maybe because I like watching you two). I truly appreciate you forging ahead N giving your viewers a heads up. It looks awesome. I would give it a pass because of your observations..many thanks..stay safe!
Wow guys thanks for uploading this video. Everything looks amazing I feel like to really take all of it in I would need to spend at least a month there. To visit both bacalar and mahahual 2 weeks at least both places. Save save save 😂😂. Y’all are amazing. And I would do the same just drive there I wouldn’t want to feel the constraint of being on a cruise ship.
So is this based on wanting a more "touristy" experience? I'm looking for more authentic mexico and see ruins, beaches, etc. We have some family in Oaxaca/Chiapas so we understand more of the culture here. What we want is basically the polar opposite of Cancun. Drawn by mayan culture and not the "rich and famous" vibe. Im not dissing on any culture pr people, more so just trying to find what we desire in a vacation one day. Muchísimas gracias.
Mahahual is the only spot in the Costa Maya that's large enough to support a diversity of sleeping and eating options, while still being right on the beach.
We have been to Costa Maya 3 times by cruise ship. It felt so isolated that we really thought it was an island. 1st time was to dive which they claimed was the only place available, around 1 mile south of the ship. The price was double the cost of every other port of call for diving. Crappy little pontoon boat that leaked gas and so windy they called off the 2nd dive. We could have swam from shore to the dive site!! Total rip off! Beautiful under world though. Next two times we decided to skip the diving and went by bus 45 minutes through a flat waste land to a beach resort that offered beach chairs and free drinks ( didn't know about that part, great surprise). Costa Maya was our least favorite port of call. I think we were diving at or near Mahahual. Sorry you're sick and hope you get better soon! We were there 3 years in a row 7,6,and 5 years ago before having land vacations in Cozumel and the West End of Roatan, Honduras. Diving of course.
I hope you feel better soon Jordan. No video of your endoscopy will be necessary! LOL
Mahahual - you guys nailed it! :) When I lived there I loved the days without the cruise ships :) Had the beach to myself :) Hope Jordan is better soon!
Too bad! It's probably the exchange rate and different salaries between mexicans and americans / europeans. As far as I know Mahahual Is pretty far from any city around, so that makes it expensive. Well finally, you have enjoyed your stay! Thumbs up!
For sure !!! It was a great video...👍...If you don't post it l was gonna miss the beautiful landscapes...!! Give it some time in the near future it's gonna be a great touristic destination...👍
Sorry to hear about Jordan. Wow, I normally don't comment on RUclips but feel i have to on this one. We were taken back by your comments and tend to disagree on your review of Mahahual. We were glad to have taken the trip before seeing this video because it would have prevented us to see Mahahual. We had a great time and rented through air bnb at a reasonable rate in the casitas section of Mahahual. We were also able to find chairs by the beach for a fraction of what you paid (ours were 50 pesos) and the menus were brought to us in peso pricing. Yes, there were cruise ship passengers that arrived, but there was enough room at the beach for everyone. It was a pleasure to see a beach with no waves, low and very clear. We would recommend visiting Mahahual to anyone even with the long drive (we had a stop half way with a one night in Tulum before proceeding to Mahahual).
Thanks for sharing your perspective! If everyone enjoyed the same things, there'd be a few places in this world that would be very crowded, so it's good that we have different opinions. We were there for a week and our favorite day was Sunday - the only day when there weren't cruise ships. It was a completely different vibe on Sunday.
Growing up on Bonaire it is a tourist economy too. I’ve lived in Venezuela too. Not surprised at all that they up charge for tourists. It’s economics. Also, when you think about what you pay for a taxi in the US, I’d not be bothered one bit by what they charged you.
I just wanted to correct one of your comments said 11:12 minutes into your video. Sunday is not MEXICAN DAY it is "el dia de la familia" when all local families take time to be with their kiddos and their family. Thank God the cruise ships do not invade the beach on Sunday.
I'm very sorry you had this experience with prices. I am Mexican and don't even live in a touristic zone, this also happens here. Every time a cab driver sees a tourist that seems to come either from USA or Europe, they scam them and charge them as much as they can. Sometimes I've even got comments about money because they think I have more just because I'm white.
I hate people treating tourists this way. This happens very often and it needs to stop.
I had forgotten that you went there, so I made the same mistake in July 2020. The vendors were incessantly bothering me. The snorkeling was below average and they failed to give us any photos from our outing.
I can really confirm it. I am in Mahahual right now and the people are very annoying with their business.
It's even better in Playa del Carmen / Cancun
For me the worst place in Mexico
Cruisers support a lot of people, without them most of the people you so would not have jobs, so there is that. And fyi, you are tourists too, so stop being so judgmental and childish
Funny, I was just there last week, and I totally prefered Mahahual over Bacalar and Tulum