Crime is no worse than most cities in the US. If there’s a CON it’s the corruption of the police. I’ve been told by locals that the police in PDC are not as corrupt as other parts of the country, but I still do all I can t avoid contact with the police. Good video, thanks
Loved PC! Quinta Avenida was amazing on Halloween night, packed with families and all the stores and restaurants handing out candy, such a fun community spirit here. Can’t wait to come back.
If you want larger than Puerto Morelos, but smaller than Playa del Carmen, while still having all the amenities of a larger town, might I recommend Bahías de Huatulco in Oaxaca state? 30+ Stunning beaches located in 9 bays, direct flights from Toronto, Chicago, etc. Great restaurants, but not much night life. But also zero sargassum on the beaches. Walkable corridor from the beaches to the town of La Crucecita. Hot. Hot all year hot. It’s often too much for a lot of people. Give it a visit, we were there in the fall scouting from Detroit . It’s really lovely.
I believe the bar and crime referenced in the video is locate at the far west end of the city which realistically is pretty far from the downtown tourist area. This doesn’t excuse what the tragedy that occurred, but it is somewhat deceptive to paint the entire city with a broad brush and call the entire city unsafe. My wife and I have had many late night dinners and strolls on the east side of the city and have never felt unsafe.
@@ShouldWeLiveHereoh yes but most crimes are petty crimes there is no deeper crime the most drug dealing you would see there is to the tourists especially in clubs but there is no crime organizations or cartels in playa del Carmen and further down
Great video, thank you! We love our winter home in Playa Del Carmen. It’s about 5 km north towards Cancun just outside of Playa. It’s a gated community with a gated HOA a 400 yard river style pool that you and your neighbors share..it’s great. Most are retirees so rarely see people using it but it’s cleaned daily. When not using we rent it. It’s booming down there and in another 5-15 years it’ll be little America. With all the fuel they found down there and the manufacturing going on. It’s slowly bringing life into the poor areas. Don’t get me wrong. It is very overpriced buying normal things we take for granted here in the United States like lightbulbs or things you need from Home Depot buying them in the tourist area is double. But if you drive 30 minutes outside of the tourist areas, everything‘s about half the price, including food and groceries and alcohol. Otherwise some of the best fishing, nicest beaches, nicest people live in playa. You still have to watch your back like anywhere in Mexico or the United States but overall we are very happy we invested in a home in Playa Del Carmen. We plan to retire there eventually. Ps: the seaweed is seasonal. Sometimes it’s better sometimes it’s worse. But it’s pretty normal down there anywhere along the riviera Maya. Most areas and resorts are quick to clean it up.
@@ShouldWeLiveHere I have been there every year for the last 18 years. I prefer the beaches south of Vallarta like Playa Gemelas, Chonchas Chinas, because the are less crowded than Los Muertos beach. Much more affordable than Cancun area.
If you haven’t visited Detroit lately you should check it out. It was far better than we expected and unlike many places it has a lot of affordable homes and plenty of empty lots ready to build on. We actually saw fewer homeless in Detroit than many of the other cities we’ve visited.
Very expensive because prices are meant to be for Americans and Canadians only so much higher than the rest of Mexico plus you don't really get the Mexican experience. More like being in the US or even worse Canada!!!
Crime is no worse than most cities in the US.
If there’s a CON it’s the corruption of the police. I’ve been told by locals that the police in PDC are not as corrupt as other parts of the country, but I still do all I can t avoid contact with the police. Good video, thanks
beautiful playa del carmen 🏝🏝🏝🏝🏝
Sure is! 🌴
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing
Loved PC! Quinta Avenida was amazing on Halloween night, packed with families and all the stores and restaurants handing out candy, such a fun community spirit here. Can’t wait to come back.
So cool! Glad you had a great time there…😊
If you want larger than Puerto Morelos, but smaller than Playa del Carmen, while still having all the amenities of a larger town, might I recommend Bahías de Huatulco in Oaxaca state?
30+ Stunning beaches located in 9 bays, direct flights from Toronto, Chicago, etc.
Great restaurants, but not much night life. But also zero sargassum on the beaches. Walkable corridor from the beaches to the town of La Crucecita.
Hot. Hot all year hot. It’s often too much for a lot of people.
Give it a visit, we were there in the fall scouting from Detroit . It’s really lovely.
We will add it to our list…thank you!
I believe the bar and crime referenced in the video is locate at the far west end of the city which realistically is pretty far from the downtown tourist area. This doesn’t excuse what the tragedy that occurred, but it is somewhat deceptive to paint the entire city with a broad brush and call the entire city unsafe. My wife and I have had many late night dinners and strolls on the east side of the city and have never felt unsafe.
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The vast majority of tourists will be perfectly fine but there is a reason there are armed guards all over town.
@@ShouldWeLiveHereoh yes but most crimes are petty crimes there is no deeper crime the most drug dealing you would see there is to the tourists especially in clubs but there is no crime organizations or cartels in playa del Carmen and further down
Great video, thank you! We love our winter home in Playa Del Carmen. It’s about 5 km north towards Cancun just outside of Playa. It’s a gated community with a gated HOA a 400 yard river style pool that you and your neighbors share..it’s great. Most are retirees so rarely see people using it but it’s cleaned daily.
When not using we rent it. It’s booming down there and in another 5-15 years it’ll be little America. With all the fuel they found down there and the manufacturing going on. It’s slowly bringing life into the poor areas. Don’t get me wrong. It is very overpriced buying normal things we take for granted here in the United States like lightbulbs or things you need from Home Depot buying them in the tourist area is double. But if you drive 30 minutes outside of the tourist areas, everything‘s about half the price, including food and groceries and alcohol. Otherwise some of the best fishing, nicest beaches, nicest people live in playa. You still have to watch your back like anywhere in Mexico or the United States but overall we are very happy we invested in a home in Playa Del Carmen. We plan to retire there eventually.
Ps: the seaweed is seasonal. Sometimes it’s better sometimes it’s worse. But it’s pretty normal down there anywhere along the riviera Maya. Most areas and resorts are quick to clean it up.
Thanks for watching the video and your feedback! We did love our visit to Playa Del Carmen, and it will be a great place to retire that’s for sure.
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Thanks for watching, and giving us a heart!
We have a condo right on the beach Mamitas, and enjoy going there every 3 months.
Thanks for sharing!
I recommend visiting Puerto Vallarta Mexico
We are visiting Puerto Vallarta in November! Can’t wait to check it out.
@@ShouldWeLiveHere I have been there every year for the last 18 years. I prefer the beaches south of Vallarta like Playa Gemelas, Chonchas Chinas, because the are less crowded than Los Muertos beach. Much more affordable than Cancun area.
PV is the best place in Mexico! I’m not gay but the large gay area is great and super friendly.
@@jessemartinez1105it's name Puerto Vallarta, Jal, Mexico as Jalisco's the main state deez effing mexicans type live
@@greggdiggins2943uggg that's gross them people def have no regards for privacy and tend to become violent.
Unfortunately too touristic , too many Canadians and Americans., Sad
I’d like if Tulum and Playa Del Carmen showed more of the Mexican culture like Puerto Vallarta….
There are just expensive and very commercial restaurants
But this is the same vlogger that said live in Detroit!….haha
If you haven’t visited Detroit lately you should check it out. It was far better than we expected and unlike many places it has a lot of affordable homes and plenty of empty lots ready to build on. We actually saw fewer homeless in Detroit than many of the other cities we’ve visited.
2.25 for a street tamale? Things aren't as cheap as I imagine
Compared to lunch in Canada or US that’s very affordable for a beach town! Prices have definitely gone up everywhere.
Very expensive because prices are meant to be for Americans and Canadians only so much higher than the rest of Mexico plus you don't really get the Mexican experience. More like being in the US or even worse Canada!!!
Its a beautiful city? Come on😂😂😂 it's a dirty-stinky overrated town, i give a 2 out of 10 stars😂😂😂