Visit Cancun - 5 Things You Will Love & Hate About Cancun, Mexico
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Heading to Cancun or Cozumel, Mexico for vacation or a fun getaway? Here are the best and worst parts of Cancun. From the great beaches and Mayan sites to the drunk college coeds and overpriced sunblock. A video on the 5 things you will love and hate about visiting Cancun, Mexico.
Filmed in Cancun, Mexico
Copyright Mark Wolters 2013
Do NOT rent a car, especially at the airport. Take the city buses and taxis. It's not worth the hassle and much safer and eliminates dealing with the traffic police. Safer and cheaper, as well. I've been traveling to Mexico my entire life and never drive.
P. Ray Hi there! I'm a first time traveller to Mexico and can't decide whether to go to Cancun or Cabo. Any suggestions would be greatly appeciated
What do you suggest when trying to travel to Chichen itza or tulum from the hotel zone? Buses? Taxis?
Depends on what you're looking for. Cabo is more like a desert, whereas Cancun and nearby areas are more forest like. Cancun is filled with hotels, but there is also Playa Del Carmen & Riviera Maya which have slightly more secluded resorts in quieter areas.
I was there in 2044 and wondering had things changed that much. I did not rent a car because they wanted a $2500 deposit, so I took a taxi to hotel then used the bus that ran up and down the strand. It wasn't air conditioned, so it was hot, but after seeing how people drove. wow, you don't want to drive. I guess they still have the bus. There are no rules or law of the road.
Yea I made a huge mistake renting a car. Used it like 2 days out of the week I was there
As always Mark offers some very insightful travel info. The man is always a traveler and never a tourist. I must reiterate Mark's thought that Cancun is not genuinely Mexico. It was built be a fun in the sun vacation destination. The Pacific side of Mexico is where you get Mexican culture, Have fun always.
The cenotes are not in Cancun. They're in Yucatan which is a couple of hours away from Cancun. I'm not Mexican but I own a Time share in Cancun and know the city pretty well. Is like saying that the best thing of Las Vegas is the Grand Canyon.
cool. you will have a fun time :) make sure you do a tour of chicen itza, the mayan ruins, so awesome
you are very welcome :) glad I got it up for you. hope it helps. It is pretty general but those generalities really hold true in most of the countries (Buenos aires water is actually ok to drink, so there are some differences ;)
I agree with some points that you mentioned on this video, i just want to share my personal opinion, by the way I´m mexican and also I´m living in Cancun.
Yes sometimes you feel like you are not in Mexico because Cancun was founded in the 70´s with a goal: be a tourist city with modern facilities.
Do not miss the oportunity of visit Cancun and the places around, there are options for all kind of people. if you like mayan culture a must to do its: Chichen Itza, Tulum and Coba. if you do not have time to visit those places the are option inside the hotel zone like: the mayan museum or San Miguelito (mayan ruins)
Greetings from the sunny Cancun.
Cool! thanks for sharing and watching!
Great tips. Thank you very much. I am coming in a couple weeks!
I go to Cancun about 4 times a year...I will be there next week for eight days. If you want to mix with local Mexicans, just catch the Wal Mart Bus. You will be just outside the hotel zone and a short bus ride or cab ride back. In the hotel zone hotels are expensive, but I stay in Cancun for about $40.00 per night. It's great, it's safe, and there is really no need to drive any place...cabs and buses are cheap. Have fun!
Raven Openheart Awesome! Thanks for the tips!
Hotels are dependent on what you are looking for. For a couple wanting to really party, topless and wild...hotels Temptation, Celebration, or Secrets. Quiet alone time, you have to search. My advice, avoid the family all inclusive, the kids will drive you nuts.
Just go to Expedia or Hotels dot com and research....Cancun is always great. Have fun with your trip. (I prefer the cheaper local hotels where rooms go for as little as $40.00 per night, but I speak Spanish and live in Central America...I don't stand out.) Not a good idea for someone un familiar with this part of the world.
+Raven Openheart I plan on traveling to Cancun this April. We are staying in the hotel zone but want to explore places such as tulum, chichen itza, and some cenotes. What is the best transportation to get around?
Im leaving in a week gonna hostel for 5 months
Great video! Very informative. Thanks for the heads up!
Thanks for posting this video...what a great place to visit!
You had some great insider tips Walter, thanks for the guide!
MarksBucket thanks Mark! all the best on your travels!
Mark, I swear, you are a MAGNET for wind! But absolutely love your videos. I learn a lot from them.
you should watch the 5 love and hates of wolters world video :) I have a super windy exert from cancun in it :)
Omgg im going there november 2nd thnx so much for the upload. It is highly appreciated
Haha...LOL at the end...the wind was relentless :)
thanks for sharing! Helpful info.
Hey mark I'm going to cancun in January so excited
Just found your channel love it!
is amazing place to be I went two times , xcaret is amazing place to swim , eat, see, enjoy every moment.
they do serve icebergs which are beer topped with frozen margaritas... which is really really tasty :)
Agree with most what he says! good job!
thank you!
I'm going to cancan in 2 weeks! Im excited
I agree. it is the main reason I didn't really want to do my love and hate of mexico video there :)
Great info, thanks!
+Banshee Moon thanks for watching!
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Yes the sunblock didn't work very well and it's expensive. I can use coupons here in Minnesota. Ha ha.
I also was asked by the guy that booked our snorkel Isla mujers excursion to use organic, non-toxic, for the health of the sealife. We applied three times on the boat and burned!! The next two days were not fun.
Always love your videos, and thanks fur the tips you sent me on your tweet for Our Germany honey moon. It was wonderful. 2 half happy years now!
The sunscreen they offer is fake not real just advertising scam hopefully you didn’t buy it
Very informative video 😍
one day we will get there, don't worry :)
All true. Take the tour bus (nice A/C w/ bathroom) to Chetzen Itza, and buy from the little Mayans. I learned so much on the tour, they brought us to a nice restaurant with entrainment, and went to a shop with great hand made pottery art, jewelry. I loved it. They provided cool water and looked out for all of us.
Good tip we went in Late April and it was too hot for my MN friend (I was soaking it all in).
yeah, the guides were fantastic. loved getting to talk to them about mayan culture of today. very educational
Indeed. My guide looked like Santana, Carlos. Ha ha blew my mind.
I was so surprised that jade was there along with the turquoise.
Thank you for post this video ,you are greet because you want to help people go for vacation
+isama altaein thank you!
J'aime le Mexique, un pays d'une grande diversité. J'ai adoré votre vidéo.
cant wait!!!!
If you're looking for something a little less touristy, but still connected to that infrastructure, try some of the nearby towns like Tulum or Valladolid (about 2 hours away from Cancun by bus). You will probably need at least some phrasebook Spanish. Depending on the level of comfort you want, you can find hostels for as little as US$20 per night or a private air conditioned hotel room for $50.
Also, word of warning to USAers, the Peso sign is $, just like a dollar sign, but the exchange rate is about 15 to 1. If you're at all in doubt, ask. Better yet, pay in cash.
My uncle teaches at one of the universities there. He speaks Mayan as well. He tells us that Mayan and Aztec blood runs through our veins
Im planning my Vacation in October and you really helped out, thanks :)
Lmao I would find a comment from you hahaha
Hahhahahahaha well..... I had to look up all kinds of stuff :-)
0:37 so do Switzerland in LaünerBruen. Brunch of Chinese , Japanese and some Korean and sometimes english
1. fantastic
2. amazing
3. I want it now :)
I am headed to Cancun in 5 days, bringing my girlfriend. She has never been, I was there 9 years ago for a wedding. This time we are hitting a cenote and swimming with sea turtles. I love your videos and you have a beautiful family! I just need to buy my gopro camera and I am ready to rock!
How was your trip?
thanks for reminding me to bring sunblock I am going nxt week :)
Been to Cancun twice.. 3rd is coming in a couple weeks:)
A very good way to get from the airport of Cancun to a hotel is through Platinum Premier Transfers, i traveled with them some time ago, the website doesnt look that attractive but its the real deal, they are always ready to answer any questions, they are more of a member thing so they will talk to you step by step to get to Cancun which comes in handy when its your first time.lol
Followed your tips for safety in Barcelona last summer and they were very helpful. Thank you. Unfortunately a gypsy was accidentally burned with a cigar while trying to pick my husband's pocket. Police tried to arrest my husband during the incident. No my son is going to Cancun for Spring Break. Yes,I tried to talk him out of it. Glad you have tips for Cancun as well.
Accidently ;) hehehehe love it. though sucks about the cops in Barca. and yes it seems like they are OK with the people robbing the tourists, they wont do anything to help a tourist but seem to be OK watching out for the pickpockets. Maybe they get a cut or something :) I don't know but it is sad how pathetic it is with all of that. Cancun your son's biggest problem will be too much alcohol and sun. so pack some good sun block and bug spray for him and pray he learns the words "no mas" (no more). :)
Did your son survive Spring Break?
I'm planning to go go Mid Feb 2018. Is the weather nice? Worried about it being to cold
seriously, it was $27 at my all inclusive...
Very Relevant and Educational. Is Easter holidays the right time to travel to Cancun? Is it possible to meet business investors in Cancun? If Yes, how does one meet them?
Hey Wolter!
I think your review it's pretty accurate, still i think you missed the parks such as : Xcaret, Xel-Ha, Xplor... you should really check them out!
RosyPosi cool. I will! thanks!
I recommend all of those parks besides Xel-Ha.
Can't wait until june 7th i am going to cancun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How was it? I went when I was six so I don’t remember it that well.
If you are looking for culture in the Cancun area, visit Puerto Morelos
thanks honeybee :)
When is the rainy season? We were thinking of going in the first part of September.
It is so beautiful
danget am going to cancun this summer !
nice review though. . very good points. and though sunblock is cheaper at a Chedraui or the Walmart downtown, it is still higher than in the states.
I may go next week, but did you pay airport exit fee? I don't want to go if it is high
Angela Cummings no there is no exit fee, don't worry
Hola, whats the cheapest way to get from the airport to Tulum? Gracias :)
Is the first week of August a good time to go?
Thanks.
EVERYTHING is super expensive in hotels, but if you go to a supermarket, you can buy anything at an affordable prize
@woltersworld hi how are you? So what are your thoughts on Mexican (the original) food in general? Why?
not sure I agree. I live here and there are a lot of Mexicans and Mayans here. Just got to leave the hotel zone . We often say the HZ is like being in Florida or Myrtle Beach, SC. In addition I dont have a car because I dont need one. Public transportation is convenient, runs often and is cheap. You are right on on the people always trying to haggle and sell you stuff.
is january a good time to go with the family ? we're planning a vacation for January.
So, how it was?
your video didn't show the stunning blue water that cancun is famous for.....
Been to this resort :)
Harika bayıldım size. Abone sayısının artması dileğiyle.
I'm love Cancun Mexico
thanks!
If you take a bus tour to Chichen-itza, expect to be held almost literally hostage. "Buy our stuff, blah, blah, blah." Do NOT rent a car. We got pulled over for a light check. When we turned on the high beams, we were ticketed for using high beams in the daytime...after he told us to turn them on. Get it? Take a taxi. Fantastic vacation, just be aware.
gregwddriver I've been 5 times and we rent a car everytime, we've only been stopped once and that was because a speed limit sign was covered so we didn't know we were actually breaking the law. But other than that, not a problem.
gregwddriver agree chichen itza is a piece of shit
Spring break is the big let down, pissed up yank brats in t-shirts shouting and swearing!!!
im Mexican i have fun during spring break.
I live in Cancún and I'm Mexican
TroyGreen25 wow.
TroyGreen25 me también
Troy ill be thete in a week
Be careful about using credit cards without asking for the exchange rate at the place where you buy something. We got burned by a restaurant that charged us much more than other shops and restaurants.
hows the weather there in June?
The picture do not do it justice, it way more beautiful than he shows, no offense.
Do they also serve Tequila Gold?
if you go downtown you'll meet plenty of Maya and Mexican people. You don't get the feel of Mexico if you stay in the hotel zone. and I don't recommend renting a car. . use the busses. they're MUCH cheaper and easier to get around town. what you say is absolutely true about the "hawkers" but that's true about most tourist places. things are much much cheaper downtown also.
Most visitors don't rent cars they take the bus service cheap and very frequent.
most ativities have shuttle bus that pic you up at your hotel.
very true. I had one each time I went out to do and see things. thanks for the add! mark
Anyone know how i can get weed over there without getting shot? Lol. Im visiting this summer with a few friends.
The Lion let me no
Lol your head in front of that palm tree made it look as if you went and got a bad hair cut lol
lol
Am going to Cancun tomorrow ! I wonna go to xcaret water park
have fun for me and enjoy the weather! its freaking cold here in Illinois!
Looks like the male version of Kathy Bates, just kidding!
Greetings from Mexico.
How come you didn't show one picture of the pretty baby blue water.. Your one picture you showed, showed no justice.. Party in the Hard Rock pool and enjoy their swim up bar. Its a blast. Also go snorkeling at that place that's 90 mins away from Cancun.. Its also super fun. And wear the fins that they give you, you will need them. And lastly. Go to the Sun Palace for their outside dinner on the beach and eat the RIBEYE. Its the best RIBEYES in the world. I can't find those RIBEYES anywhere in the states.
We arrived at Royalton Blue Montego Bay Jamaica to no electricity, water and horrible food not to mention dirty!!! they had this issue for weeks before and never warned us!!! BEWARE!!!
Aloha, I don't travel much. Looking for the cheapest fastest travel to Cancun. Do You have any good ideas? Out of Missouri.
James Howard STL to Cancun direct with one of the cheap airlines. usually a couple times a week in season.
woltersworld Thanks, I just got back from Jamaica July 4th 2015. I had a great time. stayed at Grand Pineapple Resort. I am only allowed 3 nights off, so i got to get there fast.
I was just over right where u were at the blue moon
My husband & I are looking to honeymoon either in Mexico, Brazil, or Costa Rica. Which do you recommend as far as safety, best beaches, & activities for 2 weeks? Thank you for sharing your informative videos :)
+Michael Arctor hahaha he won't go there
+eclecticwriter Mexico is the most beautiful Latin country
Idiot, stupid, fool.
+liz liz JAJAJA we aren't even white!!! Pendeja!!! Smh
I am a beautiful Latina
Just a completely unpretentious FYI for future reference: it is "Mayan" only when referencing the language. Otherwise they are referred to as the Maya people or the Maya culture. Nice video!
You should try traveling as a hippie so might be able to see other aspects of mexico.
Wow i can even follow what you are saying without feeling annoyed with the winds. Dude go inside.
Love Mexico , but you forgot
ISLA MUJERES Beautiful island in front of Cancun :)
Blish K
I completely 10000000% agree with you! I totally forgot to put that in there! It was in my freaking notes as well! Beautiful place!!! Sorry and thank you for making note that I forgot! Thank you!
Don't forget cozumel!
Al Gaming I
soy mexicano i en una semana voy a cancun
Do you know how old you have to be to drink in cancoon?
18 is the legal age here in Mexico :)
Looks great there Mark, but i heard there's loads of Lizards ?
+John Walsh There are a lot of iguanas, but they're great!
Take a tour with other non-Mexicans from an inclusive hotel to get to know the Mexican culture?? Get on a damn bus and go hang out in downtown Mexico. Go to Market 23, very easy to get to. Stay at an Airbnb, save hundreds of dollars and experience genuine Mexican hospitality.
it was baaaaaad :)
Cancun is to mexico what dubai is to the middle east....... a city built for tourism with massive luxury hotels that streach along the coast.
First five - fckg TRU!
Just like in Florida - no teens, just grannies ;)
Hate #1 get off the Cancun strip and venture downtown Cancun if you want to feel like you are in Mexico. Great places to eat and shop. Prices are much more reasonable away from the tourist area. Cancun is safe and most locals are helpful.
Hate #2. My advice would be to never rent a car. Parking anywhere is HORRIBLE. Tourists are targets for police. They will exhort money from you by saying you were speeding or broke a roads rule even when you haven't. Buses run along the strip 24/7 and cost about $1 USD. There is usually a bus every few minutes.
Hate#3. My advice on this issue. If you are being bothered to take a tour or an excursion, tell them are you leaving the next day. If you are being harassed by shop/flea market owners, tell them you have already purchased your souvenirs or you are out of money. When they see tourists they see $$$. Please understand they are trying to make a living and this is how they do it.
Hate#4. Prices are always higher on the strip. Once you are more towards the city, prices do come down slightly. It depends where you go. Stay on the strip and things are tourist prices.
Hate#5. Pretty much March and beginning of April is spring breakers. If you are looking for a relaxing trip do not come during those months. Off season in Cancun is from June - middle of November. The weather is usually always sunny and warm and of course warmer in summer months!
I go to Cancun a minimum 3 times a year. If anyone wants info on where to go and what to do, simply send me a message!
Hi, I am planning on staying at the Marriott Cancun (not JW) with my fam of 6; not all inclusive. Good call?
RollsterTV my family - including 2 teenage kids - are thinking about deep sea fishing while in Cancun from June 19 through 25; is this a good idea? Also, any other spots we should visit while staying at Iberostar Tucan Resort?
When I was there finding soap for showering was a pain for some reason. .bring it from home.
Awesome clarification on all the elements. I will be in the downtown area for NYE and was wondering if you had any favourite bars or clubs around there to celebrate in. Also, have you toured any of the ruins on the peninsula and if you have any advice on whether to book a tour or a car to drive myself. Thanks!
Hi, I'm going to Cancun on July, once I'm at the airport what transportation do you recommend me to go to the hotel? I've never been to Cancun so I don't know much about it. Also, I've heard the transportation from the airport to the hotel is kinda expensive.
And stuff like thAT} REALLY stuff like that
Really can't understand why they let people climb all over the temple, doesn't make sense. I would have thought preservation would be a better option.
i goig this sun!
0:45 Quintessential tour group here
AS PIRÂMIDES DE VERDADE DO REINO INCA,MAIA E ASTECA,MÉXICO HUMILHA EGITO.
Cancun esta muy bonita,tengo suerte que vivo aca en cancun xD,tambien va ser bonito si podia vivir en California,Beautiful places =)
scottishthroandthro67 Speak Spanish
scottishthroandthro67 Maravilla.
Rentame un cuarto para ir a conocer
Lovely video... going to Cancun next week ... I am a non swimmer !!! Can you suggest me some actives that does not require swimming ??
How was your trip? Planning a trip.
Learn to swim....you have a week...