Mahahual, Mexico - We've NEVER seen anything like this (In a bad way)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 เม.ย. 2019
- 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.
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
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.
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 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 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!
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.
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 :)
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!
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! :)
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!!! 😍😍😍
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...
Glad you did post this video. It was very helpful for those of us on a cruise looking for some local culture.
The beaches look incredible. Sorry that you had a rough week but thanks for sharing your adventure!
Great video... I'm glad you posted this, thanks!
I found your channel 2 days ago. I just gonna say I love it. I've been watching a bunch of your adventures in Mexico. BTW I hope Jordan gets better soon and everything goes well in his recovery so I can see more of you both happy doing what you guys love doing.
thanks for the drone views of the coast & beach, very nice takes!
Glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for watching! 😎
I always like your videos. I hope Jordan gets better, thank you tangerines.
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
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 🍞 😋 🌽
The Video we've been waiting for! :)
I loved the vid, and the honesty! Loved seeing that blue water.
Love this video because you are super truthful in your opinions and not sugar coating anything. Thanks for this. Great video.
Thank you for sharing your experiences. It helps plan and know what to expect.
Hey please dont apologize for making this type of video! This is just as... or even MORE informative to people. It's always great to see the good AND the bad.. just so ya know! Ya know?! 😂😁👍 As always, great video!! You guys rock!♡♡
Great watching and viewing your videos been to Mexico many times but love your trips around well done
Tkx for the video, I guess I will visit on Sunday...
I of course appreciate the love you have for this country (our country: yours, mine, and everyone who love it), but I love the honesty over all. Hope you had a great time, get well soon! Send you love from Guadalajara. You are both so attractive and kind! ❤
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
You guys truly make the most informative videos. This is all very helpful information for a traveler.
Hey you two beauties! I'm visiting Mahahual in two weeks (cruise, surprise surprise) and was really excited when I saw your video. You never let me down and I am so thankful you posted it despite your hesitation. I will have one of those drinks in your honor!
Hi TT! Hope Jordon recovers quickly! Great insight into this location. Keep posting both good and bad locations. Keeping it real. Eyes open. Be safe you two wayward travelers!
Thank you for posting. I found it very helpful as I will be taking a cruise soon and this is my last stop.
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-
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. 😃
The honesty is so awesome! Thank you! We disliked about cruising exactly what you're talking about. To some people, feeling like you're still in America is a boon. Others of us want to feel like we're overseas when we travel. You've helped both groups make an informed decision. Thank you!
Thanks for your advice. I will think twice to go there
Great video. I love Mahahual. Its so awesome.
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.
I loved it! Thank you for the tips!
I loved this video! Thanks! Different perspective.
Prayers for you both. Keep us posted.
Feel better soon, Jordon! I'm glad you posted this. You have to have the bad to appreciate the good. And not everyplace is fabulous. If you only posted about the places you liked, people would think you liked everything and you would lose credibility. So keep on keepin' it real!
Super helpful. Glad you posted
Amazing video. Honestly I can't believe you considered not posting! Its stuff like this that's actually helpful to travelers. I mean what if you only get a few days off a year and you spend 1000s on a vacation, it's great to know what your getting into!
Thanks for the compliment, Andrea! For clarity, we were considering not posting it because we didn't think the video was up to our standards, not because we didn't want to share our experiences. We want every video we post to be a good one so everyone knows that when we release a video it's worthwhile to watch.
Wonderful unfiltered informative
Gracias Amigos
Thanks for trying this place out for us. Really enjoyed the video.
Very nice place Mahahual ❤️ México 🇲🇽 a place to visit a place to stay for ever!!
Hello Tangerine Travelers... thank you for your dedication and showing us all around MX. I first saw one of your videos and haven't stopped watching..
That is awesome! Thanks for watching our channel JC!
Thank you, I wont be going lol
Appreciate the details! ❤
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
Thank you for posting this. These are exactly the type of things I want to know before spending my time and money visiting various areas of Mexico. Hope Jordan's illness has a quick and easy fix.
OMG, those drinks look amazing!
It was hard not to get one every day lol
Binge watching tour vídeos during covid-19 after hearing you mention on your livestream that this helps you guys out!
Just wanted to let you know that these short videos of places even if you don't recommend them are super useful.
Thanks for binge-watching our videos Suzanne! We really appreciate that. Thanks for the feedback about the video. We do our best to be as honest and straightforward as possible, even if (and especially if) we don't particularly like a place.
Another great video!
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 ☀️🌊
Thank you for doing this video. I was wondering about Mahumal.
Great video and very informational. Thanks
Great comments! Actually it’s nice to know those “small great” details! Really appreciated
Thanks for the video! Going to Mahahual,,, good to know what I’m getting into
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 :)
fantastic couple. look forward to more of your videos before making my plans for the Yucatan.
Glad to see Jordan back on good spirits. I really find very interesting the video as nice as it is is a no destination unless setting a place for when the other s close. Thanks...
Beautiful water. Interesting place.
I love your videos and travel vicariously through you. I found this video informative and the quality top notch! I hope Jordan gets well soon!
That is so awesome, thanks Nevraldi! and thanks for the well wishes too :)
Keeping it real. That is much appreciated. Thanks.
Good seeing you two. I enjoyed it 😊
Thanks you for Posting!!
You’re video provides an excellent unbiased review of the place👍👍👍
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!
Wow! Looks AMAZING 💚💚💚
Appreciate your honesty!❤️
Omgosh. That drink is literally making me salivate.
Appreciate your honest opinion and positivity!
Great video. I found it very interesting and informative
You guys getting better and better👍🏻
Wow! I envy your lifestyle! I love watching your videos.Some places I have been to but you guys really go into detail.This is one place that I am putting on my bucket list.
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!
Love your straight talk, thanks. Anywhere dominated by cruise ships is going to be expensive.
This video is really useful :) it's for people to decide then if they want to experiment this place!!
Keep going guys :D
Great Information, great video and good to know. I think I would love to experience this town.
Looked up the Cantaritos recipe! Will be trying one with my wife soon! Thank you!
They're super tasty. Enjoy!
Great as usual.
love the way you present the areas you visit. great video!!
Thank you, Tyrone!
The honesty and thoughtfulness in this video is great! Subscribing. (I’m on my way to Mahahual so your experience is helpful.)
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!
Thank you for your honest opinion!!
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.
Thanks for posting this video guys!!! Seems like good points yall made, I will be starting some research for potential honey moon trips and I will be watching yalls channel for good ideas. Subscribed 👍🏼
Beach looks beautiful!
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.
Appreciate your honesty!
Beautiful video sssuper👍🏻
Nice video, thanks!!!
great review!
I loved Mahahual! I stayed at Maha Sand Hostel & it was amazing . Beachfront with friendly staff. There were 2-3 cruise ships a day there and I was able to find a quiet part in the north side of the beach, no issues. No seaweed. I met my 2 best friend soul mates here. Highly recommended ❤️ good vibes
Also loved that there was so many locals in the bars at night. The stars at night there are beautiful! And the diving is amazing!
Even for locals.... I never heard about this place.... thanks guys, love your video
I like how the 5th out of five tangerine mobiles for your 4 out of 5 mobile score made a buzzer noise instead of a "plop" :D. Nice attn to detail!
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!