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The first time I visited Cancun I overheard some American high school kids bugging the hell out of the towel guy at the pool. They were looking for pot, and he kept telling them, "No, it's illegal." He was being as polite as possible, but I could tell he also seemed very nervous about the situation. I think the teenagers were trying to take advantage of the uneven balance of power. Finally, I intervened and told them to leave the man alone and go away or I would call the hotel management. They apologized and quickly left the pool area. You should mention the severe penalties for drug possession in some foreign counties. I don't know what they do to offenders in Mexico, but I doubt rich American kids would find much sympathy in a foreign court.
Very good job. One more suggestion in the realm of politeness: when you stop someone on the street, or go into a store to ask directions, or make a purchase--any situation where you make a request--greet the person first, with "Buenos días" or similar, depending on time of day. Otherwise, your request may seem abrupt or even slightly rude. I would say this is true even if the person you speak with is bilingual.
That should be common courtesy. Do you approach random people in your own country and just ask a question or do you politely get their attention first?
I try to stay two months ...making Puerto Vallarta my home, but traveling by bus or plane to small lesser known areas like Oaxaca (which I did not like and one week was more than enough).
While in Cabo, the head waiter at our hotel, told us that the most disrespectful thing he ever witnessed, was a man and his son, at the restaurant. The older man kept moving around when the Mexican waiter was serving them, eyeing them with anger and mistrust. The head waiter asked the son if his father had a medical condition? The son simply stated, no my father doesn't like Mexicans around him. The head waiter reported this to his boss, who came out and stated how disrespectful his father was. In asking why if his father doesn't like Mexicans, why, are you in Mexico? The son said his father was trying to get over his fear of Mexicans. Short story, the father was told, not asked, to leave the hotel immediately by security, and had to get a room in the adjoining hotel. TRUE STORY. Important as $ to always mind your manners in a foreign country
Remember stumbling onto some phenomenal carnitas in CDMX when seeing a massive line full of locals. Turns out it is one of the most highly regarded spots in the city
Jon another great video. I speak a fair amount of Spanish but I am amazed when traveling to other countries how little of the language one needs to know to really improve the experience. Definitely good tips.
Great episode! One thing I had to learn is when you tip at a restaurant in Mexico you write the tip on the slip *when you pay* and not after the server rings up your card (like when you’re in the US). In other words if you give your credit card without writing in the tip (propina) amount the waiter may think you’re not tipping. Big 💯 on learning some Spanish, and helpful to say “despacio por favor” if they’re speaking too fast. And yes please be polite - don’t act like they owe you something because you’re visiting with your American dollars - I’ve witnessed this behavior more than I want to. It’s just gross.
I'd have no hesitation checking out the subway/metro system where it exists,but I wasn't sure about the buses,so thanks for this. What is the train service like?
@@rjjcms1 Passenger trains (barring subways) are almost inexistent in Mexico. If you have to travel inside of the country, you either go by bus or by plane.
Thanks for the shoutout, Jon! Great tips for both beginners and people who have visited Mexico multiple times here. The ice myth runs rampant, along with the idea that you should change your money in the states or at the airport! ¡Un saludo, amigo! -Jim
You're always going to pay a higher price in those money exchanges or at the airport,and most likely the bank too. How much more expensive is it to use your bank card in ATMs? I used mine in the Far East,Australia and Romania,and probably several other places,some years ago.
Very good tips for visiting Mexico! I already knew many of these tips even before I went to Mexico City and my limited Spanish helped me tremendously while I was there.
That's the thing about my BarrioBrother. You can tell he loves making these videos. And best of all he loves visiting Mexico. Looking forward to your next video !
I’m from California but I’ve been living in central Mexico for years and I absolutely love this country. I have traveled the entire world - but the people, culture, food are unsurpassed. I’ve also lived on both the East and West coasts - But I love real Mexico.
Why someone would dislike this? Your videos are really helpful and you give a lot of information and multiple options and examples, an also very good advises....were os the mistake that made 7 people dislike this video? I don't get it..
Qué genial qué regresaste a México, me encanta tu descripción y tu amor a mi país. Me alegro de que disfruten su estancia aquí, cuídense mucho. Feliz año nuevo a ti Adriana, muchos éxitos y amor. Amo tus videos, sigue así. Bendiciones desde Guadalajara.
I really appreciate the way you just roll through your suggestions and don't spend a lot of time on "fluff." Been to Mexico before but going to Mexico City for the first time next month. BTW, many people (like me) order all their drinks with no ice; I can drink them more slowly and they don't get watered down.
TIPS: In most restaurants, the server puts the tip into the machine and then hands it to you to input your PIN (or, as thy call it, your NIP). I put myself through school as a waiter and will not go below 15%. Remember that workers in Mexico are paid lousy wages (I have been told that minimum wage is $7 a day). S0, be kind, and, to tip, follow the custom and say to the waiter, "con quince" to tell him to add 15%. Re taxis, you should tip if they help you with luggage. Again, I tip no matter what. I am not rich - but in relative terms it is not going to kill me to make someone's day a bit better.
I have a habit I try to break here where I am in Mexico and that is tipping too much. The habit started in Panama where I got a Pensionado card for being ex military and older so I received discounts in hotels, buses, flights, restaurants and more. When I realized that they gave me 20 percent off my food I started tipping at least 30 percent (they actually thought I was nuts.) Anyway, now in Mexico I try to keep my tipping down to 20 percent but I notice 99% of Mexicans here don’t tip at all. 😮
@@JuanMoreno-wo5yb I hear ya! I do the same and I can't help but give something to every needy person on the street. I wanted to add that I believe that Mexico now has a discount card for older people, not sure if it's over 50 or 60, but you get discounts as you mentioned on bus rides, flights, etc. I visited a small town in Michoacán and I was told I could apply for that card.
I'm only at #3, I live in Mexico (16 yrs) and I do say "provecho" to those at their tables as I leave, they respond with "gracias". When I say "gracias or muchas gracias, I will add muy amable" which means very kindly. Have good manners is important, ok back to watching your video.
The water in mexico City is actually drinkable, the problem is with the pipielines and the tanks that hold the water, not all the buildings make sure that those are clean, but the water is pretty pure. And the ice comes from the ice machines which purifies the water or from ice bags that specialized companies distribute and is really safe. If you grab an ice cone on the street, the ice itself will be made with purified water but it's exposed to the enviroment (it's not unsafe but not the cleanest snack)
I love tipping! Sometimes, I imagine what the price of the food would be in San Francisco and tip 20% to San Francisco price. It is priceless to see their faces. For example: I had a hair cut and beard. I paid 200 (10 dollars). I had people running after me in the streets to return money. It is fun to say: It's for you. The young guy serving coconut water with quality service got over 100% tip and got me thinking about the entitlement we face from the young American travelers we host in our community. It's priceless!
Great video! As a Mexican I am proud and happy when a tourist appreciates my country and gives good advice to make your trip as comfortable and memorable as possible!!! Thanks!!!
Fun fact: In Mexico if you are late to a party they forgive you and understand you, for any setbacks or problems you may have, in addition to that, they treat you well and do not exclude you XD
Always deny conversion of currencies while using your credit card at an ATM to get local currency or while paying somewhere by card directly. Have your card charged in pesos so you pay less overall.
Hello jon! Good video as always, makes me want to visit mexico more. By the way, i was quite surprised about the ice issue. I mean i find it relatable where i live in indonesia, but generally people don't really ask about it. And also we use gallon of water to drink and cook, only use tap water to shower. Enjoy your visit there. Tacos make me hungry hahahaha 😁😁😁
I switched from Verizon to Simple Mobile in the US. The company is owned by America Movil, Mexico's largest cell company, so provides free roaming in Mexico. In the US, they run on the T-Mobile network. Unlimited calls, texts and 3GB of data for $20/month with autopay. This is not a paid comment.
Hey can I ask you how to get a phone and how to travel safe? Like do you take cabs or just walk from hotel? I’m somewhat worried about safety but more getting lost lol! Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
In 1982(40 yrs) I was a student in Mexico city for 4 1/2 months. I went to school 5 days a week and lived with a Mexican family. I had learn some Spanish from 2 yrs of Highschool and 2 yrs at a community college. Being polite is so important .I took a bus trip to Cancun, hurt my back in a lagoon ,got a needle/shot in the but for pain ,a few days later i got really bad diahrear and cramps. I could drink fluids ,yet if I ate solid food more cramps and diahrea. After 3 days of this I was able to fly back to Mexican city. I finally saw a Dr. who told me I had an infection and gave me some antibiotics .In a few days I was better.
I recommend you, going to eat “Chilaquil corner” at Condesa. Is a local street at the condesa town but the chilaquiles are very delicious and very cheaper, lol, do you need have caution because the souse is very hot.
I am polite in English but when trying to speak Spanish I loose the polite words because I am trying to keep up with what they are saying. And then I am trying to compose a coherent response in Spanish.
What’s the deal with salad? Or even pico de gallo for street tacos? They say the locals wash them with tap water and that makes it dangerous for tourists to consume. I’m a street food lover and got in some real trouble with it in India, so now I’m a bit wary of it in other countries.
For me the water issue was the opposite, I didnt know people could drink from the tap until I went to the US, I thought garrafones was a common thing everywhere lol.
Do not reject food or alcohol(if you don´t drink just tell them). If some one invite you to a party and they tell you an hour it means you have to come to the party 2-3 hours latter, you can allways make a phone call to ask if there is already people on the party. Be carefull with the "Salsas" spicy food in US it´s a childs game for a mexicans and you can actually hurt yourself. You don´t really have to say "Provechito-Provecho" we don´t actually like it but it´s just part of the culture but you can say "Gracias" all the time cause we love it. Do not ask for directions to just one person.
I really want to visit Mexico I'm really excited about wanting to visit Mexico city in general I really want to visit the country in general and explore the country itself
Thanks my wife and I are planning to move to Mexico... Also I'm Cuban/American burn in Miami Florida and my wife is Italian and American burn in Long island NY.... I speak Spanish but not my wife....
After landing at the airport, walk 1 extra minuite before exchanging for pesos. The first money exchanges arent good. Also, youl'll need pesos, about 50 per person per day at minimum. Mostly for food stalls/flea markets tip 2: your money goes further if you leave the expat areas, ie la condessa etc
Hey awesome video! Im traveling to Mexico next month. We will land in Cancun and go to San Cristobal de las Casas via Palenque. I read online that the route between Palenque to San Cristobal de las Casas is dangerous by car. (We have a rental). Is this true?
I’m going to CDMX for a week in October. Should I use my Citibank credit card when able or should I pay in pesos instead and do you know a good place to exchange dollars for pesos? Thanks for the heads up on not exchanging currency at the airport👍🏼
Whenever I go back to England and I just get the local SIM card and if I’m staying in another country long enough I same thing and as for tipping not compulsory in Australia. As for water when I was in LA was told by my friends who I was staying with not to drink it so as for Mexico I will look out for the hole in the ice 👍👍👍
Items under 200 MXP or so, do yourself a favor and pay cash. Save the bank cards for larger purchases. Far easier to keep track of your spending as well.
I disagree on tipping. The bare minimum tip should be 10% . I usually tip between 15-20% and don’t forget you tip at the grocery stores to the guys bagging your groceries or at the parking lot, you tip the parking attendant. Always carry cash-tokens for that reason. I definitely tip 20% when they do my hair. Thanks for all your good information
Thanks all for the tipping advice. I'm always confused as to how much,and sometimes who,I should be tipping. There must be a common sense to it. Being used to the absence of a tipping culture in most places here in the UK,it's possible for me to forget to do it,especially if tired,hurried or distracted by something. Apologies if that's the case. Great video!
@@prissybell16 In Mexico they have people who bag your purchases at stores such as grocery stores, pharmacies, Walmart, etc. They are not actually employed by the store, but are all unpaid volunteers. The only money they make comes from the tips that they receive from shoppers. People usually tip a couple pesos per bag, which is equal to about a dime in the U.S. at current exchange rate.
Great video. Well since you asked for it: an ATM is an automatic teller machine. So what’s an ATM machine you mentioned twice? An automatic teller machine machine? Don’t do that.
Hey can I ask you how to get a phone and how to travel safe? Like do you take cabs or just walk from hotel? I’m somewhat worried about safety but more getting lost lol! Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Ask if the prices listed on the menu are the current prices. If that is the case, take a picture of the menu or at least of the items you ordered. Then, compare it to the tab. The more alcoholic drinks you enjoy, the more the prices inflate.
I visited Michoacan about 2 years ago. One issue I ran into was with the water. I was told they only get water at a certain time on certain days, which I thought it was so strange. My showers had to be cut real short, and sparingly throughout the weeks. Is this the same everywhere in Mexico you think?
Maybe they use the big tanks on the roof and not water from the city from the streets. The tinacos hold a lot of water but that water goes fast in a hotel or where there are many people living in one place. Here where I am, there is strong water pressure in the mornings and weak pressure in the afternoon and night. We have run out only once in maybe 4 months. Find a place that has more than one tinaco on the roof 😂 ❤
About the politeness, when you start talking to someone, it’s expected to say buenos días/tardes/noches. It’s nice in English too, but it’s not as common.
I do appreciate all the good things you talk about traveling to Mexico, one thing i have to point out is the TIP amount, is not 10%, it should be 15-20%, not 10%, And if you think about it comparing the prices in Mexico to any other part of the world it's cheaper in Mexico so if you're only tipping 10% comparing to food prices in USA or Canadá, if you only tip 10% , in reality you might be only keeping 7% !!!
Depends on where you are going. The weather varies as it is a huge country. In Puerto Vallarta, for example, September is one of the hottest and most humid months of the year, but other areas could be cooling down, especially if they are at a higher altitude.
I was thinking the same thing!! I love going to my parents' hometowns in Chihuahua and Zacatecas. Nothing like getting to really "know" Mexico by going to a pueblito and really embracing the local culture!
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The first time I visited Cancun I overheard some American high school kids bugging the hell out of the towel guy at the pool. They were looking for pot, and he kept telling them, "No, it's illegal." He was being as polite as possible, but I could tell he also seemed very nervous about the situation. I think the teenagers were trying to take advantage of the uneven balance of power. Finally, I intervened and told them to leave the man alone and go away or I would call the hotel management. They apologized and quickly left the pool area. You should mention the severe penalties for drug possession in some foreign counties. I don't know what they do to offenders in Mexico, but I doubt rich American kids would find much sympathy in a foreign court.
I really enjoyed your video. Don't forget to mention Chiapas really full of Mayan ruins and history.
People don't realize how cold Mexico can get (especially at night) once you leave Cancun/Puerto Vallarta. Bundle up in the winter :).
Great one . Going in another video
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for giving more tip
i went to puerto vallarta!!
My dad and stepmum went to Cancun.
Yes this is very true, especially in Jalisco and Guanajuato
Very good job. One more suggestion in the realm of politeness: when you stop someone on the street, or go into a store to ask directions, or make a purchase--any situation where you make a request--greet the person first, with "Buenos días" or similar, depending on time of day. Otherwise, your request may seem abrupt or even slightly rude. I would say this is true even if the person you speak with is bilingual.
That should be common courtesy. Do you approach random people in your own country and just ask a question or do you politely get their attention first?
Why im i watching this im mexican
Jajaja me to but I like how they recommend to be careful with the chili 🌶 🤣😍
Y yo ni Ingles entiendo.
No mames😂
Yo también 🤣
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Very nice, practical tips Jon... and mistake #11... not staying long enough! :)
Wow 😯 comment of the day !! Feliz navidad 🎄 Dan !
I try to stay two months ...making Puerto Vallarta my home, but traveling by bus or plane to small lesser known areas like Oaxaca (which I did not like and one week was more than enough).
While in Cabo, the head waiter at our hotel, told us that the most disrespectful thing he ever witnessed, was a man and his son, at the restaurant. The older man kept moving around when the Mexican waiter was serving them, eyeing them with anger and mistrust. The head waiter asked the son if his father had a medical condition? The son simply stated, no my father doesn't like Mexicans around him. The head waiter reported this to his boss, who came out and stated how disrespectful his father was.
In asking why if his father doesn't like Mexicans, why, are you in Mexico? The son said his father was trying to get over his fear of Mexicans. Short story, the father was told, not asked, to leave the hotel immediately by security, and had to get a room in the adjoining hotel. TRUE STORY. Important as $ to always mind your manners in a foreign country
💀💀he should be ashamed of himself. that’s crazy
WTH
Remember stumbling onto some phenomenal carnitas in CDMX when seeing a massive line full of locals. Turns out it is one of the most highly regarded spots in the city
Yes !!
Hola soy Mia vengo de la CDMX gracias por visitar mi país 🙂
Jon another great video. I speak a fair amount of Spanish but I am amazed when traveling to other countries how little of the language one needs to know to really improve the experience. Definitely good tips.
Thanks John . Feliz navidad
I’m in Mexico city right now and it’s amazing.
Great episode!
One thing I had to learn is when you tip at a restaurant in Mexico you write the tip on the slip *when you pay* and not after the server rings up your card (like when you’re in the US). In other words if you give your credit card without writing in the tip (propina) amount the waiter may think you’re not tipping.
Big 💯 on learning some Spanish, and helpful to say “despacio por favor” if they’re speaking too fast.
And yes please be polite - don’t act like they owe you something because you’re visiting with your American dollars - I’ve witnessed this behavior more than I want to. It’s just gross.
Agreed 100%. Never be rude,or go around acting as though everyone owes you. No-one wants to see it and it does one no credit.
People should act this way in their own country too. Nothing is owed to anybody and people need to stop acting like they deserve the world
Mexico is so beautiful! I can’t wait to visit for the first time this year!
Need to mention the wonderful 1st class bus service through out the country! Companies like ETN, Primera, etc.
I'd have no hesitation checking out the subway/metro system where it exists,but I wasn't sure about the buses,so thanks for this. What is the train service like?
@@rjjcms1 Passenger trains (barring subways) are almost inexistent in Mexico. If you have to travel inside of the country, you either go by bus or by plane.
@@mateozapata3112 Thanks.
Thanks for the shoutout, Jon! Great tips for both beginners and people who have visited Mexico multiple times here. The ice myth runs rampant, along with the idea that you should change your money in the states or at the airport! ¡Un saludo, amigo! -Jim
Gracias a ustedes
You're always going to pay a higher price in those money exchanges or at the airport,and most likely the bank too. How much more expensive is it to use your bank card in ATMs? I used mine in the Far East,Australia and Romania,and probably several other places,some years ago.
Very good tips for visiting Mexico! I already knew many of these tips even before I went to Mexico City and my limited Spanish helped me tremendously while I was there.
Thanks Kenneth, and congrats again on 100K!!!
I think in most places they appreciate it if you make the effort.
That's the thing about my BarrioBrother. You can tell he loves making these videos. And best of all he loves visiting Mexico. Looking forward to your next video !
I’m from California but I’ve been living in central Mexico for years and I absolutely love this country. I have traveled the entire world - but the people, culture, food are unsurpassed.
I’ve also lived on both the East and West coasts - But I love real Mexico.
Wow! You are usually in The City, glad that you are in Mexico. Never been, but want to visit.
Why someone would dislike this? Your videos are really helpful and you give a lot of information and multiple options and examples, an also very good advises....were os the mistake that made 7 people dislike this video? I don't get it..
Qué genial qué regresaste a México, me encanta tu descripción y tu amor a mi país. Me alegro de que disfruten su estancia aquí, cuídense mucho.
Feliz año nuevo a ti Adriana, muchos éxitos y amor. Amo tus videos, sigue así. Bendiciones desde Guadalajara.
I really appreciate the way you just roll through your suggestions and don't spend a lot of time on "fluff." Been to Mexico before but going to Mexico City for the first time next month. BTW, many people (like me) order all their drinks with no ice; I can drink them more slowly and they don't get watered down.
TIPS: In most restaurants, the server puts the tip into the machine and then hands it to you to input your PIN (or, as thy call it, your NIP). I put myself through school as a waiter and will not go below 15%. Remember that workers in Mexico are paid lousy wages (I have been told that minimum wage is $7 a day). S0, be kind, and, to tip, follow the custom and say to the waiter, "con quince" to tell him to add 15%. Re taxis, you should tip if they help you with luggage. Again, I tip no matter what. I am not rich - but in relative terms it is not going to kill me to make someone's day a bit better.
I have a habit I try to break here where I am in Mexico and that is tipping too much. The habit started in Panama where I got a Pensionado card for being ex military and older so I received discounts in hotels, buses, flights, restaurants and more. When I realized that they gave me 20 percent off my food I started tipping at least 30 percent (they actually thought I was nuts.) Anyway, now in Mexico I try to keep my tipping down to 20 percent but I notice 99% of Mexicans here don’t tip at all. 😮
Tipping is not a UK thing.@@JuanMoreno-wo5yb
@@JuanMoreno-wo5yb I hear ya! I do the same and I can't help but give something to every needy person on the street. I wanted to add that I believe that Mexico now has a discount card for older people, not sure if it's over 50 or 60, but you get discounts as you mentioned on bus rides, flights, etc. I visited a small town in Michoacán and I was told I could apply for that card.
I'm only at #3, I live in Mexico (16 yrs) and I do say "provecho" to those at their tables as I leave, they respond with "gracias". When I say "gracias or muchas gracias, I will add muy amable" which means very kindly. Have good manners is important, ok back to watching your video.
The water in mexico City is actually drinkable, the problem is with the pipielines and the tanks that hold the water, not all the buildings make sure that those are clean, but the water is pretty pure. And the ice comes from the ice machines which purifies the water or from ice bags that specialized companies distribute and is really safe. If you grab an ice cone on the street, the ice itself will be made with purified water but it's exposed to the enviroment (it's not unsafe but not the cleanest snack)
And yes, iced coffees are completely fine too. Had some at a cafe near Centro without even thinking of it and was completely fine my entire trip :)
if you don't know Spanish Dora will help you
Lmao
Yessir. She taught me English tho
I speak it as a second language.
And Diego too
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Gracias, amigo! I can’t wait to get back to Mexico.
Valle de Bravo and El Caracol are my favorite places.
I love tipping! Sometimes, I imagine what the price of the food would be in San Francisco and tip 20% to San Francisco price. It is priceless to see their faces. For example: I had a hair cut and beard. I paid 200 (10 dollars). I had people running after me in the streets to return money. It is fun to say: It's for you. The young guy serving coconut water with quality service got over 100% tip and got me thinking about the entitlement we face from the young American travelers we host in our community. It's priceless!
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Great video! As a Mexican I am proud and happy when a tourist appreciates my country and gives good advice to make your trip as comfortable and memorable as possible!!!
Thanks!!!
I'm Russian and I hate your country you should to know this. Trip when cartel nearby is a good Trip😂
Awesome video!👍 Mexican food is amazing! 🇲🇽🥗
This was an excellent video, so informative that I had to subscribe to this channel.
great description of Mexico thank you.
Fun fact: In Mexico if you are late to a party they forgive you and understand you, for any setbacks or problems you may have, in addition to that, they treat you well and do not exclude you XD
Always deny conversion of currencies while using your credit card at an ATM to get local currency or while paying somewhere by card directly. Have your card charged in pesos so you pay less overall.
One big tip is please don’t go looking for problems
That's anywhere lol
Excellent video. I may be headed to Mexico City this summer and this was very helpful.
Same
do it, very nice and affordable
Mil gracias 😊 😅😅😅😅 do you speak Spanish brother? Have a great day 🎄🎁 merry Christmas
Más o menos .. menos q mas 🥳 Feliz Navidad
Thanks for your tips !
Great info. Fast focused And no miscellaneous unessceary info
Hello jon! Good video as always, makes me want to visit mexico more. By the way, i was quite surprised about the ice issue. I mean i find it relatable where i live in indonesia, but generally people don't really ask about it. And also we use gallon of water to drink and cook, only use tap water to shower. Enjoy your visit there. Tacos make me hungry hahahaha 😁😁😁
I switched from Verizon to Simple Mobile in the US. The company is owned by America Movil, Mexico's largest cell company, so provides free roaming in Mexico. In the US, they run on the T-Mobile network. Unlimited calls, texts and 3GB of data for $20/month with autopay. This is not a paid comment.
Good tip
I’ll look into that. Thanks 👍🏽
LOVE Mexico…..specifically the non tourist areas, inner Mexico, locally known beaches/surfing, countryside villages/towns, any remote areas.
Hey can I ask you how to get a phone and how to travel safe? Like do you take cabs or just walk from hotel? I’m somewhat worried about safety but more getting lost lol! Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Why I’m Mexican and never heard of this Moctezuma’s revenge 😂😂
In 1982(40 yrs) I was a student in Mexico city for 4 1/2 months. I went to school 5 days a week and lived with a Mexican family. I had learn some Spanish from 2 yrs of Highschool and 2 yrs at a community college. Being polite is so important .I took a bus trip to Cancun, hurt my back in a lagoon ,got a needle/shot in the but for pain ,a few days later i got really bad diahrear and cramps. I could drink fluids ,yet if I ate solid food more cramps and diahrea. After 3 days of this I was able to fly back to Mexican city. I finally saw a Dr. who told me I had an infection and gave me some antibiotics .In a few days I was better.
I recommend you, going to eat “Chilaquil corner” at Condesa.
Is a local street at the condesa town but the chilaquiles are very delicious and very cheaper, lol, do you need have caution because the souse is very hot.
I am polite in English but when trying to speak Spanish I loose the polite words because I am trying to keep up with what they are saying. And then I am trying to compose a coherent response in Spanish.
Understandable,I bet I'm the same.
What’s the deal with salad? Or even pico de gallo for street tacos? They say the locals wash them with tap water and that makes it dangerous for tourists to consume. I’m a street food lover and got in some real trouble with it in India, so now I’m a bit wary of it in other countries.
Never had a problem w veggies on street food tacos .
I have T-Mobile and Canada & Mexico are included .
best travel video advice ever! mil gracias amigo 💋😁
So helpful!!! Girls trip to Mexico🎉
For me the water issue was the opposite, I didnt know people could drink from the tap until I went to the US, I thought garrafones was a common thing everywhere lol.
Do not reject food or alcohol(if you don´t drink just tell them). If some one invite you to a party and they tell you an hour it means you have to come to the party 2-3 hours latter, you can allways make a phone call to ask if there is already people on the party. Be carefull with the "Salsas" spicy food in US it´s a childs game for a mexicans and you can actually hurt yourself. You don´t really have to say "Provechito-Provecho" we don´t actually like it but it´s just part of the culture but you can say "Gracias" all the time cause we love it. Do not ask for directions to just one person.
Thank you Barr-man, great job!
And we share the last name :)
Merry merry Christmas bro and all of you
It’s actually “buen provencho” which is like bonappatite.
Most American mobile carrier plans already have Canada and Mexico access already included. You don't need a SIM card or an international data plan.
what about the official pink taxis in Mexico City? are they easy to find?
Awesome video amigo.
I really want to visit Mexico I'm really excited about wanting to visit Mexico city in general I really want to visit the country in general and explore the country itself
Thanks my wife and I are planning to move to Mexico... Also I'm Cuban/American burn in Miami Florida and my wife is Italian and American burn in Long island NY.... I speak Spanish but not my wife....
Bro you are genius
Thanks Bibek
After landing at the airport, walk 1 extra minuite before exchanging for pesos. The first money exchanges arent good.
Also, youl'll need pesos, about 50 per person per day at minimum. Mostly for food stalls/flea markets
tip 2: your money goes further if you leave the expat areas, ie la condessa etc
2 is such a key tip! Great way for them to hustle unsuspecting visitors
Thanks YouFor thus Video!
Hey awesome video! Im traveling to Mexico next month. We will land in Cancun and go to San Cristobal de las Casas via Palenque. I read online that the route between Palenque to San Cristobal de las Casas is dangerous by car. (We have a rental). Is this true?
Excellent tips !
I’m going to CDMX for a week in October. Should I use my Citibank credit card when able or should I pay in pesos instead and do you know a good place to exchange dollars for pesos? Thanks for the heads up on not exchanging currency at the airport👍🏼
They don’t put chlorine in the water? What about the What’s Up app?
Whenever I go back to England and I just get the local SIM card and if I’m staying in another country long enough I same thing and as for tipping not compulsory in Australia.
As for water when I was in LA was told by my friends who I was staying with not to drink it so as for Mexico I will look out for the hole in the ice 👍👍👍
Actually most Mexicans use 20l jugs of purified water at home. You can get them refilled for around 20 MXN (1 USD) at special water stations.
Items under 200 MXP or so, do yourself a favor and pay cash. Save the bank cards for larger purchases. Far easier to keep track of your spending as well.
My favorite as well and I have been to a few !
I disagree on tipping. The bare minimum tip should be 10% . I usually tip between 15-20% and don’t forget you tip at the grocery stores to the guys bagging your groceries or at the parking lot, you tip the parking attendant. Always carry cash-tokens for that reason. I definitely tip 20% when they do my hair. Thanks for all your good information
Thanks all for the tipping advice. I'm always confused as to how much,and sometimes who,I should be tipping. There must be a common sense to it. Being used to the absence of a tipping culture in most places here in the UK,it's possible for me to forget to do it,especially if tired,hurried or distracted by something. Apologies if that's the case. Great video!
Why do you need to tip at grocery stores?
@@prissybell16 In Mexico they have people who bag your purchases at stores such as grocery stores, pharmacies, Walmart, etc. They are not actually employed by the store, but are all unpaid volunteers. The only money they make comes from the tips that they receive from shoppers. People usually tip a couple pesos per bag, which is equal to about a dime in the U.S. at current exchange rate.
Make sure to decline dynamic currency conversion at atms, its a huge scam.
Boom goes the dynamite
This video was awesome!!! Thank you so much for these great tips!!! :-)
So helpful. Thank you.
Mexico city have almost 25 millions.. Nice video
I'm planning a trip later this year to Mexico city, wondering how much money should I have on me at anytime?? Best way to go see the temples ??
Great video.
Well since you asked for it: an ATM is an automatic teller machine. So what’s an ATM machine you mentioned twice? An automatic teller machine machine?
Don’t do that.
Their food 😍
Excellent
Hey can I ask you how to get a phone and how to travel safe? Like do you take cabs or just walk from hotel? I’m somewhat worried about safety but more getting lost lol! Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Great content. Thanks!
Ask if the prices listed on the menu are the current prices. If that is the case, take a picture of the menu or at least of the items you ordered. Then, compare it to the tab. The more alcoholic drinks you enjoy, the more the prices inflate.
I visited Michoacan about 2 years ago. One issue I ran into was with the water. I was told they only get water at a certain time on certain days, which I thought it was so strange. My showers had to be cut real short, and sparingly throughout the weeks. Is this the same everywhere in Mexico you think?
Maybe they use the big tanks on the roof and not water from the city from the streets. The tinacos hold a lot of water but that water goes fast in a hotel or where there are many people living in one place. Here where I am, there is strong water pressure in the mornings and weak pressure in the afternoon and night. We have run out only once in maybe 4 months. Find a place that has more than one tinaco on the roof 😂 ❤
Best part about this video is the background music
Can you recommend a good hotel near a large city?!
Amazing video
About the politeness, when you start talking to someone, it’s expected to say buenos días/tardes/noches. It’s nice in English too, but it’s not as common.
I do appreciate all the good things you talk about traveling to Mexico, one thing i have to point out is the TIP amount, is not 10%, it should be 15-20%, not 10%,
And if you think about it comparing the prices in Mexico to any other part of the world it's cheaper in Mexico so if you're only tipping 10% comparing to food prices in USA or Canadá, if you only tip 10% , in reality you might be only keeping 7% !!!
Uber isn't available in a lot of areas. In Quintana Roo (Cancun) Uber isn't available.
Muchas gracias
This needs to be updated, especially with the kidnappings, the travel ban by the US for cities you should avoid visiting, and the CARTEL.
hello bro,
I have plan to go Mexico in September . what do you think about weather
Depends on where you are going. The weather varies as it is a huge country. In Puerto Vallarta, for example, September is one of the hottest and most humid months of the year, but other areas could be cooling down, especially if they are at a higher altitude.
Thanks Jon.
You’re welcome
Buen Provecho
I wish kindly your 3lkh subscriber bro
Merry Christmas To All 🎄🎄
Couldn’t agree more with Number 1!
I was thinking the same thing!! I love going to my parents' hometowns in Chihuahua and Zacatecas. Nothing like getting to really "know" Mexico by going to a pueblito and really embracing the local culture!