Hi Christine. We own a home in Tulum. A note about mosquitoes. They are more of a problem in the summer months when it is hot, humid, and rains more often (but briefly). That is because the limestone that the entire Yucatan Peninsula is made of is notoriously slow to allow rainwater to soak into the ground after a rain, leaving many puddles in those potholes and low spots you mentioned. Perfect for mosquitoes. But, let me pass on an old army ranger trick I was taught in the military from those guys who trained in the jungles of Panama: Vitamin B Complex. Take large doses twice daily and you will be bitten less, and the few bites you get will itch and redden far less. It's also more palatable than raw garlic (and you'll smell nicer to your boyfriend). He will thank me.
When you touch down at the airport be sure to power cycle your phone to make sure you’re on the right time zone 🤦🏾♀️ I missed my Ado because my phone was not right🤦🏾♀️
Spending 2+ weeks in Tulum arriving Tuesday 4/26 thru Cinco de Mayo! Following all your Tulum UA-cam videos & Instagram now! just signed up for your mailing list and SO EXCITED + Grateful for the informed experience!
I was in Tulum for the first time in early July . Loved the beautiful bohemian vibes but yes it was hot and one thing that saved me from melting away was a fan! I definitely plan on going back!
Oooo you know the place! Oh I’m melting. today I melted after riding a moped all over the beach road sitting in traffic getting eaten alive by mosquitoes. I love it. kinda like i love ice cream even after i have to drink it. 😂
@@ChristineLozada 🤣😂that’s called a milkshake! ✌🏽And yeah despite the 20+ mosquito bites I got - I lost count but I still do want to return! 🤦🏽♀️ One of my coworkers told me that vitamin B repels them so maybe try that!! Have fun!
I am so grateful something told me to pack a mini flash light! I was lacking at the ruins and walked way too far down the beach. Heading back it was literally can’t see my hand in front of me pitch black! I never been so scared in my life trying to find my bike in the dark. All I kept thinking about was the Jaguar signs that were down the main road 😂😂
My best friend and I are going for a week, Sept 11 - Sept 18, just a little concerned about the weather, it's rainy season. Thanks for all the great tips though, very helpful
I'm back from my trip, had an amazing time. The weather was perfect all 7 days. We got caught in one down pour that only lasted a few minutes. Staying at an all inclusive resort kinda kept us from venturing out much, but we did visit ruins and Tulum City. Authentic Mexican food options for vegetarian/vegans are plentiful in Tulum. We found a hut like vegan taco spot that was absolutely delicious 😋
You're hilarious and helpful. Thanks for the vid and info! I'm currently deciding b/w Cabo and Tulum, which would be, I'm sure, vastly different trips.
I just found you and you have alot of super helpful videos! I'm doing a solo trip later in the year and was going to book transport on viator, but I'm definitely going with ADO bus now. Same time and way cheaper, probably safer too.Where does the bus drop you off in Tulum? How did you get from there to your hotel, bike or taxi? Also what brand is your portable charger?
I love your videos. I'm planning trip September 14 through 19, 2022. Any helpful insights you may give me please? Is the weather okay enough to travel there?
we are staying in town. we have a rental car but the home we are staying in also provides bikes. is it more clever to ride a bike to the beach or take the car? i'm flying in first on the 23rd of Jan. and staying in Cancun for 4 days before my friends get in. any tips for Cancun? Google says the average temp is 76. Does it get cool at night? Thanks!
ooooh my answers will change as the weather does in tulum. if it's busy and there is a ton of traffic: bike. parking can be hard at the beach if its busy and traffic can be SCARY if it's busy. as for the weather.. it's the weather! and tulum is a jungle. i love using weather channel app premium version for the MOST up to date info on weather. it helps me for flying my drone 🤘🏽
Really love you vids. I am a new sub to your channel I have booked Tunich Cabannas end of March for a 2 wk stay as a senior ( 78) solo traveler and first time in Tulum. Decided on that place as I wanted to experience both the jungle and the beach in one location without the hassel of traveling from the town to beach and back. I am not an experienced solo traveler so ...my bad... I did not ck all the reviews prior to booking..yes I know I can cancel.. and when I did ck I found a mixed bag...one thing I have not been able to find a pix of the beach but I did see lots of places to eat just down the road. Anyway I was wondering if you have ever reviewed that place and or can you give me your expert opinion if you think it is a place for me or might be able possible to reccom a similiar property in that or lower price range ( Tunich is my max budget ) that has what I am looking for... beach and jungle? Thanks so much and I look forward to your reply....all the best...Terry
Great infomational video yet again! Did you rent a car from Cancun and return it in Tulum? If so, which car rental place did you use? Most of the reviews I've read mention that the car rentals try to finesses you with insurance and fees. I was just trying to rent a car for one day to visit Itzchen Icha and the Cenotes. Any suggestions would be appreciated! On the side note: do you remember the exchange rates in the town? Thank you!
@make it make sense Got it! I was going to do that but to go to Itzchen Icha I feel like you'll want a car right? I dont think there is ADO buses that go there.
Oo that’s true, you’d need to go with a tour operator. While i don’t think it’s impossible to get there via public transport my guess is you’d be taking collectivos and it wouldn’t be easy
Great questions! I don’t rent cars in Mexico (after a previously very bad experience) but SO MANY people do and have a grrreat time doing it. I’m hoping someone else in the comments might know the answer to this and can help out!
I would say it depends on where you're at. It's 'generally fine', but in the same breath I say that I'm also brushing my teeth with bottled water. I think it's at your own discretion. Ice is filtered at the nice restaurants. Maybe someone else in the comments has an opinion!
oh i loooove drones. you can see my drone channel ua-cam.com/users/dronewithcl -- i currently fly the mini 1, mini 3 pro, mavic air2s, dji FPV and i gave away my mavic air 2 in a contest on instagram. 🤘🏽
Loving Your Videos!! I am heading out this Friday, just a few questions. The weather says it’ll rain everyday :( is this just rain that’ll come and go? Also… Going for my GF’s BDAY, do we need dinner reservations or is it easy to get a table at these hotel restaurants ?
Thanks so much I appreciate you watching! That's a good question... EVERYWHERE.. had changing prices (depending on crowd, day .. how busy it was...) so I'm not entirely sure!
I am going there next week end freaking out about safety etc…. I think my brain is not used to travel anymore after 2 years of Covid etc. But yeah freaking out a bit
Ooo great question! I watch the weather super close because I drone a lot (and have a drone youtube channel)! i use the weather channel (premium so i can see hourly) and also MyRadar. that helps me to understand weather and rain patterns coming .. super helpful for drone stuff in places like florida where the rain comes in FAST (and furious) 😂
Yes ATM's can empty during peak times, or they can limit you to 2000 pesos. I've never had the SCOTIA BANK or HSBC run dry, just keep a little extra on you just in case you run short. Oh, many ATM's have Skimmers or Card Readers along with hidden Cameras. You can't see or detect either but you can learn to Enter your PIN without looking at the Key Pad so COVER the Key Pad with your extra hand or a hat or something so your PIN cannot be filmed.
Hii me and my partner are travelling to cancun and tulum. We were wondering if it was safe to drive? I’ve heard a lot of people says cops stop them and asked for their money. So now we’re hesitant to drive to tulum from cancun !
oooh I'm hoping someone else can chime in. i never drive in mexico.. i've had too many personal horror stories. SO MANY PEOPLE have had great success tho
My guess is if you are mexican and flying with within mexico - no. I’m hoping someone else in the comments might know the answer to this and can help out!
If you should be blinging outside in tulum, it's fair to say as a woman you shouldn't be riding your bike late at night either epically home from the beach on the deserted roads.
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Hi Christine. We own a home in Tulum. A note about mosquitoes. They are more of a problem in the summer months when it is hot, humid, and rains more often (but briefly). That is because the limestone that the entire Yucatan Peninsula is made of is notoriously slow to allow rainwater to soak into the ground after a rain, leaving many puddles in those potholes and low spots you mentioned. Perfect for mosquitoes. But, let me pass on an old army ranger trick I was taught in the military from those guys who trained in the jungles of Panama: Vitamin B Complex. Take large doses twice daily and you will be bitten less, and the few bites you get will itch and redden far less. It's also more palatable than raw garlic (and you'll smell nicer to your boyfriend). He will thank me.
LOL! thanks for this helpful tip!!!!
You are so funny and love your energy! Thanks for your hard work putting together all the tips!
awww thank you! TONS of NEW tulum content is dropping on my channel this month! 🤘🏽
i am going to lum at aug 21 in the last park and even my mom likes to do this every day you know right nice videos you are great
love to hear it!!!!!
When you touch down at the airport be sure to power cycle your phone to make sure you’re on the right time zone 🤦🏾♀️ I missed my Ado because my phone was not right🤦🏾♀️
OOOOH this is helpful! I'm going to pin this to the top of the comments!
What does power cycle mean? (I am a technophobe, sorry, although I do have an iphone SE.) Thanks.
@@WiseSeeker Hi Ellen, it means to power off your phone -then turn it back on so that it will update. Hope this helps! Safe travels!
Can you recommend any tours
Spending 2+ weeks in Tulum arriving Tuesday 4/26 thru Cinco de Mayo! Following all your Tulum UA-cam videos & Instagram now! just signed up for your mailing list and SO EXCITED + Grateful for the informed experience!
stoked to hear it!! safe travels!
You are such an energetic person with a great upbeat personality and adventuresome spirit. Thanks for the great Tulum travel tips.
YAHHHH! this makes my day! 🤘🏽
I was in Tulum for the first time in early July . Loved the beautiful bohemian vibes but yes it was hot and one thing that saved me from melting away was a fan! I definitely plan on going back!
Oooo you know the place! Oh I’m melting. today I melted after riding a moped all over the beach road sitting in traffic getting eaten alive by mosquitoes. I love it. kinda like i love ice cream even after i have to drink it. 😂
@@ChristineLozada 🤣😂that’s called a milkshake! ✌🏽And yeah despite the 20+ mosquito bites I got - I lost count but I still do want to return! 🤦🏽♀️ One of my coworkers told me that vitamin B repels them so maybe try that!! Have fun!
Awesome video! Going 1st week February 2023
yess i love to hear this!
I am so grateful something told me to pack a mini flash light! I was lacking at the ruins and walked way too far down the beach. Heading back it was literally can’t see my hand in front of me pitch black! I never been so scared in my life trying to find my bike in the dark. All I kept thinking about was the Jaguar signs that were down the main road 😂😂
whoaoaooaaa! LET THERE BE (mini flash) LIGHT! 💡 !!
Yessss! Being on that scooter on the dark roads, a flashlight is very much needed! Like you said, even with the flashlight… I was scared af! Lol
I am going in January for the 1st time. I'm so excited but also so nervous. Your videos are amazing and so helpful. Thank you soooo much.
So excited for you Ericka!! Ooo I'm excited for you! Safe travels to ya!
OMF, Me too! Are you going solo?
Love your content!! Check my Tulum experience here 🌴💙
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Will be there in August! Love your vids. You always put out great information & have a great vibe! Thanks!
oooh this comment means so much to me!
soooo useful and actually with character - thank yu!
stoked to hear it!! 🤘
I am leaving for Cancun next month and you have made my mind up to get to tulum , I hope I have the best experience
YESSS! me too! safe travels to ya!
Going to visit mid September I’m so excited! It’s also my first time taking a flight ✈️
OOOOOO YAY! Ooo I'm excited for you! Safe travels to ya Brianna and best of success on your first flight!!
@@ChristineLozada I love watching your videos keep up the great content queen!
Tulum 5/3 woohooo
YAHHH!
I'm going there next week for the first time. Im super excited
that means you're there NOW! YES! This makes me happy!
Make sure the bug spray is coral reef safe if you’re getting in the water!
good tip!!
My best friend and I are going for a week, Sept 11 - Sept 18, just a little concerned about the weather, it's rainy season. Thanks for all the great tips though, very helpful
this means you're there now! i hope you're having safe travels!~
I'm back from my trip, had an amazing time. The weather was perfect all 7 days. We got caught in one down pour that only lasted a few minutes. Staying at an all inclusive resort kinda kept us from venturing out much, but we did visit ruins and Tulum City. Authentic Mexican food options for vegetarian/vegans are plentiful in Tulum. We found a hut like vegan taco spot that was absolutely delicious 😋
I'll be there in November. Thanks for sharing your insights and experience. I expect I'll have some questions for you as I plan my trip.
Ooooh such a good time to be there AND the seaweed problem should be cleared up. AWESOME! 🥳
Heading to Tulum for a solo trip either this November or december
NIIIICE! 🤘🏽
This is awesome! I'm going to Tulum with my family in August - thanks!!
oh yessss! hola from tulum (right now!!) i’m excited to be back and am excited you’re coming with the fam in august!!!
Thank you! Thank you for al your advice and your honest words and learned a lot!
i'm stoked to hear it!
going in Sep with my friends for a Bach, watching as much of your video about Tulum as I can to prepare lol
oooooooo that's awesome!!! i hope you have a great trip!
I will be going on Oct. 28 thru the Nov 5
YESSS! there won’t be seaweed!!
Thanks soo much for the videos and tips there are amazing and very helpful. I am going in december to Cancun, playa del carmen and Tulum
I'm so glad to hear it! December is SUCH A GOOD MONTH for these spots!!!
Arriving September 6th! Thanks this helped so much
Ooooh I’m excited for ya! That’s coming up!!
Im going for NYE 2021-2022 and Im so excited. Your videos are everything!!!!
ohhh shoot! Thanks so much for watching my video and taking the time to leave a comment! It means a lot!! (NYE?! jealous.)
Thank you for this guide
yesss! thank you for watching!
Going in one week! Thanks for these tips!
stoked to hear it! safe travels to you!
Going in October. I can’t wait.
Oooo that's coming up! I'm excited for you! Safe travels to ya Larry!
Heading to Tulum next week! Doing some diving in cenotes, ruins, Akumal, and of course CHILLIN!! Love your videos and appreciate the tips :)
OOOOO this makes my day! I'm so excited for you! I just recently dove Cenote Nicte-ha and it was... WOW.
As always, chock full of tips. Thanks.
WOOO!
You're hilarious and helpful. Thanks for the vid and info! I'm currently deciding b/w Cabo and Tulum, which would be, I'm sure, vastly different trips.
WOO stoked to hear it! and yes.. suuuper different.. but both an adventure! 🤘🏽
Love your energy!❤
WOOOOOOO! 🤘🏽
Arriving to Tulum on Sunday (August 8th). Will be there an entire week. Thanks for the helpful tips. Just ordered my water shoes!
Ooooo that means you're there now! YES! I hope you're rocking those water shoes and having a great time!!!
How was it??? Going for bachelorette trip Thursday. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Hi there
I like your vlog❤
thaaank you!
Love the videos and the information
stoked to hear it!
Heading to Francisco uh may in april
YES!!
Love this!! 😉
WOO thanks!!
Going aug 16th! I’m pumped
Oooo YES! Ooo I'm excited for you! Safe travels to ya!!
I’m going in October
Yahhhhhh!!!!!!! October!!!
Yes mommy ... bug spray and water shoes! :-)
HAHA!
Going in 8 days 🥳🥳
YESSS! I'm so glad to hear it! Ooo I'm excited for you! Safe travels to ya Kitagbe!
I just found you and you have alot of super helpful videos! I'm doing a solo trip later in the year and was going to book transport on viator, but I'm definitely going with ADO bus now. Same time and way cheaper, probably safer too.Where does the bus drop you off in Tulum? How did you get from there to your hotel, bike or taxi? Also what brand is your portable charger?
stoked to hear this! i have an ado bus video on my channel and charger stuff is in the description of this video. people always ask!
I'm going to be traveling to Tulum to vlog TOMORROW. I'm last minute I know lol
i love flying by the seat of my pants!!
Hello Christy :)
Im traveling to Tulum in 15 March from europe :) it will be loong flight but cant wait :)
oooh this means you already went! i hope you had safe travels!!!!
I'm going in October for my birthday I'm too excited
YESS! i hope it's an amazing birthday mashala!! safe travels to ya in october.
Me and my girls will be in talum March 9
enjoy!!!
I love your videos. I'm planning trip September 14 through 19, 2022. Any helpful insights you may give me please? Is the weather okay enough to travel there?
i love tulum year round! the seaweed should be less of a problem during those months. i'm so excited for you!
we are staying in town. we have a rental car but the home we are staying in also provides bikes. is it more clever to ride a bike to the beach or take the car? i'm flying in first on the 23rd of Jan. and staying in Cancun for 4 days before my friends get in. any tips for Cancun? Google says the average temp is 76. Does it get cool at night? Thanks!
ooooh my answers will change as the weather does in tulum. if it's busy and there is a ton of traffic: bike. parking can be hard at the beach if its busy and traffic can be SCARY if it's busy. as for the weather.. it's the weather! and tulum is a jungle. i love using weather channel app premium version for the MOST up to date info on weather. it helps me for flying my drone 🤘🏽
Really love you vids. I am a new sub to your channel I have booked Tunich Cabannas end of March for a 2 wk stay as a senior ( 78) solo traveler and first time in Tulum. Decided on that place as I wanted to experience both the jungle and the beach in one location without the hassel of traveling from the town to beach and back. I am not an experienced solo traveler so ...my bad... I did not ck all the reviews prior to booking..yes I know I can cancel.. and when I did ck I found a mixed bag...one thing I have not been able to find a pix of the beach but I did see lots of places to eat just down the road. Anyway I was wondering if you have ever reviewed that place and or can you give me your expert opinion if you think it is a place for me or might be able possible to reccom a similiar property in that or lower price range ( Tunich is my max budget ) that has what I am looking for... beach and jungle? Thanks so much and I look forward to your reply....all the best...Terry
I'm so stoked to hear this! I'm not familiar with that spot! I'm hoping someone else in the comments might be able to help out!!
Great infomational video yet again! Did you rent a car from Cancun and return it in Tulum? If so, which car rental place did you use? Most of the reviews I've read mention that the car rentals try to finesses you with insurance and fees. I was just trying to rent a car for one day to visit Itzchen Icha and the Cenotes. Any suggestions would be appreciated! On the side note: do you remember the exchange rates in the town? Thank you!
@make it make sense Got it! I was going to do that but to go to Itzchen Icha I feel like you'll want a car right? I dont think there is ADO buses that go there.
oooo agreed! ☝🏽
Oo that’s true, you’d need to go with a tour operator. While i don’t think it’s impossible to get there via public transport my guess is you’d be taking collectivos and it wouldn’t be easy
Great questions! I don’t rent cars in Mexico (after a previously very bad experience) but SO MANY people do and have a grrreat time doing it. I’m hoping someone else in the comments might know the answer to this and can help out!
ooo and about exchange rates.. literally today it was 18.55 in town. hello from tulum!
What about ice in your cocktail? Is that safe? Thanks
I would say it depends on where you're at. It's 'generally fine', but in the same breath I say that I'm also brushing my teeth with bottled water. I think it's at your own discretion. Ice is filtered at the nice restaurants. Maybe someone else in the comments has an opinion!
Where did you find those water shoes?
i have an amazon curated list in the description and the ones i recommend are in there!
You funny 😂😂😂😂
😜
@@ChristineLozada I’m going to Cancun in 2 weeks.
What drone are you using and do you like it ?
oh i loooove drones. you can see my drone channel ua-cam.com/users/dronewithcl -- i currently fly the mini 1, mini 3 pro, mavic air2s, dji FPV and i gave away my mavic air 2 in a contest on instagram. 🤘🏽
Im going in Nov :D
such a great time of year to be there!! safe travels!
Loving Your Videos!!
I am heading out this Friday, just a few questions.
The weather says it’ll rain everyday :( is this just rain that’ll come and go?
Also…
Going for my GF’s BDAY, do we need dinner reservations or is it easy to get a table at these hotel restaurants ?
&…Tulum Beach… is this N or S or consider the hotel zone ?
i’m behind in my comments! i hope you’re there safely and having a great time!!
Hi there! I'm curious about ice cubes at resorts. Should we ask for drinks without ice? I'm assuming they make them from tap water.
most think they are safe! i didn’t have a bad experience but ya never know. vodka straight is always a fab option
I get eaten alive in Cabo! I recently learned that lathering up with coconut oil will repel them.
*buys all coconut oil from the store
Great video amiga, l have a questions for you do you know how much it cost to enter to Taboo beach club?
Thanks so much I appreciate you watching! That's a good question... EVERYWHERE.. had changing prices (depending on crowd, day .. how busy it was...) so I'm not entirely sure!
How is wether in Nivember?
one of the best times of the year to go!
I am going there next week end freaking out about safety etc…. I think my brain is not used to travel anymore after 2 years of Covid etc. But yeah freaking out a bit
safe travels to you!!! although i'm slow to respond so it means you took the trip! 🤘🏽
Thinking of going there this 1st week of November . Is it ok ?
such a good time to go!!!
I'll be there on 08/27
That's coming up! Ooo I'm excited for you! Safe travels to ya Jesse!!!
@@ChristineLozada Dallas Texas I bought a condo there
Are you allowed to bring a small drone?
the drone rules are changing all the time. i address it in two videos on my drone youtube channel @dronewithcl 🤘🏽
Best app for weather in Tulum?
Ooo great question! I watch the weather super close because I drone a lot (and have a drone youtube channel)! i use the weather channel (premium so i can see hourly) and also MyRadar. that helps me to understand weather and rain patterns coming .. super helpful for drone stuff in places like florida where the rain comes in FAST (and furious) 😂
ATM’s are out of money daily! Tip: be sure to tell the card company that you will be traveling and the dates
DANG also helpful. I can't pin multiple comments. 😆 ☝️ I AGREE with this!
Yes ATM's can empty during peak times, or they can limit you to 2000 pesos. I've never had the SCOTIA BANK or HSBC run dry, just keep a little extra on you just in case you run short. Oh, many ATM's have Skimmers or Card Readers along with hidden Cameras. You can't see or detect either but you can learn to Enter your PIN without looking at the Key Pad so COVER the Key Pad with your extra hand or a hat or something so your PIN cannot be filmed.
Hii me and my partner are travelling to cancun and tulum. We were wondering if it was safe to drive? I’ve heard a lot of people says cops stop them and asked for their money. So now we’re hesitant to drive to tulum from cancun !
oooh I'm hoping someone else can chime in. i never drive in mexico.. i've had too many personal horror stories. SO MANY PEOPLE have had great success tho
Easy to drive! Stay on the main highway and you’re fine :)
Im leaving nov 17 and I'm scared wahhh
oooh that's coming up! i'm excited for you!
Do you need a passport if you are flying out of tijuana
My guess is if you are mexican and flying with within mexico - no. I’m hoping someone else in the comments might know the answer to this and can help out!
How safe is Tulum ?
it’s not safe at all. tbh. more info in the blog post linked in the description
If you should be blinging outside in tulum, it's fair to say as a woman you shouldn't be riding your bike late at night either epically home from the beach on the deserted roads.
helpful! thanks for adding this!
theres no oxxos there!?
what does google maps say 👀
Christine, welcome to UA-camrs Who Can't Sing Anonymous. Hi, I'm Daddy, and I can't sing. (Thankfully married someone who can.)
HAHAHAH! i'm glad the wife can sing!