AVOID THIS at 5th Avenue Playa del Carmen ⛔️ (What to do instead) 🌴

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

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[@jpam59]

Hola Giovanni esta muy bonito mexico cada que puedas da le un jalon de orejas a nuestros paisanos que tiran basura se ve muy mal y da mala imajen al Turismo

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Eso quisiera 🤭🤭. Gracias por tus palabras amig@

[@amandanelson1712]

We were in PDC the first week of December and your videos were really helpful! This was our fifth trip to Mexico, but first not on a resort. We stayed at an Air BnB not far from Playa 88 and liked being away from the more touristy area but could walk up to 5th when we wanted and as you pointed out the further away from the chaos the much more relaxed and cheaper it was. We ate at some fantastic restaurants, tried marquesitas (so good!), and I spend 2 mornings volunteering by walking dogs at the Playa Del Carmen Animal Rescue. We walked over 20,000 steps a day and always felt safe with the common sense guidelines that you've pointed out here. I can't wait to come back and hopefully will have a lot more Spanish under my belt.

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola Amanda 👋🏼👋🏼. Aw, is lovely to hear that our videos helped you on your past trip 🙏🏼. Definitely walking away from the main 5th Avenue area is one of the best ways to save some money perhaps towards more activities but still being on a nice area in PDC. We’re glad hearing you decided not staying in a resort and explore more the local areas. Awesome, thank you for have participated on the Animal Rescue this is so lovely. Thank you again for such a nice comment and we are always happy to hear about people’s trip 🙏🏼❤️. Gracias amiga 🫶

[@jjducharme1]

We never wear branded clothing that might give a clue where we are from - such as team wear or state. Also try and cover any resort wristband with a watch bracelet. On Sundays the beach at Parque Fundadores and about 200 yards north of the beach entrance at Mamitas are where the locals hang out. We enjoy hanging here and people watch. We call the north end the bohemian area as the vibe is really laid back with hippies and hipsters and lots of new condos in the area. Thank you both and have a great year!

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Those are *techniques* that are helpful to not attract the vendors 🤭🤭. That's awesome, and of course, Sat and Sunday are the local days, you can clearly see they have a great time at the beach. Thank amigo for watching and commenting, we truly appreciate it ❤️🤩

[@jeffzwinge]

I just returned from Playa Del Carmen and had a wonderful time. I would like to share with everyone one scam or problem that I am currently dealing with. I was charged on my card after we left a small bar. We wanted to experience some smaller bars and just went for one drink and moved to the next small bar just off of 5th. My credit card shows the $19 USD for the 2 drinks and a generous tip. We left right after that. The next morning "The Thursty Gringo" charged $78 USD to my card. We were never there for that!! Unfortunately, my local friend has told me that they probably took a photo of my card and will continue to use it. I'm destroying this card and will have to get a completely new one. Another piece of advice for the bigger clubs is pay your bill each round. Otherwise you will have a very long bill at the end that will be very difficult to understand and you can't leave until you pay it. Thank you two for making such great informative videos. 😎👍

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola Jeff, 🤩 First and foremost, we're truly sorry to hear about your experience. We greatly appreciate you *sharing* it with us to assist other travellers. Your tips and advice are invaluable. Nowadays, most establishments are transitioning to credit card machines with the "tapping" option, ensuring that your card remains visible throughout the transaction. 🙏 We sincerely hope you can recover your money. While we believe this incident is isolated to PDC, it's crucial to be vigilant about such practices from businesses. Thank you for keeping an eye out and for your comments, amigo. 🫶🤩🤗

[@tracyjohnson1666]

I had that done several times in the United States. Folks scam everywhere. It's sad. And, I hope the credit company refunded that fraudulent purchase

[@placitas52]

Just returned from Cancun and everything was a scam. I will never go back. Have been to Cosamel, Puerto Penasco, Mazatlan, Guaymas and Baja Mexico and had great time everywhere. Cancun is expensive devoid of local culture. Other than visiting Yucatan ruins, I would avoid the area.

[@anna9270]

​@@placitas52 I decided to stay in my Airbnb, no play with explore, no worth. Walmart, shopping, then pool and enjoy the garden which is beautiful

[@mirandapisino2080]

My family is visiting Mexico for the first time in June (Peurto Aventuras) We discovered your videos in January shortly after booking our trip and we have been watching them in our TV for hours every day. I’m not exaggerating at all. It feels like you guys are now part of our home lol. Your videos have been helpful beyond words. Thank you so much for the amazing content. I feel prepared for our trip and can’t wait to explore the Riviera Maya with your tips. ❤❤❤

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Awesome guys, you will love Puerto Aventuras. Aww, thank you so much for watching our content this means the world to us, and we always get so happy to know that our videos are helpful for people who are planning to travel to this region of Mexico. 🥳🇲🇽 We cannot thank you enough for your support Miranda and family we know you are going to have a blast during your vacation. Saludos amigos 🫶🤗

[@Rootscogoogleads]

The bain of your existence 😂😂 Great tips!! We are so excited to use your guide to plan our trip it has SO MUCH amazing tips, places, even where to stay you guys did so good on it! 10 out of 10 recommend if your thinking about it the guide is saving us SO much time, and money, in planning our trip! Thank you guys ❤❤

[@zakkchin-uv6cl]

Thanks for the videos, folks! I'm using them to plan my itinerary--can't wait!

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

We are so glad we could help you with your trip 🤗! We also have a map that can be helpful for you: fortheroadtravels.com/product/the-riviera-maya-map/ If you apply this code: *_FTR20_* you get 20% OFF Thanks for watching and for watching our videos. 🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@Wellnesschickcoaching]

And we LOVE Zazil-Ha area and the quiet part of 5th Ave! Such a beautiful vibe!

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

We love Zazil-ha as well, we love how quite it is even though is close to the main town area 🤭.

[@invincible1200s]

Timely and informative! My wife and I are visiting PDC for the first time next July!

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Awesome, we are happy to hear that amigos. We are sure you're going to have a great time here in *PDC* 🫶🤩

[@samanthaaman8243]

Love so many of your PDC videos, especially this one! Can’t wait to visit in a couple months!

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola Samantha 🤗 Aw, thank you so much for your kind words. You *must* be so excited for your trip, don't you? ❤️🫶

[@Wellnesschickcoaching]

Love this video! We just moved back and are residents exploring Playa more in depth and you guys guide us so well around! Thank you!!!

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Aw thank you so much and welcome Vecinos 🤭🤭. We’re happy that our videos have been helpful to you 🙏🏼☺️. Saludos amigos 🙏🏼🤩

[@GodsGreenEarth360]

OMG! I will be there in January. I need ALL of those shirts lol! Beautiful merchandise! 🙂

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Aw, thank you so much friend, you must be so excited January is around the corner, we bet you will have a great time here in PDC. P.S: We are so *happy* you loved our merch 🤭🤩🫶

[@PNWRocker]

Wife and I, are loving the video content. They have been informative and helpful in starting some of our planning. .

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Awesome, thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment amigos. We're so happy to read you guys are enjoying our content. We have a full library of videos here in KZbin as well we have our map and guide that can be so useful too. Happy trip planning 🤗🤩🙏

[@manifesto63]

Another great video with so much information! Thank you! Counting down the days now... 8 to go!

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola Sue, thank you so much for watching and for *leaving* a comment, you must be so excited, just around the corner 🤩🫶. We bet you will have a fantastic time 🥰 Sending you a big hug amiga.

[@MadeNCda]

Somehow I missed this video and only now seeing it. Excellent as usual 😊 Thank-you for sharing your insights with us all 😊

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

We’re glad you watched amiga. Thank you so much for your support and if you want to leave any tips that helped you when you travelled around the areas please leave them below 👇🏼 🙏🏼 thanks again for watching ❤️😍

[@MadeNCda]

@ForTheRoadTravels I booked a trip last night for end of April. Staying in an Airbnb. It would be lovely to meet you both if feasible. I do hope all is well and you are having a relaxing Sunday!

[@grisellecc5807]

Thanks for all the good information. In January I will be staying at Puerto Morelos but plan to visit Playa de Carmen. I always enjoy Playa del Carmen.

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

We love PM, we visit every chance we have. We hope you have incredible time there amiga Griselle ❤️🫶🙏

[@70MonteCarlos]

We will be there in 13 days!! Thanks for all your info!

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola amigo, we're so glad you got great *information* out of our video. You must be so excited for your trip ❤️🙏🤩

[@darrellvivianpeters6631]

Oh you so make me "homesick" for Playa!!!! Loving the merch! ( Would love a V neck or a tank...sorry guys i just can't wear a crew neck). You are the best guides in Playa!! We hope to be back in November 2024!!!! Determined to be a half year Snowbird lol... Great info and totally agree with all your advice!! We pass on your channel to anyone we hear who is coming to Mexico!!!... Big Love from Canada!!!....Viv&Darrell

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Aw, guys, we can *imagine* how much you miss your home away from home. That's a great suggestion regarding the merch; we will definitely explore our options. Thank you so much! We love helping people explore this beautiful place. It's awesome that you'll be here in less than a year. We truly appreciate this; spreading the word is the best marketing for us. Thank you so much for your support.❤️🥰🤩

[@Doitnow7]

멕시코여행다시 가고싶은 영상입니다🎉🎉🎉🎉공유 감사해요

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

아, 정말 고마워 친구. 곧 다시 돌아올 기회가 있기를 바랍니다. 멕시코의 이 지역에 가본 적이 있나요?

[@allyson1691]

You guys are the best! Great video!

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Aw, thank you so much amiga 🤩🫶

[@tardy8545]

Guys, another great video. Glad to see that you’re both healthy and happy. Thanks for the tip about areas to purchase Condos, we just returned from PDC last November 2023 and miss it already. Question, in your original plan to visit all of Mexico did you guys visit Veracruz????

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola Tardy 🤗 Thank you so much amigo, we are glad you enjoyed this video. That means that you guys had a great time here 🤩🥰. Yes, all *32* states and of course Veracruz is in our plans, There is any particular area in Veracruz you're interested in? Again thanks for watching and leaving your comment 🤩🫶

[@wyckiepoo8542]

Thank you, I feel like I learned a lot for our trip in Feb.

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Awesome, thank you amig@, we're so happy our *content* has been helpful for your trip planning. Saludos 🤩🙏❤️

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Love the new merch. It all looks great. Geo, why were you on the ground?? 😮 Emiliano is always protecting the street. Geo, keep your top on! 😂

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola amigos, aw, thank you so much! *Simone* is the mastermind behind the designs 🤭. I was with my University classmates drinking, celebrating Mexican Independence Day, and being too patriotic 😆😆. Emiliano is an undercover cop 🤣🤣. Gracias amigos for watching and commenting. We're sending you a big big hug 🤩🤩

[@WITYTRAVELS]

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[@WalkingTourHDTravel]

Here to show support. love the energy! just subscribed

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Thank you so much Yas, sending you all the great vibes 🫶❤️🇲🇽

[@pedrozatravel]

Great tips on Playa del Carmen. This would help anyone going to the area. Out of all of Quintana Roo I think Playa Del Carmen is the most accessible to foreigners. It is important to always be aware.

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola Pedroza 👋👋 We do agree, that PDC is kind of the most *centralised* area to move around among the "big" cities in the entire State. Thanks for commenting 🤩🫶

[@run_rich_run]

Great video as always! Yes, I agree that it would be a good idea for people to stay away from Animalandia. How stressed/depressed/unhappy would they be if they got kidnapped by Martians and had to spend the rest of their life posing for photos with Martian tourists?!? : (

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Oh, *thank* you so much, Rich! We completely agree with your analogy. It's disheartening to think that just a few years ago, there was a Capuchin Monkey at Parque Fundadores for people to take pictures with. That was truly sad to witness, and we're relieved that it's no longer there. In fact, Animalandia used to display government closure signs, but, as you know, with enough money, they can bypass the rules. Thank you once again for watching and for leaving your comment, saludos amigo! 🤩🤗

[@ronaldvali3298]

Great travel vlog and channel Simone and Geovanny! 🤠 Just stumbled upon your channel and subscribed :) Friendly note, your website is not loading. Tried the link from description and also directly from Google. It’s not loading for some reason (trying from Canada btw). Looking forward to your next videos and also your previous ones… you have lots of golden ones 🙏🏼🍁🌞

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola Ronal, thank you so much for your kind words, we are so happy you found out our channel 🤩🫶. Thanks for letting us know, we are experiencing some issues with our host provider but we are working on that. The site is online now, but we truly *appreciate* you letting us know 🤩🤗❤️

[@Iamspirit333]

I leave in 2 weeks traveling alone so these tips are priceless. Thank you 🙏🏽 maybe I will run into ya 😊

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Thank you so much amiga, we are happy to hear that our content is helping you for your travel planning. You might be interested in our Travel Guide or Google Map, you can check them out here: fortheroadtravels.com/shop/ Once again thank you for watching and commenting in our video really means a lot to us

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

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[@torre_de_mar]

Great video guys! I'm so going to check out the Carmen hotel rooftop next time I'm in town. Question - what corner is that Municipal Market on in Playa?

[@torre_de_mar]

Oh! and I of course love the end of the video when you are in my neck of the woods! :)

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Aw, thank you amiga 🫶 Yes, you should, we actually liked the view is amazing, so you will too 🤩. Is on 6th street and 10th Ave. ❤️

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Aw, we love that area too, that one of the spots in *_PDC_* where we would move tomorrow if we could 🫶 🥰

[@ShawnHolman77]

Thanks!

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Thank you so much for your kindness Shawn 🫶🤗

[@sachaharlaar9316]

Going in July! Thanks for this great video!

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Awesome Amiga, we are happy to know that this video was helpful for you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼. Thanks for watching and commenting 🫶

[@ReyScorpio001]

What is it about that place you say " don't support this place "? Min 15:25 (poachers?) My wife and I are going to Playa in January.

[@awkwardlyawesome00]

Been watching all of these video and love it!! 💕💕 y’all think you guys can make a video about wheelchair accessibility for us people that want to go too but don’t know what to expect exactly 😅 From videos ive watch I’ve seen there is some cut curbs in the streets? What tourist sites are accessible? I know cenotes would be a no 😢 transportation? Etc 😀😀

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola *Celia* , we first apologise for the late reply, we've been slowly catching up with messages and comments. PDC has excellent accessible roads, actually, all of the Blue Flag beaches in PDC have wheelchair accessibility, we will try to showcase more of these features of the city in our future videos. For Cenotes, I do not believe they have some wheelchair access, but Xcaret Xenotes might have something, they are always food at this. Thank you for your lovely comment, Celia 🫶❤️🙏

[@earphbound720]

Make sure to try Cochinita Pibil around Calle 10 x Calle 10. Great tacos, good prices

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

We believe is at the Cochi Loka? Close to the 5th Ave? We have not tried there we will check it out one of these days 🙏🏼💯. Thanks for watching and commenting 🫶

[@earphbound720]

@@ForTheRoadTravels yes that’s the one!!! Sorry I got the name wrong 😑

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

@earphbound720 thank you 🙏🏼

[@ttmosa06]

Excelente video! Hablan de Playa del Carmen Mexico 5th Avenue | The "Other" Fifth Avenue y me gustaría saber entre qué callle están hablando. Ósea que tan retirado está del ADO?

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola Estela, estaríamos hablando desde la calle 38 hasta la calle 58. Del ADO de La Quinta son como 2km (25-30 min) a pie. Gracias por ver el *video* y por comentar 🤩🙏

[@solo4me_17]

Hola, me gustò mucho su video, gracias por compartir esa informaciòn de 5th Ave en Playa Del Carmen. Para uno que va de vacaciones por primera vez, los tips que dan son valiosos. Me podrian decir cual es el mejor dia de la semana que uno puede ir al Parque Fundadores para ver los espectáculos en vivo? Es solo fin de semana o también de Lunes a Viernes? Gracias

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola muchas gracias M por ver nuestro video y por tu comentario 🙏🏼🙏🏼. La verdad cualquier día, pero los fines de semana es más abarrotado ya que mucha gente local así como turistas lo frecuentan. Los espectáculos están todos los días entre semana miércoles diríamos sería como el mejor día 🙏🏼🙏🏼. Nuevamente gracias por vernos y te agradecemos por comentar 🫶❤️

[@solo4me_17]

Gracias por responder. Planeamos visitar Playa del Carmen en 2 meses más o menos y queremos planear los dias que estaremos por alla. El Miércoles, a que hora ustedes sugieren ir al Parque Fundadores para no perdernos los performance? Gracias 🙂

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

@solo4me_17 después de las 5 pm es mejor ya que no hay tanto sol 🙏🏼

[@LHFW3]

This was a great video, thank you for sharing this information! You went to one of my favorite restaraunts for lunch. The pancakes there are pretty good. Also, there is a fruit stand around the corner (Just take a left on 10th, on the same side of street as the oxxo) that servers big bowls of fruit, yogurt, granola, and honey for 65 pesos. Very good as well. I wanted to add another scam to tbe list. The massages. First, make sure you agree on a price beforehand, you can negoatiate. If not you may be paying more than you were quoted. Second, have cash on hand, pesos. The extra charges with card can be up to $5-7 USD even with foreign transaction fee waviers on your card. The VAT can be up to 15-17%.

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Aw, thank you so much amigo. Really did you use to frequent PDC Mercado? I think I know which fruit stand you're talking about. Pretty affordable, right? Yes, most places you must make sure what's the final price with all taxes and fees added because people love to add more for them to have their cut. They'd love to be paid in cash! Thanks for watching and commenting amigo 🫶❤️🙏

[@anthonylunagonzalez]

I really like The Reef 28 rooftop pool.

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

We visited that one once for sunset drinks, we loved it but we'd love to go for the day. Thanks for watching and commenting amigo 🤩🥰

[@ceciliagaibort]

Hello, Nice video! Is it safe to keep your wedding ring and what about iPhones, is it safe? Thank you!

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Absolutely, it is totally safe but we always recommend avoid the dark alleys or empty street at night. Thank you for watching and for your comment Cecilia 🫶♥️

[@Msmercury94]

What super markets did you go to for tequila and grocery’s? Thank you!

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

You can go to Mega Soriana or Walmart 🤗😊

[@m.eugeniadrapela2075]

Que dia conviene hacer el tour a Cozumel? Que no haya Cruceros?

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola M. Eugenia Claro, el mejor día es cuando no hay ningún crucero. De hecho hicimos un video en Cozumel muy recientemente y en la descripción está el calendario de los cruceros qué tal vez sea útil para usted. Gracias por ver y comentar. *Cozumel Video:* How to spend THE BEST day in Cozumel Mexico 🌴 (+ insider TIPS) kzbin.info/www/bejne/onuvY3eenpmjnck

[@ryronq]

Great Video! 😊 I am visiting playa next week. Just wondering if you know how i should expect to pay for taxi going to Cenote Azul? Thanks!

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Glad you enjoyed it 🫶🙌 I'd highly recommend downloading an app called 'RadioTaxi PDC'. On there you can add your destination to get an idea of what you should be charged 😌 Or, you can just use the app to request a taxi if you don't mind the MX$20 fee to use the app (what we'd recommend)😌

[@ryronq]

@@ForTheRoadTravels thank you!

[@Msmercury94]

What’s the name of the website that you were speaking of? For transportation

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

It's called Radio Taxi PDC and you can find it for IOS and Android 🫶🤗

[@ftomasi]

13:35 Donde? Alguna esquina en particular? Como andan los precios?

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Para tipo de cambio?? En la calle 12 hay un capital G donde puede cambiar sus dólares 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@luisandocilla169]

Hi. Great video. Just wondering how did you do the breakdown for the calculations on the food costs at the Roof Top at The Carmen? Thanks

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola Luis, After re-checking our *expenses* on the day we went to the rooftop, we mistakenly said 600 MXN per person. and it was $300 MXN per person. We had 3 beers, 2 sparkling water, boneless, and the burger and our final bill was MXN 835 including a 20% tip. We hope this helps amigo 🫶. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏❤️.

[@luisandocilla169]

So 300 pesos in canadian dollars would be?@@ForTheRoadTravels

[@christiandiablo9499]

@@ForTheRoadTravels that’s pretty inexpensive for a rooftop bar in PDC! Thx!

[@JesusRodriguez-rw6fy]

Gracias porvusitar México.

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Gracias Jesus 🙏🫶

[@ingermirabile]

Hi, can you say something about what to eat and drink, and what not to? I expect visitors should not drink the water. Can you drink lemonade, for instance? Salads that have been rinsed in water?

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Absolutely tap water should not be drank, however all aguas frescas are made with filtered water and fruits and vegetables are also washed with filtered water and a all produce most of the places use Microdyn which disinfect any bacteria in them 🙏🏼🤩

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@willryans5250]

Thanks for the info

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

You're most welcome Will. We *hope* the info helps if you're planning a trip to PDC 🫶❤️

[@SoccerPlaya12252]

Hi! Thinking about honeymooning at Hotel Xcaret Arte June 23 - July 2 this year. How is the weather during this time? That's the only thing we are worried about. It being way too hot to enjoy ourselves. Any info would help :)

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hey Dakota 😊😊 Congratulations on getting married, that's awesome! What a stunning hotel to enjoy your honeymoon 🌴 It does tent to get pretty hot and humid during the months of June and July, especially if you're planning on doing a lot of sightseeing and walking tours. If you're mostly going to be staying at the hotel and enjoying the pool and beach, then the heat isn't too bad ☀️

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

If you'd like to use our affiliate link to book your stay, we earn a small commission at no additional cost to you - www.hotels.com/affiliates/fortheroadtravels/xcaret-arte-dakota 😊🌴

[@MMed2472]

Hi guys. The place you mention in minute 24 is the bane of my existence too. I was assaulted by some associates of that place because I had too much to drink and it affected my better judgement and I spoke up against them in front of people waiting in line. Big mistake.

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola amig@, seriously? That place has been closed down so many times, we do not know why they are still operating. We are so sorry to hear you have to experience that 🥲

[@MMed2472]

@@ForTheRoadTravels thank you. It was bad I spent the night in the hospital. i believe in karma. I don't know why they keep re-opening. I wish people would not give them business.

[@arnaudlambillotte963]

Hello ! I’ll be there from France in début of june. I had one question about water, I know i shouldnt drink it but what about ice cubes in a frozen margarita ? What about horchata or jamaiqua in the streets ?

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola Arnaud, Thank very much for watching and for your comment. Ice 99.99% in the food and beverage establishments will be made from purified or filter water. It is safe to drink. We always suggest if getting a glass bottle soda, clean the rim with a napkin 🙏😃

[@arnaudlambillotte963]

@@ForTheRoadTravels ho that’s great, thank you very much for your quick answer. I’ll check many of your vidéos before I come. I already noted Loncheria doña Mary as a good place to eat. As a neewbie in tequila i have to know what to taste and what to bring home 🤩

[@SaileLopez123]

where can I get queso oaxaca in this area to bring back home?

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola, at any Cremeria in town, the only thing if you are traveling to the US we believe you will not able to bringing in. 😢😢😢

[@ices.4578]

Hola! Por casualidad dan tours? Mi novia y yo vamos estar en Playa del Carmen en 2 semanas.

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola amigos 🤗 No, desafortunadamente no damos tours (que no sería una mala idea 🤭). De hecho a partir del 19 de Dec nos tomamos un *break* de nuestras redes sociales y trabajo y regresamos a mediados de Enero nuevamente. De todas formas gracias por su mensaje 🙏🫶

[@70MonteCarlos]

how's the seaweed right now?

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Clear of it, the ocean is looking lovely 🫶🤩

[@clotshotthot5750]

​@@ForTheRoadTravelswhat about in the beginning of march😊

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Checkout our Playa del Carmen blog posts for even more info and insider tips: 🌴 12 Essential Tips for Visiting Playa del Carmen - fortheroadtravels.com/12-essential-tips-for-5th-avenue-playa-del-carmen/ 🤫 The Locals Guide To Visiting Playa del Carmen - fortheroadtravels.com/the-locals-guide-to-visiting-playa-del-carmen-we-live-here/

[@ShawnHolman77]

Do you have any information on how to do the XCaret parks? I am willing to pay your for your advice. I looked for a guide on your site. If there is information hidden in one let me know so I do not have to buy all 3.

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hey Shawn 🤗 Yes, we've got a KZbin playlist with most of the parks except for Xavage, which should give you a good idea of what each park offers 😊😊 Otherwise, we do have a dedicated Xcaret park chapter in our Riviera Maya guidebook - fortheroadtravels.com/product/the-locals-guide-to-travelling-the-riviera-maya/ 🏝️ Or, we do offer 1:1 calls via Buy Me A Coffee if you'd like any very specific questions answered -- www.buymeacoffee.com/fortheroad/extras 🫶 Wishing you a wonderful 2024 ✨

[@ShawnHolman77]

@ForThe Road Thank you very much. I will start with buying the guide and reach out with more questions. We are heading down in a month

[@jocelyn6438]

Do you think to use cash instad of cards ?

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

We recommend having cash for the places where they do not accept cards. We use cards as we like to track our expenses 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@suntoyfull64]

I was in Playa for 2 months and I love it! One scam to be aware of is with the hospital. I had a run-in with Dengue Fever and needed to get tests done to be sure. The staff was wonderful but the young guy coding for the lab tests had a clever scam. He added a few additional tests on. A $90 bill turned into a $650 request. Fortunately, my Spanish is good enough and i asked for to see the cost breakdown. "Somehow" he had mistakenly added a full lab workup on the list for $500 extra. No big deal, amigo. The doc did not order this. The emergency room visit, doctor, and dengue test cost me $80.

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola amigo thank you for sharing this experience with us, would you mind to share which hospital did you have this test done? Thank you for watching and commenting, we truly appreciate it 🙏🙏

[@wpg2311]

My family and I will be there in May. Do you guys have a recommendation for a private shuttle for 10ppl from playa to chichin? Ty

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola Wes, 👋 Thank you for your message, in all honesty, we do not know of private transfers other than the ones from and to the airport. ☹️ If you guys are thinking of visiting Chichen-Itza, the best option with all included as well as the transportation is this tour: shrsl.com/4gx7u We cannot recommend it enough. Thank you for watching and commenting. We really appreciate it. 🫶🙏❤️ *_P.S: Disclaimer: The link above is an affiliated link; booking through it does not generate any extra cost to you, and we get a little kickback that helps us create more FREE content on KZbin. Muchas gracias 🫶🙏🥰_*

[@ginaforde5869]

From where you ended the tour, do you just walk over to 10th Ave to catch the ado?

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola Gina! Not really, the ADO is on the 20th Avenue. You would have to walk back to the 12th street and from there going up to the 20th where one of the ADO stations is located. 🙏🙏. Thanks for watching and commenting 🤩

[@adaml2932]

By any chance did you hear anything on the news or on FB about a 1 vehicle motorcycle crash (likely fatal) that happened 1 month ago on Avenida 30 near Nativo around 1am-2am? After the combis stopped running. I'm curious

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Not really, we actually do not read or watch news, so we were not be able to give more info about it amigo. 😞🙁

[@tmoneysims]

would love to have seen an explanation as to why you dislike Animalandia. one can assume but an explanation wouldve been great

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

They simply have animals that are way beyond their natural habitats, and we believe they are in not the proper conditions, they profit of them which shouldn’t be. In our honest opinion 🙏🏼

[@StorytellerDan]

Awesome video guys

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Thank you so much Dan, we hope you got valuable info from this video 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@awakeninGod]

Traveling there in a couple weeks. Staying at a resort. What side of town is that considered and is there any local food near the resorts? I assume the resorts are all clumped together.

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola amig@, 👐👐 Depends where you are staying, the closest where you can get local food is at the 30 AV. If you are staying at a hotel along side the highway you will have to commute to Playa del Carmen to experience this. 🫶🫶 We have created a map with all the local spots we have tried in PDC you can find it here: fortheroadtravels.com/product/the-riviera-maya-map/ Thank you again for watching and commenting in our content. Saludos amig@ 🤗

[@awakeninGod]

@@ForTheRoadTravels I’m staying in Palya Del Carmen. Thank you for responding and sharing your maps and resources. I appreciate it.

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

@awakeninGod Awesome 👏🏼 enjoy your trip 🙏🏼🖖

[@rudimuller8239]

Where is the municipal mercado?

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola Rudi, the Mercado showcased in the video is located at 10th Ave with 6 street. The Mercado Muncipal is further in Colosio neighbourhood. 🤩🤗

[@rudimuller8239]

@@ForTheRoadTravels Thank you for the response

[@Lbb789]

Better beach club is Martinas. Rooftops hit up Reef 28, Thompsons or the Fives. There's a fully free public beach right next to Martinas where you can bring your own Beach chair and umbrella. We moved here 3 years ago. Most people that live here stay off 5th. To avoid it you can walk on 10th, parallel to 5th. You're welcome

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Buenas tardes amig@, 👋 We have never been in Martinas, but we have stayed at the Pelicanos beach which we love it. For the rooftoop, yes we have checked out Reef 28 we have actually someone we know working there, and we have visited during sunset time but long time ago. 🤭 We prefer walking from the 38 streets up on the 5th avenue where we believe is the quietest and we really like there. Thank you for watching and commenting 🙏

[@jimbo9563]

I shopped on 5th ave. But went to the local Walmart to buy any souvenirs

[@tonymultani]

Any car rental you recommend in playa del Carmen ?

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola Tony, There is an independant car rental called: *Snap*, they can pick you up from and to the airport, the minimum rental is 3 days. Provide this code: *FTRSNAP* for 10% off when getting your quote. snapcarrent.com/snap-car-rent-ingles/ Otherwise, you can compare rental car prices here: www.discovercars.com/?a_aid=ForTheRoad Thanks for watching, wishing you a great time in PDC 🙏🫶

[@tonymultani]

@@ForTheRoadTravels thank you 😊

[@wpg2311]

My family and I will be there in May. Do you guys have a recommendation for a private shuttle for 10ppl from playa to chichin? Ty

[@tuberantz4676]

Can you help me find what supermarket sells the cheapest tequila in playa del Carmen ?

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola thanks for watching and commenting. Mega Soriana 🙏🏼

[@tuberantz4676]

@ForTheRoadTravels thank you very much. I'm back in playa yet again next week staying at playacar. Can't wait to get away from the UK for a bit

[@luisgonzalomarindominguez7176]

Like #6.. @ForTheRoadTravels...❤ Les falta barrio...😮😢😅😂❤

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Gracias amigo Luis! En este video Simone y yo (más Simone) muestra su barrio al subirse al metro en CDMX 🤭. Azteca Stadium: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4bZp2qDaqdqqtk Gracias por ver nuestro *video* y comentar 🫶🤩

[@luisgonzalomarindominguez7176]

@@ForTheRoadTravels I was kidding 😂! I know you're giving tips for the tourist and show how to not getting scammed, I already watched your videos and I liked them 😺...

[@angelesdiaz7305]

Sus videos nos orientaron mucho en nuestras vacaciones, ame mucho Playa

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola Ángeles estamos muy contentos que nuestros videos te hayan ayudado, gracias por ver y comentar. Si desafortunadamente algunos vendedores tienen prácticas muy malas que afectan al tourism o principalmente al extranjero. Gracias nuevamente por comentar y compartir tu experiencia 🙏🏼😊

[@bennycohen9135]

Hi what can I do for local sim card?

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

We highly recommend purchasing either ATT or Telcel both of these companies sell their SIM cards at Oxxo convenience stores or 7Eleven. No ID is required 🙏🏼😉

[@Thee_PinkPanther]

Get a esim card is my recommendation. I've done the oxox Sim and was great but now it's an esim all the way from now for me at least.

[@jp4431]

Good thing I'm heartless so appealing to my empathy will do nothing.

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hahaha at least you're safe with that scam 🥲🤭

[@dionpryor369]

But you'd make a terrible wife.

[@metalheadblues]

Same , I was in playa del Carmen two days and absolutely zero people brothered me 😂 amazing place!

[@zfunk9]

So instead of supporting the local businesses the tip was go get everything you need at the corporate owned grocery stores?

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

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[@allyson1691]

For the merch - tank tops pls. I can’t wear a full t-shirt since coming here. Too hot.

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Thank you so much for the suggestion, we will keep that in mind and see if you can add them in the near *future* 🤗🥰. Thanks for watching 🫶

[@beaches5182]

I couldn’t understand the name of your favorite of the malls

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hola 👋🏼 Thank you for watching and leaving your comment, the name of the Mall is called: *_Paseo del Carmen_* We talked a bit there in this blog: fortheroadtravels.com/12-essential-tips-for-5th-avenue-playa-del-carmen/ We hope this information helps. Thanks for watching once again 🙏🏼🫶

[@thesirens.oracle]

4:26 … Como Se Diceeee 🙂🤌🏾 Gtf Out My Face…

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

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[@ordinaryalan]

Min Consumption on that rooftop was 600 MXN per person...which you think is only 19 USD and 15 CA? Lol even 7 months ago that isn't even close to being accurate. Informative video otherwise though.

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Good catch! Thanks for watching 🫶

[@riskyron1416]

Gosh Americans, especially older American men stand out like ATMs ready to empty of cash. Though American I have lived in Latin America over 11 years and blend right in as long as I don/t talk. And at age 76 most think I am in my late 40's or mid 50's.

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

🤭🤭 Hola Ron, unfortunately in these tourist areas, they target so many "gringos" looking like people as the vendors think they can use their absurd techniques to make them buy their stuff. Thank you for watching and commenting 🫶🙏

[@vibinvo]

Good news. The Bain of your existence is no longer in operation 👍🏼

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Really? Well, they've done it before but seems they appeal all the time and they've reopened couple of times, we hope it's finally close for good 🙏🙏🙏

[@Mojames1984]

I find the South African accent charming but difficult to understand 😕

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Thanks, you can additionally activate the captions 🙏🏼

[@lumieredetoile5350]

bonjour pourquoi écrire en français et parler anglais???

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

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[@JulieHarris-eg4dx]

And then you can say no … unless you are really inexperienced or just stupid 😂

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

What are you referring to? 🧐

[@fernandonorton1040]

😩 'Promo sm'

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

🤗

[@christiandiablo9499]

Geovanny is SO HOT! Does he have a gay brother or cousin?! Hahaha

[@ForTheRoadTravels]

Hahaha I totally agree 😅🔥 Unfortunately he doesn't 🙃

[@christiandiablo9499]

@@ForTheRoadTravels Boo! As an aside, I’m looking at possibly moving to PDC. I’m looking at condos at Veranto and Arenis (Moskito realty built both). Didn’t know if you were familiar with either condo. They’re both not far from the 20th ave. ADO bus station and the Wal-Mart.