Exploring Campeche Mexico 🇲🇽 Traveling From Merida Yucatan to Campeche by Bus

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

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[@Cumeni-Ha]

This was one of the best videos you've uploaded in a while. Good stuff!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Wow Awesome! Thank you for the kind words! I am glad you enjoyed the video! Many more like this coming your way soon!

[@MadDog_Barks]

Really enjoyed traveling with you and your friends. All can add perspective in Campeche that help me to get a picture in my mind. Loved it! Maybe you should start charging for pictures with Tree! 🙂

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'll have to see if Tree wants to be a paid model. 🤣

[@claudiamonge5247]

Thanks!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video! Muchas Gracias!!!!!

[@dianaj3139]

Not everyone wants to sunbathe on the beach... but the OCEAN AIR is awesome! What a beautiful place! Less tourists are actually a plus in my opinion... nothing going on is fine for relaxation. :)

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Totally agree, you make a great point. It's great to have some peace and quiet!

[@SibongileBNLynch]

@@dianaj3139 ... would make an awesome impromptu, self-imposed, writing retreat 🤗

[@genevievenoblesilverberg7215]

Awesome Video Brother .. I definitely would love to check out Campeche for a visit! Donuts on my list❤️🙏🏽

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks, man! You got to check out Campeche, the history and atmosphere are amazing! Very chill and laid back vibes all around!

[@Shamrockshake007]

The malecon is landfill. Originally the sea went right up to the city walls. Love your videos ❤

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

That’s very interesting. Thanks for sharing that!

[@MANDRAKE919]

I jumped out of my shorts bro. Nice

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Jajajaja, Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ChrisStJohn-op4vo]

Great stuff Jose, thanks for posting Campeche adventures. We (my wife and I) have been alternating between Yucatan and other places lately. Puebla, Cholula and Atlixco, for some time. Activity, art, food, culture and sights were all very good too. We like Yucatan (esp. this season is great), but may be worth checking out too, to cool-down in late spring/summer! Keep up the good work, we enjoy the info, video and commentary!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Glad you enjoy the videos, we have many more adventures to come! Thanks so much for sharing! Glad the are so helpful!

[@sheluvskam]

Awesome video!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thank you so much! I'm Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gumerzambrano]

Looks like Campeche was an adventure! I took a bus to Guanajuato from CDMX on Primera Plus and it was pretty comfy. Was a long 5 hours. Me and my girl want to fly into Merida and take a bus to Chiquila (6 hours) to then take a ferry to the island of Holbox. Hopefully in 2025 🎉

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

That is awesome! Yeah I really want to visit Holbox as well! Who knows we might get lucky and bump into each other out there! Smol world after all! Glad you enjoyed the adventure! We got much more on deck coming soon!

[@ht3365]

The Mayan Angel (Angel Maya) statue represents the greatness of the Mayan civilization. All México is a country rich in culture, history, gastronomy, nature. México is a great country as are the Mexicans. Beautiful Campeche, is a city full of colors and history. I Love it. Thank you for sharing México though your videos 🙂👌🏼

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

That is awesome! Thank you for sharing that information with us! Viva Mexico!

[@davidrogers2033]

North of Campeche on 180 it is nothing but wild undeveloped beaches till Ciudad de Carmen

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Oh wow that is awesome! Looks like we gotta plan another trip out there soon! Thanks for sharing that info with us!

[@ridethroughmexico3494]

Yes! My favorite motorcycle ride! Puerto Rral across tje bridge is great when not tje weekend

[@Boogiefudge]

Campeche is ridiculously quite ! Not enough good food places, but beautiful !

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Sounds about right! We plan on going again and hope we can at least find some amazing places to eat besides VIPS and that awesome coffee shop we found. Thanks for sharing!

[@Boogiefudge]

@@JoseArteagaTravels coincidently we also stopped into that same Frappisimo lol i just made the mistake of church’s chicken on the way out of town.. i think its right near that VIPS ! Thanks for sharing as well Jose !!

[@mccoy-15]

She is a real woman! She is very nice! For her not being enthusiastic to be in the city where her ex is from; is epic. This is a dream woman. She knows how to show respect! Which many women missing!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@forzamilan2025]

Great context as always… Sir… we did the same ADO bus trip to Campeche… ❤

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

That is awesome! Glad you got to experience it too! Thanks for sharing! Viva Mexico!

[@NadeeedNadeeed]

Nice video. I didn’t know Mexico was as beautiful as as the USA

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

It is beautiful in it is own right. USA is gorgeous and so is Mexico. Both have amazing environments and ecosystems. Happy to hear you enjoyed the video! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@Tj123-h4f]

Hey jose good vlog! Hope to meet you in Mexico if i move there one day! I might move to Cancun or Merida

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

That's awesome! Good luck with everything!

[@markjabari1101]

U are very good KZbinr. I watch tons of KZbinrs covering Mexico but i prefer your content. Your stuff feels more real and authentic, not like a tourist or "expat" covering mexico

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for the kind words! I appreciate that! Glad you enjoy the vibes and the videos!

[@ba8898]

There's a beach about 20 mins away by car, though it's not exactly the best beach ever. The problem is there's no Uber (I didn't know about inDriver when I was there), so it was quite inconvenient getting around, especially in the baking heat. I quite liked the calmness of the city, but found myself doing the same stuff more or less every day. I also didn't find it any cheaper than Merida's city centre - neither the Airbnbs nor the food and drink.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing your review of Campeche with us! Much Appreciated!

[@ba8898]

@@JoseArteagaTravels gracias a ti! And never stop doing those 'bruh' things. They crack me up every time 😂

[@nynatv1951]

Wow answered my question at the very beginning..!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Happy to hear that!

[@bloom8499]

My son happened to walk in the moment that jumpscare came out and he and i both screamed 😂😂😂😂😂. My husband was laughing with tears in his eyes. But i love eatching Mexico from you pov!! We will be moving next year for sure!!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Oh my goodness! Jaja Happy to hear that you loved it! Christian also jump out of her seat when she was watching the video jaja. Glad you enjoyed our adventure! We got more coming your way!

[@CareBear-o2l]

I want to go there!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy your trip!

[@tonyrosales1276]

I enjoyed the video ...

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nynatv1951]

Love St Augustine...!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Me too! It was honestly my favorite spot in all of Florida which is a state that has MANY wonderful spots. There was just something about the vibe of the area I just always loved. Glad you also love it too! A must visit for anyone who has never been there that is for sure!

[@dharma6808]

Great show Campeche a bit too laid back for my preference to live there but a great escape every now and then from Merida or Cancun

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! I totally agree, great for a quiet get away, but a bit too quiet to live there full time. Thanks for sharing!

[@SibongileBNLynch]

What's the difference between the ADO and the Va y Va (?) Buses?

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Va y Ven buses are just local to Merida Yucatan and the surrounding areas. The ADO Bus Company has buses going throughout all of Mexico and beyond similar to Greyhound, but much better.

[@SibongileBNLynch]

@JoseArteagaTravels Awesome!

[@Uplift2023]

I tried to look up the ADO website. It doesn't have any settings to change it from Spanish to English. It's all in Spanish. I could only make out very few words. 😢

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Sorry to hear that. Try using google chrome's built-in translator. That will translate the whole page for you. I just tried it and it works wonderfully!

[@Uplift2023]

@JoseArteagaTravels THANK YOU for the tip!!!

[@newsnowtexas]

VIPS !!! Overpriced place . Reynosa, Tamaulipas- across from McAllen,Texas has one I would go to.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@maximolacerante8808]

after 1:15:25 this video got so funny😂 totally unexpected

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Jaja Awesome! Happy to hear that you were laughing just as hard as we were!

[@meatgravylard]

Church's is my favorite place to eat in Campeche.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Jaja me too! Actually last time i went to churches chicken was when i was in miami over 15 years ago. They are all over Mexico, maybe I should give it a try soon.....

[@HiddenKnowledge62]

This place sounds like California without the beach. Lol. I might be retired and like quiet life, but this is a little too quiet for me. I’m not dead yet.😂 how do you get out of your car when you have to park next to an elevated sidewalk? I’m glad I don’t have a stick shift to climb over. The rifle is called a lever action.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@msudak4]

Christian is so cool😆

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

For sure! The coolest! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@drucilladusk]

I've seen 'Treat', (I hope I spelled his name correctly) in your videos a few times. What does he do? Is he also a KZbinr? Just curious how he supports himself living in Mexico?

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

His name is Tree and he is former military so he just lives off his benefits

[@sharallmelton643]

LMAO that’s why I don’t do coffee when I’m traveling 😂as you get older it really does a number on you.😅

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Jaja you already know it! Thank goodness we survived!

[@ridethroughmexico3494]

I love Campeche! I wish we mobed there instead of Merida 😂 Love the beaches of Sabanacuy and Playa Kyomu

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Well at least you are only a short 2 hour drive away and if you really want to you can eventually move out there. Thanks for sharing!

[@ridethroughmexico3494]

@JoseArteagaTravels my husband doesn't care for Campeche, he says it doesn't feel as welcoming as Merida , it's got an "off" vibe for him 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@dianaj3139]

I think you are much more professional without swear words... Some people do NOT understand regular language. jejeje... I really love where you are taking your channel... but I have watched you for years! Great work!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoy the channel and that you've been watching for so long!

[@World-Traveler69]

Why didn’t you take the new train instead of the bus?

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

I am actually going to be taking the train in a future episode coming up very soon! Stay tuned!

[@nynatv1951]

Morning Jose, do they ask for ID on these trips..?

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

As I mentioned in the video. When you board the bus they are supposed to check your ID along side with your ticket. But in todays adventure the failed to check our IDs both times and Only scanned our tickets and let us on the bus as you saw in the first part of the video. Hope that helps answer the question

[@jp2362]

why did you guys not take the MAYA TRAIN. It would grow your channel a lot more. you should try doing it coming back to Merida.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

The Mayan Train is much more expensive and cumbersome for what the purpose of the trip was. Remember as I mentioned in the video we were just accompanying Christian last minute because I thought you guys might enjoy to come along for the last minute visit to Campeche as well. Also the Cost of a ticket is over 3 times the same cost as the bus. I don't have an extra 150 USD to just throw away. Also the train station would have left us on the outskirts of the city and it would have been much more expensive to get to Centro by taxi than the 50-60 pesos it costs us to get to Centro from the bus station. Also plenty of people have done Tren Maya videos, I'm interested in showing you guys things others have not, or from a different angle therefore using busses is much more affordable and convenient and realistic for most people. We plan on riding the Mayan Train eventually but please understand it is not on my priority list right now simply because of it's high cost and in many cases slower and less convenient travel. Hope all that makes sense. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.

[@dharma6808]

@@JoseArteagaTravels i agree for you locals the Mayan tourist train way too expensive

[@jp2362]

@@JoseArteagaTravels $150 USD for one person or 2? It’s still expensive 😓.

[@laura3619]

👍❤️

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

❤️

[@msudak4]

From a tourist perspective, I’m struggling to find a reason to visit this place but I’m open to ideas

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

I'm sure if you Give it another look. The history, architecture, and food are pretty fantastic if you look deeper than just the surface. We plan on visiting again and seeing what else the place has to offer. Stay tuned for those videos coming soon!

[@meatgravylard]

​@@JoseArteagaTravels Don't forget that you can go to an away game next season, Leones vs Piratas....that would make a great video.

[@amandajane28]

I just took the ADO bus yesterday from Merida to Campeche. Had an overnight stay. Weather was gorgeous and had the most amazing sunset. Walked the Malecon from the Holiday Inn to Galerias. I wish I would have done some research beforehand. Getting to Campeche and realizing the only Uber they have is the Moto, and they were scarce. Ended up getting ripped off badly by a local taxi driver. I've learnt for next time. Beautiful place though.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Glad you had a great time! Campeche is a special place, and the sunsets are unforgettable!

[@ej1692]

You had an opportunity to show your subscribers the train maya, but you decided to save a few bucks instead lol. Cool vid though!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

That is correct. We plan on going back to Campeche and other surrounding areas. So it is a great opportunity for someone such as yourself to sponsor a video and help us pay for the trip for everyone to enjoy. As i mentioned in another comment I live on a budget out here in Mexico and spending an extra 150+ US Dollars is a lot of money for me at the moment. So if you or anyone else would like to help sponsor a Tren Maya train just email me and we can set that up. Thanks again for your comment!

[@ej1692]

@@JoseArteagaTravels Makes sense! I'm actually seeing online as well that the train from Merida to Campeche ends up being like around 2 hrs, and the bus is like 2 and a half? It wouldn't even really make sense to use the train in that situation then esepcially if it is that much more expensive. I don't understand how it ends up being almost the same duration? But whatever.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

@@ej1692 I think it is because it stops at various stations along the way. I think the Train is great as a sight seeing travel option but other than that it is not worth it at the moment in my opinion.

[@lolasvow3732]

220,000 ppl live there

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Cool! That explains a lot. There are 1 million people living in Merida and 2 million total in the State of the Yucatan. I think that's why it feels like there is nobody around. Thanks for sharing!

[@nynatv1951]

Not many street venders..

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

I noticed the same thing. I wonder if there are more during the weekends or other days or in other locations. Either way we plan on visiting here again in the future and exploring much deeper than just the touristy spots.

[@RodneySmith138]

Barely any people. Everything is spaced out and not as much to see. It's pretty though. Maybe there's something you're missing as well

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Oh for sure! I think I only hit the tip of the iceberg! Looking forward to visiting again and exploring even more!

[@msudak4]

It looks like they’re expecting an imminent nuclear attack😳

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Jaja yeah again those forts were from back in the day when they would try to invade all the time.

[@misterniceguy67]

Your black amigo was stopped at least twice? Did I hear that right? Mexico is the only country where I could have easily got residency. But this confirms why I did not bother. I am in Guatemala now, a beautiful country but don't come here for the people or you will be disappointed.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Yes that is correct he got stopped twice before while riding the bus. But this is only a recent thing due to the immigration situation with so many Haitians coming through Mexico headed to the USA. In fact in a past episode he even got mistaken for a Cuban. Either way that is the main reason why.

[@lvpermmakeup]

You have the most commercials if anyone. I have to stop watching.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Oh wow! I had no idea! I just leave all the ad placements on the youtube default. I think it might be due to the holiday season. Either way, Thanks for letting me know!

[@misterniceguy67]

La mujer no habla.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Si habla, por que? Que quiere que diga? 😅

[@monicamonica1539]

Do you look like your mom or dad?

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Um Depends. I look like both of them. Just depends on the features and personality and other things like that. 😅

[@nala3038]

Weird question

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

@@nala3038 🤣