Living in Playa del Carmen, Mexico as a digital nomad

A city with beach, tacos & digital nomads? Best place in Mexico!
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00:00 Intro
02:15 5th Avenue
03:50 Nomadlist
04:30 10th Avenue
06:49 Beach & Diving
09:54 Gonzalo Guerrero Area
12:55 Cenotes
15:42 Gym & Mexpats
17:01 Downtown
18:09 Nightlife
19:30 Cowork & 38th Street
21:15 CTM (area)
23:39 Akumal Turtles
24:17 El Ejidal Area
25:36 Playacar (area)
26:41 More Playa things
29:29 Outro & Cost of Living
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[@sergiosala]

After years of trying, finally published a video of Playa! I hope you like i.. more videos coming soon! Don't forget to sign up at Nomad List: geni.us/nomadlist

[@millie_dozdat4u2luv]

Hi , awesome video . I'm coming to mexico (playa) in 3 weeks . I was wondering your monthly rent for your apt and tips for apt search once i'm there .

[@sergiosala]

@@millie_dozdat4u2luv It's all on the video, even cost of living

[@millie_dozdat4u2luv]

Never mind I just checked the description box lol . thanks again for putting out this information ... right on time !

[@PortableProfessional]

Perfect intro for anyone coming to the city. Awesome storytelling and editing too. 😍 Thank you, Sergio!!

[@sergiosala]

My pleasure!! Glad to see you there too

[@connieg7692]

I'm not a digital nomad but I still like watching your videos. You always do a great job.

[@RenatoTrentinYT]

KZbin recommended this video and I'm really impressed! The image quality, the amount of effort to make all the takes and everything, looks like a documentary, loved the video, and this was the best showing the nomad life in Playa, also, awesome place, the sunset vibes and nice spots!

[@sergiosala]

Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@tomasmundo3367]

Wonderful video. Gracias Sergio!

[@christianwitshokonda4551]

I was in PDC few months ago as digital nomad as well and I was great to watch your video ! So much memories !

[@31o0p]

Love it! So informative, especially for solo travelers. 👍

[@manuelochoa5065]

Ran into your channel.. great content. Loved it and look forward to more of your videos. Thank you.

[@christianhabermann6527]

Man, you are my absolute favourite Nomad-KZbinr! This is so insane to see, and I'm surprised how social this is, i always thought it's lonely in nomad-land. Excellent work man, I'D love to see more

[@sergiosala]

Thanks!

[@locdlionessrishayareese]

This video is great! So abundant! Ty 🙏🏾💚

[@Sonny0276]

Great Video. Thank you for posting.

[@only1lisalove]

Wow such a good video. It's so me. The things to do and the gorgeous food! Tk u😊

[@maestrokm]

Great video, we're flying into PDC in 2 weeks, this was really helpful! Thanks

[@feliciadelina]

Super informative and well-made video!

[@beyootv1333]

super cool bro interesting and nice flow ! Love it

[@jeremiahrygh8119]

Awesome video. Loved the story telling. Spent 2 weeks in playa recently and it was fun to relate to what I've seen of it. Definitely got some great ideas that I'll put to work when I get back tomorrow 🙌 super valuable

[@user-nj1zu2nf1x]

Great video.. there's so much seaweed now. Was there last week

[@markdickenson3714]

Awesome video! I just left Playa on the 3rd of Feb but heading back at the end of March and this video gives me some great ideas.

[@ExpatCaroline]

Nice to see you in PDC, saludos Sergio! That nomadlist is awesome!

[@Ryan-dy2sh]

I love the vibe of your videos & aesthetics! 💗 10K subs coming up!! We need a 10K video! I feel is just the beginning, you have unique way of showing the world that really connects people

[@arzuozer5717]

Beautiful place to be, I am truly inspired, thank you.

[@marcelwijermars]

Such a great travel guide video, chock-full of practical information. I love watching your relaxing videos. Thanks, Sergio! 👍

[@sergiosala]

Thanks for joining in some activities man!

[@aimtothrive.wellbeingeduca5909]

Looks incredible, would love to visit there one day in the near future. Awesome work Sergio, beautifully filmed and edited.

[@adycruz5267]

This has to be the best quality video about Playa, and I have watched hundreds on the past 4 yrs. Great work!

[@cbligerman]

I miss playa too, thank you for an amazing tour Sergio!

[@sergiosala]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gerriehayes3307]

Love Sergio’s videos. They are always very informative, but also very entertaining. Thank you for sharing your life and experiences.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@sergiosala]

Thanks for watching!

[@JordanCarroll]

Really really miss Playa! Excited to make my way back there soon. Great representation of the city and of course your own flavor. Your videos are an auto-click for me bro, keep crushing it.

[@sergiosala]

Thanks brother

[@toddmaek5436]

I am currently in PDC, and this video is super informative. Just gave me a couple of things to do and places to go before I leave here

[@jeromethefever]

Sergio I really enjoy watching your videos. Been living in 13 European countries so far and looking to expand my reach over to the Amerikas. Very nice and relaxing vibe you create with the editing and choice of music. Keep on rocking. 🙏🏼

[@a.nonynous6626]

So happy your bid got recommended! I’m in Playa for another two weeks and you have me totally inspired to do more!

[@sergiosala]

Enjoy Playa!

[@mariaho9182]

Wow Sergio you did such a great job . I love how you incorporated a little bit of everything to have that balance lifestyle .

[@sergiosala]

thanks!

[@jeanyvesvisuals8844]

I am recovering from a flu, and I have been watching several of your videos now over the past few days, I am a digital nomad myself, and your content is so helpful to get an idea of new destinations, as I have been contemplating on where to go next. You bring it in an entertaining way, too. Keep it up, very good work!

[@MyLatinLife]

Great video! Captured the city pretty well

[@sergiosala]

thanks!

[@catfyn]

So much effort put in each one video, impressive

[@tinakonnicke7684]

Such a great video! I lived in Playa last year 6 month and I loved it. Its kind of a village at the same time 😍and funny to see, that I know some people in the video :P

[@xgunfiltered7601]

This video is exceptional! Thanks for the amazing share and your experiences.

[@sergiosala]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TBEchannel]

Absolutely loved it thank you so much for such an amazing content!

[@sergiosala]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@c3says]

This was excellent. I'm moving to Playa from Califoria in March and this was extremely helpful. Hope our paths will cross Sergio. God speed!

[@sergiosala]

Enjoy Playa!

[@FrancoisMongeau]

Hola Sergio. I'm here now! Your video is very useful. Thank you! As you mention "check the sargasso before coming" - it's very bad now.

[@GiovanniWayneCoach]

Great video with a lot of useful info and insights. Thank you very much! I am coming to Playa on the 14th and after watching this video I just feel more comfortable. I'd love to go and grab some rubbish from the beach. Very well done!

[@sergiosala]

Enjoy!

[@bluestarfishsea]

Loved this video, thks for sharing!

[@sergiosala]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vamonosdefoto]

I came here to Playa del Carmen about 7 years ago, and felt in love completely. Lately has become a digital nomad spot, with lot of services and advantages. Small town, affordable price. Beach. Very nice video btw, I suscribe to see more of this!

[@mikelee4784]

Always inspiring Sergio!

[@sergiosala]

thanks Mike

[@TTTbasco]

great video. thanks for sharing.

[@betta1fish]

I'm just going to vacation but really appreciate your content. So informative that I actually had to watch it twice! Cheers

[@sergiosala]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@yoga.withmark1545]

Thank you SO much for this, it has been incredibly helpful to us!! 🙏

[@sergiosala]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JRosemarieLove]

Great video. I'm headed to PDC for the first time. Thanks for showing the vegan restaurant. Best,

[@amanda2412]

Amazing! Thank you, Sergio! 😊

[@sergiosala]

Glad you like it!

[@rocco9126]

Hi Sergio, Love your videos on Quintana Roo. I find this place fascinating. Thanks!

[@sergiosala]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@VladTamas]

Was great meeting you at Choux Choux buddy! Cool video too, really enjoyed it!

[@sergiosala]

glad you said hi and we got it on camera!

[@Vivitron]

Thank you for showing all the sides of Playa! My impression of it was that it is so touristy but thank you for giving us a deeper look! I saved so many places on my bookmarks :)

[@sergiosala]

Glad you enjoyed it, enjoy PDC!

[@joegardner5386]

Great video! I’ll be visiting playa in 2 weeks. I’m staying at the fiesta inn playa del carmen

[@sergiosala]

Thanks Joe, enjoy Playa!

[@CHICVOYAGE]

Nice Sergio nice job of capturing the vibe of Playa. Nice to see some cameos at nest and Batchata

[@sergiosala]

Thanks man! Glad we share some time there

[@johnknox4293]

Thanks for this video

[@dhobby7771]

Thxs, great community in PDC. ATB from lovely Cancun. ☺

[@nissarahamed]

Amazing video. Gives me more reason to visit Playa del Carmen again.

[@sergiosala]

You should!

[@ClaireHawkins]

Yess Sergio!! You captured Playa perfectly. Thanks for including me in the video! :) You have a little cameo in the Akumal video on my channel too. So many fun memories!

[@missalishageorgia2517]

I always wondered if if life playa but I think you’ve changed my mind! 😍

[@sergiosala]

Haha, enjoy Playa!

[@WarthogsWorld]

Loved seeing El Hongo in there!!!!! 😍

[@beyootv1333]

so good your video bro 🙏

[@guyashby983]

Great job on your video. I visit PDC every 3 months and still haven't seen or done it all. By you listing out all the places of interest is much appreciated. God Bless

[@sergiosala]

Thanks for watching!

[@christopherhouse7937]

Great Content! 👍

[@johnhamilton6330]

Great videos packed with info, (and all the boring parts edited out). Appreciate these action-packed videos respect viewers' time.

[@sergiosala]

Much appreciated!

[@jessedavid5218]

Dude you did an amazing job with this video.

[@sergiosala]

thanks!

[@jeanaemelisa]

Thank you for making this video! It is very informative. I just visited Playa Del Carmen last month and I'm thinking about moving there for a couple of months. Also, thank you for including vegan restaurants 😄

[@alejandraayala378]

great video!! I just booked one month in Playa del Carmen!

[@sergiosala]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@bintaf]

One of the best city tour videos I’ve ever seen. You def have a new avid subscriber 🎉

[@sergiosala]

thanks!

[@AccordingtoWarren]

Underrated video. Great work here!

[@sergiosala]

Glad you think so!

[@israteneda]

Nice video Sergio!

[@sergiosala]

Thanks!

[@xylia9218]

Great video, Sergio!! I was already missing Playa but this amplified it! (Thanks for making me un poco famosa también :)

[@sergiosala]

thank you my favorite diver!

[@mariejuliettepyram6736]

Great videoes 👍🌻

[@arrivedp]

Excellent!

[@alidat2727]

@Sergio! thanks for these videos! They really show the realistic representation of life in as a digital nomad. What other places in mexico are on your todo list? Can you please cover Merida?

[@sergiosala]

I'm moving to Europe! but I'll go back to Mexico one day to check more cities

[@iparadis18111976]

The Zenzi Bar it’s 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 And Playa del Carmen too ❤️

[@WeiFinder]

This channel will be multi hundred thousand subs in no time. Keep it up!

[@sergiosala]

Thanks for the wish luck, hopefully one day..

[@WeiFinder]

@@sergiosala haha, you don't even have to be hope! Just keep doing what you're doing and it'll happen, no doubt. Not to toot my own horn, but I have pretty darn flawless intuition when it comes to identifying small channels before they get big hehe. You've got this ✌️

[@eiengel8563]

Ohh Selina when My house was rented I used to Rent in Selina a georgeous place enjoy Playa always there are something new to do 🇲🇽🇲🇽❤️❤️💕

[@Leo_Q]

glad to have stumbled upon your videos! great work. How "family" friendly would you say nomadlist is? We are considering spending 1 year in playa w/ my wife and 2 yr old daughter and we would love to find ways to meet other nomads or expats around 24-36 age and possibly with kids.

[@sant2397]

Thanks for sharing mi new amigo! Was there for a month during christmas and new years and just wasnt long enough. Just wondering where the thai restaurant is located? Thanks again! Take care and be safe🤜✌🏖

[@sergiosala]

Tom Yam Gong Thai Food, I updated the description with all the places mentioned

[@remlad]

Excellent job, makes me miss it more though!

[@sergiosala]

You and me both!

[@lynwill9946]

Excellent video. Excellent constant. However where is your dog?

[@rudymaldonado1693]

Excellent video! Now I’m know where to go off of 5th avenue as it appears to be too touristy…

[@DownTempoable]

Bien hecho!

[@bananapatch9118]

Thank you for showing Vegan options ! We love your videos !

[@Mart_Ruiz]

AWSOME !

[@superpwningnoob617]

Hey Sergio just discovered your channel and as someone considering going to playa del Carmen in a couple months, this has been immensely helpful. Just one quick suggestion if you could display the names of the cafes/workspaces you go to that would be so nice!

[@sergiosala]

The links are on the description!

[@LifeOfACo]

Appreciate this video champ! Quick question how long was your stay there? I don’t think it was mentioned

[@stevep.1529]

I'm enjoying your videos! Well done! Question: Where is the condo mentioned at 28:00? I've seen this rooftop in another nomad's video. I'll be in PDC shortly and would love to consider renting this place. Thanks!

[@sergiosala]

That's the same condo I've stayed! it's called Levitat Condos

[@sidanand09]

Great video Sergio. As someone who just arrived in PDC couple of days ago this is very helpful. Im looking to meet new people, what is the best way / best meetups you recommend to meet nomads here and make friends?

[@sergiosala]

Meetups like the one I mentioned in 38th street. Links in description

[@JcyFy]

Great video as usual. Often surprised by how low your food costs are. What do you eat (number of meals, etc)?

[@taylorcrane4563]

Thanks!

[@sergiosala]

Welcome!

[@georgep1358]

great video ,I am looking at going end of April for 2 weeks but not sure if I should stay in Cancun or Playa any advise ?

[@sergiosala]

Playa has a big digital nomad community where Cancun is mostly resorts

[@k4ir0s]

Cool :) Great camera & editing skills. If you were to recommend a place in Mexico to visit for a first timer for 1 month where would it be? Would it be Playa? Also I noticed you never visited the Mayan sights or xcaret which I see recommended so often - is it because you already saw it?

[@sergiosala]

If you like the beach yes. If not, Mex City is the best to start. I showed Xcaret in another video. Mayan sights are ok but sometimes they just do it for the tourists..

[@TheSnippyboy]

W editing

[@sergiosala]

thanks

[@Daverr]

Hello, I work remotely but require a printer in the area that can print construction drawings. Does anyone know of a printing shop/service in playa del Carmen? Great video

[@andrayroopnaraine]

I'M FINALLY COMING, FINALLY!! 🇲🇽🍹

[@sergiosala]

Enjoy PDC!

[@ingridtaracena6430]

No estoy segura pero el parecido es mucho, ella fue mi maestra en la universidad saludos a su madre, siempre la recuerdo yo vivo en playa,

[@Tech_Publica]

The Gonzalo Guerreo/Colonia Holliwood area is the best in Playa for long stays, do yourself a favour and get an apartment here !!! For real pizza do not miss the "Trattoria del Centro"... For the best beach experience go ALL the way down PlayaCar, basically up to where you cannot go on anymore.. and you will find some secluded lovely beaches!

[@sergiosala]

good choices too!

[@TobyNomad]

Great job as always, so informative and organized. I live here now and there are places you mentioned that I haven't even heard about yet :) A question, I noticed that you put "low season" for your airbnb, was that for one whole month? Mind sharing which month? If it was December or January that is usually considered high season here. And if it was November that's really cool that there wasn't much Sargazo (there is now :)

[@sergiosala]

It was november, before high season!

[@TobyNomad]

@@sergiosala thanks, I commented on your other vids too! Love your style and we are kind of shadowing each other's itinerary. Check out Picky Nomad :)

[@crystalvb21]

That was an excellent video! Thank you! I am headed down there in two weeks to work remote! I wrote down so many things. Do the taxis take American credit cards or cash only? Or do you pay on the app? Also what about most restaurants and bar? Pesos or cards? Thank you so much!!!

[@sergiosala]

Cash for taxis, but restaurants can be paid with card

[@JarrettHolmes]

What are the best groups online to connect with expats before I move there in January?