SKIP CANCUN, COME HERE INSTEAD? (Puerto Morelos, Mexico)

[@LloydandMandy]

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[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

The (east side of the) Yucatan peninsula is one of the most humid spots in all of Mexico. It's also fairly bug-gy. The city of Santiago de Querétaro (popularly called just Querétaro) is one of the more pleasant locales in that marvelous country. Its weather is quite temperate & pleasant. And, the humidity is comparative quite low so you aren't feeling so NOT and sticky all of the time, Guys.

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Getting Baja fish tacos all the way over in Puerto Morelos, is a bit of a stretch, seems to me. I recommend getting such as close as possible to the original source. Oh, and Mandy ... your Sunnies are killer retro looking. Love 'em! Where please did you get them?

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Hidden Beach = Seaweed beach. Rocks and Seaweed are a bit tricky to navigate around and through, aren't they? Nice as unpopulated beaches ARE, Guys, I'd still recommend that you swim where there are lifeguards. After all, You'd hate for a ripper of a rip current to drag one of you out, with nil chance of rescue!

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

That open-faced sammie shown at 15:54 (I reckon) is a tostada, Guys and the cheese is likely queso fresco, because it looks like feta and crumbles like it, as well. I wish they'd been less chincy (sparing) with the avos though. One can never have too much avocado on any dish, seems to me. I love that fruit-veg. I almost never buy it, though, because the chances of taking home something that will only turn out to be BLACK on the inside is quite high, alas!

[@heatherparris4744]

We’ll be retiring there in the next few months. ❤️❤️❤️

[@jeffsharpe2852]

I love Puerto Morelos, but it is getting overcrowded! I am a veteran of many a Florida Spring Breaks due to my high school kids, and I can say the crowds on the weekend in Puerto Morelos were as much if not more than my experiences with Florida Spring breaks. Last Saturday (Feb. 25th, 2023) afternoon we drove out to the Colonia and the traffic heading into PM was backed up from the park to nearly the highway! On the way back Google maps estimated a 48 minute drive back to the port side! It was 9 minutes on the way out. Sunday was even more crowded. It's a small town and not designed for the influx of cars, let alone parking. Maybe avoid it on the weekends.

[@scoobydadog246]

That's too bad. I'm hearing that about all of the previously more obscure destinations in Mexico... :(

[@skr2824]

My first visit to Cancun was in the 80's. There were 5 hotels and I never imagined the atrocity it has become. Opulence at it's worse and has harmed the its natural beauty.

[@quinnrivera5075]

Took a bus out of Cancun about 18 years ago. Got off and walked down a dirt road to Puerto Morelos. There was a zocalo, a broken pier, and some fishing boats. And that’s it. It was beautiful.

[@lenmaryan7943]

I would have loved being there 18 or more years ago. Beautiful area.

[@jeffleonard9983]

Puerto Morelos has so many things to offer. It’s a shame you just covered maybe 5 blocks of the beachside. The route de Cenote has so many swimming spots, zip lines, diving platforms etc. also the “real” part of the town is the Colonia side where the majority of the locals live. Glad you had fun!

[@KardosoMedia]

Puerto Morelos is awesome! We stayed there this past April!

[@squiggy007]

I lived in PM for 3 years after isla, Cancun, Merida and Cozumel. It’s a great place ro live and eat.

[@bananapatch9118]

Looks nice…just too hot for us long term. We are retiring to San Cristobal de las Casas…cool mountain air !

[@emmas5647]

Loving all the new little design features you guys! Especially the Spotify song choice, I’ve been Shazamming almost all of your videos so this is a much appreciated addition

[@razengan38tv98]

I just discovered your channel. We live in puerto morelos and it's always weird to see the city on youtube. You have made some great discoveries but there is so much more. I hope you will come back to discover them. goodbye

[@tammyslater5908]

You guys are hitting all my fav spots .. love it … pls try coba the ruins are amazing

[@forzajuve4845]

love the shot of the red tide

[@DougPVlogs]

I have been vlogging Mexico for over a year and will be visiting an almost unknown empty beach soon.

[@boknowsfuego5864]

The open face taco is called a Huaraché

[@pbjsilverstudio4882]

That IS a light house on the beach. It got tipped during a Hurricane and locals decided to just leave it there. It’s a cool landmark.

[@marcp108]

Now that's a private beach. Love the 'sketchy' road to get there. Also like the music credits you have added. Really enjoying seeing your trip.

[@cjcowie72]

I just stayed there in October and loved every second of it. Not a fan of Cancun or Playa Del Carmen because it is to touristy. The snorkeling at the reef was amazing! And yes the roads are iffy for sure and my favorite resort there is Ventus Ha at El Cid on the south side of town

[@reagan2512]

Does Ventus Ha have a nice beach? It looks kind of small in the videos.

[@dennynisevic7848]

This girl personality , omg , angel. Hugs from Serbian fan in Miami.

[@cknibler5575]

I am glad you checked it out--- peace Amigos...

[@davidconley6267]

There are so many great places on the pacific coast above Nuevo Vallarta. Rincon de Guayabitos is probably my favorite. Low to mid end hotels, villas and many great restaurants. Beach is awesome (though sometimes crowded) and sand bar goes a good distance into the bay. Fishing boats just land themselves onto the beach with fresh catch. It's a vacation place for the Mexican people, very few gringos. Been there 3 times for 2 days at a time. Never even close to a bad experience. Hawkers is the only inconvenience, but they are personable and not pushy. Of course, 10 years ago was last time there, and everything changes, hopefully not there.

[@jammerk65]

come for the brown water & mosquitos !

[@rh7163]

The beaches really don't inspire me to take a swim as there is too much seaweed and the brownish water at the shoreline doesn't do much either which means going to a hotel on the beach which keeps their beaches clean, free of rocks and seaweed but comes with the price of a room in the hotel, on the beach. Plenty of beaches south of there that are very clean including Puerto Vallarta.

[@gladlock]

Vallarta??

[@bakay138]

At 10:40 in this video, in the background is a display of art. That stand is owned by a fascinating old gentleman from Cuba. He does not push you to buy but he loves to talk and share his stories of growing up in Cuba. He is the most polite, interesting man. We bought two prints from him, he charges $20 USD or two for $30 USD. Not only do we have amazing souvenirs but we had an incredible experience chatting with him. He is right next to the breakfast place LLoyd and Mandy are walking by, do go check him out!

[@KyleJess]

Not sure what that open-faced taco thing was either, but as inconvenient as it looks to eat, also looks really tasty! Great video guys, Puerto Morelos looks like an awesome spot! 🙂🙌

[@wacala66]

There aren’t ‘open tacos’, that was a ‘chicharron preparado’ and its similar to ‘tostada’ and are made with many different things on top. Forget Taco Bell’s reference please because there is no more twisted interpretation of taco than that. There are fried tacos for sure but are called ‘flautas’ in some places and are not the most popular ones.

[@381melnrye]

I just love the fact that you were listening to Nothing But a G Thang on the way to the beach!! 😁

[@Matt-zz9nn]

I laughed way too much at: "What are you supposed to do with it? "

[@katherinewagoner741]

Happy to c yall finally made it there. It sure makes me miss P.M. The food looked awesome. thanks yall for sharing the day.

[@thetequilaprofessor]

Puerto Morelos being small is a misnomer it is over 20 kilometers long. But still retains a fishing village vibe. Come by Namaste Indian Restaurant right at the plaza and entrance to main beach. Best Indian food in Riviera Maya!

[@JesusRodriguez-rw6fy]

Gracias por visitar México.

[@tenerifereddog3943]

I’ve had 8 holidays in Riviera Maya. Always find time to visit Puerto Morelos. Love the church in the square and The Pelican restaurant. Thanks for posing this. Love this place❤❤

[@Foreveryoung23277]

How far is Rivera Maya from puerto Morelos? Are tours to xcaret parks offered?

[@tenerifereddog3943]

@@Foreveryoung23277 Puerto Morelos is on the Riviera Maya. It is between Cancun and Playa Del Carmen.

[@mark12935]

Hola guys! We enjoy your videos, especially this one as we live full time in Puerto Morelos. If you are still in town, we would love to meet and treat you to a few margaritas and hear about your adventures. You have been some places we plan to go. Stay safe and take care, M&M

[@33sweetgirly]

The ocean looks so dirty and dark 😭

[@VanNguyen-hc8qy]

All the best! From Việt Nam 🇻🇳

[@randalljohnson8293]

Just found you guys! I am 63 retired ,and want to go to Puerta Villarta, or somewhere similar. Food looks great! Beaches! Thanks Have fun be safe!

[@zariner]

I have decided to go to Cancun and Puerto Morelos in March instead of Puerto Vallarta. 63 and retired.

[@Skrillexnstuff]

it's a chicharron preparado, basically fried a pork rhyne and they add topings of your choice.

[@jpsmusicandmore5457]

Glad you went to PM. I visited last year and it was awesome. The cenotes are awesome too.... I hired a driver and she took me all over the Port and Colonia sides. We had dinner at El Merkadito and for what we had with the view it was cheap. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jackiedeaves7358]

Hi there, my family is considering going out there in March. Mind sharing the contact of the driver you hired? thanks!

[@MsBelvedere12]

Loving the Spotify inserts!!!

[@dianakurland2500]

I’m going to pM and Isla Mujeres in January; can’t wait!

[@johnwashington2633]

On your next visit don’t forget to spend time in la Colonia. It’s still puerto but on the west side of the 307. Stop in and enjoy my restaurant Tulipan. Thanks for spending time in Puerto Morelos

[@momomasters]

i was totes gonna suggest a stop here after the cancun lowbudget adventure. best kept secret in MX

[@jboggs3275]

Water too brown for me 🖐🏼

[@karingagne4359]

Love Puerto Morelos ,I used to ride my bicycle down to that beach !

[@pristinepersians]

Holy cow, that's a big tostada 😊

[@jaredford8440]

Your so right,a little fishing charter would be great! 👍👍🇳🇿

[@gladlock]

Coral reef is not great for catching fish to eat. That’s more of a thing in the Pacific with the cold water

[@davegriffith6409]

was here in September and it’s was wonderful

[@grobertson2008]

Your video is the reason my wife and I bought a condo I’m PM. If your interested in going back we have a nice newly renovated condo.

[@rosegerise9146]

I'm interested!

[@luisibanezvdjla]

That's where I'm going, Ventus ha!

[@raulburgueno-osorio8208]

You're going to love it. I was there a week ago.

[@elcuelloneck]

Thanks for come to Puerto Morelos

[@stevemqn4053]

It's was a Tostada. They can all have different toppings. The most basic version might be like eating a giant Nacho chip.wirh toppings.

[@pristinepersians]

Moving there next year!!!

[@2GringosOnTheGulf]

We visited years ago and are still considering living here for a year or so Great video guys thanks for sharing ✌️

[@TheZOniick]

Hola , el faro esta así por el paso de u huracan y se mantuvo así y quedó como el símbolo del puerto

[@raulburgueno-osorio8208]

Is funny how they continued calling Puerto Morelos... "Puerto Morales" (sic).

[@patriciaranke5303]

Prices for everything is stupid all along the river Maya. Rents have tripled as has transportation! Please give the entire story. I live here and if your planning to come bring lots of money The sargassum is no longer seasonal, it arrives every other day so its a mess here

[@LloydandMandy]

Agreed the sargassum is out of control, but I did ask a local who said it was worse in 2018. As for the prices, you're probably right, I'm sure it used to be much cheaper, but prices in our home countries (Australia & Canada) have increased so dramatically that our generation can't even afford to rent a place for themselves let alone buy one.

[@user-dx6jt4cd9w]

"Massive open face taco" 😂

[@HUGOENJOYING]

The flat snack is duros, easy to break piece of and eat like nachos….. had some really tasty ones

[@seanpaterson1602]

Great video. What month were you there? I am planning on going there in August and hoping there is very little seaweed

[@aaronmosessequina5610]

Keep Safe both of you!

[@kobartlett]

It’s a Chicharron tostada. Fried pig skin instead of a crispy tortilla, the cheese is cojita, similar to feta. When aged longer it’s very similar to Parmesan . That dish is popular in Veracruz. Great video btw

[@jonathansaavedra6861]

That was not a pig skin chicharron though ... Thats was a harina chicharron which is made of flour

[@alalesc3796]

There are American and Canadians living there, beautiful place!

[@LS-id5hc]

Hi I'm dreaming of escaping UK for Mexico. Just wanted to ask why you don't want to settle in Australia it's the only western country that hasn't screwed its people on migration, energy cost with this night mare net zero (using crap green technologies) policing and health services to mention a few.

[@keithgilbert835]

You guys need to go to Isla Holbox.

[@amyexner]

What’s so funny; it’s easy Puerto Morelos….Latin base vowels.

[@kambizfahimi7756]

Good video guys!

[@neloescobar6757]

What you ate there is call Chicharron, a popular snack in mexico, but that one in particular has so many things that in my opinion shouldn't go in it, trust me, I'm Mexican and I wouldn't eat it like that hahaha...that's a large size, but there's also some small ones, and different shapes, easier to eat, those most be between $15 and $20 pesos the bag

[@bri-in-oz1939]

Guys…oh guys…. It’s all a bit ho- hum….I started watching this and fell asleep….luckily I missed the advert….cheers

[@acunahomeloans]

You ate a Tostada 😊

[@doug7745]

Great video. Try Panama or Cuba ( no drones) next.

[@WollisWorld]

Stayed at breathless in puerto Morelos and let’s just say it’s far from everything lol u basically trapped in your resort and the beaches are nasty there

[@CoolKidsSJJE]

I feel like Lloyd is getting grumpy, prob needs a trip home to actually relax for a while 🙃

[@Naomi-yw3qz]

Polvo Morelos, that s how we call that pueblo polvoriento 😂😂😂

[@tlorson]

Please stop giving away the good quiet places that are really nice. Things change, but Puerto Morelos has not. Keep it a secret.

[@toriscott1881]

I spent a quiet month there in July! $20. a night! Easy Colectivos! Privacy at the beach! I love it! People were so sweet and food delicious! but don't come, there was a baby crocodillo in the beach waves!

[@hiddengem2930]

It's going to be a stop when train Maya is completed this year.

[@Chefswerv513]

I’m going to ventus ha in october so great to know this is a hidden gem!

[@jonathansaavedra6861]

That massive open face taco 😂 its called a chicharron preparado

[@bubbspelch1134]

The tower is a natural occurrence.

[@LloydandMandy]

Yes we learnt that!

[@bluestarfishsea]

Love Puerto morelos! If u go again there’s so much good cheap food in la colonia side. That snack frm market on port side was weird 😂

[@clarencemarquez8134]

Hi Lloyd and Mandy, I have been watching your videos since you rented your apartment for 1 month down in Playa del Carmen. QUESTION: Did you guys take a while to get used to the local food and drink (water)? I have always been afraid of drinking the local water and eating the local food. Thank you in advance. Keep up the great work and outstanding videos! 😎👍

[@axreacts]

Don't drink the water here unless your building has special treatment to the water, which is rare. Some hotels will have it as well. Bottled water is the way of life. I used the tap water for my teeth, shower, or if I need to swallow a pill or something for a small amount only. Local food is great, and so is the street food. You will see the carts that have people. Go to those.

[@diegoflynn6215]

We don't drink the local water either. Since we don't spend extended periods of time in Mexico, we always end up turning to Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) to deal with the inevitable GI symptoms that come with eating in a foreign country.

[@shanicesandrelli7699]

It’s “chicharrón preparado” basically a giant pork rind

[@zepeda2820]

What company y'all use to rent the car?

[@gerardomejia4457]

I was there last week and is very relaxing, if you guys have a chance there a nice beach just open to the public, is on between Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen, the name is Playa Paraíso, the entrance is very similar like you guys went, is so beautiful you will Nott regret, hi!!!! from California

[@heatherparris4744]

The town tried to pull it down but it wouldn’t budge.

[@DanielPerez-cz3cx]

wheat that was fried wheat with some vegs. No My favorite either..causes stomach pain Even iin mexicanos it si called durito, surely You want to avoid it

[@AquinoZ]

chicharron preparado

[@piratemantraofficial]

Lived there for years, its a shame the sewage system cant cope with the tourism hence the brown seas, stench of sewage and the hyper seaweed which grows on it....

[@miguelvargas7008]

When this girl said "open face taco" and parmesan cheese I lost my soul.

[@NarsilRenewed]

Almost sounds like an elote, by the sound of the ingredients, though not by the form of serving

[@leahl7352]

We live in Playa Del Carmen. You cannot compare Cancun to either Playa nor Puerto Morelos. Some will like PM, some will not. Okay for a vist but not to stay there in my opinion

[@noreenneu837]

Hey guys. I assume you have international driver’s licenses since you are renting cars. Was it hard to get?

[@neloescobar6757]

hey guys, I enjoy your videos, you dog need more exposure 😂😂

[@LloydandMandy]

He wasn’t with us in this video, he was in Australia still!

[@duygukayhanisaskank4915]

@@LloydandMandy The "leaning" white cement tower structure is the old Puerto Morelos Light House...in its' original location. Years ago, it was damaged by a hurricane...hence the tilt. Rather than knock it down, the town decided to keep it as is & use it as a landmark. Ex-Pats & locals frequently use it as a meeting place...'cause everyone knows where it is. Somewhat like travelers during the early to mid-20th Century arranged to meet at the well-known clock in Grand Central Station in NYC. 🙂 There are several such hurricane-damaged lighthouses along the coast. Best regards, Ben

[@alstyreshaddon2645]

nice music guys , cheers Alister in OZ.

[@ChrisR57]

How is the seaweed situation there?

[@JorgeMartinez-wd7tz]

Hi Guys is Puertos Morelos, take care

[@jonathankiesznowski1935]

You can’t beat the beautiful beaches of Cancun, no way, no how. Cancun was once primitively simple luxury but its growth has been enjoyed from over 1 billion visitors since its first hotel opened and not by chance. Cancuns airport is the worlds fastest growing airport in the world. Over 30 million travels came to Cancun 2022. There are plenty of beautiful places but comparing any other part of Mexico to all it offers is futile.

[@LloydandMandy]

All very true, but it’s just so expensive

[@nancymactravels]

Its the original light house it was damaged in a hurricane

[@jorgebriseno1598]

I like your LA hat.

[@krazykara1327]

Where from you rented this car please with insurance???

[@babydean01]

I went in August. I loved it!! My secret location📍

[@babydean01]

@Silvia Hoard I stayed in apartments by Kamm Accommodations. They are close proximity to the beach and a short walk to everything. You don't want to get a resort f you are trying to enjoy this area. It is full of nice people. The massage on the beach was wonderful too! They have a super market that you can buy food or restaurants all over I had a local take me to the other side of Puerto and that was a blast!! The food was very cheap and the entertainment with the locals was great. We rode the collectivo.. Enjoy!!!

[@shanepenniket852]

Less drone more Mandy

[@leafyrivers943]

thanks

[@LynneTimko]

You will turn it to Cancun