MEXICO: We Visited The Island Of Women - This Is What We Saw

We spent a week at Isla Mujeres, a small Mexican Caribbean island.
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[@barbaramarkham4736]

Thank you Joe & Nicole for a wonderful video. I am disabled so can no longer travel 🧳 anywhere. I SEE THE WORLD THROUGH YOUR EYES. Bless you Joe and Nicole. Thank you ♥️

[@homesoundsgood7211]

I need help too. I grew up in a town you visited and am in Target alot, no family close. Nobody real around. You have made meaning to my life and it's the first joy i have had. Become too weak, a good 30 surgeries. All family scarce now. I love you and don't care about anything but making other's lives easier and helping people get well. I can barely walk so it's wonderful but i cannot work and in pain. Lots of metal in me. But more heart and love and gratitude than words can say. Las niños de la cosa no tienen nada, y ellos no saben porque. I have suffered and cannot do anything but forgive. Lights on but nobody home in area 24/ 8 days/week. No tengo Instagram, nada, necesito ayuda. I love all people and beings and creatures, and the people of Mexico and south America are so dear to my heart. Be my hands. Touch the children and plant your feet in the sand and the salt and brackish water where I belong, and tell the beautiful fish i will be back. I never had a clue they "knew" me in this way. I'm guessing I have lost track of how many places i have been. I love you.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you, Barbara. We're glad you're with us!

[@barbaramarkham4736]

@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip Lovely comment, thank you ♥️

[@shannonpattenthepatriot517]

I've been in the lighthouse it has a lot of stairs you'll get tired walking up it ​@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

[@stanleybarton]

Barbara, I hear what you’re saying. That’s why I decided to keep myself busy and took up the hobby of learning how to cook different dishes from all over the world. Have to keep your body and your mind moving! 🤣😀🌹

[@barryzbornik634]

Another great venture, sitting on my 'arse' enjoying the world, via Joe & Nic!!!!

[@morganm9040]

Awesome location! Gorgeous scenery and neighborhoods. The food looks fantastic and has very fair prices.

[@crandle123]

Hi Joe & Nicole, I have been watching your channel for a long time and really love that yo take a deeper look into every place you visit. My wife and I spent five or six months every year traveling Mexico backroads in our motorhome for eight years after we retired. We loved our visit to Isla! That deserted hotel/resort you showed us was heavily damaged during construction by a hurricane which undermined some of the foundation and brought construction to a stop. Another thing about the uncompleted houses in Mexico. When you build a house you do not start paying property taxes until the construction is complete even though you are allowed to live in it, This gives an incentive to never actually "complete" your house and people get away with doing this for years. Again. I love your Road Trip and will continue to follow along! - Croft (Canada)

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Interesting. Thank you for that information. The half built places you see everywhere makes much more sense now.

[@user-zv8zi7ib1o]

Very beautiful would love to visit some time. Love you and your wife's videos keep up the good work

[@DenLD]

People also pay cash for construction a lot of the time, so they build on a little when they have the money. The area where you said you can see the poverty is actually a middle class neighborhood.

[@dopeMike_]

"When you build a house you do not start paying property taxes until the construction is complete even though you are allowed to live in it" The US needs this type of system.

[@ferniesanders2721]

This is another great example of how tourism is not so beneficial to the local people, most of the money going offshore and no investment in the local area. What you spent on that meal was a fifth of the median income for a month. No wonder they can't get staff and no wonder people want to go to the USA and other western countries.

[@michaellee9883]

I live in California. I heard this island is a prostitution island. Is that true?

[@kenjohnson5498]

I could see myself retiring in a place like that, what a beautiful view with a 20 minute ride to anywhere on the island .

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

I agree.

[@editharriaga7356]

Wow, I loved it never heard of that place before. I would love to go there 1 day. Thank you for showing that to us.

[@GarysnewYT]

Hello There Joe and Nic, I’m enjoying your travel videos. You’re doing a good job with statistics. I like your sense of humor. The way you two tease each other is funny and entertaining as well. Thank you.

[@JJJBRICE]

Thanks to Lord and Lady Spoda, aka Joe and Nic for taking us on another one of their change of pace vacation trips .

[@staneckhart6648]

I’m from Texas but I live in Monterrey, NL, Mx. And I love it here and welcome to Mexico.

[@freetheworld12]

The food looks not so appetizing , anyway ill pass

[@AngelAndresGarciaSauceda]

@@freetheworld12 ngl i thoguth it would taste mierda from the look of mexican food but when i tried it it was the best food in my life

[@barbarapatrick2687]

Loved this video! Beautiful beaches and very colorful. Food looks fresh and delicious. Thanks Joe and Nic!

[@SajjadKhan-jn7cw]

Another beautiful video as always thanks for sharing joe and Nic 👍

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thanks 👍

[@mjblack2010]

Another Great video! We've been to Cancun twice in the last two years, staying at the Riu Las Palace Americas both times, with a visit to isla Mujeres last year. It's cool to see how it is at night, as we were only on the island for a day trip. Really enjoy your other videos of small towns in the south, too!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you!

[@alicewilliamson407]

😢🎉

[@johnst-john]

This is a really great video.We enjoyed every second of it.Joe and Nicole,thanks for taking us along with you and allowing us to visit places we didn't even know existed.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thanks so much!

[@NativeNYer]

That place is amazing. Never thought it looked like that. Food looked very good. Thanx 4 letting us tag along!! B safe out there.

[@alexandralovesgoats3360]

Wow! Looks fabulous! Definitely want to visit someday! Food looked great! Beach looked awesome! Loved the boutique hotel! Thank you for the great video!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you, Alexandra!

[@brendaowens2466]

And the neighborhood is so cute too.

[@onrycodger]

I enjoy ALL of your videos. Never paid much attention to your subscriber count. Over 400,000...Wow! Is an understatement! Congrats!🎉😎💯👍

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you!

[@eltinygarcia7358]

​@JoeandNicsRoadTrip hi,if you're coming to northern California,you should come to Sacramento.....

[@catlover614]

A wonderful video ! I love the holiday atmosphere, and the scenery and the colour of the water is gorgeous. It was really interesting exploring the residential areas. Very cute cats ! Your hotel looked lovely, and the food all looked great ! Hash browns are a favourite of mine, too ! Thanks so much, Joe and Nic, I really enjoyed this !😊💖

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

I found lots of cats just for you, CL!! :)

[@catlover614]

@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip I appreciate it very much !! Thank you !!😺🥰

[@usmcmos0317]

Great video guys. I’m sure y’all enjoyed it a lot. Beautiful place beautiful water. Beautiful weather. Considering it snowed here couple days ago. LoL keep filming I’ll keep watching. Looking forward to your back out west ones coming up. Safe travels my friends

[@10and2stat]

What a fantastic video, perhaps your best so far. You guys are living the dream and it's great to tag along.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you!

[@triggerMB]

Love the videos!! Keep traveling, having fun, and sharing videos.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you! Will do!

[@heatherdawn545]

Great trip to Cancun with y’all . Very interesting ! Fox looked good! The beach was nice . Thanks for sharing safe travels can’t wait see upcoming trips! Love nic nails n suit

[@garyley4270]

Thank you for this video. Somewhere I'll never get to so it's great to see. Such a lovely place. Food looked amazing!

[@viruslab1]

Love you guys! Your videos is a gasp of a fresh air at this tough times.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you!

[@Steve-ow4jt]

Another amazing video by Joe and Nic! As if it was even possible for them to be anything short of amazing. The beaches looked absolutely gorgeous and the food appeared to be totally delicious. Looks like an awesome place to visit and the island as a whole appears to offer quite an adventure. Will be looking forward to your next terrific video and can hardly wait for the trip to Hawaii. Until the next time stay safe and God bless. Steve in Oklahoma

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Wow, thank you Steve!!

[@jessejohnson3260]

Just got back from Isla Mujeres and ate at North Garden for breakfast three times in five days. Fernando is awesome! Didn’t get to see his flair bartending when I was there, so good to see it on your channel!

[@lesliek589]

This was so unexpected!! Thank you!

[@majorlagg9321]

Nicole gets a bagel. Joe orders everything else on the menu.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Yep. :)

[@kelleyforeman7164]

You guys are great! I absolutely LOVE Nicole,she cracks me up every time! “I see a blue and yellow boat” 😂😂😂

[@horacecomegna335]

That was about as funny as a rubber crutch!

[@davidglad]

Another great video. For anybody familiar with the situation being less than ideal for the average person in Venezuela or Argentina, it makes infinite sense why they would work at that resort. PS Love how that 17 year-old vendor remarks he's single "for the ladies" :)

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

I found it interesting that the staff were all from Argentina & Venezuela.

[@PattyHamilton-kv1pz]

Such a beautiful place. Glad you had some fun.❤

[@arniegreenberg2719]

Great episode Joe and Nic. It would be interesting to hear about the power reliability, plumbing, Internet and infrastructure in general. The island seem very low so probably not a great place for a surviving a hurricane.

[@user-lw7mw1cj5k]

Another great video. All the hallmarks are hit early in this one. The room is beautiful, the vistas are gorgeous, and the beach and water are fantastic. My wife wished she was there. It will be freeing tonight here in Central Texas in the hill country so we are firing up the wood stove. You have warmth that we miss this time of year. Even a cat to start it all off. Thanks again for your artfully crafted videos. The entertainment value is very good.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@judithhickok1677]

Enjoyable trip J and N, I can give an explanation as to why people want to come here to CA anyway. Salary there 450 month. Salary here 450 for 3 hrs of yard cleanup.

[@markdavis9532]

Plus take into account cost of living in relation to earnings. They’re in the middle of a tourist island so the wages mean you can’t afford shelter much less food or anything else

[@teresatrigiani7838]

450 if you are lucky.....sometimes shockingly much less

[@claireOGB1206]

Living your best lives!!!! How lucky you are!!!!! 🤗

[@Jigsjigz]

thank you for sharing... your videos have kept me entertained past year caring for my mom, she passed in nov and just reminds me of us sitting and watching.

[@AndreaLKL72]

Sorry for your loss. I would watch as well, while caring for my dad. He is improving now but watching reminds me of our time together watching the travels. It’s something we both could enjoy.

[@Jigsjigz]

I used to travel a lot with my job but saw how bad she was getting in the last 2 so i opted out, she gave her life caring for me, my siblings and then my nephew so i knew it was time to do the same for her. she never got to travel anywhere so i would play these types of videos for her @@AndreaLKL72

[@mariacarrera4108]

Sorry for your loss. My mom also passed this last Nov. I also miss the times we spent together😢❤

[@ben8405]

Thank you . You both are now on my watch list Watching you from Anaheim, Ca. Good to see enjoying our world. Ben.

[@danbeasley6135]

I was there last November and had a glorious time. Great vid, thanks!

[@bettyleung4594]

Thank you for your fabulous narrations. I continue to look forward to your interesting videos.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Awesome!!

[@1951Roy]

Excellent video, really enjoy the island hopping.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you!

[@olinwright7628]

I love the vacation videos, thanks always spoda

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

My pleasure!

[@gabrielles8192]

Thank you guys, well done.!!! Absolutely enjoyed this video, and the fact that you helped with the economy, since you ate in some many places, enjoy the food and was ok spending the $$$ and show us the beauty of the island, in Mexico. Beautiful couple.! Greetings from Tampa, Florida.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you for the kind words!! 😀👍

[@bobbyGnOly]

as always; great job....such a perfect voice for narration....enjoyed it all....and then throw in your beautiful companion...I'm hooked

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Wow, thank you!

[@jennywilson9731]

Enjoyed every minute of the video 'Joe. Thank you Good Sir.🌼

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you, Jenny!

[@BrunieStudios]

It feels great to travel with you, thanks so much for the ride. Love you guys, stay safe on the road.❤

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you!

[@daibongo1865]

Thanks for another fantastic video. I was thinking of going to Mexico and your vid has given me such inspiration. I can fly directly to Cancun from where I am in Alberta, and am confident I would find a beautiful vacation destination at the end. Got back from Maui in November, the Hawaiians are pricing themselves out of the market. Again thanks for your videos and safe travels to you and Nicole.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

It's really nice there. I think you would enjoy it.

[@georgeibarra8180]

Thank you Joe and Nicole now I have seen this island thur your visit and now all the people, I want to visit this place and see those beautiful beachs and charm that I seen on the video, thank you

[@rainmancw9022]

We were here last month. It was so beautiful. I recognized most of the places you were at. The best food we happened upon on the island was called La Carbonera 22. When adventuring to the ruin area on the tip of the island, take a right at the crossroad following the 'ice' sculpture sign. You'll find it right across from the attraction. Have fun!

[@peterparr3079]

I like it when you talk to the locals. Another good video.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thanks 👍

[@chronocross7174]

400k+ subs!!!! I’m predicting we going over a million on this channel!!! ❤

[@ericdennis3208]

Just found you guys and subscribed. Great channel and amazing content. Time to binge watch your videos. Thank you for taking the time to share your travels and informative content. Safe Travels

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Welcome aboard!

[@gilbertjaramillo8735]

Love your videos. The way you present the food and houses are fantastic. Makes me want to go find a street taco place, which of course, are none here.😠 The plates you all order look so delicious.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

The street tacos in Mexico are unequaled anywhere else. Forget the restaurants - the guys working those carts are masters.

[@gilbertjaramillo8735]

Just like the ones in Bangkok.@@JoeandNicsRoadTrip

[@mariesheppard3750]

Note no trash or garbage around streets are clean, Lots of colour , in the building, thanks for taking us along with you, You do a great job showing how people really live,

[@CarolynStites]

What an excellent video! I enjoyed every second of it! Makes me want to visit there someday. Well done sir!! 👏

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you!

[@kevinhoock9742]

Great Vacation ride !!!! Joe that steak dinner and egg & pancake meal gave you double WIN !!!!

[@judithgrantham9039]

Love Nicols red hair! Very flattering!

[@brendanolasco2214]

Very beautiful video. I can’t wait to visit again. My first trip was part of a snorkeling excursion from Cancun. It was a memorable experience and worth a trip to when visiting Cancun.

[@cesarmedina3395]

Love your videos Nic , welcome to Mexico 🇲🇽 👍👍👍😁

[@karengreenlee4356]

Delightful video. We went to Playa Del Carmen several years ago and took a boat over to Cozumel. It was sooooo rough that evening. Several people got sick. But we had a blast. They were having the carnival and they had a big parade going on. And yes, we found out that public restrooms were few and far between and cost money to use. Quite the racket.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Right!

[@karengreenlee4356]

Maybe I worded that wrong. But I don't recall them being that clean. @@MichaelFoss-gg3ph

[@ms.marnie]

This video is very nice, it's giving great vibes this place looks gorgeous the best part is that it's safe..I'm going to look into booking something here..thank you😊

[@Jason-hq1mk]

My wife and I took a trip to Cancun a couple of years ago and overall enjoyed it pretty well, but one of the big highlights was our day trip to Isla Mujeres. Although we both like Los Cabos more than the Cancun area, we'd like to go back and just stay on the island for a few days. It's really gorgeous and we'd love to spend a little longer there than the previous trip allowed.

[@ipsosmaati1971]

You guys looked " lubricated" at the end. VIVA! 😂

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

We were!

[@alfredocenteno6798]

Greetings from the San Francisco, California Bay Area, thank you for such a great video. Wish you safe trip

[@janerrahnoble]

Nice good, a wonderful video Joe and Nic. Congratilation !!!

[@jeffbangkok]

We've already bought an above ground cemetery vault here in Thailand. Most are covered with marble and some look like small chapels. The church does the entire funeral and even has a crematorium at the church if you want that. That was a fun trip.

[@TheKellie03]

You guys are super fun together on these excursions! I so enjoy watching your videos. Lol, I'll take the guacamole, Nic.

[@Hamza-xc9kb]

You guys are awesome!!!! Best people to hang out with tbh

[@Victorsbzh]

Thanks soooo much for the trip!

[@black1985vette]

Wow! Have not been to Isla Mujares since 1973! It was a sleepy little fishing community. The Mayan temple was way out of town on a dirt trail. Thanks for the tour. We enjoy your other videos also. Some familiar and some new to us.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you! Yeah, it's changed a lot from when I started going there in the 90's. It's growing as a tourist destination rapidly.

[@vanessalongoria3639]

So cool most speak English. They seem to welcome everyone who visits. Great video!! Thanks

[@RealWallyGator]

I was in Cancún on my honeymoon in 1987 and we took a ferry out to Isla Mujeres. There wasn’t much there back then.

[@robertclark2959]

Went to Isla mujeres several years back on one of those catamarans. It stops at the underwater museum. The part of the coast near the monuments looked like Galveston, the least beautiful part, but then we went around to the other side of the island for a private beach buffet by the IceBar.

[@chrischris7462]

What a great video ,I really enjoyed this !

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thanks so much!

[@christinecollins6648]

What a great vibe- must have a trip there❤!

[@rob5763]

Love traveling with you two. That dinner looked quite awesome.

[@gennyjustdownthelane8967]

Isla is a great escape. Been a few times. That grocery store is great.

[@ben8405]

Wow! That Rib- eye steak looks GREAT! I LOVE RIB-EYE. THE OTHER FOOD LOOKS GREAT TOO! YOU BOTH AMAZE ME! THANKS!

[@HomeEF]

I loved , loved to see so much sun, the beach , the cat 🐈‍⬛ haahaa. And the hotel room was really nice too. Love the video. Thank you for sharing with us. ☀️ 🏝️👍

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you!

[@nathant17]

Awesome! Would love to see more international Joe and Nic's Road Trips! Maybe Canada? Ireland? Who knows? Of course there are plenty of other great international travel youtubers but would be cool to see y'all's perspective.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

It's gonna happen! :)

[@stfutruck68]

Very nice video you all, first time seeing your all's videos and it seem pretty friendly and like we are just with you there. Thanks

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you, and it seeming like you're there with us is what we're going for!

[@suzanne296]

Only in my dreams. You two go for it your young!! Watching now

[@mrboogy1]

You and your cats😂😂😂😂.. Crack me up . Now I'm always looking for a cat in your videos.. Great video guys

[@imabeliever244]

I spent only a single day on Mujeres and they're right...north beach really is the best beach. If you and Nic get a chance to ever stay at the Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya, I promise you'll love it. It's our go-to destination in Mexico!

[@af-np4pg]

The chow in your videos is incredible.

[@stevenmoser7233]

Beautiful water

[@FeedScrn]

Nice video.... at a nice pace. Thanks for showing us the sites.

[@kenseger5684]

Those street taco's really looked amazing. surprised nicole didn't order salmon. another great video that we enjoyed watching all the way thru.........

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you!

[@drkskyes]

The reason you see so many unfinished buildings in Latin American countries including Mexico is they do not have the mortgage system we have in USA. So people will begin a project such as a home or store and work on it a number of years as the money is earned and becomes available to purchase supplies and pay contractors.

[@ScubaSteveCanada]

I've been to the larger island of Cozumel ... twice and loved it. Reminded me of living on Grand Cayman Island in the mid-'90s (worked as a Scuba Instructor). Saludos, Steve

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

We're big fans of Cozumel as well. In fact, it'll probably be the next Mexico video.

[@DesertMav]

Very cool video. I would like to one day vacation down there in the Cancun area and the island looks like a fun place to enjoy.

[@BevPyfer]

Watching Joe and Nicole travel is the closest I'll get to a vacation...unless my cat decides to take me on a trip in a box!" 😺✈️📦

[@taradalmatianshaver6828]

What a beautiful vacation

[@ryanr5893]

Love your Videos Guys this one is awsome .

[@denisefreeman2123]

Ha,Nic likes to be contrary! Love her hair, it’s beautiful! Lived in the Yucatán last year for 6 months. ❤

[@zekrk504]

Nicxe tro see you guys have a lil Vaca! Great stream Joe ~n~ Nic!!

[@edgardolugo540]

Thank you for sharing your Travels... I am an American 🇺🇸 / Puerto Rican 🇵🇷 Expat living in the Philippines 🇵🇭. I've been living here in Cebu since 2018. You see alot of the SPANIARD & MEXICAN CULTURE ARCHITECTURE here in the Philippines. I have lived in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 and the majority of the building and homes are built in a SPANIARD STYLE MOTIF... In Miami you will see alot of SPANISH ARCHITECTURE also. THE SPANISH & MEXICAN CULTURE has left it's MARK here in the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@judywilson9003]

That food was really expensive $120,for being in Mexico..

[@adrianelias2365]

I don't think that was in USD....

[@tshan6520]

Last time I was there it was almost 20 years ago. It has changed a whole lot. Norte beach was never crowded and the town was relatively quite. I need to return to check out the changes

[@rozeerustic5477]

I vusited Isla Mujeres in 2004. Loved it there

[@seagoddess524]

Here's another way of traveling to Isla Mujer: Sail from Key West on your boat headed for Belize. You will not have any wind so you motor all the way. Then you realize you will run out of fuel so you look at Garmin to see what's nearby and start calling marinas with a fuel station. And that's how we found Isla Mujer😂 I call it Thanksgiving 2017. You missed the big grocery store within walking distance of the marina. It's like Walmart. I still have some dishware I bought there. I should have loaded up at that store. Next stop was Cayman Islands. Their prices suck. Anyways, thanks for showing me the other side of the island.😊

[@leoskar]

Those dishes were quite expensive for the small portions of food. For tourist places like Isla Mujeres, the best is to go to the supermarket, buy food and drinks there that you can take to the hotel. In the streets and restaurants, just eat something special like tacos, a dessert or a beer in a bar.