Our First Stop in Mexico - We Almost Didn't Leave Mazatlán

[@85728itsmeee]

I love that you are slow traveling. Other channels make me dizzy with how fast they explore a place and rush again to the next thing. This feels relaxing and enjoyable to watch and we get to see a bigger picture. Thank you!

[@nicoleandmico]

Thank you so much! We really enjoy this slow travel and it really gives us a chance to explore the places deeply. We’re glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@robbiereid2423]

Hey guys, Mazatlan is the best. We are moving to Mazatlan next year from Cairns, Queensland. The place and people are so beautiful. Love your videos, keep travelling.

[@nicoleandmico]

So lucky! We definitely understand the draw to living there!!

[@rafaelgusieff8848]

Welcome to Mazatlan Sinaloa Mexico..... i hope you enjoy it

[@simpdog1463]

You Blokes might want to seriously e think your strategy,, Mazatlan sucks! The food the beaches, the people, the service, the quality of almost everything in mazatlan sucks... In all of sinaloa for that matter... life in mexico is much better in the states south of Sinaloa...

[@karengarzonramos324]

Pay taxes please don’t make it more expensive for us who are from Mazatlan ☺️

[@juarezcastelo]

Mi casa es tu casa!

[@killerpigwhite]

Yo soy de Mazatlán, siempre a donde voy presumo mucho la comida Mazatleca 😋 Son ustedes bienvenidos 😊

[@nicoleandmico]

Gracias! Love Mazatlan 🥰

[@yourpadre10]

​​@@nicoleandmico Fun fact: Mexico is in North America. not "cEntRalaMeRiKa"

[@nicoleandmico]

We never said it was 🤔 Mexico is on the way to Central America and that’s our destination 😉

[@marthadeleon3029]

Hola algun hotel que recommended que no este tan cerca del Malecon pero con playa tranquila? Gracias

[@killerpigwhite]

@@marthadeleon3029 hotel Palms Resort, tiene precio razonable y un excelente restaurante frente a la playa

[@SuperKiobi13]

Thats my hometown happy to see others love it so much

[@nicoleandmico]

Such a great city!

[@adelamazapereztamayo9922]

When corn tortillas accompany your meals, what you usually do is you roll them into tight little tacos (with nothing or salt in them) and you use these tight tacos to push food onto your fork (the way you might use your knife) and you bite the top off after each time you push food onto your fork (or you can dip it into the sauces left over from the food and eat them that way, also as tight tacos). There are some folks who don't like to make tacos out of the whole tortilla (because it can be long), so you can rip it in half or into quarters and make a bite-sized tight taco out of each piece, that you just pop into your mouth once it's soggy from pushing your food onto your fork (or whenever you want). If avocado is served with your meal, you customarily place a few avocado slices on a tortilla (you can smush them with a fork if you want a softer consistency), sprinkle salt on them, wrap it into a taco and eat it. Happy to hear you're enjoying Mexico!

[@nicoleandmico]

Oh my goodness thank you!!! That's so good to know. We will give it a try for sure and hopefully start to look like we know what we're doing one of these days 😅

[@mirelledominguezsalinas6098]

I hope they come back soon Mazatlán is growing, it has been modernizing for approximately 10 years, I am sure that in another 10 years I will be unrecognizable. I hope you can enjoy it again. 😊

[@nicoleandmico]

We 100% agree! The city is going to transform as more people learn about how amazing it is ☺️

[@umopapisdn123]

I love that you’re taking your time and moving at your own rhythm- I know your work is content driven, but I appreciate that you’re digging deeper where you are and not as frenetic as some other folks. Models positive work life balance :)

[@nicoleandmico]

Awe thank you so much! Yeah this slow travel life is a little harder to balance when KZbin always wants fresh content. however our hopes is that we build a deeper and more relatable connection with everyone watching. There’s lots of the world to see so what’s the rush 😝😊

[@sergeigen1]

you guys are a very charming and cute couple, i wish you the best on your travels

[@nicoleandmico]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@hiruu]

I’m visiting Mazatlán for this 1st time this week with my son, and it is really beautiful here. The El Faro walk was a beast, 😂. We are going to Deer Island to close out the trip.

[@nicoleandmico]

Enjoy the trip! We love Mazatlan 🥰

[@anasofiamagana7846]

Next time you come you should try going to the observatorio, el cuchupetas & the aquarium

[@nicoleandmico]

Great tip thank you! We’ll have to check it out

[@pilotleader]

I guess we Will have to wait for the next video for your impressions, but years ago, I went to both places and found that Mazatlan’s beaches way cleaner and nicer than Puerto Vallarta’s beaches - as PV is in a bay so debris collected there.

[@nicoleandmico]

Yeah we have to say the beaches of Mazatlan was much more impressive than we expected. Clean, bright and not as crowded as other places because the beach stretches out for kilometres it seems. 10/10 city 😝

[@spiderpro6697]

Adoro mazatlan , saludos desde chihuahua

[@nicoleandmico]

Love Mazatlan 🥰

[@KingPoC47]

Great video you guys. Subscribed. Cheers from BC.

[@mrs.ridlsreadingchannel1635]

So glad to see a new video. I missed you guys.

[@nicoleandmico]

Aawe thanks! We upload every Saturday 😊

[@Gilded30]

im also from mazatlan (although being honest im kinda introvert so prefer to stay at home and don't go out to places) and im glad that you guys have a wonderful trip here ; if you guys like to party; there is an annual festival here, the carnival (around end of february-start of march) with a lot of events and 2 parades.

[@RedSpiralHandTV]

So funny, my son and I passed up all those spendy places in centro historico too and instead ate upstairs at the mercado. Great meals for a fraction of the cost. We also would shop in the mercado and pick up a dozen or more tamales to take home and freeze for quick dinners. That's a good Mexico trick...if you find good meat tamales somewhere.

[@gustavoroman3613]

Thank you for coming to Mazatlan and sharing your experience. You are welcome anytime here.

[@nicoleandmico]

Thanks! 😃

[@midiacoste7506]

Bravo! Nice pace, great shots, beautiful couple! Keep the videos coming!

[@nicoleandmico]

Thanks so much! We will :)

[@marthadeleon3029]

You are so lovely❤ thank you for showing me Mazatlan, my next destination

[@DD654-jx9kl]

Guys! I love you so much! Watching you is so sweet! I’m so happy you are enjoying my country, it’s so respectful and nice the way you show your traveling journey. My best wishes ✨

[@nicoleandmico]

We are LOVING Mexico 🇲🇽 🥰 can’t wait to share more with you!

[@edgeveg]

Happy to hear you found another place to fall in love with. Hugs for Evie

[@nicoleandmico]

Yes! Thank you!

[@brendaitzachelcervantesest558]

That lighthouse is actually the tallest NATURAL lighthouse in the world!

[@maxplanck9055]

I love the enthusiasm ✌️❤️🇬🇧

[@nicoleandmico]

Thanks!!

[@djhoy7]

Glad you enjoyed your time in Mazatlan, next time your in the area you should cross the Harbor to Isla de la Piedra. the Isla is when i moved to and never plan on going back to the US.

[@iamthatiam8894]

Great and Beautiful video Nicole and Nico. ❤ HAPPY TRAVELS!!.

[@nicoleandmico]

Thank you!

[@aprotzefras1]

Thanks for coming

[@nicoleandmico]

Our pleasure!

[@rachellevis9909]

Amazing view from the light house ❤great video

[@nicoleandmico]

Thank you! It was such a great view of the ocean and city 🏙️

[@dieterw1031]

Thank you for your videos. I like your positive attitude and the food scenes in nice locations a lot. All the best from Austria! PS: I can imagine it's challenging doing what's right for yourself while trying to maximize views, but I have a feeling you are on the right path wherever it may lead you.

[@nicoleandmico]

Thanks for the kind comment! We love what we’re doing even though it’s a bit of a slower pace than others but it works perfect for us. Happy travels 😁

[@guadaluperatcliff9030]

The beach looks very clean ❤❤

[@nicoleandmico]

Yeah, it is pretty clean! It’s a well maintained area for sure. Such a gorgeous spot 🙂

[@Madame-j4b]

Hi I am a from Mazatlán it is AMAZING

[@nicoleandmico]

Love the city!

[@DLFH]

WOW this was a fantastic couple days out giving me inspiration for visiting this area especially along the beach line where you guys walked and the market you went to.

[@nicoleandmico]

Glad you enjoyed it! The market was very busy but really immersive. And the malecon of Mazatlan is just amazing. Definitely one of our favourite things about the city. Each little part of the malecon can offer something different so you can always visit different sections and get something new 😊

[@lupitavazquez3445]

Bienvenidos a Mazatlan!!!❤

[@nicoleandmico]

Un placer 🥰🥰

[@alangauthier8175]

Just started watching you guys because we love Mexico. I’m a fellow Canadian from Montreal. What part of Canada are you guys from? Love you dog btw. He is so non chaulent 😊

[@colorado719nadine2]

What a nice video this is. Plz make more Mexico 🇲🇽 videos.

[@frankmurillo422]

I go to Mazatlan October 29th can't wait

[@nicoleandmico]

Exciting! Enjoy the trip!

[@HajimeKomaeda]

I'm kinda shocked that KZbin just happened to suggest me this video now. I'm a resident in Mazatlán and I don't know if you visited the art school in Plaza Machado, but I study there!

[@luislr9028]

Thats exactly how its done @7:40 ! 👍

[@MarcoCruz988]

I recommend you to eat sea food next time you stop by. This is my hometown and everytime I'm traveling I really miss the food. I'm really happy you loved my city as much as I do, you're always welcome here!! (I can be your guide next time)

[@nicoleandmico]

We loved the city and yes we definitely gotta try the seafood next time😊 thank you!

[@RedSpiralHandTV]

Mazatlan was our first big stop on our way down from the Arizona crossing in Lukeville (smallest town we could cross in which was a good decision). But we spent a few weeks in Puerto Penasco and down in San Carlos first. Ended up staying in Maz for over 3 months! I don't think I would like the summers there though. Also, prices have gotten a lot higher for rentals there.

[@Memo12Delarge]

Bienvenidos a la Perla del Pacífico amigos 😃❤

[@nicoleandmico]

Love Mazatlan 🥰🥰

[@bjones9942]

I settled here in Mazatlán, but still enjoy visiting other cities. I tell people that Mazatlán is a city with a little tourist area, and Puerto Vallarta is a tourist area with a little city. Acapulco on the other hand ... is like Puerto Vallarta all grown up. If you're going down the coast, be sure to stop in Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa, Acapulco, Puerto Escondido, and Huatulco. Maybe add Manzanillo to the list if you have time. If you're bouncing inland then stop in Tlacapaque, and Tonalá (near Guadalajara) and the pyramids at Teotihuacan (near CDMX). Tonalá has a HUGE tianguis twice a week - don't get lost! On your way back North do the Barrancas del Cobre (copper canyon) route - you're driving otherwise I'd say take the train, 'El Chepe'. But stop in Divisadero and take in the canyons and the adventure park there.

[@nicoleandmico]

We absolutely loved Mazatlan and can’t wait to go back. Thank you for all the recommendations! We’ll be sure to check them out when we head back up

[@Goofball-491]

I have been in Mazatlan before it’s really nice

[@nicoleandmico]

Amazing city 🥳

[@bw5911]

Love this video! I hope you do an accommodation video with prices.

[@nicoleandmico]

In a couple of weeks we are actually posting a video about pricing in Puerto Vallarta! Maybe you'll find that enjoyable :)

[@bw5911]

@@nicoleandmico thx u

[@RR64434]

Mazatlán has amazing seafood as well.

[@nicoleandmico]

Thanks for the tip!

[@marthakassandragarzonmoran1633]

Love this video! I’m from mazatlan and I’m very glad that you make a video showing Mazatlan, it’s growing like crazy as a tourist port but still for a lot of foreign people is dangerous but it’s not, thanks 4 the video 🫶🏻 By kass

[@nicoleandmico]

It’s such a great city to visit and live. 10/10 😁

[@rtectravel]

Love it. We were just in Costa Rica for a few weeks. Will you two be going that far?

[@BluSlade]

💙💙

[@joseangelhernandezpadilla5573]

maybe next time i can go the stone island and the "cerro of neveria" and se the cannon and the view is amaizng too and have to go a navigate in a yate throungh 3 island

[@nicoleandmico]

Yes we wanted to do that but didn’t get to. We will have to try it next time!

[@silvanogarciasanchez418]

I’m a local, and our weather is far off from “perfect year round” lmao, most of the year the heat is insufferable

[@cj9667]

Fun times! Omg. The food looks scrumptious! E’s having a blast! Love your smiles! Safe journey! Are you going to Cabo San Lucas?

[@nicoleandmico]

Thanks! We don't have plans to go to Cabo. We don't expect to make it to that part of Mexico for now, but maybe when we drive back to Canada one day!

[@85728itsmeee]

Did you say what month you are there? How's the water temperature at the beaches? I love a bathwater temperature!

[@nicoleandmico]

This was December and the water was awesome!

[@jonmasselink4214]

A helpful suggestion, the US is implementing strict rules around bringing a dog across the border. Be sure to plan ahead of time before coming back north.

[@nicoleandmico]

Thank you for mentioning this! We've heard some changes are coming that we'll have to be keeping an eye on

[@TtYoDkHpEsRkGpOkHgPfGkHdF]

i live in mazatlan and i heavly recomend go to galerias, playa brujas, zona dorada and the marina zone, this zones are the new side of the city cause the down town you review for me is too old, im saying this cause if u like the city theres a big lot of places that u left over to discover!

[@nicoleandmico]

Ah yes, I believe most of those spots are in the golden zone. We enjoyed our time in that area as well, it's beautiful!

[@jasonly1625]

Hi, great video! I’m planning to drive to Mexico and Mazatlan too from Calgary. Do you need a special car insurance? If so, where can I buy the insurance? TIA!!!

[@nicoleandmico]

How exciting!! From Calgary through the USA we used All State, but they don't cover Mexico. We bought car insurance through Lewis and Lewis for Mexico - it was the best priced insurance we could find. We did everything online/through email, but they're based in the USA if you want to call!

[@soniaaguirre3546]

You dont know how to wrap and hold a taco 😂😂😂😂 but it's always amazing see you try. You should pour the consome on top of the tostada too 😂😂😂😂

[@nicoleandmico]

We always do our best haha

[@octavioafolfocasasgarate4615]

I recommend coming on the day of the dead from the end of October,beginning of november

[@nicoleandmico]

Great idea! We’ll have to check that out. I bet the city is just spectacular during that time

[@TrueFamPodcasts]

i live here

[@MsOnitemi]

You should really just stay and settle here. It is in both of your souls

[@nicoleandmico]

It really is tempting! But we are excited to see more of Mexico and get into Central America :)

[@canelaarechiga9679]

gates over windows....made me laugh...

[@leonblack751]

Where the best hotels on the beach ♣︎

[@loudmouthnewyorker2803]

The Mighty Matzatlan Mystery: Who got the smelly feet? We'll never know.

[@nicoleandmico]

😂😂😂 exactly!

[@modestohuirache122]

Just know that Mexico is part of North America not central

[@nicoleandmico]

Yes it’s just on the way to Central America

[@RexPonder-y6b]

We found it very expensive. And the new government is very scary now in Mexico Be careful things are changing down here.

[@LivingandenjoyingLife]

I am planning on driving to Mexico next month to mazatlan, can you give me the route you used and possibly hotels to stay, because I don't want to drive at night, thanks

[@nicoleandmico]

Hey there! If you take a look at the videos before this one you’ll find videos about our drive down all the way from Canada. I think you’ll find some help in those. We generally stay in air BnB’s because we have our dog

[@LivingandenjoyingLife]

@@nicoleandmico which video? I don't want to search through all of them. Thanks

[@nicoleandmico]

Check out our playlist called season 4 😊

[@almaalambra7272]

Scenery near the Basilica is similar to that in the Philippines due to the 2 countries being colonized by Spain.

[@nicoleandmico]

Yes, for sure! Mico points out similarities between here and the Philippines quite often, especially with the food. We keep stumbling upon desserts from Mexico that are really similar to Filipino deserts he grew up eating 😊

[@VibrantViolets1983]

⁠I am so happy you guys enjoyed the pearl of the Pacific!! Please note that Plaza Machado was established by Juan Nepomuceno Machado. He is considered to be the father of the Mexican community of Mazatlan. He was a merchant from the Philippines who traded in fabric, pearls and silver. He settled on the coast of Sinaloa in 1829 where there were fishing villages and established a business financing pearl divers.

[@gerardodiazdiaz4847]

Mexico no esta en Centro America

[@nicoleandmico]

It’s in North America and is on our way to Central America 😊

[@KevinSmith-wj1hp]

Don’t ever go to the lighthouse it’s the worst thing to do not worth it at all

[@JulioReyFenix]

Mexico is North America, not South America

[@nicoleandmico]

Yes it’s on the way to Central America

[@michelsanchez8903]

U can stay so long you want except us people, we tire of them

[@nicoleandmico]

Thanks for watching!

[@danielromero8999]

Mazatlan is pretty dangerous right now. Hate to say it and ruin the fun, but it is. Specially the roads leading to it or away from it. Be careful. That route you're planning... goint into Central America and driving, is not the smartest move right now. It goes through some dangerous areas like Sinaloa, Guerrero and Michoacan at best. That's a "no, no" right now in Oct-Nov 2024.

[@pacosembrar]

Mazatlan es Norteamerica.

[@nicoleandmico]

Yes! It’s our first big stop on the way to Central America

[@Mexican01o101]

Rude tourist…

[@Kathryn551]

Rude person, it goes both ways dude.