Playa Del Carmen │ 10 Hours After Hurricane Beryl

Let’s walk together through Playa Del Carmen and check out the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. How much damage did she really do? Can we still party with no electricity?! Let’s find out
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[@fluffytail6355]

The poor street dogs injured by glass and flying debris just breaks my heart. Every dog should have a loving home.

[@theropemonster]

I so agree!! I wish there was a shelter at least for them for storms. That was the biggest heartbreak of this hurricane for me. Thanks for watching ❤️🇲🇽😎

[@patrickandrews5166]

Thanks for the update. I’ve been waiting for these to start coming out! I’m glad you are both safe and sound! It was a bigger storm than predicted, at least from the forecasts I saw. Things will rebound quickly and be back to normal. My wife and I had to cancel a trip back in ‘05 because of Wilma. We made it back a few months later and we were surprised at how quickly that town came back to normal. Wilma was a cat 5 if I remember correctly.

[@theropemonster]

Thanks so much Patrick! We are happy to be safe, electricity and sun are back, and life is good! And yes, Wilma was a BEAST! Glad you avoided her! Salud 🍻 ☀️😎🇲🇽

[@dianneszigety8847]

1988 Hurricane Gilbert struck PDC in a huge way. At the south of town, past the ferry dock there used to be beautiful homes. Gilbert came along and "removed" the sandy foundations and the houses were sitting a-tilt. ALL of what you see today in PDC was rebuilt after Gilbert so of course the buildings facing the sea have been built to current hurricane standards. Back in the 80s PDC was such a beautiful little fishing village and now it's sephora, Starbucks and H&M. Alas, all good things come to an end!

[@theropemonster]

@@dianneszigety8847 thanks so much for sharing that!! I wish we could’ve experienced the old PDC.. I’ve seen photos and it looked like an unspoiled paradise. Thanks for watching 🍻😎🇲🇽🏝️☀️

[@sylviarios5389]

Thanks, can’t wait to go!

[@theropemonster]

Things are looking beautiful today! Sun is out, wind is calm! Heading to Akumal today 🐢 🏝️😎☀️. You guys are coming soon, right?!

[@williamshaw8106]

I'll be there August 6th!! 🛬🇲🇽🏖️

[@krisdinardo7736]

Thanks for the update. Glad there’s not devastating damage to the area🙏🏾

[@theropemonster]

Thanks Kris! Same here, got our electricity back at home already and the sun is back out! Life is good ☀️ 😎🇲🇽❤️

[@ivansostaric6973]

Hey buddy, glad to see you and Ana ok. At Riu, workers did great job prepping. Riu Palace Mexico lost tiles from roofs, big mosaic tile dome damaged, pool area tiles look sandblasted. But staff did amazing job keeping food and drink available. Now workers are still hard at work cleaning up. By tomorrow, everything will be 100%. Muchos respect and love to the resort workers who, with no sleep, took care of guests while their families and homes were impacted. ¡Que viva México!

[@theropemonster]

That’s so great to hear, Ivan!! Muchas gracias for the update and I’m so glad you and your family are safe! I’m down in Akumal filming today and it’s looking beautiful. The beach and water are unreal here 🏝️🍻🇲🇽😎☀️

[@Sassygagirl]

I love that I found this channel & can check in on playa del Carmen. I've been there so many times , I recognize exactly where you are. Stay safe

[@theropemonster]

I’m also glad you found my channel!! Thanks for checking out my videos, Playa is so beautiful and really hard to beat! Hope you make it back soon 🇲🇽☀️🏝️😎

[@peterkappelmann3861]

Great Thanks for a Great Presentation. My hart bleeds for my home town. whilst traveling in Southern Africa wish I was there 😢😢

[@theropemonster]

Rest assured that things are already almost back to normal and the damage wasn’t too severe! Thanks for watching 😎🏝️🇲🇽❤️

[@unspokenheartstillness]

I enjoy St. John, USVI, because they shelter their animals. Give them homes.

[@theropemonster]

That’s amazing!! Hopefully PDC learns from them! Thanks for checking out the video ❤️ 🇲🇽 🐶

[@InMyBrz]

HEY Amigo ... glad you all survived ok ! Surprised how many people are out and about the next day. For the wind speed you had things are in pretty good shape ! Amazing nobody died That buoy probably took off for land when the chain snapped in the high seas I remember hurricanes hitting the Tampa Bay area as a kid and had lots of flooding and wind damage Brasil has NO hurricanes thank goodness Here in BR most stores have roll up metal doors infront of their regular doors (to keep from being robbed) but they would keep out flying shit if we had a big storm Stay safe !

[@theropemonster]

Thanks my friend! We are truly grateful. Living somewhere with no hurricanes most definitely has its appeal, but we simply love it here and take the good with the bad. I was in Akumal today and the beauty and serenity was next level. Brazil sounds nice. All the best my friend 😎🍻

[@j2dabmusic554]

thank you so much for the update....we love Playa so much and care for the people there.......glad you guys are safe and well......

[@theropemonster]

Thank YOU my friend!! ❤️🇲🇽😎

[@AdrianaZamayoa]

Wow!! Glad you’re well and safe!! So sad to see the damages and praying for a fast recovery! Thanks for sharing this video and hopefully you can show us more updates as the days go by! God Bless amigo ❤🙏

[@theropemonster]

Thanks Adriana, we really appreciate your kind words! Happy to be living life and that we are all ok! Sad about the doggies but hopefully the city will come up with a solution for them soon. I’m in Akumal and Playa Akumal filming an update here today and fully enjoying this place, and some tacos de pescado 😋. Muchísimas gracias de nuevo Adriana ❤️🇲🇽🏝️🍻

[@AdrianaZamayoa]

@@theropemonster Most definitely my friend!! Nothing like enjoying life with great health everything should be back to normal! Truly sad about the doggies 🥹 I have one of my own and love my Mimi! Shes a mix pincher and chihuahua 💕 I’ve had her for 11 years !! I’ll be waiting for your upcoming videos! And salud to you and Ana! Hugs 🤗🥰

[@hanidarwiche7477]

do u think theyl have it cleaned up and back to normal by the 17th of july lol?

[@theropemonster]

I actually do think so! The efforts here have been impressive and I’ve seen very little actual structural damage. Mostly broken windows etc. Thanks for checking out the video! Salud 🍻 🇲🇽😎☀️🏝️

[@sportymicahglick8522]

Great vid, your mike also performed well no apologies needed, glad you guys are well, see you in a month!

[@theropemonster]

Thanks for the feedback, my friend!! Glad to hear the microphone investment was a solid one… I definitely spent more than some KZbinrs who are using the Boya brand. Your trip is coming up quick! See you soon 🍻🏝️🇲🇽❤️

[@sportymicahglick8522]

lol not a trip, I’m taking your advice and moving there for hopefully forever!

[@FJD425]

Thank you for the update. I was there for ten days in June. Loved it. BTW the "P" was already missing when I was there (I wanted to take the obligatory pic with the sign, but with a missing letter there was no point.)

[@theropemonster]

That’s crazy about the P! Thanks for letting me know and for checking out the video! Salud 🍻 🇲🇽❤️🏝️

[@jijib7691]

Hey! I'm glad you're OK and that you have your health, and running water! I was watching 2 other Mexican KZbinrs I follow, and they both showed Renzo, the one and only business up and running early Friday 😂 I am looking forward to arriving next Saturday as it seems all will be restored! Hope to run into you and Ana! PS. Maybe I didn't see well, but I couldn't find the other linked video of your pre-hurricane swim and walk?

[@theropemonster]

Thanks Jiji!! Renzo is a machine haha! You did see correctly, unfortunately I haven’t uploaded that one yet due to lack of wifi and prioritizing the other “post hurricane” update but hopefully I’ll get that one up by tomorrow! Hope we see you around on 5th! I’m always at Renzos and in that area 🍕 😎🇲🇽🍻❤️

[@itzallover4us]

Small town. Went to Renzos yesterday, Paulo sat next to us. We must have just missed you. I was pretty out of it due to lack of sleep and coffee. Had to go twice because not much was open. You should check out ipana, one of the pools lost almost all their glass panels. Another pool lost a few of them. There's shards of glass all open the property. Great video!

[@theropemonster]

Thanks my friend! All the best to you 🍻😎🇲🇽🏝️

[@renter7]

Firstly, very glad to hear that you and Anna are Okay. We are from Minnesota and really have no idea what a hurricane is like. We found you on you tube fairly recently and really appreciate the very informative videos. Especially the beach updates, restaurants and the ones related to retiring there as we are of that age. You have seemed concerned about your audio with the new mic. Don't be. You sound better that 99% of the other videos we have watched. We have come to Playa 13 or 14 times since 2012 and planning to come again in February. Obviously we like it a lot and will be exploring long term stays in the future. Keep up the great videos. They are appreciated!

[@theropemonster]

Thanks my friend!! I really appreciate the feedback regarding the audio and also which videos you enjoy the most! February is such a beautiful time to be here! Playa is a great destination and long term home… I basically stopped here “on my way to Tulum” and just never left 😅❤️🏝️. Thanks for watching and for supporting the channel!! Salud and hope to see you around during high season 🍻🇲🇽😎

[@DougPVlogs]

We lucked out in Mérida Yucatan and Hurricane Baryl completely missed us.

[@theropemonster]

Glad to hear it!!

[@InMyBrz]

Saw Jose's video, yeah, just a little water in the streets

[@robbieogle8622]

I was in Cancun downtown. Damage minimal. Slept right through it. Flew to Mexico City the next evening into 80 degree weather.

[@theropemonster]

I’m glad Cancun held up fine! Thanks for that update and for checking out the video 😎🇲🇽❤️

[@adaml2932]

Did u fly Volaris or Viva?

[@grisfernandez7238]

New subscriber here... I'm glad I found your channel. My son went on vacation by himself and we were worried about the hurricane. Thank you for your video.

[@theropemonster]

My pleasure, I’m hoping you’ve heard from your son by now. As of now things are getting back to normal although between CTM and Colosio things are still dark. All the best to you and your family ❤️🇲🇽

[@tribemayamex]

the one that went by in 2021 had almost the same pattern. closer to tulum and only trees went down.

[@user-vt1pn3yq4w]

Let us know when ya get power... hang in there I will be there next Sunday

[@theropemonster]

We just got power back late last night so luckily I was able to upload the video!! I’ll be ready for that beer when you get here haha 🍻. Safe travels ✈️ 🇲🇽😎🏝️

[@user-vt1pn3yq4w]

@@theropemonster hell yeah, I will hit ya up when we get there

[@williamshaw8106]

I'll be there August 6th!! 🛬🇲🇽🏖️

[@MikeL1650]

I hope everything is cleaned up and normal by next month

[@theropemonster]

I’m sure it will be, I was impressed by the amount of cleanup already under way! Salud amigo 🍻😎🇲🇽☀️

[@MikeL1650]

@@theropemonster thanks for the update! I hope all is well and little to no casualties were experienced.

[@patrickandrews5166]

@@MikeL1650 it will cleaned up by the end of the weekend.

[@michaelhelms3145]

Headed down today from NC. Can you remind me where Jorge’s enchiladas are located?

[@theropemonster]

Nice!! Yea, Jorge’s quesadillas are on 2nd and 25th! If you walk west from the famous 5th Ave, on second, 4 blocks, you’ll see his stand on the corner. I’m sure he’ll be happy to see you. I know he’s having hernia surgery soon but I believe he’s still there and if not, the stand will still be open. He has hired a nice young lady and has taught her his quesadilla skills! Happy travels my friend! 🇲🇽🍻😎🏝️

[@adaml2932]

1:56 how long were you without electricity? No a/c in July is horrible

[@theropemonster]

We were lucky in this part of Colosio! Only about 24hrs or even a little less with no power. For some folks it was much, much longer. Between CTM and Ave Colosio it was days in the dark, no ac, and even no water including businesses like Emilio’s (pizza spot). No ac is brutal here this time of year, no doubt

[@hillarynewman8220]

Dick and Willie's hung out because of the Round shape... the wind was coerced to slide around it 😂 then sure the reinforced steel barb.. kept it up!

[@theropemonster]

Hahaha love it!! I was waiting for a good Dick and Willys comment 🤣😂. Much love Hillary, thanks for watching 🍻😎🇲🇽❤️🏝️

[@unspokenheartstillness]

New Name: Like the new name----Lala

[@MikeL1650]

Damn

[@theropemonster]

We also got our electricity back already 👍🏼

[@MikeL1650]

@@theropemonster 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@tribemayamex]

the houses are not made of wood and gypsum, like in America, so they can last a bit longer.

[@theropemonster]

Haha facts bro, these houses are built with reinforced concrete. Straight fortresses! Felt safe throughout. Thanks for watching 🇲🇽🍻😎

[@InMyBrz]

BIG DANGER for termites tho !

[@DanBallzerian]

It was cat 2 not 3

[@theropemonster]

Well, with 3-4 m storm surges and gusts over 178km/h it was technically right on the verge of a cat 3 by definition 👍🏼

[@DanBallzerian]

@@theropemonster nope weather reported 2

[@DanBallzerian]

Is life not suppose to go on after a hurricane obviously there’s more people outside after a hurricane you don’t have much education

[@theropemonster]

lol haters gotta hate 😅

[@bjarnesegaard5701]

Thanks roapmonster

[@theropemonster]

Thank YOU Bjarne! Hope all is well with you 🍻☀️😎

[@SammyHamawi]

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