TULUM or PLAYA DEL CARMEN: Which is BETTER?

[@brianpato]

Good one!!! As a mexican national i appreciate your down to earth review. keep it going

[@bladerunner4295]

You can also take the ferry from PDC to Cozumel - $25 USD round-trip when I went last

[@vondrakula4716]

The Tuluminatis took me out LOL there's no better way to describe them.

[@latinstuff1]

Lmao is there such thing ? Haha

[@isabeljauma1263]

Haaa

[@m1y00t00b]

Now this is the way you do a video! Great insight and commentary without a whole lot of fluff and useless information.

[@dwanhd590]

One of the best travel videos I’ve watched. Very informative & I love the comparison. I love the sarcasm 😆

[@donkraus1991]

Just a heads up about Tulum. The infrastructure, water and sewer, and electric are a wreck. Playa at least is up to date

[@ScottBrio]

Awesome video dude- you covered all the things my GF and I wanted to know about each place and the differences between the two. We'll be staying in Playa Del Carmen. Video and audio quality are on point too which isn't always a given with travel videos. Cheers!

[@ScottBrio]

@Silvia Hoard we stayed with a friend who lives downtown Playa. It was free and awesome :)

[@NorthElevation]

This video is awesome. I was trying to decide between the two and because of this video I’ll be staying in Playa del Carmen. But I’ll visit Tulum for a day just to wait in line to pose for the same pic that everyone posts on social media. 🤣

[@MonkeyPodBand]

Tuluminati!!!! LOL. Best review of the area I've seen so far.

[@_Hari_06]

Hey Kevin! Glad to have you back. I was a regular throughout the China vlogs but lost touch somewhere in between. Hoping to see more of these Mexico vlogs and other Hispanic countries as well. Cheers mate!

[@Eli.Booo04]

Playa del Carmen is the Best🇲🇽🔥😍

[@SarahKotri]

Taking my daughter to Tulum in Feb You gave me a good idea of what to expect. She will love it there… hope this mama can keep up with her. Thanks

[@johnpardo7476]

Absolutely LOVED this review..... PHENOMENAL! Thanks man! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@blackbirdbeatle]

You forgot renting a car. I got a car from a great French Canadian lady based in Playa Del Carmen and went up and down the coast from the border and the ruins, to Isla Mujeres. No fuss, no scams, you just need to be assertive driving and watch out for gas station tricks. But we saw so many things that we otherwise wouldn't like far flung cenotes.

[@bettywhite2694]

Which ones? I’ve been to a bunch just from taking the bus or taxi and it was dirt cheap

[@adrianal3269]

Glad I saw this video as I was questioning which town I should hit this coming winter. Def will stay at PDC. Thanks so much!

[@drleo6409]

You seem to be analytical and logical which makes for a great detailed review. Also comparing things without bias. Letting each TYPE of person decide what they will enjoy

[@lukumonadisa6809]

Bruh, came for the commentary and stayed for the music. Bravo!

[@mixedinsideofme8686]

Great review!! You hit it on the nail with Playa but I've never been to Tulum so will explore more of that. Thanks!

[@Theonegrinchin]

Nice informational video bro , keep grinding. Going back to playa soon and I loved it

[@marthaguillu4583]

You’ve made my decision so easy. Thank you 😊 I’m going to Playa del Carmen for a week and lot you stated it is more developed and much more affordable. Thank Muchas gracias muchacho 😊

[@charlesmauro1]

Great presentation and I appreciate your show and tell with frankness. You're a natural in how you present! Best with your future with your aspirations and purpose in life.

[@Monkeyabroad]

Thank you

[@estimatorguysedmonton7160]

Thank you for this Informative Video Bruv, Heading to PDC this June 14th 🎉

[@Twillis600]

Great info! Appreciate the information as it truly provides more insight than just the regular tourist sales pitch.

[@dreyvyenielo6137]

You completely nailed it with this video! Perfectly described and showed the vibes of each place. Loved you description of the tuluminati! Hilarious!

[@JamieHartMusic]

i can't they are advertising Buffo like this-- this can be so dangerous. I'm so glad you had a great experience, mine was traumatic

[@MitchGoldhvu]

having explored both - I agree with all of your observations, not some - but all. well done

[@luke-ti3fu]

Great video. I'm doing 6 months in plays del Carmen next year

[@marielp.9666]

Really helpful. I m just going for 4 days 5 nights. So I guess I will Enjoy more Playa del Carmen

[@whgdmstor]

I feel like i've traveled to the both places. Looking forward to your next video 🐒🐒

[@kodakv603]

Playa Del Carmen has so many bars, restaurants, stores, and night life on 5th Ave. The walk ability is great! Credit cards are widely accepted and 5th Ave is only two blocks from the beach. Hands down PDC is better than Tulum. For less than $100 you can go to a beach club, have some drinks and food there, walk back to 5th Ave and have a massage and still have money left over.

[@FyahAlex]

This couldn’t be more accurate…like 1000% accurate!! Headed back to PDC in 3 weeks!

[@c.chavis6314]

Great info. Great job. Thanks!!

[@katiep6294]

Super helpful! Thanks Kevin.

[@chantelllove9914]

I’ve been to both years ago and enjoyed both as well. However, when I revisited Tulum in 2020, it was very tuluminati!

[@marley551]

Tuluminati? 😂 Nice term hahaha

[@rewrknme]

Thank you so much this was so helpful!

[@monimal4670]

well alright, i gotta say my tulum was amazing, and you did not mention the cenotes!!!! tulum has so many and that smallness of it allows for more intimate connections with the land and fellow travelers

[@Carolinapetroska]

Tulum sucks. Never again

[@moezarty]

Thank you posting this great video.

[@djamelferah1448]

thank you very much for the advice. the pictures are great❤

[@chloegeorge5026]

I fell in love with Tulum about 10 years ago. We've visited again about 4 times - for about 2 weeks each time. I have a feeling I won't be enjoying Tulum anymore but my husband who really didn't want to go there the first time is insistent we go. So we probably will but.... I just don't think it will be the magical place it was every other time we've gone....

[@myvictory8294]

Go to Puerto Aventuras

[@davidarmitage9041]

@@myvictory8294 Good suggestion. I saw a travel show on cable tv about it and was very impressed. We stay in PDC during the winter and take the Colective to Tulum. It’s changed quite a bit over the past ten years. Wait until the train and the Tulum airport are are in operation. It’s good that you saw Tulum before it turns into another Cancun😢.

[@mariamar2114]

I recommend to all foreigners to visit *Guanajuato* this month the *Cervantino International Festival* begins, invited countries Korea🇯🇵 and Canada 🇨🇦, lots of art, urban rock, jazz.

[@manueljimenez3326]

Didn't know about DMT being a thing down there. I don't know how safe I would feel doing it down there.

[@franciscovilla1100]

Bro what u mean, Mexicans are pioneers when it comes to psychedelics they introduced shrooms to the world we have the most species of psychedelic shrooms then anywhere in the world, ever heard of Maria Sabina? And when it comes to dmt we have a frog in Sonora which they extract their poison that contains dmt it’s been going on to thousands of years.

[@neenaliao5002]

Great video and explanation ♥️♥️

[@DanielleEason]

Love this thank you!!!

[@canadian1445]

Great video man!

[@Monkeyabroad]

Thank you!

[@laydeeteenat07]

Great video! Since you’ve been to Tulum a couple of times - what hotel/resort would you recommend for the best beach/ activity experience? Thanks!

[@mattkelly7752]

What do you recommend for going to Cancun for the first time. Cancun, puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen?

[@yolandagaeta428]

Great content. Your video helped me make up my mind on which place to visit first. Playa del Carmen I think will be a better fit for me. Thanks for posting great information. Keep your shirt off, it is a great way of promotion your videos. lol

[@barbmakota2911]

Prices are about to go way up in Tulum as they are now building a new airport

[@SebCryptoTrades]

Love the videos, keep it up!

[@Monkeyabroad]

Thank you so much

[@RyanRhodes90]

Very helpful-- thank you!

[@QuintusBatiatus]

Went to both as well, there's other beaches in Tulum, free of charge, with locals, lots of restaurants/bars(expensive tho). There you will meet more 'normal' international people living there. Besides that your video resume it all.

[@QuintusBatiatus]

@Silvia Hoard I took an airbnb

[@WhoCares..808]

Good honest opinion! Thanks!

[@jessebahun8769]

Do you see a lot of people that have moved to Playa Del carmen from other countries and end up moving there permanently? Also what gym do you reccomend while you were there?

[@MexicoTijuana741]

Man the coffee up there can be amped up lol 😂

[@kickzfanatic]

im looking at options. I went to Puerto Vallarta and want to go somewhere similar... any suggestions

[@ExquisiteKreationsLLC]

This was super helpful

[@gemmalouiserowledge545]

History drawn to the name and the heart

[@Wayne_R]

playa del carmen was awesome. Barcelo maya beach is also pretty nice

[@daviddawei9145]

Both are Gringo Central now... Unfortunately too many Foreigners are going to Mexico now and ruining these places (they used to be fantastic, but less so now)

[@Monkeyabroad]

You can say this about almost any place worth visiting

[@richiesd1]

Actually I’m glad Americans are going to Mexico. For many years, Mexico had a bad rap as a dangerous place. Logically, Americans should vacation and retire in Mexico - it’s just a natural fit.

[@daviddawei9145]

@@Monkeyabroad not really... if the world wasn't shut down, most of those people wouldn't be there. It ruins it for those of us who will be there when they're gone

[@CripplingDuality]

@@Monkeyabroad The problem with places like the big tourist hubs in Quintana Roo is that people don't just visit, they stay, set up businesses, and gentrify. It's not the same as, say, Siem Reap where the issue is primarily that there are too many people around.

[@lilmissexotic]

The safer area of Tulum is very “sceney” and extremely expensive- all you will see are “influencers” everywhere taking pics at the beach clubs/parties, etc. It’s a cool vibe though for ONLY 1-2 days max - it all starts to get extremely boring after that (whereas playa del carmen is a vibe 24/7- stayed for over a month each time I’ve gone there) Btw, they also have random deep house parties in the jungle that are pretty cool. Just be mindful of your surroundings at all times and go out in large groups.

[@seang2012]

If we visit, will Kevin tour us around the towns? Shirtless, of course.

[@Monkeyabroad]

Yeah absolutely, I'll even pay for your flight and accommodation too!

[@seang2012]

@@Monkeyabroad guys with ripped bods are not allowed to be sarcastic.

[@alonsondg7979]

Best wishes and congratz from PERÚ , thanks for the tips and details, .I'll be in Quintana Roo in 10 days. Definitely Playa del Carmen is the Best option and more genuine essence ,personal view o point. I love México . Hugs and Best regards bro from the country of the Incas.

[@qianaclayton4156]

Excellent video!! I've recently seen news articles about the cartel killing innocent tourists in Tulum & Cancun. Would you recommend traveling there now? I've really been wanting to go to Tulum. Maybe just for a few days. You definitely peaked my interest in Playa del Carmen. Thanks for sharing video!

[@Monkeyabroad]

Someone died in a car accident this week. You’d better avoid all automobiles, and sell your car. That’s how I feel about avoiding Mexico because of cartel news

[@bettywhite2694]

@@Monkeyabroad really the worst thing you have to worry about here is being scammed.

[@tanyadawn2217]

Great info!

[@naanadia7791]

Tulum certainly

[@GMeza-cy5xv]

Cozumel...

[@Mariasfoodworld]

Playa is way better

[@SL-rn2bd]

Tulum seems to be filled with Yuppies from NYC, for the past few years.

[@Carolinapetroska]

I agree.

[@stephenmiles2928]

Loving the videos man! What are your travel plans for the rest of the year? Are you staying in Mexico or planning to visit more countries? Would love to see you in Europe one day 😁

[@Monkeyabroad]

Thank you so much. Gonna be traveling all over Mexico for a few months, starting soon. Then gonna continue into Central America and South America. If things pick up-like I plan-then Europe after. Cheers :)

Visit Puerto Morelos. Between Playa and Cancun.

[@tatianagonzalez-argoti9497]

Best part of Playa is definitely the diving

[@wagnercorrea_]

I love Playacar. Iberostar is a oasis. 🥰🥳

[@canadianloon6433]

Very helpful Thanks

[@spirittravels.]

great video. Which camera did you use please??

[@BH-br4ee]

Hello Kevin, you're not teaching in China anymore?

[@Jocelyn-ml3gv]

Haha the Tuluminati looks a lot like people who go to burning man! Would you say there's pretty good nightlife in Playa del Carmen? Deciding between there and Cancun (or spending some time in both). I mostly enjoy going out and adventuring/sightseeing, but also like to go out at night and have partying!

[@Monkeyabroad]

Playa del Carmen is better than Cancun in pretty much every category, EXCEPT beach. The beach in Cancun is better than PDC and Tulum combined

[@749260]

Can someone tell me how to get into the Tulum private bar/beach. What clubs are good to say I'm going to? Thank you 🥰

[@waynesouthwick]

grat information. thank you

[@Sophie-fb7ws]

Liefs in tulum is so good!

[@madeyoulook2869]

bruh this funny af LOL

[@kamaishasanders3807]

In Playa del Carmen where to you find a Wal-Mart and laundromat?

[@Monkeyabroad]

There’s a Walmart on 30th street. And 20 laundromats throughout the town

[@myvictory8294]

May Google help you

[@itsbenslife4453]

Well made video 😊 I do prefer the more casual travel videos aposed to a guide to a place though

[@Monkeyabroad]

Totally understand. I'm playing around with all forms of content right now. In the future I'll be traveling through Mexico, so I won't have time to produce such detail-oriented content like this. Cheers

[@daniellamarinucci5475]

Tulum Centro is where the culture is and less touristy than hotel Zone Tulum and Playa Del carmen.

[@marieval1034]

I went to Tulum 6 days I regret it . Very expensive , beautiful but I for bored . Too hyped ! For nothing …. Taxis r sooo expensive . The beach’s Ms the city are not close and you get stuck in traffic . Looking forward ro Playa ! Great video !

[@gerardomorales2580]

How much did u spend for 6 days

[@adri6963]

Put on a shirt please! I am not ready for so much hotness. I have to say I love Tulum, there restaurants there are just amazing, but the prices are ridiculous.

[@mhewitt67]

Thank you for the info Kevin. We are planning a trip next summer. Hoping to have my wife fall in love with Mexico, so we can move after retirement. What is Playa Del Carmen's vibe for 50+ retirees? Anyone...

[@noececiliano8394]

I am building some cabins in Tulum in the jungle. If you are interested we can talk about it.

[@caseyadams760]

Hey Kevin do u think it’s worth staying at an all inclusive resort? Or is it a rip off? And how is the weather in June? Is there hurricane’s??

[@Monkeyabroad]

nah skip the all inclusive. it's always a great time to visit/stay in mexico :) cheers

[@awakeintulum8270]

Remember to check out current social + cultural events on @AwakeInTulum !!

[@planetgrapes3696]

very accurate my friend

[@diegoibarra7447]

not a mariachi band lol but we forgive you because of the great content

[@leetaylor3895]

Not much to do in Tulum? Well, since apparently you've never visited the town of Tulum, but only the beach road, I guess you'd get that impression. Perhaps a 4th visit to Tulum and spending a few days & nights in the town of Tulum would give you a much different perspective. Sorry, this video is a fail. Not even one shot or mention of the entire city of Tulum?? Huh?

[@Monkeyabroad]

City of Tulum has a few taco stalls and a hat store. I’m not falling for this one

[@medeyabenidze9942]

There’s definitely more than a couple of taco stands and a hat store in Tulum town. 🙂 I would recommend you connect with someone who lives there and spend your next trip in centro + check out the other side of the beach road which is the public side. You only presented a fraction of Tulum. Enjoy your stay in MX!

[@elenashakuto2297]

Playa Del Carmen taxi costs around 200 pesos per 10-15 minutes ride. I haven’t even heard about 60 pesos prices. It’s not true. And yes we tried bargaining

[@DreKC]

Dope 👌🏻

[@markmclendon5834]

That was good.

[@mdnavid959]

Different countries different girlfriends!! 🤣 Dope

[@tris228]

Yo!!! Where have you been!

[@romainpelletier4920]

N'y l'un n'y l'autre merci 🤣

[@nathan_ro]

Would you pick Thailand or Mexico right now can’t choose where to go

[@Monkeyabroad]

Depends. For me, now, México. When I was single and into partying, Thailand

[@nathan_ro]

@@Monkeyabroad I was in Thailand until July and will prob head back when they open everything up again I just assumed Mexico was still buzzing as I remember last year seeing loads of expats were there when I was in Thailand

[@LisaF777]

Thailand for sure! I've visited both, twice

[@mauriceleandro277]

😍

[@oviandre]

[@EstudioCybernetico]

playa del carmen is better