🚨Tulum EXPOSED: Scams, Must Know Tips & Secrets You Can't Miss!

[@twosolesabroad]

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[@thatmonster8]

why cant Mexico be expensive ?

[@daniellamarinucci5475]

@@thatmonster8 when the staff make $5 dollars a day, but the drinks are $40 cad, that's more then anywhere else except vegas. I don't know anywhere where its 50$ cad to go 5-10 minutes in a taxi other than the Cancun to Tulum strip and you can't bargain. But down the street in Tulum central its cheap, its hotel zone, cabs that makes it out of the ordinary and makes Europe look so cheap in places where there isnt garbage dumping all over the place. Everything in this video was spot on and you can visit knowing all this and know how to handle it. The cenotes and Yucatan culture is still very special. You still can bargain at shops in English but cabs forget it. They charge high prices to to latino travelers too.

[@felicous]

I was planning on going to Tulum for my birthday as a solo traveller. From watching this video twice (different times) youve convince me to make a hard pass I'm not supporting a place that takes advantage of its main source of income. I don't want to be walking around feeling like someone's bank machine. The Mayans would have been ashamed of what has become of their sacred city. I loved this video, thanks

[@buddybope5077]

Gotta have your own Experience on things 🙌🏾

[@eddie-gv4po]

You don't know you Mayan history lol

[@Legalmentcesar]

Saw this video before my tulum tryp, thought you guys were exagerating but OMG you saved me so much money and time in tulum!!! Thanks for the video!

[@steinobert]

Just returned from a 2 week-vacation in Tulum (2 adults, 2 teenage kids). First timers and I can truly confirm all of the things being said in the vid. Never ever in my whole life I had felt such an exploitation just because of being a visitor. It literally felt like manoeuvring through an obstacle course made of scam which was really annoying. I blame it on fast growth of this place and the unstoppable greed for money, both from locals and foreign investors. Don’t get me wrong - there are hidden gems to be found and in our case the beach (Playa Santa Fe) was absolutely flawless but in the way travellers are being treated I would say that this is the beginning of the downfall of Tulum. Which is a shame, but self made. “You can fool some people sometimes, but you can’t fool all the people all the time” (Bob Marley) P.S.: a friend of ours was witness of a cartel related shooting in one of the beach clubs where 2 two foreigners got killed by stray bullets on Friday, feb 9th. The DJ didn’t even pull down the volume. This is just sick.

[@twosolesabroad]

Sorry you had a bad experience 🥹 this is exactly why we made this video, we felt like people should be aware before heading there. Of course, everyone is going to have a different experience while visiting, but me, personally, I would only recommend Tulum if you are going to stay in an all inclusive hotel (which you will not hear me recommend often, if ever).

[@wilder666]

We live in Cancun. The taxis there are expensive but NOTHING can compare to the rates in Tulum! It’s horrible there! Less than 15% of hotels and homes are connected to a sewage system. Everyone else dumps the sewage into the waters that feed into cenotes. Avoid this town!

[@felicous]

Yes, thanks to these videos and comments, such as yours. Has convinced me to make a U-turn

[@jennyhong6746]

Maybe that explains why I got so sick after my cenote experience 🙄. Tulum is def low vibe. Never going back.

[@Maryisthegoldengirl]

Awesome videos! I love watching you guys because your descriptions are very accurate!! Looking forward to your next destination!

[@michaelrivera2872]

Wow this was honestly the most in-depth video that I have found about Tulum. We are going to be going first week of March so I like to know what I’m getting into. Thank you so much for covering everything. ❤

[@twosolesabroad]

We definitely had A LOT to say 😂 Hope you enjoy it 🥰

[@Cooperbokeh]

Oh shit, I’ll be there the first week of March too! Lmmfao.

[@wilder666]

Save your money! Go to Chetumal or Puerto Morelos. I live in Quintana Roo and Tulum is well known by locals to stay clear. I’ve yet to meet anyone who is an experienced traveler or a local who has ever had a good time in Tulum. It’s just a wall to wall tourist trap!

[@Cooperbokeh]

@@wilder666 Yepp, I just left there two days ago. Go to Bacalar. Stay away from Mahahual also. Ima be uploading a video soon about the bullshit, and good shit of the trip. Bottom line, those two cities jack up prices cuz of tourists. But Bacalar is not like that.

[@lomogretta]

@@wilder666 what about Playa del carmen? I am trying to plan my month in Cancun area, i don't know spanish and also i am not american to pay 50$ for cab. So i am looking for easy stay to work and to swim

[@davidvalerio2329]

I’ve been to Tulum about 4 times it is expensive , but I’ve never been scammed , I’ve been to Spain ,Madrid Barcelona and other parts of Spain and been scammed there and in Italy by Africans not the locals , same in France . You just have to be wise you can get scammed any where in the world if you don’t use common sense

[@WayneGluyas]

Great video thanks for being honest about your experience

[@twosolesabroad]

Thank you. We try to keep it real 💪

[@camels9654]

I'm in Tulum and cut my stay short by a month. Just trying to work here remotely is impossible, everyone sees you as an ATM and they just gouge you on everything. I paid $25 for a cab 5 min to the grocery store, another $25 back. Groceries are running me $350/week. If I eat out it's $50 for one person and it's not good! Honestly it's hard to enjoy your time when all you are doing is emptying your wallet into the hands of these scammy locals. I'll never come back to this place, the streets are lined with garbage too.

[@twosolesabroad]

We definitely feel you! It’s also so hard to trust honest people, because you are in a constant defense mode on who is trying to take advantage of you. 🥹

[@mattstone8878]

Wow...

[@jh11ful]

We just came back from a week vacation. We got scammed. It's not worth it - definitely the worst place I've visited. The food is pure shit unless you go to a higher end restaurant, which is ridiculously expensive. You're better off renting a car. Taxis are a no no. You don't feel like you're experiencing a culture down there, which is very disappointing

[@mattstone8878]

@jh11ful Wow I am sorry for you buddy. I just got back from that area 10 min ago. I stayed at the Xcaret Hotel and it was quite literally the best experience of my entire life. 😩

[@directrue1742]

Try costa rica is a small country with caribbean, pacific, mountains, volcanos, forest and much more is a Green beautiful place..

[@rastabob123]

I was there in October , I had no negative experiences when I was there . Never was stopped by the police , never got scammed by the vendors. I rented a car and retuned it no problem.

[@WK3nn3dy]

The car rental from Enterprise was the best thing we did. I have to admit this is the route. Also, always use a credit card. Don't use cash and speak SPANISH!

[@vickie3237]

Stop lying

[@cupidok2768]

ew taxi mafia. omg this is scary!! why they go?! omg they alive still how they survived? y they stay 6 months?! just run!!!

[@Zorazora1234]

rastabob123 you know you’re lying

[@thebodyclockco]

Thats cus ur name is rastabob, chill vibes attract chill vibes... I been there years an they try it with me i just drive off 😂

[@gp4112]

I live in Tulum, the taxi drivers are mafia, I suggest you to avoid them, It Is cheap to rent a car, scooter RTV, bicycles, It Is a cheap way to move all the Time during your stay.

[@coffeeplse3224]

I just got back a week ago from Tulum. All these things do happen. My hotel charged me $30 for 1 Margarita. We got cheated so much!!!It was so so expensive.

[@freddymarcos442]

The hidden gem of Tulum. I found a place in the hotel zone on the beach that is beautiful. Not like the other expensive tourist traps. It’s located km 8.5 in the hotel zone directly on Tulum beach called camping Chavez. They only charge $200 Mx or $15 usd. That includes: beach beds, bathrooms, showers with hot and cold water, WiFi. They also have good food and drinks for really good prices compared to all the other places. No minimum consumption! Don’t leave Tulum without checking it out.

[@lomogretta]

they charge 80$ per day for a tent

[@directrue1742]

Go to Costa Rica!! 🇨🇷 🌊🌎🏄‍♂️🦋🇨🇷 Caribbean, pacific, mountains, volcanos in a short drive from each other!! and people are nice!!!

[@thebodyclockco]

Ultra Expensive ultra americanized safari park, yeah ok 😂

[@sandoval1977]

Go to Guatemala then, cheap.

[@Lionkawaii]

"Wherever you go, as soon as it becomes popular, problems like the ones mentioned will start to arise."

[@jenjam5441]

I had a terrible experience in tulum. I’m Mexican and the cops tried it with me. I wasent having it but the scared my friend into paying. I was upset. It’s beautiful but they seen my white friends and all they wanted to do was scam us. Def just lay low and try to blend in with locals

[@twosolesabroad]

Wow, that sounds like a really rough time you had there, and we're genuinely sorry to hear it. 😔 It's such a shame when the beauty of a place is overshadowed by these kinds of experiences. And you're spot on with the advice to try and blend in with the locals. It's unfortunate, but being cautious is sometimes necessary. Thanks for opening up and sharing your experience. Hoping your next adventure is nothing but smooth sailing! ⛵

[@marreco1220]

Unfortunately i need to say, i had very bad experience with locals. I am shocked, how naive I was. Dont trust nobody there, they are all in the hustle. Its a narco village and the people are fucked up. Every business needs to pay the cartels. There are two cartels rrunning the village. Problems with Police, problems with my debit card, my credit card. Phishing, frauds, scams and garbage everywhere. I was five weeks in whole Yucatan peninsula, had my base in Tulum. I saw too much. Dont go there alone, if you are a Mexican girl. Besos

[@MariolaHupert]

Amazing explanation how Tulum looks like. Thanks guys.

[@twosolesabroad]

Glad you liked it! 🙌

[@mariannegiblin1328]

Very thoughtful and informative. Dengue and the mold experience is really scary. It was a sweet, charming, hippie enclave when I was there 30 years ago.

[@aditishah4058]

Most favorite video of Tulum and what to expect! Thank you for your depth!

[@ErikaPerez-eh1wu]

My husband and I were thinking of going to Tulum in January for our 10th wedding anniversary but after this video I am going somewhere else

[@twosolesabroad]

Go to Colombia!! 😍🇨🇴

[@DammitRaqueL]

Thanks for this video it is extreamly informative!!!

[@aubrieh4]

This was an amazing video. Best video I’ve seen in prep of my trip to Tulum. Very informative. Thank you for your in depth perspective on keeping everyone safe and out of scams when visiting Tulum. 😊

[@twosolesabroad]

Glad to help! Safe travels! ❤️

[@steveb.5617]

I just stayed 4 weeks in Tulum, it is a small town but more expensive than most Mexican towns or cites. The hotel zone in Tulum has crazy stupid prices for hotels, food and drinks, NOT worth it. Instead stay somewhere along Avenue Coba (below highway 307) and go to the beaches around Playa Paraiso where the prices are much, much better. .

[@pherylihy58]

Thanks for the video. My friends and I are planning a bachelor party and now might reconsider coming here considering all the constant scams, etc.

[@FyahAlex]

While they’re not guaranteeing that you’ll be a victim of the things they’ve mentioned, they do exist and do occur often enough to be mentioned. I’m not in anyone’s pockets, but to me Tulum is one big money trap. I personally go to Playa Del Carmen and it’s a much better, much more comfortable stay even if the beaches in Tulum are better. Great, honest review.

[@twosolesabroad]

This 🙌 Thank you!

[@kurrizzle]

Amazing video, thank yall so much for the in-depth tips! The whole time I was watching I hardly noticed the time going by

[@twosolesabroad]

Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@emmm_4465]

I’m on a budget so Tulum is a big no for me! Explore Puerto Escondido next, it’s wonderful ❤ Thank you

[@twosolesabroad]

Yes 🙌 budget can definitely go out the window in Tulum.

[@Carolinapetroska]

I won't go back to Tulum. Big scam.

[@melontusk9660]

I have travelled to a lot of countries but will always avoid places like this. I don't care how beautiful your country is. If there is a culture to scam tourists youb aren't getting a single $ from me.

[@WayneGluyas]

Love your comment

[@twosolesabroad]

Great comment. We traveled quite a bit around Mexico, and nowhere did we feel the way we did in Tulum. Feels like some changes need to be made if they want people to continue coming there.

[@mattstone8878]

Do not travel to China.

[@DEParks]

Such an in-depth presentation, Thank You!

[@umanapresents]

I left Tulum in 2019. Its sad to think that the music is gone from Tulum . But I guess is a global thing. after seeing how New York edginess and party scene begun to die after 911, so did the vibes around the world. Tulum begun to lose its magic slowly after 2012.

[@Zorazora1234]

Read Justin Raiford’s story … he went to Tulum for vacation, he’s now paralyzed.. good luck if you need medical care

[@lanzalive6469]

Thanks for the video, was thinking to go to holiday ther , but after watching it i don't go ther any more .

[@BettyBoon]

WoW! I was there in the early 80's, and it was nothing but the ruins and a campground. We had the pristine beach all to ourselves! I loved snorkeling at Xel-Ha...we hitchhiked there, and I saw my first barracuda. So sad to see all the garbage everywhere now.

[@gabrielwilamowskiprzewodni1532]

I came back from Tulum yesterday. I was there for 2 weeks. This is my 4th visit. This is a fantastic place for a holiday - although it is expensive - especially restaurants and taxis, but in my opinion it is absolutely worth it. Scam...hmm - it happens, but compared to Thailand, Morocco, or Barcelona, ​​there is nothing to complain about.

[@eeze0013]

How was the seaweed? We are going in April. Any bar or club you recommend?

[@WK3nn3dy]

The scam rate was about 1 in 4 transactions. Cancelled them all with my bank. Easy.

[@a1cwillette]

​@@WK3nn3dyhow did your bank allow this? Didn't they charge you to cancel the transactions?

[@WK3nn3dy]

@@a1cwilletteNo they allowed it. Goldman Sachs Apple card.They are aware of scams in Mexico. Took less than 5 minutes every time so I stopped using cash the rest of my time there.

[@LastExile83]

I'm here right now, and everything other than the police shakedown (fingers crossed) is or has happening/happened to us. I'm also Hispanic and speak Spanish fluently which doesn't prevent the scams or price gouging. Im here for a week with my wife for her birthday and planned on a budget that would be more than enough for a week on South Beach (or Iowa 😉), and I can also confirm that it will definitely need to be increased! Not because we're doing crazy, wild, exclusive things. Just normal stuff like hitting the beach and having 2 to 3 drinks each. I swear, if this place could charge you for air, they would. Las Vegas has nothing on Tulum. Oh, one thing I don't think this video mentioned, if you want to see the Ven a la Luz statue, it's also behind a pay wall and costs. It'll cost you $60 pesos for 60 seconds. It's very beautiful here, but the price gouging leaves you with regret at the end of it. 3 out of 10 - Don't recommend.

[@twosolesabroad]

Sorry you are having similar experience. That is very true, being hispanic and speaking Spanish definitely doesn't prevent most of the things we mentioned in Tulum. As for the Ven a la Luz statue, you actually got a discounted price, because we paid $80 MXN for 60 secons, we actually mention that in our video about "Things to do in Tulum" 😄, it seems like they change the prices depending on the time of the year and the mood. PS. Loved the Iowa remark 🤣

[@YellaBellaReno]

More than a week in South Beach is a pretty damning thing to say. Is it really that bad?

[@marreco1220]

$cam village run by the narcos. Not safe for women travelling alone. Google f.e. Susan Berry Tulum

[@decabello67]

Thanks for the info. I was thinking of going to Tulum, but really had a bad feeling about that place. NOT THE PLACE FOR ME!

[@YanZLuv]

W❤W, Thanks for the in-depth info. I'll be going to Tulum and you guys have done my H.W😅

[@twosolesabroad]

Happy to help! 🙌♥️

[@timothy92109]

Great video! Do you guys take your dog on the scooter? Is it allowed? We are going there for couple month with our pup.

[@twosolesabroad]

We do! We purchased a backpack that she was riding in. We had no issues with a dog on a scooter!

[@timothy92109]

@twosolesabroad Cool! We lived in Thailand and in Bali before and are used to take our pup on the scooter all the time there. We weren't sure if we could keep doing that in Mexico.

[@twosolesabroad]

@@timothy92109​​⁠oh that is awesome! We were actually thinking of going to Thailand and Vietnam but weren’t surev how dog friendly they are! Do you think its good places for a pup? 🥹❤️

[@queenofcolor6960]

I’m going for spring break in April , my best friend and I are hiring a private driver in a suburban type vehicle from Cancun to tulum…Do you recommend? Also, how much do you recommend to spend for 5 days ? What shoes do you recommend in Tulum during April? Also do you recommend nightlife? I’m skeptical about going out at night…also what bug spray do you recommend?

[@GuacPapi]

Private transportation is nice. I've always done USA transfers or Canada transfers maybe 10+ times and was very happy.

[@GuacPapi]

$150 per person per day is a rough estimate but it can vary wildly depending on what you do. A beach club could eat that up easily with $15+ drinks but a couple cenotes and eating in Tulum Centro could cost only $30 for the day.

[@GuacPapi]

Sandals or flip flops are great as long as you're not walking huge distances

[@mellymel9892]

It’s my last night in Tulum & let me tell you EVERY single thing mentioned in this video is the absolute truth! I will never come back here! Worst trip ever!

[@twosolesabroad]

Sorry you had a bad trip 😢 yea, I don’t think we will be coming back any time soon either 🥹

[@ntechtravel]

Thank you for bringing light to this situation. they are telling the truth.

[@twosolesabroad]

Thanks for watching ♥️

[@lisajean4749]

Thank you so much for this video. I was planning a trip to Tulum for my birthday in early December. Any suggestions of where I can go that is near Tulum, and I can just take a day trip there instead of actually staying there in Tulum?

[@twosolesabroad]

If in the area, we would probably go with all inclusive in Cancun to be honest 🙌

[@sergioruiz7073]

You are right about the taxis, in the whole state is the same. Cancun might actually be worst

[@twosolesabroad]

So true. It may be 😅

[@higherrealms5309]

I just spent some time in the state of Guanajuato in the city of San Miguel de Allende. The cabs were 5-7 pesos pretty much anywhere in the city. That scam energy was not there at all, thankfully bcuz it was my first time in Mexico.

[@MortgageEasy]

Went to Tulum and stayed in a Beach resort a couple months ago. It defiantly isn't the Mexico I used to love! They are going to ruin their tourism industry. You video was spot on.

[@danadarnell4329]

My debit card was compromised in Tulum. Most likely at a convenience store, where I bought a bottle of water. If you decide to use a debit or credit card, have a low available balance on them. My bank was awesome, and I got my money back. The other issue I had during my visit was no HOT water. I recommend staying at a resort over Airbnb.

[@Glen-uy4jt]

Yes I was there then also, a real gem. Parking my van on the beach for 2 pesos. Margaritas for, very good margaritas, for 10 pesos. I fell in love with Xel-ha. Cenote ¨ Car Wash ¨ was a wonderful spot to swim and relax.

[@christine6826]

Very much appreciate the THOROUGH coverage of your experience. So sorry to Maya for getting dengue. Will dig more before paying an arm and a leg to go.

[@ForGrimTilTV]

So helpful!

[@danialca597]

I just came back from Tulum, I’m Mexican and I was bribe, got into an accident with a motorcycle, food is expensive unless you visit the Market place where you’ll find prices much more reasonable, it’s really chaotic and inefficient the road infrastructure and the signaling of the streets, there is good and bad things like a lot a places just gotta get to know your surroundings to really enjoy their wonders.

[@andyonajourney]

At first I was like, do you really need almost an hour to talk about Tulum. Just watched your vid….and I appreciate all 59:53!! I dodged a bullet. I appreciate you two being candid about your stay there. And after reading one comment, I certainly will not be going there to work remotely. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@myleneavend]

Very informative and I’m fortunate to watch your video. My daughter and I are coming first time this June via TQO. Questions for you: Do you know if there’s Colectivo at the airport to La Valeta? Where can we purchase the cute water shoes? Do you recommend tours? We don’t plan to rent a car due to the scams.

[@twosolesabroad]

Hi! Colectivo usually doesn't run from the airport, only taxis. The shoes are from TropicFeel 🙌 Some tours may be great, but always check reviews to avoid any disappointment, it's still Tulum, so you never know!

[@lencarter1460]

Great video! Love the tip about keeping the spare tire in your hotel room. L O L! We have travelled extensively throughout Mexico, and Tulum is hands-down, the most corrupt and biggest ripoff in the entire country. The further south you travel from the Cancun/Riviera Maya area, the more isolated you become. Only in Mexico!

[@ecj510]

ya that's pretty much the way it is all over Mexico

[@Ang-wu2bt]

I just came back from 5 days. There was seaweed so bad we could not swim😢. Everything stated in this video is true. We still would go back just plan a little better. Thanks for this great video. New subbie❤

[@twosolesabroad]

Aww, it may be the seaweed season 😩 there was no seaweed when we visited Sep - Nov. Welcome to the family! ❤️

[@enedinavaldez3839]

Go September to april

[@gracesantos637]

What a great video, going in 3 weeks for a few days. thank you!

[@twosolesabroad]

Have fun! 🫶🏼

[@user-ng9zl4uf4y]

Loved your video! What’s the best way to get from tulum airport to our air bnb given the taxi scams you mentioned? I really don’t want to go in two weeks now after seeing your video, but our tickets are non refundable. Lol!

[@cristinac001]

Yo hablo español, pero aún asi, al acento ser diferente me tratan como turista. No me encantó Tulum precisamente por eso se los scams" en Tulum😢

[@joannamorse3810]

Man! I saw it in 1991 and there was nobody around! It was still undiscovered and undeveloped. Dirt road to get there. Can NOT believe what it has become.

[@user-ng9zl4uf4y]

Loved your video! After watching your video, I no longer want to go to Tulum but unfortunately we have already purchased tickets. Lol! What is the best way to get from tulum airport to our air bnb, which looks to be about 15 minutes from the airport?

[@twosolesabroad]

Send us an email or dm on ig and we will share our driver info! You can also catch a taxi but it’s really unknown what price they may come up with. 🙌

[@frostmkd]

Tulum especially for Zamna festival week is one of the most expensive places i have ever been to! For a 6km taxi ride to Zamna taxis are charging $100 American Dollars one way ride which is crazy! I stayed in Tulum for 22 nights and spend over $15,000 American dollars and i really think it is not worth it!

[@twosolesabroad]

Definitely way overpriced. We agree.

[@WestCoastCultured]

Zamna was trash, $200+ tickets, $15 for water in unsafe, over crowding environments with low vibration, rude, arrogant crowd. Never Tulum again.

[@WK3nn3dy]

Me and my wife just spend almost $6,000 for 17 days. Not including the cheap Airbnb. It costs more than Hawaii or about the same except you can rent a Porsche in Honolulu for half the price of their mid-sized small Chevrolet piece of crap.

[@cjhoward82]

Are you hiring? For anything?

[@252lilmic2]

Thanks just canceled flight. Makes no sense.

[@KD-mz5xv]

best info thank you so much.

[@twosolesabroad]

Glad it was helpful! ♥️

[@Neverending48]

Tulum is a mess. It’s dirty, too expensive, no service, tasteless food.

[@teslanick1]

Great Video, .Thx

[@cindy92359]

Thank you! NOT going to Tulum! Loved your video on the cenotes. At least I got to see them on KZbin! When the police are that obviously corrupt, the crooks of Tulum will be sorry they shot their own self in the foot when word gets out to avoid the place! So much for hospitality.

[@twosolesabroad]

We would only visit Cancun area again if we stayed in all-inclusive and nothing else to be honest. Check out Colombia, it’s amazing ❤️🇨🇴

[@rickyouthpastor1]

So informative. Do you have info for Coastal Cancun (Zona Hotelera & Punta Sam)? Thanks

[@sgill4833]

Tulum was not as bad a few yrs back, I think when the new airport opened scammers are flying in from all over Mexico. I think at some point things will improve as more competition comes in but right now the tourist demand is out weighing the supply for services.

[@sh4d20w]

The dogo was like are you guys still talking about that tire :D

[@c.g.236]

They're going to go full tom cruise mission impossible and break into your place and steal the tire next.

[@twosolesabroad]

We have laser security alarms in place 🫡

[@Lferfon]

Great video! I was hoping to hear something about music festivals like Zamna

[@twosolesabroad]

Thanks! We didn’t attend any festivals, but there is some people mentioning Zamna in the comments 🥰🙌

[@SabineBeth]

hi! can you send me info for the bus transportation from the airport to tulum? thank you!

[@c.g.236]

You missed your calling, you could have memorized the plaques and charged people $40 and undercut the other guides.

[@WK3nn3dy]

Bad idea. These people are cartel. We heard stories from a local who owns about 15,000 acres south of Tulum. They will literally burn your house down or mess with you if you try to cut in on them.

[@edstoran]

Great video, thank you

[@twosolesabroad]

Thanks ❤️

[@user-ng9zl4uf4y]

Loved your video! After watching your video, I no longer want to go to Tulum but unfortunately we have already purchased tickets. What is the best way to get from tulum airport to our air bnb, which looks to be about 15 minutes from the airport.

[@fatcatkcfan]

Just back from the resorts and everything is true about this place extorting money at every turn. The resorts charge extra for everything, like $10 USD to rent a towel at the pool. You don't even need a towel, the sun will dry you under 1 minute. A pack of doritos in the gift shop is $15 USD, we did not buy them. The resort food is not good and the drinks are not good either. I would suggest not buying anything extra as the quality will not merit the inflated prices.

[@HardikMaheshwari-fl7gv]

I feel mexico is just small India with much less development. Getting scammed for prices in India is kinda hard because prices are written on every single thing unless you take a personal taxi and not uber. Overall from your other videos, I was feeling pretty confident that I am good at negotiations especially being from Asia. But after this video, I kinda feel scared myself. Tulum is off the table for me now. I live in Canada, and travelling in Canada from Regina to Vancouver is more expensive than travelling from Calgary to Mexico and come back. So wanted some warmer climate as well. Anyways, try India sometime and this was such an informative video tho. I want to get one of those scooters permanently here. Not sure if Canada will accept it.

[@jaspreetbrar1110]

I would love to get information of the transportation from Airport you were talking about for $90. Because I have a big family doing in few months. Thank you.

[@twosolesabroad]

Hi! Totally, just send us a dm on insta or email and we will share it. Don't want to share his private info online! ❤️

[@waterloojew]

Tulum is totally fine. Its a great place to spend a holiday. I have been shaken down by the cops but it was because I was speeding like crazy down the highway. They did the whole you can pick your license up at the station thing but I gave him 400 pecesos instead and it was all good. If you arent completely dumb you can go to tulum cheap. Go to the grocery store buy booze, lots of cheap taco stands, get a nice place for like $130 a night. Just be smart. No need to worry and cancel your trips its a good spot but just know that youre not in America anymore, so just act right and you will be fine, you're in another country remember.

[@KKE1978]

Am having anxiety attack since am visiting Tulum in 3 weeks. My biggest worry is taxis. Paying 25 bucks for 5 min drive is not sitting well with me

[@twosolesabroad]

I feel you. Don’t stress too much. Just keep your guard up and you’ll be okay! ❤️ we can share our taxi driver info, just message us on IG. At least you will have someone reasonably priced when needed. 🫶🏼

[@JavierMartinez-zx7or]

Only on the Month of January is went it feels like Ibiza when they have many EDM music festivals for weeks and all world djs come to perform 24/7 for the whole month non stop ..

[@KristenPhillips-e7b]

how may we get bike rental and scooter rental info?

[@twosolesabroad]

Just send us dm on insta or email at [e-mail], we don’t want to share Isaac’s phone number publicly 🙌🥰

[@mdicksn]

Thanks for this video

[@nnamdi721]

Playa del Carmen all the way..get out of there

[@bepos1luvok989]

Thanks for the inside tips.

[@kenshiro68]

Absolutely true❣️🏝️ Very good advice 🏆🌈🙏 Well done✅

[@LuisMartinez-bm5zd]

How much should I have to spend in USD for a week in Tulum?

[@twosolesabroad]

Hard to tell, depends where you want to stay and what you want to do. But whatever you budget I would multiply it by 2.

[@provitaminjets]

hey can you expand on your experience with the police, did they just not find your money and let you go? or did the threaten jail time? planned a 1 month trip, but considering canceling

[@twosolesabroad]

we never carried large amounts of money on us (meaning, over $20), and when we did we would hide it, so they never saw any money on us. They also check your phone case, so that's not a great hiding spot. For us, for as many times we got pulled over, I think we were useless to them as we were never afraid, did anything wrong or had money on us, we were also cool with them, but I had two friends, who called us about their experiences, one said that they put them in handcuffs and took money from their purses (that was at night in the Hotel Zone), and another friend got pulled over while driving a rental car (they took the wrong turn, so they were in the wrong), but instead of a ticket they got asked to pay $150 USD or they will take their drivers license and that will be available for pick up at the police station. Since they didn't know what to do and didn't want to be inconvenienced, they paid the $150 and were on their way. That is one of their tactics, to which some locals told us that if you are in the wrong to just basically hand them $20. If they see that you have money and that you are scared, they will definitely take advantage of that. It's a wild west out there.

[@tulasnaps]

Lol living in Mexico for almost two years now. People paying that much for a cab is insane. Anywhere else you would pay like 60-100 pesos. Good thing I have a car 🚗. Actually moving back to Tulum or Playa (can’t decide) in May ❤

[@kathytran7662]

Omg, the taxi prices in Tulum are ridiculously expensive! It's become a corrupt town, which wasn't the case before COVID.

[@juanrentas5823]

Thanks for all the information. I have a question about how much money you had to pay to the police? This is crazy

[@milkahdzz]

which village did you go to for shopping? I really don't wanna pay Tulum prices 😂

[@daveboyd9135]

i know what you mean, that’s why i left Columbia. I might think twice about going to Mexico now

[@sgill4833]

My experience in tulum has been good, other than taxis. They have a chart thay they all use to price fix. Everytime I complain they pull out the chart. Other than I love the food, theres some amazing places in the town. But its better to blend in, Im lucky that Im brown I so never get bothered by anyone. When I traveled with my Russian friends they never got bothered either. We walked around the town late at night everywhere. But this was before the new airport opened up. I'm assuming with the new airport things have changed.

[@Bravo_the_Jl]

Hello what do you guys know about Uber from the airport?

[@twosolesabroad]

Hi! There is no Uber in Cancun or Tulum, and if you are able to call one it’s still best not to. Taxi drivers are NOT happy about Ubers so they don’t allow them there

[@nazaninandersson7334]

WOW! Been to Mexico 3 times and tulum 2 times and none of this ever happened to us, however my boyfriend is Mexican and I look very Mexican as well. I truly feel bad for foreigners looking like gringos that they can take advantage of 😢

[@brad346326]

Occidental Tucancún We were thinking of Or maybe we avoid that altogether and go to Playa de Carmen where would you stay?

[@LiliHugoUM]

Correct! Don't visit Riviera Maya anymore, because part of the problem is foreigners and gentrification. And just remember that in the US you pay the same or more for taxis, food, hotels, services, and the difference is that the US is not a Caribbean paradise, nor does it have beautiful beaches.

[@psyche027]

Sheesh! Thanks for the info! I'll just go to Vegas and see Tiesto for free with free parking free entry free drinks. The Airbnb might be more costly but there won't be mold and mosquitos.

[@FlyAs57Passengers]

Geez… Normally I pay $90 for a two hour trip from the city of Leon GTO to San Miguel de Allende.

[@soinas-ii]

4:20 whatttttt??? 🤣been renting cars in Mexico since 2007, 3-4 times a year, never ever did that happened to me or any family or friends of mine....what!!!! 😂