YouTubers are saying Playa Del Carmen is dangerous. Is it just click bait?

See for yourself, on this Friday morning walk down 5th Avenue in Playa Del Carmen, if it’s safe here or not.

[@kathy6803]

Just returned from PdC. It was absolutely wonderful. If you go looking for flowers and sunshine, you will see them in abundance. If you go looking for garbage, you will see that too. I stayed in airbnb, used parking garage, i was out late sometimes, too. Never once felt unsafe. Police and military are around, but really, its the people that also keep each other safe, by just being there. We all watch out for each other. The average guy on the street is not out to get you--he is probably a construction worker making money to take back to his family.

[@theropemonster]

@kathy6803 so glad you had an enjoyable experience here and thanks for adding value to the channel with your insights!

[@deanlongthon4963]

Just did 7 months in playa. Loved it. Stayed 3 blocks from the beach right in the middle of the hood. Locals are very friendly.felt safe everywhere.

[@theropemonster]

Great to hear that Dean! Thanks for watching and sharing your experience here 😎🏝️

[@swyllie30]

I find the "new hot spots" in Mexico are overhyped, overpriced and under deliver; especially on the infrastructure side. Look at Sayulita. The sewage is over flowing. They cant handle its growth. I prefer the old school hot spots like Cancun, Cabo and PV. At least they have the infrastructure to keep up with the tourists.

[@theropemonster]

@swyllie30 yea I’ve experienced Sayulita with the overflowing sewage. Facts

[@Luikpvlife]

I live in PV and my Mexican friends and I are avoiding Sayulita right now as people are experiencing health issues because of the contaminated water issue

[@swallacegray2013]

I haven't seen any YTbers saying that it's dangerous there🤔

[@theropemonster]

@coolist has a video with 81k views titled: “Cancun and Playa Del Carmen are SO dangerous 👀”.

[@MrBainzz]

​@theropemonster apparently you didn't watch his video .. he says the exact opposite and says places in the US are FAR MORE DANGEROUS. Maybe get your facts straight before calling someone out. 🤷‍♂️

[@MillyRock-bm3hd]

I was thinking the samething I’ve been here 6 months no issues bro literally made this up

[@MillyRock-bm3hd]

@@theropemonsteryou obviously didn’t watch the video lol

[@theropemonster]

Of course I didn’t watch it! It was such blatant click bait. His title says the exact opposite of his video lol. Thanks for confirming

[@jessemartinez1105]

Looked very dangerous, the bright sun, you could get sunburn, all those people walking around, you could run into someone. Biggest danger is spending too much money with all those stores and restaurants. I was in PDL a couple of months ago for about a week and a half. No issues

[@DailyPassenger]

Loved the video and the suggestions!!! I’ll be following these for my future trip to this Gorgeous destination of Playa Del Carmen! ✨ I am watching from Bangalore, stay in touch

[@theropemonster]

Thanks for the support and feedback @DailyPassenger.. happy travels to you!

[@greghiller3597]

We were just there in June of 2023 and never felt like we were in any danger. Had a blast

[@theropemonster]

That’s great to hear Greg! How was the seaweed that time of year? Thanks for checking out the channel

[@Irina-Carlos]

Siendo local en Playa del Carmen, aseguro que está sobrevalorada, todo es caro y sin sentido, esto hará que en unos años, este hermoso destino se arruine y costará muchos y largos años recuperarlo, lamentablemente por personas foráneas que buscan hacerse rico al menor esfuerzo

[@ktdesjarlais8600]

Been there twice in my life love it there, can’t wait to go back

[@theropemonster]

It’s a magical place for sure! I love the volleyball scene here and all the various beaches 🏝️😎🇲🇽. Thanks for checking out the video! Hope you make it back soon. Salud 🍻

[@saartjesdiner]

Who needs a Mac Donald's in PDC LOL... plenty of lovely foods there. Who needs a Mac Donald's at all, well I certainly don't :) Anywayz, lovely video, thank you!

[@theropemonster]

Haha I couldn’t agree more!! I love the local spots here like the handmade quesadillas or bbq ribs 🤤. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

[@NikkiH22]

I have booked an Airbnb near Calle 34 nrte as read 5th Avenue is the best location to stay with kids and it’s near to it. Can you confirm if this is a safe area please? Love your videos they really show everything in such great detail 👌

[@theropemonster]

Thanks so much for the kind words and feedback Nikki! Yes, that’s a fantastic area with plenty of family oriented restaurants, activities and there are even basketball, tennis courts and public track nearby at the stadium on 34th and 10th. I see a lot of families with kids in that area. I hope you guys have a wonderful trip and thanks for watching!

[@NikkiH22]

@@theropemonster Thank you very much 😊

[@gailwilliams2181]

I went to Mexico in February this year I liked it but did not like the shop keepers trying to get you to buy from there shops every two minutes xx

[@theropemonster]

@gailwilliams2181 totally agree, it’s a little much for sure. What part of Mexico did you visit?

[@gailwilliams2181]

@@theropemonster I stayed at The Hotel Riu Tequila.

[@MillyRock-bm3hd]

No KZbinr has ever said that

[@theropemonster]

4 weeks ago @Coolist uploaded a video titled “Cancun and Playa Del Carmen are SO Dangerous 👀”. It has 82k views so it’s definitely floating around out there.

[@theropemonster]

Also, there are multiple videos about getting “robbed in Play Del Carmen”. Just search it.

[@MillyRock-bm3hd]

@@theropemonster why you keep brining that up if never watched the video lol clearly he didn’t say anything bad about playa

[@jijib7691]

KZbinrs have been saying quite the opposite, unless I'm missing something?

[@theropemonster]

Well unfortunately now it is dangerous. Sad to bring that news.

[@timmy2310]

I found Playa Del Carmen so dangerous I bought a vacation villa there. The people there will kill you with kindness. 😊

[@heartandsoul4520]

It’s not dangerous. It’s just kind of an overpriced shithole..

[@theropemonster]

@heartandsoul4520 I can’t deny that parts of it fall into those categories 🤣. That’s why I definitely prefer the Colosio neighborhood which I walked through in my last video..way more low key. Do you have other parts of Mexico that you prefer?

[@user-sk7bm6zi6y]

I agree everything is expensive in Playa avoid the big stores claiming they have great prices on the other hand no its not dangerous I seen police everywhere and I have walked at night no problem at all do be aware of your sorounding

[@thepassportlife]

WOW! That bad?

[@Blunteffect27]

In the U.S I’m scared to take my little nephews to school 😂😂😂 and going to take cash out of ATMs 😂😂😂 message of the day if you go to Mexico looking for dirt you’ll find it just like any other place

[@theropemonster]

Facts!! I recently went back to Portland, OR for a quick visit and didn’t feel safe at all in certain areas. Glad to be back in MX! Thanks for checking out the video 😎🇲🇽🏝️