7 SCAMS that CAN happen to you (Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum)

7 scams that can happen to you (Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum) Here are some of the scams we've been exposed to after traveling in Mexico. Has it happened to you too?
00:00 My first scam in Cancun
01:15 ADO bus
01:59 Hotel Transport
02:41 Renting a car
04:01 Why not Uber?
04:35 Colectivo
05:58 ATM scam
06:54 Restaurants Prices
08:48 Declined Cards
09:35 Tipping in Mexico
10:04 Cenote Parties Scam
11:57 Tours
12:50 Drug Cartels in Tulum
14:54 Never change your order at a restaurant
16:53 One of the best lookout points in San Miguel de Allende
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  • @blasterman56
    @blasterman563 жыл бұрын

    Straight forward and very easy to comprehend. Your suggestions are spot on. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

  • @teannacorvo

    @teannacorvo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@InfinitaLight ahhh thanks for the watch though! We will get more fluid don't you worry

  • @elizabethmichelle1539
    @elizabethmichelle15392 жыл бұрын

    you really explained it sooooo well about 12:50 Drug Cartels in Tulum

  • @aoefeable
    @aoefeable2 жыл бұрын

    Arriving Wednesday, glad I found your channel! Thanks for the tips, I enjoyed your delivery!

  • @fajfaj11
    @fajfaj11 Жыл бұрын

    omg thanku so much im flying there right now , yet im getting anxiety already ! ill keep ur tips 🙏

  • @TrustNotMyHeart
    @TrustNotMyHeart Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for including the part about drugs. Too many folks think they can just come down and not suffer very real consequences. Then their families back home have to grieve for their lack of knowledge

  • @popobongo7111
    @popobongo71112 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this, it raised my awarness :)

  • @martyure
    @martyure Жыл бұрын

    The BIGGEST scam is adding tax to your restaurant meal. Tax is included by law so the amount added as tax goes to the server. If you see this have it removed! Also be aware that some places add the tip (propina) to your check.

  • @omegalgo297

    @omegalgo297

    11 ай бұрын

    Great!!!thank you!!!

  • @gracelgmo932
    @gracelgmo9322 жыл бұрын

    super helpful info. Thank you guys.

  • @johnlabandeira1048
    @johnlabandeira1048 Жыл бұрын

    You guys did a great job on the video. Thank you for the information.

  • @teannacorvo

    @teannacorvo

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching, let us know if you have any questions :) Best, Teanna.

  • @kuzia98
    @kuzia983 жыл бұрын

    Honest and to the point, thank you!

  • @NickiPostsTravelStuff
    @NickiPostsTravelStuff3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip about the ADO bus!

  • @TheMsShanah
    @TheMsShanah2 жыл бұрын

    im cracking up at the trying to change your order part lol

  • @szuszisz
    @szuszisz2 жыл бұрын

    Goood tips, thank you!!

  • @matute11
    @matute113 жыл бұрын

    Good info!

  • @jessicavazquez7224
    @jessicavazquez722410 ай бұрын

    This is refreshingly honest and I learned one or two new things. It is a good reminder of what I have already learned but I didn't know about that cash window thing!!! Yikes thank you.

  • @casiunangel3039
    @casiunangel30393 жыл бұрын

    I yesterday booked my flight for my first solo backpacking trip and it’s to Playa Del Carmen😍 thank you for the help

  • @teannacorvo

    @teannacorvo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ahh so cool! That's where I first started! I hope you have fun :)

  • @casiunangel3039

    @casiunangel3039

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@teannacorvo thank you💗

  • @Christmyking717
    @Christmyking7172 жыл бұрын

    What’s the best places for playa del Carmen

  • @dotlee
    @dotlee2 жыл бұрын

    Great information in this video

  • @wonggentle
    @wonggentle Жыл бұрын

    Nice sharing guys!

  • @pg618
    @pg6182 жыл бұрын

    45 years ago nobody tipped anybody in Mexico and then the Gringos started doing it and all the Mexicans caught on. It is a terrible habit that does not exist in many countries and an insult in Japan.

  • @pakilo2004

    @pakilo2004

    2 жыл бұрын

    This comment is petty. Not everyone is like Japan. Tipping does not just occur in Mexico but in other countries as well.

  • @pg618

    @pg618

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@pakilo2004 no s*** junior! That's the problem, it shouldn't exist anywhere it makes people inauthentic, "I love you give me some money" and that makes it not Petty but Central.

  • @pakilo2004

    @pakilo2004

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@pg618 if local governments weren't so corrupt at these tourists places most people like to visit then maybe locals wouldn't be asking for tips. But from my experience the good countries still have this issue it doesn't just exist in Mexico... jack***!

  • @pg618

    @pg618

    2 жыл бұрын

    To me you look like a communist butt-head. Blame somebody, blame blame blame anybody. Blame the whole world. You live in dreamland wake up, grow up.

  • @letsget100kbeforeaugust5

    @letsget100kbeforeaugust5

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's also an insult to call people gringos

  • @sroux1
    @sroux13 жыл бұрын

    There are too many "well intentioned people" in Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Tulum, be careful...

  • @sandeesandee2562
    @sandeesandee2562 Жыл бұрын

    Do you have recommendations on street food in la Paz

  • @billymadison1466
    @billymadison14662 жыл бұрын

    I use “ top Cancun shuttles” safe and reliable. I get an Airbnb in downtown near the hotel zone it costs 70 round trip.

  • @margaretwheeler8681
    @margaretwheeler8681 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent advice. A natural high without drugs. Great video.

  • @billhilly863
    @billhilly8632 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips! Do you know if there is a difference between the cheaper ticket for the Cancun Airport ADO bus in the ADO website vs the one through the Cancun Airport website?

  • @teannacorvo

    @teannacorvo

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't really know. Sometimes they offer different types of buses. Maybe it's related to that?

  • @teannacorvo

    @teannacorvo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey I just took de ADO bus from Cancun to Tulum. It's $330 MX Pesos. It's better to buy at the airport. Maybe it's too late for this comment LOL

  • @billhilly863

    @billhilly863

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@teannacorvo thanks that what I did too. Battled the scammers lol

  • @teannacorvo

    @teannacorvo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@billhilly863 LOL :)

  • @Max0077

    @Max0077

    Жыл бұрын

    @@teannacorvo hi guys does the bus drops you in Tulum city centre ?

  • @Hairlessmonkey7612
    @Hairlessmonkey7612 Жыл бұрын

    Nice channel. You guys have a really cool vibe. I will address one thing, i know some people are used marijuana at home, and when traveling will experience stomach aches or anxiety without it. That can really screw up a vacation for sure!

  • @dwalker6868
    @dwalker68683 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @carlosV-uy4gg
    @carlosV-uy4gg Жыл бұрын

    Scammers everywhere, I am not gonna tell you not to go to Cancun, but please be prepared, watch this video and other videos related to visiting Cancun, don't buy timeshare, don't tell them your income, where you work, is not their business, I will never ever go back to Cancun, thank you for the video

  • @danielgalindo3484
    @danielgalindo34842 жыл бұрын

    You are correct tours prices are never the same but going with the cheapest option is never a good idea not all tours are the same their are 100s of providers that sell the same tour if you choose to pay less the quality of the tour goes down which ruins the experience never search the price search for people that you trust!

  • @intergamme
    @intergamme Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much

  • @ElreyRayo
    @ElreyRayo Жыл бұрын

    Gracias from Texas 👍

  • @kaiballington55
    @kaiballington55 Жыл бұрын

    They will also screw you at the pharmacia. Some will short you even though the pill bottle is sealed. Had that happen a few times. I would open up the bottle in front of the pharmacist and make sure the quantities match.

  • @l.b.1952
    @l.b.1952 Жыл бұрын

    All I can say: I have been to Mexico in 2008 which was fine, and a really nice vacation. I was back 2 weeks ago - and it was not fine. Scammers everywhere. Prices are as high as they can get (5 dollar for a beer, 10 dollar for rosé wine - 16 dollar for 3 quesidillias - it was crazy. Everyone ther (Playa del Carmen) actually tries to make money out of you, but not in a nice way. Asking 40 dollar for sunglasses (made in china) - 170 dollars! for a simple silver bracelet. Of course you can bargain, but I feel its really the point of view of ppl living there. Someone even told us: you can come on vacation here from Europe for 3000 dollars a week, so you can spend another 1000 dollars on souvenirs, I am just a poor Mexican. Seems like they all think we are millionaire and want to throw our money away on cheap stuff. Authenticity is really gone there. Yo walk through the city and you see Starbucks and Mc Donalds. 15 years ago Playa del Carmen, was a small, nice little city; like it suppose to be. Now its little Las Vegas and a money making machine. We def. never will return - only thing which was amazing, was nature, beaches, good food and drinks in the hotel......Also: smokers beware: You are not allowed to smoke anywhere. Not in the streets of Playa del Carmen, not on a outside terrace or bar, not in the hotel or airport. Even officially: not on the beach. There a very few smoker zones, and they are hostile. There is no way in Mexico to enjoy a cold drink and snack with a cigar (ette) keep that in mind before you book. Even on the balcony of our hotel room it was no smoking area. Its due to a law which has been implemented 2 month ago - and they are quite strict with it

  • @jenniferjan
    @jenniferjan Жыл бұрын

    what city are u guys filming in at minute 6??

  • @teannacorvo

    @teannacorvo

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey, that’s San Miguel de Allende :)

  • @BambooScar
    @BambooScar Жыл бұрын

    Cops will try to scare you into paying them to be let go for not wearing a helmet even though the company says you don’t have to wear it which could be them working together

  • @christopheraquino4711
    @christopheraquino47112 жыл бұрын

    No to cenote party at all scary and not even safe. and yes check for the pricing

  • @Flagship7
    @Flagship72 жыл бұрын

    Why the authorities are not doing anything to remove the scammers?

  • @KING-ec6me

    @KING-ec6me

    2 жыл бұрын

    They scam too

  • @LOCkedinLouisiana
    @LOCkedinLouisiana2 жыл бұрын

    *UPDATE* Ubers now exist in Cancun and Playa del Carmen but not Tulum

  • @daringdarius

    @daringdarius

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not in Playa del Carmen Source - Uber website

  • @letsget100kbeforeaugust5

    @letsget100kbeforeaugust5

    2 жыл бұрын

    No there are still no users in playa del carmen

  • @inaweoftheworld

    @inaweoftheworld

    2 жыл бұрын

    Uber has existed in Cancún for years. The problem is that taxi drivers don't let them operate normally.

  • @janjacko1079
    @janjacko10792 жыл бұрын

    This girl is so speedy :)

  • @amritsingh5054

    @amritsingh5054

    2 жыл бұрын

    She’s very annoying like she’s on cocaine

  • @davidjp7197
    @davidjp7197 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips but it sounds like a bad place to visit

  • @DianaLove
    @DianaLove3 жыл бұрын

    okay now I'm scared but THANKS! I want to travel alone that's one of my dreams

  • @teannacorvo

    @teannacorvo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha. Do it! Just pay attention and common sense :) But definitely do it.

  • @desertcamel3573
    @desertcamel3573 Жыл бұрын

    Where is good places to stay Cancun

  • @l.b.1952

    @l.b.1952

    Жыл бұрын

    Non: I advise you to look for another destination.....

  • @fmissingsh
    @fmissingsh Жыл бұрын

    It sounds as though Mexico is full of scammers. It's very good that you are putting this video out and letting people know because these are things that are very important for foreigners of Mexico especially people from the US to know about so that we are prepared to protect our interest

  • @teannacorvo

    @teannacorvo

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey! thanks for your comment. Although all these are real, this is just one face of Mexico. But, Mexico is AMAZING. It has many kind people. I would recommend being careful but enjoy. Not everyone is a scammer! LOL

  • @ThatOneGuy-hp2pb
    @ThatOneGuy-hp2pb2 жыл бұрын

    Nice

  • @travelforlife1322
    @travelforlife13222 жыл бұрын

    It’s like in Bulgaria 🇧🇬😀😊

  • @teannacorvo

    @teannacorvo

    2 жыл бұрын

    What's it like in Bulgaria? Never been...

  • @BabaYaga-yh3yi
    @BabaYaga-yh3yi2 жыл бұрын

    cenote parties? tf? oh boy.

  • @cherylmiller7603
    @cherylmiller7603 Жыл бұрын

    Hahaaaaa. Make sure you find a "reputable" person to arrange your "illegal" cenote party? If a person were reputable, they wouldn't be involved in illegal activity.

  • @desdelapieldelcoleccionist3321
    @desdelapieldelcoleccionist33213 жыл бұрын

    Wow eres gabachita en México queremos a las gabachas por bonitas!

  • @fourthdeconstruction

    @fourthdeconstruction

    3 жыл бұрын

    No, ella tiene un acento muy fuerte. Y se equivoca en las preposiciones. Creo que habla Espanol, o Europea de habla de una lenguga de origen Latino. Muy forzado acento no le queda hablar ingles.

  • @srbaruchi

    @srbaruchi

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@fourthdeconstruction Can i please get an English translation of what you and Alexis are saying. I THINK Alexis is calling la chica (Teana?) a cute gringa, and saying that (male?) Mexicans love pretty gringas (gabachitas) -- although "por bonitas" is a rara expression to me. Then, I THINK you are saying: She is not a gabacha/gringa; her strong Hispanic/Latino accent, and her grammatical errors, mark Teana as NOT a native English speaker. Am I correct? She DOES speak a very fluid English, though.

  • @DouradaBambina

    @DouradaBambina

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@fourthdeconstruction So are you criticizing a smart lady? Whatever!

  • @JorgePerez-je2xu
    @JorgePerez-je2xu Жыл бұрын

    Some of these Rats are from other parts of Mejico They are not Yucatecan or Maya. watch your Money don't keep your money in the same place Don't carry too much money. it's you're money not theirs.

  • @jackjackthompson5771
    @jackjackthompson57716 ай бұрын

    Guy vacations 90 days in Tulum and has views in the cartel 😂😂🙄🙄

  • @elephantear7659
    @elephantear76592 жыл бұрын

    You get what you pay for

  • @screwhead873
    @screwhead873 Жыл бұрын

    🤣😂

  • @TowardTreatise
    @TowardTreatise Жыл бұрын

    This chic really needs to work as a waitress one day... 😂

  • @eyeofventure
    @eyeofventure3 жыл бұрын

    These are just basic things that can happen anywhere. If you don’t like Mexico. Then don’t come back here. Thanks

  • @teannacorvo

    @teannacorvo

    3 жыл бұрын

    We will be back soon and thanks so much for supporting us by giving this video a watch! We really need people like you ;)

  • @zorra_el7940

    @zorra_el7940

    2 жыл бұрын

    I do not agree that these are just basic things that can happen anywhere. Thus far, only in Cancun and Playa Del Carmen, and maybe Morocco, Marrakech to be exact. I am in Playa Del Carmen as I write this and I am in state of Shock, at the level of Scams that take place day in and day out. I cannot wait to keep going up north of Mexico, as for PDC and Cancun, they are beautiful, but shame on the scammers. What is needed is tourist police so that the tourist can be left alone to be tourists. P.s. Please don't tell me to leave if I don't like it, I do not like being scammed and I have right to say so. Cheers!

  • @teannacorvo

    @teannacorvo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@zorra_el7940 Exactly. It's good to talk about the good and the bad things. Mexico is a beautiful country. I love many things about it. Scammers don't define México, but they exist. Why not share what you know? Thank you for watching and commenting. Good luck on your trips :)

  • @eyeofventure

    @eyeofventure

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@zorra_el7940 It happens all over the United States. Especially in New Orleans and New York and Los Angeles just to name a few. And about five other countries that I know have the same things happen👍 Basically you just have to be cautious and careful anywhere you go

  • @mihaidanielescu

    @mihaidanielescu

    2 жыл бұрын

    No, be real, it can't happen anywhere. You don't find cartels and corruption(at latin America level) in Europe.

  • @quathetruth8314
    @quathetruth83142 жыл бұрын

    Never rent a car in another country. Rule number 1! Who vacations to drive?

  • @teannacorvo

    @teannacorvo

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL sometimes is very useful. I like to be independent, so that's a good way. But not everywhere.

  • @rogeeeferrari
    @rogeeeferrari3 жыл бұрын

    These scams will never happen to me because I will never set foot in Mexico again. Mexico, no necessario...

  • @teannacorvo

    @teannacorvo

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL don't be silly, Mexico is AMAZING. Like everywhere else there will be all types of people. Give it a chance to see it by yourself.

  • @rogeeeferrari

    @rogeeeferrari

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@teannacorvo Silly, are you serious !!! I was thrown in jail in Mexico and charged with Murder, amazingly when my Wife appeared with 10 grand the charges were dropped, silly indeed. Mexico sucks girl, wake up...

  • @teannacorvo

    @teannacorvo

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am very sorry to hear that. Actually, I lived in Mexico for 6 years. And I am originally from Venezuela. Believe me when I say I know about dangerous places. I guess there are many factors involved in your experience. Again, I am very sorry, you had to live something like that. Unfortunately, bad people are everywhere. But there are not just bad people. There are many good people in Mexico and is not fair to describe it JUST as a dangerous place.

  • @jerojas10

    @jerojas10

    2 жыл бұрын

    No one will miss you be assured!

  • @rogeeeferrari

    @rogeeeferrari

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jerojas10 You are correct, and I don't miss going to Mehhico ...

  • @venuswarrior8456
    @venuswarrior845611 ай бұрын

    Hard ro understand her sometimes.

  • @Aliencreep369
    @Aliencreep369 Жыл бұрын

    Why Roumanian girl are all crazy

  • @miguelryy
    @miguelryy Жыл бұрын

    You have not lived for 90 days in Tulum, you just visited, not lived, lol

  • @myleskameron

    @myleskameron

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol oh Miguel you little silly goose 😅

  • @MARIAsLabel
    @MARIAsLabel11 ай бұрын

    By the way cheap and monkey here in California TIP goes from 15 % to 25% almost automatically