WHAT TO KNOW about TULUM MEXICO!

UPDATED VIDEO can be found here    • THIS IS WHY TULUM MEXICO IS *NOT* FOR EVER...   I returned to Tulum in 2024 and so (so) many things have NOT improved for travelers. Tulum travel is.. over for me. This video is for someone who's seen the pretty pictures of Tulum on instagram and is curious about traveling there. People always ask me in instagram direct messages: WHERE ARE THE ALL INCLUSIVE RESORTS IN TULUM?! And that's NOT what Tulum is... it's not Cancun or Playa (it's something more special)! I did my research and I knew it was the jungle. I knew it would be a different experience, but I put together this list to help others travel there - these are the things I WISH I KNEW despite all the research I did. I was at the Hilton Playa del Carmen while filming this https://booking.stay22.com/christinelozada... —————————————————— 💥KEY TRAVEL NOTES + RESOURCES 📝 🛍️Shop recommended TULUM items you should pack! https://amzn.to/3RPCvdH 🎥 Over 50 Tulum and Mexico videos in the PLAYLIST!    • Tulum, Cancun, Holbox & Playa del Carmen   📝Get a free PRINTABLE Tulum packing list: https://www.christinelozada.com/tulum-pack... 🚌 Cancun airport transfer https://www.cancunairporttransportations.c... 📱I use Sim Local to stay connected with an eSIM card https://tidd.ly/4dvxvmQ —————————————————— 💥 MORE… See top hotels in Tulum by TRAVELER rating https://booking.stay22.com/christinelozada... See top HOUSE RENTALS and VILLAS in Tulum https://vrbo.stay22.com/christinelozada/1h... TOP Tulum Tours on Viator https://viator.tp.st/jXtKdFDW TOP Tulum Tours on Get Your Guide https://getyourguide.tp.st/clRbeYQr To SAVE MONEY on CAR RENTALS https://rentalcars.tp.st/ONgCSbqS —————————————————— 🙋🏻‍♀️Let’s CONNECT! Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christinelozada Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christinelozada Twitter: https://x.com/christinelozada Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/christinelozada Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heychristinelozada —————————————————— Hola I’m Christine! Tulum is where my YouTube journey really began. I used to love it and I traveled here often during and after the pandemic. Over time things changed and while there are still incredible experiences to be had, the destination lost some of its charm for me. I created this Tulum video series to help you be a smart traveler, know what to expect, and plan the best trip possible so you can decide if it’s right for you. A lot of people ask what I use to film my videos. You can see my full vlogging gear setup here… https://amzn.to/3OciYFV Read through our YouTube disclaimer policy here: https://www.christinelozada.com/disclaimer —————————————————— ⏰ WHAT’S IN THIS VIDEO 0:00 Intro 0:51 Money Many places are cash only ATMs run out of cash Prices vary for everything (like taxis and cenote entrance fees) 3:20 Tulum beach road One way road that gets backed up and has a ton of potholes There are no sidewalks 4:05 Biking Road to the beach is flat and most paved Can be dangerous on the beach 5:45 Google maps Not always accurate 6:08 No service on beach 6:18 Few public beaches Accessing beach can be "not terribly easy" 6:50 How to access beach 7:15 North vs. South beach North is 'semi mellow' South is more 'party ish' 7:45 Where to stay Price difference between town and beach is significant (so is the experience) Hard to find info about places online Paying in person CAN be (not always) much cheaper than booking online 9:50 Jungle Many eco hotels will TURN OFF the air con at night You will get eaten alive by bugs My Reel about eating raw garlic: https://www.instagram.com/p/CHbJhguANdY/?u... 10:45 Seaweed 11:20 Wifi is bad EVERYWHERE is trying to become a 'coworking space' (with pretty bad wifi) 11:55 Gyms I loved Yoga Dicha 12:22 Air conditioning 12:45 Toilets #tulum #tulummexico Read through our YouTube disclaimer policy here: https://www.christinelozada.com/disclaimer