12 Things We Wish We Knew BEFORE visiting TULUM

Planning a trip to Tulum, Mexico? Here are 12 things we wish we knew before visiting—from paid beach access & beach clubs, to sargassum season, Tulum Ruins tips, construction noise, transport (scooters/ATVs/beach cruisers), no Uber (taxis only), spotty Wi-Fi & power outages, and how to avoid ATM/DCC rip-offs. We wrap with a bonus on traveling Tulum with a baby (yes, super family-friendly!). If you’re a digital nomad or planning your first Tulum vacation, this will save you time, money, and stress. If you found this video helpful, please like and subscribe! Have questions about neighborhoods (Centro, La Veleta/Region 15, Aldea Zama, Beach Zone), safety, or family life here? Drop a comment — we’ll help. GET IN TOUCH: 🌏 Email: [email protected] Instagram:   / lloydandmandy   💻 Our Website: https://www.lloydandmandy.com/ TRAVEL INSURANCE THAT WE USE AND RECOMMEND: 🏥 Reliable Travel Insurance: https://www.safetywing.com/a/lloydand... Wise Travel Money Card, click the link for your first transfer fee FREE up to $1000 OR a FREE Travel Card - https://wise.com/invite/dic/amandar1452 📱Want a Sim card that works anywhere in the world? Click here: https://esim.holafly.com/?ref=lloydma... 💻 Our VPN we use:https://surfshark.deals/LLOYDANDMANDY 🌎 We always book our tours, transfers and activities through GetYourGuide: https://gyg.me/QdNvJdKO 🤑 GET A $100 BONUS WHEN YOU BECOME A SAFETY WING AMBASSADOR: https://safetywing.com/ambassador/ref... SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: ☕️ Buy Us A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lloydand... Chapters 00:00 Real life with a baby (intro) 00:26 12 things we wish we knew (setup) 00:50 #12 Beaches aren’t free (paid access & fees) 01:18 #11 Beach clubs (minimum spend = beach access) 02:05 #10 Sargassum season (seaweed & how to check) 03:04 #9 Tulum Ruins (go early: heat & crowds) 04:09 #8 Construction noise (still developing) 05:05 #7 Pretty ≠ practical (apartment realities) 05:29 #6 Getting around (scooters/ATVs/beach cruisers + costs) 06:43 #5 Tulum is spread out (you’ll need transport) 07:06 #4 No rideshare (taxis only, fixed pricing) 08:16 #3 Spotty Wi-Fi (eSIM/tether backup) 08:46 #2 Power outages (how often & workarounds) 10:00 #1 ATM & exchange tips (use pesos, avoid DCC, big-bank ATMs) 11:04 Bonus: Tulum with a baby (super welcoming) 12:03 Outro (like & subscribe) #tulumtravel #travelguide #mexicotravel