Whether you are visiting Cancun or Cabo for the beaches and Margaritas or if you are heading to Mexico City for work or where ever you may be heading in Mexico, We have come up with 10 things that SHOCK travelers and tourists when they visit Mexico. From amazing people to food that looks and tastes nothing like your local Mexican restaurant to Montezuma’s Revenge… Here are our 10 favorite shocks of vacationing in Mexico.
Filmed at Chichen Itza, Mexico
Copyright Mark Wolters 2017
10 Shocks of Visiting Mexico
1. How amazing the People are
2. How you don’t lick it, slam it, suck it with the Tequila in Mexico
3. How much culture there is to visit in Mexico from Mayan and Aztec sights to Spanish colonials sights and Mexican history. Not to mention natural history sights.
4. The Food is so much better than anything you have had at a Mexican restaurant back home.
5. How Cabo & Cancun might not be the most authentic destinations for seeing the “true” Mexico.
6. Montezuma’s Revenge. When traveler’s diarrhea gets you… it gets you here, so don’t drink the water.
7. Lack of toilet seats…
8. The Weather: yes the weather is amazing in Mexico but remember to stay hydrated (not just margaritas) and wear sun block.
9. The driving is insane…
10. How much you have to negotiate and bargain in the markets and with taxis
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I Apologize for the Sound Quality. I Have Ordered a New Microphone. I Thought It Was The Camera, So We Got a New One, But It Was The Microphone. So… I Apologize for the Crappy Sound Quality.
You are so funny :0)
I think all the points made sense but the weather one. I've known people expecting hot weather (desert style) all year round. Then they come in January to Mexico City or north of Mexico and they freeze their asses off, because they brought only t-shirts and not a jacket. Basically you fell under your own 'Don't' that not all Mexico is Cancun or Cabo
Here is a shock for you. How about the amount of tourists that end up dead in mexico! You couldn't pay me enough to go into that country! The media covers up all of those murders!
Concerning weather were I am from in Mexico, it actually rains in the summer for us.
Amo México! Amo la gente, la comida, la cultura. Amo todo sobre el país. Como un americano lo es mi lugar favorito visitar.
I enjoy your videos. Thank you.
Why adapt to Texas or anyone else? Stay authentic, Mexico.
Mexico is stunning country, rich with history, culture and lovely people! Proud to be Mexican, thank you for such kind words about the country. Yes there is violence so unfortunate, but also so much beauty. Thank you Wolter, perhaps a video over San Luis Potosi? ?(It's shaped like a scottie dog)
Lol i like this guy… saludos amigo from Denver, Colorado ?
Yep. Explore more of Mexico, but God forbid if you wander into a Cocoa field.
Been there. You can't go to the top of the Pyramids anymore, as of about 8-10 years ago. I guess someone fell… or rolled. : P
I loved your videos. People don’t actually now how breathtaking and beautiful Mexico is and how delicious and varied authentic Mexican cuisine is.
Oh mark, you havent seen bad driving till you’ve been to/driven in Iran…now that shit is crazyyy…its crazy in china as well (tho not nearly as bad) and bad in India too im sure
Your Dad worked for Moormans? Did he work out of Quincy, IL?
Dude you suck .
Hi wolter, I've always wanted to try Mexico, esp Mexico city,
Do you know much about Mexico city ? .
Always hear people saying it's unsafe, I don't believe everything I hear.
Cheers Michael .
It’s a very nice video, but please don’t try to bargain with the craftsmen at the local markets. Often times they live off their sales and you can afford to pay a little more. Only bargain with the taxis or at set stores please.
Mark Wolters = Jolly
And Mexico is part of America….Mexican food is American food…..so the Mexican food for the turists is Gringoized, not Americanized
Much of tex/mex food was created in Texas when Texas was part of Mexico…..so it’s real Mexican food.
Great video! Thanks for portraying my country in your series!
I only have two small observations:
The accepted Mexican historical spelling is Moctezuma not Montezuma. He was the Aztec Emperor (Tlatoani) ruling when the Spaniards first arrived to Mexico (ca. 1519).
The second one is regarding the bartering. Just as waiters and bartenders live out of the tips, most artisans live from the sales of their handmade goods. So haggle away in souvenirs shops (they'll still make plenty of margin), but don't do so when dealing directly with the artisans: respect and enjoy their art!
I do not want to go somewhere where I can't drink the water! I don't want to get sick because of the water on my vacation! Jamaica is a great alternative!
I love your videos! My fiance and I are Going to mexico for our second time. Watching your videos to help me wait haha.
most of the tequila at the resorts is garbage, you really have to know what you're looking for for the good stuff.
Us Mexicans have this strange substitute when eating cake… we drink soda instead of milk! 🙂
Wait, I thought your name was Wolter.
that wind doe…
I think most would find the police and military road blocks as 'shocking'. I've driven from Colorado to Belize. When you're on the 'free roads', driving through villages, you will come across road blocks. Some are federal police / military ( usually looking for 'bad guys' or smuggling west out of the Yucatan ) , others are local police. These are permanent structures with topas ( road bumps to slow you down ), and a guard shack. Always stop, as you never know if they are manned or not. I once came across one where it was manned by a guy alone, sleeping in his chair leaning up against the wall, so I proceeded. Most vehicles are waved through, sometimes they will wave you to the side to be scrutinized by a superior officer. The odd thing is every time I've been waved to the side, the 'officials' never speak English, and are kind of 'embarrassed' they caught a tourist. I think they are instructed to catch and release any tourist they inadvertently stop. I always offer my US drivers license and registration ( or rental contract ). There is usually a question or two on where you are from, and what you are doing in remote Mexico, then they smile and wave you through. Always a friendly, non threatening interaction. One must be careful in some parts of Mexico ( check the US State Dept travel advisories ) as the rural check points could be cartels who pay the local police to 'rent' their road block, so they can find tourists to rob or hold for ransom. If you stick to the toll highways, any road blocks will be 'legitimate'. The 'problem' areas are North and West of Mexico City. For a tourist flying to Cancun, driving within the state of: Yucatan, Quintana Roo or Campeche , to visit places like Merida, Cancun, Chetumal, or Palenque, the road blocks should be 'friendly' ones.
Just found your channel… you have a great personality and your topics are muy interesante!! Looking forward to watching more!
I have travel to Mexico with my family a few times. I was great. The people are very friendly awesome. Salutations from, USA. ps – I recommend Jalisco.