21 Things NOT to do in CANCUN MEXICO

When coming to Cancun, there are some important things you need to know to ensure you save money, don´t get scammed, avoid problems, and have an enjoyable vacation.

From dirty cops, to taxi scams and car rental scams, this video is going to help you out a lot on your next trip to Cancun and surrounding areas like Playa Del Carmen, Tulum, Puerto Morelos, Bacalar, Cozumel, and more.

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I'm Jordan, an American living in Mexico with my Husky, Laska. In January of 2018 I left the US to start traveling Mexico. Since then, I've been making travel videos about my life in Mexico, travel tips, Las Vegas tips videos, and advice for those considering moving abroad.

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[MyPetFishRex]

Michael Cera coming through with some solid travel tips!

[MyTrishAdvisor]

Yes! Great tips and thanks for mentioning my services! Eric is the best for rental cars glad it worked out! What makes me SO MAD is that client's have called or emailed me freaking out saying someone at the airport says I'm out of business. What you said in the video is exactly what happens, they ask what company and say "ohhh they are out of business". Its so stupid and is it gives such a BAD first impression upon arrival! So glad to meet up with you guys!! So happy for you both! Love Mays hugs!!!! 🤗😍

[wildhorses]

My daughter and I will be traveling to Cancun and these video's totally blew everyone else's out of the park! Exactly information I need, THANK YOU!!!

[anthonymejia]

I just came back from a 5 night 6 day stay at Villas del Palmar all inclusive, best getaway trip i've had in a long time. I paid $100 for round trip shuttle from airport to resort and the shuttle was a 2023 Chevy Suburban, 30 min drive, very worth it. Food was top gourment. amazing Cancún

[MishaElRusito]

Tip: don't buy a sim card at Telcel near the ADO station when you come to Cancun downtown from the airport or from another town. They'll scam you into buying a sim card for 25 dollars. Instead, if you know some Spanish, walk for 5 minutes in the palacio municipal direction and enter a Telcel store there. The cost will be as little as 100 pesos or 5 dollars

[ronaldarchuleta]

One thing I would add to your tips about credit cards is to make sure they charge your card in pesos. When I have been in Mexico recently, they have offered to charge my card in USD, but at an inflated exchange rate that was around 10% more than the actual exchange rate.

[angel-rczj]

A tourist that became the best trip advisor in Cancun ..keep up the great work

[CaptainKseadog]

Great tips! Especially the one to stay away from the resorts. Mexico has so much more to offer than a very expensive fantasy land.

[jeremyf]

Great video! It's one of the best dos and don'ts list videos I have seen. Really helpful tips with specific information. Jordan, great job.

[alexescalera]

Definitely a great video, awesome tips, I wish more people could watch it. Hate all those tricks and scams they use trying to fool the tourists

[vwondell]

Went to cancun, playa, tulum, isla mujeres, and cozumel twice last year ! We just went in December and had no problems at all! We usually stay 13 days, we had a blast! It was very safe that the ocean was magnificent ! Going back soon

[Honolulu-Blue]

Thanks for sharing. I was at an AI in the Cancun area about a year back. These tips would've helped some, but I really don't want to deal with CUN ever again.

[georgelagos]

This man is very good at describing the best course of action. I thank you very informative and right to the point

[SonNguyen-kmj]

Jordan, thank you for the Snap Car Rental recommendation. We rented a mid-size car from them the week before Christmas. Price was reasonable and all insurance was included in the quote we received. The rental car made it easy and flexible for us to visit Chichen Itza, Merida, Progreso, and to load up on groceries from Chedraui.

[carenjobe]

Watched this earlier & had to leave but came back to leave a comment…another great video full of information & love catching glimpses of May❤

[gkitty]

Awesome resources! Definitely helpful because the taxi/airport situation is the thing I was scared about the most! Thanks Jordan!

[glencapek]

Thx - great tips. Beware that some traffic violations such as speeding may not be subject to a warning. Demand a ticket. Usually 200-300 pesos.

[kathytracy]

I really enjoyed this!i owned a condo in Cancun for 8 years I laughed so hard at the shake downs happen a few times. Always carry a expired lisence in case they take yours. How is it going with the new no smoking laws? Thanks and have fun. You gave great tips

[warclan]

some other option is to rent a house for holidays, it can be way cheaper than staying in a hotel with the same amenities. There are places like puerto aventuras, puerto morelos or Tulum where you can have a great deal doing that. obviously this is for the ones with bigger families or more frequent travelers