Cancun - 10 Culture Shocks of Visiting Cancun, Mexico

10 Things That Will Shock Travelers When They Visit Cancun, Mexico
Cancun is world famous for it’s great beaches, access to numerous Mayan ruins, and fun laid back attitude. For tourists there are a number of other attributes of Cancun that could shock them. This video goes over a number of fun facts about Cancun. From the crazy driving with Topes (speed bumps) big enough to eat your car, to the insane number of insane tourists, to the beauty of Chichen Itza, Tulum, and more. The 10 Things That Shock Tourists about visiting Cancun, Mexico.
Filmed in Cancun, Mexico
Copyright Mark Wolters 2018

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[anesheagreen]

I’ve watched MANY of your videos to prepare for my solo trip to Cancun. I just got back a week ago and I LOVED it!!! Thank you so much for the tips and tricks to traveling!!!

[elainebines]

i love the way you cover things that other youtubers forget and what you cover is always important and relevant 😘

[shamonaLIVE]

One of the most noticeable differences between Mexican beach destinations and other places such as Bali or Thailand is the people. I've found that in both Cancun and Cabo, if people try to sell you stuff on the street, a polite 'no thanks' is all you need to do for them to leave you alone. In Bali and Thailand they will follow you down the street hassling you in most cases which has really put me off. The best reply I ever received was in Cabo, after I declined the local said 'I will try harder tomorrow, have a good day'. What a great attitude!

[Hyperventilacion]

As a Mexican I'd recommend you to explore some places in the rest of the peninsula, like: Bacalar & Chetumal, Cozumel, Mérida or Campeche. I was in Cancún without my parents for the first time some months ago and damn! everyone just wants to rip you off! That airport is more expensive than Brussels'! How's that even possible!?

[islandgirl]

Wolters, I hate saying this but when I go to Mexico, I want to feel that I am in Mexico. Cancun is too Americanized. I have taken the bus running along the entire hotel strip and it made me feel that I was in America, the malls, etc. My favorite place is Puerto Morellos. It is a great Mexican village where they have great restaurant's which are also not Mexican if you don't want to eat Mexican somedays. I also enjoyed Playa del Carmen and Cozumel. More Mexican to me. I liked Bucerias and the Puerta Vallarta area. So much more like Mexico. Just my opinion. I hope one day that I will get to visit Merida.

[nakiew]

HE is so on point with his "shocks". I experienced it all with the exception of driving.

[sitcomchristian]

We had our honeymoon in Cancun :) We didn't drive, just took buses. Strangely enough, the crazy-ness of the buses was one of the highlights of the trip for me XD

[drspintoo]

Just got back from Cancun. This guy is on-point from the first tip to the last! Really great advice.

[brianmerz]

I like your videos because I can trust your coverage. I am unusual with my likes of destinations. You help me weed out places I would not like to visit, or have introduced me to more unusual places that I would like. You save me a lot of money and time!

[michaelmartinez]

Cancun was great. And the people are so nice. I can't wait to go back.

[esaamzaman]

What you said about the airport was so true

[veronicajimenez]

Thank you so much for your tips!
My husband and I are traveling to Cancun this June. I have friends that live in Playa del Carmen and they gave us many of the same tips you did. You speak like a local from Cancun. Great job Walter!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[sendthistotracy]

Mark, as usual your video is awesome and a great reminder of things to expect that Ive forgotten about when I head back to Mexico for my vacation. Helps me to get excited. You always seem to get every detail

[arananation]

Much appreciated! Heading to Cancun this weekend.I always watch your videos when I go to a place I’ve never been out of the country.

[Bubbachris]

I love this guy and this channel! Before I travel to any new place I always lookup Wolters World for some very practical & helpful advice. So many thanks Wolter!

[ajl]

Isla Mujeres -- Playa Norte. Will be the nicest beach many Americans ever see in their life. And such a fast and easy day trip from Cancun.

[jason]

Weird last year i was getting ready to go to greece and i found your videos this year i am going to Mexico and i find your videos lol You really have me covered sir.

[MrVikingsandra]

"Alcohol doesn't count to stay hidrated" you're hilarious 😂👍

[juanquintana]

YOU HAVE;REALLY, TONS OF INFORMATION OF CANCUN;IENJOYED WHATCHING YOUR AMUSING VLOG;looks like you had agreat time thank you

[politicalhigh]

Booked my ticket to Cancun yesterday. Heading out on April 7th(: