TULUM: THE HIDDEN SIDE (Mexico)
Tulum is Mexico's most popular tourist destination, however in recent years there have been more and more videos made on how disappointing Tulum is. In this video I explore the hidden side of Tulum which a lot of visitors don't get to see, and show you that it is possible to find authentic hidden gems such as Sian Ka'an and Dos Palmas cenote. Below are the links to the experiences we did:
Tour to Dos Palmas Mayan community in Tulum: authentictourstulum.com/
Mexico Kan Tours for Sian Ka'an biosphere reserve: www.mexicokantours.com/eco-to...
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The production reminds me of older PBS travel shows like Globe Trekkers, mixed with various Anthony Bourdain series. There is something nostalgic and familiar that really hits home for me, great work, can't wait for more!
The goddess of that Mayan alter on the ceremony is not Maya! It’s name is Xochipilli (from aztec flower’s princess) and is from the Aztecs from the center of Mexico (Mexico city now), this show indeed a hidden side of the current ceremony sold to tourists, are not authentic mayan ceremonies, also the Temazcal or Temazcalli in Náhuatl (the language of the aztecs again) is a tradition from the cultures of the center of México, not Mayan at all, this was newly introduced in the region to sell it to tourists, specially the super commercial Dos Palmas, sad but truth, I’m a Náhuatl speaker and born from indigenous family.
You are right man, thanks to point that out. Eso es todo compita somos los mismos 🤠 yo soy huasteco 🫡
nomás la envolvieron con puras mentiras vestiditos de blanco hahahah pa cobbrarle chidooo.. puras patrañas!
this is why I avoid guides and tours
What tribe are you from?
any recommendations of books to learn about Authentic Aztec and/or Mayan culture from Aztec/Mayan authors?
I live in Tulum and I must to say that this is one of the most accuracy documentaries from this magic place.
Are you a digital nomad?
Just visited. Such a cool, hip chic beach town and vibe. People were friendly. Mexicans visiting there were chill. Didn’t see a lot of foreigners compared to Cancun
So true she has amazing content 💪 like Always
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My wife and I stayed in Tulum for 3 amazing weeks back in '96. We rented a palapa on the beach in Don Armando's and the Santa Fe campgrounds. We were back packing around Mexico but with a car, 11 weeks to circumnavigate the whole coast of the country. If I'd known then what I know now we would have spent the whole 11 weeks right there. We snorkeled all day, lazed on the beach, and drove into town at night to eat at the many roadside restaurants and eateries. It was one of the most relaxing times of my life.
don armando and santa fe were destroyed by hurracaine, they didnt continue. Santa Fe after many years of abandon , start a trendy ecologic resort in 2023.
@Pedro VIVAMXadventures That is so sad. We went back a few times over the years, tried once to show the area to some friends but the whole place, including Tulum town, had changed so much. It's the same problem everywhere around the world, your old neighborhood etc. You can never go back. It's just doubly sad when it's such a spectacular place as Tulum.
@@pedrovivamxadventures8931 vaya q triste lo bueno es que vivira en su memoria , ami me acaba de pasar algo parecido, mi primer experiencia en tulum fue mágica hace apenas unos 2 años y repeti hace un año pero lamentablemente hace un mes mi mujer paso a ese magico sencillo y barato bungalow pero ya no existe......... , sin duda el mejor bungalow con el mejor amanecer y vista en el q jamas he estado, Adios Azúcar hotel ojala reconstruyan algo parecido y no solo "modernicen" para esos europeos q les gusta lo comodito...
Oh how so many on line and U tube tourist influencer can learn from how this young lady presents. She acknowledges the locals, includes lessons, and knowledge for the viewers. Extremely well done. And she makes an admirable attempt at Spanish.
yes impressive...the world has such diversity...
She’s easy on the eyes too.
The spanish and french are...?
Superb work!! WOW ! the flow… the matrice of vibrational energy/ light… factor, was set by the percussionist opening soundtrack!
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Visited Tulum in 1977. The ruins were completely open and free….no other people there that day Beautiful quiet place. Not so much anymore
Awesome man, that is so cool!
Yes, I was there a few times in 78. No hotels. Stayed in a cabaña on the beach south of the pyramid. Bought fish in the mornings direct from the fishermen. Stunning place, gorgeous beach. Sad to see it now,
@@galenhaye7818 , , indeed so. ,! ! ! 😕
Love the style of shooting, the shot sequences, the timing + background music. And, Love the narration, great voice and commanding, yet warm, visual presence. Also, love the use of fonts. You guys have style and it feels like you are putting out fun and exciting quality work while maintaining a healthy respect for the places you visit. Bravo, I tip my hat to you two! Congratulations!
Bob ... lol ... you don't really like the style, you actually love her ... hahahaha
I went to Tulum in 1987 before it became what it is now. It was a magical experience. We had an elderly Mayan man as our tour guide. The ruins on the beach seemed surreal like something from an Indiana Jones movie. It's just sad to see what it's become.
Similar for me. I went in 1984.
Me too, i was there in 1988, mainly for Mayan ruins, the magnificent pyramid and exquisite carvings, but no town at the time.
@@xxxxxx-tq4mw Yes, we took the fairy from Cozumel to Playa De Carmen and took a bus thru the jungle to the ruins. It was just magic. The elderly Mayan guide was very knowledgeable and was full of reverence for his ancestors. It's just sad what it's become today, but it gives the natives a living.
Capitalism has ruined everything
American's and Chinese have corporafied Tulum and the Mexican Govt said show me the money.
What a wonderful video! I was an off grid solar contractor in Santa Barbara and I got hired many times to go down to Tulum to do solar for the small resorts on the beach. I had a lot of really good times down there.
Thanks for sharing!
Gracias Angelica, you are very welcome anytime! Just found your channel and already love it! Cheers from Mexico!
Malini, this is an amazing documentary. I love how you focused on the essence of Mayan culture. Very pure journey. I will be exploring more of your journeys. Thank you and your team!
Beautifully produced, great scenes, and excellent editing. You’ve captured the essence of Tulum and it’s sights, sounds, and tastes.
I love Tulum and you have done a great job showing how incredible this place really is! Thank you sabrina🇫🇷🇬🇧
Never seen one of your videos, i wasnt expecting much tbh. But 1 min In im already impressed with Video quality and editing.. Keep grinding!
The more I watch your content the more I appreciate your work
Thank you 🙏😊
Great video Malini, I traveled to Tulum over 14 years ago, when all of Tulum wss still a hidden gem. This video is so necessary for multiple reasons. Awesome doc.
Well done Miss Malini. A beautiful and interesting documentary about Mayan culture and its people. This is what traveling should be about.
The closing statement really got me 😢 wow you’re amazing I’m short of words, stay blessed
Amazing. Much better than all other KZheadrs focused on beaches and nightclubs. Keep up the great work, Mal !
What do you expect, she dresses like a whore
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What a great video. Thank you for sharing this magical experience with us.
Wow such professional production and presentation, such a great change from the average lazy travel content maker who just wanders around taking a continuous selfie video expecting or hoping to get enough views to pay for their holidays and adventures, you have obviously put a lot of work into production even using a very good camera person to capture the correct perspective for the viewers while you present and narrate, very well done.
Unfortunately, none of it is true. What's in the video is what is sold to tourists but has nothing to do with Maya culture or history.
Yes, agreed! So, well said . Kudos to you 👍👍
WARNING!!!! Where will you go when you die? Heaven or Hell??? We can not hide our sins from GOD. Repent and accept Jesus as you Lord and Savior before it is too late. Jesus loves us and He can forgive us of any sins that we have committed. HELL IS REAL!!!! THE LAKE OF FIRE IS REAL!!!! MATTHEW 3:2 REPENT, FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND.!!!!
@@youtube_chaplain go away we don't want to hear about your lunatic delusions.
I love to see your adventures and stories. You are a gem.
I love it.. I visited Tulum and was not aware of these areas. Will definitely love to explore more when I return! Thank you 🙏🏾
I really appreciate your efforts in making a great video and striving to get as authentic a view as possible for us. Your work is exceptional. However, I would like to say that a video or recording of a sacred "ceremony" from a "native" culture is a tourist trap plain and simple. But, I still would have gone to see it just the same! Keep up the great work on all of your trips across the globe. You're the real deal Malini. Thank you!
Malini! Great work to show us places that we relate to, great content and the way it’s being filmed, the narratives is just great, complements to your whole team.
Awesome, thank you!
Great professional video on the Mayan influence in Tulum. Your work is very impressive.
What a refreshing depiction especially on The Essence of The Mayan cultural aspects. That's how you make a presentation!💫💯🙏
That was lovely. Watching this I think of my great friend Roger, his siblings, and his Dad, who was Mayan Indian. Thank you Malini. ❤
Got to know your channel from your 3-part EXCELLENT series about Menorca. You are one of the few vloggers who I like. Most just meander around a place without having a plan, and well-edited scripts to the point I avoid watching and saving them into my folders. Your videos are well-researched covering, not just buildings but gastronomy, artisanal products, and local business. Keep up the great work. Please do more videos in Spain. Love from Ottawa.
Thanks for your lovely comment! We are actually heading to Spain in a few days so stay tuned for those videos in the near future 😊🙏
@@Malini.Angelica I look forward to that.
I love the approach on this video is authentic and educational. You captured the real Tulum and create a strong awareness. Well done!
This is a part ofy culture with Azteca natives Were all truly always have a genuine connection to the roots we God's creation coming to this lifetime of paradise The part is yet come the new earth And new heaven Awesome!!
WARNING!!!! Where will you go when you die? Heaven or Hell??? We can not hide our sins from GOD. Repent and accept Jesus as you Lord and Savior before it is too late. Jesus loves us and He can forgive us of any sins that we have committed. HELL IS REAL!!!! THE LAKE OF FIRE IS REAL!!!! MATTHEW 3:2 REPENT, FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND.!!!!
Thank you. Nice video. Great information. Good quality cinematography and beautiful host!
Great video! Very entertaining and very informative! You are a beautiful soul.
my god that place it is so beautiful and magical 😍. Your channel have so much quality .
Wow love the production quality of this video. Thanks for diving deep into Mayan culture. Loooking forward to my trip to Tulum.
Thank you! I hope you have an amazing time 😊
That dog @ 3:25 having the best afternoon nap of his life lol. So beautiful! ❤
Muy buen video. Aunque por el título me imaginé que trataría de los efectos que provocan el crecimiento descontrolado en el medio ambiente al igual que el desplazamiento de la gente nativa. Este problema lo hemos padecido durante muchos años en diferentes pueblos y ciudades de México en donde pareciera que ya es muy tarde para hacer algo. Espero que algún día se pueda hacer algo para proteger nuestra naturaleza, cultura y gente. No quiero ser mala vibra, yo también disfruto mucho de estos lugares pero también me doy cuenta de estos problemas. Que tengan todos un buen día!
Estoy de acuerdo, lo mismo pensé que trataría el video y bueno es un poco mas de lo mismo. La búsqueda de una experiencia "auténtica" en ojos de quien no padece esos problemas. No está mal la intención del video, de alguna forma intenta apoyar a la gente local consumiendo en ciertas zonas y promoviendo la cultura bajo sus vivencias pero la explotación comercial de la imagen cultural en los mercados internacionales hacen que poco a poco el problema de la gentrificacion en esa y muchas zonas de México sea más común y en realidad termine afectando a la gente local a la cual pretenden apoyar, es muy contrastante y evidente, pero hay que cuestionarse si de verdad vale la pena comercializar tanto nuestra cultura en pro de la hegemonía dominante.
@@vicentereyes4451 mejor no lo pudiste haber dicho!!! 🙏
Se necesita buenas autoridades y empezar a hacer estudios intensos sobre cuanta población puede soportar cada región del país y de ser necesario limitar la natalidad a 1 o 2 hijos por pareja, pues la otra solución es construir enormes condominios pero es feo vivir como sardina y el trafico seria horrible.
Totalmente, me quede esperando una visión más crítica y contextual, pero lo único que obtuve fue otra guía turística más sobre el “amazing Tulum”.
Pues no que con el KKS y MUGRENA Vivirían "mEjOr" cómo en Dubai y Suiza Con sus Sueldos de Hambre😂😆
What a beautiful video you made Malini! This area has a lot to offer besides getting intoxicated in the mega resorts!
wow, is awesome this video, the narrative and edition are perfect, welcome to Mexico.
beautiful video! Very informative and inspiring for future vistors. Thank you!
Okay, I'm in . . . I really appreciate to all-round quality of this video and the way you present the conflict between the local culture and the invasive commercialization. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome video! I’m glad to see foreign like you enjoying our pure culture. Muchas gracias por este hermoso video ❤
Thank you for taking us thru the road less travelled! 🙏🏼
Wow! Stumbled on this video doing research for a class on American Indian Spirituality and will be citing this. Thank you for your storytelling style and showcasing the local community and experiences.
Funny! I've been watching your videos here and there for the last year. Now that I'm in Mexico, you're posting videos here too!! You and your work are wonderful 🥰 Thank you for sharing 🤍
Awesome! Thank you!
Me gustó ek documental gracias. Vivo aqui en Tulum hace 15 años y mi vida es mejor ahora🙏🙋♀️❤❣viva Tulum.
I lived in Tulum 40 years ago and it was a beach with 2 cabana yards without a town Paradise, if 10 people were there that would have been considered a crowd I love your videos, keep em coming If you visit Guatemala try Xela Quetzaltenango 🌹💐🌷
Great video. I miss Tulum. One of my favourite locations. No where else have I felt so relaxed.
Thank you so much for this fascinating doc of Tulum and ancient Mayan culture which share similar spiritual beliefs, mythological practices even cooking methods of the first ancient seafaring navigators settlers of the south pacific islands. When tourism is the only means of economic prosperity it also becomes the monkey on the backs of the local populace environment etc- glad you subtly icluded that at end of your wonderful narration.
Very interesting video on history and culture I love Mexican food and beautiful people. I appreciate your narrative work on your channel..
Thank you, we loved Mexico too, it’s a great country and we hope to go back there soon!
Thank you so very much for planning our next trip to Mexico!
Luv the video awesome job in seeing how the area of talcum is, thank you ❤
A super fabulous documentary well done, subscribed.
this is an amazing video! thank you so much!!!
Great video. It strongly reflects what we see here on Bali where i have been living for a decade now. Out of control development along the coast, making way for one new beach club after the other. The result is no more local feeling at the beaches, hard to find local food in these areas, and let along affordable food for local people. Social media really has destroyed these places.
Thank You for this fascinating experience!
ugh i loveeeee downtown tulum! thank you to bringing light to this other beautiful side of Tulum and low income cities of mexico ❤
Not that big of a deal
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Thank you for making valuable content showing the realness of our culture ✨
I have been there many times with a beautiful part of Mexico and the people. There are so nice. I love the culture the beaches and even the jungle is absolutely amazing. Can’t wait to get back.
Best video yet. So glad to see another side to Tulum
Thank you Jan, there is a very authentic side to Tulum and you just need to know where to look 😊
Great segment First time there was 2005 , still a sleepy town, talk of development . Glad you were able to experience it and not from a mega resort pool bar Cool channel!!🙂
Great documentary! You should have tv show! Your voice is very soothing!
what an awesome video. Love ancient history of the indigenous.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This documentary is absolutely fantastic. So much interesting information about the Maya culture and I really liked seeing you interact with locals and try different experiences in person. Amazing! Subscribed!
I am native from México and, I hate to break it to you but, there was nothing Maya (Mayan) in this video. I did see bits and pieces of Azteca history but, that's the extent of it. What's in the video is the gibberish sold to tourists.
WARNING!!!! Where will you go when you die? Heaven or Hell??? We can not hide our sins from GOD. Repent and accept Jesus as you Lord and Savior before it is too late. Jesus loves us and He can forgive us of any sins that we have committed. HELL IS REAL!!!! THE LAKE OF FIRE IS REAL!!!! MATTHEW 3:2 REPENT, FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND.!!!!
Stunning 💫 Great work!
Thank you! Cheers!
one of the best videos that I saw about the beautiful Tulum, thanks Malini :)
Very well done! Great place Tulum … thanks for sharing
Excellent recovery! Great job of relating.
One of the most beautiful places in the world! Jungle , Pyramids, White sand beaches!! The Best Vacation ever! Truly a magical place! We stayed near Tulum .
This video was really professionally done. Quite interesting.
Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video!
Very nice presentation of Tulum .. I lived the hidden side of tulum for almost two years and loved every bit of it. well done
So nice isn’t it!
You got me! Excellent work!
Well done , girl you have a natural talent for this .
Gracias por recordarnos lo bello que es México....
TULUM, es un lugar hermoso cuántas ganas me da entrar a nadar por esos ríos...
I am visiting Tulum soon. Last year in Playa Del Carmen i booked a $999 mx tour by bus to see chitzen itza including lunch buffet with a similar mayan ritual welcome ceremony. Thank you for your video.
Good educational clip. Thanks for sharing
Outstanding video! Congrats
Great history lesson. Not the typical tourist view of Talum
Glad you liked it!
I just saw &subscribed your channel... Its fantastic 👍
Unbelievable, amazing! What an experience!
I just found You! great vids// congrats!
Excellent! I love your adventuresome spirit.
Beautiful. ❤
This is a great way to experience ancient Maya culture. Gracias!
Great film, thank you, I am in Tulum right now, also staying in Centro :)
Thank you for showing the old traditions of the mayans. I have seen a lot of Mayan sites, but not their authentic culture. Thank you.
Absolutely love her accent. Great video!
great documentary on Tulum. Beautiful and ancent city ( outskirts and beyond )
Hi Angelica, i enjoy watching your productions they are very authentic. Where did you stay when in Tulum?
Thanks for the nice vid!!
I stayed in a bungalow on the beach for $5 per night in 1993. BTW.... Mayans are not going to sell their authentic ceremonies. That 'ceremony' was staged for tourists, using a mixture of symbols, songs, and traditions from North, Central, and South American traditions (and a bit of new age). Regardless, it's still good to support local people and I'm sure the temazcal felt lovely.
Blessing from Canada Ijust suscribe it nice videos gracias
Fantastic video! Where to next?
Thank you for this interesting video🎉
Thanks for making this video and sharing a side of Tulum that I would not know.
15:09 Holy Smoke!! Great vid...what rich culture 👏
Very professional, and well done video thanks.
A beautiful video, thank you
Wonderful video. Thank you