Our First Stop in Mexico - We Almost Didn't Leave Mazatlán

Рет қаралды 7,153

Күн бұрын

We've barely made it into Mexico and we're already in love. Mazatlán has been so amazing that we truly don't want to leave this Mexican oasis! Mazatlán is just a few hundred miles from the USA border, and is our first long stop on our road trip from Canada all the way through Central America with our dog, Evie. We originally planned to be here for just a week or so, but three weeks later, we are still loving it.
In this video, we start our day of exploring in the Central area (Centro Historico) which is a gorgeous spot filled with restaurants and little shops aimed at tourists. Nearby is the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception which we took a look at from outside, because what visit to a Latin American city is incomplete without a quick visit to a holy sight? Lucky for us, nearby the cathedral is Mercado Pino Suarez, or Pino Suarez Market. This market has just about anything you could want, and Evie absolutely loved all the smells she was able to find hiding in every corner of this market. The main level has butchers, flower shops, souvenir spots, and desert merchants, and upstairs is filled with all things Mexican food!
For lunch we got ourselves some proper Mexican food with Evie at our feet hoping we would drop something. Mico actually ordered a breakfast dish of eggs, chorizo, and beans, and I was able to try tostadas for the first time. Oh my goodness were our meals amazing!! Trying Mexican food in Mexico is such a treat, and we are hoping we will learn more about Mexican food as we continue our journey south through the rest of Mexico in the months to come.
After lunch we had the unfortunate experience of finding one of the few places in Mexico that doesn't allow dogs - El Faro Lighthouse. We had read online that it was okay to bring dogs, but evidently that is wrong because we were told we wouldn't be able to walk up to the lighthouse with Evie in tow. So, we went back the next day without her and made the short journey to the top of El Faro to get spectacular views of Mazatlán from above.
Mazatlán is a coastal city with an incredible malecón (boardwalk). The boardwalk covers 21 kilometers of coast and was made for pedestrians, bikers, and shop keepers to enjoy the beauty of the coast. With the beach right below, this boardwalk is easily one of our favourite things about Mazatlán. If we were to ever move to Mexico permanently, this boardwalk would definitely put Mazatlán on our list of potential cities to live in!
If you enjoy our videos and want to give us an extra special thank you, we would love to have you become a channel member! Check out the perks here kzfaq.info...
If you choose to support us in this way, THANK YOU so much!
SafetyWing is our favourite travel insurance provider (including health insurance): tinyurl.com/2p87ewbr
Wise is our travel debit card: wise.prf.hn/l/OqnMl4Z
Sign up for our free newsletter for behind the scenes content and our travel plans: tinyurl.com/3x8y26re
Want to work with us? Email: info@nicoleandmico.com
== Connect with us! ==
♥ Instagram: @nicoleandmico_
♥ Website: www.nicoleandmico.com
♥ Email: info@nicoleandmico.com
== OUR FAVOURITE TRAVEL GEAR ==
+ Matador soap bar case: amzn.to/3S9JheW
+ Travel Adapter (Universal): amzn.to/3HEwqL3
+ Makeup Remover Cloth (Erase-Your-Face): amzn.to/47lUP3a
+ Solid shampoo and conditioner: amzn.to/3T
+ HeroClip Carabiner: amzn.to/3itXX5Z
+ Ex-Officio Underwear: amzn.to/47rT7NF
+ Toiletry kit: amzn.to/41T51z8
+ OmniCharge (all-in-one battery bank): tinyurl.com/36hssspu
+ Vessi Everyday Classic sneakers: crrnt.app/VESSI/pgldkja7
Our FULL Packing List: nicoleandmico.com/our-packing...
*Some of the links above are affiliate links and we may get a small commission at no cost to you if you choose to use a link to purchase a product!
== Chapters ==
0:00 Where are we and how did we get here?
4:27 Pino Suarez Market
6:15 Trying Mexican food
10:15 El Faro Lighthouse fail
16:40 Our favourite thing about Mazatlan
19:57 We might not leave...
#roadtrip #travelingwithadog #mexicotravel
======================
Hey there! We are Nicole and Mico and in March 2021, we quit our jobs, sold our belongings, and began traveling the world! We never thought we'd be making travel vlogs on KZfaq, but after realizing that we had a unique opportunity to share our adventure and make the world feel more familiar and inviting to anyone watching, we took the leap and picked up the camera! We hope our videos show how wonderful, delicious, and friendly the world can be.

Пікірлер: 46

@85728itsmeee 10 күн бұрын

I love that you are slow traveling. Other channels make me dizzy with how fast they explore a place and rush again to the next thing. This feels relaxing and enjoyable to watch and we get to see a bigger picture. Thank you!

@nicoleandmico 5 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! We really enjoy this slow travel and it really gives us a chance to explore the places deeply. We’re glad you enjoyed the video 😊

@umopapisdn123 10 күн бұрын

I love that you’re taking your time and moving at your own rhythm- I know your work is content driven, but I appreciate that you’re digging deeper where you are and not as frenetic as some other folks. Models positive work life balance :)

@nicoleandmico 10 күн бұрын

Awe thank you so much! Yeah this slow travel life is a little harder to balance when KZfaq always wants fresh content. however our hopes is that we build a deeper and more relatable connection with everyone watching. There’s lots of the world to see so what’s the rush 😝😊

@SuperKiobi13 4 күн бұрын

Thats my hometown happy to see others love it so much

@bjones9942 4 күн бұрын

I settled here in Mazatlán, but still enjoy visiting other cities. I tell people that Mazatlán is a city with a little tourist area, and Puerto Vallarta is a tourist area with a little city. Acapulco on the other hand ... is like Puerto Vallarta all grown up. If you're going down the coast, be sure to stop in Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa, Acapulco, Puerto Escondido, and Huatulco. Maybe add Manzanillo to the list if you have time. If you're bouncing inland then stop in Tlacapaque, and Tonalá (near Guadalajara) and the pyramids at Teotihuacan (near CDMX). Tonalá has a HUGE tianguis twice a week - don't get lost! On your way back North do the Barrancas del Cobre (copper canyon) route - you're driving otherwise I'd say take the train, 'El Chepe'. But stop in Divisadero and take in the canyons and the adventure park there.

@iamthatiam8894 2 күн бұрын

Great and Beautiful video Nicole and Nico. ❤ HAPPY TRAVELS!!.

@adelamazapereztamayo9922 9 күн бұрын

When corn tortillas accompany your meals, what you usually do is you roll them into tight little tacos (with nothing or salt in them) and you use these tight tacos to push food onto your fork (the way you might use your knife) and you bite the top off after each time you push food onto your fork (or you can dip it into the sauces left over from the food and eat them that way, also as tight tacos). There are some folks who don't like to make tacos out of the whole tortilla (because it can be long), so you can rip it in half or into quarters and make a bite-sized tight taco out of each piece, that you just pop into your mouth once it's soggy from pushing your food onto your fork (or whenever you want). If avocado is served with your meal, you customarily place a few avocado slices on a tortilla (you can smush them with a fork if you want a softer consistency), sprinkle salt on them, wrap it into a taco and eat it. Happy to hear you're enjoying Mexico!

@nicoleandmico 8 күн бұрын

Oh my goodness thank you!!! That's so good to know. We will give it a try for sure and hopefully start to look like we know what we're doing one of these days 😅

@dieterw1031 7 күн бұрын

Thank you for your videos. I like your positive attitude and the food scenes in nice locations a lot. All the best from Austria! PS: I can imagine it's challenging doing what's right for yourself while trying to maximize views, but I have a feeling you are on the right path wherever it may lead you.

@nicoleandmico 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment! We love what we’re doing even though it’s a bit of a slower pace than others but it works perfect for us. Happy travels 😁

@maxplanck9055 10 күн бұрын

I love the enthusiasm ✌️❤️🇬🇧

@nicoleandmico 8 күн бұрын

Thanks!!

@pilotleader 10 күн бұрын

I guess we Will have to wait for the next video for your impressions, but years ago, I went to both places and found that Mazatlan’s beaches way cleaner and nicer than Puerto Vallarta’s beaches - as PV is in a bay so debris collected there.

@nicoleandmico 10 күн бұрын

Yeah we have to say the beaches of Mazatlan was much more impressive than we expected. Clean, bright and not as crowded as other places because the beach stretches out for kilometres it seems. 10/10 city 😝

@DD654-jx9kl 8 күн бұрын

Guys! I love you so much! Watching you is so sweet! I’m so happy you are enjoying my country, it’s so respectful and nice the way you show your traveling journey. My best wishes ✨

@nicoleandmico 5 күн бұрын

We are LOVING Mexico 🇲🇽 🥰 can’t wait to share more with you!

@BluSlade 9 күн бұрын

💙💙

@mrs.ridlsreadingchannel1635 8 күн бұрын

So glad to see a new video. I missed you guys.

@nicoleandmico 8 күн бұрын

Aawe thanks! We upload every Saturday 😊

@guadaluperatcliff9030 10 күн бұрын

The beach looks very clean ❤❤

@nicoleandmico 10 күн бұрын

Yeah, it is pretty clean! It’s a well maintained area for sure. Such a gorgeous spot 🙂

@almaalambra7272 9 күн бұрын

Scenery near the Basilica is similar to that in the Philippines due to the 2 countries being colonized by Spain.

@nicoleandmico 8 күн бұрын

Yes, for sure! Mico points out similarities between here and the Philippines quite often, especially with the food. We keep stumbling upon desserts from Mexico that are really similar to Filipino deserts he grew up eating 😊

@rachellevis9909 10 күн бұрын

Amazing view from the light house ❤great video

@nicoleandmico 10 күн бұрын

Thank you! It was such a great view of the ocean and city 🏙️

@robbiereid2423 9 күн бұрын

Hey guys, Mazatlan is the best. We are moving to Mazatlan next year from Cairns, Queensland. The place and people are so beautiful. Love your videos, keep travelling.

@nicoleandmico 8 күн бұрын

So lucky! We definitely understand the draw to living there!!

@bw5911 9 күн бұрын

Love this video! I hope you do an accommodation video with prices.

@nicoleandmico 8 күн бұрын

In a couple of weeks we are actually posting a video about pricing in Puerto Vallarta! Maybe you'll find that enjoyable :)

@bw5911 8 күн бұрын

@@nicoleandmico thx u

@cj9667 10 күн бұрын

Fun times! Omg. The food looks scrumptious! E’s having a blast! Love your smiles! Safe journey! Are you going to Cabo San Lucas?

@nicoleandmico 8 күн бұрын

Thanks! We don't have plans to go to Cabo. We don't expect to make it to that part of Mexico for now, but maybe when we drive back to Canada one day!

@85728itsmeee 10 күн бұрын

Did you say what month you are there? How's the water temperature at the beaches? I love a bathwater temperature!

@LivingandenjoyingLife 5 күн бұрын

I am planning on driving to Mexico next month to mazatlan, can you give me the route you used and possibly hotels to stay, because I don't want to drive at night, thanks

@nicoleandmico 5 күн бұрын

Hey there! If you take a look at the videos before this one you’ll find videos about our drive down all the way from Canada. I think you’ll find some help in those. We generally stay in air BnB’s because we have our dog

@edgeveg 10 күн бұрын

Happy to hear you found another place to fall in love with. Hugs for Evie

@nicoleandmico 8 күн бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@TtYoDkHpEsRkGpOkHgPfGkHdF 9 күн бұрын

i live in mazatlan and i heavly recomend go to galerias, playa brujas, zona dorada and the marina zone, this zones are the new side of the city cause the down town you review for me is too old, im saying this cause if u like the city theres a big lot of places that u left over to discover!

@nicoleandmico 8 күн бұрын

Ah yes, I believe most of those spots are in the golden zone. We enjoyed our time in that area as well, it's beautiful!