Hi everyone I hope you enjoyed Mazatlan! At the time of uploading I'm actually still here and there are other few videos coming up! *What's your favourite Mexico beach location?* You can check out the following if you like! - My website - www.thetaoofdavid.com/ Music used in videos - www.thetaoofdavid.com/youtube-music Merch site - www.thetaoofdavid.com/the-tao-of-david-shop Book English lesson - www.thetaoofdavid.com/book-english-lesson
My favorite beach locations are Playa Balandra in Baja California Sur, some hidden beaches around Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca and the New Pueblo Mágico Isla Aguada in Campeche.
One of the best beaches in the world and most underrated 🌎 also de longest malecon boardwalk . Canadian and US dollars in pockets more for your moneycheaper than anywhere in Mexico ...
Love this fantastic video! The golden ocean sunset, adorable fluffy cats, unique views, your candidness, the delicious tacos, and fitting music….. another epic creation, David! ❤️
Gracias Maria! It was a killer to film! That music was in the pipeline for a while but was waiting for Mazatlán to use it for the lyrics about 'find a place near the open shore' plus 'tell me what you're doing with the rest of your life' is about coming to end of full-time travel. I'm sure you got that because you're not a dumbass xx lol
Another awesome video Bro You've become one of my favorite RU-vidrs Your videos are different I like that you don't always go to the same super touristy places like the rest Keep up the great work 👍
I've already replied to this but the comment has disappeared. NO IDEA what I said probably something about how dogs need to stay away from fluffy angels LOLZ
Oh wow, you've no idea how happy we are knowing you visited our favourite seafood restaurant in Mazatlan: El Molcajete Loco! It tends to get overlooked by a lot of folk, probably because it's not right on the beach. You should have seen the looks of excitement on our faces when we realised that's where you were going to eat. There's another great seafood restaurant close by called "Mariscos Tono". We just arrived back into Mazatlan yesterday after being away for 3 months. Give us a shout if you want any recommendations.
Hey! You know what, I had 5 recommendations of places to eat in that video but after giving up on the Sunday because everything was closed, they were all STILL closed on Monday so I was screaming "this wouldn't happen in an inland location!!!" before stumbling across this place. I'm off to Culiacan on Friday but there will be a video from Concordia I'm filming before then bar anymore hurricanes
@@davidostrowski679 There are so many great places to eat around here...especially if you're on a budget. We hope you managed to stumble upon a few of them, but we're definitely glad you found "Molcajete Loco". We have many tequila tales from there! Have tonnes of fun in Culiacan and Concordia. Fingers crossed no more hurricanes!
Comparing Mazatlán Vs Puerto Vallarta it's not the point each place it's just different, Mazatlán originally was not a tourist destination, but a high sea port, in Mexico are those that are in a position to receive large-draft vessels, that is, they transport large amounts of cargo, as well as foreign trade merchandise, which is why it is necessary for the ports to carry out a halt. Later because it's extended long beautiful beaches it became a tourist destination, meanwhile Puerto Vallarta from a small fishing village, jumped into popularity as a tourism destination since the famous movie the Night of the Iguana in 1964, and had become a popular tourist destination as well. In My opinion if you only care about the beach, and not the town, any of both places can do it for you, but if you really want a city with a little bit of history as well, then Mazatlán it's your place. Its historic center it's gorgeous. I was born, and grew up in Mazatlán, but I also know Vallarta way before it became a popular tourist destination. Vallarta offers hills with a jungle kind of look that makes it look very tropical, but trust me, both are very hot, and humid during the summer, but most hotels in both places have AC available. If you are the type who only goes to enjoy the beach and the food, you would do fine anywhere, where there's a beautiful beach, and a comfortable hotel, comparing both, there's no point.
OMG! I love your opening video montage compilation, the music, and especially the video sequences that are speeded-up... you're editing is absolutely masterful, David! l loved seeing you shocked by the Colombian, glad you put that in! Mazatlan really appeals to me, not for the beaches at all, but because el centro is so charming and reminds me of the colorful buildings in Puebla. I've watched this video a few times today and now you've got me researching Mazatlan and think it's the next MX city I want to explore. Amazing video!
Thanks Markus! I know what you mean about Centro! My first week here was an absolute nightmare for many reasons but I moved to Centro the other day and OMG love it. Haha the Colombian bit, that was about the 5th take but I ended up deciding to keep the interruption! The full music is now also available on my website!
Would love to hear your reason why you like MZT over PVR. I’ve been to both and love PV, but it’s getting too expensive. For that reason I’m leaning towards MZT as my winter destination this year.
Love your videos, Im from Torreon and I loved the way you presented my city. Mazatlan is the place where almost all the northern states go in summer, you can literally see a lot of people from you city in Mazatlan, almost as if you didn’t left your city
Hola Silvestre! I know what you mean, after filming the last shot at the lighthouse, two ladies recognised me from the Torreón video! They were from close by. I'll be back in Torreón/Gomez/Lerdo/Parras/Cuatro at the end of July to film 5 videos. In RU-vid timeline they will be up from around 7th August I think!
Mazatlán. Es. Mas. Chingon. Van. Hacer. 3. Rascacielos. Vallarta. Cuantos. Tieme. Jamás. Le. Llegará. A. Mazatlán. El. Malecón. Más. Largo. Del. Mundo.
Mazatlan 17 kilometros de mazatlan, folklor en su esencia, conosco vallarta, cabo san lucas, pnta de mita, cancun, pto escondido y casi todos los puertos de mexico, todos son hermosos pero mazatlan y sus pueblos magicos me encantan.
Love this video! Great adventure and humor and cat love. I am now subscribed and looking forward to watching more adventures! Also, you remind me of Paddy Doyle who makes videos in Thailand. Haha ❤️ 🙏
I look forward to finding out. Culiacán and Los Mochis videos coming up. If you have any suggestions of things to include in these videos, they would be more than welcome!
I dont know how you do it. Your videos continue to blow me away. The drone shots are worth every dollar and the headache it gave you. Thankyou would never be enough for the videos we get to see through your lens. 👍
Excellent video, I hope to get to Mazatlan one day. As a cat "Mom", I loved you calling them beautiful angels! Greetings from Canada, and I'm so glad I found your channel.
Great video, David, you provided different views and settings of Mazatlan and you shown that Mazatlan is a destination, l think the Mazatlan Tourism office should pay you.
First aereal bombardment was not in Mazatlan but further north at Topolobampo (Sinaloa) where the biplane "Sonora" (Revolutionary) dropped metal pipes filled with dynamite on the cruiser "Guerrero" (Federales) on 15/April/1914. Even though it caused no damage after missing the target, the cruise captain was so scared for the ship he pulled out of combat conceding the port to the revolutionary forces. The "Sonora" did strategic reconnaissance flights over Mazatlan though... I haven't been to Mazatlan since I was 9 y.o. (a looooong time ago!).
Thanks! I'm still here until Friday. Assuming there's no more bad weather I'm filming in Concordia tomorrow. Stone Island was meant to be another video but had to abandon it due to the flooding unfortunately!
@@davidostrowski679 you can reach stone island by boat crossing the navigation channel, you can take it either from next to the ferries docks or next to the naval base, Concordia is beautiful remember to buv a raspado they're the best for the summer try to go to el quelite very famous restaurant(lots of customers tho)
Yep that was meant to be today but the weather meant it was impossible. I only have tomorrow available for filming as I am working Thursday and Friday and go to Culiacan on Friday after work so it will only be Concordia. Yep have that caramel snow cone thing on my list! Will be up on Saturday
someone screamed out when you took a bite of your taco...LOL!! 😂😂😂 I really appreciate the nod to The Handmaid's Tale; Praise Be! When I walked to the lighthouse from Centro...tenish years ago? There wasn't that glass bridge overlook thingy. That must be new. If you can, make sure you go to Art Museum. It's east, a few blocks from the beach...I stayed for month and they changed out the artwork three times when I was there.
Puerto Vallarta is better imo. The jungle mountains as the back drop is kinda hard to beat. Kinda reminds me of Hawaii a bit. The beaches are better. Especially Las Animas, Colomitos, Yelapa.
Hola David. Great video and loved the ocean camera shot. Mazatlan appears to be more pleasant on the eye than other locations. I never thought Mazatlan as a tourist spot, now I will consider. I do love cancun and puerta Vallarta. My first visit to PV was in 1988 and Cancun in 1995. Best wishes...
Thanks man. I don't think I'd ever come back to Mazatlan, it just doesn't come close to inland locations. The same goes for any beach location in my book. I don't know why people waste their money on these beach places when far better quality can be found inland!
My first visit to Cancun it was not a megapolis like now.. the beaches were Virgin, crystal clear water and no seaweed or polluted. Although I do love Mexican colonial cities.
Mazatlan has a nice old town but the deserted beach has much to be desired. Pretty sure it peaked a long time ago as a beach destination as did Acapulco. If you want to hang out by the pool, then ya, go for it.
I've lived in Mazatlán for 7 years and i have never gone to some places you visited, but there are several ways to enjoy the city, for example i would recommend the food and bars in downtown area around Machado plazuela at night, Deer Island trip or Varali Resort where you can enjoy beautiful sunsets, malecón biking or gay bars. On the other hand, you can enjoy Isla de la Piedra tours and swim on the beach and get a trip on boat on the sea or marismas, also there are plenty of sea food restaurants. I think Puerto Vallarta is more beautiful because of their mountains and skyline, green and wild forest with exotic beaches, but in Mazatlán you'll find more a prosperous modern and antique city at the same time
Have fun in Chihuahua... Copper Canyon is an absolutely jaw dropping location, I heard you weren't going to Creel... it's a charming Amish village, if you ever get the chance I'd def recommend it
si amigo I would definitely have to go to copper canyon on just a travel trip when I'm not working at the same time, it's just not possible to find somewhere suitable to stay that's affordable with decent wifi.
@@davidostrowski679 hahaha i know, i can recognize your beautiful british accent, you don't pronounce the R's either, well, some of them but it's funny to let you know haha
I’ve been to Mazatlan 10 times (about to go for my 11th trip next month). My favorite thing is petting all the angel gatos! 😁😇 although I’ve been warned by one of my traveling companions not to get bit or I’m going to have a lovely set of rabies shots in my future 😂 it’s worth the risk I think! I loved climbing to the lighthouse because of all the kitties, although it was a TOUGH hike!!! Love Mazatlan so much!!
Lily! I just collapsed at MEOWINGTON! We have the same mindset. I can take a bit of rabies if it means I can pet fluffingtons! I loved that hike! Just annoying that my drone kept getting attacked by birds at the top, I'm surprised I could get the shots I got!
Thank you for sharing your perspective on Mazatlan. We would like to spend several months in either PV or here so was very curious to hear why you think this place is better? Thank you. Susan
In Puerto Vallarta you will pay 350k for the same condo. Vallarta is more laid out for Americans and if you fmgo to Marina, Zona Romantica/ Emilio Zapata it's like living in Miami San Francisco San Diego. Vallarta rentals are sky high and showing no signs if slowing down
Is Mazatlán better than Puerto Vallarta or Cancún? I don’t know, they’re completely different and it depends on what do you want for a beach destination. But anyway, those three locations are in my black list.
@@EduardoLopez-sw4fv más que Riviera Maya no creo, pero digamos que el mercado turístico es similar. Me precio más un poco caro los Cabos pero la oferta hotelera en cantidad no es comparable con Riviera Maya
We enjoyed Mazatlan, but if you're looking for local live music, as we always are- we find lots in Puerto Vallarta, but we didn't find much in Mazatlan. Oh well.
@@shellylockhart1506 We were there for a week and no one could tell us where we could find any real Mexican music and we weren't interested in rock and roll. This was about 15 years ago.
I don’t like Cancún and Los Cabos. No culture there (at least I don’t think there is). In my opinion, it barely feels you’re in Mexico. I do like Vallarta because despite of being a young city it manages to have a more Mexican feel. But I have to admit Mazatlán is even better. I love that it’s more colonial. I see there’s a better balance between resort and tradition. Very nice! Are there a lot of bilinguals working there? Great vid! Cheers. 🌴🇲🇽🐟
I know exactly what you mean with your Vallarta and Cancun points. I did actually like the areas away from the malecon in PV. Re bilinguals I'm not certain, but quite a few US citizens working online like me etc. Met a few already today in good old Starbucks. I'm a basic bitch lol
Did you know that Mazatlan has also been featured in Hollywood not only Acapulco or Cancun. In 1976 it made an appereace in Charlies Angel´s in an episode called "The Mexican Connection". In another subject Finn said he is heading north, it would be cool if you could make a colaboration with him !
Unlikely! Most things like my accommodation etc are already booked in other places! I'm flying to Serbia on August 13th but still got another 16 travel videos to film before then lol
¡Interesante! Definitivamente también he notado que las cosas son bastante caras. ¡Será interesante verlo cuando llegue a Chihuahua en unas pocas semanas!
The bridge-like thing in English is a pier. I'm not going to pretend I knew how to say it in Spanish off the top of my head, but according to SpanishDict it's un muelle.
@@davidostrowski679 Every such structure that extends into the water in a line perpendicular to the shore I've ever seen was called a pier. I don't see why having a portion with a glass floor would change that. Perhaps there's another more specific word to describe that exact type of pier. But I think it would still be a pier even if a more specific for it word exists. The structures that could be identified by this hypothetical word that neither of is sure actually exists would still comprise a subset of piers in general.
Those dogs wouldn't have barked at you if you hadn't aimed hate vibes at them. They were mellow mutts just hanging out with their cat pal until you came along. Good video, though, so thanks.
None Is better than other Bro. It depends what are you looking for. What Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta among other mexican beaches have in common Is people who are trying to make living through tourism. It Is what It Is.
At first I thought the same, it didn't look up to the standard of central mexican food. But it was nice nonetheless! That day was a Monday afternoon and 5 places which had been recommended were all closed so I didn't have much choice lol. I cut a whole section out when I was getting frustrated looking for food!
