How Much Does It Cost To Live in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico?

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    00:00 Intro
    01:04 Michelle’s story and how she found San Miguel de Allende
    02:39 What attracted Michelle to San Miguel de Allende
    04:25 Black community in San Miguel de Allende
    05:57 San Miguel de Allende expat community
    07:15 How San Miguel de Allende is different from other Mexican cities?
    10:35 Why it is easy to adjust to life in San Miguel de Allende
    13:47 Queretaro and flying into San Miguel de Allende, transportation options
    14:24 Cost of living - see Michelle’s rental apartment; rent prices; health insurance; water; electricity; food
    29:49 Michelle’s new venture - Casa Elm, retreat guesthouse for women
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    ABOUT MICHELLE WEDDERBURN
    Michelle is the Founder of Casa ELM Boutique Guesthouse (www.casaelm.com) and Afro Expats (www.afroexpats.com), resides in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She and her family have lived there since 2018. As guesthouse owner and expat consultant, Michelle has been able to develop relationships with others in the expat arena and as she continues to follow the growing expat community it has been her pleasure to be a facilitator of this fast growing movement. “Many people are overwhelmed with the stress life brings full-time citizens living in the U.S. I have met so many people since these endeavors started who just want out and to move/live abroad and experience a different lifestyle.”
    As an expat mentor, travel insider and relocation consultant with a background in management, public relations and entrepreneurship, Michelle helps people confidently navigate their visits as well as temporary or permanent move to Mexico. She facilitates Relocation Tours at Casa ELM.com and consultations at www.afroexpats.com for anyone interested in living in Central Mexico.
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  • @ModernAging
    @ModernAging  Před 2 lety +13

    What do you love most about San Miguel de Allende?

    • @sararichardson737
      @sararichardson737 Před 2 lety +6

      I’m a Brit living 10 years in Mexico the winter months. Due to Covid, full time 2 + years. I’ve been to SM too American for a European and way too pricey. Look for something less American gentrified with more Mexicans and you’re set. Mexico is beautiful. Viva Mexico.

    • @CasaELM
      @CasaELM Před 2 lety +1

      It’s a very soft landing city with kind folks and many things we are used to.

    • @organicmagic8822
      @organicmagic8822 Před rokem +2

      It's gay friendly

    • @timmellis5038
      @timmellis5038 Před 11 měsíci

      @@organicmagic8822 Why would the LGBYQi2SMAP++ community leave the US? We're running from you because you keep yelling at us TRANSPHOBIA et cetera. Are you going to come down here and start yelling at us? czcams.com/video/aotlEpmAFVQ/video.html

  • @MariahWadsworth
    @MariahWadsworth Před 2 lety +76

    “Walk with grace “ I love that Michelle. I don’t like the word expat because Mexicans in the US are immigrants and we forget that we are also immigrants in their country.

    • @jj-bp3fr
      @jj-bp3fr Před rokem

      Actually, in immigration papers they call us 👽 "Legal Alien" or "Ilegal Alien"👽. Also when applying for jobs in job application forms alot of them say, Ilegal or Legal Alien. Yes 👽👽👽 "Aliens", that's what they call us. But U.S. Americans get called "Expats". Now I understand why a green card in the U.S. is called "green". Lol. 🤣 I guess it goes with our "Alien" 👽 title.🤣

    • @MariE-go7ol
      @MariE-go7ol Před 5 měsíci

      I like the word expats. Expats only means your a foreigner. It’s not going to change so don’t go then.

  • @Slivings911
    @Slivings911 Před 2 lety +22

    This lady who is being interviewed is lovely. I visited San Miguel de Allende in the early 90s with my parents, and I remember it felt a bit like what I would imagine as Mexican Xanadu. I could totally see myself happily living there. Maybe I will!

  • @intelligentcat192
    @intelligentcat192 Před 2 lety +26

    Lovely interview! I had to do all my research myself but now that I live here I realize what a gem San Miguel de Allende is. I bought my home with 3 Casitas so I rent them out to single women and families and I enjoy showing folks around. I like the diversity, the sense of inclusion and it's also a very LGBTQ community and feels very safe.

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  Před 2 lety +2

      that is so awesome!

    • @user-or4tm5rv6r
      @user-or4tm5rv6r Před 3 měsíci

      Do you have a CZcams channel or an website where I can get in touch with you? As a single female I would be interested in a place to rent if I come to Mexico

    • @intelligentcat192
      @intelligentcat192 Před 3 měsíci

      My place is called Casa Catarina. It's currently on Airbnb. @@user-or4tm5rv6r

  • @synthiadavid925
    @synthiadavid925 Před rokem +16

    Beautiful lady, well spoken. When we first moved to Mexico in 2017, we moved to San Miguel and loved it. We ended up moving to Lake Chapala because of the climate. SMA is wonderful, it's a colorful vibrant city.

  • @Yogaplantgirl
    @Yogaplantgirl Před 2 lety +27

    Casa Elm is a beautiful guest house. I spent 2 weeks there in February. My host Michelle is amazing. It is located in a peaceful community and I felt right at home. I can’t wait to return. SMA is at the top of my list as the place where I will set up the next chapter in my life. I’m still researching but so far it is SMA. The people, the food and where it is located in Mexico combined are the ingredients for a good life. Continued blessings Michelle.

    • @risam
      @risam Před 2 lety

      that's really great to know. I can't wait to go for a visit.

  • @BaldGirlWillTravel
    @BaldGirlWillTravel Před 2 lety +52

    San Miguel is s beautiful place. I love living there. It is very expat heavy and it is one of the more expensive places to live in Mexico as a result. But it’s incredibly beautiful the climate is downright perfect and it’s definitely worth a visit. But if you are considering moving here do your homework because it is not necessarily inexpensive especially if you want to live in the centro area. Michele is a great resource so if you are considering moving here you should definitely connect with her she’s amazing. I couldn’t have made my move here without her.

    • @risam
      @risam Před 2 lety +1

      thanks so much for your insight! super helpful and yes, Michelle is terrific!

    • @rayneparker7421
      @rayneparker7421 Před 2 lety +2

      How do we contact Michelle?

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  Před 2 lety +1

      @@rayneparker7421 you can contact her through her website - www.casaelm.com/

    • @lidiagutierrez7983
      @lidiagutierrez7983 Před rokem

      Guess who turned them expensive??? 😤 you all are creating in Mexico the same house bubble you all left behind, don't move to Mexico.

    • @janetpattison8474
      @janetpattison8474 Před rokem +1

      I’m in FL as well, and need to relocate to a cooler climate. Hoping to experience SMA in the near future. Living near a nice park and cafes is my priority.

  • @noskpain2792
    @noskpain2792 Před rokem +10

    San Miguel has definitely gone mainstream over past 10 years. I remember visiting as a little kid having family in San Luis De La Paz. It went from mostly retired people to kicking out the locals because of high housing

  • @irisavila6643
    @irisavila6643 Před 2 lety +18

    I love how the guest Michelle speaks! she can describe a place & actually make you feel like you are there! great Interview really enjoyed it :)

  • @julietschida9114
    @julietschida9114 Před 2 lety +14

    Thanks for correcting the word Americans with people from U.S. 👍

  • @audibledarkness
    @audibledarkness Před 2 lety +5

    LOVED this episode!!!💐 ¡Gracias!👊🏿

  • @CasaELM
    @CasaELM Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you Risa! Loved it! See you Sunday!

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  Před 2 lety

      yes!! excited for our CZcams Live -3/20/22 at 1pm ET / 10amPT - check back on this channel for anyone who wants to join us to talk more about life in San Miguel de Allende!

  • @Sunflo07H
    @Sunflo07H Před rokem +1

    I REALLY enjoyed this interview! I love how soft spoken she is 💓
    San Miguel De Allende has always intrigued me... in a good way!!

  • @ruralangwin
    @ruralangwin Před 2 lety +2

    Best interview I've seen on SMA.

  • @blancabulgrin5560
    @blancabulgrin5560 Před rokem

    Really injoyed all the information thank you !

  • @readingcoachmaggie3248
    @readingcoachmaggie3248 Před rokem +1

    “Walk with grace.” 🏵️

  • @mjmoore777
    @mjmoore777 Před rokem +3

    Wow this is the best video I’ve seen on San Miguel de Allande, absolutely excellent… this video really makes me want to move there, and I do plan on coming down to visit and see how I feel about it.… Michelle has such a wonderful spirit and has great grace…. Congratulations on both of you for such a wonderful video…

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  Před rokem

      thanks so very much. Yes Michelle is an amazing soul!

  • @fld1374
    @fld1374 Před rokem

    Understanding the topography and weather is so important.

  • @KC-lc8dx
    @KC-lc8dx Před rokem

    Fantastic intel, thanks ladies!

  • @VonniesView
    @VonniesView Před rokem

    This was so helpful & informative. Thank you! Michelle, I look forward to meeting & being a guest at Casa Elm very soon!

  • @buenavidaestates-livingthe6333

    Hola from Lake Chapala! Love the Mexico series and everyone you are featuring. I bought a home here 4 years and now am here full time doing real estate Lakeside. Mexico has so many amazing options - a wonderful people & country to explore. Affordable and dynamic culture and much more relaxed & stress-free than the current environment in the U.S. I encourage everyone to come and explore and have a ton of fun doing it!

  • @dosdandelions8879
    @dosdandelions8879 Před 2 lety +11

    My compliments Michelle ~ You are so gracious. We lived in SMA in 2005 and intend to return to live outside the city in the near future. I wish you great success.

  • @magomago7819
    @magomago7819 Před rokem +1

    I really enjoy this video, very informative.

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  Před rokem

      glad you enjoyed it!! will be interviewing her again soon for an update on life in SMA!

  • @elchapojr6219
    @elchapojr6219 Před rokem +4

    It’s getting hard for people that are native Mexicans to live in beautiful placing in Mexico 🇲🇽 almost like gentrification from Americans

    • @mayrac80
      @mayrac80 Před rokem

      Exactly. They’re kicking the locals out.

  • @bro_dBow
    @bro_dBow Před rokem

    Great person to interview!

  • @NebiyeL1
    @NebiyeL1 Před 2 lety +3

    Great introduction about SMA

    • @risam
      @risam Před 2 lety

      thanks so much...yes I can't wait to go!

  • @dwalker6868
    @dwalker6868 Před 2 lety +3

    Enjoyed thank you

    • @risam
      @risam Před 2 lety

      thanks for watching!

  • @rayneparker7421
    @rayneparker7421 Před 2 lety +20

    Absolutely LOVED this interview. Relocating as a single mother to two young children and have been doing research on Queretaro and Guadalajara. Kept seeing this city pop up and I’m absolutely sold on the atmosphere in SMA. I’d love to connect with Michelle when we come visit to see if it’s somewhere we can call home 💕

    • @GladysAlicea
      @GladysAlicea Před rokem

      @Rayne Parker Querétaro is less expensive. I live in SMA. It’s been 11 years, and all prices have increased. Nothing like Italy, and speaking Spanish is very helpful, if you want a real experience. Like all places, there is crime, but if you use your head, it’s as safe as anywhere else. It also depends on where you live. Costs also vary. Shoppings quite different, one thing I really miss about the US.

    • @moreno-lh7ys
      @moreno-lh7ys Před rokem

      @@GladysAlicea i think you misundertood what she was trying to say about italy mexico is NOTHING like italy you are absolutly right NOTHING like italy because is NOT italy this right here what Miss Michelle is taking about is MEXICO do you understand M E X I C O THE LAND OF OR ANY MEXICAN WILL SHOW HOE TO BE A GOOD HOST OR HOSTESS where locals give our hearts and love to began your day with simple yet fullfilling BUENOS DIAS WITH A SINCERE SMILE IF YOU NEED HELP WE MEXICANS WE WILL GO OUT OF OUR WAY TO HELP ANYBODY
      SOO YES ---NOTHING LIKE ITALY--- BECAUSE WE HAVE OUR ONW AUTENTHICIITY BECAUSE WE ARE MEXICO WITH MEXICANS INN- IT

    • @josepelayo2827
      @josepelayo2827 Před rokem

      Did you try Guadalajara?

  • @margolyn8291
    @margolyn8291 Před 2 lety

    Excellent.. beautiful ❤️❤️ thank you

  • @franyo8014
    @franyo8014 Před 2 lety +11

    Your interviews just keep popping up in youtube, just when I have forgotten about them, every inteview equally interesting and informative, every interview reminds me this coming Sept.. I will be elegible to retire and go back to my beautiful country, after almost 40 years living in Southern Ca. .

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  Před 2 lety

      Yay! Congratulations on your upcoming retirement!! very exciting - may you find much happiness in your new chapter.

  • @goldenhippie1984
    @goldenhippie1984 Před 6 měsíci

    I’m so proud of you 😊

  • @garykembel8144
    @garykembel8144 Před 7 měsíci

    We spent three months in Mexico last year,and have returned to SMdA for five months this year. We are loving it, and planning to make this an annual visit. I will share casa elm info with my wife.

  • @dwalker6868
    @dwalker6868 Před rokem

    Thank you again

  • @regionalskygirl
    @regionalskygirl Před rokem +1

    How interesting. Had a conversation with one of my passengers that lives here. (An Expat) She said that she LOVES it!!!

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  Před rokem +1

      she is not alone! it's become the hot spot for expats :)

  • @BetsyGutting
    @BetsyGutting Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for this video! What a lovely interview! I'm wondering how much rents have increased since this interview? Cheers and thank you!

  • @eltiti4617
    @eltiti4617 Před 2 lety +12

    For american people or Europeans is cheap live in mexico for you is cheap because one dollar is 20 pesos if you make 1000 dollars a week is like over 20,000 pesos a regular Mexican like me make like 1800 pesos a week that would be like 90 dollars that's why people from other countrys come to live to mexico because is cheap for you but for us is expensive

    • @elizagal7451
      @elizagal7451 Před 2 lety +2

      I understand you. In Canada also a lot of rich immigrants that totally drive us out of some of our nicest cities. As for $1000 dollars a week - definitely not all of us hoping to share some months in your beautiful country have that much. And Canadian dollars are worth 30% less than American. 💜💚

    • @marisolvaniabonampak359
      @marisolvaniabonampak359 Před 2 lety

      But the wealthy mexicans own houses 4 times bigger than that aparment , and they own them .

    • @ayuanabradford3206
      @ayuanabradford3206 Před rokem

      @James Bond WHERE LOL.

    • @ayuanabradford3206
      @ayuanabradford3206 Před rokem

      @James Bond FOREIGNERS CAN BUY IN USA AND CANADA

    • @ayuanabradford3206
      @ayuanabradford3206 Před rokem

      @James Bond EXACTLY SO WE SHOULD ALL SUCK IT UP ESPECIALLY SINCE SOME STATES WILL BE UNLIVABLE IN 2050 to 2100 IN THE STATES because it be to hot, wildfires or high sea levels like Hawaii, Florida, Texas, California, Arizona is just a few that will be different in 2050 so I doubt they will be there that long lol

  • @wendyramos2320
    @wendyramos2320 Před 2 lety +5

    I am Mexican American I am checking these out because I am thinking of going back.

    • @ayuanabradford3206
      @ayuanabradford3206 Před rokem +1

      Why stay in USA since u wanted to go there so badly

    • @intelligentcat192
      @intelligentcat192 Před 3 měsíci

      Me too! It's been a major upgrade to the quality of my life. San Miguel is on the expensive side, but I shop at the local stores and don't eat out much. I'm too thrilled with my beautiful house and the joyous energy of the Mexican culture. After the depressing silence in my US suburb during COVID, the sounds of life are everywhere, and children playing, dogs barking, people peddling products, it just feels like technicolor after black and white.

  • @harrypeters8306
    @harrypeters8306 Před 2 lety +3

    A good life is where you make it, and San Miguel de Allende was just the start of a 28-year Odyssey that has still left me searching for, la Calle dichosa!

  • @melissadiaz409
    @melissadiaz409 Před 2 lety +8

    You did an excellent job describing the beauty of SMA but most importantly Mexico! Saludos!

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  Před 2 lety

      She definitely LOVES SMA and wants to share that love with everyone! :)

  • @discoqueenmom
    @discoqueenmom Před rokem +1

    Since I moved to san miguel I'm surprised every thing taste better than back in Alberta Canada

  • @veganista5096
    @veganista5096 Před rokem +1

    Yaasss! I just want to enjoy being present!

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  Před rokem

      indeed - we all need to be more present for sure!

  • @JourneysTravels
    @JourneysTravels Před rokem +4

    This was a very good interview. The guest and interviewer are smart, articulate, and provided helpful information. Great job!

  • @robintillotson5665
    @robintillotson5665 Před 2 lety +5

    Such an excellent interview!

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  Před 2 lety +1

      Michelle is really terrific and has great energy!

  • @CabanCondosMexico
    @CabanCondosMexico Před rokem +2

    High five 👋 from Yucatan

  • @brunocasanova1416
    @brunocasanova1416 Před rokem +4

    I LOVE to see that many people from the states and Canadá decide to stay un México because the living level for us mexicans gets mucho better and hight

  • @JKOWARKO
    @JKOWARKO Před 2 lety +6

    I loved that church! We'd visited there in October of 2018, and had went into that church. I still have a picture of "the gentleman" in the clear casket. Breath taking. I also loved going across the street to the "center of the city" and enjoy a homemade crepe made by a woman who made it with hazelnut chocolate.

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  Před 2 lety

      crepe with hazelnut chocolate sounds yum!! It's amazing how food can leave such a lasting impression.

    • @JKOWARKO
      @JKOWARKO Před 2 lety

      @@ModernAging Absolutely ! It's funny that I can remember that crepe 4 yrs. ago in October, however, I cannot remember yesterdays dinner. Retiring in 11 yrs. when I qualify for Social Security, and I would live here in a heartbeat. Loved it there so much. I was only there for 2 hours on a tour-we could've stayed longer given the opportunity. Save me a crepe lol.

  • @elizagal7451
    @elizagal7451 Před 2 lety +6

    Very interested in San Migel so this up to date info was helpful. Thank you both

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  Před 2 lety +1

      Glad it was helpful :) best of luck in your research. come join us on sunday when we do a youtube live focusing on life in San Miguel De Allende. 1pm ET. you can register at mexico.thisismodernaging.com/ytlive2022

    • @karencolclasure1985
      @karencolclasure1985 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ModernAging I just now saw this post & was VERY disappointed to see that ALL the dates have already passed. Are there perhaps recordings of the info provided for all the different cities/locations? 🤞🧐🤔

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  Před 2 lety

      @@karencolclasure1985 yes all the recordings are on the channel... :) just go to czcams.com/users/modernaging and you will see them in the recent videos. if you have problems, let me know :)

  • @sunshine1450
    @sunshine1450 Před rokem +1

    Go girl!!

  • @teddydavis2339
    @teddydavis2339 Před 2 lety +18

    I am so glad to see my African America sisters and brothers traveling. I love Mexico but the move seems a bit out of touch with the new requirements. It really warms my heart to see our people living their best lives. I am in love with Zacatecas and would move there in a heartbeat. Kudos!

    • @dougl945
      @dougl945 Před 2 lety +1

      I just see a beautiful woman describing her experience.

    • @Hola_Carlos
      @Hola_Carlos Před 2 lety

      I agree. The part where she talks about her child freely playing & safety touched my heart ❣️

    • @rickquintero8577
      @rickquintero8577 Před 2 lety

      Where in Zacatecas is it you like?
      Just wondering….

    • @teddydavis2339
      @teddydavis2339 Před 2 lety

      @@rickquintero8577 It's one of the most beautiful cities mine eyes have ever seen. Never too hot, never too cold. There is a mine there which is a tourist attraction. There is plenty of silver (cheap) . It is a wonderful place. It's very European, as far as artquitecture is considered. It's very hilly and very colorful and the people, of course are welcoming and amazing.

  • @dariomendoza191
    @dariomendoza191 Před 17 dny

    6300 hundredfeet above sea Level i didnt know that !!!!!its Beautiful thanks for sharing!!

  • @JakeRichardsong
    @JakeRichardsong Před 2 měsíci

    She is worth listening to.

  • @SergioLopez-iz6tw
    @SergioLopez-iz6tw Před rokem

    Hermosa dama la invitada.

  • @weslinepierre4196
    @weslinepierre4196 Před rokem

    I love you natural hair . Great video.

  • @all4fitz
    @all4fitz Před rokem

    What?? Michelle, don't you know that if you are going to be on CZcams you have to litter your words with things like...
    "hey you guys, hey guys, hi guys, you guys know me, I was like, we were like, they were like, that's awesome, oh my god, seriously?, That's epic, that's sick, that's legit, Soooooo, I know right?"
    THANK YOU so much for no tiring millennialisms in your smooth and comforting interview!!

  • @lolasvow3732
    @lolasvow3732 Před rokem

    such a beautiful home

  • @yumyumkitty2104
    @yumyumkitty2104 Před 7 měsíci

    I'm sooo upset that it took me this long to 'wake up' and realize that the 'American Dream' is a pipe dream; that I deserve to live a soft life and not have these high utility/medical bills/car note!
    I'm so grateful that my student loans were forgiven and that I've come upon all these wonderful videos of people who have escaped the rat race, the daily extreme stress, the being overworked and underpaid, etc.
    Why didn't I wake up 5-10-15-20 yrs. ago tho??? 😩😩
    Y'all are so smart and really helping a lot of people! I will spread the word. Thanks so much!!
    See you in May of 2024 MEXICO!!! I'm sooooo excited.

  • @alexish8183
    @alexish8183 Před rokem

    Just starting the video but I must say. Women of color ease all my fears about aging. Both of you are so beautiful and vibrant🤍 Can’t wait to hear this conversation.

  • @noemiaranda7680
    @noemiaranda7680 Před 2 lety +2

    I really like this beautiful Lady is Mexico totally survive with out people from USA

    • @mayrac80
      @mayrac80 Před rokem

      Actually, this place is full of expats that’s why they’re comfortable!! Most locals can’t afford to live there anyone.

  • @gilbertmartinez7337
    @gilbertmartinez7337 Před 2 lety +5

    Prices rise were ever ex-pats congregate unfortunately

  • @imageadvisorsinternational7935

    I am a permanent resident. I am looking for another city to move to. I enjoyed your video. Thank you.

  • @alfredoalcantar8691
    @alfredoalcantar8691 Před rokem +1

    It’s funny how people always post positivity but you gotta push the narrative and be factual don’t tell lies

  • @omygeezzy
    @omygeezzy Před 2 měsíci

    Its good

  • @claudialomeli8263
    @claudialomeli8263 Před 2 lety +13

    I love this interview. For the natives in Mexico, some of the costs of living are expensive. Of course, it is affordable for a Canadian or American. San Miguel De Allende is beautiful and it should be on everyone’s bucket list.

    • @risam
      @risam Před 2 lety

      I can't wait to go!

    • @fiorelamedrano2639
      @fiorelamedrano2639 Před 2 lety

      Just for clarification, what do you consider "expensive"? How much is a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home or apartment if renting vs property mortgage?

    • @fiorelamedrano2639
      @fiorelamedrano2639 Před 2 lety

      $1100!!! Wow I can't get that here in Los Angeles for a single studio! I will be thinking of relocating and working from home! :)

    • @babygee.02.01
      @babygee.02.01 Před 2 lety

      It's really sad

    • @marisolvaniabonampak359
      @marisolvaniabonampak359 Před 2 lety +2

      People please !! The wealthy mexicans have huge , beautiful mansions !! What are you talking about ?? Ask the locals where the wealthy colonies are in Mexico and see it with your eyes. Of course there are more poor than rich . The poor are the ones selling in the streets .

  • @omygeezzy
    @omygeezzy Před 2 měsíci

    Luv ya u come 2 san Miguel,

  • @tcb1017
    @tcb1017 Před 2 lety +8

    Very classy and sweet lady there for this interview. I spent this last winter 3 months in Guadalajara ok, I been there before so yes, Mexico in general is a beautiful country. And for all of you out there and can you believe this I was in Guadalajara when Juan Gabriel died and also now I was in Guadalajara when Vicente Fernandez died and he died on 12/12/21 and I was dressed up in a mariachi dress. Ok, to those who fon't know who these beautiful people was Juan Gabriel was just like another Elvis and Vicente was the king of mariachi musica so anyway, Mexico is beautiful but you have to know how to live there and if you do, ok it's nothing like it out there. Viva Mexico and viva la Vida like Frida said. Mucho amor to all of us and yes, it's sad now what's going n in Ukraine so let's pray for that country to get peace here soon.

  • @lisbetsalcedo970
    @lisbetsalcedo970 Před 2 lety +8

    They are immigrants
    Not expats

    • @MiloSatori
      @MiloSatori Před 2 lety +1

      Correct.

    • @HeatherinTexas
      @HeatherinTexas Před rokem

      My mom moved to SMA in the 80's and they were called gringos and called themselves gringos, noticed in the last few years that the they now refer to themselves as expats. I lived in Asia because of a job and we were called expats because we worked there temporarily. Was surprised to see an Expat Info Center in SMA on my recent visit...

  • @locks4
    @locks4 Před rokem +2

    Thats a fly jacket!

  • @marthag691
    @marthag691 Před 2 lety +4

    I have enjoyed several of your videos that talk about moving to Mexico, very informative! However , I would like to request if you can do a video that covers Mexican born/ US citizen that still wanna move/retire in Mexico. I’m assuming requirements/rules are different than Americans wanting to move to Mexico, is there a way that you can do a video the covers this?

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 Před rokem

    One more thing, how about the issue of safety and security??

  • @dahliagraham5851
    @dahliagraham5851 Před rokem +2

    This is the place I am looking at visiting with an eye for retirement!

  • @tolbertpitman
    @tolbertpitman Před 2 lety +1

    This is great information! I’m a musician in Dallas, TX and looking at San Miguel as a retirement place. I wonder what it’s like with the music scene for funk, jazz, etc. Would love to connect with some musicians there.

  • @gac5936
    @gac5936 Před rokem

    Great city, but beware of the outskirts traveling out of the safe zone. Its getting gnarly, always be aware.

  • @rouse4670
    @rouse4670 Před rokem

    I would like to have the name of the insurance company.... Can be that possible? Thank you!!!

  • @june5306
    @june5306 Před rokem

    I speak Spanish….and was looking myself a place to retire in the next few years

  • @billeagle51
    @billeagle51 Před rokem

    Great Video. I live in Georgetown Texas and it's interesting that you have H.EB.. I've heard here in Texas, that H.E.B. was in Mexico. The health ins sounds expensive, but I worked (Retired) for the Federal Government and have international health insurance. I know Medicare would not work in in Mexico. The only negative I think I get from this video, is that you have to have a car, if I am correct. Otherwise, a very informative video. I am looking for a expat life, but never thought of Mexico.

  • @omygeezzy
    @omygeezzy Před 2 měsíci

    I from san san miguel

  • @lunazamoraart
    @lunazamoraart Před 2 lety +8

    If I could just figure out how to run my art business and sell on line in the US yet spend most of my time in San Miguel!

    • @risam
      @risam Před 2 lety +4

      that sounds like a great plan!

  • @kerryheaps2062
    @kerryheaps2062 Před 2 lety +1

    Can you share your real estate agents info here please?

  • @JonathanRandle-zb8me
    @JonathanRandle-zb8me Před 3 měsíci

    Where was the apartment complex for $1200? I’m single and was trying to determine my options of buying a single person home in a good neighborhood.

  • @kategalaida8565
    @kategalaida8565 Před 2 lety +1

    Can you speak of child care expenses? Schools? Different activity costs?

  • @godowdy6
    @godowdy6 Před 5 měsíci

    I am considering San Miguel de Allende as a tourist destination. I am not necessarily looking to become a permanent resident as I will return to Los Angeles on a regular basis, (GrandKids). I would love to connect with you. I will check out your retreat website.

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 Před rokem

    What a great video and interview. What are the arrangements for health and medical services and their quality, especially for retiree age Americans?

  • @imommtube
    @imommtube Před 2 lety +7

    SMA is a place for tourists and expats, they pay for the exaggerates prices is a trap for people, is a place without much to give, Querétaro is half an hour from there and that's a very beautiful place, much better than SMA

    • @LJ-jq8og
      @LJ-jq8og Před 2 lety

      Thank you ! Do you know the spelling of that big Mexican city she mentioned at 21:42, she said its a large city ?

    • @imommtube
      @imommtube Před 2 lety

      @@LJ-jq8og Hi, you spell it ZACATECAS, the state has the same name as the Capital city, as for the state, it is rather medium size (about 1500 000 people)

    • @LJ-jq8og
      @LJ-jq8og Před 2 lety

      @@imommtube THANK YOU ! 😊

    • @imommtube
      @imommtube Před 2 lety

      @@LJ-jq8og don't mention it 😊

    • @rayneparker7421
      @rayneparker7421 Před 2 lety

      Considering here and Queretaro. What’s the major difference? Single mother moving with 2 small children 😊

  • @alfredoalcantar8691
    @alfredoalcantar8691 Před rokem +1

    En people from
    Mexico 🇲🇽 move to the 🇺🇸 for a better life

  • @deborahjones5933
    @deborahjones5933 Před 4 měsíci

    I am very interested in finding out more about the immigration process.

    • @deborahjones5933
      @deborahjones5933 Před 4 měsíci

      To come on a tourist visa for imformational/scouting purposes....how much money should i have?

    • @dreamretirementinmexico
      @dreamretirementinmexico Před 4 měsíci

      @@deborahjones5933 really depends on where you want to go, how long you want to stay for your scouting purposes... if you are asking about how much spending money you should have?

  • @hectorgarcia83
    @hectorgarcia83 Před 2 lety

    🇲🇽🇺🇸👋🏼Chicago

  • @paigeryan1701
    @paigeryan1701 Před rokem

    We’re are traveling for the first time to SMA is there an email or website to contact you? Your interview really resonated as a place to want to dive deeper and possibly move there in the future.

  • @readingcoachmaggie3248

    I see your experience of only 40 fellow black people. I have lived in a city in Argentina for 11 years and I am the only N. American immigrant I know in the city. I have 1 friend from the US who lives 40 minutes *outside* the city. The number matters because it’s the difference between a single friendship, a small group, a community, or an extensive community. I will come in Jan w/ my husband and son to see if SMA might be a good fit for us.

  • @silviarivera3421
    @silviarivera3421 Před rokem +2

    I Can rent my little house for 2,000 pesos in a municipio in Guanajuato is call Tarimoro.

  • @macssoluciones2038
    @macssoluciones2038 Před rokem

    they are in san miguel to yield their dollars here they can have a better life.

  • @LJ-jq8og
    @LJ-jq8og Před 2 lety

    What is the spelling of the large city she mentioned at 21:42 ?

  • @laurae.menacasas1903
    @laurae.menacasas1903 Před rokem +1

    It’s nice to have many foreigners in San Miguel, but it’s no nice that thanks to that houses are much more expensive for Mexicans and it’s no nice to know that many foreigners buy houses just to rent them and they don’t pay taxes, they don’t bother to learn spanish and unfortunately I’ve heard some people saying “San Miguel it’s beautiful, the only bad thing is that there are many Mexicans. Another one said, we moved to another neighborhood cause there are few Mexicans. I think to myself why they don’t back to their countries. You are welcome to Mexico but please do things correctly. If you have a house for rent “pay your taxes” and respect Mexicans. And also “you are immigrants, not expat.

  • @BethGarfinkel
    @BethGarfinkel Před 2 lety +1

    What is the name of Michelle's townhouse development?

  • @marisolvaniabonampak359
    @marisolvaniabonampak359 Před 2 lety +3

    Are you saying that only foreigners live in beautiful areas in Mèxico ?? You ignore than , that the wealthy mexicans live in the best places , there are colonias of very wealthy locals , but those colonias are apart , like here in US if you go to downtown or regular streets wealthy people usually don't live there . The rich mexicans live in colonies apart from the comercial areas and they live in huge beautiful houses . I have family and friends I can take you to take a look . Specially in Mèxico City in Lomas de Chapultepec , Santa Fè and more . Oh and let me tell you if you see them you will think they are white people but they are mexicans light complected blue eyes or green eyes much taller then average . But not all of course , so if you see them don't think they are not mexicans . We are all different colors .

    • @ayuanabradford3206
      @ayuanabradford3206 Před rokem

      I understand this because funny thing is when I first visited Querétaro and soon Guadalajara this year I didn’t realize they are white Mexicans. I saw one sit near me at the airport and I thought she was white American until my fiancé told me everyone u see in this mall or airplane they more likely white Mexicans. My fiancé who is white Mexican, but u can tell he Mexican he just light skin like the white Mexicans compare to these people who look European. My fiancé who is Mexican is also wealthy and live in nice gated communities and went to private schools all his life like UAG university. His parents own houses in both states and he also own his own house in Guadalajara because of his school and own 2 nice vehicle, also I’m an American like her. Also when we was in America. A white guy that i thought was just American was actually white Mexican and he talked with my fiancé when we was getting my car renewed papers and, as I handed his debit card to my fiancé. My fiancé told me, as we was leaving the white Mexican that looked white ask if we was together in Spanish, as he told him yes. My thoughts is I guess he was shocked because either he not in America to long to know there is high interracial of white and black now that is up there with white and Hispanic interracial, or because my fiancé is born in Mexico and is rich, as I know there a huge poor and rich gap, so I guess he knew when my fiancé started talking in Spanish well educated, and know he different from the average Mexican and Mexican American. So he was shocked because I guess rich Mexicans don’t date outside there communities. Who knows lol, as it be different if he was just a poor Mexican, middle class or Mexican American but he not…

    • @sofisa11
      @sofisa11 Před rokem

      @@ayuanabradford3206 -Once you understand that Mexican is not a race, but an ethnicity, then you will feel less “shock”. 🙄

    • @ayuanabradford3206
      @ayuanabradford3206 Před rokem

      @@sofisa11 Ok you’re right. It’s not my fault as it American media that give what an average person from Mexico look like and say race. That’s why we are brainwashed

    • @irenemassey6292
      @irenemassey6292 Před rokem

      Gracias a Dios qué hay mil I colores en nuestra línea sanguínea

    • @MariE-go7ol
      @MariE-go7ol Před 5 měsíci

      Geez chill out. She didn’t say Mexicans are not living in the same areas. The interview is about foreigners moving to Mexico not Mexicans living in Mexico. 🤦‍♀️

  • @geraldaponte6194
    @geraldaponte6194 Před 2 lety +3

    Could a couple live on $2,500 per month? We are not fancy and not looking for a large space.

  • @crruan1142
    @crruan1142 Před rokem

    "Resident cards or whatever". It's a bit more important than being flippant about immigration laws, wouldn't you say⁉️

  • @acajudi100
    @acajudi100 Před rokem +1

    Excellent.
    USA too deadly and expensive, so at 79, I moved to Queretaro, Mexico.
    Karma never loses an address.

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 Před rokem

    Can rentals of first floor apartments or condos be available long-term without worry that the owner will want the apartment after a year or two?

  • @keithnisbet
    @keithnisbet Před rokem

    i didn't know it was possible to run a business on a Temporary Resident Visa. Or is it possible due to the husband's Permanent Status. I'd love to do a small business in Mexico but have to start with the Temp Visa and wait it out, I guess.

  • @discoqueenmom
    @discoqueenmom Před rokem

    I just miss thrift stores and dollar tree