One thing I'm learning as I use various sites to shop for rentals in GDL is that there is s WIDE variety of quality, size, etc and PRICE is not always reflective of these things. I've learned that I should be careful not to get frustrated and "settle" because there are really awesome spots if you put the time in to look.
Very true! Also there are real estate agents that are very helpful and some that are not so keep trying if you need assistance and the first agent isn't responsive.
@@SeekingParadiseBugs Thank you for the reply! Have you guys settled down yet? Do you miss Guadalajara? Do you wonder about coming back and living in the suburbs of GDL with better safety and less crime problems?
Guadalajara is always a consideration for us to live again in the future. We're really loving Lisbon right now and our access to countries in Europe though.
Thanks for your interesting well done video! We watched it the first time before the Christmas holidays last year when we were contemplating relocating from our current Mexico home city of Mérida in the Yucatán. We really love it here, but it’s just too hot for too many months of the year. We are leaving Mérida soon to begin our search to find a place to rent in Guadalajara. (March 2020) We found your insights into some of the neighborhoods we want to consider very helpful! As neither of us are fluent in Spanish, the information in your video in extremely useful. Thanks again!
You two sure are smart! That mishap could have happened to anyone. You've surly saved people from that happening to them by making this video for CZcams. Thank you!!🦋🦅
Thank you! If you don't mind massive heat and humidity then La Paz is your place. We love GDL because the weather is so nice pretty much year round and no humidity. Rain season is rough, but mostly raining at night cooling off the city (streets do flood tho 🙁). Good luck with your decision!
Hi Diane and Guerllmo - it's Tammie from Ca (SF area). This is one of the best detailed videos I've seen on finding a rental in Mexico. Thanks so much!
Tammie Pulley, thank you for watching. We’re glad you found it helpful! We’ll be posting more videos from around Mexico and the world as we continue our travels in 2019.
This was an extremely informative video. My husband (a Mexican Citizen from Veracruz) and I (will go through the process to become a Permanent Resident) will be moving to Mexico next year. We had decided on Puerto Vallarta after a ton of research, but just to be sure, we just started some research about Guadalajara. I've gotten several reality checks over the last 24 hours, such as potentially needing someone to sign for you that owns property and the lack of protection like we have in Los Angeles, like small claims court...which almost guarantees you won't see your security deposit. It seems as if the process in general is much more difficult and risks in general are much higher in Guadalajara compared to Puerto Vallarta even though there is no small claims court in Puerto Vallarta either :-). It was like someone took my potential excitement and poured cold water on my head as I was starting to like the little I was reading about certain areas in the city and all there is to see and do and the medical system in general in Guadalajara. Now I'm already thinking Puerto Vallarta instead of Guadalajara might be the better 1st choice. It's weird to me being someone with an over 800 credit score in the US, never been late on a bill, and a ton of resources to feel so fearful of renting in a city as none of my financial background matters at all when one moves to Guadalajara. Though I have heard some bad stories in Puerto Vallarta, MOST folks I have talked to, both expatriates and locals in Puerto Vallarta give a completely different vibe about the process...not to mention the majority of places to rent in Puerto Vallarta are fully furnished. I need to do more research, but my first day or so of research including this video is already detering me from making this my first choice where minimizing stress is a huge factor.
Keith Ian, there are a lot more expats renting in Puerto Vallarta so it does seem they accommodate more there making it an easier process. It doesn’t mean it’s difficult in Guadalajara though and there are real estate agents here that can help and speak English fluently. We wanted to be in a large city and away from the many months of heat and humidity near the beach. You can’t beat the weather here and we’re loving it! Good luck with your decision.
hey Phil! Thanks a lot! we are having some fun making these and we are hoping they help others thinking about retiring in Mexico ;) They have casinos and poker here :)
I recommend Colonia Americana, right there you don't need a car, a scooter or bike is more than enough, everything is beautiful around the area with the old mansions and old houses and lots of restaurants and bars, a mix of different people hanging around Chapultepec neighborhood which is within walking distance, down town is also within walking distance
Thanks! We're finally working on a Seeking Paradise in Guadalajara video right now as we've been based here for over 2 years. It will have info on cost of living, things to do, etc. We should hopefully post it in about 2 weeks. Let us know if you have any questions.
Wow! Not enough words to thank you guys for the exceptional presentation! Also thinking about Jalisco and most probably Guadalajara as residence. Still in the early process, though! Thanks again!
Michael Rivadavia you won’t regret GDL, starting with the weather and proximity to a lot of nearby magic towns and few hours away from awesome beaches. Best of luck and don’t hesitate to ask questions 😊👍🏼
Superb video, just what we were looking for. Thank you for sharing your experience and not sugar coating anything. We have been doing a lot of research into different areas of Jalisco and even cities in Michoacán but something keeps bringing us back to looking more deeply into the neighborhoods of Guadalajara. We’ve decided to do exactly what you two have done to find the best place for us. We just need to sell our home in Central Oregon to begin the next chapter of our lives. Again, thank you again for your video.
Jacqueline Dahl, Glad you found it helpful! We’re loving it here and would be happy to answer any questions you have. Good luck with your home sale and move!
Thanks for the prompt reply! We would love to meet up with you when we head that way! May we send questions to you? I’m sure we will have many. May I ask where you moved from before settling in GDL. Jacki
Great video! Very helpful and glad it worked out. I have family in there and have been considering a potential retirement in a few years. Wishing continued success and great 2022!
Absolutely wonderful!!!!!! Thank you both for this great video. We are in the process of planning our retirement in Mexico (just got back in the states from a wonderful visit to Lo De Marcos, Nyarit). You guys do excellent work and hit soooo many things that are foremost on my mind. Following.
thanks Wally! glad you find the video useful. Guadalajara is a fun city to live in. Many choices for activities, food and entertainment. We’re working on few more local videos and also the surrounding towns 👍🏼 Good luck with the retirement plans! happy days are coming!
Fantastic video!!! You guys accomplished our PLAN! We TOO wish to live in GDL. Hope we can contact you when we depart the U.S. and begin our search for a home in GDL!!! Thank you so much! We look forward to meeting you guys - and your doggie - we have 2.
Your presentation is excellent. I don't plan to move to Guadalajara since I am very comfortable where I am but your highly organized and educational presentation was so entertaining that I became enthralled. I am not a big city person. Brasilia is the largest city I have lived in but it is so well planned with so much open space that you never feel you are in a city of over one million. Guadalajara a few decades ago must have been nice but now, with over five million souls in the metropolitan area, it is not my cup of tea. Even when we drive down to Porto from our little city we get stressed with the traffic. To each his own I guess. Finally, I take it that Guillermo is of Latino descent and speaks fluent Spanish. That helps when you are moving to a Spanish speaking country.
Guillermo lived in Bolivia in his childhood and speaking Spanish has definitely made it easier here. Many people speak English though. Our Seeking Paradise in Guadalajara is going to be posted soon so you'll see how we rank it compared to other places we've been. Traffic here is pretty bad and driving can feel a little like the wild, wild west. Being in a large city is hectic but we like being nearby.
Yes, rents are definitely going up everywhere. You might want to consider the Santa Tere area. It´s a traditional neighborhood with everything you need close by. Best of luck!
Wow, thank you so much for such an informative and thorough video! I lived in PV for 6 mos and just arrived GDL a few days ago. I came here to get a feel for the city first. Do you think it's a safe for solo females to live here? Thanks again!
S K , thank you for watching and your kind words! We’ve been here for 2 years and have a number of single lady friends of all ages that we know in GDL (locals and expats). As with any large city, you want to be careful when on your own, especially at night and keep your phone, purse, etc secure near you. There are a few Facebook groups for women and expats that are helpful too. Hope you enjoy your scouting trip here!
Rich Guarino Hi! I use a Windows 10 PC which has its own Video editing software and also Filmora that is a complete software package with effects, transitions and more. I really like them both 👍🏼 Hope it helps you 😊
Hi glad things are going well. Thank you for the informative video. Here is my big question. Do you think a person from and in the US could sublease an apartment Airbnb style legally. With the landlord fully aware?
Hi William! In the U.S. as long as you agree the terms with the landlord it shouldn’t be a problem. But, as landlords ourselves we find that there’s too many liabilities to consider a situation like that, so we wouldn’t agree. Here in Mexico seems that as long as the landlord gets his money you could do it with no issues (in our experience, one owner didn’t even ask many questions as long as we paid on time). 👍🏼
Hi Diane & Guillermo, thank you for the information re looking for a place to live in Guadalajara. Just curious why Tlaquepaque wasnt an area that you considered when doing your search?
Daniel Dinverno, thanks for watching and your feedback! Tlaquepaque is a smaller area of greater Guadalajara and just not the right feel for us. We love to walk the streets of the downtown area and visit the shops and restaurants though.
All of your videos are excellent. Thanks for taking the time to produce these. I have a question for you. Now that you have been in Guadalajara for a year and have had a chance to get more acquainted, what three areas do you like best of the six you checked out. Has your opinion of some of these areas changed since living there? Thanks for your reply.
Thank you for watching! We really like Chapalita, Providencia and La Estancia. Chapalita and Providencia because of their pretty streets, small parks and many restaurants and shops. La Estancia because it is near Parque Metropolitano, the largest park in Guadalajara that is also pet friendly. We are enjoying where we live in Jardines del Sol neighborhood also and would be happy to live in any of these areas. We have discovered the outlying area of Tlajomulco de Zuniga that is South of Guadalajara. It is growing with lots of new homes, malls, etc. We are debating whether we want to consider living there since it is a little farther out.
Hello. Your video is awesome. I am thinking about moving to Guadalajara next year. I have a few things that are different from most Xpats. I am in a wheelchair and I also have a dog. I was wondering in your experience what area of the city may be more handicap friendly? My chair is manual so I get around pretty well. My chair is only 27” wide. Any advice or information you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Websites to find rentals? Maybe an agent you recommend? P.S. I do not speak Spanish. But I am going to learn.
Thanks Ron! Sorry for the delayed response, our son is here visiting us so we’re taking some family time. To your question, we think it would probably be difficult but not impossible to move around Guadalajara in a wheelchair due to broken sidewalks, narrow doorways, curbs, steps, etc. It definitely would not be a smooth ride. We have noticed some ramps but many places are not designed for accessibility. The Chapalita neighborhood might be ok. We hesitate to recommend a place since we haven’t really had an eye out or considered areas based on this criteria. If you aren’t set on Guadalajara, you might consider the Lake Chapala area about 45 minutes away. It may be a little easier to move around there. In our opinion many expats there are at retirement age and there is not as much to do so you have to consider that also. If you check out the Mexpat Guadalajara Facebook page, you can search for Realtors as there have been many posts there with recommendations of ones that speak English. We worked with Aline Montedónico, a friend we met via Internations Guadalajara. She was great to work with and found us our current rental when we were having problems finding something suitable. Her Facebook page is Montedónico Realtors and she speaks English. Let us know if you have other questions or concerns. Also, we will be posting another video about Guadalajara soon. Best of luck!
@@SeekingParadiseBugs thank you so much for the response!! Actually since I posted this I have decided on Chapala. I even found someone the same age as me and in a wheelchair who currently lives there with his wife. So he is helping me with advice. I did post on a couple of those Facebook pages but all I got was negative comments and no real advice. I think that most people think that people in a wheelchair are just not capable of doing things. Well it may be a little harder but we get the job done. Thank you again. I’ve enjoyed your videos and I really have a list of things you’ve recommended. Hope to meet you in Mexico one day!!
@@rdbradleyjr, That's great news! It's always nice to find out info from someone that's already been there and done that. We're very excited for you. It's challenging and rewarding to live in a different country. We'd love to meet up in Mexico one day!!
Hello and thank you for sharing this information! I'm in the US and having difficulty finding information on the internet regarding homes/condos/apartments for sale. Can you suggest any websites where I can find that information? The links you've shared for Airbnb are great for visiting, but I'm specifically trying to find out if I could afford to purchase a place to live there for retirement. I like the idea of a cooler climate than Merida and based on your video am especially interested in Colonia Americana at this point. Thank you and be safe and healthy!
Angelica, thank you for watching and glad you found the info helpful. The website we would suggest to search homes for sale is inmuebles24. www.inmuebles24.com/en-venta-en-guadalajara-publicado-hace-menos-de-1-mes-ordenado-por-precio-ascendente-q-colonia-americana.html. I recommend when searching that you change the publication date to 30 days or newer as you will find many old and/or duplicate listings as I set in the link I posted for you. All the best!
I watched the vedio again and maybe I asked the question incorrectly. How did you decide on the municipality the the colonias that you considered to rent? Im wondering if you used a realestate agent to tour the municipalities on you 1st month in Guadalajara?
Daniel Dinverno, we really like Guadalajara a lot and so far have not found another city we prefer. We just got back from San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato. However, we have many other countries to visit. We’re traveling to Lisbon, Portugal and Valencia, Spain next week to check them out. Watch out for videos on all of these cities!
@@SeekingParadiseBugs looking forward to hearing about those cities. I have seen info regarding them as being nice destinations however I suspect the cost of living to be higher. Will be interesting. Thank you.
What do you recommend Colonia Americana/Providencia/Monraz that is near amenities, stores, restaurants, etc. in quiet areas appropriate for older folks? What are justificativas? Thanks.
All 3 areas are great and popular with expats. Amenities are easy to get to from all of them. If you prefer a quieter area we would recommend staying farther away from Chapultepec Ave if you consider Colonia Americana.
I do not recall that word in our rental agreement. Could it be a guarantor? Many landlords in Guadalajara require that you have a fiador or co-signer on the lease.
Hi madam/sir, I am about to move to Mexico - Guadalajara in January 2021 for 11 months period. I m moving with my spouse. How much money is needed to live there with 1 BHK flat. I m kindly request you to help me. I m from India and moving for my office work.
BALA KRISHNA, Hi and thanks for watching our video! The price range in Guadalajara varies widely depending on where you live in the city. We know people that rent for less than $500USD/month and some that rent for over $2,000USD/month. I would suggest checking out www.inmuebles24.com to get an idea for the type, location and price range of what you would like. Also, you may find the Mexpat Guadalajara Facebook page helpful. Good luck!
@@SeekingParadiseBugs I opened that website but I couldn't understand anything . Seems it is in different language. 😭 And I will get 24000 pesos per month.can you please help me
@@balakrishna3126 you can use google translate to help u with the spanish website. $24,000 mxn is plenty to get you started. We can't help u find a place but we do know a Mexican realtor who speaks English that can help. Let us know if you'd like her info
One of the best videos. Very professional, informative, pleasant. Thank you. 👍❤️😀❤️👍❤️
hannah thank u! We keep working on more 👍🏼
Good vid! Thanks for sharing!
One thing I'm learning as I use various sites to shop for rentals in GDL is that there is s WIDE variety of quality, size, etc and PRICE is not always reflective of these things. I've learned that I should be careful not to get frustrated and "settle" because there are really awesome spots if you put the time in to look.
Very true! Also there are real estate agents that are very helpful and some that are not so keep trying if you need assistance and the first agent isn't responsive.
@@SeekingParadiseBugs Thank you for the reply! Have you guys settled down yet? Do you miss Guadalajara? Do you wonder about coming back and living in the suburbs of GDL with better safety and less crime problems?
Guadalajara is always a consideration for us to live again in the future. We're really loving Lisbon right now and our access to countries in Europe though.
Thanks for your interesting well done video!
We watched it the first time before the Christmas holidays last year when we were contemplating relocating from our current Mexico home city of Mérida in the Yucatán. We really love it here, but it’s just too hot for too many months of the year.
We are leaving Mérida soon to begin our search to find a place to rent in Guadalajara. (March 2020)
We found your insights into some of the neighborhoods we want to consider very helpful!
As neither of us are fluent in Spanish, the information in your video in extremely useful.
Thanks again!
Connie Baker, thanks for watching and we’re happy to hear it is helpful. Let us know if you have any questions and good luck with your move!
You two sure are smart! That mishap could have happened to anyone. You've surly saved people from that happening to them by making this video for CZcams. Thank you!!🦋🦅
thank you so much. Awareness is always a good thing 😊
Thank you so much this was so helpful I'm torn between La Paz and Guadalajara
Thank you! If you don't mind massive heat and humidity then La Paz is your place. We love GDL because the weather is so nice pretty much year round and no humidity. Rain season is rough, but mostly raining at night cooling off the city (streets do flood tho 🙁).
Good luck with your decision!
Hi Diane and Guerllmo - it's Tammie from Ca (SF area). This is one of the best detailed videos I've seen on finding a rental in Mexico. Thanks so much!
Tammie Pulley, thank you for watching. We’re glad you found it helpful! We’ll be posting more videos from around Mexico and the world as we continue our travels in 2019.
Thank you for responding. The information is very helpful.
Truly helpful video... many great ideas I hadn't thought about.
Thank you! Glad you found it helpful.
Great information! I am sorry for your bad experience! Hope you are happy and safe now,
Erics yes! safe and happy. We are definetly learning more and more about safety and the do’s and don’ts of this wonderful city 👍🏼
Thanks so much for the great lesson, im going to take the plunge soon, your info was excellent
thanks so much. We also made another video about Guadalajara and Mexico for extra info 😊
This was an extremely informative video. My husband (a Mexican Citizen from Veracruz) and I (will go through the process to become a Permanent Resident) will be moving to Mexico next year.
We had decided on Puerto Vallarta after a ton of research, but just to be sure, we just started some research about Guadalajara. I've gotten several reality checks over the last 24 hours, such as potentially needing someone to sign for you that owns property and the lack of protection like we have in Los Angeles, like small claims court...which almost guarantees you won't see your security deposit. It seems as if the process in general is much more difficult and risks in general are much higher in Guadalajara compared to Puerto Vallarta even though there is no small claims court in Puerto Vallarta either :-). It was like someone took my potential excitement and poured cold water on my head as I was starting to like the little I was reading about certain areas in the city and all there is to see and do and the medical system in general in Guadalajara. Now I'm already thinking Puerto Vallarta instead of Guadalajara might be the better 1st choice.
It's weird to me being someone with an over 800 credit score in the US, never been late on a bill, and a ton of resources to feel so fearful of renting in a city as none of my financial background matters at all when one moves to Guadalajara. Though I have heard some bad stories in Puerto Vallarta, MOST folks I have talked to, both expatriates and locals in Puerto Vallarta give a completely different vibe about the process...not to mention the majority of places to rent in Puerto Vallarta are fully furnished. I need to do more research, but my first day or so of research including this video is already detering me from making this my first choice where minimizing stress is a huge factor.
Keith Ian, there are a lot more expats renting in Puerto Vallarta so it does seem they accommodate more there making it an easier process. It doesn’t mean it’s difficult in Guadalajara though and there are real estate agents here that can help and speak English fluently. We wanted to be in a large city and away from the many months of heat and humidity near the beach. You can’t beat the weather here and we’re loving it! Good luck with your decision.
Wow... what an amazingly well done video. Travel Channel should snap you up. :)
hey Phil! Thanks a lot! we are having some fun making these and we are hoping they help others thinking about retiring in Mexico ;) They have casinos and poker here :)
Excellent tips. Thank you.
Hey, well done, thank you both for the video. We found it very helpful.
It would be nice to have an update on what you liked the most or what you would do differently
we did. check out our latest on Guadalajara. czcams.com/video/hSO7yNBc99o/video.html
I recommend Colonia Americana, right there you don't need a car, a scooter or bike is more than enough, everything is beautiful around the area with the old mansions and old houses and lots of restaurants and bars, a mix of different people hanging around Chapultepec neighborhood which is within walking distance, down town is also within walking distance
Immensely helpful, thank you for taking the time and effort to bring us this excellent tutorial.
Sky Watcher, thanks for watching!
Very helpful. Im looking to relocate there in June.
Thanks! We're finally working on a Seeking Paradise in Guadalajara video right now as we've been based here for over 2 years. It will have info on cost of living, things to do, etc. We should hopefully post it in about 2 weeks. Let us know if you have any questions.
Wow! Not enough words to thank you guys for the exceptional presentation! Also thinking about Jalisco and most probably Guadalajara as residence.
Still in the early process, though!
Thanks again!
Michael Rivadavia you won’t regret GDL, starting with the weather and proximity to a lot of nearby magic towns and few hours away from awesome beaches. Best of luck and don’t hesitate to ask questions 😊👍🏼
Glad you enjoyed it Michael. We love it here! Let us know if you decide to make it your next home.
You guys are up to something,here! Exceptional content and format!
Keep up the good work!
Thanks (again)!
Love ❤️ it ❤️❤️❤️👌👌👌
Very nice informative video.
Superb video, just what we were looking for. Thank you for sharing your experience and not sugar coating anything. We have been doing a lot of research into different areas of Jalisco and even cities in Michoacán but something keeps bringing us back to looking more deeply into the neighborhoods of Guadalajara. We’ve decided to do exactly what you two have done to find the best place for us. We just need to sell our home in Central Oregon to begin the next chapter of our lives. Again, thank you again for your video.
Jacqueline Dahl, Glad you found it helpful! We’re loving it here and would be happy to answer any questions you have. Good luck with your home sale and move!
Thanks for the prompt reply! We would love to meet up with you when we head that way! May we send questions to you? I’m sure we will have many. May I ask where you moved from before settling in GDL. Jacki
Absolutely! 😊 We moved from Northern VA, suburbs of Washington DC.
Wonderful video! Well done!
Thanks, super helpful!
Great video! Very helpful and glad it worked out. I have family in there and have been considering a potential retirement in a few years. Wishing continued success and great 2022!
Wow! This was a LOT of great info! Thank you!!
Glad you liked it! Thank you for commenting.
We are headed to GDL from Oregon on 6/27 and want to meet you guys for lunch. Considering moving to GDL.
This was one AMAZING VIDEO!!! I looooove Che's carita😭😭😭 Mhhhh... maybe I'll retire in Mexico rather than Costa Rica😆
dooooo it Lili!!
Absolutely wonderful!!!!!! Thank you both for this great video. We are in the process of planning our retirement in Mexico (just got back in the states from a wonderful visit to Lo De Marcos, Nyarit). You guys do excellent work and hit soooo many things that are foremost on my mind. Following.
thanks Wally! glad you find the video useful. Guadalajara is a fun city to live in. Many choices for activities, food and entertainment. We’re working on few more local videos and also the surrounding towns 👍🏼 Good luck with the retirement plans! happy days are coming!
Excellent video! Thank you.
thank you so much! glad we could help
Very well done
Fantastic video!!! You guys accomplished our PLAN! We TOO wish to live in GDL. Hope we can contact you when we depart the U.S. and begin our search for a home in GDL!!! Thank you so much! We look forward to meeting you guys - and your doggie - we have 2.
Thank you Bill! Best of luck with the move. Send us a note or find us on Facebook to meet up and show you around. Our dog Che also needs friends! 😊👍🏼
@@SeekingParadiseBugs We absolutely will.
Great video thank you!! Looking to move from Houston to Guadalajara soon.
Great! it´s been a lot cooler with the start of the rainy season, you will enjoy it
Your presentation is excellent. I don't plan to move to Guadalajara since I am very comfortable where I am but your highly organized and educational presentation was so entertaining that I became enthralled. I am not a big city person. Brasilia is the largest city I have lived in but it is so well planned with so much open space that you never feel you are in a city of over one million. Guadalajara a few decades ago must have been nice but now, with over five million souls in the metropolitan area, it is not my cup of tea. Even when we drive down to Porto from our little city we get stressed with the traffic. To each his own I guess. Finally, I take it that Guillermo is of Latino descent and speaks fluent Spanish. That helps when you are moving to a Spanish speaking country.
Guillermo lived in Bolivia in his childhood and speaking Spanish has definitely made it easier here. Many people speak English though. Our Seeking Paradise in Guadalajara is going to be posted soon so you'll see how we rank it compared to other places we've been. Traffic here is pretty bad and driving can feel a little like the wild, wild west. Being in a large city is hectic but we like being nearby.
Starting my search this month! Thanks for the information!
miles and coffee rv You’re gonna love it here! Good luck 👍🏼
Maybe colonia santa Cecilia?
El Chamuco not familiar with that one. I’ll do a little research
Thank you very much for this video, we will be moving to GDL at the end of 2019 and the information you provided will help a lot!
you’re welcome! Let us know if you have any questions as you get closer to your departure, we’ll be glad to help 👍🏼😊
*rent is really high! But I just want a studio room and close to fresh fruits and vegetables.*
Yes, rents are definitely going up everywhere. You might want to consider the Santa Tere area. It´s a traditional neighborhood with everything you need close by. Best of luck!
@@SeekingParadiseBugs currently in South Asia I paid $180 for a studio here. But Asians are anti social.
Hola amigos, encontré su canal
Hola Ale! que bueno. gracias! saludos
Wow, thank you so much for such an informative and thorough video! I lived in PV for 6 mos and just arrived GDL a few days ago. I came here to get a feel for the city first. Do you think it's a safe for solo females to live here? Thanks again!
S K , thank you for watching and your kind words! We’ve been here for 2 years and have a number of single lady friends of all ages that we know in GDL (locals and expats). As with any large city, you want to be careful when on your own, especially at night and keep your phone, purse, etc secure near you. There are a few Facebook groups for women and expats that are helpful too. Hope you enjoy your scouting trip here!
Great manifestation of your desires. Currently in Playa.. would love to link up for more information about your area...let us know how.
Thanks! Find us on Facebook at Seeking Paradise Bugs and shoot us a message if you have questions or would like to meet up.
Love the name.
May I ask what computer or laptop you use and video editing program as I would like to post videos for family and friends when I get to Mexico
Rich Guarino Hi! I use a Windows 10 PC which has its own Video editing software and also Filmora that is a complete software package with effects, transitions and more. I really like them both 👍🏼 Hope it helps you 😊
Hi glad things are going well. Thank you for the informative video. Here is my big question. Do you think a person from and in the US could sublease an apartment Airbnb style legally. With the landlord fully aware?
Hi William! In the U.S. as long as you agree the terms with the landlord it shouldn’t be a problem. But, as landlords ourselves we find that there’s too many liabilities to consider a situation like that, so we wouldn’t agree. Here in Mexico seems that as long as the landlord gets his money you could do it with no issues (in our experience, one owner didn’t even ask many questions as long as we paid on time). 👍🏼
Mexico city seems a better place to live
we will find out. We're heading to Mexico City in April for a week 👍🏼
Hi Diane & Guillermo, thank you for the information re looking for a place to live in Guadalajara. Just curious why Tlaquepaque wasnt an area that you considered when doing your search?
Daniel Dinverno, thanks for watching and your feedback! Tlaquepaque is a smaller area of greater Guadalajara and just not the right feel for us. We love to walk the streets of the downtown area and visit the shops and restaurants though.
All of your videos are excellent. Thanks for taking the time to produce these. I have a question for you. Now that you have been in Guadalajara for a year and have had a chance to get more acquainted, what three areas do you like best of the six you checked out. Has your opinion of some of these areas changed since living there? Thanks for your reply.
Thank you for watching! We really like Chapalita, Providencia and La Estancia. Chapalita and Providencia because of their pretty streets, small parks and many restaurants and shops. La Estancia because it is near Parque Metropolitano, the largest park in Guadalajara that is also pet friendly. We are enjoying where we live in Jardines del Sol neighborhood also and would be happy to live in any of these areas. We have discovered the outlying area of Tlajomulco de Zuniga that is South of Guadalajara. It is growing with lots of new homes, malls, etc. We are debating whether we want to consider living there since it is a little farther out.
Thanks for your reply. Moving to Tlajomulco de Zuniga would be a big change from the big city.
Peace and Love. Which rental sites would you recommend for La Cima?
Inmuebles24 is a site we've used. Look at listings that are less than 30 days old as there are a lot of old posts. Good luck!
Hello. Your video is awesome. I am thinking about moving to Guadalajara next year. I have a few things that are different from most Xpats. I am in a wheelchair and I also have a dog. I was wondering in your experience what area of the city may be more handicap friendly? My chair is manual so I get around pretty well. My chair is only 27” wide. Any advice or information you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Websites to find rentals? Maybe an agent you recommend? P.S. I do not speak Spanish. But I am going to learn.
Thanks Ron! Sorry for the delayed response, our son is here visiting us so we’re taking some family time. To your question, we think it would probably be difficult but not impossible to move around Guadalajara in a wheelchair due to broken sidewalks, narrow doorways, curbs, steps, etc. It definitely would not be a smooth ride. We have noticed some ramps but many places are not designed for accessibility. The Chapalita neighborhood might be ok. We hesitate to recommend a place since we haven’t really had an eye out or considered areas based on this criteria. If you aren’t set on Guadalajara, you might consider the Lake Chapala area about 45 minutes away. It may be a little easier to move around there. In our opinion many expats there are at retirement age and there is not as much to do so you have to consider that also. If you check out the Mexpat Guadalajara Facebook page, you can search for Realtors as there have been many posts there with recommendations of ones that speak English. We worked with Aline Montedónico, a friend we met via Internations Guadalajara. She was great to work with and found us our current rental when we were having problems finding something suitable. Her Facebook page is Montedónico Realtors and she speaks English. Let us know if you have other questions or concerns. Also, we will be posting another video about Guadalajara soon. Best of luck!
@@SeekingParadiseBugs thank you so much for the response!! Actually since I posted this I have decided on Chapala. I even found someone the same age as me and in a wheelchair who currently lives there with his wife. So he is helping me with advice. I did post on a couple of those Facebook pages but all I got was negative comments and no real advice. I think that most people think that people in a wheelchair are just not capable of doing things. Well it may be a little harder but we get the job done. Thank you again. I’ve enjoyed your videos and I really have a list of things you’ve recommended. Hope to meet you in Mexico one day!!
@@rdbradleyjr, That's great news! It's always nice to find out info from someone that's already been there and done that. We're very excited for you. It's challenging and rewarding to live in a different country. We'd love to meet up in Mexico one day!!
@@SeekingParadiseBugs do you still have a website??
Hello and thank you for sharing this information! I'm in the US and having difficulty finding information on the internet regarding homes/condos/apartments for sale. Can you suggest any websites where I can find that information? The links you've shared for Airbnb are great for visiting, but I'm specifically trying to find out if I could afford to purchase a place to live there for retirement. I like the idea of a cooler climate than Merida and based on your video am especially interested in Colonia Americana at this point. Thank you and be safe and healthy!
Angelica, thank you for watching and glad you found the info helpful. The website we would suggest to search homes for sale is inmuebles24. www.inmuebles24.com/en-venta-en-guadalajara-publicado-hace-menos-de-1-mes-ordenado-por-precio-ascendente-q-colonia-americana.html. I recommend when searching that you change the publication date to 30 days or newer as you will find many old and/or duplicate listings as I set in the link I posted for you. All the best!
I watched the vedio again and maybe I asked the question incorrectly. How did you decide on the municipality the the colonias that you considered to rent? Im wondering if you used a realestate agent to tour the municipalities on you 1st month in Guadalajara?
Are you content with Guadalajara or are you looking for another location to
live now?
Daniel Dinverno, we really like Guadalajara a lot and so far have not found another city we prefer. We just got back from San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato. However, we have many other countries to visit. We’re traveling to Lisbon, Portugal and Valencia, Spain next week to check them out. Watch out for videos on all of these cities!
@@SeekingParadiseBugs looking forward to hearing about those cities. I have seen info regarding them as being nice destinations however I suspect the cost of living to be higher. Will be interesting. Thank you.
What do you recommend Colonia Americana/Providencia/Monraz that is near amenities, stores, restaurants, etc. in quiet areas appropriate for older folks? What are justificativas? Thanks.
All 3 areas are great and popular with expats. Amenities are easy to get to from all of them. If you prefer a quieter area we would recommend staying farther away from Chapultepec Ave if you consider Colonia Americana.
@@SeekingParadiseBugs Thank you. Do you know what the justificativa is as part of a rental agreement?
I do not recall that word in our rental agreement. Could it be a guarantor? Many landlords in Guadalajara require that you have a fiador or co-signer on the lease.
@@SeekingParadiseBugs Yes, i think it is. But if a person can't get a cosigner they have to provide more monthly deposits.
Yes, we did not have one and agreed to pay some rent in advance for our first place. We did not have to do that with our second rental though.
🤔next video : finding healthcare in Mex 😀
Great idea! Challenge accepted!
jezuz that was useful
My apologies, I was a little premature on my question please do not reply eagerly await your next video thank you
Hi madam/sir,
I am about to move to Mexico - Guadalajara in January 2021 for 11 months period. I m moving with my spouse. How much money is needed to live there with 1 BHK flat. I m kindly request you to help me. I m from India and moving for my office work.
BALA KRISHNA, Hi and thanks for watching our video! The price range in Guadalajara varies widely depending on where you live in the city. We know people that rent for less than $500USD/month and some that rent for over $2,000USD/month. I would suggest checking out www.inmuebles24.com to get an idea for the type, location and price range of what you would like. Also, you may find the Mexpat Guadalajara Facebook page helpful. Good luck!
@@SeekingParadiseBugs I opened that website but I couldn't understand anything . Seems it is in different language. 😭
@@SeekingParadiseBugs I opened that website but I couldn't understand anything . Seems it is in different language. 😭 And I will get 24000 pesos per month.can you please help me
@@balakrishna3126 you can use google translate to help u with the spanish website. $24,000 mxn is plenty to get you started. We can't help u find a place but we do know a Mexican realtor who speaks English that can help. Let us know if you'd like her info
@@SeekingParadiseBugs 🙏 thank you so much for your response and yes I would like to hear.
Sounds bad in the beginning!!!