Is Guanajuato Mexico The Ultimate Destination Over San Miguel De Allende?
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- Want to Retire in Mexico? Check Out Our FREE Retire in Mexico Guide bit.ly/3Zg25tg #guanajuato is a city in Mexico's Bajio region. And the capital of the state of Guanajuato.
The city is known for for its architecture, art scene, college vibe, tunnels, and kissing alleyways is sure to impress you. It's as charming as San Miguel de Allende but about 1/2 the cost!
And because it has temperate weather, you can expect your days to be about 80 degrees and 50 degrees at night. Perfect weather year round!
Guanajuato is in the region known as El Bajío, a relatively high-altitude area with a semi-dry climate. Guanajuato is at 6,000 feet above sea level.
This is a wonderful central highland city in Mexico we recommend to live in!
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All true. This is one of the coolest places in the world in so many ways. But if you really want to know the Mexican people, you have to speak Spanish. You can get along here without it, but you'll be missing the important and meanintful communication that speaking with people who live here, can offer.
They have so many different things, like the “El Quijote” museum! I have never been, but, when I move to Querétaro next year, I’ll be heading there before anywhere else.
Agree. Guanajuato is special and Spanish is truly necessary
@@MexicoRelocationGuide We relocated from the US fix months ago. This is a very special city and the people are truly marvelous,.
Is the language spoken there fairly standard Spanish? I am from the US and have become more or less fluent in Spanish, having learned it in Madrid. Some parts of Mexico have a heavy influence of the Mayans (or other indigenous people) and I have a little trouble understanding la mezcla.
@@goldvideo There are differences between mexican spanish and spain spanish, but if you already understand some you should have no problem adapting to Mexican Spanish, keep practicing and if you can hold a simple conversation then you’re good to go, once you’re there you will improve with time and practice.
I spent six days in Guanajuato back in 2018 and absolutely loved it. It is much more "real" than SMA, and the cultural scene is way better. I am planning to move to Mexico next year and living there is certainly a top option.
thanks for sharing Mario!
I cant wait to visit. Did you make it?
@@AphexOne999 I just sent my temporary visa application to the consulate yesterday and waiting for the reply (2-3 weeks expected wait time for the review in Toronto). My intention is to move in October or November. In the meantime, I am selling my stuff little by little. I visited Morelia last Fall, also a university town and quite lovely. Very few expats there so Spanish is a must.
@@AphexOne999 I submitted my temporary residence application yesterday. Hopefully, I will get an answer in 2-3 weeks. Hoping to move in October.
Guanajuato is beautiful city. My wife and I along with our adult children have visited on multiple occasions and we look forward to returning soon.
You make traveling mexico much easier, thank you
I love this video. I’ve watched it over and over. I watched your other videos are also well done and lots of great information. I just keep getting drawn to this one. Definitely need to do a trip
Your video is thorough and informative. Thank you, Mariana!
Thank you! I put a lot of work into these to help you guys out ❤
I adore This video and I adore Guanajuato❤ praying I can go back soon!!!
Your videos are fantastic. You can tell so much effort goes into them
Thank you! Yes! I put a lot of hours into them but they are worth it ❤
Thanks for another great video! Guanajuato is on our list of places to explore and this was very informative.
Thanks for watching Darrin!
I must say that your videos are super informative and pleasant to watch. Each video makes me reconsider where to move to in Mexico in the near future (based on whichever video of yours that I last watch). Keep up the great vids!
Thank you Evan! That’s the goal of these city tours. To show you all that México is so much more than just the tourist places 😍
Thank you so much for your comments
Excelente! Gracias Mariana. ☺️
Gracias!
Great video. This is one city i want to check out. Looks amazing and beautiful. Your video covered the city and information I wanted to know. Great job.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
So excited to visit GTO and SMA Oct 28-Nov 12! Looking forward to the Festival and Dios de las Muertos!
Thanks for watching
I will be retiring to Mexico probably Fall of 2024. I have been checking out different locations and cities, Guanajuato looks wonderful! Seems to check many of the important boxes on my list. Gracias for the wonderful videos, so packed full of revelent information! 🎉😊
Great video! Thanks.
Glad you liked it 😀
Thank you! Very informative!! :)
Glad you think so Peter! I have a lot more on our site mexicorelocationguide.com/blog
I am very interest in this event! I think Guanajuato city is one of the most beautiful medium size cities in Mexico! I love the community feel, it is not overwhelmed with expats, and is still very reasonable compared to SMA. I also like Chapala and am going to check out Queretaro before I make a decision to purchase a home. Thank you for doing this!
Thanks Mike! Hope you liked the video
@@MexicoRelocationGuide Well the more word gets out, the Gringos will come! I just bought land in La Presa and chose Guanajuato over SMA because I believe there is a certain types of foreigners that will choose to live here, and even if they are on the older side, they will want to be physically fit. It is a bowl, a very, very, steep bowl and you MUST take care to watch every step you take, or you may find yourself in a world of pain. This is NO JOKE. Honestly, this is not a place for the faint at heart or folks who have mobility issues. Even SMA is known as the city of fallen women, and it is not steep like Guanajuato- yet they both have roads and sidewalks that are cobblestone and challenging.
But other than that, people will come and prices will go up, especially for locals, and sadly it is more and more difficult for students to find affordable housing... I had enough money beyond just to build my 2 bedroom home, I would buy a large house, and break it up into student rentals. It's so important to the young energy of this lively university town that the students can manage. Just a thought I'd share..
and mountain biking is great!
Trying to make a plan to retire In Mexico In The next 2 years And really would love to live in Guanajuato but not in the middle of all that but still walking distance.
your guides are fantastic! I am moving to Mexico for my retirement (in about 4 years) and your channel has provided a ton of valuable info!
Thanks for following along Rob! I’m glad they’re helpful! That’s what we love to do is help people move to Mexico the right way
I am excited to join this event today. I visited Guanajuato several years ago and LOVED it. It was a day trip, while staying 10 days in San Miguel de Allende. My husband and I are looking for a city in this region to spend 4 months next summer and Guanojuato is on our list. Look forward to learning more.
Thank you Cheryl
Great video! Very informative!
Glad you enjoyed it. Don’t forget to hit the like button 😉
Can't wait to go! Planning to go spend a month or so.
I love this!!!
I have a friend planning to retire in Gualajuato. She wants me to check it out. Now I will. Thanks for another great video!
You should! Check out our private relocation tours
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Looks and sounds wonderful.
Guanajuato is def special! It's one of my favorite cities. The only downside are how hilly it is which some people cannot handle if they have mobility problems.
Great overview and examples of cost of living. Thank you!
Thanks for watching
I think they did a great job in the breakdown, but I disagree about the cost of renting- typically the sort of renal a foreigner may want, may run bout 15%+ more for something nice. At least this is my experience but I like really lovely homes.
Nice video . The hiking catches my eye .
Glad you enjoyed it. Hiking can be great- but as always I recommend first understanding the layout of the hills
WEPA! Great video…Saludos desde Culebra, PR
saludos💕
the hills remind me of medellin and rio de jeneiro
Another great video, Mariana! Guanajuato looks like a great city with lots of history. You did a great job of showing us around and highlighting certain neighborhoods to let us see what is available. I really like Guanajuato a lot.
Yes, she is already the number one resource in all of Mexico! Takes time, but, she is all in with this project of hers!
Gracias!
@@Wilfredos_ thank you so much Wilfredo
wow, what a gorgeous city. Thank you so much for this video. Now I just have to convince hubby
Glad you liked it
Love this place. Thank you for showing it. I could live here.
Glad you liked it
Hi you do great videos / were can I find a complete list of towns were the water is considered potable / safer please list if you know / and maybe do a video
One of my Spanish teachers from the Oaxaca Intl. Spanish Language school suggested going and exploring Guanajuato. After seeing your report, I'd be leaving in a few days and planning to create the next chapter of my life there. Thank you for helping me to decide where my heart and soul can feel blessed to be alive. 🤗
How awesome! I’m glad you found it to be helpful!
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Very intriguing. Putting Guanajuato on our list of potential places to explore and potentially relocate to.
yay! I think you'll like it
Love it❤. I definitely want to visit here
It’s a great city you should consider 😉
what a nice video thanks ao much I just retire about a year thinking of living in Mexico I love Mexican food and Mexico in the process of where in Mexico to live and now you just show all this is realy help... thanks so much
Thanks for watching
Thank you for this video, it is very good and I never had considered this city as an option for retirement. I would tend to look at the communities on the hills rather than the heavy air pollution of downtown. I will have to look into this appealing option.
Wonderful and informative video. Guanajuato is on our list of travels once we arrive and we are looking forward to it. 🙂We are going to need that little bit of Spanish and a big smile too! LOL
Kindness will go very far if you don’t speak the language fluently 😀
Oh my goodness. I am in awe of the buildings.
Aren’t they gorgeous?!
and the video didn't show the underground streets and tunnels
I live in San Miguel de Allende and I love Guanajuato City!
It looks like a city that is really affordable and very entertaining and relaxing
It is! it's far more affordable than other popular expat cities, and it has it all
I like Guanajuato a lot more as well. Cervantino is one of my favorite festivals in all of mexico. But it has gotten a lot more dangerous the last few years sadly. Definitely one of the most magical cities I’ve ever been to though.
Guanajuato to me feels entirely safer than in previous years- but that’s my observation
Always appreciate your vids. Maybe I missed it, but didn't hear anything about distances to any nice beaches.
Guanajuato isn’t close to any beaches. You’re as central and land locked as it gets ☺️
The closest beach is 7 hours away
@@MexicoRelocationGuide Thank you.
Me gusta mucho la ciudad, espero que en tres años que me retiro pueda vivir en la ciudad soy de Canada
Perfecto 🥰
Yes. Less gringos = lower cost of living.
agree...too many gringos... nothing left for the poor
But not for long!!! ;(
@@nickyingtavorn5491 True true! Gentrification is real
@@spiritedcreature NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
love Guanajuato,,but you do have to be fit to walk its streets
Agree- not for everyone. Gracias
Is it scooter friendly?
I wonder what grade schools colleges and universities are like there?
I love the background music in this video. Can you please tell me the artist and album. Muchisima Gracias!
Isn’t it great? Sorry, I don’t know the artist 😀
ok, I like :) I need just a job to get there
I’ve always liked San Miguel de Allende, and Queretaro, but I absolutely love Guanajuato! My favorite city in Mx.
Same here! I think it is underrated.
The problem is that there is nobody for retired people to talk to. Everyone works.
Please share with us your favorite neighborhoods. Not everyone loves centro traffic and noise..... 😵💫
I’ve listed the top neighborhoods on this video 😉 starting at 5:40
What about buy a house?
Get ready for my long-windedness! Mostly accurate, however, I have to wonder if the content creator is simply trying to gloss over the realities or simply did not do their homework. Before coming down from Oregon, I saw a lot of videos such as this and wish people had been more realistic. So I'm gonna take the time to share my experience as someone who lived here a couple of years.
I'm in my mid-sixties, pretty healthy and physically fit (not fanatical but I get around, even with one prosthetic hip!) And I love living in the Capital of Guanajuato. I find it pretty affordable (except for foods or goods that you may want similar to what you find in the US, they seem higher here, with less choice) I semi-retired (rentals back in the US). I rent a gorgeous two-bedroom, unfurnished (brought some things down from the US). My place sits on a LARGE piece of land, 10 minutes out of Centro I pay $16,000 MX per month (including electric, gas and wifi). I chose to live in this property for my 2 adopted street dogs and wanted secured parking for my car! It offers charm, security, and convenience. I'm building in L Presa, an area at the far end of town, but still extremely walkable. I'm a creative person, who has owned several businesses and created art over the years I find this town inspiring in so many ways. And so, so friendly! I feel safe here, and people are always willing to help. I'm someone who wanted to become fluent, I found this a great place to live, as it pushes me to work on my language skills. But I still rely on Google Translate quite a bit! Honestly, there are not many expats here, possibly 400-500 permanent residents, as compared to SMA, with around but enough that one can choose from a lot of nice gatherings on days you just need to speak your mother tongue!)
Getting here from the US differs a lot depending on where you are coming from. My family lives in Portland, Oregon. I visit a couple of times per year, On that subject, airline tickets have gone way up over the past 5-6 years, and there is nothing direct from BJX -Leon and PDX Portland, you go through Dallas, Huston or CDMX. But the airport is only a 25-minute drive and costs around 500 pesos for a private car each way. It's small and easy to go in and out.
Things I highly disagree with in this video:1. THINGS IN MARCADO ARE MORE ORGANIC2. TEMPERATURE IS SO PERFECT 50-80 DEGREES YOU WILL NOT NEED AIR OR HEAT3. THE CITY OF GUANAJUATO HAS PLENTY OF WATER
1. Things are either organic or inorganic. Period. Maybe the creator meant, that some smaller fincas do not have the resources to purchase as many of the prohibited substances including synthetic fertilizers and pesticides as do the massive farms, but still, there are lots of pests here, and farmers use inorganic means to salvage crops. So as a long-time foodie who broke the bank in the US purchasing certified organic fruits and veggies, I have had to majorly lower my bar! I also had been a pescatarian or vegetarian much of my life- that has proved a challenge here, when eating out. But for me living in a foreign country means being flexible, even if it means occasionally eating things that are not what I am accustomed to or would prefer. I eat it with gratitude and hope that will creat health and harmony
2. . Sorry but the days of highs in the 80s is old news. I'm writing this on May 27th, 2024, it's in the 90s. We have not had more than 3 minutes of light rain this entire year. It's been in the low 90s all of May.I cannot sleep without a fan going all night. But in designing my new home, I prioritized the direction the house sits, windows and cross ventilation. People living in Centro Gto have more concrete and less air- so consider this when deciding where to rent or buy. I recall last year June and July were quite hot. That said, if the rains come, which they barely did the past couple of summers, then it is quite lovely. One of my favourite times of the year! It's not difficult to embrace the heat in the summer if we are lucky and are rewarded with the lovely afternoon or evening rainfall, everything turns green for a few months. It is truly magical. I'd always hoped to live by the Caribbean but after several long visits I determined that most of Mexico's beautiful coastlines, though beautiful, offer oppressive heat/humidity much of the year, but having the sea helps a lot! Not to mention wicked storms. Oh, Gto is pretty low drama when it comes to natural disasters. Wildfires are a thing, but so far so good. Winter, well, is tolerable for sure. Is a whole home heater needed? My contractor pudgeted for a Mini-split, but I rejected it, for now. I plan to hold out and instead trust that the home we designed will provide lots of natural opportunities for cooling and heating. I lived several years off-grid in Northern New Mexico, another dry climate, and find the cold easier to deal with. I find I use a small area heater placed near my legs when writing or crafting. Nose bleeds and dry lips and skin are always challenging though. Think Georgia O'Keef in her later years or an apple doll! lol And at night a down comforter is a must. Coming from Portland, I know how to layer, so winter is rather delightful!
3. Sad to repost that here in the Capital of Guanajuato, water is a real topic of concern. Both quantity and quality. This said it's not just in here, and SMA is experiencing it too. Yes, climate change is at play, but know that at least 20% of this state is purely agriculture. Agro-business uses a lot of water, many have outdated wasteful systems. I'm not convinced the badly needed updates will arrive in time. The powers that be are in some ways crippled by corruption and bureaucracy. But this is endemic to the entire world. Water is the New Gold, but this old mining town is somewhat tapped out...I hope that the folks who will choose to relocate here will be open-minded to conservation choosing solutions that will be part of the solution to our water problem. Consider dry toilets, planting trees, build or remodelling wisely when possible!
Well, I did enjoy much of the video, but I urge you to search as many resources as possible, before choosing. One thing I found is that everywhere has its pros and cons. And in checking in with myself daily, I do love it here- maybe you will too!
P.S Crime-wise, I honestly feel MUCh safer here than in Portland, at least between 2019-2022, when Portland began to feel sketchy. Still a gorgeous place to live!
Make a video on Leon
It's definitely better
AC not needed? It gets highs of 81 during the summer according to a climate search. Is this true?
And yet the houses stay cool inside. If you get very hot, you can turn on A fan
No, they are not needed, really- as long as you find a bit of shade, or maybe the occasional ceiling fan. I pray a lot of gringos will not begin installing AC- it is so draining on the environment. It gets cold in winter, you have to layer with clothing! Also remember this is a high desert, and dry, yes there is a rainy season, but the humidity is nothing like living along the coast- so it does not feel as hot- to me at least
Yo me enamoré con el parque Benito Juárez en San Miguel de Allende. Tienen parques así con tanta belleza en Guanajuato???
Hay muchos parques en todas las ciudades de Mexico. No tendrás problema de encontrar uno hermoso
3 years and counting down.
I was in Guanajuato and San Miguel in February. San Miguel simply has too many other Americans/Canadians for my taste. Some people like that. I do not.
Guanajuato is a nice, quiet town with some expats.
There are a lot of Americans/Canadians in the popular or trendy areas of SMA. But truly, SMA is still very much an authentic Mexican town where the majority are Mexicanos. Guanajuato has far less foreigners that is for sure. Thanks for watching!
Great video! Exploring the idea of moving from Playa del Carmen to Guanajuato to get a more Mexican feel and down to earth prices.
Does Amazon deliver to Guanajuato?
Yes- there is Amazon in Mexico and they deliver to your front door
Is the crime rate similar to other cities of this size?
I would say crime rates are skewed because the majority of crime reported is organized crime (drugs and cartels)
Rent?...long term, cost of Midian size home?
We always recommend renting short term while you find your long term rental. Rents vary in cost but I cover them in the video 😉
Ambas son ciudades hermosas PEROOOOOOO, las hechan a perder los cientos de miles y miles de turistas que cada fin de semana van al desmadre y , ambas ciudades, no se difrutan, especialmente por las motos y racers.
¿El museo de las momias sigue abierto?
Si claro
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Is it scooter friendly?
Yes it is. Although you’d have to be comfortable knowing the driving culture in Mexico first
Areas like this aren't more popular with expats, not because they aren't attractive visit/live in, but because they hard and expensive to get to. Flights from where I live are crazy expensive to there
They’re not popular because people don’t know about them. Trust me. San Miguel de allende is also hard to get to 😊
Isn't Guanajuato much different in comparison to San Miguel?
Of course- because they are different towns/cities but they are both extremely charming, similar weather, same state, so makes sense people should consider it also
@@MexicoRelocationGuide awesome, looking forward to it!
I recently went to both and I liked Guanajuato more... there are more things to do. but it is more populated. If you go to San Miguel you should visit Guanajuato city too, it is worth it, my family and I stayed in a very central hotel called San Diego, a charming place.
@@boni9384 that's awesome! Thanks for the info. We've been to both places but never stayed overnight unfortunately.
Guanajuato has: younger people, it's less expensive, Spanish is needed, not too many expats, it has tunnels and underground streets to walk and drive and mummies!
is it better than san miguel ?
That will vary depending on who you ask
love guanajuato!!!! lived there from 1993 to 1999 , the food is delicious!!! beautiful town and san miguel de allende love it , lived in jardines del moral, but i rather lived in USA and go there for vacation , more safe here , we live in miami and we love it
You are saying that Miami is safer than Guanajuato? I don’t think.
what is wrong withe audio?
Voted the #1 city that you will definitely get lost in....so bad that they have professional "saviors" to rescue you when you are spit out of one of the many underground tunnels where you have no signal or sun or anything to tell you where you are going
❤ the tunnels are truly unique in this city
Your mom goes to college!!
Guanajuato city sounds very good, but I read that the STATE of Guanajuato has the highest murder rate of Mexico. Is Guanajuato city safe ?
I think Guanajuato city is ok. I would avoid Celaya
Guanajuato, Deloris and SMA are very safe. Celaya and every other factory towns are not safe.
The mummy's are scary!
They can be for sure
Is there a gay community?
There are gay people throughout Mexico. But perhaps Guanajuato is more of a traditional town in that there may be a smaller lgbtq community than somewhere like Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta or Guadalajara
I'm interested in looking at houses to buy. Looking g for a permanent place.
Are there even more rural areas for expats?
There are tons of rural areas in Mexico. But they probably won't have many expats living in them. If you need other english speakers, I would stick to the cities we mention on our channel. if you don't, then the entire country is your oyster :)