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Hmm.. I've been saying for years if USA goes full far-right authoritarian fascist I'm bailing out to Mexico. I'm so glad I found this channel and I will definitely be using the binge-watch everything option!!
This could be wrapped up in one sentence: People move back home because they don't completely do their homework, aren't honest with themselves, and expect a new place to be like home.
I spent my entire life traveling Mexico and Central America on vacations from the age of 6 to my retirement at 50. Much of that time I was a professor on holiday where it was inexpensive...I was saving to retire on my own without a pension by 50 so my husband and I could go sailing the Caribbean. I always asked myself could I live here, CDMX many times, Queretaro, Guanajuato, Oaxaca, Puebla, Morelia, Taxco, Acapulco three times 1980s, San Miguel Allende, Dolores Hidalgo, Merida, Isla Mujeres ten times or more, same wiith Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Rosarita.....San Jose, Costa Rica the Pacific coast; the Bay Islands of Honduras, Belize...Placencia, Ambergis Caye, Caye Caulker, Panama, the Pacific coast of El Salvador, most of Guatemala including both coasts and highlands. We lived 6 mos in Antigua , Guatemala in a colonial home with a local well known family....we fell in love with the place and people in 1999 and were accepted like family. It was like falling into an Isabal Allende novel...into the 1800s with coffee fince owners having in town houses and an elegant social life of coffee in the am visits to neighbors, large multilingual luncheons, excursions to Pacific beachhouses, parties, public festivals in the town square...what was there NOT to fall in love with. So we made it our retirement home with our own home and tropical gardens. Still after all that, it took about 5yrs to understand how utilities , businesses, banks, and everything in the society worked. We were already accepted socially, which made things SO much easier . Many new expats though did not have our social connections and gave up at some point those first five years here. No matter HOW much research you do, there are adjustments to make. And it would be MUCH harder adjusting to the American fast pace of life, the impersonality, the coldness of so many people so many places in the USA...it would be like adjusting to the moon...a social desert where one just didnt fit in or understand anything at all! Frankly I would bet many LONG to return home as soon as possible. I know I am never leaving!
@@latinaalma1947 The truth is that most Americans love America and would never leave. However, America is in decline due to social and economic unrest. Unemployment, homelessness, drug addiction, crime, and an economy geared toward elite, very well educated people, where average people struggle to find well paying jobs and affordable housing. The American Dream has been sold out for average people. The rich get richer; the poor get poorer; the middle class struggles. Yet life for most is not so bad. In America, you still have property rights to the property your paid for. Everything is convenient. People can still own and drive cars. America is big and beautiful. So people stay there.
@@ganymeade5151 The sad thing is most never cindisder any place else....if our forefathers had been like most Americans today they would never have left their country of origin. I am glad I was born an American andnhad tye childhood and career I had but I am certainly even happier I chose this country for retirement.
Same goes for immigrants to the US. How can they comprehend US culture, what goes on at their kids' schools, participate in society and give back to their host country?
@@MGreen-vz6yb I don't speak Spanish. :) Wonder if these non-English speakers pay taxes on their income from house cleaning, landscaping, painting, handyman work?
As a Mexican I would say that I really enjoy watching videos like this, and a piece of advice for you guys, you have to learn Mexican Spanish, your life would be much easier for sure. 🎉
I grew up in Phoenix and can tell you first hand experience i've witnessed more criminal activity in Phoenix than Guadalajara. I've been in Guadalajara for 12 years, crime happens and sometimes there's cartels that show up in the news but its most like you mentioned targeting someone. They don't go into a mall, a store, in the street and randomly start shooting at civilians which is what happens a lot in the U.S. Yes the cartels exist, their business is ugly but as long as you 1. are not dealing drugs, 2. Trying to do business in an area controlled by cartels. You are good. Unfortunately our country's politics are super crappy right now but definitely i feel more safe here than i ever was in Phoenix lol. I witness a murder and was interviewed by a cop on what we saw one time around Mcdowell rd. lol
Lol you’re saying something that has sparked a massive debate in these comments already. Apparently it’s unreasonable to expect this of immigrants... you can’t even become a citizen where I’m from unless you know the language (not that I think that should be necessary to be a citizen, but still.) Only in America will you have people defend people that don’t even try to learn the language “but there’s no official language” 🤣 that’s why they speak Russian in Congress right??
I think it depends on circumstances. I don't know percentages, but the immigrants to the US that are fleeing their countries due to violence tend to be poor and have a low education, so it will be harder for them to adapt and learn the language. Whereas if you go through some US visa processes (I don't know if all), English proficiency tests are required. So, I think if you've had an education and have made the decision and have the finances to move to another country due to preferences, and not because you're fleeing hard circumstances, you should definitely make more of an attempt to learn the country's language, and this shouldn't necessarily equate to not being able to speak your native language in public as well. Personally, expats will never get the real Mexico experience because they always have the option to leave. Mexico can be wonderful, but it is not an easy country to live in.
@@mcawesomest1 Only in America can people complain about the high standards of immigrating to America and how unreasonable they are.. Its always the people from inside USA or people who have no plan to ever move here and their own countries have stricter rules than USA does.
@@minnie.-.l this is why these type of channels disgust me. they are perversive with the people there cause they think they got the money they can do whatever they want. also disgusting how the comments are racist since mexico has certain regulations against expats and trying to equate it to an immigration issue.
I'm born and raised in Oregon. I lived in Michoacan Mexico for a year over the couse of 2 years. I read, write and speak Spanish. I had never been outside of Oregon except for a weekend in Los Angeles and accidentally crossing into Washington from Portland. I was 28 when I moved to Mexico with my husband who is from Michoacan. People assume it's cheaper to live in Mexico, which is true if you have an American income. If you don't have a steady stream of income then you will be in for a surprise. My husband literally would be charged more at restaurants if they saw me, an American. If we drove a nice car we also got charged more.i came back for good to Oregon in 2009. It was a huge culture shock. I couldn't imagine if I didn't speak the language. My husband would tell me if I was ever to be kidnapped to fight as much as possible because I probably wouldn't survive. Our neighbors had their nephew kidnapped and held for ransom. He was released after the family paid $10,000. Sadly he dies in a car accident a few months later. Just be aware of your surroundings and have a safety plan
I found a small community in Michoacan. I bought a house. This town has no beaches, no big hotels and no tourists. I am so happy there and have many friends. I speak Spanish but still have a lot learn. A teenage girl, daughter of my best friend, corrects my Spanish. It's so important to harmonize oneself with the town ambiance. Living in Mexico demands one's commitment to harmonize oneself with local people and learn their customs. Just finding a low cost place near a beach is not enough.
I know this comment was from a year ago, but are you still enjoying where you are? Are there any beaches nearby? Have you found issues with quality of healthcare? Thanks!
@@banminatozaki2006 Whar do you mean? Everybody knew as soon as it happened. She was murdered at a small taco stand for complaining about not getting enough hot sauce. It was quite sad, actually. I adopted her dog who, incidentally, LOVES hot sauce on its kibble.
I had a neighbor growing up that refused to learn English, she was Italian. People from all over do this, not just Americans. Plus, many times it is easier for English speaking people to not adapt since many people speak English. Not excusing the behavior, just saying it is not unique to Americans.
@@mikew.2016 Agree, I have met too many people living in the USA and they don't want to learn how to speak English, even if they have been living there for more than a decade.
I left cause I didn’t feel that safe in Quintana Roo. And too much scamming and playing with my money. It was a daily occurrence. And it got old really quickly. It felt like a breath of fresh air when I moved to Costa Rica and Colombia and the people were so nice, little to no gringo price, and systemic stealing.
I experienced the same thing. Glad to hear Costa Rica is not like that. We’re leaving Mexico due to this and cannot trust this system if we bought a place.
That all sounds about right. 😂😂😂 The whole ripping people off too. 😂😂😂 In Mexico you got to at time get in a mtf face and knock his ass out for doing BS. Yes that part of the culture too. Seen uncles, aunt, cousins, F up other people trying to take them for a fool.
@@simmiah Yea I left the US and traveled latin America full time for the past 2 years and i already lived in othe latin countries prior. I would say the bullying of foreigners in Mexico ( especially in the Yucatán) is second to no place that I have been . And it has only gotten way worse after the pandemic . Make no mistakes about in, they do NOT like us. And they with take and take and take and take and take and take by any means necessary. And they don't care if we ☠️ in the process of them taking . It's not their problem , they're quite cold hearted when it come to foreigners , it's actually quite disgusting. And their are so many layers to it that you wouldn't believe .
Soy mexicano y estoy viviendo en California y es difícil adaptarse, ya que estoy acostumbrado al ruido y a las fiestas y aquí no hay nada de eso, soy de un lugar turístico llamado Xicotepec, Puebla.
Mexico is a huge country. We would never compare the crime in Detroit to the crime in a tiny town in Utah. It's astonishing how people peg an entire country as one way.
Number two is sooooo weird, you cannot expect everyone to speak English, Spanish is a beautiful language and of course if you’re planning to live in Mexico, speaking it is a must, love you took lessons 💕
No exaggerations here.I spent one month in Mexico back in the 1990's.There was an earthquake while we were in Acapulco.A drunk Panamanian tourist rearended us and then pulled a gun.We pulled over for a rest stop on the PanAm highway and a worker came out of the field and wielded a cane knife at us.We didn't drink the water,yet we got Montezuma's revenge and were sick for 2 weeks.Never again.🙄
Tigro Tom: Very true. Like anything in life, do your research, especially when it comes to land ownership, in a foreign country. Thailand is the same, from what I understand from my friends.
@@mrvn000 I believe it was President Calderon who announced it many years ago, but I can't find anything on Wikipedia about it. I think it may have been in retaliation for the US not passing an international border treatise with Mexico, but that is my own speculation. Wikipedia says that anyone can purchase land in Mexico if they go through the right people, and I have personally known of land given for free to a US citizen by a Mexican, so as far as the laws really are their, I am perplexed. If you read through the comment section here, you will find many people saying similar things, so I know it isn't just me who has heard this before.
I lived and worked in Indonesia for 3 years. Of course I learned the language, it made my time there much easier and more enjoyable. I can't understand people who move to a country but refuse to learn the language - why are you there?
I am the other way arround, i just moved 3 years ago to Phoenix Az after living my whole life in Mexico and i am strugling because life goes so fast here in the US and everything i so faaaaaaar away and public transportation is just hard to catch and you really need a car to survive here but i am trying my best to adapt and work really hard
Sometimes gringos come with too many expectations. They get a lot of information from Hollywood movies and they don't realize living as a tourist is not the same as living as working class. Which is hard for everyone. My advice is that you have to reinvent yourself and accept the thing you cannot change.
@@Rhaspun - my question wasn't about changing people. It's a question re: what are your rights and protections... that exist and can be used buying real estate in Mexico... especially if there's a dispute. Is your answer: none?
@@TheAlixtxe - everything is cool if you don't get into a bad real estate deal... so buyer beware. True anywhere but some places have recourse avenues or adequate dispute resolution. Due process, etc.
One of the reasons why my family came to the US during the 1910 Revolution. My Grandparents business was confiscated by the Mexican Revolutionary Government of 1910. To this day Property Rights in Mexico are always questionable. People in the US forget that The Mexican Revolutionary Government of 1910 has never been settled, and would be equal to present day Venezuela and Cuba. I am Mexican American and never think of retiring in Mexico...learning that from my Grandparents and Parents.
Thank you very much for sharing this. I hope it helps people make this important decision. Sometimes we just have unrealistic expectations about a new place. You covered this well. I have lived in several countries, and enjoy the process of getting familiar with each over the last 16 years.
Anyone moving to Mexico should not expect it to be like their home country. They need to be flexible and willing to adjust. Comforts that they are used to are available, it just costs you. It also draws attention to you, which is not a good thing.
My wife and I had both been to Mexico scores of times, and her mother was born and raised near where we now live in Mexico. Carla grew up bi-lingual in Montana and studied Spanish in high school and college. But, I don't want to rely on Carla to communicate for me here, so I study Spanish every day. As always, we love Mexico.
Very true about the cost. There are neighborhoods, in reality, gated communities with guards, that look like any nice street in a U.S. suburb. But you need beaucoup bucks to live like that. There are even fabulous mansions with sprawling gardens and guest houses, complete with their own source of purified water for the taps and shower. If you've saved up a very nice nest egg, and have plenty of money in the bank to last for the rest of your life, then you can expect to live, more or less, the American dream in Mexico. But if you are living on Social Security or a humble pension, then you certainly can live here, and your money will stretch much further than in the U.S., but don't expect U.S. culture. One situation that seems to work well here is if one individual of a couple is working for a major international company, for example, an automobile company. They can usually afford to buy land and to build a beautiful house on the land, and live quite well.
You decided to live in another country expect to learn the language or you'll always be disadvantaged unless you move to the USA. The lady that lost her beachfront property in Mexico must have not been married to a Mexican citizen and perhaps conned not knowing the law. Beachfront ownership usually has to be a Mexican citizen.
Well as a foreigner you should really avoid buying any land 50 km from the beach and 100km from any border the Mexican constitution in fact prohibits and if the Mexican government finds out they will take it the state might not enforce it but the federals will.
I've lived in Mexico for 10 years...opted for a midsize city, Tepic, Nayarit. I heartily agree with the comments about learning spanish and understanding your budget. I have friends here however, who know very little spanish but manage to get by. They get very little from Social Security and they manage to stretch it enough to live a middle class life here...something they would not have in the US. Keep up the good work Tangerinies!
@@MuzzaHukka officially your checks are supposed to be routed through the American embassy, but thanks to direct deposit you can get your SS check deposited directly to your U.S. bank account. Then you use an ATM when you need pesos and/or use other options of transferring money. I’ve never encountered an ATM that didn’t have an English language option. Keep in mind different banks charge different fees and use different exchange rate spreads*. I try to use a particular bank that has a partnership with my U.S. bank. No fee and good exchange rate. * The buy/sell spread. You buy pesos with dollars at slightly above the official rate, and you sell pesos slightly below.
Basically, the grass looks greener on the other side. I've experienced this while away from Mexico. I vividly remember that one Biology lecture in Virginia Tech. I was so focused on that class, suddenly I noticed people freaking out and heard some gun shots being fired. I still remember this girl (Keisha - African-American {specifying for the American readers}) yelling "Oh my God! Oh My God! Those are gunshots!" Her panicking led to others panicking and it was nothing but chaos. This experience continues to haunt me to this day. Whenever I visit the US, I analyze my surroundings and mentally prepare myself in case of any shootings.
Let me put it this way: learning another lenguaje as an adulto is not easy, but English speakers have a huge advantage en orden to learn Spanish: ~ 80% of English words have latin roots. Many words are spell the same way or it's just a matter of changing one or two letras. Very often you can find y usar a Spanish word that's muy similar to its English equivalente and though it may not be the most used word en lenguaje casual, most listeners will understand it. With excepción of the letter "ñ" both alfabetos are the same. La "Ñ" has a sonido that's easy to learn and you'll do yourself un favor by doing so... mañana, niño, montaña (a U.S. state). Also, keep in mind that in Spanish you pronuncia every single letra with one excepción, "H". Good thing about it? Spanish is pronounce as it is written and los sonidos don't change (other than the énfasis with acentos such as "á, é, í, ó, ú)**. Spanish is a very forgiving language when it comes to mispronunciation, most of the time, the listener will catch the mispronounced word and understand what you meant. Focus in learning vocabulario común a situaciones, e.g. eating/food setting words and frases. Your goal is to learn common daily Spanish. Trow away "H", in Spanish it is muda, e.g. hotel (same spelling) es pronunciado "otel"; hola, "ola", etcetera. Don't be afraid of the maze of conjugaciones en Español, you will most likely never need to use many of them so just learn las formas regulares you're most likely to use. Sorry for el comentario tan largo! ** Don't be intimidado by the Spanish accents either, listeners will understand even with they omissions, e.g. si (if), sí (yes).
no offense but your english is too butchered, if you don't know some word in english just use a translator. A native english speaker is unable to understand completely your comment because some words are in spanish. You should be aware of that since you're writing in english for only-english speakers
I lived in southern Italy for 2.5 years from age 11 to 14 (1979-82) during my father's 22-year USAF career. At first I thought it was awful because it wasn't the USA. This was pre-internet, pre-cell phone, pre-GPS. After a few months I learned to love it. It was truly the warmest, most wonderful time of my life. It is very true: you need to learn the language of the country where you are living. You need to merge into their culture. This does not mean abandon your native language or culture. It means merge into. So many different people from around the world would be much better off in the USA if they would take this advice.
Facts. I played pro basketball in Torino Italy. My Italian was bad, but I tried. This was back in the 1988. No gps, cell, expensive to make overseas call, but I loved the culture, the food and especially the people. Expect nothing fast in many other countries.
@@disneyrn3075 I'm 60. Lived in other states especially the Midwest. Currently from and living in California. Everyone I know love Europeans moving here. They bring their culture and kindness. They didn't feel entitled like some Americans who visit overseas. Europeans had more appreciation for living here and had realistic expectations.
you all should do research and do a video about getting blood in the area you live in and also donating procedures. nobody ever has done a video about that, which some people might not think about it, but in the private hospital and the regional hospitals where most mexicans get their care and americans that move there that end up with not enough money for care. people might not think its important, but the man waiting 3 weeks for people on facebook to donate for an emergency surgery, and one of my friends never did get any in the regional hospital in a whole months time except for my husband. Nobody wants to get up at 4am to donate blood there:( private is different but still hard to get people to donate, plus the restrictions to donate blood, i just smh
i grew up in the US and was deported to mexico a few years back, and what you said about living on 300$ a month is so true, quality of life is a big difference
Same thing happening in Phillipines. Heard story about expat signed legal documents, leased land & built a beach front restaurant & bar in tourist location, got it going & successful then owners stole all the food, building, furniture etc. Locked owner out & totally bankrupt.
As a lifetime bilingual learner, I have some advice to make the process better. Total immersion. That means, watch Spanish TV, Speak only Spanish in your house. Look up words you don't know and write them down and review them frequently until you own them and use them every day you can. Don't waste your time with lessons, you're only trying to outsource your responsibility. Try to imitate accents, and recognize the differences between countries. This will improve your skills tremendously (e.g. rio-platense Che vos veni pa ca) translation Argentine/Uruguay vocabulary hey you, come here. Watch Ford Quarterman, he's pretty good at it.
When people go down to Mexico, they need to go to the real Mexico. If they want to live somewhere go to the local supermarket and use Spanish. Learn not just the word for milk but skim and whole milk(Ever try to find skim milk in a French grocery store when you don't know the word for skim)? Don't.act like you are on vacation but do the boring mundane things like at home. Practice podcasts, read Spanish news online, change your social media setting to Spanish
I know Spanglish. Learned everything on the street from Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, Ticos, Panamanians. My Spanish is a mix of all that slang. I’m embarrassed at my lack of being fluent but I can have conversations with people that speak Spanish.
That's how I learned English pretty quickly. I even took it even further. I started thinking in English. Literally translating every thought into english to the point that it became natural. It was lots of fun.
Exactly. I took couple of semesters in college. Language was required. Destinos is a pretty good program. A new world opens up to you when your bilingual.
It is worthwhile to note that after age 70, you will not be able to get a private insurance policy in Mexico. We have seen this sticking point prevent permanent residency for many, particularly Canadians. Additionally there are pre-existing condition clauses that typically have expirations of 1 year or two, depending on the condition. For many older people, this should be examined as priority one. Depending on age, your policy here will likely cost around $1000 USD per person per year (really) , and you may want to start such a policy a year or two prior to moving to México. Informative video. Your analysis is quite correct. Thanks
I enjoy your videos. Thank you for making them. I'm Mexican. Moved to the USA when I was 23. Been living here for over 20 years. Still feel homesick for Mexico. There are positives and negatives in both countries. I love both.
A college friend from Norway recently landed in San Diego, drove north and then east to the Palm Springs, then met me at a casino in Indio, California. He actually thought we were in Mexico. I told him, "we are."
Me alegra que existan videos como éste, porque podrían frenar un poco a tantos entusiastas extranjeros que llegan a México creyendo que su vida será casi gratuita y privilegiada, diferente a lo que es la vida de los propios ciudadanos mexicanos promedio. Bien hecho muchachos 👍🏻
No entiendo, hay razones tan estúpidas en ese video que también pueden DESMOTIVAR a todos aquellos extranjeros que quieren mudarse a México, muchos de ellos tienen buenos motivos y no sólo ven nuestro país como para decir "OH, mira! Aquí en México hay gente que vive casi sin nada de dinero, ¿Por qué será?"
And on top of that people seem more anxious and impatient here in the US and do not think or seem to care for greeting others or conversations much very self cultured and fast pace
Privilegiada? Tener dinero por el que trabajaron legalmente y gastarlo en otro país es privilegio? Privilegio tienen tus paisanos criminales que van a 🇺🇸 de ilegales a robar violar y evadir impuestos y arruinar su país eso es privilegio Juan
Never go wandering around places you don't know, you're likely to walk up on something you shouldn't be seeing. It could be the last thing you ever see.
Love your positivity. I moved to the US after 5 attempts to burglarize in my home while my husband was on work trips. Last attempt was at 4 am and I was home. After 8 years I still have PTSD. My husband would love to go back, but I would never go back because as a woman I cannot leave alone (when he's not home)or walk on a street without being sexually harassed. Another thing to remember, not my case, but don't expect Mexico to be cheap. It maybe in some ways cheaper but other will be more expensive. So if you think you can live a middle class lifestyle like they one in the US with your social security check, you're far from the truth.
I don't feel safe walking at night in the us. I think there are dangerous people everywhere in the world and women are never safe alone, even in their own homes.
Loved your video, loved your energy, loved your style. I'm Mexican and you got it exactly right. Kudoz and I wish all immigrants to our great Mexico were like you. Thank you!!
Thank you so much for this video. I'm 71 years old and want to give Mexico a try. I know the noise won't bother me because I can just take out my hearing aids. lol! I'm a native Californian. The cost of living here is outrageous. As far as crime goes, there's plenty to go around in the states. Here's a funny true story for you: Some friends, who live in an affluent community, woke up one morning, went downstairs and discovered that while they were sleeping, people came in and stole everything from downstairs. I mean every stick of furniture and everything else! It's true. I have been studying Spanish and will check out your program. Thanks again for all the great work you do.
If you can, take a month or more to test each city (and you can enroll in Spanish classes during). Even better if you can take multiple months off and really explore and compare. Don’t stay in an expensive hotel the whole time while you’re investigating. Job one is finding a furnished monthly rental. Also, try visiting at different times of the year. Good luck!
I worked in a travel clinic once. Bird watcher are crazy. They will go to the most dangerous places,, ignoring all warnings just so they might see a rare bird. Your bird watcher story is so true.
While I appreciate your perspective, I happen to disagree -- I've been living in Mexico now for 6 years - it is amazing. The food is clean, the people (in general) are hospitable and kind, the culture is amazing. If you want Mexico to be the United States -- it is not. It is the wild west out here. Property rights favor the tenants -- If you are going to move here - MOVE HERE -- If you buy property, ,and leave it, and squatters come in -you can lose it. Before you move to any foreign country, you should learn the laws and the language - The folks I see running back for the US and Canada are the ones that came to Mexico and thought everyone should conform to how THEY think things should be done -- It is safer where I live, than the US -- I have MORE freedom in Mexico, than I do in the US -- (I have three properties in Mexico and have NEVER had a problem with any of them -the police where I am are not corrupt and actually HELP -- I am so sorry that you didn't have the experience you wanted, but, with all due respect, you, nor your expectations were prepared for life in Mexico :)
NIGHTMARE IN MEXICO: We attempted to hire construction workers to do some repairs around the in-laws' house in a relatively safer city. When I asked the "maistro" in charge, he said it would be a two day job. It literally took close to a month to complete. I had been warned about this. This situation broke me. Yes, people are friendly, but when it comes to how time is managed, it is a whole different way of doing things. Be warned!
Bad things happen everywhere. I was born and raised in Yucatán. I have never been assaulted, robbed, scammed, threaten or anything. I have never seen a gun not owned by the police in my 37 years. I have a sister who married with and American and moved to Houston. The first time a man broke into the apartments and was walking in the halls with a gun and she was alone watching through the little cristal hole in the door. She called me crying in that moment. Then she moved to a better area (a really nice one) and a month later she was at CVS in the line to pay and a guy assault the cashier next to her. She left the US. I studied at ASU in 2015 with another 100 mexican teachers. Some of them were assaulted and I remember there was like a curfew because there was a serial killer around Phoenix and they recommended us not to use the train after 7 pm. And last I heard a shooting 3 blocks from the house I was staying in Roy, Utah. Sadly bad luck and bad people are everywhere. :( By the way the worst educational and hospital coverage in all México are in Quintana Roo. It is a really new state (1974) and it's boom was in tourism, so the State is a little behind in social services compared to Yucatán (1823) or Campeche (1863).
@@mikereilly174 don't...rent is so cheap and if something breaks...call the landlady....if the whole place goes crazy with 2 cartels fighting....pack a bag.. Note: as a good gringo your landlady and her extended family provides protection and will intervene in any disputes.. If you buy the place....they have no reason to protect you
@C B I agree, I am Mexican and have cousins who live on Mexico City, but please don't try to turn it around and distract us from the cold, ugly truth with your own assumptions or experiences in another country. Crime varies everywhere. Norway and Japan are more safe than Mexico.
I served in the US Border Patrol 33 years and I can say without doubt that IMHO, especially with cartel activities, that it is absolutely unsafe in Mexico!
I'm in American citizen I lived in Mexico City as well as montclava Monterrey and Guatemala I speak perfect Spanish and I love Mexico and I love the Hispanic people. I'm never worked so hard and learned about honor and respect and what it means to be a real Ranchero. Mucho gracias mama y papa for Todo amor. TU es me cortazone y mi vida. Long love live Prosperous Mexico!!!!, South America!,
Wayne vandermeer Yes, rent forever or until there is solid information you can trust. Besides, if family live in the U.S, why buy as it could be a nuisance for them to sell property you may leave to them as an inheritance.
we absolutely love living in Mexico - the best decision we have ever made but: 1) Rent first - maximizes your flexibility on location or even going back. I will never buy\, let the landlord worry about lining up the repair people. 2) My mother always said "Anywhere in life that you go, you have to bring yourself along." before moving anywhere, including Mexico, make sure that what has you dissatisfied isn't within you, or you will be just as unhappy in Mexico as you were back home. 3) Don't go to places in Mexico that you'd have had the common sense not to go back home and you won't get into these horror stories we her about. don't meet someone you just met in a dark parking structure at 2 AM to buy some drugs, DUH! Same with bird watching way out in the countryside where cartels may be growing. 4) Learn Spanish, if not for communication, do it our of respect of the people in the country you are a guest in. Mexicans are phenomenal people and deserve our respect!!
I started traveling again once my youngest moved out. I met my current wife in Thailand and love Southeast Asia. Cost of living is very cheap, i have an excellent retirement and the wife loves traveling with me. The crime in Thailand is nothing compared to what i see in the states so i can't wait to get back to Thailand. I carry a gun whenever i leave the house in the states but feel no need in Thailand even if i could carry there legally. I am so fed up with the politics in the states and the fact the American people no longer are willing to fight for themselves, so why should i fight for them. I do agree if you are going to live in another country learning the language should be a must.
I'm mexican and live in Mexico City. My tips for living well and calmy in México 🇲🇽 are: 1- Don't drink with strangers in bars and cantinas 2- Don't buy or use drugs 3- Always be respectful with all kind of people specially with your neighbors 4- Don't drive on the roads after 6PM. Just drive with sun light and always on toll roads. Into your city don't drive after 10PM 5- Don't live in certain cities with a bad reputation (are few towns but make much noise in the TV news). In the vast majority of cities you will not have problems. 6- To make mexican friends, be carefull at first, but if your new friend is a good person you'll have a friend forever 7- Don't use for everything HOLA AMIGO, we don't use it and it sounds a bit offensive. 8- try to speak Spanish even a little bit and people always will help you. 9- If you a buy a property in México do it through a trust, I'm not sure but you can't buy in front of the beach If you do what I said you will have a full Life
Another advice donate your heart to the GODS . another advice is stay way from the police .another advice get an ugly girl .another advice is drive a beat up car .another advice is wear worn torn clothing .If you are two men don't go into the woods to do the birds and the bees .
I am also following CZcamsrs from the Philippines. A few years ago, some bird watchers went to an island area they were warned not to go to because of terrorist activity. They went any way, to see a rare exotic bird. They disappeared and have never been heard from, or about, again. When the American Embassy warns you, "Don't go to area X." Be smart and DON'T go to area X!
I got chased by two guys with guns on a truck in Durango CO. Because I accidentally made a wrong turn and it was apparently their property. They damaged my car, made me stop with loaded guns, detained me at gunpoint, called the cops on me, and said that I was a terrorist (yes, I'm Mexican and brown). America is definitely NOT for me.
Health care in Mexico is a 1000 times better than in the U.S. There is a reason why people from the U.S. come to Mexico for health services. Especially if they live close to the border. Moreover, Mexico has a universal hybrid health care system whereas in the U.S. it is completely privatized and ridiculously expensive and abusive. I completely disagree that Mexico has “inadequate health care.”
Great overview, guys! Learning Spanish is huge... I can't believe how many people move to Mexico and don't learn it after years of living there. ¡Un saludo! -Jim
A story from 1976: A Mexican woman who lived in the apartment house where I was temporarily residing told me that she and her husband "moved" from Mexico to the U.S. to make good money. Their dream was to buy a lot in Tijuana and build a house there. They saved their low wages in the U S. and bought the lot. Every Christmas for seven years they went on vacation and traveled down to T. to look at their lot, dream about it, and plan the house that they would build. One year they went down there and --- there was a house on the land! They went up and knocked on the door and asked why there was a house there. The guy said, "I own this land". They pulled out their deed and said, "No, this is ours". The guy pulled out his deed and said, "No, it's mine, see?" They went to the T. government and were told, "No, your deed is a forgery, this guy owns the land, you don't". So much for their dream. They lost their life savings on that phony deal.
I'm not an expert but I was told that Americans cannot legally own any land or housing in Mexico. But that they will let you buy it with the intention of stealing it back after you build it up. Like stock interest... It used to be ILLEGAL for Americans to own land there. (Unless this has changed? I don't think it has.) So this seems like a huge problem with even trusting to go down there. They want you to invest your money, and then come back and get the 'free stuff' at your expense.
I’m a female here alone in Cabo. I mind my own business, l don’t look anyone in the eye. I ignore hawkers , I just MOVE ALONG, and am hypersensitive about my surroundings. I also carry protection, not a firearm. I do not go out and drive at night. I take taxis or Ubers at night. And unless I am with at least two other people, there’s no way in hell I’m roaming the tourist area. I also do not drink alcohol outside of my residence. Lock and double lock doors…….pretty much what I was doing in Houston, Texas
I’ve traveled to Mexico multiple times and never had a problem even though I don’t speak Spanish...people are great,food awesome,culture amazing,visually beautiful ,and just a more pleasant way of living,less stress...I’m interested in living there because I’m sick of California and the politics.BUT where to go in Mexico is the question.
Hello James Mack , I would like to meet a Mexican girl that would like to come to America.....how can I do it ? Where to go in Mexico ? Do they need a Visa to travel to the USA ? Can I drive to Mexico ? Please rely....thanks....John Steelman from America.
@@jamesmack3314 and this kind of comment is why you gringos are not as well liked as you think. Please dont even consider moving to Mexico, too much hassle for us in exchange for your food stamps or lowly retirement money.
@@37Raffaella Not really. The murder rate in Mexico is actually 5x higher than the US.. That said, it is almost all limited to certain areas that tourists never visit, just like in the US.
I worked with a man that was born and raised in Mexico, then lived in the U.S. for 30 years. He went back to his hometown to retire. He returned to the U.S. after a few months. He said Mexico was great except it's full of Mexicans.
As a Mexican citizen I underestimated how many barriers Americans can go through with the legality of things. It would be much easier for me, a Mexican citizen to buy land than my sister, a US citizen.
I think many Americans moving to a developing country have unrealistic expectations as to what everyday life will be, particularly if they had a great vacation in that place and believe that their lifestyle will be "permanent vacation" mode. Sooner or later their expectations will not meet the reality and they will become disillusioned and return to their country. This is particularly so if the people have not learned the local language or established relationships outside of the ex-pat community. Good video honestly showing these challenges.
That´s due to ignorance. Before you buy a property you need to check the public registry to know if the person selling you the property is the actual owner. Then you need to make sure your title is registered in the same registry. 20 yrs "owning" a property and not having this check is pure ignorance
Letsmakethishappen Expats usually have money and move to another country for leisure. The difference with immigrants is that they move out of necessity.
I was planning to buy property in Ensenada, Mexico, as a summer home and retirement but I was soo disappointed just recently that I visit its too expensive now and the crime has spiked up so bad, I witness 2 murders this past vacation and was so scared for our children safety we literally left 2 days before our trip was over! Not planning to go back for a very very long time or never again!
Thanks for making this video. I was also born & raised in Phoenix. My fiance and I lived in Barcelona while I was working on my Masters degree and we now want to live inTijuana to save some money. HIs family is very concerned about our wellbeing. I've been to TJ dozens of times and you're so right, murders happen everywhere. Thanks for making this video!
Hey guys!! I'm so glad to watch your channel.... I feel like it's real...I like the videos that are like "why would you leave" ect... I think that appeased my fears because things were acknowledged and actually seem reasonable lol
Very true and this is true for any country that an American moves to. Facts are that if you are not indigenous, the host country can come in at any time and take your home, even in Canada. I remember learning this when I was in Iraq in 2006, and a lot of folks were talking about buying property in Costa Rica. Sounds great right? It is until the host country comes in and takes your property.
@@veltonmeade1057 This is not true. Check the laws of the country of interest. France has strong property rights for all property owners. Some countries, like Romania, restrict the sale of ag land to Romanians only. Always check the laws BEFORE contacting a land agent.
@@manlybaker3098 Funny that you mentioned France. That is where my ex is from but I never owned any land or a house. However, I have friends in Paris and Lizy-sur-Ourcq and I have thought about buying property there. Thanks for the input.
Si se informan bien sabrán que la primera razón tiene leyes que no permiten que los extranjeros compren terrenos en playas o a cierta distancia del mar (tengo entendido que esto fue para proteger el país de grandes hoteleras extranjeras y gente que quisiera privatizar las playas). En si , el extranjero se podría decir que está rentando el terreno al gobierno cuando se le da el permiso de construcción, ahora bien , desconozco si las leyes cambien para ellos si se nacionalizan (que bueno, la mayoría no lo hacen ) .
Correcto!! No simplemente Extranjeros no pueden Coprar or inherer los terranos que si no tienen familias de origin de Mexico no pueden comprar terrenos. Como yo que naci aqui en estados unidos E soy Mexicano Americano si puedo pero tengo que tener los documentos de mi mama que nacio en Jalisco e de mi suegra de mi Esposa para obtener los Dos Paizes e acer los Dual Citizens. I am going to do that so that I can start buying our properties back. Its for that or whom it rightfully belongs too!! Its justified its GOD given and its ours.
@@sbfhawk4343 Everyone seems to fight over land. Just lease the land from someone who is dependable and sell off your interest halfway through. Then lease again. If your skill is in construction or hospitality, why fight the locals? I own my land here in the USA. I can dig, build, ride ATVs do whatever I want, but the property taxes are so high I will be forced to move when I retire. So did I ever really own anything I can pass on to my children?
@@Greg-yu4ij Not for us GREG we are GODS chosen we are buying back all it and to a degree GOD is given us the righteous all of the EARTH!! does not stop at Mexico
@@sbfhawk4343 La razon es no queremos que pase Otro Texas y luego los entrangeros se apropien y independizan ,japon casi compro las californias a mexico no hace mucho pero no lograron arrebatarlo
Anywhere in the Americas from Colombia to Mexico Americans will be respected and treated with special care, because all those countries depend highly on tourism and their governments do not allow it. Asian and Middle East countries including Africa is another story where Americans are usually targeted.
We actually forgot one big reason why expats leave Mexico-they break up with their significant other. Seems to be happening a lot in the past few months, but don't worry...our relationship is 4.5 years strong! 💪😅
Im 83 and do it all the time But C19 has put the Kibosh on it. I feel a virtial prsoner .. Even though Ive been double vacinnated. getting testwd everytime l fly is tefious and costly. as is having to stay in an hotel foer 5=10=14 days. Cause you cant stay in AirB or Craigslist. So its expensive
Hi guys! you should make a video about "why people leave the United States" and talk about the ugly side of the U.S. and the whole culture of mass killing in schools and public places ... that's scarier than living in Mexico.
Been here in Baja for over 25 years. I haven't been back to the states in over 25 years. I learned the language and I love the place. I do get tired of being an interpreter for every American I know. Most have no intention to learn Spanish. Shame.
I am Mexican. In the United States, I have been robbed at gunpoint, spat on, thrown alcohol bottles at, I've been way too close to several shootings, people fighting with knifes, people doing really nasty stuff that I'd rather not write, a person almost ran over me cause he was doing drugs while driving, women have randomly attacked me in the train, at classical music venues, I have been burped at, baseball players have threatened me with bats, and police has harassed me. None of this happened in the 17 years I have lived in Mexico, even though I had a waaaay more interactive, street-active social life there, and even though during at least five years I lived in the most dangerous neighborhood of Toluca city. I don't know any new advice, but my story should be taken as proof that, bad things will happen to you no matter which country you are at, and unfortunately you will probably not be able to avoid them no matter what. But there's a big chance as well that for most of your life, you'll be just fine.
My husband and I are visiting Ajijic next month. We are planning to live in 3 different countries (US, Mexico, Italy) throughout the year. I get bored living in one place for too long.
Hey I’m 71. I’ve traveled most of my life for work and loved it. I enjoyed experiencing the different cultures. All of which have things I love and hated . I’ve been married to two different ladies from different countries and that a big adjustment too. Any I’ve learned that I’m not able to change the places I’ve been and they care little about what I think. So now I don’t fantasize about living anywhere outside of my country but do enjoy extended visits. I stopped expecting fair treatment and I’m quick to the point when dealing with those wanting my business.
Just remember “Wherever you go, there you are” oh and btw great video especially the advice about putting $$$ away for a rainy day 🤦🏻♂️ or in my case a ruptured achilles tenon, and actually much worse . Also I have much difficulty learning foreign language no matter how hard I try nonetheless I spent over five of the most adventurous years of my life in Mexico… and saw more of it than most citizens do in their entire life times . There is a lot to be desired wherever you are but it helps a lot in latin countries if you play guitar 🎸🥳 🇲🇽. One last thing if you do decide to live in Mexico… bring a Plumber an Electrician, several different ways to pay for stuff, a lot of toilet paper, and mosquito spray, and good freakin luck 🤣👊🏽😎 !!!
As a young man, my wife and I had ideas about retiring to her place on top of a mountain with access to a cobblestone street. As I get older and realize my body will not be twentysomething when I intend to retire, the idea of living on top of a mountain with age-related mobility issues becomes increasingly more terrifying.
I've just watched the first minute and a half of this video. It's a terrible thing that this happens to foreigners in Mexico. This same problem has to be faced by Mexicans. I know Mexicans who have experienced the very same thing.The reason why this happens is the degree of corruption we're still experiencing here in Mexico. If the judicial system worked as it should, people would be able to trust the law and the system. The system is rotten and that's why it's not unsusual that (unless your'e a prominent politician or a very rich person) people can never be sure that they will keep their property. P.S. One more thing: the system is so surealistic and corrupt here in Mexico that it is not just the judicial system. In the first stroy you shared, this American mentions the police. That means that besides the judges, the city's authorities and the police department are willing to sell their "services" or "do a favor" to anybody who happens to be powerful enough to "convince" them to bend the rules. It's so sad to read comments here from people who are probably Mexicans who seem unwilling to admit that we have such a serious problem in Mexico, and they even say that Americas had better adjust to our (very, very) corrupt system. That is one of the main reasons Mexico is such a corrupt country: ordinary people are so used to living in a corrupt system that they are unable to see the real problem.
Bullsh1t! Learn the laws and do your homework and get proper legal advice before buying. Ya, Mexico has corruption but buyer beware. I know many expats and friends who own with no problem! We have just purchased a home...no problem! Don't blame Mexico..blame yourself for not doing your homework. I am Canadian..researched and listened to trusted friends who have owned for years
@@jimrandall2674 I also know several foreigners who have had no problmes with property in Mexico. And I know hundreds of Mexicans who have never experienced this problem either. But the turth is that, once in a while, especially in remote areas, for example in a State like Oaxaca, where even Mexicans who "do their homework" and buy property legally, have to experience this kind of problem. If you believe getting legal advice is enough, you do not know Mexico as well as you think.
I now live in El Paso Texas. When I walk over to Juarez Mexico, I address everyone in Spanish, the language on the money I use there. It is not so difficult to learn how to ask for lunch , etc. The flip side of this, I expect people in the USA to address me in English ( most do, even in El Paso). I don't try to help non English speakers who won't try in my language. It's the language on our money, etc. Don't be so arrogant to move to a place and expect everyone to cater to you. Concerning the problems buying or renting property in Mexico: Yes. there can be terrible stories just as there are terrible experiences in the USA. I recently moved out of a rental ( here in the USA) - I always paid on time, always abided by the terms of the lease, never complained yet I still had trouble getting my security deposit back from the crooked owner. This happens so often that many tenants just don't pay the last month and risk having that reported on their credit. You are right that violent crime also happens everywhere although begging is perhaps more acceptable in Mexico than the USA. Many restaurants in Mexico consider it almost normal for beggars and vendors to bother people eating at the tables. Most restaurants in the USA would throw them out.
Spent weeks in Mexico. It's a warm friendly country. I loved it. But I forgot about the noise. Roosters everywhere! Also, very loud music with tubas. Yes. Tubas. Anyways... common sense and intuition helps. If you like someone and they like you, ask them "Hey, I wanna go bird-watching in those mountains up there, what do you think?" and they say "NOPE!" you should really listen.
Yes locals always know about how safe something is...we knew gringo newcomers...one guy had been ATF in the USA and thought he was invincable. He asked was it safe to climb the volcano regularly....was told no by us and others...took a male friend and they were shot at fleeing robbers..didnt get hit though, so lucky...so no, not invincable.
(I'm Mexican born and raised) Moving to rural areas in Mexico if you're not used to the culture and the people is a terrible idea if you're a foreigner. If you want to move to Mexico as a foreigner, go to populated cities. Rural areas can be unforgiving to foreigners, not just because it's kind of lawless in some places where the Federales (Mexican Military) aren't around and one of the obvious reasons; the history of U.S with Mexico is not a good one and some people have never forgotten. If you are a foreigner who wants to purchase land, you need go to the Land Authorities of the Mexican government to buy land, this is the most legal and safe way to purchase land. Don't buy directly from a person. Especially if you want to buy land is coastal/tourist areas, there's some coastal areas where foreigners aren't allowed to buy land, do your research before purchasing land in another country. It's a whole nother country, educate yourself before moving.
Easy, all LEGAL Mexicans in the USA should also ALWAYS remember they are a GUEST. Btw, What are illegal Americans in Mexico called? Are they still guests? Do they get free health care education and are able to voteAnd own property? Just curious, how many illegal Americans are in Mexico,And are there any consequences for them or does the Mexican government just shrug their shoulders and give them free benefits encourage them to vote?
@@7x779 There's a lot of illegal central americans in mexico, and they get deported. I know a girl who's mom came from El Salvador illegally. The irony is, El Salvador deports their illegals, yet she would be rife with anger at the notion of her mother being deported, but it would happen to mine if the roles were reversed.
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Boy, the politician reason was cut short ! You guys did it or did the YouToob oligarchs edit it?
Hmm.. I've been saying for years if USA goes full far-right authoritarian fascist I'm bailing out to Mexico. I'm so glad I found this channel and I will definitely be using the binge-watch everything option!!
@@dorksighted as if the USA already hasn't gone far left Socialist !! Gimme a break !!
It would be Americans to complain about language barrier than…you know… learning the language. Okay Hannah and chad
@@dorksighted good. Leave.
This could be wrapped up in one sentence: People move back home because they don't completely do their homework, aren't honest with themselves, and expect a new place to be like home.
I spent my entire life traveling Mexico and Central America on vacations from the age of 6 to my retirement at 50. Much of that time I was a professor on holiday where it was inexpensive...I was saving to retire on my own without a pension by 50 so my husband and I could go sailing the Caribbean. I always asked myself could I live here, CDMX many times, Queretaro, Guanajuato, Oaxaca, Puebla, Morelia, Taxco, Acapulco three times 1980s, San Miguel Allende, Dolores Hidalgo, Merida, Isla Mujeres ten times or more, same wiith Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Rosarita.....San Jose, Costa Rica the Pacific coast; the Bay Islands of Honduras, Belize...Placencia, Ambergis Caye, Caye Caulker, Panama, the Pacific coast of El Salvador, most of Guatemala including both coasts and highlands. We lived 6 mos in Antigua , Guatemala in a colonial home with a local well known family....we fell in love with the place and people in 1999 and were accepted like family. It was like falling into an Isabal Allende novel...into the 1800s with coffee fince owners having in town houses and an elegant social life of coffee in the am visits to neighbors, large multilingual luncheons, excursions to Pacific beachhouses, parties, public festivals in the town square...what was there NOT to fall in love with. So we made it our retirement home with our own home and tropical gardens. Still after all that, it took about 5yrs to understand how utilities , businesses, banks, and everything in the society worked. We were already accepted socially, which made things SO much easier . Many new expats though did not have our social connections and gave up at some point those first five years here. No matter HOW much research you do, there are adjustments to make.
And it would be MUCH harder adjusting to the American fast pace of life, the impersonality, the coldness of so many people so many places in the USA...it would be like adjusting to the moon...a social desert where one just didnt fit in or understand anything at all! Frankly I would bet many LONG to return home as soon as possible. I know I am never leaving!
@@latinaalma1947 The truth is that most Americans love America and would never leave. However, America is in decline due to social and economic unrest. Unemployment, homelessness, drug addiction, crime, and an economy geared toward elite, very well educated people, where average people struggle to find well paying jobs and affordable housing. The American Dream has been sold out for average people. The rich get richer; the poor get poorer; the middle class struggles. Yet life for most is not so bad. In America, you still have property rights to the property your paid for. Everything is convenient. People can still own and drive cars. America is big and beautiful. So people stay there.
@@ganymeade5151 The sad thing is most never cindisder any place else....if our forefathers had been like most Americans today they would never have left their country of origin. I am glad I was born an American andnhad tye childhood and career I had but I am certainly even happier I chose this country for retirement.
Exactly
And can be shortened even more to, people have inflated egos.
yeah, if you're planning to live in a non English speaking country you SHOULD learn the language - that's a no brainer
If only people would follow this rule when they come to the USA :)
Same goes for immigrants to the US. How can they comprehend US culture, what goes on at their kids' schools, participate in society and give back to their host country?
Tell the Mexicans that who live in the USA.
@@lindaj7496 oh there's no need all ATM's have Spanish in USA is it same in Latin America
@@MGreen-vz6yb I don't speak Spanish. :) Wonder if these non-English speakers pay taxes on their income from house cleaning, landscaping, painting, handyman work?
As a Mexican I would say that I really enjoy watching videos like this, and a piece of advice for you guys, you have to learn Mexican Spanish, your life would be much easier for sure. 🎉
I grew up in Phoenix and can tell you first hand experience i've witnessed more criminal activity in Phoenix than Guadalajara. I've been in Guadalajara for 12 years, crime happens and sometimes there's cartels that show up in the news but its most like you mentioned targeting someone. They don't go into a mall, a store, in the street and randomly start shooting at civilians which is what happens a lot in the U.S. Yes the cartels exist, their business is ugly but as long as you 1. are not dealing drugs, 2. Trying to do business in an area controlled by cartels. You are good. Unfortunately our country's politics are super crappy right now but definitely i feel more safe here than i ever was in Phoenix lol. I witness a murder and was interviewed by a cop on what we saw one time around Mcdowell rd. lol
#3 reason sounds so stupid. When you move to a country you are expected to adjust yourself to those conditions, not the other way around
Lol you’re saying something that has sparked a massive debate in these comments already. Apparently it’s unreasonable to expect this of immigrants... you can’t even become a citizen where I’m from unless you know the language (not that I think that should be necessary to be a citizen, but still.) Only in America will you have people defend people that don’t even try to learn the language “but there’s no official language” 🤣 that’s why they speak Russian in Congress right??
@@tiko4621 lol
I think it depends on circumstances. I don't know percentages, but the immigrants to the US that are fleeing their countries due to violence tend to be poor and have a low education, so it will be harder for them to adapt and learn the language. Whereas if you go through some US visa processes (I don't know if all), English proficiency tests are required.
So, I think if you've had an education and have made the decision and have the finances to move to another country due to preferences, and not because you're fleeing hard circumstances, you should definitely make more of an attempt to learn the country's language, and this shouldn't necessarily equate to not being able to speak your native language in public as well.
Personally, expats will never get the real Mexico experience because they always have the option to leave. Mexico can be wonderful, but it is not an easy country to live in.
Hmmm not in the USA...no need to adjust to us or learn the language because that’s RACiST 🤦🏼♀️
@@mcawesomest1 Only in America can people complain about the high standards of immigrating to America and how unreasonable they are.. Its always the people from inside USA or people who have no plan to ever move here and their own countries have stricter rules than USA does.
Beach front isn't legally supposed to be bought by foreigners. It is in the law.
Some get too entitled with their money and fantasy of doing whatever they want 🤦♀️
@@minnie.-.l this is why these type of channels disgust me. they are perversive with the people there cause they think they got the money they can do whatever they want. also disgusting how the comments are racist since mexico has certain regulations against expats and trying to equate it to an immigration issue.
There are loop holes in the law
@@minnie.-.l very true..
@@cornercreek7388 Yea the state will allow it but once the federals find out they will not think twice in taking it.
I'm born and raised in Oregon. I lived in Michoacan Mexico for a year over the couse of 2 years. I read, write and speak Spanish. I had never been outside of Oregon except for a weekend in Los Angeles and accidentally crossing into Washington from Portland. I was 28 when I moved to Mexico with my husband who is from Michoacan. People assume it's cheaper to live in Mexico, which is true if you have an American income. If you don't have a steady stream of income then you will be in for a surprise. My husband literally would be charged more at restaurants if they saw me, an American. If we drove a nice car we also got charged more.i came back for good to Oregon in 2009. It was a huge culture shock. I couldn't imagine if I didn't speak the language. My husband would tell me if I was ever to be kidnapped to fight as much as possible because I probably wouldn't survive. Our neighbors had their nephew kidnapped and held for ransom. He was released after the family paid $10,000. Sadly he dies in a car accident a few months later. Just be aware of your surroundings and have a safety plan
I found a small community in Michoacan. I bought a house. This town has no beaches, no big hotels and no tourists. I am so happy there and have many friends. I speak Spanish but still have a lot learn. A teenage girl, daughter of my best friend, corrects my Spanish. It's so important to harmonize oneself with the town ambiance. Living in Mexico demands one's commitment to harmonize oneself with local people and learn their customs. Just finding a low cost place near a beach is not enough.
I know this comment was from a year ago, but are you still enjoying where you are? Are there any beaches nearby? Have you found issues with quality of healthcare? Thanks!
@@everydaykiva6377 She passed away about 2 months ago.
@@ksagstertohi6156 Oh God!!! , How do you know??
@@banminatozaki2006 Whar do you mean? Everybody knew as soon as it happened. She was murdered at a small taco stand for complaining about not getting enough hot sauce. It was quite sad, actually. I adopted her dog who, incidentally, LOVES hot sauce on its kibble.
@@ksagstertohi6156 are you a professional troll or do you troll casually?
I love how Americans expect everyone to speak to them in English but won’t even try to learn the language of a foreign country they’re living in 🤣🤣🤣
I had a neighbor growing up that refused to learn English, she was Italian. People from all over do this, not just Americans. Plus, many times it is easier for English speaking people to not adapt since many people speak English. Not excusing the behavior, just saying it is not unique to Americans.
@@reelrocknrolla4251 so you are gonna be disappointed
Yeah you have sooo much proof. US hater clearly 😷
i see the complete opposite, i dont know which americans you deal with but many i know before visiting latin america do the complete opposite.
@@mikew.2016 Agree, I have met too many people living in the USA and they don't want to learn how to speak English, even if they have been living there for more than a decade.
I left cause I didn’t feel that safe in Quintana Roo. And too much scamming and playing with my money. It was a daily occurrence. And it got old really quickly. It felt like a breath of fresh air when I moved to Costa Rica and Colombia and the people were so nice, little to no gringo price, and systemic stealing.
I experienced the same thing. Glad to hear Costa Rica is not like that. We’re leaving Mexico due to this and cannot trust this system if we bought a place.
That all sounds about right. 😂😂😂
The whole ripping people off too. 😂😂😂
In Mexico you got to at time get in a mtf face and knock his ass out for doing BS.
Yes that part of the culture too. Seen uncles, aunt, cousins, F up other people trying to take them for a fool.
@@simmiah Yea I left the US and traveled latin America full time for the past 2 years and i already lived in othe latin countries prior. I would say the bullying of foreigners in Mexico ( especially in the Yucatán) is second to no place that I have been . And it has only gotten way worse after the pandemic . Make no mistakes about in, they do NOT like us. And they with take and take and take and take and take and take by any means necessary. And they don't care if we ☠️ in the process of them taking . It's not their problem , they're quite cold hearted when it come to foreigners , it's actually quite disgusting. And their are so many layers to it that you wouldn't believe .
Soy mexicano y estoy viviendo en California y es difícil adaptarse, ya que estoy acostumbrado al ruido y a las fiestas y aquí no hay nada de eso, soy de un lugar turístico llamado Xicotepec, Puebla.
One thing I learned about mañana in Mexico...it doesn’t mean “tomorrow”, it just means “not today”.
It also means morning. ⛅
Jim H, 100% correct. I used to work construction in Mexico (One and Only Palmilla in Cabo). "Manana" means "Oh, we're not doing that today".
In Spain it's the same ...
So true! Haha
Like inshallah in the middle east - Maybe, perhaps - its a long shot. Bukrah - tomorrow is like manana. Its a different mind set.
Mexico is a huge country. We would never compare the crime in Detroit to the crime in a tiny town in Utah. It's astonishing how people peg an entire country as one way.
I suggest you live there for a while and see how you feel then. IT'S A 3RD WORLD COUNTRY!
@@michaelh2034 Right. That's why millions visit every year and thousands of expats choose to live there. 🙄Gtfo
@@michaelh2034 you americans still believe that 3rd world country bullshit??? wow.
@「Obese Giorno」 shut up some parts of mexico are 2 world country the rest its the 3 world
@@michaelh2034 you are right
Number two is sooooo weird, you cannot expect everyone to speak English, Spanish is a beautiful language and of course if you’re planning to live in Mexico, speaking it is a must, love you took lessons 💕
No exaggerations here.I spent one month in Mexico back in the 1990's.There was an earthquake while we were in Acapulco.A drunk Panamanian tourist rearended us and then pulled a gun.We pulled over for a rest stop on the PanAm highway and a worker came out of the field and wielded a cane knife at us.We didn't drink the water,yet we got Montezuma's revenge and were sick for 2 weeks.Never again.🙄
I heard this back in college: Never buy land in Mexico. Unless you are citizen, you will never be recognized as legal owner.
Tigro Tom: Very true. Like anything in life, do your research, especially when it comes to land ownership, in a foreign country. Thailand is the same, from what I understand from my friends.
Unfortunately, by law, you can no longer purchase land in Mexico if you are a US citizen.
@@campbellpaul what?
@@mrvn000 I believe it was President Calderon who announced it many years ago, but I can't find anything on Wikipedia about it. I think it may have been in retaliation for the US not passing an international border treatise with Mexico, but that is my own speculation. Wikipedia says that anyone can purchase land in Mexico if they go through the right people, and I have personally known of land given for free to a US citizen by a Mexican, so as far as the laws really are their, I am perplexed. If you read through the comment section here, you will find many people saying similar things, so I know it isn't just me who has heard this before.
I was born in Uruguay. This is soo idiotic. The goberment of México wants this country undeveloped forever?
Your video is a must see for someone considering the move to Mexico.
Thanks Cal!
I lived and worked in Indonesia for 3 years.
Of course I learned the language, it made my time there much easier and more enjoyable.
I can't understand people who move to a country but refuse to learn the language - why are you there?
Me encantó que promovieran el idioma español, ya que siempre somos nosotros los que tenemos que hacer el esfuerzo estando en nuestro país
I can't believe people expect to move to a foreign country and just speak English. Like, it's Mexico, of course they're going to speak Spanish lol
I am the other way arround, i just moved 3 years ago to Phoenix Az after living my whole life in Mexico and i am strugling because life goes so fast here in the US and everything i so faaaaaaar away and public transportation is just hard to catch and you really need a car to survive here but i am trying my best to adapt and work really hard
Same here. Been 2 years in Seattle and I miss a lot CDMX
Been here permanently 10 years and still not adjusted
Come to spain, cars are next to useless if you live in a city.
@@rotemplatino91 Are u from Mexico?
Jessica, learn how to spell
Sometimes gringos come with too many expectations. They get a lot of information from Hollywood movies and they don't realize living as a tourist is not the same as living as working class. Which is hard for everyone. My advice is that you have to reinvent yourself and accept the thing you cannot change.
Protections when buying real estate in Mexico. What are they?
Yes. Don't show up expecting to change the people of Mexico. Adapt to the locality you're living in.
@@Rhaspun - my question wasn't about changing people. It's a question re: what are your rights and protections... that exist and can be used buying real estate in Mexico... especially if there's a dispute. Is your answer: none?
Bravo! Attitude is the major problem for Americans living abroad!!
@@TheAlixtxe - everything is cool if you don't get into a bad real estate deal... so buyer beware. True anywhere but some places have recourse avenues or adequate dispute resolution. Due process, etc.
One of the reasons why my family came to the US during the 1910 Revolution. My Grandparents business was confiscated by the Mexican Revolutionary Government of 1910. To this day Property Rights in Mexico are always questionable. People in the US forget that The Mexican Revolutionary Government of 1910 has never been settled, and would be equal to present day Venezuela and Cuba. I am Mexican American and never think of retiring in Mexico...learning that from my Grandparents and Parents.
Thank you very much for sharing this. I hope it helps people make this important decision. Sometimes we just have unrealistic expectations about a new place. You covered this well. I have lived in several countries, and enjoy the process of getting familiar with each over the last 16 years.
Anyone moving to Mexico should not expect it to be like their home country. They need to be flexible and willing to adjust. Comforts that they are used to are available, it just costs you. It also draws attention to you, which is not a good thing.
Agree im Mexican and after i live in USA for 40 yeras. Takes time to get us againt im living here for about 3 yeras and i Miss USA but im Happy
My wife and I had both been to Mexico scores of times, and her mother was born and raised near where we now live in Mexico. Carla grew up bi-lingual in Montana and studied Spanish in high school and college. But, I don't want to rely on Carla to communicate for me here, so I study Spanish every day. As always, we love Mexico.
@@gerry9306 Never trying to make any point at all. Just agreeing with everything they posted about living in Mexico. Peace, brother.
@@gerry9306 Don't be a dick ...
Very true about the cost. There are neighborhoods, in reality, gated communities with guards, that look like any nice street in a U.S. suburb. But you need beaucoup bucks to live like that. There are even fabulous mansions with sprawling gardens and guest houses, complete with their own source of purified water for the taps and shower. If you've saved up a very nice nest egg, and have plenty of money in the bank to last for the rest of your life, then you can expect to live, more or less, the American dream in Mexico. But if you are living on Social Security or a humble pension, then you certainly can live here, and your money will stretch much further than in the U.S., but don't expect U.S. culture. One situation that seems to work well here is if one individual of a couple is working for a major international company, for example, an automobile company. They can usually afford to buy land and to build a beautiful house on the land, and live quite well.
You decided to live in another country expect to learn the language or you'll always be disadvantaged unless you move to the USA. The lady that lost her beachfront property in Mexico must have not been married to a Mexican citizen and perhaps conned not knowing the law. Beachfront ownership usually has to be a Mexican citizen.
Well as a foreigner you should really avoid buying any land 50 km from the beach and 100km from any border the Mexican constitution in fact prohibits and if the Mexican government finds out they will take it the state might not enforce it but the federals will.
This was really helpful. You’re a sweet couple and good for you for making a go of it in a foreign country.
I've lived in Mexico for 10 years...opted for a midsize city, Tepic, Nayarit. I heartily agree with the comments about learning spanish and understanding your budget. I have friends here however, who know very little spanish but manage to get by. They get very little from Social Security and they manage to stretch it enough to live a middle class life here...something they would not have in the US. Keep up the good work Tangerinies!
Yo my mom lives in las varas Nayarit nice place really cheap if you speak Spanish cant wait to go
How do they physically get the Social Security without being in the US?
I'm from tepic!
@@MuzzaHukka officially your checks are supposed to be routed through the American embassy, but thanks to direct deposit you can get your SS check deposited directly to your U.S. bank account. Then you use an ATM when you need pesos and/or use other options of transferring money. I’ve never encountered an ATM that didn’t have an English language option. Keep in mind different banks charge different fees and use different exchange rate spreads*. I try to use a particular bank that has a partnership with my U.S. bank. No fee and good exchange rate.
* The buy/sell spread. You buy pesos with dollars at slightly above the official rate, and you sell pesos slightly below.
Corruption is anywhere these sad but true days all day long first liars don't have a chance lol 😁😔😆😭.
Basically, the grass looks greener on the other side.
I've experienced this while away from Mexico. I vividly remember that one Biology lecture in Virginia Tech. I was so focused on that class, suddenly I noticed people freaking out and heard some gun shots being fired. I still remember this girl (Keisha - African-American {specifying for the American readers}) yelling "Oh my God! Oh My God! Those are gunshots!" Her panicking led to others panicking and it was nothing but chaos. This experience continues to haunt me to this day. Whenever I visit the US, I analyze my surroundings and mentally prepare myself in case of any shootings.
Let me put it this way: learning another lenguaje as an adulto is not easy, but English speakers have a huge advantage en orden to learn Spanish: ~ 80% of English words have latin roots. Many words are spell the same way or it's just a matter of changing one or two letras. Very often you can find y usar a Spanish word that's muy similar to its English equivalente and though it may not be the most used word en lenguaje casual, most listeners will understand it. With excepción of the letter "ñ" both alfabetos are the same. La "Ñ" has a sonido that's easy to learn and you'll do yourself un favor by doing so... mañana, niño, montaña (a U.S. state). Also, keep in mind that in Spanish you pronuncia every single letra with one excepción, "H". Good thing about it? Spanish is pronounce as it is written and los sonidos don't change (other than the énfasis with acentos such as "á, é, í, ó, ú)**. Spanish is a very forgiving language when it comes to mispronunciation, most of the time, the listener will catch the mispronounced word and understand what you meant. Focus in learning vocabulario común a situaciones, e.g. eating/food setting words and frases. Your goal is to learn common daily Spanish. Trow away "H", in Spanish it is muda, e.g. hotel (same spelling) es pronunciado "otel"; hola, "ola", etcetera. Don't be afraid of the maze of conjugaciones en Español, you will most likely never need to use many of them so just learn las formas regulares you're most likely to use. Sorry for el comentario tan largo! ** Don't be intimidado by the Spanish accents either, listeners will understand even with they omissions, e.g. si (if), sí (yes).
no offense but your english is too butchered, if you don't know some word in english just use a translator. A native english speaker is unable to understand completely your comment because some words are in spanish. You should be aware of that since you're writing in english for only-english speakers
Mi gusta you wrote el media de español y el media de english. Te cuidas
I lived in southern Italy for 2.5 years from age 11 to 14 (1979-82) during my father's 22-year USAF career. At first I thought it was awful because it wasn't the USA. This was pre-internet, pre-cell phone, pre-GPS. After a few months I learned to love it. It was truly the warmest, most wonderful time of my life. It is very true: you need to learn the language of the country where you are living. You need to merge into their culture. This does not mean abandon your native language or culture. It means merge into. So many different people from around the world would be much better off in the USA if they would take this advice.
Facts. I played pro basketball in Torino Italy. My Italian was bad, but I tried. This was back in the 1988. No gps, cell, expensive to make overseas call, but I loved the culture, the food and especially the people. Expect nothing fast in many other countries.
I agree with you 100% but if you were to say the same things about people moving to the united states that is viewed as rude.
@@disneyrn3075 I'm 60. Lived in other states especially the Midwest. Currently from and living in California. Everyone I know love Europeans moving here. They bring their culture and kindness. They didn't feel entitled like some Americans who visit overseas. Europeans had more appreciation for living here and had realistic expectations.
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you all should do research and do a video about getting blood in the area you live in and also donating procedures. nobody ever has done a video about that, which some people might not think about it, but in the private hospital and the regional hospitals where most mexicans get their care and americans that move there that end up with not enough money for care. people might not think its important, but the man waiting 3 weeks for people on facebook to donate for an emergency surgery, and one of my friends never did get any in the regional hospital in a whole months time except for my husband. Nobody wants to get up at 4am to donate blood there:( private is different but still hard to get people to donate, plus the restrictions to donate blood, i just smh
I love you guys...the light is so good, good camera job. Good advice...
why don't you guys appropriate mark this video as containing advertising?
Tangerine Travels my dad wants to learn English, you guys can do a tandem with him. He lives there
@@h1inc816 That's only used when you were paid to make a video. We rarely do sponsorships like that - we prefer affiliate marketing.
i grew up in the US and was deported to mexico a few years back, and what you said about living on 300$ a month is so true, quality of life is a big difference
Same thing happening in Phillipines. Heard story about expat signed legal documents, leased land & built a beach front restaurant & bar in tourist location, got it going & successful then owners stole all the food, building, furniture etc. Locked owner out & totally bankrupt.
As a lifetime bilingual learner, I have some advice to make the process better. Total immersion. That means, watch Spanish TV, Speak only Spanish in your house. Look up words you don't know and write them down and review them frequently until you own them and use them every day you can. Don't waste your time with lessons, you're only trying to outsource your responsibility. Try to imitate accents, and recognize the differences between countries. This will improve your skills tremendously (e.g. rio-platense Che vos veni pa ca) translation Argentine/Uruguay vocabulary hey you, come here. Watch Ford Quarterman, he's pretty good at it.
When people go down to Mexico, they need to go to the real Mexico. If they want to live somewhere go to the local supermarket and use Spanish. Learn not just the word for milk but skim and whole milk(Ever try to find skim milk in a French grocery store when you don't know the word for skim)? Don't.act like you are on vacation but do the boring mundane things like at home. Practice podcasts, read Spanish news online, change your social media setting to Spanish
I know Spanglish. Learned everything on the street from Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, Ticos, Panamanians. My Spanish is a mix of all that slang. I’m embarrassed at my lack of being fluent but I can have conversations with people that speak Spanish.
That's how I learned English pretty quickly.
I even took it even further. I started thinking in English. Literally translating every thought into english to the point that it became natural. It was lots of fun.
Yup! Make sure everything you consume is in the native language.
Exactly. I took couple of semesters in college. Language was required. Destinos is a pretty good program. A new world opens up to you when your bilingual.
It is worthwhile to note that after age 70, you will not be able to get a private insurance policy in Mexico. We have seen this sticking point prevent permanent residency for many, particularly Canadians. Additionally there are pre-existing condition clauses that typically have expirations of 1 year or two, depending on the condition. For many older people, this should be examined as priority one. Depending on age, your policy here will likely cost around $1000 USD per person per year (really) , and you may want to start such a policy a year or two prior to moving to México. Informative video. Your analysis is quite correct. Thanks
I enjoy your videos. Thank you for making them. I'm Mexican. Moved to the USA when I was 23. Been living here for over 20 years. Still feel homesick for Mexico. There are positives and negatives in both countries. I love both.
A college friend from Norway recently landed in San Diego, drove north and then east to the Palm Springs, then met me at a casino in Indio, California. He actually thought we were in Mexico. I told him, "we are."
Me alegra que existan videos como éste, porque podrían frenar un poco a tantos entusiastas extranjeros que llegan a México creyendo que su vida será casi gratuita y privilegiada, diferente a lo que es la vida de los propios ciudadanos mexicanos promedio. Bien hecho muchachos 👍🏻
No entiendo, hay razones tan estúpidas en ese video que también pueden DESMOTIVAR a todos aquellos extranjeros que quieren mudarse a México, muchos de ellos tienen buenos motivos y no sólo ven nuestro país como para decir "OH, mira! Aquí en México hay gente que vive casi sin nada de dinero, ¿Por qué será?"
Secundo la moción 👏
And on top of that people seem more anxious and impatient here in the US and do not think or seem to care for greeting others or conversations much very self cultured and fast pace
Privilegiada? Tener dinero por el que trabajaron legalmente y gastarlo en otro país es privilegio? Privilegio tienen tus paisanos criminales que van a 🇺🇸 de ilegales a robar violar y evadir impuestos y arruinar su país eso es privilegio Juan
@@violationoftheart shut up, really, ok?
Never go wandering around places you don't know, you're likely to walk up on something you shouldn't be seeing. It could be the last thing you ever see.
Indeed
Happens in the states as well.
And Belize
@Fork Larsen México in particular !
AKA Never travel haha
Love your positivity.
I moved to the US after 5 attempts to burglarize in my home while my husband was on work trips. Last attempt was at 4 am and I was home. After 8 years I still have PTSD.
My husband would love to go back, but I would never go back because as a woman I cannot leave alone (when he's not home)or walk on a street without being sexually harassed.
Another thing to remember, not my case, but don't expect Mexico to be cheap. It maybe in some ways cheaper but other will be more expensive. So if you think you can live a middle class lifestyle like they one in the US with your social security check, you're far from the truth.
Me too. I like how these two speak to us and to each other. Great video, very nicely done.
Wdym, mexico is dirt cheap.
I was born in mexico, lived in europe for 15 years and mexico is so cheap its funny.
We live on our SS very comfortably. Live like a local. We have zero debt. Home is paid for. Viva 🇲🇽 Mexico
I don't feel safe walking at night in the us. I think there are dangerous people everywhere in the world and women are never safe alone, even in their own homes.
Was you in a gated community?
Loved your video, loved your energy, loved your style. I'm Mexican and you got it exactly right. Kudoz and I wish all immigrants to our great Mexico were like you. Thank you!!
Thank you so much for this video. I'm 71 years old and want to give Mexico a try. I know the noise won't bother me because I can just take out my hearing aids. lol! I'm a native Californian. The cost of living here is outrageous. As far as crime goes, there's plenty to go around in the states. Here's a funny true story for you: Some friends, who live in an affluent community, woke up one morning, went downstairs and discovered that while they were sleeping, people came in and stole everything from downstairs. I mean every stick of furniture and everything else! It's true. I have been studying Spanish and will check out your program. Thanks again for all the great work you do.
Yeah, that's actually NOT funny! That's horrifying😬
@@cjcj6945 Yes, it really is. I don´t know how anyone could sleep that deep.
That is a crazy story! Who would have thought that was even possible. Do you know where you will try to move in Mexico?
@@antant42 I´m thinking Mazatlan or PV.
If you can, take a month or more to test each city (and you can enroll in Spanish classes during). Even better if you can take multiple months off and really explore and compare. Don’t stay in an expensive hotel the whole time while you’re investigating. Job one is finding a furnished monthly rental.
Also, try visiting at different times of the year. Good luck!
I worked in a travel clinic once. Bird watcher are crazy. They will go to the most dangerous places,, ignoring all warnings just so they might see a rare bird. Your bird watcher story is so true.
While I appreciate your perspective, I happen to disagree -- I've been living in Mexico now for 6 years - it is amazing. The food is clean, the people (in general) are hospitable and kind, the culture is amazing. If you want Mexico to be the United States -- it is not. It is the wild west out here. Property rights favor the tenants -- If you are going to move here - MOVE HERE -- If you buy property, ,and leave it, and squatters come in -you can lose it. Before you move to any foreign country, you should learn the laws and the language - The folks I see running back for the US and Canada are the ones that came to Mexico and thought everyone should conform to how THEY think things should be done -- It is safer where I live, than the US -- I have MORE freedom in Mexico, than I do in the US -- (I have three properties in Mexico and have NEVER had a problem with any of them -the police where I am are not corrupt and actually HELP -- I am so sorry that you didn't have the experience you wanted, but, with all due respect, you, nor your expectations were prepared for life in Mexico :)
I would like to move to Mexico, what is a good place to live. I am a single female.
@Janet S Okay, Miss Perfect. Maybe you are just extraordinarily lucky.
NIGHTMARE IN MEXICO: We attempted to hire construction workers to do some repairs around the in-laws' house in a relatively safer city. When I asked the "maistro" in charge, he said it would be a two day job. It literally took close to a month to complete. I had been warned about this. This situation broke me. Yes, people are friendly, but when it comes to how time is managed, it is a whole different way of doing things. Be warned!
Bad things happen everywhere. I was born and raised in Yucatán. I have never been assaulted, robbed, scammed, threaten or anything. I have never seen a gun not owned by the police in my 37 years.
I have a sister who married with and American and moved to Houston. The first time a man broke into the apartments and was walking in the halls with a gun and she was alone watching through the little cristal hole in the door. She called me crying in that moment. Then she moved to a better area (a really nice one) and a month later she was at CVS in the line to pay and a guy assault the cashier next to her. She left the US.
I studied at ASU in 2015 with another 100 mexican teachers. Some of them were assaulted and I remember there was like a curfew because there was a serial killer around Phoenix and they recommended us not to use the train after 7 pm. And last I heard a shooting 3 blocks from the house I was staying in Roy, Utah.
Sadly bad luck and bad people are everywhere. :(
By the way the worst educational and hospital coverage in all México are in Quintana Roo. It is a really new state (1974) and it's boom was in tourism, so the State is a little behind in social services compared to Yucatán (1823) or Campeche (1863).
Any advice for those concerned about property ownership there?
Jajaja para mi es al reves, yo vivo en Houston, cada vez que voy a Mexico algo pasa y la discriminacion en Mexico es perro
@@luisvilla799 alv entonces.
@@mikereilly174 don't...rent is so cheap and if something breaks...call the landlady....if the whole place goes crazy with 2 cartels fighting....pack a bag..
Note: as a good gringo your landlady and her extended family provides protection and will intervene in any disputes..
If you buy the place....they have no reason to protect you
@C B I agree, I am Mexican and have cousins who live on Mexico City, but please don't try to turn it around and distract us from the cold, ugly truth with your own assumptions or experiences in another country. Crime varies everywhere. Norway and Japan are more safe than Mexico.
Well ever you go... You take yourself with yourself. Basically you can't out run your emotional baggage.
I served in the US Border Patrol 33 years and I can say without doubt that IMHO, especially with cartel activities, that it is absolutely unsafe in Mexico!
I'm in American citizen I lived in Mexico City as well as montclava Monterrey and Guatemala I speak perfect Spanish and I love Mexico and I love the Hispanic people. I'm never worked so hard and learned about honor and respect and what it means to be a real Ranchero. Mucho gracias mama y papa for Todo amor. TU es me cortazone y mi vida. Long love live Prosperous Mexico!!!!, South America!,
Lot of good points. For sure the real estate news. I’ll never think of doing that. Rent. Rent. Rent. Thks again for the tips.
Wayne vandermeer Yes, rent forever or until there is solid information you can trust. Besides, if family live in the U.S, why buy as it could be a nuisance for them to sell property you may leave to them as an inheritance.
we absolutely love living in Mexico - the best decision we have ever made but:
1) Rent first - maximizes your flexibility on location or even going back. I will never buy\, let the landlord worry about lining up the repair people.
2) My mother always said "Anywhere in life that you go, you have to bring yourself along." before moving anywhere, including Mexico, make sure that what has you dissatisfied isn't within you, or you will be just as unhappy in Mexico as you were back home.
3) Don't go to places in Mexico that you'd have had the common sense not to go back home and you won't get into these horror stories we her about. don't meet someone you just met in a dark parking structure at 2 AM to buy some drugs, DUH! Same with bird watching way out in the countryside where cartels may be growing.
4) Learn Spanish, if not for communication, do it our of respect of the people in the country you are a guest in. Mexicans are phenomenal people and deserve our respect!!
I started traveling again once my youngest moved out. I met my current wife in Thailand and love Southeast Asia. Cost of living is very cheap, i have an excellent retirement and the wife loves traveling with me. The crime in Thailand is nothing compared to what i see in the states so i can't wait to get back to Thailand. I carry a gun whenever i leave the house in the states but feel no need in Thailand even if i could carry there legally. I am so fed up with the politics in the states and the fact the American people no longer are willing to fight for themselves, so why should i fight for them. I do agree if you are going to live in another country learning the language should be a must.
It's ridiculous that you expect a foreign country to speak your native language.
I'm mexican and live in Mexico City.
My tips for living well and calmy in México 🇲🇽 are:
1- Don't drink with strangers in bars and cantinas
2- Don't buy or use drugs
3- Always be respectful with all kind of people specially with your neighbors
4- Don't drive on the roads after 6PM. Just drive with sun light and always on toll roads. Into your city don't drive after 10PM
5- Don't live in certain cities with a bad reputation (are few towns but make much noise in the TV news). In the vast majority of cities you will not have problems.
6- To make mexican friends, be carefull at first, but if your new friend is a good person you'll have a friend forever
7- Don't use for everything HOLA AMIGO, we don't use it and it sounds a bit offensive.
8- try to speak Spanish even a little bit and people always will help you.
9- If you a buy a property in México do it through a trust, I'm not sure but you can't buy in front of the beach
If you do what I said you will have a full Life
Jose,very good advice to heed.
Another advice donate your heart to the GODS . another advice is stay way from the police .another advice get an ugly girl .another advice is drive a beat up car .another advice is wear worn torn clothing .If you are two men don't go into the woods to do the birds and the bees .
@@meyou4685 🤣🤣🤣
@@josed4110 and always eat:
Tacos:Carne asada al pastor barbacoa tortas and always serve with:cilantro lime roja and verde👌👌👌🌶🌶🌶🌮🌮🌮
Hola amigou!
I am also following CZcamsrs from the Philippines. A few years ago, some bird watchers went to an island area they were warned not to go to because of terrorist activity. They went any way, to see a rare exotic bird. They disappeared and have never been heard from, or about, again. When the American Embassy warns you, "Don't go to area X." Be smart and DON'T go to area X!
That’s go for everywhere. USA is getting dangerous to lol. All the mass shootings
I got chased by two guys with guns on a truck in Durango CO. Because I accidentally made a wrong turn and it was apparently their property. They damaged my car, made me stop with loaded guns, detained me at gunpoint, called the cops on me, and said that I was a terrorist (yes, I'm Mexican and brown). America is definitely NOT for me.
Health care in Mexico is a 1000 times better than in the U.S. There is a reason why people from the U.S. come to Mexico for health services. Especially if they live close to the border. Moreover, Mexico has a universal hybrid health care system whereas in the U.S. it is completely privatized and ridiculously expensive and abusive. I completely disagree that Mexico has “inadequate health care.”
Great overview, guys! Learning Spanish is huge... I can't believe how many people move to Mexico and don't learn it after years of living there. ¡Un saludo! -Jim
Kind of like when people come to America and refuse to learn English over the course of decades.
@@mjc42701 Awesome! Glad to hear that. Thanks for watching! :) -Jim
@@davidblack535 Wait... so you're a "two wrongs make a right" kind of guy? -Jim
Yet when they go to america and we tell them to learn English, people say its racist.
Im from france and there are some people living here for 40 years and they still don't speak French
A story from 1976:
A Mexican woman who lived in the apartment house where I was temporarily residing told me that she and her husband "moved" from Mexico to the U.S. to make good money. Their dream was to buy a lot in Tijuana and build a house there. They saved their low wages in the U S. and bought the lot. Every Christmas for seven years they went on vacation and traveled down to T. to look at their lot, dream about it, and plan the house that they would build.
One year they went down there and --- there was a house on the land! They went up and knocked on the door and asked why there was a house there. The guy said, "I own this land". They pulled out their deed and said, "No, this is ours". The guy pulled out his deed and said, "No, it's mine, see?"
They went to the T. government and were told, "No, your deed is a forgery, this guy owns the land, you don't". So much for their dream. They lost their life savings on that phony deal.
I'm not an expert but I was told that Americans cannot legally own any land or housing in Mexico. But that they will let you buy it with the intention of stealing it back after you build it up. Like stock interest...
It used to be ILLEGAL for Americans to own land there. (Unless this has changed? I don't think it has.)
So this seems like a huge problem with even trusting to go down there. They want you to invest your money, and then come back and get the 'free stuff' at your expense.
That’s a common myth. There are several legal ways for foreigners to own property in Mexico.
I’m a female here alone in Cabo. I mind my own business, l don’t look anyone in the eye. I ignore hawkers , I just MOVE ALONG, and am hypersensitive about my surroundings. I also carry protection, not a firearm. I do not go out and drive at night. I take taxis or Ubers at night. And unless I am with at least two other people, there’s no way in hell I’m roaming the tourist area. I also do not drink alcohol outside of my residence. Lock and double lock doors…….pretty much what I was doing in Houston, Texas
I’ve traveled to Mexico multiple times and never had a problem even though I don’t speak Spanish...people are great,food awesome,culture amazing,visually beautiful ,and just a more pleasant way of living,less stress...I’m interested in living there because I’m sick of California and the politics.BUT where to go in Mexico is the question.
Hello James Mack , I would like to meet a Mexican girl that would like to come to America.....how can I do it ? Where to go in Mexico ? Do they need a Visa to travel to the USA ? Can I drive to Mexico ? Please rely....thanks....John Steelman from America.
@@johnsteelman1410 John....just Google Mexican girls! There are many that would love a green card....
@@jamesmack3314 How do I Google Mexican Girls ?
@@johnsteelman1410 You must be about 90 years old, I think too late to look for a beautiful Mexican girl. :-)
@@jamesmack3314 and this kind of comment is why you gringos are not as well liked as you think. Please dont even consider moving to Mexico, too much hassle for us in exchange for your food stamps or lowly retirement money.
My husband has a friend who moved to Mexico after HS and loves it (he’s never coming back to the US) 💛
I get it! The US is muuuuch worse, violence-wise!
W K they moved from Acapulco to Puebla and seems like they’re pretty happy with that choice 👍
The Peachie Spoonie great!
El Ciclista they are self employed but YES, that is definitely the biggest hurdle to overcome. I totally agree
@@37Raffaella Not really. The murder rate in Mexico is actually 5x higher than the US.. That said, it is almost all limited to certain areas that tourists never visit, just like in the US.
I worked with a man that was born and raised in Mexico, then lived in the U.S. for 30 years. He went back to his hometown to retire. He returned to the U.S. after a few months. He said Mexico was great except it's full of Mexicans.
As a Mexican citizen I underestimated how many barriers Americans can go through with the legality of things. It would be much easier for me, a Mexican citizen to buy land than my sister, a US citizen.
I think many Americans moving to a developing country have unrealistic expectations as to what everyday life will be, particularly if they had a great vacation in that place and believe that their lifestyle will be "permanent vacation" mode. Sooner or later their expectations will not meet the reality and they will become disillusioned and return to their country. This is particularly so if the people have not learned the local language or established relationships outside of the ex-pat community. Good video honestly showing these challenges.
We travel, but we will never leave western NC for good..If we just keep the Yankees out!":)
A super safe and prosperous area!
Mexico is not a "developing country". There are no "developing countries" as all are settled.
@@alwaysopen7970 industrially genius!
Wow! I’d have never thought of losing your property title! That’s scary 😬
That´s due to ignorance. Before you buy a property you need to check the public registry to know if the person selling you the property is the actual owner. Then you need to make sure your title is registered in the same registry. 20 yrs "owning" a property and not having this check is pure ignorance
Man that really sucks, it was my understanding that if you were not mexican citizen you were not allowed to own land. Correct me if im wrong?
@@armandolopez5318 not the case
I know, that's devastating 😢
Letsmakethishappen Expats usually have money and move to another country for leisure. The difference with immigrants is that they move out of necessity.
Great Info guys!!! Thanks for sharing and be careful!!!
I was planning to buy property in Ensenada, Mexico, as a summer home and retirement but I was soo disappointed just recently that I visit its too expensive now and the crime has spiked up so bad, I witness 2 murders this past vacation and was so scared for our children safety we literally left 2 days before our trip was over! Not planning to go back for a very very long time or never again!
Ja ja ja ja "el panadero con el paaan🎶" 🙌🏼✨
Jajaja gracias estaba buscando este comentario
Most successful expats I know are married to a person of thats culture.
Thanks for making this video. I was also born & raised in Phoenix. My fiance and I lived in Barcelona while I was working on my Masters degree and we now want to live inTijuana to save some money. HIs family is very concerned about our wellbeing. I've been to TJ dozens of times and you're so right, murders happen everywhere. Thanks for making this video!
Hey guys!! I'm so glad to watch your channel.... I feel like it's real...I like the videos that are like "why would you leave" ect... I think that appeased my fears because things were acknowledged and actually seem reasonable lol
FOREIGNERS CANNOT OWN LAND IN MEXICO, ONLY MEXICAN CITIZENS.
So yeah, keep that in mind...
Very true and this is true for any country that an American moves to. Facts are that if you are not indigenous, the host country can come in at any time and take your home, even in Canada. I remember learning this when I was in Iraq in 2006, and a lot of folks were talking about buying property in Costa Rica. Sounds great right? It is until the host country comes in and takes your property.
False, at least google it before. 😂😂
@@veltonmeade1057 This is not true. Check the laws of the country of interest. France has strong property rights for all property owners. Some countries, like Romania, restrict the sale of ag land to Romanians only. Always check the laws BEFORE contacting a land agent.
@@manlybaker3098 Funny that you mentioned France. That is where my ex is from but I never owned any land or a house. However, I have friends in Paris and Lizy-sur-Ourcq and I have thought about buying property there. Thanks for the input.
estas bien pendejo, foreigners can own property.
Si se informan bien sabrán que la primera razón tiene leyes que no permiten que los extranjeros compren terrenos en playas o a cierta distancia del mar (tengo entendido que esto fue para proteger el país de grandes hoteleras extranjeras y gente que quisiera privatizar las playas). En si , el extranjero se podría decir que está rentando el terreno al gobierno cuando se le da el permiso de construcción, ahora bien , desconozco si las leyes cambien para ellos si se nacionalizan (que bueno, la mayoría no lo hacen ) .
Correcto!! No simplemente Extranjeros no pueden Coprar or inherer los terranos que si no tienen familias de origin de Mexico no pueden comprar terrenos. Como yo que naci aqui en estados unidos E soy Mexicano Americano si puedo pero tengo que tener los documentos de mi mama que nacio en Jalisco e de mi suegra de mi Esposa para obtener los Dos Paizes e acer los Dual Citizens. I am going to do that so that I can start buying our properties back. Its for that or whom it rightfully belongs too!! Its justified its GOD given and its ours.
@@sbfhawk4343 Everyone seems to fight over land. Just lease the land from someone who is dependable and sell off your interest halfway through. Then lease again. If your skill is in construction or hospitality, why fight the locals? I own my land here in the USA. I can dig, build, ride ATVs do whatever I want, but the property taxes are so high I will be forced to move when I retire. So did I ever really own anything I can pass on to my children?
@@Greg-yu4ij Not for us GREG we are GODS chosen we are buying back all it and to a degree GOD is given us the righteous all of the EARTH!! does not stop at Mexico
@@sbfhawk4343
La razon es no queremos que pase Otro Texas y luego los entrangeros se apropien y independizan ,japon casi compro las californias a mexico no hace mucho pero no lograron arrebatarlo
@@makalribera6742 Claro Carlos por eso dije lo que dije. Simplemente Dios los bloqeo de inherer lo que no es dellos. Pero para la RAZA AHUA AHUA!!!!
The guy who said he wasn't scared started crying when the men came out of the van.
Anywhere in the Americas from Colombia to Mexico Americans will be respected and treated with special care,
because all those countries depend highly on tourism and their governments do not allow it. Asian and Middle East
countries including Africa is another story where Americans are usually targeted.
We actually forgot one big reason why expats leave Mexico-they break up with their significant other. Seems to be happening a lot in the past few months, but don't worry...our relationship is 4.5 years strong! 💪😅
Yeah, sad about Jimmy and Tah.
We’ve also seen a few others: (Lost Leblanc) Christian and his gf + Max and Lee
@@typhoidpaddy1244 What was their channel name?
Just saw that about Lost Leblanc. Who is Max and Lee?
Bring your significant others. It's what we do. 🤣
You were also more comfortable because you had one another. Imagine exploring, travelling, and moving to a new country without the language ALONE...
I did that when I moved to China. It's possible. Use a language translator.
@@gloriadiaz6400 it's easier im Asian countries. In latino nations, depending on the city, it can be intimidating.
Im 83 and do it all the time But C19 has put the Kibosh on it. I feel a virtial prsoner .. Even though Ive been double vacinnated. getting testwd everytime l fly is tefious and costly. as is having to stay in an hotel foer 5=10=14 days. Cause you cant stay in AirB or Craigslist. So its expensive
Hi guys! you should make a video about "why people leave the United States" and talk about the ugly side of the U.S. and the whole culture of mass killing in schools and public places ... that's scarier than living in Mexico.
Been here in Baja for over 25 years. I haven't been back to the states in over 25 years. I learned the language and I love the place. I do get tired of being an interpreter for every American I know. Most have no intention to learn Spanish. Shame.
I am Mexican. In the United States, I have been robbed at gunpoint, spat on, thrown alcohol bottles at, I've been way too close to several shootings, people fighting with knifes, people doing really nasty stuff that I'd rather not write, a person almost ran over me cause he was doing drugs while driving, women have randomly attacked me in the train, at classical music venues, I have been burped at, baseball players have threatened me with bats, and police has harassed me. None of this happened in the 17 years I have lived in Mexico, even though I had a waaaay more interactive, street-active social life there, and even though during at least five years I lived in the most dangerous neighborhood of Toluca city. I don't know any new advice, but my story should be taken as proof that, bad things will happen to you no matter which country you are at, and unfortunately you will probably not be able to avoid them no matter what. But there's a big chance as well that for most of your life, you'll be just fine.
My God what US city is this?
I've had similar shit happen, but only since I've lived on the west coast. A lot of people out here seem to be on drugs.
Mexico is a great place as long as you have dollars to spend, once them dollars start to get low or run out, it's time to come back.
@Mick Mack Well, it looks like you have never heard about Guatemala- Mexico frontier then. You're the reason people think USians are idiots
if you come to mexico with the intention of living there forever, youre not an expatriate, your an immigrant
Very realistic assessment of the different reasons why people leave and can't adapt. So true.👍
You're both quite young but very mature for your years. God Bless You. Be Safe 💗💙
My husband and I are visiting Ajijic next month. We are planning to live in 3 different countries (US, Mexico, Italy) throughout the year. I get bored living in one place for too long.
Nice
You are doing it right. I can't stay in 1 place forever. That's why I won't buy a house in Mexico but will rent instead.
nice, if you can afford it.
Hey I’m 71. I’ve traveled most of my life for work and loved it. I enjoyed experiencing the different cultures. All of which have things I love and hated . I’ve been married to two different ladies from different countries and that a big adjustment too. Any I’ve learned that I’m not able to change the places I’ve been and they care little about what I think. So now I don’t fantasize about living anywhere outside of my country but do enjoy extended visits. I stopped expecting fair treatment and I’m quick to the point when dealing with those wanting my business.
Just remember “Wherever you go, there you are” oh and btw great video especially the advice about putting $$$ away for a rainy day 🤦🏻♂️ or in my case a ruptured achilles tenon, and actually much worse . Also I have much difficulty learning foreign language no matter how hard I try nonetheless I spent over five of the most adventurous years of my life in Mexico… and saw more of it than most citizens do in their entire life times . There is a lot to be desired wherever you are but it helps a lot in latin countries if you play guitar
🎸🥳 🇲🇽.
One last thing if you do decide to live in Mexico… bring a Plumber an Electrician, several different ways to pay for stuff, a lot of toilet paper, and mosquito spray, and good freakin luck 🤣👊🏽😎 !!!
As a young man, my wife and I had ideas about retiring to her place on top of a mountain with access to a cobblestone street. As I get older and realize my body will not be twentysomething when I intend to retire, the idea of living on top of a mountain with age-related mobility issues becomes increasingly more terrifying.
You are wise.
Go now. There will NEVER be the right time if you overthink. GO!
I've just watched the first minute and a half of this video. It's a terrible thing that this happens to foreigners in Mexico. This same problem has to be faced by Mexicans. I know Mexicans who have experienced the very same thing.The reason why this happens is the degree of corruption we're still experiencing here in Mexico. If the judicial system worked as it should, people would be able to trust the law and the system. The system is rotten and that's why it's not unsusual that (unless your'e a prominent politician or a very rich person) people can never be sure that they will keep their property.
P.S. One more thing: the system is so surealistic and corrupt here in Mexico that it is not just the judicial system. In the first stroy you shared, this American mentions the police. That means that besides the judges, the city's authorities and the police department are willing to sell their "services" or "do a favor" to anybody who happens to be powerful enough to "convince" them to bend the rules.
It's so sad to read comments here from people who are probably Mexicans who seem unwilling to admit that we have such a serious problem in Mexico, and they even say that Americas had better adjust to our (very, very) corrupt system. That is one of the main reasons Mexico is such a corrupt country: ordinary people are so used to living in a corrupt system that they are unable to see the real problem.
Bullsh1t! Learn the laws and do your homework and get proper legal advice before buying. Ya, Mexico has corruption but buyer beware. I know many expats and friends who own with no problem! We have just purchased a home...no problem! Don't blame Mexico..blame yourself for not doing your homework. I am Canadian..researched and listened to trusted friends who have owned for years
@@jimrandall2674 I also know several foreigners who have had no problmes with property in Mexico. And I know hundreds of Mexicans who have never experienced this problem either. But the turth is that, once in a while, especially in remote areas, for example in a State like Oaxaca, where even Mexicans who "do their homework" and buy property legally, have to experience this kind of problem. If you believe getting legal advice is enough, you do not know Mexico as well as you think.
@@eduardoprado2092 Yeah I understand completely. If your in a gated community you should be safe
I now live in El Paso Texas. When I walk over to Juarez Mexico, I address everyone in Spanish, the language on the money I use there. It is not so difficult to learn how to ask for lunch , etc. The flip side of this, I expect people in the USA to address me in English ( most do, even in El Paso). I don't try to help non English speakers who won't try in my language. It's the language on our money, etc. Don't be so arrogant to move to a place and expect everyone to cater to you.
Concerning the problems buying or renting property in Mexico: Yes. there can be terrible stories just as there are terrible experiences in the USA. I recently moved out of a rental ( here in the USA) - I always paid on time, always abided by the terms of the lease, never complained yet I still had trouble getting my security deposit back from the crooked owner. This happens so often that many tenants just don't pay the last month and risk having that reported on their credit.
You are right that violent crime also happens everywhere although begging is perhaps more acceptable in Mexico than the USA. Many restaurants in Mexico consider it almost normal for beggars and vendors to bother people eating at the tables. Most restaurants in the USA would throw them out.
Very informative and fun to watch. Presentation well organized with no annoying music. Thanks!
Spent weeks in Mexico. It's a warm friendly country. I loved it. But I forgot about the noise. Roosters everywhere! Also, very loud music with tubas. Yes. Tubas. Anyways... common sense and intuition helps. If you like someone and they like you, ask them "Hey, I wanna go bird-watching in those mountains up there, what do you think?" and they say "NOPE!" you should really listen.
Hahahahahaha the noise part is soo true 😭 (soy mexicana y lo sufro 😂)
Yes locals always know about how safe something is...we knew gringo newcomers...one guy had been ATF in the USA and thought he was invincable. He asked was it safe to climb the volcano regularly....was told no by us and others...took a male friend and they were shot at fleeing robbers..didnt get hit though, so lucky...so no, not invincable.
I moved to Cancun from Fargo 2 years ago. Love it here. promised myself never another winter)
I grew up in Moorhead, so I know how nasty those winters are!
@@TangerineTravels Moorhead State 08 graduate
Been here for a decade... and this is right on the mark! Well done!
(I'm Mexican born and raised) Moving to rural areas in Mexico if you're not used to the culture and the people is a terrible idea if you're a foreigner.
If you want to move to Mexico as a foreigner, go to populated cities. Rural areas can be unforgiving to foreigners, not just because it's kind of lawless in some places where the Federales (Mexican Military) aren't around and one of the obvious reasons; the history of U.S with Mexico is not a good one and some people have never forgotten. If you are a foreigner who wants to purchase land, you need go to the Land Authorities of the Mexican government to buy land, this is the most legal and safe way to purchase land. Don't buy directly from a person. Especially if you want to buy land is coastal/tourist areas, there's some coastal areas where foreigners aren't allowed to buy land, do your research before purchasing land in another country. It's a whole nother country, educate yourself before moving.
Easy, ALWAYS remember you are a GUEST!
A guest??
What if we told all Mexicans moving here that?
@Mick Mack because of the demographic that comes out of Mexico. They’re riddled all over that area
Easy, all LEGAL Mexicans in the USA should also ALWAYS remember they are a GUEST.
Btw, What are illegal Americans in Mexico called? Are they still guests? Do they get free health care education and are able to voteAnd own property?
Just curious, how many illegal Americans are in Mexico,And are there any consequences for them or does the Mexican government just shrug their shoulders and give them free benefits encourage them to vote?
@@7x779 There's a lot of illegal central americans in mexico, and they get deported. I know a girl who's mom came from El Salvador illegally. The irony is, El Salvador deports their illegals, yet she would be rife with anger at the notion of her mother being deported, but it would happen to mine if the roles were reversed.