Hmmm… that’s a hard call… I mean, I’m loving all of them really. I can see that the theme is to attract foreigners with huge shopping malls and a lifestyle that are familiar to them ; but with a more affordable layout. Question is, how much more expensive will it become in the years to come as more move in? I’m personally sold on living there, simply for the safety, the proximity to the beach (which I don’t see you featuring frequently) and SOME of the conveniences. I don’t need the malls though. I just want a simple 1b place, with strong wifi and a few places to eat around.
I moved to Mèrida from the DC area in February with my 91-year old mother. I chose to live in Cholul because of it's proximity to the great hospitals and staff (hint for another video), as well as the other great amenities. I'm walking distance from almost everything I need, including Altabrisa Mall. Love the area, the people and the quality of life for myself and my family. Btw...I used Edna to find my lil gem of a casa. Thanks you two. Keep making these great videos. Hopefully we get to see each other out one day after the sun retreats...🤣
I agree with one of the other commenters, who pointed out that all the nice construction in the North comes at the cost of losing lot of the native greenery in and around the city. By the way, those walled-in houses in Montes de Amé are often what you might elsewhere refer to as mansions, with the associated price tag, of course 😊. There are some cool, lived-in neighborhoods further to the South that don't generally get the attention the North gets, because that area seems to be where it's at for all newcomers to Merida. Some of those other off-Centro neighborhoods have nice, local markets on weekdays, families spending time together at the park in the evening, street vendors, interesting people.....just a real safe and friendly kind of vibe.
My wife and I moved to Merida about 5 years ago. We have rented since then as we build our home. You guys should highlight the neighborhood of Cholul. A Mayan village 9 minutes from altibrisa mall. I enjoy your show.
Watched this video again, It really did impressed me, looks a lot like the U.S. but alive and functional. Most of all very accessible, not expencive at all. reminds me of the 70's in the U.S.
Thank you for this! We're considering Merida and seeing it helps a lot. I have to add that your music choices always make me feel like I should be wearing a cravat and sipping a fancy cocktail. :D Cheers!
It's Sunday in New York City. Here watching your videos., I luv the background music, the scenery, and sites so refreshing. I am now retired, think I may take a visit to Merida soon. Thank you guys.
Wow, I really love it! This was very helpful. I've been reading up on Norte Merida and it seems like it's probably going to be where I will be in the near future. Thanks again for another great video! 👍
Love your videos. I'm visiting Mexico from Australia in the next three months and will make it to Merida. Looking for my future new country to live in. Your videos are so enjoyable to watch with plenty of great tips
You guys consistently produce great videos. This was one of my favorite. I loved how you guys shared information about the "Montes" section of Merida. I especially love seeing the homes and neighborhood amenities. Please do more videos like this with a focus on different communities throughout Merida. Would love to also see communities with paved walking trails and parks. Keep up the great work!
Great video. I live in San Ramon in the Town Square apartment building and I love it. I can walk to City Center and get anything I need. It is very safe and clean.
Every time I think I have seen your best video, you crank out another Hit! This was so informative & needed as my sister and I plan to relocate there in December. And, as always, your music choices were on point!
4 minutes in and I’m loving this little tour! You’re really working that drone footage in and I love it! All these small nuggets of info are useful and also, your selection for music soundtrack is so silky smooth.
We just got back from a week in Merida and we stayed near the Mayan museum. Loved that area and love recognizing all the places in your video. Hope to return next year!
I am yucatecan. Love your content. I live in San Ramón. Love walking tru the main avenue once the dawn comes down. Merida is safe for women, with ocassional cat calls. The only thing I don`t like is that the gov and arquitects don`t care about the GREENERY ( all the yucatecan flora and fauna are disappering) do to lots of construction. :(
They still can't seem to figure out how bury those unsightly powerlines in Merida, even in newer places. Such a beautiful sky marred by powerlines everywhere.
I was in the Harbor Mall a few weeks ago and was disappointed to find that there are less stores open in there than two years ago, and the food court was closed. The parking garage was full of water for months and months and months after Tropical Storm Cristobal in June 2020. The Mayan Museum is amazing! There's also another small museum in there about the Chicxulub crater that caused the extinction of dinosaurs 60 million years ago. We lived for three months in the Benito Juarez Norte colonia. The Europea in City Center is amazing! There, finally got the chance to finish watching. And look at you guys with almost 10k subs!!! Congrats! - Anne
The malls are so alive and active in Mexico, in the U.S malls are dead, is so sad to see were the U.S heading to. each day it gets worse, no midle class and extrem proverty its more and more visual. Mexico looks so active and normal seem like.
FROM WHAT I HAVE BEEN SEEING, MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE MOVING TO MEXICO. THAT MEANS THE COST OF LIVING WILL GO UP THERE AS WELL AS CRIME AND ALL THE CRAP ASSOCIATED WITH MORE PEOPLE.
@@tshaffer9681 Its crazy, just checked the inflation numbers, the U.S. so far has a 6.5 inflation and rising, Mexico just had a 0.08 iflation rate, somthing is very wrong that the american government is not teling us.
@@tucsonazul it’s capitalism. They capitalized on the pandemic, stimulus checks, and the free pass congress gave them in 2021 when they said inflation was here to stay. People murder each other over a president, yet not for these real life robberies they are doing to us.
@@tucsonazul Don't lie. Mexico is experiencing its highest rate of inflation in over 21 years. Through March, Mexico's inflation rate stood at 7.45% with no end in sight. Where do you get your "information"? I get mine from INEGI, the Mexican Institute of Statistics and Geography, the state agency in charge of reporting this sort of information every month.
I live in Benito Juarez Norte. It's great mainly because of the modern amenities and access to shopping. The only negative is the lack of green spaces. But I still prefer it over Centro.
I've been watching for a while and really enjoy your videos and personalities! :) Just subscribed! I will be heading to Merida and have rented a house in Cholul. Any thoughts on that area - re: food / parks etc? Definitely getting a car! I will also br bringing my little dog, have you noticed if Merida dog friednly in general? Thanks for the content!
I’m pretty sure I looked at a unit in your privada and it was great. I just settled in to a new place in Santa Gertrudis Copo and spent my first few months in San Ramon Norte. The entire city is so full of history and charm that it’s hard not to love all of it. Solar power sold me though. And isn’t today absolutely gorgeous?‽
Hey! Thanks for the videos. Why are the Malls so empty, or seem so empty? I’ve never been to Merida but just from this video it feels a bit like a ghost town, I’m sure that’s not the case, I hope, not that I’m thinking of moving to a super crowded city but it’s nice when a city feels alive. (I used to live in Santa Monica (LA) back in the 90s and it was awesome, I loved it, there was a lot going on, Promenade street was just getting started, I miss those days, but having been back there in 25 years so maybe it’s changed.)
I'd be curious if you considered/are considering other towns to live in(before or after moving to Mexico). And why or why not. Merida is on my list to check out. But Queretaro is very high on my list as well.
We’ve definitely been considering other cities and have spent the last year traveling to as many as we can to figure out where we want to land next! QRO is definitely up there!
Thanks appreciate the videos. I can tell everyone I've been to Mexico and lived in a certain neighborhood for short while. Yes I lie, oh well I'm not perfect.
The Yucatán capital is seriously beautiful, steeped in history, and super steamy - all year round. Mérida may not be one of Mexico's better-known destinations, but it could be one of its best: with its beautiful architecture, storied past, and delicious food, the Yucatán capital is a must-see.
Got a good sense of the lay of the land. Looks like shopping is at the core of the neighborhoods. Not sure from the video how walkable any of the neighborhoods are.
We lived 5min north of Meridia for 6 months just moved to Progreso Love going to El Centro Harbor mall also allows pets which is cool Poop bag stalls n cleanup stations 😀 Cheers J&D PS: My local friend says you pay for parking in Mexico city
I lived in Latin America for 32 years. And they're right, the aesthetics of the housing is very different in Latin America, but you get used to it pretty quick. It's not ugly, just very different. There's really nice housing in Latin America, but it rarely resembles USA aesthetics, which is completely fine. And in the realm of things, you compare your housing to others over THERE, not to USA. So it evens out hehe.
We have lived in Merida for over ten years . we live in Center where historic areas exist. It is still Mexican in flavor. We support the locals and enjoy being part of the neighborhood. The lots are large and it is not so congested and hot as in the north. There are not any high rises. One must remember that in Mexico there are no building codes and inspections construction is buyer beware. I was shocked at some of the developers methods. New houses are guaranteed only for a year. We actually talk to our neighbors here. Malls we have found pretty empty and are going the way of the US. We use them but the prices are a!most double in the North for the same item. Parksarethe thing in the centro areas. There are neighborhoods that are established and houses are built for the climate in centro areas . We are blessed to have our own wells and over 40 fruit trees in our property which is in centro. North is called Gringo land by some here. The workers charge through thenose and just smile . Cement cement cement and cubicle apartment living. If one thinks that is quality then one does. I think you should warn about what types of crimes that happen in the north. Pretty horrific not just theft. Check out who lives where and why. Meridians who are established families are great. If one keeps to their oneself and doesn't enjoy the neighborhood feel of Mexico the north is great. We go there to shop for American imports if we have to. We have friends there too. One does not walk the streets in the north much. Note noone on the walks or bike paths ..on your video. . Go to a park in the south / centro and see all the people. Each to his own. Did you mention the street flooding in the rainy season in some of those areas? We support the locals and the Mexican culture as we are in their country. The positive is condos and high rises and malls in the north it is true.
Too hot and humid. Huge electric bills, mold and huge bugs, and the water is hard. Queretaro is better. Happy to see you. I am still in Queretaro since November 2021, and loving this city and the wonderful people. Merida is too hot. I will never return to the USA. I am 80 now.
Retired couple would like to find a lower end studio rental in local neighborhood with walk to small stores & restaurants. Where in Merida do you recommend looking?
hi guys i have been following you for months ,love yr Mexican insights I am planning to retire in Merida ,i have been there before and love it,but could you tell us about which parts of the city get flooded during hurricane season? how about the west part of Merida around uman Keep doing the great work
hi guys, I recently returned from PVR and we drove to a cute town called Mascota about 2 hours out and I saw this cafe called Cafe Con Leche. I took a pic but don't know how to share here!! :(
Guys, I have a question, what kind of bank account do you recommend for someone, like in my case, who wants to live in Merida, but my income comes from LA. I am a translator working on line one week out of the month for St. John's Community Health. I will appreciate some kind of advice.
You should take a look at the local parks. I live in Las Brisas, an older neighborhood but we have a very active park. I invite you both to come to my Zumba class any morning Lunes - Viernes 7:30ish in the Triangle park on Calle 26 diagonal in Brisas. You can take a cool off in our pool after Zumba. Open invite.
Hi guys, new sub here! Loving your channel. I see you have a car here...what was your car buying experience like, or did you rent? I'm planning to live here for 6 months so I'm not sure if shipping my car would be worth it. Please advise. Thanks!
Ice skating rink: I guess that's one way to have air conditioning. When it's 100+ degrees and your "skin is bubblin'", it would be a cool and uncommon feature.
What I don't understand, is the urge to move to a place where there are huge walls surrounding homes, bars on windows (must be what jail s like) razor wire atop the walls. I just don't understand the motivation.
Merida looks like a beautiful city and the neighborhoods look clean and modern! Why are masks still required in Merida when many Mexican cities/states (and most of the world) no longer require them? For example, Puerto Vallarta no longer requires masks and the city never really enforced mask wearing.
esa es una pregunta interesante! Creemos que técnicamente podría etiquetarse así (¡que es una etiqueta algo obsoleta!), pero tiene una economía próspera, una infraestructura desarrollada y una baja tasa de mortalidad infantil, por lo que realmente no se ajusta a la descripción. Sin embargo, deberíamos hacer un video sobre esto. ¡Gracias por la sugerencia!
Hi there, I’m very interested in relocating to Merida. I’d like to retire from Nursing of 18 years. I’ll keep viewing your videos but wonder if you all would be willing to chat with me for direction or refer me to tour real estate agent? I’d greatly appreciate it. I appreciate your insight.
Hey there! Our real estate broker's info is the in the description of the video we made with her about a year ago (ruclips.net/video/aT9VZcApA3Q/видео.html), but she asks that people don't reach out until they're in Merida and ready to look at places. And while we'd love to chat, we're pretty swamped with our full-time jobs and making videos, but we hope our content can point you in the direction of all the resources you need! But if you're considering a move to Merida, we hiiiiighly recommend visiting first (especially during the hotter months) as it's definitely not for everyone! Best of luck and much ❤️!
We haven't had any issues as a gay couple in Merida. And there's a number of hospitals/clinics in the area, as it's home to quite a number of retirees! Hope that's helpful!
Montes de Ame is very convenient to a lot of shopping and is a really diverse neighborhood. There's very rich living alongside the very poor. We chose to live in Temozon, because it's growing like crazy, but still has the small town look and feel. There's a fruit and veg stand right around the corner, and an Oxxo a couple of blocks away. Merida is what you make of it. You can disappear, or you can become immersed in the culture. But don't believe everything you see on the internet. It's a big city, and with all the people moving here, crime is increasing too. And food is just as expensive here as it is in the States. Clothing is very expensive, and many of the things you take for granted in the States or Canada are non-existent. Electricity is 3 tiered. The first tier is subsidized by the government, and is very cheap, The second and third tiers can get very expensive. If you don't have solar installed, and can't live without air conditioning, expect 300+ electric bills every month. Water is cheap, but gas is the same price as it is in Texas due to a trade agreement. Never get an electric stove, as the power goes out frequently, and you won't be able to cook. At least that was our experience in Montes de Ame. As for buying something new, a lot of homes come completely empty. Those 120K townhomes you see advertised? No kitchen other than countertops, no a/c, no solar, pretty much just an empty box you're going to have to figure out how to finish. Workmanship is incredibly bad too, so don't expect the quality you get in the US (some parts of the US anyway.). You can get hand made furniture that's beautiful, and cheap. Another oddity. And last but not least, the bureaucracy of getting residency. Merida is so overrun by people moving here, you'll spend the night camping out trying to finish your immigration process. They only take the first 50 people, and if you leave the line to pee or eat, and they call your name, tough luck. You could spend several days in this line trying to just finish one part of the process after you get that impossible appointment at the embassy in the States. Getting your CURP is easy compared to getting your RFC. Merida is over booked for the next several months, so plan on getting that in another city, if you're lucky. If you try to go it alone on any of this stuff, you're going to probably give up and go back to your country of origin, because without an attorney, or an immigration specialist, you're going to lose your mind.
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What's your favorite neighborhood in Merida? Let us know!
Hmmm… that’s a hard call… I mean, I’m loving all of them really. I can see that the theme is to attract foreigners with huge shopping malls and a lifestyle that are familiar to them ; but with a more affordable layout.
Question is, how much more expensive will it become in the years to come as more move in?
I’m personally sold on living there, simply for the safety, the proximity to the beach (which I don’t see you featuring frequently) and SOME of the conveniences. I don’t need the malls though.
I just want a simple 1b place, with strong wifi and a few places to eat around.
Cualquier parte que no tienen un piche mala Mal. Amor siempre.
@@KareemPinkston I'm the same way. Just need a 1Bedroom within walking distance to grocery stores and oxxos and im good
Santiago, y'all are showing US lite
Same here, I can do without the mall. 1 bedroom close to eateries and shopping and views views views 😁🥰
I moved to Mèrida from the DC area in February with my 91-year old mother. I chose to live in Cholul because of it's proximity to the great hospitals and staff (hint for another video), as well as the other great amenities. I'm walking distance from almost everything I need, including Altabrisa Mall. Love the area, the people and the quality of life for myself and my family. Btw...I used Edna to find my lil gem of a casa. Thanks you two. Keep making these great videos. Hopefully we get to see each other out one day after the sun retreats...🤣
Ah so glad you're loving it and able to be with your mom down here!! ❤️❤️❤️
That’s so wonderful! I will be there in October with my 94-year old mother! I grew up in Sonora…can’t wait to get back to 🇲🇽!
@@TravelWTravis Thank you so Much for this video!…Gave the BEST information on these neighborhoods!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Great info. I plan to move to MX before the year is out.
Where in DC are you from? Not Maryland or Virginia 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I agree with one of the other commenters, who pointed out that all the nice construction in the North comes at the cost of losing lot of the native greenery in and around the city. By the way, those walled-in houses in Montes de Amé are often what you might elsewhere refer to as mansions, with the associated price tag, of course 😊. There are some cool, lived-in neighborhoods further to the South that don't generally get the attention the North gets, because that area seems to be where it's at for all newcomers to Merida. Some of those other off-Centro neighborhoods have nice, local markets on weekdays, families spending time together at the park in the evening, street vendors, interesting people.....just a real safe and friendly kind of vibe.
We’ll definitely be featuring those soon! ❤️❤️❤️
Hey Thomas, thanks for the info. Just retired, I plan to visit Merida soon.
My wife and I moved to Merida about 5 years ago. We have rented since then as we build our home. You guys should highlight the neighborhood of Cholul. A Mayan village 9 minutes from altibrisa mall. I enjoy your show.
We definitely will!
I live in the Montes...I have to meet you two....you guys were one of the reasons I moved to Merida
How are rent prices? Looking to move in the next few months
Y'all are so adorable! I can see why you fell for each other. Thanks for the tour. Your videos are a balm to my soul.
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Watched this video again, It really did impressed me, looks a lot like the U.S. but alive and functional. Most of all very accessible, not expencive at all. reminds me of the 70's in the U.S.
Thank you for this! We're considering Merida and seeing it helps a lot. I have to add that your music choices always make me feel like I should be wearing a cravat and sipping a fancy cocktail. :D Cheers!
You had me at ice skating rink!! When I grew up in Mexico City we'd go ice skating almost every day after school.... sweet, sweet memories 😊
I miss you guys. You both have lovely personalities and made the best Merida videos I’ve ever seen. And, I’ve seen A LOT!
It's Sunday in New York City. Here watching your videos., I luv the background music, the scenery, and sites so refreshing. I am now retired, think I may take a visit to Merida soon. Thank you guys.
Thanks so much for watching!
I plan to move and retire in Merida next year and I appreciate the good info you have in your video. Amazing!
Love, love the drone footage. I know I am late saying it, but I love the touch! Keep doing what you are doing. Great work. Blessings.
Thanks so much!! ❤️❤️❤️
Upping your game BIGTIME, nice!!..Keep killin it"💯
Wow, I really love it! This was very helpful. I've been reading up on Norte Merida and it seems like it's probably going to be where I will be in the near future.
Thanks again for another great video! 👍
Thanks guys for doing neighborhood videos. So few people offer that.
Love your videos. I'm visiting Mexico from Australia in the next three months and will make it to Merida. Looking for my future new country to live in. Your videos are so enjoyable to watch with plenty of great tips
Hope you like the extreme heat and humidity.
@@manuelericmijangos499 I live in QLD Australia 🙂
Love y’all!! The music choices 🤣 thank you for this vid. I’ll be moving from Alaska.
Great tour! Definitely do more!
Thanks we will!
You guys consistently produce great videos. This was one of my favorite. I loved how you guys shared information about the "Montes" section of Merida. I especially love seeing the homes and neighborhood amenities. Please do more videos like this with a focus on different communities throughout Merida. Would love to also see communities with paved walking trails and parks. Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much!! And we definitely will!
Hey guys. Thanks for sharing Merida AKA La ciudad blanca. A beautiful place to live without a doubt.
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The type of videos that I like. 🔥
I really do enjoy watching your videos of the neighborhoods in Merida.
We’re so glad!
Great video. I live in San Ramon in the Town Square apartment building and I love it. I can walk to City Center and get anything I need. It is very safe and clean.
Ah amazing!! We’ve watched it go up and it looks incredible! Congrats!!
What is rent like? If I may ask?
Every time I think I have seen your best video, you crank out another Hit! This was so informative & needed as my sister and I plan to relocate there in December. And, as always, your music choices were on point!
Aw shucks - thanks!! And so glad you found it helpful!
4 minutes in and I’m loving this little tour!
You’re really working that drone footage in and I love it! All these small nuggets of info are useful and also, your selection for music soundtrack is so silky smooth.
Ah so glad you’re liking it!
Loving these so much! Thanks again - See you next week - hugs. JJ
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Beautiful clean city, really spread out though!
Well done guys! Great video.
Thanks so much!
This was super informative 🤩
Oh good - we’re so glad!
@@TravelWTravis You guys always come through with the inside info.
Love to see more vids like these.
Keep up the great work 😎
We just got back from a week in Merida and we stayed near the Mayan museum. Loved that area and love recognizing all the places in your video. Hope to return next year!
Ah wonderful! ❤️❤️❤️
I live in the Benito Juárez NTE love it , inside of the monte.
YOU TWO ARE SO CUTE TOGETHER. THANK YOU FOR SHARING MEXICO WITH US. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS, STAY SAFE ALWAYS.
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I am yucatecan. Love your content. I live in San Ramón. Love walking tru the main avenue once the dawn comes down. Merida is safe for women, with ocassional cat calls. The only thing I don`t like is that the gov and arquitects don`t care about the GREENERY ( all the yucatecan flora and fauna are disappering) do to lots of construction. :(
Yes, we’d love more parks/green spaces as well!
They still can't seem to figure out how bury those unsightly powerlines in Merida, even in newer places. Such a beautiful sky marred by powerlines everywhere.
I was in the Harbor Mall a few weeks ago and was disappointed to find that there are less stores open in there than two years ago, and the food court was closed. The parking garage was full of water for months and months and months after Tropical Storm Cristobal in June 2020. The Mayan Museum is amazing! There's also another small museum in there about the Chicxulub crater that caused the extinction of dinosaurs 60 million years ago. We lived for three months in the Benito Juarez Norte colonia. The Europea in City Center is amazing! There, finally got the chance to finish watching. And look at you guys with almost 10k subs!!! Congrats! - Anne
I currently live in Altabrisa! Great video
The malls are so alive and active in Mexico, in the U.S malls are dead, is so sad to see were the U.S heading to. each day it gets worse, no midle class and extrem proverty its more and more visual. Mexico looks so active and normal seem like.
Sad, but true.
FROM WHAT I HAVE BEEN SEEING, MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE MOVING TO MEXICO. THAT MEANS THE COST OF LIVING WILL GO UP THERE AS WELL AS CRIME AND ALL THE CRAP ASSOCIATED WITH MORE PEOPLE.
@@tshaffer9681 Its crazy, just checked the inflation numbers, the U.S. so far has a 6.5 inflation and rising, Mexico just had a 0.08 iflation rate, somthing is very wrong that the american government is not teling us.
@@tucsonazul it’s capitalism. They capitalized on the pandemic, stimulus checks, and the free pass congress gave them in 2021 when they said inflation was here to stay. People murder each other over a president, yet not for these real life robberies they are doing to us.
@@tucsonazul Don't lie. Mexico is experiencing its highest rate of inflation in over 21 years. Through March, Mexico's inflation rate stood at 7.45% with no end in sight. Where do you get your "information"? I get mine from INEGI, the Mexican Institute of Statistics and Geography, the state agency in charge of reporting this sort of information every month.
Greetings friend, what a beautiful video, thanks for sharing
Loved this video!
I live in Benito Juarez Norte. It's great mainly because of the modern amenities and access to shopping. The only negative is the lack of green spaces. But I still prefer it over Centro.
That’s my favorite too. Centro is too noisy for me.
I've been watching for a while and really enjoy your videos and personalities! :) Just subscribed!
I will be heading to Merida and have rented a house in Cholul. Any thoughts on that area - re: food / parks etc? Definitely getting a car!
I will also br bringing my little dog, have you noticed if Merida dog friednly in general?
Thanks for the content!
I’m pretty sure I looked at a unit in your privada and it was great. I just settled in to a new place in Santa Gertrudis Copo and spent my first few months in San Ramon Norte. The entire city is so full of history and charm that it’s hard not to love all of it. Solar power sold me though. And isn’t today absolutely gorgeous?‽
So gorgeous! ❤️❤️❤️
Hey! Thanks for the videos.
Why are the Malls so empty, or seem so empty? I’ve never been to Merida but just from this video it feels a bit like a ghost town, I’m sure that’s not the case, I hope, not that I’m thinking of moving to a super crowded city but it’s nice when a city feels alive.
(I used to live in Santa Monica (LA) back in the 90s and it was awesome, I loved it, there was a lot going on, Promenade street was just getting started, I miss those days, but having been back there in 25 years so maybe it’s changed.)
I'd be curious if you considered/are considering other towns to live in(before or after moving to Mexico). And why or why not. Merida is on my list to check out. But Queretaro is very high on my list as well.
We’ve definitely been considering other cities and have spent the last year traveling to as many as we can to figure out where we want to land next! QRO is definitely up there!
@@TravelWTravis BTW just got back from PE/MEX. Both totally cool places. But La Punta is such a vibe.
Thanks appreciate the videos. I can tell everyone I've been to Mexico and lived in a certain neighborhood for short while. Yes I lie, oh well I'm not perfect.
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Love the energy :))
Muy bonita parte de la ciudad y las plazas comerciales igual saludos amigos los amo 😜
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The Yucatán capital is seriously beautiful, steeped in history, and super steamy - all year round. Mérida may not be one of Mexico's better-known destinations, but it could be one of its best: with its beautiful architecture, storied past, and delicious food, the Yucatán capital is a must-see.
Got a good sense of the lay of the land. Looks like shopping is at the core of the neighborhoods.
Not sure from the video how walkable any of the neighborhoods are.
It depends where you're at, but they're all pretty walkable to the shopping centers (just depends on how hot it is!)
"Got the goods!" lol......
We lived 5min north of Meridia for 6 months just moved to Progreso
Love going to El Centro
Harbor mall also allows pets which is cool
Poop bag stalls n cleanup stations 😀
Cheers J&D
PS: My local friend says you pay for parking in Mexico city
Great videos , cheers
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I lived in Latin America for 32 years. And they're right, the aesthetics of the housing is very different in Latin America, but you get used to it pretty quick. It's not ugly, just very different. There's really nice housing in Latin America, but it rarely resembles USA aesthetics, which is completely fine. And in the realm of things, you compare your housing to others over THERE, not to USA. So it evens out hehe.
On a 2 way road, the cars parked on your side of the road were pointed towards you. They would have had to cross oncoming traffic to pull that off.
We have lived in Merida for over ten years . we live in Center where historic areas exist. It is still Mexican in flavor. We support the locals and enjoy being part of the neighborhood. The lots are large and it is not so congested and hot as in the north. There are not any high rises. One must remember that in Mexico there are no building codes and inspections construction is buyer beware. I was shocked at some of the developers methods. New houses are guaranteed only for a year.
We actually talk to our neighbors here. Malls we have found pretty empty and are going the way of the US. We use them but the prices are a!most double in the North for the same item. Parksarethe thing in the centro areas. There are neighborhoods that are established and houses are built for the climate in centro areas .
We are blessed to have our own wells and over 40 fruit trees in our property which is in centro. North is called Gringo land by some here. The workers charge through thenose and just smile . Cement cement cement and cubicle apartment living. If one thinks that is quality then one does. I think you should warn about what types of crimes that happen in the north. Pretty horrific not just theft. Check out who lives where and why. Meridians who are established families are great. If one keeps to their oneself and doesn't enjoy the neighborhood feel of Mexico the north is great. We go there to shop for American imports if we have to. We have friends there too. One does not walk the streets in the north much. Note noone on the walks or bike paths ..on your video. . Go to a park in the south / centro and see all the people. Each to his own. Did you mention the street flooding in the rainy season in some of those areas? We support the locals and the Mexican culture as we are in their country. The positive is condos and high rises and malls in the north it is true.
Yes we found the north to be like any big city in usa or Canada.
We were 5min north of the city. We now moved
Love El Centro
Too hot and humid. Huge electric bills, mold and huge bugs, and the water is hard. Queretaro is better.
Happy to see you.
I am still in Queretaro since November 2021, and loving this city and the wonderful people. Merida is too hot.
I will never return to the USA. I am 80 now.
Hey guys, are you still in Merida? Just retired, plan on com ing that way soon for a visit first. New Sub.
Retired couple would like to find a lower end studio rental in local neighborhood with walk to small stores & restaurants. Where in Merida do you recommend looking?
Thanks so much.. I loved Merida...do you meet your neighbors when walked up?.. cheers
Nice video! What does it look like very south Merida? Outside of the circle..reverse of Temozon (your privado)
Love the look of the months, esp months ames but it is soo far from everything and I don't drive
hi guys i have been following you for months ,love yr Mexican insights
I am planning to retire in Merida ,i have been there before and love it,but could you tell us about which parts of the city get flooded during hurricane season?
how about the west part of Merida around uman
Keep doing the great work
Looks like "shopping" is a theme in these neighborhoods.
Truly!
hi guys, I recently returned from PVR and we drove to a cute town called Mascota about 2 hours out and I saw this cafe called Cafe Con Leche. I took a pic but don't know how to share here!! :(
Aw fun!!
@@TravelWTravis I posted it on your FB page!!
Guys, I have a question, what kind of bank account do you recommend for someone, like in my case, who wants to live in Merida, but my income comes from LA. I am a translator working on line one week out of the month for St. John's Community Health. I will appreciate some kind of advice.
You should get an account at Intercam Bank which is located on Paseo Montejo. Super easy to open an account. Lots of expats using this bank
You should take a look at the local parks. I live in Las Brisas, an older neighborhood but we have a very active park. I invite you both to come to my Zumba class any morning Lunes - Viernes 7:30ish in the Triangle park on Calle 26 diagonal in Brisas. You can take a cool off in our pool after Zumba. Open invite.
Omg Zumba in the park is so fun!
Every Colonia has a park and the city provides lots of exercise options. Aleman park is a great example as well. That would make a great video.
I do like my living area to be on the quieter side. Not sure where I should look? Do you have any suggestions?
North outside the perimeter
Yep, up North is much quieter than down in Centro!
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Thank you for always replying! Super appreciative
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Over 100 degrees, mhhh , no thanks. thanks for the tour around that neighborhood. Looks like that town is growing a lot.
😂 yeah It’s tooooasty this time of year!
The good thing about Mexico , there’s is many states with an awesome climates
Hola cómo está usted mi amigos! The wife and I love you both and we think you both are such a beautiful couple! 💕💗
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@@TravelWTravis braces still on fleek bro!
How much would a monthly rent cost on those areas?
How about internet for working at home?
Hi guys, new sub here! Loving your channel. I see you have a car here...what was your car buying experience like, or did you rent? I'm planning to live here for 6 months so I'm not sure if shipping my car would be worth it. Please advise. Thanks!
Hi guys, Now you are driving!!! Did you decide to buy a car?
Sears still exists???
What is a great place to rent a car there?
Underground anything in Yucatan makes no sense. We live on a sponge.
Ice skating rink: I guess that's one way to have air conditioning. When it's 100+ degrees and your "skin is bubblin'", it would be a cool and uncommon feature.
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What side of the road do you drive on in Mexico? Do you speak spanish?
is it hard to drive or get around with your car.
Nope! We never had a car when we were there (except for the odd rental) - we took taxis and Ubers everywhere and it was fine!
Just wanted to ask if you could settle and buy a home where would it be? USA, Mexico or someplace of your dreams?. Thank you for the videos 👍
We need to do a lot more exploring before we figure that out!
@@TravelWTravis Cannot wait to see that video. You big tease.
Thank you. A/C will give you an electric bill more than the rent.
What I don't understand, is the urge to move to a place where there are huge walls surrounding homes, bars on windows (must be what jail s like) razor wire atop the walls. I just don't understand the motivation.
Merida looks like a beautiful city and the neighborhoods look clean and modern! Why are masks still required in Merida when many Mexican cities/states (and most of the world) no longer require them? For example, Puerto Vallarta no longer requires masks and the city never really enforced mask wearing.
I was in Mexico City last week and everyone was wearing a mask.
I’m glad they’re still requiring them!
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Hi guys.
Una pregunta.
Ustedes piensan que México es un país tercermundista.
Deberían de hacer un video sobre este tema .
esa es una pregunta interesante! Creemos que técnicamente podría etiquetarse así (¡que es una etiqueta algo obsoleta!), pero tiene una economía próspera, una infraestructura desarrollada y una baja tasa de mortalidad infantil, por lo que realmente no se ajusta a la descripción. Sin embargo, deberíamos hacer un video sobre esto. ¡Gracias por la sugerencia!
Hi there, I’m very interested in relocating to Merida. I’d like to retire from Nursing of 18 years. I’ll keep viewing your videos but wonder if you all would be willing to chat with me for direction or refer me to tour real estate agent? I’d greatly appreciate it. I appreciate your insight.
Hey there! Our real estate broker's info is the in the description of the video we made with her about a year ago (ruclips.net/video/aT9VZcApA3Q/видео.html), but she asks that people don't reach out until they're in Merida and ready to look at places.
And while we'd love to chat, we're pretty swamped with our full-time jobs and making videos, but we hope our content can point you in the direction of all the resources you need! But if you're considering a move to Merida, we hiiiiighly recommend visiting first (especially during the hotter months) as it's definitely not for everyone! Best of luck and much ❤️!
Stay North, please.
How is your gay life style in Merida? Any problems. What about Medical facilities for older people?
We haven't had any issues as a gay couple in Merida. And there's a number of hospitals/clinics in the area, as it's home to quite a number of retirees! Hope that's helpful!
Montes de Ame is very convenient to a lot of shopping and is a really diverse neighborhood. There's very rich living alongside the very poor. We chose to live in Temozon, because it's growing like crazy, but still has the small town look and feel. There's a fruit and veg stand right around the corner, and an Oxxo a couple of blocks away. Merida is what you make of it. You can disappear, or you can become immersed in the culture. But don't believe everything you see on the internet. It's a big city, and with all the people moving here, crime is increasing too. And food is just as expensive here as it is in the States. Clothing is very expensive, and many of the things you take for granted in the States or Canada are non-existent.
Electricity is 3 tiered. The first tier is subsidized by the government, and is very cheap, The second and third tiers can get very expensive. If you don't have solar installed, and can't live without air conditioning, expect 300+ electric bills every month. Water is cheap, but gas is the same price as it is in Texas due to a trade agreement. Never get an electric stove, as the power goes out frequently, and you won't be able to cook. At least that was our experience in Montes de Ame.
As for buying something new, a lot of homes come completely empty. Those 120K townhomes you see advertised? No kitchen other than countertops, no a/c, no solar, pretty much just an empty box you're going to have to figure out how to finish. Workmanship is incredibly bad too, so don't expect the quality you get in the US (some parts of the US anyway.). You can get hand made furniture that's beautiful, and cheap. Another oddity.
And last but not least, the bureaucracy of getting residency. Merida is so overrun by people moving here, you'll spend the night camping out trying to finish your immigration process. They only take the first 50 people, and if you leave the line to pee or eat, and they call your name, tough luck. You could spend several days in this line trying to just finish one part of the process after you get that impossible appointment at the embassy in the States. Getting your CURP is easy compared to getting your RFC. Merida is over booked for the next several months, so plan on getting that in another city, if you're lucky. If you try to go it alone on any of this stuff, you're going to probably give up and go back to your country of origin, because without an attorney, or an immigration specialist, you're going to lose your mind.