Your video is very informative; you two are great ambassadors for how U.S. citizens should behave abroad. You are calm, polite and respectful. It was a pleasure to watch your video.
Your channel just popped up on my feed. My wife and I LOVE Puerto Vallarta! We have vacationed in Mexico about 7 times now. We were and are still considering buying a small condo in PV. My wife retires in 2 years and I retire 2 years later. We can’t wait for or next trip. We’ve been to, Buciaras, Porto Morelos, Rivera Maya region. We just love Mexico!! Thanks for this information😁
This is awesome! We are wanting to retire in Italy. We even started our channel to document the process. I love hearing other people’s stories and how they accomplished their dreams. We’re in our mid 50s. Good luck and thank you for sharing!
As Mexican and thanks to foreigners we have learned to enjoy and appreciate everything we have in Mexico, now we call it the Mexican dream and I am very happy that everyone can enjoy it too
@@azul8203 and you should stop saying this shit “gentrifying immigrants!” we are in a global world, this is happening all over the world. USA is full of mugrosos illegals. Gringos come to Mexico to "spend" money and make Mexico safer, so, take your shit away
@@azul8203I think most people take their surroundings for granted if they have always lived there. There’s nothing wrong with someone having their eyes opened to their own blessings, even if it’s foreigners pointing it out to them.
I don't know why RUclips recommended your channel, but I was so excited to hear from Americans who also moved to Puerto Vallarta. I moved there in 1993 following a vacation, and I just knew I had to go back. I got a job as an OPC at the Villa del Palmar, which is where I stayed on vacation. At first I lived in a charming, gated apartment building near the marina. Then, after having my apartment broken into twice, I moved to the whole other side of town near the Zona Romantica on a street called Calle Jacarandas off of Basilio Badillo. It was the most fantastic apartment, high up on a hill, backing up to the jungle with a full view of the entire bay, including the Sleeping Lady mountain to the north. It was HUGE, and every unit except the owner's penthouse (which I was just below) has a small swimming pool on a private balcony. If you haven't gone over that way and tried Marisma's street tacos, you simply must. It's on Naranjo at Venustiano Carranza. You will not be sorry, I promise you. I live in Redondo Beach, California, now, which I chose because it reminds me so much of Vallarta. I would so love to go back someday to visit and bring my husband so he can see where I lived, but I'm really afraid of how it will feel to me compared to how rustic and genuinely Mexican it was 20+ years ago. Back then, the biggest grocery and department store was Gigante. Now there's a Walmart and a Sam's Club ― yuck. Krispy Creme? Starbucks? No thanks. And an Office Max? What the heck? At least Señor Frog's is still there! LOL Thanks for the tour of your lovely apartment!
Hola! Thanks for watching and commenting! Sounds like you enjoyed Vallarta as much as we are enjoying it now. We, too, love the old Mexico feel which is why we live in the neighborhood. (Even though we are living in a very modern apartment). We will do a walking tour of our area soon, so people can get a feel for it. Those stores you mentioned are mostly up north near the hotel zone...too much like the states for our tastes. There are two Starbucks near the malecón but we go to the local stores.
I just flew back from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and it is beautiful. I love the beaches there and the new condos are magnificent. It was my first time in P. V. and so relaxing, and the food is to die for all I can say everything is fresh I also went to Mexico City and Guadalajara back in the fall of this year. I have not been to both cities since 1980 when I was 24 years old. I had gone with a couple of buddies who had family in both cities. I only have family in California and Texas. I could not believe how much Mexico City and Guadalajara has grown in over 40 years. Especially Guadalajara, it is considered the Silicon Valley of Mexico and the homes there are just amazing with beautiful greenery. In 1980 there were no high-rise buildings there. But now they are everywhere. I had seen a Penthouse that they were selling there on the 40 or 50th floor the views were amazing. My neighbor and his wife just got back from a 7-day Mexican cruise, and he loved Mazatlan. That will be my next stop next year.
@@thomasfranco5997 I’m so glad you enjoyed Puerto Vallarta. It’s an amazing place for sure. 👍🏻 Thanks for being here. Any suggestions for future videos?
Transplanted Californian, living in Akron, Ohio. I lived in Morelia for almost 1 year just after graduation from high school. That was soooo good for my spanish and confidence with the language. Once you learn a lot of words, then you can construct sentences around them. Also learn, popular words of the area like: andale, que barbadad, apudade, ejohley...i may not spell the word right but it sounds good in a sentence. In Spain, add "vale" at the end of your sentences. Like is Mexico they might day " pues" or " ojala"...when forming a sentence, or just pausing during a conversation. Dont give up on your Spanish, as you can tell im still learning. I actually can tell a joke in Spanish and get a nice reaction. I do like in Spain where they use the Vosotros form of verbs. I dont like it in U.S schools where they didnt teach me that form.
New subscriber here! Love the videos and all the information you both are sharing. I'm also a veteran Army. I want to say Thank you for service to you both. I'm enjoying the videos, please keep posting. Thank you!😊✨️
You live very close to us. We live in Caloso by the river. We’ve lived here since 2018 full time. From Toronto. This is a great neighbourhood. Close to everything. I sent your video to some Floridians considering moving to PV. Glad you landed in a good spot. 😊
Hola! Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy to have your here! We love noCA as we visited several times while we were in our RV. The expat lifestyle is amazing and we love it a lot. Have a great day!
Northern CA here! Love the info and love you 2! So glad you are enjoying your retirement with travel- that’s my goal too. Now I am going to subscribe and see where else you 2 have been!
@@CatCat-v5g Hi! It's called Two Vegans in Mexico. We have a small group of followers who like to know where to find vegetarian or vegan food around Mexico. Glad to have you here!
This little place is adorable! I love seeing you can rent a fully equipt and modern place for that price! It brings hope! I will have to watch your other video to see if you have any on getting your residency and the process 👍
Thanks for watching and commenting. Glad you like our apartment. Yes, we do have a video about our experience getting our residency but we recommend using a facilitator. We used "GreenGo for Gringos". They were awesome :)
Great video! Thanks for sharing! We have a home in Mazatlan, in a completely local neighborhood! We are working on our Spanish. That's a must. Take care!
Hola! Thanks for watching and commenting. How fun is that, living in Mazatlán. Do you live there year round? We are coming to visit for one day on a cruise in November to see the city. Any suggestions?
@@RetiredLifeMexico Hola! Well since you live near the beach anyway, I would probably check out Plazuela Machado. There are great food options and cool little ice cream shops ect. But you could do that going over to Stone island as well! Its a beautiful beach on the other side of Mazatlan and from the port and wouldn't take long to get there. Since you have to take a boat over which is like 5 mins. You could lounge and enjoy the beach. Or you could take a pulmonia (open air taxi) and get a tour. Most will do a tour for a decent price! I think that would be fabulous and you could see a lot of Mazatlan! We only get to visit a couple times a year as we are not retired quite yet. Still have a kid graduating in 2025. Yay! Haha. We don't live in any of the tourist areas. It's perfect for us! I hope you have a wonderful Cruise! We won't be there until Dec. Take care!
Thanks for your quick response! We're excited to visit Mazatlán. I think we'll try and do a tour via pulmonía and see as much as we can. Enjoy your last year with the kiddo. They grow up so fast!
I'm having difficulty not saying that you are being over charged however prices are subjective. So as long as you are satisfied, comfortable and safe that is all that should matter. I will be following your channel. I really enjoyed this video.
Hola! Thanks for watching and commenting! It's ok for you to say you think we are overpaying and being overcharged. But like you stated, price is subjective and we do feel safe and comfortable here. We hear stories of others who pay a lot less than we do and they also give up some of our comforts, ie. air-conditioning, washer-dryer, and a decent kitchen. Also, location, location, location. We are paying for that as well. We're planning on doing some videos of other rentals in the different neighborhoods. Stay tuned! Enjoy your day :)
Great video. Three winters ago I lived in Mexico City and really enjoyed it, as it was half the prices of the coastal areas. If I was going to live in Mexico near the Ocean I would go to Puerto Vallarta. I am in Europe these past few years as I prefer a drier climate. I understand your Temecula comment 😅 as I had a good friend living there. You are in an excellent area for expats.
Glad to hear that you like Mexico! We love it here, but you are right, the coast gets really hot during the summer. We will be checking out other inland cities next summer for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting! Buen día :)
Are there any problems down there due to the US deportaions? What is crime rate in general in PV? Can single person live on $1,500 per month w/out scrimping & suffering. VERY interested. THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO & INFORMATION. BTW, the vid of Barbro was interesting as well. Do you guys live near each other. Thx again 😊❤
So far we feel very safe living here and no problems due to the US deportations at this time. There is some petty crime, like pick-pockets/purse snatching as in any tourist town...we're recording a video this week about that as a matter-of-fact. One could live on $1500 usd a month but you have to get your residency first...that might be an issue. Did you see our recent video about that? We live close to each other as it is a 15-20 minute bus ride through town (10 pesos). Otherwise we meet up in town and walk all over the place! Thanks for being here!
Thank you so much for posting this. I learned a lot. You gave me hope i maybe able to retire in one of the States in Mexico. You both are awesome couple. Looking forward to watching future video.
Hello 🤗, New subscriber here. So glad you're enjoying Puerto Vallarta, my daughter and I spent a week there its beautiful. It was barely wheelchair accessible, most of the time we had to stay in the streets because of the side walks didn't have the cut outs. we were able to go fishing because the captain had extra help to carry me on/off the boat ⛵.
You are right about that. The sidewalks are very difficult to manage, even if you don't use a wheelchair. I am glad you were able to go fishing at least! And the malecón is sort of smooth. Thanks for watching and subscribing. We appreciate you :)
Ha ha, I lived in a rental A-frame out in the woods for a couple of years. Every once in awhile when showering I'd get a nice electrical wake-up.....that was crazy scary as hell!
I rented an apartment by the River Cuales there that had a "Suicide Shower" with absolutely NO water pressure! It also had one of those long keys that are more like a screwdriver than a key, half the time I had to leave that door unlocked because didn't want to spend the night outside on the street! LOL I lied and gave the place a decent review on Airbnb. After that I was like just spend the extra money and treat yourself to nice living arrangements. I like your apartment but I kind of agree with some of the viewers that $1500 seems a little high. But what matters is that the two of you are happy not what other people think. When I move to Mexico permanently and if I decide to live in Puerto Vallarta, I will look up your realtor. Thanks
Isn't it interesting the different places one can rent? I think we've decided to spend a little more and be comfortable. Also, there are so many youtubers who like to point out the really inexpensive places you can find, if you are willing to give up some things, ie. air conditioning, washer-dryer, mosquito screening, etc. We're past living like we can't afford a little better. And, yes, our realtor is the best! Thanks for watching and commenting. Enjoy your day!
Thanks so much for the info. I spend every January in Puerto Vallarta in an oceanfront condo, but am considering other locations. Hope to see you there 😊
I’m also from Cali. Beautiful new rental n glad U both like it, but for me, it’s a lil costly. If given the opportunity, I’d probably go for the lower cost place. Ty for sharing.🥰Enjoyed it subscribed.💕Btw, love that the market is 2 blocks away U have a beautiful view n it’s also a 15 minute walk away to the beach.🏝️🏖️
Hola! Thanks for watching and commenting. We love the location and you are right, there are several that are less expensive. We are going to do some videos showing them in the future. What part of Cali are you in? Enjoy your day!
Thanks for watching and commenting. Here in Puerto Vallarta we use: Dave and Kim GreenGo4Gringo on Facebook I thought about getting that guide, but I think we found all the information we needed by joining Facebook groups and watching youtube. I'm sure the guide is a good source of information, though. What area of Mexico are you looking at?
You 😅didn’t mention whether utilities, internet, etc., are included in your $1500 rent. I’m in Ajijic, and it’s getting rather expensive here. Did you ever consider Mazatlan?
@@dennyup yes, we only pay extra for electricity which runs between 10-30 a month and extra for live TV (about $15) a month. We haven’t spent much time in Mazatlán but maybe in the future we’ll visit for a longer stay.
I don’t get excited for anything in Mexico. It all seems so old and dirty and isn’t it dangerous also? I am sure spots are beautiful but the rest is sketchy. But I was curious so I watched your video. I have meet many people that go and stay at those all exclusive places but they say you have. To stay inside of the area to stay safe. Good luck I am glad you feel safe there and like it for the affordability. Have a wonderful retirement and you seem like a very nice couple.👍☮️
Thank you for this video 😊 New subscriber and appreciate your honesty. I have only beennin Yucatan, but dobplan on exploring more of Mexico. I prefer to live and stay away from tourists in local neighborhoods 😊
Hola, thanks for watching and subscribing! You sound like someone who lives as we do...near the beautiful areas, but not so much in the tourist zones. Enjoy your day!
Thanks for watching! We pay via bank transfer. Some landlords have accounts where youl directly send funds from your US bank to theirs, others have it so you go to the bank and deposit money into their account through the ATM. Others require cash every month. Still others want you to pay the entire 6 months, or year, or whatever you have agreed upon up front! We are able to pay through our bank automatically every month.
Rents in PV are definitely going up. It is kond of funny you mentioned Temecula, I used to live there as well. I liked Temecula, but it was too expensive for me so I moved north to Riverside.
Yeah, we're kind of hard to miss, but I get your meaning. We still love it here and feel blessed to be able to live here. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hola. Thanks for watching and commenting. Here's Fred's info: Fred and Dave's PV Property WhatsApp: (52) 322 151 2235 Email: rentalpropertiespv@outlook.com Are you coming to Puerto Vallarta soon?
Where can I find Ur rental agent. I want to retire in PV. I live in Galveston Texas. I’ve been coming to PV since 1986. I know I will Definitely need help finding a Good Tental in a Good Neighborhood. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
Hola! We did check it out for one day on our cruise stop. Looks like a nice quiet area and we may have to visit again to see more. Do you live there? Thanks for watching and commenting. Enjoy your day!
Oh sorry, I am posting in the comments here individually when people ask so he doesn't get junk calls. Fred & Dave's PV Property Whatsapp: 322 151 2235 Email: rentalpropertiespv@outlook.com Are you coming to Puerto Vallarta any time soon?
@@RetiredLifeMexico we retired 2 years ago n planned on SNOWBIRDING (2-3 months) to get away from the cold( we are in suburb outside of Chicago, Il). I went to PV many years ago. Wanted to return, but as you mentioned it is so hard to find an an Airbnb that’s decent n also in a walkable and safe neighborhood, as we can’t afford a car rental for 2-3 months. This year we are planning to go to Baja California Mexico n staying in La Paz. My husband n I are Spanish speaking, from Puerto Rico, but he’s been listening to the news showing crime in n is afraid of going to Mexico. So maybe we’ll try PV in 2026( Jan, Feb, n March).
That will be nice to visit La Paz. Lots of opportunity for swimming there according to our friends who visited last year. It's great that you speak Spanish, it's so fun to be able to talk to the people who live here. The news does focus on the bad stuff in Mexico...but that's like focusing on the bad stuff in Chicago. Our sons attended med school in Chicago and we visited them often. I never felt scared there, as long as I didn't walk around at night, etc. Same goes for our neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta. I hope you enjoy your time in La Paz. I would be interested in hearing how it goes! Enjoy :)
When choosing an Airbnb stay do you look for rock bottom nightly prices ? If so, you get what you are paying for . As an Airbnb owner in PV , my listing is rather lux yet very price competitive. . You just need to look at the listing pages better .
Hola, thanks for watching and commenting. We have since learned to read the listing pages better, that's for sure. We also rely heavily on the comments from past visitors, however, they tend to be overstated due to the Airbnb rules. Pictures are important as well. We don't look for the cheapest rental because we really need a kitchen and the location is important. I would love to see your Airbnb if you'd be willing to show it to us. We can do a video tour!
Thanks for watching and commenting! Glad you liked the video. Here is Fred's information: Fred and Dave's PV Property WhatsApp: +52 322 151 2235 Email: rentalpropertiespv@outlook.com Hope that helps :)
Hi! The year-round temperature here in Puerto Vallarta is warm enough that we don't need any heating system. Other parts of Mexico do require it in the winter. I have an Air Fryer that substitutes for an oven...takes some getting used to, but I don't bake anything huge, so not a problem. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Hola! I am referencing the Emiliano Zapata market...which has La California fresh fruits/vegeys and Norma's across the street is called Baca. There are also fresh meats/poultry, etc in the market. Two tortillerias and another fresh fruit/vegey store on the corner! It is a wonderful place...all of it right there!
Vallarta that is now considered the most expensive place for rents in Latin America. We live 1/2 & 1/2 in Canada and PV. Many things are now more expensive in PV then Québec city. I know of many who will not return
Hola. Thanks for watching and commenting. That's an interesting statistic. Which part of Puerto Vallarta do you live in? We sure see a lot of Canadians and other snow birds around and about. Where might the others go instead of Puerto Vallarta?
Never been there but it must be nice . Obviously living in one country for six months and then six months in another will end up being expensive as every six months you are buying plane tickets and are maintaining 2 different homes all year long . The math will never work with the six months here six months there routine but maybe worth it for some to avoid the brutal winters
Yes, there are trade-offs for everything. I hear those winters can be brutal. The math may not make sense but some people are certainly doing it. We have met several who are only paying for the six months they are here, not all year. They worked it out years ago. Thanks for watching and commenting. Enjoy your day!
Somehow came across your video. Very informative. I’m Puerto Rican and love Mexico. I haven’t been there in quite awhile though. I’d love to take my kids. I’d need a 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom though. 😊 Any information on your agent would be awesome.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Here's Fred's info: Fred & Dave's PV Property WhatsApp: 322 151 2235 Email: rentalpropertiespv@outlook.com Good luck with your plans. Let us know if you decide to visit here in Puerto Vallarta :)
electrical wires in the shower? How do you make sure you don't get an Airbnb with that? Oh my goodness Puerto Vallarta does not sound as easy as some other places is it because it is such a touristy area maybe?
Yes, we have stayed at a lot of Airbnbs and some are nicer than others. You can see pictures of the places on the Airbnb website. I don't think Puerto Vallarta is any different than most places. One just has to be sure to do your due diligence when searching for accommodations.
I wonder if anyone that retireds in Mexico . Do anyone move to small towns ? Not Your regular places where people go . I know rent can be way cheaper is smaller towns .
Yes, I am sure they do live in smaller towns. They speak more Spanish than a lot of people who move here. It's very possible to pay a lot less for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting!
There is a rather large expat community in a little town called Ajijic that's near Lake Chapala. It's not far from Guadalajara, which is a fantastic city.
It doesn't seem to be too difficult to find a place that will accept pets. We have several friends with pets; and even in our apartment building there are several small dogs.
Hi. Anyone can give me advice on how to find a place to rent in P.V. ? Never been to Mexico before and I have no idea how go about finding a place once I'm there.
Hi, thanks for watching and commenting. You could start by emailing our friend and rental agent: Fred Peters: rentalpropertiespv@outlook.com. Good luck!
Great information, always enjoy your videos, we have been to PV many times but this coming January we decided to go to Playa del Carmen, and was wondering if there is any good vegan restaurants to try. We have tried your recommendations in PV and appreciate any insight.
Hola! Happy to see you here! We have not been to Playa del Carmen yet. They say it is really hot during hurricane season so we stayed away and then to travel there during the winter is a little bit difficult as we so enjoy Vallarta at that time. Don't know about any vegan restaurants there, but remember, the Happy Cow app is your friend! Maybe there is a vegan/vegetarian facebook page for Playa del Carmen? Let us know what you find :) Enjoy your day!
Sounds like you guys have been really, REALLY gringo-priced, even for PV. This is bad, because this raises the prices for everyone else in PV, even the locals who most certainly could not afford USD$1500-2500/month. I really do wish people haggle more and insist on local prices for that reason. On the positive side, I just stumbled on your channel and quite liked it, so far. Subscribing
Hola. Thanks for watching and commenting. Do you live here in PV? Or do you visit often? We have plans to show other neighborhoods around town so people can see how some of the local people have benefited from our presence here. Thanks for subscribing. Happy to have you here.
Hi! We do not have a car anymore, and we sold the RV, too! It is so freeing not to have to worry about all things a car entails. Thanks for watching and commenting!
We rent year 'round so we can travel to and fro. We travel to other parts of Mexico and to visit family in the states during the hot months here in Vallarta. Thanks for watching and commenting! Have a great day :)
Hola, thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, the 1500 includes internet, water, gas and building maintenance. We pay extra for electricity averaging $20 usd a month. It gets charged every two months, so we will see how it has changed with our use of air conditioning this past month. No need for ac come November though! It really depends on the neighborhood so we are going to do some neighborhood tours in the future to check them out! Have you been to PV before?
@@RetiredLifeMexico Thanks for the info. Since it can be really hot and humid, approximately how much does your electricity run you per month? I only ask because we are also considering Merida Mexico and I know it is extremely hot there as well and I heard that your electricity bill can go pretty high. Just trying to create our budget for living in Mexico. Thanks again for the video.
It's really like comparing apples and oranges and we have not been to Merida in yet as we also have heard that it is really hot in the summer. Yes, it is hot and humid here in the summer but it really depends on the neighborhood you live in because they charge the electricity rate based on usage and zones. For example, we understand that in the hotel zone it can be very expensive. We have been paying less than 20 usd a month before the summer heat. We have been back in Vallarta since September 5 and it has been really hot and humid so we've been using ac every day and night. When we get our bill we will see how much it has gone up! They say it is based on an average amount of usage over the year to determine your rate. We'll let you know!
A big reason for not overpaying on rent and helping to gentrify the neighborhood is the devastating effect it has on the indigenous community living on $6 a day. It’s driving prices up so high that they can’t afford to live in their own town(s). ✨ Please avoid contributing to the problem if you can ✨
Thanks for watching and commenting. It is a big issue here for sure. I think there is a fine line between the good and the bad aspects of us foreigners coming to Mexico and spending our money here. We spend more money on rent and spend more money in the local economy as well. Enjoy your day!
Hello…coincidentally, I live in Temecula and I’m considering moving to Mexico. Is it possible for you to DM Fred’s contact info to me? Also, how difficult do you think it would be to find lodging with my 2 cats?
Hi! Here's Fred's info: Fred & Dave's PV Property WhatsApp: 322 151 2235 Email: rentalpropertiespv@outlook.com I don't think it is too difficult to find a place that accepts pets. Good luck with the search. We love it here! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Have you ever considered Bucerias? I don’t live there but have visited several times. It’s just as beautiful, quieter, and is way less touristy with a much more community feel and, the streets are way safer to navigate.
We have visited Bucerias and have a different take. When you visit do you stay on the beach side or the mountain side? We stayed on the beach side and rarely heard any Spanish due to all of the tourists. It is pretty and the sidewalks are easier to navigate, but too many tourists for our taste. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate your perspective. Enjoy your day!
@@RetiredLifeMexico we stay with friends who have a house on the beach side but have explored the upper east side as well. This year we are staying across the highway. Yes, it can be touristy (usually only the ocean side and Centro though) but I think that can be said for a lot of places during high season.
You are right about that. We don't go to the touristy spots much here during the high season either. So far we are enjoying the community we are building here in Vallarta, but who knows. Maybe in the future we will look more into Bucerias. What do you do during your stay when in Bucerias?
@@RetiredLifeMexico we are farmers in Saskatchewan Canada so only go for a 2 week holiday. We’ve been on walking food tours, go to markets, take the local bus to La Cruz and Sayulita, go on hikes, walk the beach and look for seaglass.
That's wonderful! It is so fun to be able to visit for a couple of weeks and be on holiday. As people who are living here, we are not on holiday so we have really worked on finding friends and community to bond with. It's a different take on enjoying Mexico. Thanks again for commenting. Have you visited Puerto Vallarta? We finally were able to get our relatives who love Bucerias to come visit us last time they were here! They said they enjoyed it. :)
Hola! His name is Fred and his contact information is: Fred & Dave's PV Property WhatsApp +52 322 151 2235 Email: rentalpropertiespv@outlook.com Good luck on your search! Keep us posted if you move here :)
holy cow, paying that much, both you and the landlords are doing the locals a disservice. Way over priced, taking advantage of the Gringos. I've seen apartments literally on the beach with the ocean in view right out the window, literally on the water 100 feet from the shore for under $600. Just insane, and yes, also furnished, that's normal. Otherwise thanks for the video, I'll take a sponge bath over that shower!
@@Pete-c9i hi there. So of course we’re going to disagree with your comment but I would really like to know where you find an apartment like you describe here in Vallarta. I’d love to see it.
@RetiredLifeMexico not about agreeing or disagreeing, it's just what it is. Puerta is a touristy area, but even I seen videos of a lady who lived up the road in the mountains, from what I remember definitely under 1k and much nicer. Here is a link to a lady who has better integrated with the locals and haven't been taken advantage of by crappy landlords (lake chapala) m.ruclips.net/user/results?sp=mAEA&search_query=i+pay+%24460%2Fmonth+to+live+by+a+lake+in+mexico feel free to please read the comments in the video; what i said ealier wasn't an attack, its just a fact. If I can find the beach front apt for $550 again I'll send it. Otherwise only one's benefitting the most from you is the landlords who don't care about you or their own people. Good luck.
@@RetiredLifeMexico search $600 Mexican Casita by the Beach - from 3 yrs ago, but still not a rip off amount. I want to find the apt I seen literally on the water if I do I'll tell you the title.
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Your video is very informative; you two are great ambassadors for how U.S. citizens should behave abroad. You are calm, polite and respectful. It was a pleasure to watch your video.
Awww. What a nice thing to say. Thanks for watching and commenting. We are enjoying sharing our adventures. Have a great day!
Your channel just popped up on my feed. My wife and I LOVE Puerto Vallarta! We have vacationed in Mexico about 7 times now. We were and are still considering buying a small condo in PV. My wife retires in 2 years and I retire 2 years later. We can’t wait for or next trip. We’ve been to, Buciaras, Porto Morelos, Rivera Maya region. We just love Mexico!! Thanks for this information😁
That is awesome! We also love Mexico! 🙂 Glad to have you here on our channel. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
This is awesome! We are wanting to retire in Italy. We even started our channel to document the process. I love hearing other people’s stories and how they accomplished their dreams. We’re in our mid 50s. Good luck and thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching and commenting! We’ll check out your channel. We’re having a ball traveling and I hope you will, too!
@ Thank you so much!!😊
As Mexican and thanks to foreigners we have learned to enjoy and appreciate everything we have in Mexico, now we call it the Mexican dream and I am very happy that everyone can enjoy it too
Gracias! We love living here and enjoying your country and your culture.! Thanks for being so welcoming!
That is a great way to look at it
You should learn to appreciate your country and culture through shared experiences with your people, not “gentrifying immigrants!”
@@azul8203 and you should stop saying this shit “gentrifying immigrants!” we are in a global world, this is happening all over the world. USA is full of mugrosos illegals. Gringos come to Mexico to "spend" money and make Mexico safer, so, take your shit away
@@azul8203I think most people take their surroundings for granted if they have always lived there. There’s nothing wrong with someone having their eyes opened to their own blessings, even if it’s foreigners pointing it out to them.
I don't know why RUclips recommended your channel, but I was so excited to hear from Americans who also moved to Puerto Vallarta. I moved there in 1993 following a vacation, and I just knew I had to go back.
I got a job as an OPC at the Villa del Palmar, which is where I stayed on vacation. At first I lived in a charming, gated apartment building near the marina. Then, after having my apartment broken into twice, I moved to the whole other side of town near the Zona Romantica on a street called Calle Jacarandas off of Basilio Badillo.
It was the most fantastic apartment, high up on a hill, backing up to the jungle with a full view of the entire bay, including the Sleeping Lady mountain to the north. It was HUGE, and every unit except the owner's penthouse (which I was just below) has a small swimming pool on a private balcony.
If you haven't gone over that way and tried Marisma's street tacos, you simply must. It's on Naranjo at Venustiano Carranza. You will not be sorry, I promise you.
I live in Redondo Beach, California, now, which I chose because it reminds me so much of Vallarta. I would so love to go back someday to visit and bring my husband so he can see where I lived, but I'm really afraid of how it will feel to me compared to how rustic and genuinely Mexican it was 20+ years ago. Back then, the biggest grocery and department store was Gigante. Now there's a Walmart and a Sam's Club ― yuck. Krispy Creme? Starbucks? No thanks. And an Office Max? What the heck? At least Señor Frog's is still there! LOL
Thanks for the tour of your lovely apartment!
Hola! Thanks for watching and commenting! Sounds like you enjoyed Vallarta as much as we are enjoying it now. We, too, love the old Mexico feel which is why we live in the neighborhood. (Even though we are living in a very modern apartment). We will do a walking tour of our area soon, so people can get a feel for it. Those stores you mentioned are mostly up north near the hotel zone...too much like the states for our tastes. There are two Starbucks near the malecón but we go to the local stores.
I just flew back from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and it is beautiful. I love the beaches there and the new condos are magnificent. It was my first time in P. V. and so relaxing, and the food is to die for all I can say everything is fresh I also went to Mexico City and Guadalajara back in the fall of this year. I have not been to both cities since 1980 when I was 24 years old. I had gone with a couple of buddies who had family in both cities. I only have family in California and Texas. I could not believe how much Mexico City and Guadalajara has grown in over 40 years. Especially Guadalajara, it is considered the Silicon Valley of Mexico and the homes there are just amazing with beautiful greenery. In 1980 there were no high-rise buildings there. But now they are everywhere. I had seen a Penthouse that they were selling there on the 40 or 50th floor the views were amazing. My neighbor and his wife just got back from a 7-day Mexican cruise, and he loved Mazatlan. That will be my next stop next year.
@@thomasfranco5997 I’m so glad you enjoyed Puerto Vallarta. It’s an amazing place for sure. 👍🏻 Thanks for being here. Any suggestions for future videos?
Transplanted Californian, living in Akron, Ohio. I lived in Morelia for almost 1 year just after graduation from high school. That was soooo good for my spanish and confidence with the language. Once you learn a lot of words, then you can construct sentences around them. Also learn, popular words of the area like: andale, que barbadad, apudade, ejohley...i may not spell the word right but it sounds good in a sentence. In Spain, add "vale" at the end of your sentences. Like is Mexico they might day " pues" or " ojala"...when forming a sentence, or just pausing during a conversation. Dont give up on your Spanish, as you can tell im still learning. I actually can tell a joke in Spanish and get a nice reaction.
I do like in Spain where they use the Vosotros form of verbs. I dont like it in U.S schools where they didnt teach me that form.
Great tips! Thanks for sharing ❤️
Instant follow - you both have such lovely kind energy and I love the accents . Love from New Zealand 🇳🇿
Awesome! Thanks for watching and commenting. You are our first kiwi :) Enjoy your day
Very nice apartment,well finished.
New subscriber here! Love the videos and all the information you both are sharing. I'm also a veteran Army. I want to say Thank you for service to you both. I'm enjoying the videos, please keep posting. Thank you!😊✨️
Thanks for your service as well ! And thanks for watching ❤
You live very close to us. We live in Caloso by the river. We’ve lived here since 2018 full time. From Toronto. This is a great neighbourhood. Close to everything. I sent your video to some Floridians considering moving to PV. Glad you landed in a good spot. 😊
That's awesome that you are enjoying Caloso! We love this area. Maybe we'll see you out n' about! Thanks for watching and commenting :) Buen día!
New fan here … noCA retiree, 68 … intrigued by the expat lifestyle change … I’m looking forward to hearing your story. Thank you for sharing.
Hola! Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy to have your here! We love noCA as we visited several times while we were in our RV. The expat lifestyle is amazing and we love it a lot. Have a great day!
Love Puerto Vallarta!!! Thanks for sharing.
Northern CA here! Love the info and love you 2! So glad you are enjoying your retirement with travel- that’s my goal too. Now I am going to subscribe and see where else you 2 have been!
Thanks for watching and your nice comments. Glad to have you here!
I didn't know that you guys had a second channel! Thanks for sharing your stories about the different places that you have lived.
@@cindyk3076 hola! We just started this one to help people see what it’s like living as retired people in Mexico 🇲🇽. Glad to see you here 😀
@@RetiredLifeMexico What's the 1st channel.. (I'm new here)?
@@CatCat-v5g Hi! It's called Two Vegans in Mexico. We have a small group of followers who like to know where to find vegetarian or vegan food around Mexico. Glad to have you here!
Great location. I love that produce store. That was my go to place to shop when I stayed in Puerto Vallarta.
For us, it's all about location, location, location! We love our neighborhood and Norma's produce store. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Airbnb is garbage each year is getting worst. I used it in the beginning was great . Thanks for sharing 🙌
It is getting very expensive to stay in Airbnbs. We are happy to be in our apartment. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great day!
Im so happy I found you guys! I’m in Simi Valley freezing
Happy to have you here! Sorry you are freezing! Sending warm thoughts your way :)
This little place is adorable! I love seeing you can rent a fully equipt and modern place for that price! It brings hope! I will have to watch your other video to see if you have any on getting your residency and the process 👍
Thanks for watching and commenting. Glad you like our apartment. Yes, we do have a video about our experience getting our residency but we recommend using a facilitator. We used "GreenGo for Gringos". They were awesome :)
@RetiredLifeMexico thanks so much!! I will note this! Have a wonderful weekend!
Great video! Thanks for sharing! We have a home in Mazatlan, in a completely local neighborhood! We are working on our Spanish. That's a must. Take care!
Hola! Thanks for watching and commenting. How fun is that, living in Mazatlán. Do you live there year round? We are coming to visit for one day on a cruise in November to see the city. Any suggestions?
@@RetiredLifeMexico Hola! Well since you live near the beach anyway, I would probably check out Plazuela Machado. There are great food options and cool little ice cream shops ect. But you could do that going over to Stone island as well! Its a beautiful beach on the other side of Mazatlan and from the port and wouldn't take long to get there. Since you have to take a boat over which is like 5 mins. You could lounge and enjoy the beach. Or you could take a pulmonia (open air taxi) and get a tour. Most will do a tour for a decent price! I think that would be fabulous and you could see a lot of Mazatlan! We only get to visit a couple times a year as we are not retired quite yet. Still have a kid graduating in 2025. Yay! Haha. We don't live in any of the tourist areas. It's perfect for us! I hope you have a wonderful Cruise! We won't be there until Dec. Take care!
Thanks for your quick response! We're excited to visit Mazatlán. I think we'll try and do a tour via pulmonía and see as much as we can. Enjoy your last year with the kiddo. They grow up so fast!
I'm having difficulty not saying that you are being over charged however prices are subjective. So as long as you are satisfied, comfortable and safe that is all that should matter. I will be following your channel. I really enjoyed this video.
Hola! Thanks for watching and commenting! It's ok for you to say you think we are overpaying and being overcharged. But like you stated, price is subjective and we do feel safe and comfortable here. We hear stories of others who pay a lot less than we do and they also give up some of our comforts, ie. air-conditioning, washer-dryer, and a decent kitchen. Also, location, location, location. We are paying for that as well. We're planning on doing some videos of other rentals in the different neighborhoods. Stay tuned! Enjoy your day :)
Great video. Three winters ago I lived in Mexico City and really enjoyed it, as it was half the prices of the coastal areas. If I was going to live in Mexico near the Ocean I would go to Puerto Vallarta. I am in Europe these past few years as I prefer a drier climate. I understand your Temecula comment 😅 as I had a good friend living there. You are in an excellent area for expats.
Glad to hear that you like Mexico! We love it here, but you are right, the coast gets really hot during the summer. We will be checking out other inland cities next summer for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting! Buen día :)
Thank you so much for sharing your experience in finding a rental in PV.
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting ::)
Such a pleasant couple. This video is well done.
Thanks for watching! Glad to have you here :)
I like the apartment! “Living accommodations are quite different from the US so when you find something that suits you, go for it!!!
We are happy with our place. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Are there any problems down there due to the US deportaions? What is crime rate in general in
PV? Can single person live on
$1,500 per month w/out scrimping & suffering. VERY interested. THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO & INFORMATION.
BTW, the vid of Barbro was interesting as well. Do you guys live near each other. Thx again
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So far we feel very safe living here and no problems due to the US deportations at this time. There is some petty crime, like pick-pockets/purse snatching as in any tourist town...we're recording a video this week about that as a matter-of-fact. One could live on $1500 usd a month but you have to get your residency first...that might be an issue. Did you see our recent video about that?
We live close to each other as it is a 15-20 minute bus ride through town (10 pesos). Otherwise we meet up in town and walk all over the place! Thanks for being here!
Thank you so much for posting this. I learned a lot. You gave me hope i maybe able to retire in one of the States in Mexico. You both are awesome couple. Looking forward to watching future video.
Thanks for watching and commenting. That's a really nice thing to say. There is hope for all of us to live in Mexico. Have a great day!
Apartment tour starts at 13:30.
What a great video! Your apartment looks perfect!
Thanks, Dory. We love our place! Just a little bigger than our RV. Hope you're having a great day!
Hello 🤗, New subscriber here. So glad you're enjoying Puerto Vallarta, my daughter and I spent a week there its beautiful. It was barely wheelchair accessible, most of the time we had to stay in the streets because of the side walks didn't have the cut outs. we were able to go fishing because the captain had extra help to carry me on/off the boat ⛵.
You are right about that. The sidewalks are very difficult to manage, even if you don't use a wheelchair. I am glad you were able to go fishing at least! And the malecón is sort of smooth. Thanks for watching and subscribing. We appreciate you :)
Much better, 👍
I love your videos .very good videos good information thanks so much 😊🙏🙏🙏 mary from illinois
Hola! Thanks for watching and commenting! Glad you are enjoying the videos. Happy to have you here!
great info, thanks for the video
Nice meeting you ,
Hi Kathy, nice meeting you as well! Thanks for watching and commenting! Hasta luego!
New subscriber great video thank you.
Thanks for watching and commenting! Glad you liked the video. Happy to have you here!
Great video, very informative. Thank you!
Thanks and thanks for watching!
Ha ha, I lived in a rental A-frame out in the woods for a couple of years. Every once in awhile when showering I'd get a nice electrical wake-up.....that was crazy scary as hell!
Crazy! Glad it was only a “small” jolt! Thanks for watching and commenting ❤
You two are lovely to get her. Safe travels.
Thanks, and thanks for watching!
I rented an apartment by the River Cuales there that had a "Suicide Shower" with absolutely NO water pressure! It also had one of those long keys that are more like a screwdriver than a key, half the time I had to leave that door unlocked because didn't want to spend the night outside on the street! LOL I lied and gave the place a decent review on Airbnb. After that I was like just spend the extra money and treat yourself to nice living arrangements. I like your apartment but I kind of agree with some of the viewers that $1500 seems a little high. But what matters is that the two of you are happy not what other people think. When I move to Mexico permanently and if I decide to live in Puerto Vallarta, I will look up your realtor. Thanks
Isn't it interesting the different places one can rent? I think we've decided to spend a little more and be comfortable. Also, there are so many youtubers who like to point out the really inexpensive places you can find, if you are willing to give up some things, ie. air conditioning, washer-dryer, mosquito screening, etc. We're past living like we can't afford a little better. And, yes, our realtor is the best! Thanks for watching and commenting. Enjoy your day!
Wow 🤩 what a nice apartment.
Thanks! And thanks for watching :)
Thanks so much for the info. I spend every January in Puerto Vallarta in an oceanfront condo, but am considering other locations. Hope to see you there 😊
Yes! I hope we can arrange a meet up while you are here! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks for the info!
Thanks for watching and commenting. Glad you enjoyed the information. Happy day!
very very nice
We are glad you think so! Thanks for being here. Do you live in Mexico?
I really like the place you are currently in... it seems very adequate, and I think you will enjoy staying there.
Thanks for watching and commenting. We are loving living here! Enjoy your day!
@@RetiredLifeMexico Just got my Winter plane ticket for Central Mexico... Looking forward to it.
Yay! That's exciting!
Nice place. Enjoy!
Thanks for watching!
Welcome to the world of.. Drum Roll 🥁 “Everyone Has an Opinion” 👏👏🤣🤣
Hahaha! You are so right about that ;)
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I’m also from Cali. Beautiful new rental n glad U both like it, but for me, it’s a lil costly. If given the opportunity, I’d probably go for the lower cost place. Ty for sharing.🥰Enjoyed it subscribed.💕Btw, love that the market is 2 blocks away U have a beautiful view n it’s also a 15 minute walk away to the beach.🏝️🏖️
Hola! Thanks for watching and commenting. We love the location and you are right, there are several that are less expensive. We are going to do some videos showing them in the future. What part of Cali are you in? Enjoy your day!
Southern California
Who did you use as your relocation facilitator? We are considering the "Mexico Relocation Guide" to utilize their contact lists for our transition.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Here in Puerto Vallarta we use:
Dave and Kim
GreenGo4Gringo on Facebook
I thought about getting that guide, but I think we found all the information we needed by joining Facebook groups and watching youtube. I'm sure the guide is a good source of information, though. What area of Mexico are you looking at?
@@RetiredLifeMexico Thanks! Puebla City
Ahh. I love Puebla City. Not a lot of expats there, but there are some. Enjoy!
You 😅didn’t mention whether utilities, internet, etc., are included in your $1500 rent. I’m in Ajijic, and it’s getting rather expensive here. Did you ever consider Mazatlan?
@@dennyup yes, we only pay extra for electricity which runs between 10-30 a month and extra for live TV (about $15) a month. We haven’t spent much time in Mazatlán but maybe in the future we’ll visit for a longer stay.
@@RetiredLifeMexico Your Internet then is included in your rent? Is it fiberoptic internet and if so, what is the name of the provider?
Yes, it is included and is fiberoptic with Total Play.
I don’t get excited for anything in Mexico. It all seems so old and dirty and isn’t it dangerous also? I am sure spots are beautiful but the rest is sketchy. But I was curious so I watched your video. I have meet many people that go and stay at those all exclusive places but they say you have. To stay inside of the area to stay safe. Good luck I am glad you feel safe there and like it for the affordability. Have a wonderful retirement and you seem like a very nice couple.👍☮️
@@widowswatch6610 thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video 😊 New subscriber and appreciate your honesty. I have only beennin Yucatan, but dobplan on exploring more of Mexico. I prefer to live and stay away from tourists in local neighborhoods 😊
Hola, thanks for watching and subscribing! You sound like someone who lives as we do...near the beautiful areas, but not so much in the tourist zones. Enjoy your day!
How do you pay your rent if you don’t have a bank account? Love your videos.
Thanks for watching! We pay via bank transfer. Some landlords have accounts where youl directly send funds from your US bank to theirs, others have it so you go to the bank and deposit money into their account through the ATM. Others require cash every month. Still others want you to pay the entire 6 months, or year, or whatever you have agreed upon up front! We are able to pay through our bank automatically every month.
Really interesting video, love the apartment, so nice to see other areas of P.V. :)
Hola! Nice to see you here! Thanks for watching and commenting. Glad you like the apartment. Remind me of where you have been in Puerto Vallarta?
@@RetiredLifeMexico We only visited the Romantic Zone and the Marina, so much more to explore!
Rents in PV are definitely going up. It is kond of funny you mentioned Temecula, I used to live there as well. I liked Temecula, but it was too expensive for me so I moved north to Riverside.
Rents are going up in a lot of places! Riverside is a nice area Thanks for being here! Enjoy your day!
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Glad you enjoyed the video. Buen día!
Does the $1500 a month include all utilities?
It includes everything except electricity which runs anywhere from $10 U.S. dollars to $25 U.S. dollars. Thanks for watching and asking! ❤
Nice, but they saw you coming. Enjoy your new place. 🌷
Yeah, we're kind of hard to miss, but I get your meaning. We still love it here and feel blessed to be able to live here. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Sounds wonderful 😊
We are loving it. Thanks for watching!
Fred Peter's info please
Hola. Thanks for watching and commenting. Here's Fred's info:
Fred and Dave's PV Property
WhatsApp: (52) 322 151 2235
Email: rentalpropertiespv@outlook.com
Are you coming to Puerto Vallarta soon?
Where can I find Ur rental agent. I want to retire in PV. I live in Galveston Texas. I’ve been coming to PV since 1986. I know I will Definitely need help finding a Good Tental in a Good Neighborhood. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
Here is Fred's information: Fred and Dave's PV Property
WhatsApp: 322 151 2235
Email: rentalpropertiespv@outlook.com
Good luck with your search!
If you are not just wanting to live on the west coast, you should look into the Bahias de Huatulco area.
Hola! We did check it out for one day on our cruise stop. Looks like a nice quiet area and we may have to visit again to see more. Do you live there? Thanks for watching and commenting. Enjoy your day!
Hi thank you for the great info., I didn’t see Fred Peters contact info listed😞
Oh sorry, I am posting in the comments here individually when people ask so he doesn't get junk calls.
Fred & Dave's PV Property
Whatsapp: 322 151 2235
Email: rentalpropertiespv@outlook.com
Are you coming to Puerto Vallarta any time soon?
@@RetiredLifeMexico we retired 2 years ago n planned on SNOWBIRDING (2-3 months) to get away from the cold( we are in suburb outside of Chicago, Il).
I went to PV many years ago. Wanted to return, but as you mentioned it is so hard to find an an Airbnb that’s decent n also in a walkable and safe neighborhood, as we can’t afford a car rental for 2-3 months.
This year we are planning to go to Baja California Mexico n staying in La Paz.
My husband n I are Spanish speaking, from Puerto Rico, but he’s been listening to the news showing crime in n is afraid of going to Mexico.
So maybe we’ll try PV in 2026( Jan, Feb, n March).
That will be nice to visit La Paz. Lots of opportunity for swimming there according to our friends who visited last year. It's great that you speak Spanish, it's so fun to be able to talk to the people who live here. The news does focus on the bad stuff in Mexico...but that's like focusing on the bad stuff in Chicago. Our sons attended med school in Chicago and we visited them often. I never felt scared there, as long as I didn't walk around at night, etc. Same goes for our neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta. I hope you enjoy your time in La Paz. I would be interested in hearing how it goes! Enjoy :)
When choosing an Airbnb stay do you look for rock bottom nightly prices ? If so, you get what you are paying for . As an Airbnb owner in PV , my listing is rather lux yet very price competitive. . You just need to look at the listing pages better .
Hola, thanks for watching and commenting. We have since learned to read the listing pages better, that's for sure. We also rely heavily on the comments from past visitors, however, they tend to be overstated due to the Airbnb rules. Pictures are important as well. We don't look for the cheapest rental because we really need a kitchen and the location is important. I would love to see your Airbnb if you'd be willing to show it to us. We can do a video tour!
Is there a site where there are photos of the Airbnb or no? I am brand new to learning everything. Sorry for all the questions.
Yes, on the Airbnb website and/or the app. Lots of information to sift through there. Be sure to read the reviews from other visitors.
Nice video. 😁
Good job! Thank you.
Fred Peters Information please...
Thanks for watching and commenting! Glad you liked the video. Here is Fred's information:
Fred and Dave's PV Property
WhatsApp: +52 322 151 2235
Email: rentalpropertiespv@outlook.com
Hope that helps :)
Hi just watching your video. I am from the UK London. Our do you manage without a oven. Dose it get very cold there. What about heating.
Hi! The year-round temperature here in Puerto Vallarta is warm enough that we don't need any heating system. Other parts of Mexico do require it in the winter. I have an Air Fryer that substitutes for an oven...takes some getting used to, but I don't bake anything huge, so not a problem. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I would love to know what market you referenced.
Hola! I am referencing the Emiliano Zapata market...which has La California fresh fruits/vegeys and Norma's across the street is called Baca. There are also fresh meats/poultry, etc in the market. Two tortillerias and another fresh fruit/vegey store on the corner! It is a wonderful place...all of it right there!
Hi, just wondering do you own a car there or do you walk everywhere?
We do not own a car and yes, we mostly walk. We have a video here on our channel that describes it. Thanks for watching!
Looks beautiful
We love it! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Vallarta that is now considered the most expensive place for rents in Latin America. We live 1/2 & 1/2 in Canada and PV. Many things are now more expensive in PV then Québec city. I know of many who will not return
Hola. Thanks for watching and commenting. That's an interesting statistic. Which part of Puerto Vallarta do you live in? We sure see a lot of Canadians and other snow birds around and about. Where might the others go instead of Puerto Vallarta?
Never been there but it must be nice .
Obviously living in one country for six months and then six months in another will end up being expensive as every six months you are buying plane tickets and are maintaining 2 different homes all year long .
The math will never work with the six months here six months there routine but maybe worth it for some to avoid the brutal winters
Yes, there are trade-offs for everything. I hear those winters can be brutal. The math may not make sense but some people are certainly doing it. We have met several who are only paying for the six months they are here, not all year. They worked it out years ago. Thanks for watching and commenting. Enjoy your day!
My home is in globe arizona it's a small city about 10 th people her just saw a home for sale and it's 88 th two bed one bath
Glad you like where you are living. Good luck to you. Thanks for watching!
Somehow came across your video. Very informative. I’m Puerto Rican and love Mexico. I haven’t been there in quite awhile though. I’d love to take my kids. I’d need a 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom though. 😊 Any information on your agent would be awesome.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Here's Fred's info: Fred & Dave's PV Property
WhatsApp: 322 151 2235
Email: rentalpropertiespv@outlook.com
Good luck with your plans. Let us know if you decide to visit here in Puerto Vallarta :)
electrical wires in the shower? How do you make sure you don't get an Airbnb with that? Oh my goodness Puerto Vallarta does not sound as easy as some other places is it because it is such a touristy area maybe?
Yes, we have stayed at a lot of Airbnbs and some are nicer than others. You can see pictures of the places on the Airbnb website. I don't think Puerto Vallarta is any different than most places. One just has to be sure to do your due diligence when searching for accommodations.
I wonder if anyone that retireds in Mexico . Do anyone move to small towns ? Not Your regular places where people go . I know rent can be way cheaper is smaller towns .
Yes, I am sure they do live in smaller towns. They speak more Spanish than a lot of people who move here. It's very possible to pay a lot less for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting!
There is a rather large expat community in a little town called Ajijic that's near Lake Chapala. It's not far from Guadalajara, which is a fantastic city.
How much will be if you want to buy the apartment?
Is it hard to find a place with PETS. Cause it is hard to rent with pets here in the states.
It doesn't seem to be too difficult to find a place that will accept pets. We have several friends with pets; and even in our apartment building there are several small dogs.
PV is my happy place.
Yay! Ours, too! Do you live here or visit often? Thanks for watching!
@@RetiredLifeMexico I own a condo there and I'm coming down in November for a week and then 3 months starting late December through March.
Great! Maybe we will see you in town! Buen día :)
@@RetiredLifeMexico Would be nice. I'll keep my eyes open.
Hi. Anyone can give me advice on how to find a place to rent in P.V. ? Never been to Mexico before and I have no idea how go about finding a place once I'm there.
Hi, thanks for watching and commenting. You could start by emailing our friend and rental agent: Fred Peters: rentalpropertiespv@outlook.com. Good luck!
Great information, always enjoy your videos, we have been to PV many times but this coming January we decided to go to Playa del Carmen, and was wondering if there is any good vegan restaurants to try. We have tried your recommendations in PV and appreciate any insight.
Hola! Happy to see you here! We have not been to Playa del Carmen yet. They say it is really hot during hurricane season so we stayed away and then to travel there during the winter is a little bit difficult as we so enjoy Vallarta at that time. Don't know about any vegan restaurants there, but remember, the Happy Cow app is your friend! Maybe there is a vegan/vegetarian facebook page for Playa del Carmen? Let us know what you find :) Enjoy your day!
Sounds like you guys have been really, REALLY gringo-priced, even for PV. This is bad, because this raises the prices for everyone else in PV, even the locals who most certainly could not afford USD$1500-2500/month. I really do wish people haggle more and insist on local prices for that reason.
On the positive side, I just stumbled on your channel and quite liked it, so far. Subscribing
Hola. Thanks for watching and commenting. Do you live here in PV? Or do you visit often? We have plans to show other neighborhoods around town so people can see how some of the local people have benefited from our presence here. Thanks for subscribing. Happy to have you here.
Do you have an RV or a car in Puerto Vallarta? Thanks for your video!
Hi! We do not have a car anymore, and we sold the RV, too! It is so freeing not to have to worry about all things a car entails. Thanks for watching and commenting!
What is the name of this condo. Thanks.
It's called The Breezes, Las Brisas but I would suggest you contact Fred for more information:
Fred and Dave's PV Property
WhatsApp: 322 151 2235
Nice video .!!! Humanity
Thanks for watching and commenting. Glad you liked the video :) Enjoy your day!
Thank you for video. Do you rent year around or part of the year?
We rent year 'round so we can travel to and fro. We travel to other parts of Mexico and to visit family in the states during the hot months here in Vallarta. Thanks for watching and commenting! Have a great day :)
Thanks for this video. We r considering PV for retirement. Question, does the $1500 include utilities and/or internet?
Hola, thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, the 1500 includes internet, water, gas and building maintenance. We pay extra for electricity averaging $20 usd a month. It gets charged every two months, so we will see how it has changed with our use of air conditioning this past month. No need for ac come November though! It really depends on the neighborhood so we are going to do some neighborhood tours in the future to check them out! Have you been to PV before?
@@RetiredLifeMexico Thanks for the info. Since it can be really hot and humid, approximately how much does your electricity run you per month? I only ask because we are also considering Merida Mexico and I know it is extremely hot there as well and I heard that your electricity bill can go pretty high. Just trying to create our budget for living in Mexico. Thanks again for the video.
lol just saw I had to hit the “read more” button to read your entire response. Thanks for the info 😃
It's really like comparing apples and oranges and we have not been to Merida in yet as we also have heard that it is really hot in the summer. Yes, it is hot and humid here in the summer but it really depends on the neighborhood you live in because they charge the electricity rate based on usage and zones. For example, we understand that in the hotel zone it can be very expensive. We have been paying less than 20 usd a month before the summer heat. We have been back in Vallarta since September 5 and it has been really hot and humid so we've been using ac every day and night. When we get our bill we will see how much it has gone up! They say it is based on an average amount of usage over the year to determine your rate. We'll let you know!
@@RetiredLifeMexico to answer your question, yes we were in PV last October. This time we want to see more of PV than just the touristy areas.
Please be safe
Thanks for watching and commenting! We try to stay safe...you, too!
A big reason for not overpaying on rent and helping to gentrify the neighborhood is the devastating effect it has on the indigenous community living on $6 a day. It’s driving prices up so high that they can’t afford to live in their own town(s).
✨ Please avoid contributing to the problem if you can ✨
Thanks for watching and commenting. It is a big issue here for sure. I think there is a fine line between the good and the bad aspects of us foreigners coming to Mexico and spending our money here. We spend more money on rent and spend more money in the local economy as well. Enjoy your day!
Hello…coincidentally, I live in Temecula and I’m considering moving to Mexico. Is it possible for you to DM Fred’s contact info to me? Also, how difficult do you think it would be to find lodging with my 2 cats?
Hi! Here's Fred's info: Fred & Dave's PV Property
WhatsApp: 322 151 2235
Email: rentalpropertiespv@outlook.com
I don't think it is too difficult to find a place that accepts pets. Good luck with the search. We love it here! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
I have a house in Arizona globe I pay 500 dollars for a house I'm buying two bedroom one bathroom and I'm buying my home
Where is your house? I'd be interested in seeing where that is. Thanks for watching :)
Have you ever considered Bucerias? I don’t live there but have visited several times. It’s just as beautiful, quieter,
and is way less touristy with a much more community feel and, the streets are way safer to navigate.
We have visited Bucerias and have a different take. When you visit do you stay on the beach side or the mountain side? We stayed on the beach side and rarely heard any Spanish due to all of the tourists. It is pretty and the sidewalks are easier to navigate, but too many tourists for our taste. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate your perspective. Enjoy your day!
@@RetiredLifeMexico we stay with friends who have a house on the beach side but have explored the upper east side as well. This year we are staying across the highway. Yes, it can be touristy (usually only the ocean side and Centro though) but I think that can be said for a lot of places during high season.
You are right about that. We don't go to the touristy spots much here during the high season either. So far we are enjoying the community we are building here in Vallarta, but who knows. Maybe in the future we will look more into Bucerias. What do you do during your stay when in Bucerias?
@@RetiredLifeMexico we are farmers in Saskatchewan Canada so only go for a 2 week holiday. We’ve been on walking food tours, go to markets, take the local bus to La Cruz and Sayulita, go on hikes, walk the beach and look for seaglass.
That's wonderful! It is so fun to be able to visit for a couple of weeks and be on holiday. As people who are living here, we are not on holiday so we have really worked on finding friends and community to bond with. It's a different take on enjoying Mexico. Thanks again for commenting. Have you visited Puerto Vallarta? We finally were able to get our relatives who love Bucerias to come visit us last time they were here! They said they enjoyed it. :)
“The Mexicans” are in Mexico you are in their country
You’re right about that!
Nice place! Would be 3-4K in SD
Does the church have hourly chimes?
Nice view
Exactly! Thanks for watching :) Qué tengas un buen día amiga!
What is your rental agent phone number and the name of his Real estate company he works for ?
Hola! His name is Fred and his contact information is:
Fred & Dave's PV Property
WhatsApp +52 322 151 2235
Email: rentalpropertiespv@outlook.com
Good luck on your search! Keep us posted if you move here :)
holy cow, paying that much, both you and the landlords are doing the locals a disservice. Way over priced, taking advantage of the Gringos. I've seen apartments literally on the beach with the ocean in view right out the window, literally on the water 100 feet from the shore for under $600. Just insane, and yes, also furnished, that's normal. Otherwise thanks for the video, I'll take a sponge bath over that shower!
@@Pete-c9i hi there. So of course we’re going to disagree with your comment but I would really like to know where you find an apartment like you describe here in Vallarta. I’d love to see it.
@RetiredLifeMexico not about agreeing or disagreeing, it's just what it is. Puerta is a touristy area, but even I seen videos of a lady who lived up the road in the mountains, from what I remember definitely under 1k and much nicer. Here is a link to a lady who has better integrated with the locals and haven't been taken advantage of by crappy landlords (lake chapala) m.ruclips.net/user/results?sp=mAEA&search_query=i+pay+%24460%2Fmonth+to+live+by+a+lake+in+mexico feel free to please read the comments in the video; what i said ealier wasn't an attack, its just a fact. If I can find the beach front apt for $550 again I'll send it. Otherwise only one's benefitting the most from you is the landlords who don't care about you or their own people. Good luck.
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$500 a Month Apartment Tour in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico | Affordable Rental
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I Pay $460/Month To Live By A Lake In Mexico
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$600 Mexican Casita by the Beach
- from 3 yrs ago, but still not a rip off amount. I want to find the apt I seen literally on the water if I do I'll tell you the title.
Beautiful couple come on people let's subscribe to their channel great information
Thanks for watching and for the nice shout-out! It is so fun sharing this information. Hope it's helpful. Have a great day!