This was so interesting to watch. Back in 1983 my mom was a true pioneer, taking us to live in Sonora, Mexico. At that time, it was an unusual thing to do. It was harder than it is now in that there was no Internet and the only way to communicate was via phone, telegram or mail. I really admire her now for doing that, even though it was so hard in many ways, I got to learn Spanish and see the country of my grandparents. I really admire you and other expats who travel there, having the courage to do that. I also respect your humility towards Mexico and the Mexicans, realizing it is not our country and we are guests there.
To the person of the original comment, if your grandparents where Mexicans you will always be a Mexican also, and Mexico will always have its doors open to you. I was born in the United States and also live in Mexico. Mexico will always feel like my home and i never considered it as not being my country.
I have lived in 20 cities in US, Mexico and Spain and Queretaro, where I lived 10 years is the best. I know it very well, I went to school there and I still keep a lot of friends. It's a very enjoyable place and really good for business. I'm planning to move back.
I have been here almost 7 months and everything changes on a daily basis. They can stop the program anytime they want. It is very different here and there are things that bother me, however no one gets shot on the streets, concerts, schools, grocery stores, etc. I love it for so many reasons that the inconveniences just require patience. All good!!!
Patience, no, rather you are in a country that is not yours and there are customs that you must respect and you must adapt, you must also learn Spanish, and if you do not do all this, you should return to your country.
Thank you for taking the time to make this youtube. I love how you remind people that they are guests. We have weird things too in the US we just got used to them. I know because I moved to Europe, lived there 36 years and different cultures are to be respected. You are such a beautiful woman, and so glad you escaped the hamster wheel.
Lovely lovely gracious lady!! She kept it real but with genuine kindness. I echo her words and will adopt as my mantra living in Morelia Michoacán (native Houstonian Texas) I cannot do Mexico today) and move on. Thank you ever so much for your kindness and welcome to Querétaro!! We go to Querétaro (Juriquilla) for HEB. Again Mariana thank you!!
Another wonderful interviewee! Judy told her story honestly, admitting that some mistakes were made, luckily nothing major, and sharing medical information, things to do before moving south, and others to do while there.
EXCELLENT video and realistic! I’m moving to La Paz in 2025. I’ve been doing research for about 1 year. I’ll be visiting La Paz for a month in February 2025 just to check it out. If everything clicks in my spirit, I’ll move there in May 2025. I’ve been to Mexico as a tourist at least 8 times. My trip in February will be different - where should I live, where will I shop for food, where is a Pilates studio, where can I get a mani-pedi. Do I feel welcome as a widowed black woman who is a senior citizen? I’ve been taking Spanish lessons with a tutor who lives in Merida for 6 mos. via Zoom. I’m excited for this new phase of life as a retiree. I’m from Detroit.
I went to La Paz before covid did all the mess , 2019 , . Pretty city and nice surroundings., i want to come back., it is a small city but they have walmart, home depot., i mean, they have all the things you can buy back in the USA., kind of hot in summer but for me is ok., you can dive in .
@@CdnLady001 I like the heat. I was going to retire in Arizona but too expensive and no water. I get the heat, water and lower cost of living in La Paz.
I appreciate your video, all the information, and your experience. I am happy for us, because we also chosen Queretaro. We have traveled all throughout, although I am from Puerto Rico, my wife is from CDMX. WE ❤️ QRO‼️
Thank you for such an honest and informative video. My husband and I are relocating to Mexico and looking forward to exploring all that beautiful Mexico has to offer.
Thank you so very much for this video and your opinions. I agree with you and your views of how one must be both tolerant and will to learn new ways of doing things. I was considering Queretaro but figured the population might be too youthful for me as I'm a retiree. I'm now considering Morelia and Guadalajara, which was originally my first choice. I'm a city gal and like walkable spaces, libraries and museums, I also figured I rather rent and apartment as opposed to purchasing. Thanks for your suggestions.
hi, thanks for your video, just one think, for your gaz if you have the same size tank than Puerto and you fill more often, you could have a leak, we did, good to check :)
Loved your talk - especially the part when you said respect the locals, learn the language and know you are a guest in their country….just came back to the US from Cancun. Met so many wonderful helpful people young and old. Also met some RUDE ENTITLED AMERICANS young and old. I felt embarrassed for them ….
Every culture has its pros and cons. I live two years in Central America and there are some very backwards way of doing things. Time management is one of them. People showing up sometimes a couple of hours after an agreed upon time for example. No apologies or anything. Cleanliness standards are very different, their view on customer service, and a whole host of other inefficiencies. In American culture if there is clearly a better way of doing something we are often quick to adopt it. In places outside of the US they have a very different view and will continue doing the same thing despite the better methods. That is probably one of the toughest aspects of many other cultures is that unwillingness to accept change.
Real estate in México is cheaper than the U.S. but... PLEASE learn to negotiate, don't overpay tourist prices since that causes prices to go up for locals as well
I find some parts of Mexico really affordable in comparison to the USA. However I must tell you that as a Mexican living in Mexico there are some parts near Mexico City and states like Nuevo León are just as expensive as California and NY. I live near Mexico City and middle class homes are just from 400,000 to 600,000 and forget about rich neighborhoods because they are insane. The living cost like normal expenses are just as much as the USA. Just came from LA and believe me! We spent the same amount of money going out to eat like if we were in Mexico. Yes there are some cheap alternatives but I think all depends of the neighborhood and State. Merida it’s a great option where you can be safe and still very affordable to live . Querétaro could be a good place too but it’s more expensive in comparison to Merida. However if you want to spend less money and leave some comfort aside then you can find a very affordable place in some parts of Mexico. Welcome to my lovely 🇲🇽!
Thanks for your observations and info.. Spanish language varies..I first learned Mexican as a child but later when I did online study it turned out to be Castillano so was confusing and then I found out the daily chatter is different and also different for various cities. I will never be fluent!!
This is a solid review, which resonates with me, thank you Judy! I lived in Chicago for 32 years and have dreamed of moving to Mexico since I visited for the first time at 19 yo. Currently approaching retirement years, and doing my research which is why I'm watching.
Im going to queretaro next week, visita and quincean̈era pary, and may be looking for rental house, my husband and I are thinking living temporary at queretaro so we watched yourvideo and its helping him a lot cause he is from KY. Speaking 50% ingles and im from chihuahua, so 😊tks for your information, hasta la vista.
I spent a month in QRO and had a driver show me different neighborhoods. I ended up choosing SMA because I didn't want a car and you will need one in QRO. I do miss Costco and Home Depot being close which you have in QRO.
A car is not an absolute necessity, depending on where you live. I don’t have a car and I also love walking. Uber is very accessible and convenient here. Queretaro is a big win for me in so many ways
Thank you! So appreciate your authenticity, honesty and attitude to living in another country. I am planning to relocate to QRO from US and your story as well as the images in the video were helpful to hear/see. I have access now to Mariana’s great guide. It really is helpful! Perhaps our paths will cross there one day. I feel like I owe you both a glass of wine!😊
@@judyewer7609 Hi Judy, my husband and I live in SMA several months out of the year -- we really enjoyed your take on life in Mexico and share many of your thoughts/ideas/reactions. We'd enjoy meeting you if you're ever in SMA --- we've got a great number of wonderful restaurants! Best, Jan and Ron Connal
Thank you very much for telling us about your experiences when moving to Mexico. I live in Germany and return every year during the winter season - a snowbird - ... I am very fond of Mexico and speak Spanish very well. I have been to Querétaro several times and like it very much but my favorite region is Chiapas.
Hello Judy, Thank you very much for the very informative video. Could you please share your perspective on (a) safety within the city, and (b) safety of expats travelling by road. Thank you in advance.
Thank you for giving all your thoughts and experiences! I will be moving to Central America, good chance Mexico, in 2026. Judy and husband are super nice and maybe I'll meet them and be friends!
Mexico is no different than living in the US when near a coast line. The home price goes up. But I've heard about the medical care in Mexico is just as good and it is affordable. She has been using the private medical care in Mexico. Which is the one many people use when traveling to Mexico for certain medical procedures. It sounds like she's found a good fit in Mexico. She's correct that people moving to Mexico are the ones who will have to adjust to local customs.
You have to THINK in Spanish. Don't be so hard on yourself. You have a very strong American Accent. You have to THINK in SPANISH. It takes time to learn give yourself time.
Excellent! Too big of a city for me. I am considering Ajijic and Chapala. Any suggestions for areas that are not too humid but small to medium with some expats. No interest in the East Coast.
Thank You for an informative video. I think Queretaro is the perfect place to live as it's close to Mexico City to the west and colonial cities to the east.
Netx time Vist Pachuca Hidalgo Mexico. Grutas de Tolantongo. Mineral del monte. Los prismas basálticos. Huasca de ocampo. Mineral del cicho.. food good nice people....
Fantastic, is any chance Maria Lang is related to Jackie Lang???? I really enjoyed the content of this vlog, it reminded me of the Panama relocation set up… I am looking at both Panama and Mexico for retirement options…. Thanks for sharing your experience….
I'm retired fire fighter from chicago living in Puerto Vallarta Mexico moved from Florida to Mexico love Puerto Vallarta I live 3 blocks from PEPES TACO I CAN WALK THERE
Hi. My husband and I are looking at Queretaro and Guanajuato. We have two kids ages 8 and 12 still at home and our three oldest would come to visit. What, in your opinion, is the best city for school?? Also, would you say that Queretaro imore closely resembles the US? Would I be correct in saying that Guanajuato will offer a more authentic Mexican experience?
We recommend queretaro for younger aged kids. But it's really up to you and SMA does have schools. For a tour of neighborhoods in both cities, we recommend a private relocation tour- mexicorelocationguide.com/tours/
Meat is def a lot healther than fruit and veg since meat, especially beef has complete amino acids and vitamins / minerals coming from protein / fats. Her husband would benefit from a high protein diet if he's having arthritic issues.
@dawnkikong637 no thanks. It was made by vegan advocates and is a one-sided perspective from vegan athletes and does not fully explore potential counterarguments or limitations of the research presented.
This was a great video. She has the perfect persoective that anyone thinking of moving to another country should have. I know she said wasn't impressed by the food scene. I wonder if that is because she lives in Juriquilla instead of near Centro in Queretaro.
wow... rents in a place like you are..a gated community..security..ammenities are doble or 2.5x in Monterrey Mexico where I live..Me and my husband and children are mexicans..but I've been telling my husband 7 years or so..to move to a smaller city...like with 1 million people..or less..Metropolitan Monterrey its 5.3 million people and with lots of proplems of trafic and insufficient good, fast and cheap trasnportation..rents and the price of aparments and housees are over the roof...I just ant myslef out!!!
QRO and Guadalajara are good comparisons because they are both very large cities. I liked both of them. Ajijic and San Miguel de Allende are better comparisons because they are much smaller. I chose San Miguel because Ajijic is just way too small for me. San Miguel is large enough but not too large. Also you don't need a car here.
Really Spanish is very similar to English language! Both language have subject, verve, and predicate, nouns and pronouns, plural, and singular, most all the language it's the same only different
Thank you for such a wonderful presentation. I do not speak Spanish even though I came 2 decades ago to study it in Guadalajara. That's why I won't move there.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Very real and authentic from a typical American perspective others can relate to. I live on the border and really don’t like this part of Mexico. But each region is different just like the US. Some places are great and some are not. I think the attitude of people on the border is very different towards Americans and vice versa. I happen ti speak good Spanish which really breaks down barriers. When I go to a party and there are a lot of Mexican speakers they’ll kind of ignore me but as soon as I jump in with fluent Spanish it’s like a light bulb turns on and that wonderful Mexican culture comes to the surface!
We chose El Refugio as it is pretty close to El Centro in one direction and Juriquilla in the other direction. 10 minutes to either! Also, I wanted more Mexican neighbors than ExPats to be more immersed and forced to learn more Spanish
My single daughter lived in Querétaro for a year and the more expensive Playa del Carmen and Puerto Morelos, however she worked remotely for a U.S. company.
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Respetuosamente: son bienvenidos los extranjeros,sean estadounidenses,sudamericanos,europeos,etc, siempre y cuando vengan a respetar, a adaptarse a la cultura, a aprender español y a contribuir en lo que puedan. no son bienvenidos los que que quieren que les hablemos en ingles por ejemplo, los que quieren venir a imponer sus costumbres; esos NO. Si yo me voy a vivir a otro país, seré humilde y tratare de hablar su idioma,respetar sus costumbres,etc,etc
We chose El Refugio as it is pretty close to El Centro in one direction and Juriquilla in the other direction. 10 minutes to either! Also, I wanted more Mexican neighbors than ExPats to be more immersed and forced to learn more Spanish
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Hello Mariana, que experiencia tienes con gente como yo que emigre a USA hace mas de 3 decadas y quiere regresar a vivir a Mexico? gracias.
Love her attitude..! Folks like her are always welcome in Mexico..! Bien venido..
Loved her! She's got the right attitude. She's the kind of person we love moving to the best country in the world.
This was so interesting to watch. Back in 1983 my mom was a true pioneer, taking us to live in Sonora, Mexico. At that time, it was an unusual thing to do. It was harder than it is now in that there was no Internet and the only way to communicate was via phone, telegram or mail. I really admire her now for doing that, even though it was so hard in many ways, I got to learn Spanish and see the country of my grandparents. I really admire you and other expats who travel there, having the courage to do that. I also respect your humility towards Mexico and the Mexicans, realizing it is not our country and we are guests there.
Very good comment!
They are not expatriates, they are immigrants, why not call a spade a spade.
To the person of the original comment, if your grandparents where Mexicans you will always be a Mexican also, and Mexico will always have its doors open to you.
I was born in the United States and also live in Mexico. Mexico will always feel like my home and i never considered it as not being my country.
Y me parece que tu eres alguien que respeta y viene a apreciar nuestra cultura..
I have lived in 20 cities in US, Mexico and Spain and Queretaro, where I lived 10 years is the best. I know it very well, I went to school there and I still keep a lot of friends. It's a very enjoyable place and really good for business. I'm planning to move back.
I have been here almost 7 months and everything changes on a daily basis. They can stop the program anytime they want. It is very different here and there are things that bother me, however no one gets shot on the streets, concerts, schools, grocery stores, etc. I love it for so many reasons that the inconveniences just require patience. All good!!!
Yes. It seems like when in a large gathering of people in the US one has to keep alert to loud sounds. It may well be a gun is being fired.
@@elainewilson-howard3188 program?
The key word... Patience. Get to know how everything works and go with the flow it will become more easier
Patience, no, rather you are in a country that is not yours and there are customs that you must respect and you must adapt, you must also learn Spanish, and if you do not do all this, you should return to your country.
@@elainewilson-howard3188 Welcome to Mexico 🇲🇽💕
Thank you for taking the time to make this youtube. I love how you remind people that they are guests. We have weird things too in the US we just got used to them. I know because I moved to Europe, lived there 36 years and different cultures are to be respected. You are such a beautiful woman, and so glad you escaped the hamster wheel.
Brava! You have the perfect attitude. You are a guest in Mexico. You must love and accept Mexico just as she is 😊 Thanks for a great video
Why wouldn't anyone? Being an expat in the US, one has to constantly dodge bullets, quite literally.
Lovely lovely gracious lady!! She kept it real but with genuine kindness. I echo her words and will adopt as my mantra living in Morelia Michoacán (native Houstonian Texas) I cannot do Mexico today) and move on. Thank you ever so much for your kindness and welcome to Querétaro!! We go to Querétaro (Juriquilla) for HEB. Again Mariana thank you!!
Another wonderful interviewee! Judy told her story honestly, admitting that some mistakes were made, luckily nothing major, and sharing medical information, things to do before moving south, and others to do while there.
EXCELLENT video and realistic! I’m moving to La Paz in 2025. I’ve been doing research for about 1 year. I’ll be visiting La Paz for a month in February 2025 just to check it out. If everything clicks in my spirit, I’ll move there in May 2025. I’ve been to Mexico as a tourist at least 8 times. My trip in February will be different - where should I live, where will I shop for food, where is a Pilates studio, where can I get a mani-pedi. Do I feel welcome as a widowed black woman who is a senior citizen? I’ve been taking Spanish lessons with a tutor who lives in Merida for 6 mos. via Zoom. I’m excited for this new phase of life as a retiree. I’m from Detroit.
Check the temps/weather in the summer. My partner and I have found it much too hot so we will not be settling here but will go back to the mainland.
I went to La Paz before covid did all the mess , 2019 , . Pretty city and nice surroundings., i want to come back., it is a small city but they have walmart, home depot., i mean, they have all the things you can buy back in the USA., kind of hot in summer but for me is ok., you can dive in .
Yes it is hot in the summer but we all have AC and you get use to when you go out
@@CdnLady001 I like the heat. I was going to retire in Arizona but too expensive and no water. I get the heat, water and lower cost of living in La Paz.
Welcome to Mexico 💕
I appreciate your video, all the information, and your experience. I am happy for us, because we also chosen Queretaro. We have traveled all throughout, although I am from Puerto Rico, my wife is from CDMX. WE ❤️ QRO‼️
Expat here 😜 my advice is visit Zacatecas while looking where to live , you’ll love it
It's funny that they call themselves expats, they are immigrants, period.
✨Thank you for all the tips✨This was very informative!
Thank you for such an honest and informative video. My husband and I are relocating to Mexico and looking forward to exploring all that beautiful Mexico has to offer.
Go to Merida and Queretaro ! Safe and affordable. Welcome guys 🇲🇽!
Thank you so very much for this video and your opinions. I agree with you and your views of how one must be both tolerant and will to learn new ways of doing things.
I was considering Queretaro but figured the population might be too youthful for me as I'm a retiree. I'm now considering Morelia and Guadalajara, which was originally my first choice. I'm a city gal and like walkable spaces, libraries and museums, I also figured I rather rent and apartment as opposed to purchasing. Thanks for your suggestions.
hi, thanks for your video, just one think, for your gaz if you have the same size tank than Puerto and you fill more often, you could have a leak, we did, good to check :)
Loved your talk - especially the part when you said respect the locals, learn the language and know you are a guest in their country….just came back to the US from Cancun. Met so many wonderful helpful people young and old. Also met some RUDE ENTITLED AMERICANS young and old. I felt embarrassed for them ….
Every culture has its pros and cons. I live two years in Central America and there are some very backwards way of doing things. Time management is one of them. People showing up sometimes a couple of hours after an agreed upon time for example. No apologies or anything. Cleanliness standards are very different, their view on customer service, and a whole host of other inefficiencies. In American culture if there is clearly a better way of doing something we are often quick to adopt it. In places outside of the US they have a very different view and will continue doing the same thing despite the better methods. That is probably one of the toughest aspects of many other cultures is that unwillingness to accept change.
Real estate in México is cheaper than the U.S. but... PLEASE learn to negotiate, don't overpay tourist prices since that causes prices to go up for locals as well
I find some parts of Mexico really affordable in comparison to the USA. However I must tell you that as a Mexican living in Mexico there are some parts near Mexico City and states like Nuevo León are just as expensive as California and NY. I live near Mexico City and middle class homes are just from 400,000 to 600,000 and forget about rich neighborhoods because they are insane.
The living cost like normal expenses are just as much as the USA. Just came from LA and believe me! We spent the same amount of money going out to eat like if we were in Mexico.
Yes there are some cheap alternatives but I think all depends of the neighborhood and State.
Merida it’s a great option where you can be safe and still very affordable to live . Querétaro could be a good place too but it’s more expensive in comparison to Merida.
However if you want to spend less money and leave some comfort aside then you can find a very affordable place in some parts of Mexico.
Welcome to my lovely 🇲🇽!
Awesome lady and great story. Thanks and best wishes. 👏❤️
very realistic, credible interview. Thank you
Very nice interview. Well spoken, truthful and kind.
This interview is great! Planning my exploration trip for November. Thank you so much!
Excellent video! You have the perfect attitude. Thank you.
Excellent video. Very authentic and honest. Makes me want to check out Queretaro even more.
Thanks for watching her story! Check out our site if you want help planning a move to Mexico - mexicorelocationguide.com
Wow, one of the best interviews!
Be educated, be polite, we're not expats, but immigrants... Good luck!
Thanks for your observations and info.. Spanish language varies..I first learned Mexican as a child but later when I did online study it turned out to be Castillano so was confusing and then I found out the daily chatter is different and also different for various cities. I will never be fluent!!
One day at a time :) Mexican Spanish is not that hard :)
I know what you mean, Spanish is hard to learn.
@@axt333 exacto
I agree with you if you want what you had where came from then stay there
Well done and informative. My sister lived on the Baja Coast of Mexico for a couple of years. She loved it.
Awesome info!
This is a solid review, which resonates with me, thank you Judy! I lived in Chicago for 32 years and have dreamed of moving to Mexico since I visited for the first time at 19 yo. Currently approaching retirement years, and doing my research which is why I'm watching.
Im going to queretaro next week, visita and quincean̈era pary, and may be looking for rental house, my husband and I are thinking living temporary at queretaro so we watched yourvideo and its helping him a lot cause he is from KY. Speaking 50% ingles and im from chihuahua, so 😊tks for your information, hasta la vista.
I love this video the pronunciation very clear formal english I ve learned a lot of english sound fantastic .
nice to see other chicago people making videos.
I spent a month in QRO and had a driver show me different neighborhoods. I ended up choosing SMA because I didn't want a car and you will need one in QRO. I do miss Costco and Home Depot being close which you have in QRO.
A car is not an absolute necessity, depending on where you live. I don’t have a car and I also love walking. Uber is very accessible and convenient here. Queretaro is a big win for me in so many ways
Great overview - Gracias !
Thank you! So appreciate your authenticity, honesty and attitude to living in another country. I am planning to relocate to QRO from US and your story as well as the images in the video were helpful to hear/see. I have access now to Mariana’s great guide. It really is helpful! Perhaps our paths will cross there one day. I feel like I owe you both a glass of wine!😊
This is such a nice video! Thanks.
🎉Thanks for sharing your life story with us 🙏 ❤️ love Mexico 🇲🇽
Great Job Judy! Loved the interview. Another home run by MRG!
Thanks Mark & Gina @GringosRUs! Miss seeing and hearing from you in ExPat Spanish class.
@@judyewer7609 Hi Judy, my husband and I live in SMA several months out of the year -- we really enjoyed your take on life in Mexico and share many of your thoughts/ideas/reactions. We'd enjoy meeting you if you're ever in SMA --- we've got a great number of wonderful restaurants! Best, Jan and Ron Connal
@@jconnal yes, you do...SMA wins for food btwn the 2, for sure!
Thank you very much for telling us about your experiences when moving to Mexico.
I live in Germany and return every year during the winter season - a snowbird - ...
I am very fond of Mexico and speak Spanish very well.
I have been to Querétaro several times and like it very much but my favorite region is Chiapas.
Hello Judy, Thank you very much for the very informative video. Could you please share your perspective on (a) safety within the city, and (b) safety of expats travelling by road. Thank you in advance.
Great interview. Thank you
Great video Jude!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Super informative!
Thank you for giving all your thoughts and experiences! I will be moving to Central America, good chance Mexico, in 2026. Judy and husband are super nice and maybe I'll meet them and be friends!
Mexico is no different than living in the US when near a coast line. The home price goes up. But I've heard about the medical care in Mexico is just as good and it is affordable. She has been using the private medical care in Mexico. Which is the one many people use when traveling to Mexico for certain medical procedures.
It sounds like she's found a good fit in Mexico. She's correct that people moving to Mexico are the ones who will have to adjust to local customs.
Thank you for your time. Excellent.
You have to THINK in Spanish. Don't be so hard on yourself. You have a very strong American Accent. You have to THINK in SPANISH. It takes time to learn give yourself time.
Excellent! Too big of a city for me. I am considering Ajijic and Chapala. Any suggestions for areas that are not too humid but small to medium with some expats. No interest in the East Coast.
Thank You for an informative video. I think Queretaro is the perfect place to live as it's close to Mexico City to the west and colonial cities to the east.
Netx time Vist Pachuca Hidalgo Mexico. Grutas de Tolantongo. Mineral del monte. Los prismas basálticos. Huasca de ocampo. Mineral del cicho.. food good nice people....
Love it here in QRO!
Enjoyed this video. We'll said for saying Respect México and its people .
Laddie you’re awesome
Welcome to Mexico!
Very good video. What part of Queretaro does Judy live in? Juriquilla (sp?)?
Thanks for your video... I moved 2 years ago to Queretaro and very happy to find a good city to retire...
Fantastic, is any chance Maria Lang is related to Jackie Lang???? I really enjoyed the content of this vlog, it reminded me of the Panama relocation set up… I am looking at both Panama and Mexico for retirement options…. Thanks for sharing your experience….
yes Jackie Lange is my amazing mother in law
I'm retired fire fighter from chicago living in Puerto Vallarta Mexico moved from Florida to Mexico love Puerto Vallarta I live 3 blocks from PEPES TACO I CAN WALK THERE
I am in Florida considering moving to Mexico also.
Nice job!
Hi, I am interested in Queretaro and cities like it. I’m older and single. What would be best for me? Ty🤗
Check out this list of best places to live on our website mexicorelocationguide.com/best-places-to-live-in-mexico/
@@MexicoRelocationGuide thank you💗
Gracias por visitar Mexico.
Greetings from Califas.
Hi. My husband and I are looking at Queretaro and Guanajuato. We have two kids ages 8 and 12 still at home and our three oldest would come to visit. What, in your opinion, is the best city for school?? Also, would you say that Queretaro imore closely resembles the US? Would I be correct in saying that Guanajuato will offer a more authentic Mexican experience?
We recommend queretaro for younger aged kids. But it's really up to you and SMA does have schools.
For a tour of neighborhoods in both cities, we recommend a private relocation tour- mexicorelocationguide.com/tours/
@@MexicoRelocationGuide yes. We are looking there as well. Thank you for your content. We are about to purchase the guide.
Welcome
Guanajuato used to be safe, not anymore. Queretaro, Nayarit, Durango or Puebla are better options
I am happy for you.
Meat is def a lot healther than fruit and veg since meat, especially beef has complete amino acids and vitamins / minerals coming from protein / fats. Her husband would benefit from a high protein diet if he's having arthritic issues.
@dawnkikong637 no thanks. It was made by vegan advocates and is a one-sided perspective from vegan athletes and does not fully explore potential counterarguments or limitations of the research presented.
Well done, well spoken, but we don't know in which neighborhood she lives, and what she thinks about various Queretaro neighborhoods.
She lives in Juriquilla. For a tour of neighborhoods, we recommend a private relocation tour- mexicorelocationguide.com/tours/
@@MexicoRelocationGuide she lives in El Refugio
This was a great video. She has the perfect persoective that anyone thinking of moving to another country should have. I know she said wasn't impressed by the food scene. I wonder if that is because she lives in Juriquilla instead of near Centro in Queretaro.
It's the same food throughout the city really. But it's all personal preference. Some people love the food in Queretaro and some think it is subpar.
Also her food experiences were CDMX, Chicago and Riviera Maya, it is hard to compete with those places for food in many places, period,
Wine is not food. A bad booze habit can double your "food" bill.
no one said wine is food. She just mentioned she buys a lot of wine and wanted people to know why her grocery bill might be higher
wow... rents in a place like you are..a gated community..security..ammenities are doble or 2.5x in Monterrey Mexico where I live..Me and my husband and children are mexicans..but I've been telling my husband 7 years or so..to move to a smaller city...like with 1 million people..or less..Metropolitan Monterrey its 5.3 million people and with lots of proplems of trafic and insufficient good, fast and cheap trasnportation..rents and the price of aparments and housees are over the roof...I just ant myslef out!!!
Did you consider Chapala-Ajijic? I was wondering how they compare to Queretaro?
she didn’t consider those two areas. we recommend visiting both so you can see how each one feels to you
Ajijic area is mostly gringos, and so some consider it a soft place to land in Mexico.
QRO and Guadalajara are good comparisons because they are both very large cities. I liked both of them. Ajijic and San Miguel de Allende are better comparisons because they are much smaller. I chose San Miguel because Ajijic is just way too small for me. San Miguel is large enough but not too large. Also you don't need a car here.
I would lump food in after the dog food and wine! What a fun attitude!
A pet is a family member.
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Amazing!
Really Spanish is very similar to English language! Both language have subject, verve, and predicate, nouns and pronouns, plural, and singular, most all the language it's the same only different
Amen i hate when people change their resistance and expect everyone else to bend to their ways. You should have stayed were you were then.
It came to my mind the pena nieto ex president trying to speak english😂😅😅
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Thank you for such a wonderful presentation.
I do not speak Spanish even though I came 2 decades ago to study it in Guadalajara.
That's why I won't move there.
You try to hard at detail like perfect comprehendo.
you don't need too actually.... I've been here 3 mos and no problemo..... i know a few words.... the people are amazing!
Thank you for sharing your experience. Very real and authentic from a typical American perspective others can relate to. I live on the border and really don’t like this part of Mexico. But each region is different just like the US. Some places are great and some are not. I think the attitude of people on the border is very different towards Americans and vice versa. I happen ti speak good Spanish which really breaks down barriers. When I go to a party and there are a lot of Mexican speakers they’ll kind of ignore me but as soon as I jump in with fluent Spanish it’s like a light bulb turns on and that wonderful Mexican culture comes to the surface!
Can you visit to me? In Querétaro, near to San Miguel Allende
What area in QRO did you settle in?
We chose El Refugio as it is pretty close to El Centro in one direction and Juriquilla in the other direction. 10 minutes to either! Also, I wanted more Mexican neighbors than ExPats to be more immersed and forced to learn more Spanish
There's no way to tell which city the images are from.
Im single and would love to move to Mexico so you think I can and do you think I could afford to live on my own
My single daughter lived in Querétaro for a year and the more expensive Playa del Carmen and Puerto Morelos, however she worked remotely for a U.S. company.
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Excellent interview!
VERY LENGTHY. WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW????.,
Respetuosamente: son bienvenidos los extranjeros,sean estadounidenses,sudamericanos,europeos,etc, siempre y cuando vengan a respetar, a adaptarse a la cultura, a aprender español y a contribuir en lo que puedan.
no son bienvenidos los que que quieren que les hablemos en ingles por ejemplo, los que quieren venir a imponer sus costumbres; esos NO.
Si yo me voy a vivir a otro país, seré humilde y tratare de hablar su idioma,respetar sus costumbres,etc,etc
To sad whenever you say hi and they look at you like you're crazy 😢
What area or neighborhood does the speaker live?
Juriquilla
We chose El Refugio as it is pretty close to El Centro in one direction and Juriquilla in the other direction. 10 minutes to either! Also, I wanted more Mexican neighbors than ExPats to be more immersed and forced to learn more Spanish
El Refugio
@@MexicoRelocationGuide we are actually in El Refugio
Ahhh.....She wants to be Ameri-comfortable. Very nice.
You need to get “Gas Bienestar”.
Migration to Mexico for a better life?....Where have I heard that before? How things flipped with the USA.
James K. Polk had the same vision.
How do you bank in mexico
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Please correct the title. Se lives in Quintana Roo not Queretaro.
she lives in Queretaro. she moved from Puerto Morelos 😉
I don’t think you watched the video
In Querétaro
rich people