The plaza area is always the showpiece of a town. The surrounding area is often another story. Most likely, language immersion would be the newcomers’ dilemma so it would be important to be able to know Spanish to at least a moderate degree. The availability of modest or greater, of standard housing? The place looks very peaceful.
Hi Twyla, Yeap, I think if you speak some Spanish, then that would be a great plus. The place seemed to be very nice and the people were very friendly.
Hi Kit Kat, before you think about PV, check out Mazatlan. I lived in PV for 10 years, now I´m living in Mazatlan and I like it much Better. Best, Bill
I was just in Guadalajara and Ajijic a couple of months ago for two weeks. I am now retired and scouting out places to live. If I knew about this affordable town I would have visited it. The absence of cobblestones is a big plus! However the big plus for Ajijic (for me) was it large restaurant and bar scene.
Hi Mr Butch, Yeap, Ajijic has all of that. If that is what you are looking for then Ajijic would be a great place. Lots of bars and places to eat and music, live everyday. For some people, they might like the quiet life, maybe they writers or artists and perhaps they don´t like to go out that much. Happy 4th, Bill
Hello Lisa, I think that you will find all over Mexico, fresh fruits and veggies. Mexicans are freaks when it comes to these two things. And there are so many local farms supplying them. You will not be disappointed. Best, Bill
Where is a good place to live for a single female with pets. I am willing to pay more if needed for my pets. I will need a place to develop friendships and good internet. Thanks
Hi Sheila, You won´t have a problem with your pets. I would say that most people will let you have pets. You won´t have to pay more. Most places have great internet. Join some Facebook groups for cities in Mexico, Search for something like, ¨Expats Puerto Vallarta, or Expats Guadalajara,¨ and as people questions. Also it depends on how much Spanish you know. I you don´t know Spanish, you might want to start in Ajijic. Lots of Expats there and you can speak a minimum of Spanish and make lots of friends fast. Best, Bill
I've been to lakeside twice up and down the North shore of Lake chapala, it's a wonderful place to visit and I love my time there and the people the food the entire atmosphere, but people need to remember when you leave the United States you leave your constitutional rights behind you and to me that is everything.
Which rights are they exactly because we find Mexico to be a much freer country than the USA. Have you ever read the Mexican Constitution? Its one reason why we live here now as South Carolina you have a one in three chance of spending time in jail even for wealthy residents which is the majority of our retirement town. The USA puts more of its citizens in I prison than any other nation in the world. Oh yea not to mention taking away womens rights to their bodies. Yet Mexico has given women those rights. Unfortunately certain groups are trying to turn america into a racist fascist country. Our neigjbors had to leave Arizona because their neighbors were recruiting for the Jan. 6 insurrection. They were so frightened by the violent behavior they moved to Ajijic Mexico for the freedom we have to express our beliefs without fear of persecution.
How so? Are you renouncing your citizenship? That's not necessary. And what we've always believed to be our constitutional rights are being rapidly eroded. Anyway, I guess I don't always feel so privileged when I'm in America, even though a citizen, but since we pay taxes wherever we go -- they do still have an interest in protecting us citizens abroad, too.
I enjoyed the video. Maybe you could go back and show some of the houses and apartments that are available. You mentioned that Bob was paying $500usd and now pays $200usd. On what? That is what I'm really interested in. The town looks really nice . And I 'm glad you showcased it.
He has a one bedroom apt and it is brand new. He is very happy. If you want to pay a little more than 200, I think you could get something much bigger but still very cheap.
Thanks Bill ! Keep these inexpensive town videos coming. They are fascinating. Also I can't imagine how easy it is to get to the airport from there. It's right on the main road. :-)
@@BillDallasLewis new viewer here. Just subscribed. What is the vibe difference between mazatlan anf puerto Vallarta? I dont like noisy banging gong tequila party noise. I like peaceful ocean with dolphins and kind people
@@BearInThePhillipines I lived in Vallarta for ten years, and I totally enjoyed it. But, when I spent a week in Mazatlan, I was ready to pack my bags and move immediatley. I think that Mazatlan is more than a tourist town. You will find the noisy banging tequilla parties going on but over all, I like this place much more than Vallarta. They have a lot more business, colleges, and culture here. That´s a start. Mazatlan is worth a visit. I could write a book on answering your question. That is the best I can do for now. Best, Bill the Geek ps, I´m headed out of the door.
Thank you so very much! I'm a single woman who's considered living in Mexico and te rent sounds like the price range I'd like to consider and although I like cobblestone streets they're tough to do much walking on. Again thank you, Ronnye ps I'm a retired, widow living on fixed income and qualify for "temporary residency".
Hi Veronica, thank you for commenting and thanks for watching. Yeap, rents are low down here and you can get a nice, safe place. Also, the cost of food and everything else really helps you keep your spending down. It is really great. So come on down, we are waiting for you to enjoy the great weather, the great food and the great people. Best to you, Bill the Geek
Thanks for your encouraging and friendly response! If and I get there, may I feel free to email, call or text you so that we might meet for coffee - my treat? Ronnye 😊🧜♀️😊
@@veronicagrijalva-palmisano7465 Yes of course. Be sure to drop me a line or call me. My Mexico phone is 322 102 1586, you can find my email on my website at the bottom of the FAQs page. billthegeek.org. Stay in touch, Bill
I am retiring soon and this town sounds like the perfect location to retire to in Mexico. Thanks Bill for the great video. Looking forward to more videos. 😃
Yes, if you like more land and ranch style properties and/or are on a budget, and perhaps would like to go to Guadalajara more often, Ixtlajuacan is a good option. It is only 20 minutes to downtown Ajijic and about 15 to Chapala which is really not that far at all. ;)
This mexican town is beautiful. Very clean and friendly folks. We love to head over the hill and visit and each time we enjoy it so much more. This is a Spanish speaking town, a great place to imurse yourself in the language 😀
Hi Bill, Is there a small expat community there ? It would be nice to make friends and get info to help settle in. I love the look of the town, so inviting. Smiles from Canada, Ella 🌞
Hola Ella, The only Expat I saw was the guy named Bob. But I think Bob is in the Plaza every morning. You can´t miss him. White, short, older, skinny. Great guy. The great thing about this place is that there are hardly any expats there. But, you are only a ten minute drive from Ajijic. You can hang out with Expats all day and all night there, then go back to peace and quiet. Best, Bill
It is a beautiful town. My friends took me on the day the priest blessed the horses, then they ride to a shrine, up the mountain. The spectacular cowboys saddles and horses filled the plaza, in front of the church. The church paintings are by Javier Zaragoza, who painted the large mural on the corner of Colon and Hildalgo, in Ajijic.
@@missmayflower Probably every year, but I don't remember when I saw it and haven't been able to find the dates, for Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos Camino Milagro search for images.
Howdy Albert, So true. I did a video this week were I went to visit an RV park just to see what it was like because I had never been to a Mexican RV park. So, I walk in with my camera and I am walking around, and I started to meet people that lived there. They told me all about how much it cost, they brought me into their houses with my video camera, and this was for all of the people that I met. It was great. Mexico can be very friendly. Thanks much for your comment. Best, Bill the Geek
Howdy Skyrider, It´s a nice little place and worth a short visit, maybe do some shopping and have breakfast or lunch. Great to hear from you. Best, Bill
Loved this video! What a great option. My first question was about the public transportation, and you addressed it right away! What a great town. Instant new subbie!
Thoroughly absorbed by this video. My current town in the United States has a population of 17,000. Ixtlahuacan has a population of 18,000. I will be in Ribera del Pilar this winter, but I will be sure to check this town out while in the area. I have trouble walking, but can ride a bike, and those smooth streets, the cost of rentals, and the smaller town size seems wonderful! I hope everything isn’t gone before I can make a permanent move. You gave away a great secret.
Sure Fred, Someone made a RUclips video just for you. Just click the link below and you can hear it. ruclips.net/video/_yQyaAebp8E/видео.html Best, Bill
Wow! I have been wondering about this town for 3 years. Thanks for answering my nagging curiosity. The streets are an e-bike riders dream. Is it me or are the streets and sidewalks wider? Thanks so much for the info.
@@bessmahaneypilates8638 It's a cute, quiet little place and the prices are great. And, it's near the airport, closer to GDL, and still close to Chapala and Ajijic. Have a great day. Bill
Yes Tim, They have a great day of the dead. They get everyone on the plaza and play Micheal Jackson's Thriller and everyone dances. That's a real hoot. Best, Bill
Hi Osborne, Thank you much. That is me. I am totally natural. My best friend in College called me Mr. Face Change. Don´t know how my face does it. Best, Bill
@@BillDallasLewis Bill, you are a natural comedian, but very sincere to the topics. Living more for less is a great virtual, while our world is becoming very expensive very quickly.....
Wow! I have been wondering about this place for 3 years… The streets are an e-bike riders dream come true. It looks like the streets and sidewalks are wider than the ones in the Chapala areas. Thank you so much for answering my nagging question!,,,,,,lol, my mind will now wonder to the next question.
Hi Love to Travel, Yeap, the town is totally flat, no hills at all and the streets are wide and no cobble stone, you can ride your bike all day. I had never heard of this town. I am so glad that I got to do this video. Happy Saturday, Bill
That area is wonderful. Lots of Expats and music and food. But Mazatlan is bigger and it has it all. I just moved here, Mazatlan, this week and I love it to death. I´m three blocks from the beach and lots of food and other things around. Chapala has no beach.
Great video. I might have to visit. In the video I saw the bus that runs on the north side of the lake; does it travel to the south side of the lake also? You must be getting excited about your move, can’t wait to see your videos on Mazatlán. Be safe!
Hola Olga, You can get a bus that goes to about any where in Mexico. Just go to the bus station and tell them where you want to go and Bam, you are there. The local buses don´t go to the other side. Yeap, I am ready to go. Packing now. Just a couple of more days and I am there. Thank you very much. Bill
@@SirenaSpades Hi Sirena, people from all over the world watch my videos, and many are Mexicans that have not traveled much through Mexico. They want to learn more about their country. Best, Bill
Yeap, I´m from Ohio and my 2nd wife was from LA. We would go to visit her parents for Christmas. On New Years day, on TV, they would show the Rose Bowl parade. Her dad would always get upset because the weather for the parade was always perfect and it was January. He would get upset because people would see the great weather and they would move to LA. Best, Bill
I have a question. I want to move to Mexico but I have a seeing eye dog I am partially cited legally blind. Do they allow seeing eye dogs in some Mexico towns?
Hi Linda, In Mexico, you can take your dog anywhere you want. I would think you would want a place with minimal cobblestones like the town of the video you watched or maybe Mazatlan. Best, Bill
Hey 👋 Bill your looking good. 😉 thanks for this video. Haven't watched you since last winter. Stoped getting notices. It's hard to compete with Ajjic English speaking restaurants the center.The PRICE MMM LOL!!! LOVE ❤ UBILL
Hi JG, You can stay at this place it Ajijic, I have stayed there a few times and I was very happy each time. Hotel Pasada, Ajijic www.hotelnuevaposada.com/homepage_english.htm Donato Guerra No. 9 P.O. Box 30 Ajijic Jalisco 45920 Mexico Telephone: 011 52 (376) 766-1344 Fax: 011 52 (376) 766-1444 Email: nuevaposada@prodigy.net.mx Email: lanuevaposada@gmail.com
Hi Bill. I know you're trying to do your search engine optimization but it would be really helpful for those of us that occasionally want to go back and re-view some of your videos if you could put a description in the title and description related to the specific video. If I wanted to go back and search for this video, for example, I would probably put something like Ixtlahuacan in the search and it probably wouldn't turn up much. I have also ran into people interested in Nueva Chapala and I have directed them to your channel but I think they're probably going to have a rough time finding the videos where you talked about your old home. I know your trying to link into those Gringo retirement bucks but maybe there's some middle-ground as far as SEO is concerned. :)
I'm coming down there in September 2022 middle of the month For 2 weeks I'd like to contact you there in person about town of ixtlahuacan mex,go with someone to get there or taxi. David.d
Hi David, I have moved to Mazatlan, I have been here for almost 3 weeks now, but you can get a taxi to that place for about $7 US, it is only about 20 minutes from Ajijic, if that or 10 minutes from Chapala. The place is very quiet and clean and the people are very friendly. Come on Down!!!! Best, Bill
More like a twenty minute drive, not five. Nice walkabout video! I love that there are lots of taxis. That’s a big problem in Ajijic.
My kind of place to live! cheap rent for a beautiful quint town. Thanks, Bill your videos are always informative, keep them coming I enjoy watching,
Thank you Joan
The plaza area is always the showpiece of a town. The surrounding area is often another story. Most likely, language immersion would be the newcomers’ dilemma so it would be important to be able to know Spanish to at least a moderate degree. The availability of modest or greater, of standard housing? The place looks very peaceful.
Hi Twyla,
Yeap, I think if you speak some Spanish, then that would be a great plus. The place seemed to be very nice and the people were very friendly.
The Church is absolutely gorgeous!
Isnt that great. That was some super art work
My husband and I are going to do the private seminar in Ajjic next spring. We thought about living part time in Puerto Vallarta too.
Hi Kit Kat, before you think about PV, check out Mazatlan. I lived in PV for 10 years, now I´m living in Mazatlan and I like it much Better. Best, Bill
I was just in Guadalajara and Ajijic a couple of months ago for two weeks. I am now retired and scouting out places to live. If I knew about this affordable town I would have visited it. The absence of cobblestones is a big plus! However the big plus for Ajijic (for me) was it large restaurant and bar scene.
Hi Mr Butch,
Yeap, Ajijic has all of that. If that is what you are looking for then Ajijic would be a great place. Lots of bars and places to eat and music, live everyday. For some people, they might like the quiet life, maybe they writers or artists and perhaps they don´t like to go out that much.
Happy 4th,
Bill
This is a party place for Guadalajarans, so it's LOUD on the weekends.
That was Kool, how much was the flight?
We drove the car. It took about 10 minutes to get there.
This town sounds great 🎉.
Great place and very close to everything, really clean, very nice people.
Do they have fresh fruit and veggies?
Hello Lisa,
I think that you will find all over Mexico, fresh fruits and veggies. Mexicans are freaks when it comes to these two things. And there are so many local farms supplying them. You will not be disappointed.
Best,
Bill
Would've liked to see apartments???
Hi Odieclips, maybe next time I go there.
Awesome
Thank you Marqui
Where is a good place to live for a single female with pets. I am willing to pay more if needed for my pets. I will need a place to develop friendships and good internet. Thanks
Hi Sheila,
You won´t have a problem with your pets. I would say that most people will let you have pets. You won´t have to pay more. Most places have great internet. Join some Facebook groups for cities in Mexico, Search for something like, ¨Expats Puerto Vallarta, or Expats Guadalajara,¨ and as people questions. Also it depends on how much Spanish you know. I you don´t know Spanish, you might want to start in Ajijic. Lots of Expats there and you can speak a minimum of Spanish and make lots of friends fast.
Best,
Bill
I've been to lakeside twice up and down the North shore of Lake chapala, it's a wonderful place to visit and I love my time there and the people the food the entire atmosphere, but people need to remember when you leave the United States you leave your constitutional rights behind you and to me that is everything.
Hi Mtradz,
Thanks for the comment, yeap, it´s a great place. I am sure you are glad that you made the trip.
Best,
Bill
Which rights are they exactly because we find Mexico to be a much freer country than the USA. Have you ever read the Mexican Constitution? Its one reason why we live here now as South Carolina you have a one in three chance of spending time in jail even for wealthy residents which is the majority of our retirement town. The USA puts more of its citizens in
I prison than any other nation in the world. Oh yea not to mention taking away womens rights to their bodies. Yet Mexico has given women those rights. Unfortunately certain groups are trying to turn america into a racist fascist country. Our neigjbors had to leave Arizona because their neighbors were recruiting for the Jan. 6 insurrection. They were so frightened by the violent behavior they moved to Ajijic Mexico for the freedom we have to express our beliefs without fear of persecution.
How so? Are you renouncing your citizenship? That's not necessary. And what we've always believed to be our constitutional rights are being rapidly eroded. Anyway, I guess I don't always feel so privileged when I'm in America, even though a citizen, but since we pay taxes wherever we go -- they do still have an interest in protecting us citizens abroad, too.
I enjoyed the video. Maybe you could go back and show some of the houses and apartments that are available. You mentioned that Bob was paying $500usd and now pays $200usd. On what? That is what I'm really interested in. The town looks really nice . And I 'm glad you showcased it.
He has a one bedroom apt and it is brand new. He is very happy. If you want to pay a little more than 200, I think you could get something much bigger but still very cheap.
My favorite thing about this town is the absence of signs in English. That's how you know it has not been fully gentrified and is still affordable.
You are so right.
Thanks Bill ! Keep these inexpensive town videos coming. They are fascinating. Also I can't imagine how easy it is to get to the airport from there. It's right on the main road. :-)
Hola LJ,
Yeap, I bet the ride to the airport is about 10 or 15 minutes. More videos to come, stay tuned,
Best,
Bill
@@BillDallasLewis new viewer here. Just subscribed. What is the vibe difference between mazatlan anf puerto Vallarta? I dont like noisy banging gong tequila party noise. I like peaceful ocean with dolphins and kind people
@@BearInThePhillipines I lived in Vallarta for ten years, and I totally enjoyed it. But, when I spent a week in Mazatlan, I was ready to pack my bags and move immediatley. I think that Mazatlan is more than a tourist town. You will find the noisy banging tequilla parties going on but over all, I like this place much more than Vallarta. They have a lot more business, colleges, and culture here. That´s a start. Mazatlan is worth a visit. I could write a book on answering your question. That is the best I can do for now. Best, Bill the Geek ps, I´m headed out of the door.
@@BillDallasLewis after I ask the question I found your awesome video comparing the two cities. Better than a book
Thank you
I’m hooked! Now it’s my favorite videos! Thank you Bill!!!
Hi Inna,
You are very welcome. Thank you for watching, thank you for commenting.
Best,
Bill
Thank you so very much! I'm a single woman who's considered living in Mexico and te rent sounds like the price range I'd like to consider and although I like cobblestone streets they're tough to do much walking on. Again thank you, Ronnye ps I'm a retired, widow living on fixed income and qualify for "temporary residency".
Hi Veronica, thank you for commenting and thanks for watching. Yeap, rents are low down here and you can get a nice, safe place. Also, the cost of food and everything else really helps you keep your spending down. It is really great. So come on down, we are waiting for you to enjoy the great weather, the great food and the great people.
Best to you,
Bill the Geek
Thanks for your encouraging and friendly response! If and I get there, may I feel free to email, call or text you so that we might meet for coffee - my treat? Ronnye 😊🧜♀️😊
@@veronicagrijalva-palmisano7465 Yes of course. Be sure to drop me a line or call me. My Mexico phone is 322 102 1586, you can find my email on my website at the bottom of the FAQs page. billthegeek.org. Stay in touch, Bill
@@veronicagrijalva-palmisano7465 Did you ever get there Veronica? If so, how is it? As I'm also looking at that area in the near future...Stephen
I am retiring soon and this town sounds like the perfect location to retire to in Mexico. Thanks Bill for the great video. Looking forward to more videos. 😃
It´s a nice place and close to other places like Ajijic and Guadalajara if you want more. Very nice place
Yes, if you like more land and ranch style properties and/or are on a budget, and perhaps would like to go to Guadalajara more often, Ixtlajuacan is a good option. It is only 20 minutes to downtown Ajijic and about 15 to Chapala which is really not that far at all. ;)
This mexican town is beautiful. Very clean and friendly folks. We love to head over the hill and visit and each time we enjoy it so much more. This is a Spanish speaking town, a great place to imurse yourself in the language 😀
It is great, I was very surprised. I´ve lived in the Chapala area for about 4 years and I had never been there
Hi Bill,
Is there a small expat community there ? It would be nice to make friends and get info to help settle in. I love the look of the town, so inviting.
Smiles from Canada,
Ella 🌞
Hola Ella,
The only Expat I saw was the guy named Bob. But I think Bob is in the Plaza every morning. You can´t miss him. White, short, older, skinny. Great guy. The great thing about this place is that there are hardly any expats there. But, you are only a ten minute drive from Ajijic. You can hang out with Expats all day and all night there, then go back to peace and quiet.
Best,
Bill
It is a beautiful town. My friends took me on the day the priest blessed the horses, then they ride to a shrine, up the mountain. The spectacular cowboys saddles and horses filled the plaza, in front of the church. The church paintings are by Javier Zaragoza, who painted the large mural on the corner of Colon and Hildalgo, in Ajijic.
Hi Debra,
Yes, super great place, very peaceful, extremly clean and the people are so friendly.
I’d love to see the blessing. Is it every year?
@@missmayflower Probably every year, but I don't remember when I saw it and haven't been able to find the dates, for Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos Camino Milagro search for images.
If you had walked up to and elementary school in the United States with a camera to security guards would have been all over you. Mexico is friendly.
Howdy Albert,
So true. I did a video this week were I went to visit an RV park just to see what it was like because I had never been to a Mexican RV park. So, I walk in with my camera and I am walking around, and I started to meet people that lived there. They told me all about how much it cost, they brought me into their houses with my video camera, and this was for all of the people that I met. It was great. Mexico can be very friendly.
Thanks much for your comment.
Best,
Bill the Geek
While driving down from the airport I always wondered what some of these town were like. Nice tour of the town. As usual a great video. Thanks Bill
Howdy Skyrider,
It´s a nice little place and worth a short visit, maybe do some shopping and have breakfast or lunch. Great to hear from you.
Best,
Bill
This is a very helpful video. Thank you!
You're very welcome!
Hey Bill....terrific video. Yer the only guy who can pronounce Guadalajara with 3 syllables! 😊
Hey, thanks!
Please provide more info on this quaint little town! Would love to see some rentals.
Will do.
Loved this video! What a great option. My first question was about the public transportation, and you addressed it right away! What a great town. Instant new subbie!
Thanks Sirena, thanks for the comment and for joining the family. Stay tuned, more to come soon.
Best,
Bill
Thoroughly absorbed by this video. My current town in the United States has a population of 17,000. Ixtlahuacan has a population of 18,000. I will be in Ribera del Pilar this winter, but I will be sure to check this town out while in the area. I have trouble walking, but can ride a bike, and those smooth streets, the cost of rentals, and the smaller town size seems wonderful! I hope everything isn’t gone before I can make a permanent move. You gave away a great secret.
Hi Chris, I really liked it and the people were very nice and the streets were very smooth all over town.
it would be worth living there if for no other reason than cobblestones. town looks nice and clean.
Yes Cynthia, very clean, very safe, Very cheap, very quiet.
Best,
Bill
No Cobblestone Streets??? Boy
Hi Gwen,
Not a one. Very different than Chapala and Ajijic, you can ride your bike and enjoy the ride.
Great vid Bill. Such a nice looking town. Thanks.
Thank you. You are very welcome.
Best,
Bill
Very bad camera work, it is hard on my eyes when you move the camera so much. What camera do you use?
Hi Gipsy, Thank you for your comment. Camera work can be difficult. I use a Canon m50. Best, Bill
Please change the word cheap for affordable or reasonable inexpensive.🙂
Hi Dinora, I am on that after the interview with Frazier in my last video. Affordable it is. Thanks
Can you say the name of the town more next time instead of hear and over there and mexico
Yes A, I can do that. Thank you.
4:18 "Sixteenth Chapel"????[Sistine Chapel]
I try,,,,,,,, they only taught me so much in school you know. i saw the pictures though. I liked them. Thanks for your help.
Could we just get a PRONUNCIATION of the town's name????
Sure Fred,
Someone made a RUclips video just for you. Just click the link below and you can hear it.
ruclips.net/video/_yQyaAebp8E/видео.html
Best,
Bill
Wow! I have been wondering about this town for 3 years. Thanks for answering my nagging curiosity. The streets are an e-bike riders dream. Is it me or are the streets and sidewalks wider? Thanks so much for the info.
Yes, they are wider and flatter which is pretty nice if you like to cycle. ;)
Also the only guy who can say Mexico in TWO SYLLABLES! BIG SMILES!
I like learning about these undiscovered areas. I enjoyed the video.
Thank you Patrick, stay tuned, more to come soon
What town is it? I just got back from lake Chapala, I was in Jocotepec, Ajijic and Chapala.
Hi Bess, the town is called, Ixtlahuacan. Hope that helps.
Best,
Bill
@@BillDallasLewis I thought that was the town, I have that on my list, I'm going back to Chapala next spring and will check out that town and jamay
@@bessmahaneypilates8638 It's a cute, quiet little place and the prices are great. And, it's near the airport, closer to GDL, and still close to Chapala and Ajijic. Have a great day. Bill
@@BillDallasLewis thank you so much 💃🤠🇲🇽
Best Day of the Dead in the area
Yes Tim, They have a great day of the dead. They get everyone on the plaza and play Micheal Jackson's Thriller and everyone dances. That's a real hoot.
Best,
Bill
Really like your heightened pronunciations and facial expressions......
Hi Osborne,
Thank you much. That is me. I am totally natural. My best friend in College called me Mr. Face Change. Don´t know how my face does it.
Best,
Bill
@@BillDallasLewis Bill, you are a natural comedian, but very sincere to the topics. Living more for less is a great virtual, while our world is becoming very expensive very quickly.....
Colorful church ⛪️ , the town is clean, tranquil
Hi LA Girls, this is a great spot, and no cobble stones, the streets are as smooth as the very friendly people.
Thanks Bill! I’m going to check it out soon! Yeah! No cobblestones!
Looks like a great place but what is it called? You never mention the name. How is it pronounced?
Hi Carlos,
For me the name of the town was very hard to read and to prononce. If you go to Google, they will prononce the name for you.
Thanks, Bill
Wow! I have been wondering about this place for 3 years… The streets are an e-bike riders dream come true. It looks like the streets and sidewalks are wider than the ones in the Chapala areas. Thank you so much for answering my nagging question!,,,,,,lol, my mind will now wonder to the next question.
Hi Love to Travel,
Yeap, the town is totally flat, no hills at all and the streets are wide and no cobble stone, you can ride your bike all day. I had never heard of this town. I am so glad that I got to do this video.
Happy Saturday,
Bill
Hi Bill thank you for sharing your videos and knowledge..if you don't mind me asking why are you leaving the Chapala area? Thanks again Vera
That area is wonderful. Lots of Expats and music and food. But Mazatlan is bigger and it has it all. I just moved here, Mazatlan, this week and I love it to death. I´m three blocks from the beach and lots of food and other things around. Chapala has no beach.
Great video. I might have to visit. In the video I saw the bus that runs on the north side of the lake; does it travel to the south side of the lake also? You must be getting excited about your move, can’t wait to see your videos on Mazatlán. Be safe!
Hola Olga,
You can get a bus that goes to about any where in Mexico. Just go to the bus station and tell them where you want to go and Bam, you are there. The local buses don´t go to the other side. Yeap, I am ready to go. Packing now. Just a couple of more days and I am there.
Thank you very much.
Bill
Great feature! Congrats on your move to Mazatlan! I'm sure you are loving the Ocean! ;)
Hi Buena Vida, yeap,, I really like it here.
Interesting little town, no one was masked. That's another good sign to live there.
Hola Maria,
I loved it. The People were very friendly and the town is super clean.
Bias confirmation. I saw masked and unmasked people.
Stop saying cheap.it is rude and disrespectful to us Mexicans.
Ok, no problem, sorry.
Es una ganga.
Yeeee, it is politically "incorrect" Sir. Cheap is good and affordable to beat inflations.
I am just curious why someone from Mexico is watching a video like this? :)
@@SirenaSpades Hi Sirena, people from all over the world watch my videos, and many are Mexicans that have not traveled much through Mexico. They want to learn more about their country.
Best,
Bill
If you call a place paradise you can kiss it goodbye.
Yeap, I´m from Ohio and my 2nd wife was from LA. We would go to visit her parents for Christmas. On New Years day, on TV, they would show the Rose Bowl parade. Her dad would always get upset because the weather for the parade was always perfect and it was January. He would get upset because people would see the great weather and they would move to LA.
Best,
Bill
I have a question. I want to move to Mexico but I have a seeing eye dog I am partially cited legally blind. Do they allow seeing eye dogs in some Mexico towns?
Hi Linda,
In Mexico, you can take your dog anywhere you want. I would think you would want a place with minimal cobblestones like the town of the video you watched or maybe Mazatlan.
Best,
Bill
He is correct, Mexico is very dog friendly! Much more so than in the U.S. including most lodging and hotels.
Great Bill. 👍🇲🇽
Than you so much
@@BillDallasLewis thanks Bill. You are missed in these parts. I’ll call sometime. Thanks again
You’re welcome. I’m eating ribs , fries and coleslaw at Adelita When you get back we’ll grab a bite to eat. Thanks
Hey 👋 Bill your looking good. 😉 thanks for this video. Haven't watched you since last winter. Stoped getting notices. It's hard to compete with Ajjic English speaking restaurants the center.The PRICE MMM LOL!!! LOVE ❤ UBILL
Hi Gwen, I don´t know why you are not getting notifications. Oh Well
Thank you, can you please recommend some places to stay for a week or so?
Hi JG,
You can stay at this place it Ajijic, I have stayed there a few times and I was very happy each time.
Hotel Pasada, Ajijic
www.hotelnuevaposada.com/homepage_english.htm
Donato Guerra No. 9 P.O. Box 30
Ajijic Jalisco 45920 Mexico
Telephone: 011 52 (376) 766-1344
Fax: 011 52 (376) 766-1444
Email: nuevaposada@prodigy.net.mx
Email: lanuevaposada@gmail.com
Oh sorry for the miscommunication. I was looking for a place in Ixtlahuacan. Do you know of any places there maybe that Bob recommends? Thank you.
What town?
The name of the town is ixtlahuacan. I have practiced saying it, but I am not good at it.
What a nice town.
Hi Raul,
Great to see your message. It´s a nice place, I really liked it.
Take care,
Bill
Thanks!
Thanks for this info Bill.
Howdy Dawn,
Yeap, the place really surprised me. Way different than Ajijic.
Best,
Bill
@@BillDallasLewis I am now in Jamaica. Hoping to get back to Mexico later this year. I want to check out Mazatlan.
Oh, so now you´re in Jamaca, I don´t believe you. You are something.
@@BillDallasLewis lol! My hubby is from Jamaica. Due to Covid, I have not been here since 2019.
Thanks!
Hi Gary,
Thank so much for your donation. That goes a long way down here as you know.
Best,
Bill
Hi Bill good morning nice place what are he name I will love to visit there soon thank you 🙏
Ixtlahuacan, Jalisco.
Hola Clara, yes, a very nice place. Come on down
Ixtlahuacán de Los Membrillos
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As Always
Hi Bill. I know you're trying to do your search engine optimization but it would be really helpful for those of us that occasionally want to go back and re-view some of your videos if you could put a description in the title and description related to the specific video. If I wanted to go back and search for this video, for example, I would probably put something like Ixtlahuacan in the search and it probably wouldn't turn up much. I have also ran into people interested in Nueva Chapala and I have directed them to your channel but I think they're probably going to have a rough time finding the videos where you talked about your old home.
I know your trying to link into those Gringo retirement bucks but maybe there's some middle-ground as far as SEO is concerned. :)
Very good, I will work on that.
Thanks,
Bill
I'm coming down there in September 2022 middle of the month For 2 weeks I'd like to contact you there in person about town of ixtlahuacan mex,go with someone to get there or taxi. David.d
Hi David,
I have moved to Mazatlan, I have been here for almost 3 weeks now, but you can get a taxi to that place for about $7 US, it is only about 20 minutes from Ajijic, if that or 10 minutes from Chapala. The place is very quiet and clean and the people are very friendly.
Come on Down!!!! Best, Bill