Just returned from St Miguel and Guanajuato. You realize that Mexico is not cheap unless you plan to eat street food all day. I found St. Miguel very beautiful but a city filled with boutiques and US real estate offices sprinkled with expats. Guanajuato is more authentic Mexican and is also a college city with lots of young students energy.
Even kicking back on the beach can get boring. It's nice, but there's more to Mexico. I can have just as many cocktails at my bar, or on the patio. I'm glad you're going inland finally. VIVA MEXICO!!
Excellent video. Thank you both! This is for me, I don't do well with heat and humidity. And I like smaller places, not big cities. Merida is too hot and humid too. I am definitely more interested in smaller places, and in experiencing the culture rather than duplicating life in the US.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico It is pretty much at the same altitude as beaches. Altitude and distance from the seas is necessary for cooler temperature and less humidity.
Hi Brighton! I’ve been following you for a while and really not watching too many videos. I put you in the Baja bucket🤣. Baja is so very different to the rest of Mexico. Kind of like how Alaska and Hawaii are definitely US but still very different from the 48. I’m interested in Morelia or Pueblo. Retiring next year. Anyway, I’m so happy you’re doing more around central Mexico! Keep up the great work!
I live full time about a mile from the beach in Bucerias and I wouldn't want to live full time in any other place. Been driving all around Mexico since 2005 and seen many great places but the Riviera Nayarit just north of Puerto Vallarta is the place to be for my Wife and I.
Thanks Rod. I hope the hurricane wasn't too rough on you in Bucerias. Mexico has such great transportation (as long as you don't drive at night) you can really explore far and wide from any home base.
This is what I call an educational video that is worth watching to the end. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience living in México 🇲🇽 Muchas Gracias 🙏🏻 Regards from Southern California looking forward to retire in Lovely Mexico.
Who knew there was so much to do besides the beach. Greg said something like, "When you live near the beach, your social life with other expats is mostly choosing which happy hour to attend" I guess that hit a little close to home for me!
Hello Brighton! Wow….this was really a great and informative video! Greg presented many great components to consider for planning a landing spot in Mexico. Honestly, those criteria could be used for anywhere in the world! A component I would add to his rating system is weighing a category, based on how important it is to you. Greg gives categories a 1-5. But you could take it to the next level by assigning a factor to each category. For example, I have repeatedly talked to you about the heat/humidity that was the downside of the summer inMazatlan, for us. So, since weather is obviously important for us, I could give the climate category a factor of 2. By that, I mean climate is twice as important as another category. If being well connected with travel options, let’s say by air, you could give connectivity a 3 because maybe you have sick parents in the states and need the potential for quick flights. One gets to weigh the category to the importance that category is to that person. Thank you for this video! It is really awesome and informative!
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico You are most welcome, Brighton. Yes....I think it will enhance the valuation of a particular category that Greg developed that could be substantially more important than the other category or categories. Knock on wood....for us, I would not give a multiple to the care category as we are quasi healthy still, but I certainly probably would for climate.
I am happy to hear you are broadening your horizons. Yes, the rest of Mexico deserves your attention. I plan to visit several places in the mainland early next year. Queretaro, Puebla, Morelia and more. Be sure to put Oaxaca on your list. I can recommend a great place near the Zocalo. Hotel Casa Sierra Azul. Check it out. And don't miss "Cathedral Restaurant". And remember Puerto Escondido, Air temp 85, Water temp 85 in January.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico If you have never stayed in a Hostel, you might want to check out Shalom Hostel in Rinconada, Puerto Escondido. They have rooms with a shower for about $35 IIRC. Live music and DJ about 3 nights a week. Really fun experience and only about 100 yards to Playa Corrizalillo. Just keep it on the hush hush..
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico so we came down earlier in the season to get a fuller weather experience and we've been here since beginning of September and it's been 34 and 35 every day September - October now November hits and it's under 30 and today is 24 so I totally agree summer at the beach is awesome here you just have to put up with the humidity back at your house. We went to the beach the other day at 29 c and the water actually felt cold it was almost like going in a lake in Ontario eek. Got used to it and it was okay it was just that first shock that we weren't used to here
I choose Mérida Mexico. I bought my future retirement house a couple of years ago. It is an air bnb until I can fully retire. So, like you, I am "Almost Retired." :) Great content, new sub.
Great video, really enjoyed hearing about Greg's expertise, wow! I'll rewatch this one again for sure. Lots of great content. I get the Mexperience monthly newsletter, now gonna check out Greg's two websites. Thank you, Brighton! Another home run! :)
Very well done Brighton one of your best content videos. Very quickly youll have 100 k subscribers + Aka Scott S PS La Paz is very low on Margaritas since Ive been here.
Excellent info. Thank you. Helps me plan much better. I wonder if it's easy to drive down to these Mexican cities like Lake Chapala instead of taking a plane? In other words, is it easy to drive from city to city with your own car? Driving from Texas to Guadalajara? Or driving to the Mayan ruins? I actually hitch hiked or took small buses all over Chiapas to study Mayan ruins back in 2001 and had no problems but do not know if things have changed. Thank you.
Lots of people (Mexicans) from Mexico city have vacation homes in La Paz. Puerto Vallarta is the beach destination for those living in Guadalajara. You can have your pastel and eat it too.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico actually, another RUclips channel did testing of the water and it's better. In the past it was very bad because of the runoff from Guadalajara but that's since stopped.
You've found 4 good places for Alzheimer's care? I want to do a video about eldercare in Mexico. If you have anything to share, please email me at brighton@gen-mex.com. Thanks!
I love Mexico, have lived in Mexico City, and would like to be able to spend more time in Mexico. However, a big issue for people in my family is accessibility. My son is a wheelchair user, my daughter- in-law uses a walker, and my husband is going to physical therapy to strengthen his walking because he has Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and had to have a shunt placed in his brain. The Mexican government has done an excellent job of improving the quality of life in Mexico in the past 50 years. However, most of the country is not accessible for people with mobility issues. I would like for my family to be able to enjoy the rich culture and beauty of Mexico before I die, and time is marching on.
make your self and family mexican permanent resident becuase AMLO goal is to take away the cashier machine out of hospital and clinics so mexican people helth be free for everybody that will be nice and you wont need to pay anything 👍
Hah! I never even thought about that. But I think prices aren't that different across Mexico. Some places that are more discovered are more expensive, but it's still so much cheaper than the US. Maybe that's why?
You can bring in an RV. You can buy a permit (TIP) at the border. There are 50 ports of entry, so it would depend on where you’re going. We like to cross at Mexicali East and have a video of crossing in our RV, Back in Mexico: Mexicali West Crossing ruclips.net/video/TnEU7CAjR64/видео.html
Or a concert, dance club, movie theater... Mexico is pretty damn safe when it comes to random deadly violence. If you want to get involved in the drug trade, it's probably safer to stay in the US.
As stated before I am not leaving the ocean. Some folk think Paris is France or Rome is Italy and that Never is the case. If city life is your think then stay where you are OR move to 1. As we (Pam and I) age quiet is more of what we seek. Closeness to restaurants is nice. Proximity to good health care is wanted but hopefully not needed. An ocean however is what we crave. So... Mr B does that sound like anywhere you know? P n D
Researching Lake Chapala it's sad to have learned that The water entering Lake Chapala from the Lerma River is highly polluted with heavy metals and other toxic substances as a result of insufficient wastewater treatment by the many industries operating near the Lerma River. : (
I agree. But if you have one in Mexico on the beach, you can live inland and use your week on the beach. Better to use it if you have it, cause you can't get rid of it!!!
@carinadam3130 great question. I'm not Canadian, but I'm guessing they self-insure. 99% of medical costs in Mexico are really low. But the problem is if you're unlucky enough to have a catastrophic injury...
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico ok my thoughts exactly!!!! I’m thinking it’s more beneficial for us to prepay for our ins here in Canada BEFORE coming down to Mexico like we have been doing.
Brighton, can you connect me with Rennie, the lady on one of your videos who is in Guadalajara, Mexico? I believe she is an American expat and I think she has a place to rent I would like to talk to her about Reply
Mexico is very expensive now as much or more than the United States and the new government is very scary now be careful things are changing in Mexico now be safe
You can only retire there if your income is a minimum of $2700 US per month. Coming from a country that has a minimum wage of like $12 US per hour. lol
I had a checkup by my Cardiologist in Morelia two weeks ago. My out of pocket charge equaled $4.50 USD! Medical care is fantastic in Mexico!
Yes! It's just crazy how inexpensive care by medical specialists is in Mexico. Thanks for sharing!
What a fabulous presentation. by Greg. His extensive background (and obvious love for the place, people & culture) comes through!
I agree! Thanks for watching
Greg is a wonderful interviewee -- thank you both ! 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it!
Just returned from St Miguel and Guanajuato. You realize that Mexico is not cheap unless you plan to eat street food all day. I found St. Miguel very beautiful but a city filled with boutiques and US real estate offices sprinkled with expats. Guanajuato is more authentic Mexican and is also a college city with lots of young students energy.
Hate beach areas. It’s ok for a visit but hate the tourists and there’s no forest and it’s freaking boring. Thank you Greg for such great interviews.
That's great for you because the non-beach areas tend to be less expensive!
Even kicking back on the beach can get boring. It's nice, but there's more to Mexico. I can have just as many cocktails at my bar, or on the patio.
I'm glad you're going inland finally.
VIVA MEXICO!!
Me too Russell! I'm really looking forward to seeing more of Mexico. It's been 20 years since I've seen Mexico City. I'm sure it's changed.
Prolly cooler in the mountains.
Excellent video. Thank you both! This is for me, I don't do well with heat and humidity. And I like smaller places, not big cities. Merida is too hot and humid too. I am definitely more interested in smaller places, and in experiencing the culture rather than duplicating life in the US.
I’ve heard Merida is crazy hot in the summer! But I’ve never been there.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico It is pretty much at the same altitude as beaches. Altitude and distance from the seas is necessary for cooler temperature and less humidity.
WOW. Greg's websites are AMAZING 🎉 Excellent resources !!!!!!!!
Yes they are!
Stellar video with you and guest. Really good info.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thx Brighton, great video 😊
Thank you so much for watching!
Hi Brighton! I’ve been following you for a while and really not watching too many videos. I put you in the Baja bucket🤣. Baja is so very different to the rest of Mexico. Kind of like how Alaska and Hawaii are definitely US but still very different from the 48. I’m interested in Morelia or Pueblo. Retiring next year. Anyway, I’m so happy you’re doing more around central Mexico! Keep up the great work!
I live full time about a mile from the beach in Bucerias and I wouldn't want to live full time in any other place. Been driving all around Mexico since 2005 and seen many great places but the Riviera Nayarit just north of Puerto Vallarta is the place to be for my Wife and I.
Thanks Rod. I hope the hurricane wasn't too rough on you in Bucerias. Mexico has such great transportation (as long as you don't drive at night) you can really explore far and wide from any home base.
Great interview. Thanks
I hope you do videos from all over when you go! We are all hungry for all things Mexico!
I’ll be making videos everywhere I go!
This is what I call an educational video that is worth watching to the end. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience living in México 🇲🇽
Muchas Gracias 🙏🏻
Regards from Southern California looking forward to retire in Lovely Mexico.
Glad it was helpful- see you south of the border soon!
Excellent information. This is one of your best interviews!
Thank you!
B great job 💪. Love these: non-beach videos are wonderful too !❤
Who knew there was so much to do besides the beach. Greg said something like, "When you live near the beach, your social life with other expats is mostly choosing which happy hour to attend" I guess that hit a little close to home for me!
Hello Brighton! Wow….this was really a great and informative video! Greg presented many great components to consider for planning a landing spot in Mexico. Honestly, those criteria could be used for anywhere in the world!
A component I would add to his rating system is weighing a category, based on how important it is to you. Greg gives categories a 1-5. But you could take it to the next level by assigning a factor to each category. For example, I have repeatedly talked to you about the heat/humidity that was the downside of the summer inMazatlan, for us. So, since weather is obviously important for us, I could give the climate category a factor of 2. By that, I mean climate is twice as important as another category. If being well connected with travel options, let’s say by air, you could give connectivity a 3 because maybe you have sick parents in the states and need the potential for quick flights. One gets to weigh the category to the importance that category is to that person.
Thank you for this video! It is really awesome and informative!
Oh - I like that. Greg could do a calculation and spit out the perfect place for any particular individual or family. Great suggestion Alan.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico You are most welcome, Brighton. Yes....I think it will enhance the valuation of a particular category that Greg developed that could be substantially more important than the other category or categories. Knock on wood....for us, I would not give a multiple to the care category as we are quasi healthy still, but I certainly probably would for climate.
This is an excellent video providing important information about moving to and living in Mexico! Thanks.
Thanks Tyler!
I am happy to hear you are broadening your horizons. Yes, the rest of Mexico deserves your attention. I plan to visit several places in the mainland early next year. Queretaro, Puebla, Morelia and more. Be sure to put Oaxaca on your list. I can recommend a great place near the Zocalo. Hotel Casa Sierra Azul. Check it out. And don't miss "Cathedral Restaurant". And remember Puerto Escondido, Air temp 85, Water temp 85 in January.
85 air and water sounds ideal. There is soooo much of Mexico to explore. I leave in 4 days to see some inland spots. Thanks for the recommendations!
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico If you have never stayed in a Hostel, you might want to check out Shalom Hostel in Rinconada, Puerto Escondido. They have rooms with a shower for about $35 IIRC. Live music and DJ about 3 nights a week. Really fun experience and only about 100 yards to Playa Corrizalillo. Just keep it on the hush hush..
I enjoy your channel....I let the ads run
Thank you for all work you do to make these videos
Thank you! I just need 30 seconds of ads (if they are long ones) to get paid!
Excellent video. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it Colleen!
Thanks, Brighton - very informative. Interesting note on the "seagulls."
Yes - I love the Seagulls idea!
Awesome video. The best I've watched on any site. Excellent information. Please keep up the good work.
Thank you so much Rhonda. I'll keep making videos!
Interesting video, Brighton. It's all so tantalizing.
Glad you enjoyed it Barry! When's your next adventure?
We love summers in La Paz! That’s when we go to the beach!
I love them too (what little bit I've been there to enjoy.) But some folks melt :-(
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico so we came down earlier in the season to get a fuller weather experience and we've been here since beginning of September and it's been 34 and 35 every day September - October now November hits and it's under 30 and today is 24 so I totally agree summer at the beach is awesome here you just have to put up with the humidity back at your house.
We went to the beach the other day at 29 c and the water actually felt cold it was almost like going in a lake in Ontario eek.
Got used to it and it was okay it was just that first shock that we weren't used to here
This was excellent! Thank you so much.
I choose Mérida Mexico. I bought my future retirement house a couple of years ago. It is an air bnb until I can fully retire. So, like you, I am "Almost Retired." :) Great content, new sub.
Thanks Amy - I just subbed your channel too. You're building a house from afar? Best of luck to you!
Send me a msg at brighton@gen-mex.com. I tried emailing the address on your channel, but it bounced :-(
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico done!
Great video, really enjoyed hearing about Greg's expertise, wow! I'll rewatch this one again for sure. Lots of great content. I get the Mexperience monthly newsletter, now gonna check out Greg's two websites. Thank you, Brighton! Another home run! :)
Thanks Brenda! Love the feedback. Greg and I are planning at least one more video together when I make it to Ajijic.
He was a really good guest!
Thanks - we are planning our next video collaboration now. ;-)
I request you discuss air quality, in future videos!
Thanks! That’s on my list (at least for La Paz.)
Good place in Mexico where American seniors retire. Love playa del Carmen area
Very well done Brighton one of your best content videos. Very quickly youll have 100 k subscribers +
Aka Scott S
PS La Paz is very low on Margaritas since Ive been here.
Thanks Scott! And don't drink them all - I'm coming in less than a month and I'd hate for there to be a shortage!
Thank you for the fantastic video content!
Glad you enjoy it!
This is great info to cut through all the misinformation out there! Thanks!!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent info. Thank you. Helps me plan much better. I wonder if it's easy to drive down to these Mexican cities like Lake Chapala instead of taking a plane? In other words, is it easy to drive from city to city with your own car? Driving from Texas to Guadalajara? Or driving to the Mayan ruins? I actually hitch hiked or took small buses all over Chiapas to study Mayan ruins back in 2001 and had no problems but do not know if things have changed. Thank you.
It's possible to drive around Mexico. You just need to be careful in certain areas (especially along the border.) And never drive at night.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Thank you. I plan to drive to Guadalajara in February and perhaps some of the other cities you mentioned.
I totally love being within driving distance to a beach... or a flight away :) But prefer living in the Central Mexico area!
Lots of people (Mexicans) from Mexico city have vacation homes in La Paz. Puerto Vallarta is the beach destination for those living in Guadalajara. You can have your pastel and eat it too.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico So True!
I believe Chapala has a good mix because it's on a lake but the weather is 👍 great
Yes - except I’ve heard the lake is rather polluted :-(
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico actually, another RUclips channel did testing of the water and it's better. In the past it was very bad because of the runoff from Guadalajara but that's since stopped.
Brighton, Hopefully we will be able to meet when you are in Queretaro later this month.
Yes! Let's plan on it!
Great video Brighton
Thanks 👍
I'm also moving to Mexico with my mom to afford good and affordable Alzheimer's care. I've toured 4 places in Baja - all were good places.
You've found 4 good places for Alzheimer's care? I want to do a video about eldercare in Mexico. If you have anything to share, please email me at brighton@gen-mex.com. Thanks!
Please do the different levels of assisted living. Please!!!
It's still on my list. I will probably do it this summer when I can get to Guadalajara.
I love Mexico, have lived in Mexico City, and would like to be able to spend more time in Mexico. However, a big issue for people in my family is accessibility. My son is a wheelchair user, my daughter- in-law uses a walker, and my husband is going to physical therapy to strengthen his walking because he has Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and had to have a shunt placed in his brain. The Mexican government has done an excellent job of improving the quality of life in Mexico in the past 50 years. However, most of the country is not accessible for people with mobility issues. I would like for my family to be able to enjoy the rich culture and beauty of Mexico before I die, and time is marching on.
make your self and family mexican permanent resident becuase AMLO goal is to take away the cashier machine out of hospital and clinics so mexican people helth be free for everybody that will be nice and you wont need to pay anything 👍
this video is awesome...
Thanks Carol!
When thinking about Mexico City, you need to be aware that the housing costs are much higher in most places in Mexico and there are flooding issues!!
Thanks for sharing!
I looked at Greg's website and I don't see a place to view the 6 Cs city scores. Am I missing something?
Interesting that 'cost' wasn't listed as one of the 'C's".
Hah! I never even thought about that. But I think prices aren't that different across Mexico. Some places that are more discovered are more expensive, but it's still so much cheaper than the US. Maybe that's why?
Do you have any videos or information about driving into Mexico? Can you bring an RV camper into Mexico? What are the safest ports of entry?
You can bring in an RV. You can buy a permit (TIP) at the border. There are 50 ports of entry, so it would depend on where you’re going. We like to cross at Mexicali East and have a video of crossing in our RV, Back in Mexico: Mexicali West Crossing
ruclips.net/video/TnEU7CAjR64/видео.html
Is Mexico safe ?? Can’t go to school, church or Walmart in the US.
Or a concert, dance club, movie theater... Mexico is pretty damn safe when it comes to random deadly violence. If you want to get involved in the drug trade, it's probably safer to stay in the US.
WELL WE LIVE ON THE BEACH IN COZUMEL....THE BEST LIFE EVER.
I love Cozumel! But does it get hot in the summer?
Yes , but we have ac .
As stated before I am not leaving the ocean. Some folk think Paris is France or Rome is Italy and that Never is the case. If city life is your think then stay where you are OR move to 1. As we (Pam and I) age quiet is more of what we seek. Closeness to restaurants is nice. Proximity to good health care is wanted but hopefully not needed. An ocean however is what we crave. So... Mr B does that sound like anywhere you know? P n D
I think the most difficult thing to combine is quiet and close to restaurants. But as you get older, you'll lose your hearing, so it won't matter.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Well it's not my intent to live quite as close to the bars as you... 😁
PS ... I forgot to mention another home run for Mr. B. Good one sir.
@@davebaker489 Sometimes you don't choose the bar. The bar chooses you.
@@davebaker489 Thank you Dave. Greg is a wealth of knowledge!
Wow beautiful in baja
I agree!
Researching Lake Chapala it's sad to have learned that The water entering Lake Chapala from the Lerma River is highly polluted with heavy metals and other toxic substances as a result of insufficient wastewater treatment by the many industries operating near the Lerma River. : (
I agree. It's such a perfect place... except for the health of the lake.
I am looking for a valley town , Heat is NOT for me neither beaches.
Timeshares are not a good investment!!
I agree. But if you have one in Mexico on the beach, you can live inland and use your week on the beach. Better to use it if you have it, cause you can't get rid of it!!!
The U.S., are you going to be safe there?
Safe in the US? I feel safer in most Mexican cities than I do in US cities. You just gotta know which areas are super-dangerous and avoid those.
What do Canadians do over 65?
For healthcare??
@carinadam3130 great question. I'm not Canadian, but I'm guessing they self-insure. 99% of medical costs in Mexico are really low. But the problem is if you're unlucky enough to have a catastrophic injury...
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico ok my thoughts exactly!!!! I’m thinking it’s more beneficial for us to prepay for our ins here in Canada BEFORE coming down to Mexico like we have been doing.
Culinary should be one of the C's
That is a great idea! But maybe everywhere in Mexico has amazing food?
Brighton, can you connect me with Rennie, the lady on one of your videos who is in Guadalajara, Mexico? I believe she is an American expat and I think she has a place to rent I would like to talk to her about
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Mexico is very expensive now as much or more than the United States and the new government is very scary now be careful things are changing in Mexico now be safe
You can only retire there if your income is a minimum of $2700 US per month. Coming from a country that has a minimum wage of like $12 US per hour. lol
If you have $50,000USD in the bank/retirement accounts, you're eligible for temporary residency (which converts to permanent residency after 4 years.)
Great video! Thanks!
Glad you liked it!