This is fascinating to me. I live in Chapala but my son visits Todos every year. Hope he gets up the courage to return soon. I think Mx is as safe as anywhere in the world 🧙♀️❤️👍
Yeah right, people get killed all the time and noone ever catches the murderers. Two years ago my uncle who was a taxi driver got in an argument with someone on a motorcycle, he told his wife about it. Then later in the day they called her wife and told her my uncle had been killed that people had seen a motorcycle ride up to his taxi and they shot him 8 times in the head thru his window. My ex wife is currently in mexico right now she had to go to her older sisters funeral cause someone shot her. A few years earlier someone had killed that ladies son too. Within the last five years two brothers a sister and a nephew of my ex wife have been murdered in guanajuato mexico.
When you live there and ingrain yourself into the neighborhood and the people you’ll realize how dangerous it can be,it’s not dangerous for tourist because not only they’re not there that long but tourist are in touristy areas as well as tourist for the most part are off limits not becuase you’re a tourist only but because you’re not there that long to offend anybody you shouldn’t be offending but you live there you’ll understand the importance of keep your head down and mind your business.
My wife and I have been watching all your Baja videos. We’ve been exploring the peninsula for the past several months and your videos have been great 🙌
my brother met his wife in Todos Santos. Her family was running a resturaunt she served his meal and that was 20 years ago. he used to run the Baja 500 and 1000 solo motor bike.
You might mention we are over 1,000 miles down the peninsula! And that we are landlocked. Im sending this information to a friend in the USA. I grew up in La Paz.
it is cheaper for those that receive a check or some form of living from the United States and higher income countries.... but try to live on only 500 pesos a week by many of the jobs there in mexico. "Yes I do own a home in Mexico and lived there for many years."
Wow! Thank you, I learn a lot watching your videos, good old Mexico here I come!...when I retire....soon, muchas gracias, saludos desde San Diego California. ;)
I have lived in sw Costa Rica for the last12 years. It's been a great run, but thinking it is time to move on as it has gotten ridiculously expensive and the government seems hellbent on destroying the country economically. Looking to explore Mexico and Ecuador as I have spent some time there. Thanks for your informative videos!
Hey girl, you are glowing! 😊 I found your channel back in early 2018 when I was moving to MX from Europe. Just wanna say finally.. Thank you for giving me a push without even knowing.. to move as a young girl to CDMX without knowing anyone there. You look and sound even happier in your last videos! This hair makes you look hella young! Baja looks beautiful! I have been living in CDMX but due to covid and being a digital nomad designer myself, I also decided to move. However, to Nayarit to a pueblito for now. Love CDMX though, just like you. What keeps me coming back to your videos is how natural you are. Easy going. Honest. You always explain in a simple way. You are neither fake nor annoying like some travel youtubers :D And definitely not a typical gringa hehe. Keep it up girl, keep shining and sharing!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment. It makes me so happy that I could help in some way! I hope the videos continue to help - I'm so appreciative of your support and kindness (and thanks for saying I look young! haha)
I have a couple of friends who own the Hierbabuena Restaurant in Pescadero, about 15m south of Todos Santos. The owners name are Marco and Denise. It’s an outdoor place on beautiful grounds and they grow most of their produce and acquire fish from local fisherman. Check it out!
Baja California (Norte/Sur) both can be a great place to live, if you need to be close to the US. Baja California also has a great climate, almost the eternal spring climate.
Muchos gracias, Laura. The Cabo area is near the top of my short list as desirable places to stay in the winter months, so your video is much appreciated!
We stay in a much smaller fishing village further south. A small main Mercado supplies all the foods we need. Few extranjeros. Much cheaper, beach, seafood, etc.
I have down here in Baja for over 25 years. One needs to see it an live it to understand how stupid it is to stay in the US. I'm 80 with Medicare but find it cheaper to pay for my medical needs and drugs if needed here in Mexico. Granted, I am healthy and exercise a lot and use no meds but they are cheap if I need them. The US has become a third world country. IMO.
@@angelnorwind6813 Absolutely. If you possess the average attitude of Gringos, you probably wouldn't like it. If you realize Americans are no better than any other people, you'll love it.
@@patrickvanmeter2922 God recognizes no race or color of man....Americans, I do think, have an issue with most other people....but they do work hard. Life in America is getting to be "no better than anywhere else...just 3xs as expensive".
@@rosegarden0988 If you Google San Felipe, Puertocitos is 50 miles south. Very small town. Not sure if it has any accomadations or even a restaurant. My sis is down there now but she has a house she lives in there. :)
@@marylightfoot4817 Puertecitos is such a cute lovely little tiny town 💕 I visited that place in the summer of 2019 💝 Can’t wait to go back 😍 Blessings from the Bay Area 💜
Your awesome ! Thank you 😊 so much for sharing . My goal is to move to from Los Angeles to a beach in Mexico 🇲🇽 In May 2021. All of your clips are soooooo fun & informative. Thank u Thank u Thank u! Blake
Also, the only time I went to Todos Santos it rained (take into account it is a desert)... Also, the City has the urban legend (and not so legend) that the band Eagles got inspired at Todos Santos for the song "Hotel California".
Wow, I never give food a second thought. In San Pedro Tlaquepaque we just buy food daily. I think nothing about taking a 2 minute walk to get a few things while my wife is cooking.
Very much enjoying your videos - very informative. Hope the rain ends before we arrive - lots of SNOW here today so we're looking forward to getting away from it. We'll be renting a condo in La Paz but not planning on doing any serious cooking - will probably pick up some beverages and fruit and maybe some breakfast food along the way. Cheers!
It's gone now but it has been pretty windy the last few days - I'm wearing a sweater right now! (ok and shorts haha). Either way it will be much warmer than up in the snow!
Thank you so much! Super helpful My family and I are about to move around those areas, I’m Mexican but I have 14 years out of the country! Someone told me it is super expensive. But this video brings me a bit of peace haha! Al the best!
This was really helpful and interesting! I have not yet been to that area but I've been wanting to explore it. I've been living in La Paz for the past 9 months. I definitely want to start making some interesting videos here as well and reviewing a lot of places. I would love to chat and maybe collaborate!
Really looked forward to getting information. I think she mentioned once where she’s at and couldn’t understand it. I don’t care about a 5 minute conversation in bicycle purchases and repairs. Sadly this video left me no better off than where I started.
I just returned from Tulum and found new bikes for $2000 pesos ($100). These had brakes unlike many of the rentals, which did not have real brakes and you had to use the pedals to stop or slow down. Rentals were 100 pesos to 200 per day and it was difficult to find one with actual braking with cables. As you noted, If I had stayed a month or more, it makes sense to buy and then try to sell it when you leave, rather than renting. Plus, at least it’s new. Some of the rentals look pretty dodgy.
Good evening from Texas Laura, That was a great video and I always like to know how much things will cost it always make things much better and not getting blind sided by the cost of food and living there. Thank you for all of the info. and keep the video's coming and I will be looking forward to you next learning experience video. Until then you and your husband stay safe and healthy and happy.
Thanks, Scottie! I always appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment! I'm glad you found the video about costs helpful! Hope you're staying safe and healthy too!
Can you share your experience with the residency process? Many people do not qualify for the stringent economic solvency requirements for Temporary and/or Permanent residency.
I told my friends about you...they're living in an RV and crossing country, now in Arizona...and I think they should visit Mexico! I'm sure there's a car ferry they can take...but it's up to them to research it. I hope they have passports in hand. I will share this latest video with them. Thank you for doing these videos, you're so generous of spirit!
Thanks! Yes, there is a ferry from Los Mochis or Mazatlan (although I'm not sure which one or if both are car ferries) that they can take over to the peninsula. :) Thanks for passing along my channel to others, I really appreciate it!
Thanks for the interesting costs of food, lodging and bikes. As always everything depends on "location" and time of year. 🌞 Great information to know about ahead of time.
Love the small towns like Todos Santos. I am going in 3 weeks from Phoenix to Mazatlan on the motorcycle through San Carlos, Topolobampo, Altata and into Mazatlan. Love the small cities and cant wait to back down there. I could learn to live with the word Expat in from of my name...lol
We had a hard time in cabo for long term rental to June, we pay 20,000 pesos a month...but I think its because of the view and close to the beach. I hear you about the bikes ...good idea for when we were in todos last year I didn't see any transportation other than the bus to LA paz or cabo...I have never taken the bus but I can find out how much. We played 200 pesos for a breakfast their...we actually remembered what the menu said which was a good thing for when the bill came he put a different price on the bill..I ask is this with tip and he said no so I was a little upset but did confront but ended up giving him it and more anyways for we always tip well...I just wanted him to know that we knew how much it was on the menu. All in all we live in todos normally on our land but we could not drive down this year so it is very costly for us to have to rent in cabo. And because we have no building s on our land we would have had to rent there as well, find transportation like you did, and we have more friends her in cabo so decided to choose here instead. Don't regret it but will continue to look for cheaper locations that are furnished here. Good luck to you in your adventure...I wish we could buy your bikes when you are finished with them but I don't know how you would get them to us in cabo.
Hi Laura, I am one of your new subscribers. I live in Boston MA. I genuinely enjoy your videos/vlogs and find them to be very informative and unpretentious. Would appreciate if you can have a live tour just as you had someone on your channel ( I forget the names- they were two folks who gave a live tour of Mexico city in Dec 2020).
Thanks for subscribing and following along! I have been thinking about doing a live tour, I'm just a little worried about the cell connection dropping out because it can be hit or miss out here- but I would definitely love to do one!
Hi. I am just seeing this. I been looking at a lot of u tube mexico living to get an idea of, as I'm on the lower rental desire, yet checking around lots of choices...especially if you are choosing to rent for 6 months or a year. Fresh fruits n veggies, yes at different farmers markets...wanting to nit be in a center of a big city but on the edge where i can be seen as in selling, or creating or working from home. I will work locally if needed. Lots of little questions to ask about water pressure, internet, trash pick up, noise of neighborhood, how far from beach, passport and claiming on temporary residency when that is allowed and prof of income or money if needed...I have friends living in Buscaries near the beach so I get their point of view. I am vegan, vegetarian in choice so it's good to get an idea of what's close in choices for markets...how to participate in sakes at farmers markets...I also signed up with a man named Jerry Brown who has channel: Jerry Brown Travels for 1 hour consultation as he lives in mexico with his wife and they interview a lot of people...u may even know the utuber Larrisa [ larissa in mexico. She was from Canada] I understand I, you could look at face book: expats in mexico. Some places seem to be getting way overpriced and that's if non Mexicans buy up land n properties...still there will be deals. I am wanting to spend 400 to 600 for a Casita or 2 bedroom heat accepts pets. Mexico would be my new home to launch myself. Getting into metaphysical accessory sales lije crystals n cards, sell n make art or my art on clothing, and wrap crystals as pendants etc, to wear...I am just starting to teach myself Spanish and stating open for this ..good wishes in your adventures
Just saw your video for the first time really like it a lot very informative im dying to go visit that area never been there, we have been to Yucatan Peninsula n have loved that area so much that we keep going there but I would love to visit Baja just waiting on my wife to retire in less than 3 years cant wait thank you for the info you r helping with this info so i can convince my wife shes worried about the cartels n zetas so thank you n keep enjoying mexico C Glz
For a European from Belgium I see and hear that Mexico is cheap for us Europeans and I say it again, very cheap. 125 dollars for a bicycle, for a decent normal bicycle you can easily pay 400 Euro (485 US Dollars) to 600 Euro (730 US Dollars) here. Eating out is in Mexico also very cheap compared to Europe. We could live like royalty in Mexico.
Thanks for all your videos. Im from WI, lived in Nv for a while. I met my gf for the first time in Person in Tijuana a couple years ago and she thought Tijuana was expensive but she liked the faster pace and the beach. lol Im with her now in Xalapa where shes from and almost everything is much cheaper here probably because its not really a tourist area but its a nice area. The city of Veracruz is more expensive than here.. Stay safe and healthy.
I still haven't understood why you would leave Mexico City, where I would never live because I don't like big cities, to go so far north to a desert town like Todos Santos. There are so many beautiful coastal towns in Oaxaca, Colima, Jalisco, and Nayarit with luxurious tropical vegetation and mountains that come down to the sea. I would have gone to San Blas, Nayarit where you can stay quite cheaply and eat cheaply. The water is also a lot warmer. Looking today at the temperature of the sea in Todos Santos it is 15.3ºC while in San Blás it is 23.1ºC. For me that is cold.
I left Mexico City in June because our lease was up and my boyfriend still couldn't (and still can't) go back to work because of the restrictions there at the moment. I've been to the coasts in Oaxaca, Colima, Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa, and you're right - they're absolutely stunning. I really love Nayarit and the quiet beaches south of Puerto Vallarta. Huatulco and Puerto Escondido are two of my favorite places in all of Mexico. But this region is somewhere I've never explored before. I wanted to go somewhere new - Mexico has so many treasures to uncover!
@@laura-bronner Yes, it does. Thanks for the prompt reply. I am enjoying your channel. A little story: in 1965 I was in Pochutla and Puerto Ángel for nine months. There was a dirt road over the mountains between Oaxaca and the coast. Puerto Escondido was a village at the time and Huatulco was probably smaller than a village. At that time no one even knew about it. There was no road between Puerto Ángel and Puerto Escondido or Huatulco. I was of course the only American in the town and managed to survive getting free rent and teaching English to a few private students. I already knew Spanish and I survived; just barely perhaps. I cant count the times I came close to an early death.
@@rayvogensen2983 when was the last time you were in Mexico? You just seem to be talking about your time there 50yrs ago in all of your comments! You sound like one of those old people that talks about their years as the captain of the high school football team because it was the highlight of their life or something. This couple has already been to many parts of Mexico and they are discovering for themselves new areas so they can make up their own minds what the area is like rather than just listen to others' opinions and stay stuck in the same area they already know well. It's called adventure travel. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn't. Might turn out after their time in TS and BCS that they prefer other parts of Mexico but that shouldn't deter them from their current travels. I remember several years ago i was in a relationship with a woman who wanted to go to Iceland for a vacation and i had zero interest, or rather- i wanted to go somewhere warm and tropical instead. She went behind my back and booked a flight to Iceland anyhow and decided she was going to go on her own. Rather than complain, i ponied up the money and booked a seat next to her on that flight. We went to Iceland and i had an amazing time and fell in love with the place and the people. I felt like i was at home even though i hate cold and cloudy weather. The point of me mentioning this is that i would never have discovered my appreciation for Iceland if i never went there in person and discovered it for myself. Sometimes we need to go out of our comfort zones.
@@sashachip You don't even know me so please show a miminum of respect. Maybe it is not your intention but your comments come across as being very rude. I have the right to say that a town in the desert of northern Mexico is not as pleasing as the tropical coast of Nayarit, for example. It is my opinion and has nothing to do with my age. If you don't like my opinion, just ignore it but please don't try to analyse me and give me lessons on life.
@@rayvogensen2983 You said nothing out of line -- and even if you had, it's nobody's business to criticize (he was very rude and condescending, imo). You simply asked a perfectly proper question and one that may be helpful to others who read this traveler's channel.
Ha ha.... I'm an American living in sunny South Africa and I recently mentioned to my wife that maybe we should think of moving to Mexico, as she could teach English there. First thing she said was...."Oh no....too many drug cartels!" Word gets around the world about Mexico...shame!
Well they’re border towns and most border towns are ugly and have high crime. Try towns more to the center... look up ajijic or chápala, jalostotitlan, calvillo Aguascalientes,...
@@thommysides4616 that’s not true bro, Mexico has a bad reputation about it but Los Cabos and Todos Santos are very safe! Baja California Sur is very safe.
Don't feel too ripped off about the bikes. I pay at least a grand for all my bikes. You're not going to find great deals in Mexico for them because all bikes are basically made in China and Taiwan and imported in from there. If you could put a rack and panniers (bike bags) on the backs of your bikes they can be excellent grocery getters. The weather is so nice there, it's a shame so many people feel like they have to drive everywhere.
We've been using backpacks to do our grocery runs haha. It's been really nice though, overall I think it was worth it even if we can't sell them on for very much.
@@beverlyb6391 If you fly you can have your bike partially disassembled, put into a shipping box, and taken with you as check in luggage. It usually costs less than a hundred bucks or so.
Correct. its been 1°C here in Ireland more or less for the last month and with full lockdown it's been pretty impossible to get out on the bike. What a waste of an opportunity not to use a bike to the max when the weather permits.
My friends and I used to party in northern Baja back in the 80s. Got a little too sketchy for me but not for some of my friends. In the 90s a lot of retirees moved to new subdivisions north of Ensenada. Locals chased them out with the help of the government. People lost their homes.
@@rosaliamartinez8956 The issue was a little more complex. www.sfgate.com/politics/article/Americans-Evicted-In-Mexico-Homes-on-disputed-2730941.php If I recall correctly, a higher court overturned the eviction but the damage was already done.
@@BirdDogey1 If you know anything about Mexico having a case overturned means nothing becuse a higher court will up hold the original finding . This kind of problem happens when you buy into a Campo. You own the house but not the land . It's best to not buy beach front property. When a Matrich or Patriach dies they don't always leave a will and the family members are fighting in court. It's best to buy your land and built a house . The thing is that we Americans want to come and live by the beach . That in my opinion is very risky. Right now in Baja there has been several Campos where the owners of the home have had their monthly does raised up to 3000 % . A legal rental contract is only binding for 3 yrs . You must re negotiate a new one if the owner decides they want to raise your dues.Its a lot like a Mobile home park where you own the mobile but not the land .
Also they were told month befor hand that they needed to move out of these houses but the Americans were hopeing to wine the case .This kand never belonged to the seller .It was heart braking and that is why I say rent if you want to live on the beach . In Baja the rentals on the beach are very very reasonable . I have a friend that in real time she and many outhers must abandon their homes in Baja from the Campo Call ed Canta Mar .The owners won't even allow some to have a moving truck enter to remove their furniture. It seems that many were paying their dues to the courts while the Courts figure who owned the land . Now the owner wants all that rental payed to them becuse the Courts have not released the money paid to the court to the rightfully owner . It's a mess . Never but never buy a house in a Campo.
wow! good info to know. i would have thought that all of that stuff would have been more expensive. here in 'Merca, that stuff would probably be the bigger part of 30-45 bucks. i hope to retire in mexico if i can learn some spanish.
I think so too - they've already paid for themselves at this point - we use them pretty much every day! It's also ended up being a great way to stay in shape haha
Wow, you need to get some basic tools and do the simple maintenance jobs on those bikes yourselves ! - The friendly doggo is a bonus though huh ? lol - good luck to you, happy wanderings.
@@laura-bronner we've been living on an off in Tulum! Id reach out to you on FB but I deleted it haha. Are you able to DM me? Or are you on telegram or signal? Would be good for a catch-up!!! So random you came up on my youtube though, so good to see you happy and continuing to travel :)
I’m here doing the same thing. Was in Cerritos last couple weeks, but just relocated down to San Jose del Cabo. Would like to come back to Todos Santos area if a reasonable monthly rental opens up.
I love place which can attract free dog LOL! nice video.. I was lead to Mexico retirement searching in youtube and it is nice to hear how much it would cost in Mexico. I get it.. it is travel attraction site so it is little bit more expensive. I am just looking for affordable and safe place in Mexico for retirement (from US). It looks like a good candidate since I like the weather.
Just found your channel,very informative ♡ ,,I read a comment earlier,,,""Your adorable ♡"",,eye agree ♡,lol.i just retired and here in the states, everything is starting to opening up 100%,,yeaa!!.I traveled in Mexico as a child with my Family and I loved it.♡I plan on traveling all the way to Belize to stay with my ex-girlfriend just to paint the ocean,,lol.thanks for sharing,,☆☆☆
Hi....anyone who will read my comment. I'm in canada and planning to leave asap since things are getting worse and worse by the day and I feel like the walls are closing in. Besides, the cold, and rainy weather 9-10 months of the year is literally torturous if you don't like the rain. I don't know where to go but Mexico looks like the only choice for me now. The thing's I've never been there before and I feel a little too nervous moving down there without knowing anything or anyone to help me settle down. Anyone has any advice on how to make my move ? Also, looking for the least expensive ways to stay there (mostly rent). I appreciate any feedback/info.
I love the gardens in Mexico. you can basically plant and grow anything there, the weather is so perfect for that.
This is fascinating to me. I live in Chapala but my son visits Todos every year. Hope he gets up the courage to return soon. I think Mx is as safe as anywhere in the world 🧙♀️❤️👍
Yeah right, people get killed all the time and noone ever catches the murderers. Two years ago my uncle who was a taxi driver got in an argument with someone on a motorcycle, he told his wife about it. Then later in the day they called her wife and told her my uncle had been killed that people had seen a motorcycle ride up to his taxi and they shot him 8 times in the head thru his window. My ex wife is currently in mexico right now she had to go to her older sisters funeral cause someone shot her. A few years earlier someone had killed that ladies son too. Within the last five years two brothers a sister and a nephew of my ex wife have been murdered in guanajuato mexico.
When you live there and ingrain yourself into the neighborhood and the people you’ll realize how dangerous it can be,it’s not dangerous for tourist because not only they’re not there that long but tourist are in touristy areas as well as tourist for the most part are off limits not becuase you’re a tourist only but because you’re not there that long to offend anybody you shouldn’t be offending but you live there you’ll understand the importance of keep your head down and mind your business.
Lived there. Safety right? NOT.
@@raymondhernandez8535 you are absolutely right. Learned quickly to lay low when I moved there. Also don’t speak English if you are a local!
@@juniorpineda4151 Exactly.
My wife and I have been watching all your Baja videos. We’ve been exploring the peninsula for the past several months and your videos have been great 🙌
I never get tired to see your videos, keep going, Beauty.
Glad you enjoy them! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
my brother met his wife in Todos Santos. Her family was running a resturaunt she served his meal and that was 20 years ago. he used to run the Baja 500 and 1000 solo motor bike.
And my brother is the only in my family to find residence in Baja California (Cabo San Lucas & Los Cabos).
Even the dog was friendly, and happy to meet new tenants with grocery bags
NARCOS ARE FRIENDLY TOO, AND THEY WILL WELCOME YOU.
One of your better videos. We have been to Todo Santos and San Jose del Cabo several times, and you are "Spot On!" Thank you,
It is so great my wife and I get to see parts of the world through your eyes. Thanks for sharing. Always a like and a thumbs up.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so grateful to be able to share some of the world with you.
You might mention we are over 1,000 miles down the peninsula! And that we are landlocked. Im sending this information to a friend in the USA. I grew up in La Paz.
it is cheaper for those that receive a check or some form of living from the United States and higher income countries.... but try to live on only 500 pesos a week by many of the jobs there in mexico.
"Yes I do own a home in Mexico and lived there for many years."
@Carlos Hernández Ok I am a little out of date atm... but still you get my point.
Another informative vlog. We are missing Mexico right now.
Thanks so much for your comment, I'm glad you found the video informative! Hopefully you can return to Mexico safely again soon!
BUT PLEASE BEWARE OF NARCOS, OUTSIDERS ARE NOT WELLCOME.
Very interesting video about Mexico, I like your video so much. Now I have moved to Baja California Sur, a beautiful city.
Wow! Thank you, I learn a lot watching your videos, good old Mexico here I come!...when I retire....soon, muchas gracias, saludos desde San Diego California. ;)
Gracias for your transparency. Love hearing prices and comparisons to other places you’ve been to in Mexico. Valuable information. You are addicting 🌴
You made my day by tagging me with your stamp.. thank you.. I’m always watching from Rhode Island....
I have lived in sw Costa Rica for the last12 years. It's been a great run, but thinking it is time to move on as it has gotten ridiculously expensive and the government seems hellbent on destroying the country economically.
Looking to explore Mexico and Ecuador as I have spent some time there.
Thanks for your informative videos!
Looks like the ilegal migration will begin from the north to the south soon
Mexico would be your best choice.
@@alalesc3796 I'm in Thailand. Better food, security and women than anywhere. hahaha
@@МартинХороши Already has begun.
Hey girl, you are glowing! 😊
I found your channel back in early 2018 when I was moving to MX from Europe. Just wanna say finally.. Thank you for giving me a push without even knowing.. to move as a young girl to CDMX without knowing anyone there.
You look and sound even happier in your last videos! This hair makes you look hella young! Baja looks beautiful!
I have been living in CDMX but due to covid and being a digital nomad designer myself, I also decided to move. However, to Nayarit to a pueblito for now. Love CDMX though, just like you.
What keeps me coming back to your videos is how natural you are. Easy going. Honest. You always explain in a simple way. You are neither fake nor annoying like some travel youtubers :D And definitely not a typical gringa hehe.
Keep it up girl, keep shining and sharing!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment. It makes me so happy that I could help in some way! I hope the videos continue to help - I'm so appreciative of your support and kindness (and thanks for saying I look young! haha)
@@laura-bronner When women glow it sometimes means they are pregnant or fertile IE looking for a mate.
@@MHdollrevievs This reeks of middle-aged, divorsed conservative dad.
I have a couple of friends who own the Hierbabuena Restaurant in Pescadero, about 15m south of Todos Santos. The owners name are Marco and Denise. It’s an outdoor place on beautiful grounds and they grow most of their produce and acquire fish from local fisherman. Check it out!
ITALY MILLION TIMES BETTER
@@annazfker2028 ? so far
Nice video, we have a place in Rosarito, just south of Tijuana and the food prices are comperable to whet youve described
VISIT EUROPE IS BETTER.
Baja California (Norte/Sur) both can be a great place to live, if you need to be close to the US. Baja California also has a great climate, almost the eternal spring climate.
It does have a lovely climate, I like how dry it is compared to other more tropical beach areas.
Would love to hear about temps, humidity and mosquitoes!
Should you decide to head north in summer, as many do due to the heat,we can show you some great taquerias, pescado, camaron, birria, and arrachera😁
Muchos gracias, Laura. The Cabo area is near the top of my short list as desirable places to stay in the winter months, so your video is much appreciated!
We stay in a much smaller fishing village further south. A small main Mercado supplies all the foods we need. Few extranjeros. Much cheaper, beach, seafood, etc.
This video was very helpful with cost of living from a 30 day perspective.
Glad you found it helpful!
I have down here in Baja for over 25 years. One needs to see it an live it to understand how stupid it is to stay in the US. I'm 80 with Medicare but find it cheaper to pay for my medical needs and drugs if needed here in Mexico. Granted, I am healthy and exercise a lot and use no meds but they are cheap if I need them. The US has become a third world country. IMO.
Wish you long life and excellent health :)
I love to see Mexico. Is it safe in general where you live ?
@@angelnorwind6813 Absolutely. If you possess the average attitude of Gringos, you probably wouldn't like it. If you realize Americans are no better than any other people, you'll love it.
I live across the border.. been here 4 years now..but now with us Americans moving down the rents are starting to go up.
@@patrickvanmeter2922 God recognizes no race or color of man....Americans, I do think, have an issue with most other people....but they do work hard. Life in America is getting to be "no better than anywhere else...just 3xs as expensive".
My sis has a small place in Puertocitos, a small fishing town. Been going down there for over 50 years. Roughing it but really is paradise.
Mary L. Sounds nice, how do you get there from Los Angeles?
@@rosegarden0988 If you Google San Felipe, Puertocitos is 50 miles south. Very small town. Not sure if it has any accomadations or even a restaurant. My sis is down there now but she has a house she lives in there. :)
@@marylightfoot4817
Puertecitos is such a cute lovely little tiny town 💕 I visited that place in the summer of 2019 💝 Can’t wait to go back 😍
Blessings from the Bay Area 💜
Love that area. Going through there next week on the way to Bahía Gonzaga...
Yay! Thank you for posting this and thank u for answering my email on this subject.
Happy to help where I can!
Your awesome !
Thank you 😊 so much for sharing .
My goal is to move to from Los Angeles to a beach in Mexico 🇲🇽 In May 2021.
All of your clips are soooooo fun & informative.
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Hello. I just found you here on RUclips. Really enjoying your videos
Valuable content and so well presented! I'm considering a multi-month summer stay in Todos Santos, so your vid is especially helpful.
Also, the only time I went to Todos Santos it rained (take into account it is a desert)... Also, the City has the urban legend (and not so legend) that the band Eagles got inspired at Todos Santos for the song "Hotel California".
Cool! I didn't know that.
Hehe I hear a dozen different hotels make that claim 😂
Wow, I never give food a second thought. In San Pedro Tlaquepaque we just buy food daily. I think nothing about taking a 2 minute walk to get a few things while my wife is cooking.
How the cost of living there sir ? I have relatives in Guadalajara but not sure that cost of living in San Pedro .
He thinks about the cost of food 😭. In America I think about it every day 😭
Mexico's lower cost of living means a comfortable, fulfilling life here will likely cost you a fraction of what you pay “back home.”
It’s hot as hell over there
Very much enjoying your videos - very informative. Hope the rain ends before we arrive - lots of SNOW here today so we're looking forward to getting away from it. We'll be renting a condo in La Paz but not planning on doing any serious cooking - will probably pick up some beverages and fruit and maybe some breakfast food along the way. Cheers!
It's gone now but it has been pretty windy the last few days - I'm wearing a sweater right now! (ok and shorts haha). Either way it will be much warmer than up in the snow!
Thank you so much!
Super helpful
My family and I are about to move around those areas, I’m Mexican but I have 14 years out of the country!
Someone told me it is super expensive.
But this video brings me a bit of peace haha!
Al the best!
This was really helpful and interesting! I have not yet been to that area but I've been wanting to explore it. I've been living in La Paz for the past 9 months. I definitely want to start making some interesting videos here as well and reviewing a lot of places. I would love to chat and maybe collaborate!
thank you for giving Mexico a chance!!
Really looked forward to getting information. I think she mentioned once where she’s at and couldn’t understand it. I don’t care about a 5 minute conversation in bicycle purchases and repairs. Sadly this video left me no better off than where I started.
I just returned from Tulum and found new bikes for $2000 pesos ($100). These had brakes unlike many of the rentals, which did not have real brakes and you had to use the pedals to stop or slow down. Rentals were 100 pesos to 200 per day and it was difficult to find one with actual braking with cables. As you noted, If I had stayed a month or more, it makes sense to buy and then try to sell it when you leave, rather than renting. Plus, at least it’s new. Some of the rentals look pretty dodgy.
Just subscribed. Appreciate all the openness on costs and day-to-day living! Keep it up!
Thanks so much for following along and subscribing! Hope you find the videos helpful :)
Good evening from Texas Laura, That was a great video and I always like to know how much things will cost it always make things much better and not getting blind sided by the cost of food and living there. Thank you for all of the info. and keep the video's coming and I will be looking forward to you next learning experience video. Until then you and your husband stay safe and healthy and happy.
Thanks, Scottie! I always appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment! I'm glad you found the video about costs helpful! Hope you're staying safe and healthy too!
She's so adorable😘
Can you share your experience with the residency process? Many people do not qualify for the stringent economic solvency requirements for Temporary and/or Permanent residency.
I am so glad I found your channel. I want to go to Todos Santos after the pandemia. Gracias.
Great video. I am going to Baja California Mexico next year after our June wedding.
I told my friends about you...they're living in an RV and crossing country, now in Arizona...and I think they should visit Mexico! I'm sure there's a car ferry they can take...but it's up to them to research it. I hope they have passports in hand. I will share this latest video with them. Thank you for doing these videos, you're so generous of spirit!
Thanks! Yes, there is a ferry from Los Mochis or Mazatlan (although I'm not sure which one or if both are car ferries) that they can take over to the peninsula. :) Thanks for passing along my channel to others, I really appreciate it!
E-bikes would be perfect in a small city like that.
Thanks Laura. Very helpful. We're moving there and it's been very informative.
Thanks for the interesting costs of food, lodging and bikes. As always everything depends on "location" and time of year. 🌞 Great information to know about ahead of time.
Bienvenida a la baja!
Love the small towns like Todos Santos. I am going in 3 weeks from Phoenix to Mazatlan on the motorcycle through San Carlos, Topolobampo, Altata and into Mazatlan. Love the small cities and cant wait to back down there. I could learn to live with the word Expat in from of my name...lol
Mazatlan is a great spot and I’m sure there are some seriously stunning beaches along the way!
We had a hard time in cabo for long term rental to June, we pay 20,000 pesos a month...but I think its because of the view and close to the beach.
I hear you about the bikes ...good idea for when we were in todos last year I didn't see any transportation other than the bus to LA paz or cabo...I have never taken the bus but I can find out how much.
We played 200 pesos for a breakfast their...we actually remembered what the menu said which was a good thing for when the bill came he put a different price on the bill..I ask is this with tip and he said no so I was a little upset but did confront but ended up giving him it and more anyways for we always tip well...I just wanted him to know that we knew how much it was on the menu.
All in all we live in todos normally on our land but we could not drive down this year so it is very costly for us to have to rent in cabo. And because we have no building s on our land we would have had to rent there as well, find transportation like you did, and we have more friends her in cabo so decided to choose here instead.
Don't regret it but will continue to look for cheaper locations that are furnished here.
Good luck to you in your adventure...I wish we could buy your bikes when you are finished with them but I don't know how you would get them to us in cabo.
great video, would love to see more of the beach towns...
There will be a lot more exploring of the surrounding beach towns in a few weeks when we rent a car :)
@@laura-bronner Nice, I am thinking of leaving the USA and this channel is just right since I love beach cities. Good luck and enjoy your adventures!
Hi Laura, I am one of your new subscribers. I live in Boston MA. I genuinely enjoy your videos/vlogs and find them to be very informative and unpretentious. Would appreciate if you can have a live tour just as you had someone on your channel ( I forget the names- they were two folks who gave a live tour of Mexico city in Dec 2020).
Thanks for subscribing and following along! I have been thinking about doing a live tour, I'm just a little worried about the cell connection dropping out because it can be hit or miss out here- but I would definitely love to do one!
Hi. I am just seeing this. I been looking at a lot of u tube mexico living to get an idea of, as I'm on the lower rental desire, yet checking around lots of choices...especially if you are choosing to rent for 6 months or a year. Fresh fruits n veggies, yes at different farmers markets...wanting to nit be in a center of a big city but on the edge where i can be seen as in selling, or creating or working from home. I will work locally if needed. Lots of little questions to ask about water pressure, internet, trash pick up, noise of neighborhood, how far from beach, passport and claiming on temporary residency when that is allowed and prof of income or money if needed...I have friends living in Buscaries near the beach so I get their point of view. I am vegan, vegetarian in choice so it's good to get an idea of what's close in choices for markets...how to participate in sakes at farmers markets...I also signed up with a man named Jerry Brown who has channel: Jerry Brown Travels for 1 hour consultation as he lives in mexico with his wife and they interview a lot of people...u may even know the utuber Larrisa [ larissa in mexico. She was from Canada] I understand I, you could look at face book: expats in mexico. Some places seem to be getting way overpriced and that's if non Mexicans buy up land n properties...still there will be deals. I am wanting to spend 400 to 600 for a Casita or 2 bedroom heat accepts pets. Mexico would be my new home to launch myself. Getting into metaphysical accessory sales lije crystals n cards, sell n make art or my art on clothing, and wrap crystals as pendants etc, to wear...I am just starting to teach myself Spanish and stating open for this ..good wishes in your adventures
Just saw your video for the first time really like it a lot very informative im dying to go visit that area never been there, we have been to Yucatan Peninsula n have loved that area so much that we keep going there but I would love to visit Baja just waiting on my wife to retire in less than 3 years cant wait thank you for the info you r helping with this info so i can convince my wife shes worried about the cartels n zetas so thank you n keep enjoying mexico C Glz
Very informative video and well presented. I just subscribed😀 I love Mexico and visit the country regularly.
For a European from Belgium I see and hear that Mexico is cheap for us Europeans and I say it again, very cheap.
125 dollars for a bicycle, for a decent normal bicycle you can easily pay 400 Euro (485 US Dollars) to 600 Euro (730 US Dollars) here. Eating out is in Mexico also very cheap
compared to Europe.
We could live like royalty in Mexico.
It all depends on your income.
Your videos are great! Keep it up!
Thank you, glad you are enjoying them!
Thanks for all your videos. Im from WI, lived in Nv for a while. I met my gf for the first time in Person in Tijuana a couple years ago and she thought Tijuana was expensive but she liked the faster pace and the beach. lol
Im with her now in Xalapa where shes from and almost everything is much cheaper here probably because its not really a tourist area but its a nice area. The city of Veracruz is more expensive than here.. Stay safe and healthy.
I still haven't understood why you would leave Mexico City, where I would never live because I don't like big cities, to go so far north to a desert town like Todos Santos. There are so many beautiful coastal towns in Oaxaca, Colima, Jalisco, and Nayarit with luxurious tropical vegetation and mountains that come down to the sea. I would have gone to San Blas, Nayarit where you can stay quite cheaply and eat cheaply. The water is also a lot warmer. Looking today at the temperature of the sea in Todos Santos it is 15.3ºC while in San Blás it is 23.1ºC. For me that is cold.
I left Mexico City in June because our lease was up and my boyfriend still couldn't (and still can't) go back to work because of the restrictions there at the moment. I've been to the coasts in Oaxaca, Colima, Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa, and you're right - they're absolutely stunning. I really love Nayarit and the quiet beaches south of Puerto Vallarta. Huatulco and Puerto Escondido are two of my favorite places in all of Mexico. But this region is somewhere I've never explored before. I wanted to go somewhere new - Mexico has so many treasures to uncover!
@@laura-bronner Yes, it does. Thanks for the prompt reply. I am enjoying your channel. A little story: in 1965 I was in Pochutla and Puerto Ángel for nine months. There was a dirt road over the mountains between Oaxaca and the coast. Puerto Escondido was a village at the time and Huatulco was probably smaller than a village. At that time no one even knew about it. There was no road between Puerto Ángel and Puerto Escondido or Huatulco. I was of course the only American in the town and managed to survive getting free rent and teaching English to a few private students. I already knew Spanish and I survived; just barely perhaps. I cant count the times I came close to an early death.
@@rayvogensen2983 when was the last time you were in Mexico? You just seem to be talking about your time there 50yrs ago in all of your comments! You sound like one of those old people that talks about their years as the captain of the high school football team because it was the highlight of their life or something. This couple has already been to many parts of Mexico and they are discovering for themselves new areas so they can make up their own minds what the area is like rather than just listen to others' opinions and stay stuck in the same area they already know well. It's called adventure travel. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn't. Might turn out after their time in TS and BCS that they prefer other parts of Mexico but that shouldn't deter them from their current travels. I remember several years ago i was in a relationship with a woman who wanted to go to Iceland for a vacation and i had zero interest, or rather- i wanted to go somewhere warm and tropical instead. She went behind my back and booked a flight to Iceland anyhow and decided she was going to go on her own. Rather than complain, i ponied up the money and booked a seat next to her on that flight. We went to Iceland and i had an amazing time and fell in love with the place and the people. I felt like i was at home even though i hate cold and cloudy weather. The point of me mentioning this is that i would never have discovered my appreciation for Iceland if i never went there in person and discovered it for myself. Sometimes we need to go out of our comfort zones.
@@sashachip You don't even know me so please show a miminum of respect. Maybe it is not your intention but your comments come across as being very rude. I have the right to say that a town in the desert of northern Mexico is not as pleasing as the tropical coast of Nayarit, for example. It is my opinion and has nothing to do with my age. If you don't like my opinion, just ignore it but please don't try to analyse me and give me lessons on life.
@@rayvogensen2983 You said nothing out of line -- and even if you had, it's nobody's business to criticize (he was very rude and condescending, imo). You simply asked a perfectly proper question and one that may be helpful to others who read this traveler's channel.
now i just have to convince my wife!!!!!!I have only been to border towns liike Mexacali and Matormoros.Kind of rough there.
Yep..
I'm trying to wait for the right time to talk to my wife too 😃
Ha ha.... I'm an American living in sunny South Africa and I recently mentioned to my wife that maybe we should think of moving to Mexico, as she could teach English there. First thing she said was...."Oh no....too many drug cartels!" Word gets around the world about Mexico...shame!
Well they’re border towns and most border towns are ugly and have high crime. Try towns more to the center... look up ajijic or chápala, jalostotitlan, calvillo Aguascalientes,...
@@thommysides4616 that’s not true bro, Mexico has a bad reputation about it but Los Cabos and Todos Santos are very safe! Baja California Sur is very safe.
I am really considering Mexico 2022!
I so enjoy your being so animated.....
I live 3 blocks from the beach here in oahu hawaii and in 10 years i will move down to Mexico again . I will be able to afford to retire
I miss 🇲🇽 .
México is incredibel 👍
Don't feel too ripped off about the bikes. I pay at least a grand for all my bikes. You're not going to find great deals in Mexico for them because all bikes are basically made in China and Taiwan and imported in from there. If you could put a rack and panniers (bike bags) on the backs of your bikes they can be excellent grocery getters. The weather is so nice there, it's a shame so many people feel like they have to drive everywhere.
We've been using backpacks to do our grocery runs haha. It's been really nice though, overall I think it was worth it even if we can't sell them on for very much.
I would like to bring my bike when I come, it's my best friend.
@@beverlyb6391 If you fly you can have your bike partially disassembled, put into a shipping box, and taken with you as check in luggage. It usually costs less than a hundred bucks or so.
Correct. its been 1°C here in Ireland more or less for the last month and with full lockdown it's been pretty impossible to get out on the bike.
What a waste of an opportunity not to use a bike to the max when the weather permits.
Thanks for bringing more gringos. To our town. Like we don't have enough.
Thank you, informative and a joy to watch. Can you suggest a publication or web site to find month to month rentals?
Question what about Vespas?
Amazing price is so low! Just subscribed!
My friends and I used to party in northern Baja back in the 80s. Got a little too sketchy for me but not for some of my friends. In the 90s a lot of retirees moved to new subdivisions north of Ensenada. Locals chased them out with the help of the government. People lost their homes.
Thats becuse they got scammed. The land did not belong to the seller . You must do your due diligence! Get a real estate lawyer .
@@rosaliamartinez8956 The issue was a little more complex. www.sfgate.com/politics/article/Americans-Evicted-In-Mexico-Homes-on-disputed-2730941.php If I recall correctly, a higher court overturned the eviction but the damage was already done.
@@BirdDogey1 If you know anything about Mexico having a case overturned means nothing becuse a higher court will up hold the original finding . This kind of problem happens when you buy into a Campo. You own the house but not the land . It's best to not buy beach front property. When a Matrich or Patriach dies they don't always leave a will and the family members are fighting in court. It's best to buy your land and built a house . The thing is that we Americans want to come and live by the beach . That in my opinion is very risky. Right now in Baja there has been several Campos where the owners of the home have had their monthly does raised up to 3000 % . A legal rental contract is only binding for 3 yrs . You must re negotiate a new one if the owner decides they want to raise your dues.Its a lot like a Mobile home park where you own the mobile but not the land .
Also they were told month befor hand that they needed to move out of these houses but the Americans were hopeing to wine the case .This kand never belonged to the seller .It was heart braking and that is why I say rent if you want to live on the beach . In Baja the rentals on the beach are very very reasonable . I have a friend that in real time she and many outhers must abandon their homes in Baja from the Campo Call ed Canta Mar .The owners won't even allow some to have a moving truck enter to remove their furniture. It seems that many were paying their dues to the courts while the Courts figure who owned the land . Now the owner wants all that rental payed to them becuse the Courts have not released the money paid to the court to the rightfully owner . It's a mess . Never but never buy a house in a Campo.
@@rosaliamartinez8956 Thanks for the info!
Do you have a video explaining what you do for a living or how you can afford to live in Mexico!!
I think they make money by doing these videos . That’s why they do it full time . That’s why they are called RUclipsrs .
@@sfelix8702 😂 ryt!
wow! good info to know. i would have thought that all of that stuff would have been more expensive. here in 'Merca, that stuff would probably be the bigger part of 30-45 bucks. i hope to retire in mexico if i can learn some spanish.
Hi love your videos. I love mexico.
Thanks so much Laura…I’m considering a move to Todos Santos and would like to know about the insect situation. Muchas gracias!
I think the bikes were a good investment.
I think so too - they've already paid for themselves at this point - we use them pretty much every day! It's also ended up being a great way to stay in shape haha
Thank you for the video! Lovely background
Great video😁
It’s raining…quite rude…lol
Love your video's ..keep going 🇲🇩👍
Great editing. Super personality
You can take a bus to Pescadero, but to the bus station only
Wow, you need to get some basic tools and do the simple maintenance jobs on those bikes yourselves ! - The friendly doggo is a bonus though huh ? lol - good luck to you, happy wanderings.
great info.) Thanks
iv been thinking about moving to Mexico,for far to long now.))
Life’s too short!
Great info!
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful :)
Beautiful...Blessings
Holy shit Laura!! it's Jordan from 20 Mary Ann!!! You just came up on my autoplay!!
😂😂😂 Jordan!!! You coming to Mexico?!
@@laura-bronner we've been living on an off in Tulum! Id reach out to you on FB but I deleted it haha. Are you able to DM me? Or are you on telegram or signal? Would be good for a catch-up!!! So random you came up on my youtube though, so good to see you happy and continuing to travel :)
Quads are Razers are legal I ride my Yamaha Banshee to downtown Cabo.
I’m here doing the same thing. Was in Cerritos last couple weeks, but just relocated down to San Jose del Cabo. Would like to come back to Todos Santos area if a reasonable monthly rental opens up.
Love your funny expressions!
I love place which can attract free dog LOL! nice video.. I was lead to Mexico retirement searching in youtube and it is nice to hear how much it would cost in Mexico. I get it.. it is travel attraction site so it is little bit more expensive.
I am just looking for affordable and safe place in Mexico for retirement (from US). It looks like a good candidate since I like the weather.
Thank u for all the info 💓 im going to San luis Sonora boarder oh wow la paz ur way down there im going for dental and cosmetic sx
Berry. Nice. Seems. Like. Paradise. I'll. Stay. Tuned. From. Los. Angeles. CA
Just found your channel,very informative ♡ ,,I read a comment earlier,,,""Your adorable ♡"",,eye agree ♡,lol.i just retired and here in the states, everything is starting to opening up 100%,,yeaa!!.I traveled in Mexico as a child with my Family and I loved it.♡I plan on traveling all the way to Belize to stay with my ex-girlfriend just to paint the ocean,,lol.thanks for sharing,,☆☆☆
Where is the Maria Callander’s or Banquet mega bowls !?
Nice video, well done.👍
Hi....anyone who will read my comment. I'm in canada and planning to leave asap since things are getting worse and worse by the day and I feel like the walls are closing in. Besides, the cold, and rainy weather 9-10 months of the year is literally torturous if you don't like the rain. I don't know where to go but Mexico looks like the only choice for me now. The thing's I've never been there before and I feel a little too nervous moving down there without knowing anything or anyone to help me settle down. Anyone has any advice on how to make my move ? Also, looking for the least expensive ways to stay there (mostly rent). I appreciate any feedback/info.
I would love to hear your pros and cons of living in East Coast Mexico vs West Coast. Have you done a video like that?
I've never lived on the East Coast although I wouldn't rule it out. Hopefully in the future I can make a good comparative video for you on that!