Wow! I love you,girl. You're so smart, well informed and civilized. I too have left the United States , and live in Morelia, México, since March of this year. I am honored to be here. I live in a beautiful 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in Morelia. The freedom of living here as a black woman, is priceless. In México, you are simply a person, and not a "black person", and is not judged by your race. God bless México. Thanks to the Mexican government for the asylum.
Welcome to Querétaro! We appreciate the contributions of those who bring jobs and invest in our community, like many from Japan, Korean, Germany, and other regions. However, there are growing concerns about the impact of some newcomers who may not be contributing their fair share, particularly in taxes or community investment. We believe it’s important for everyone who enjoys the benefits of living here to also give back and support the city’s development.
Beautiful interview. I like the word "Maverick" describing expats! I agree that the culture is rich, the people are inviting & amazing, and I really enjoyed my time learning about Mexico when I visited. I was so happy to visit Rivera's museum, Anahuacalli. I am a huge fan of the Mexican Muralists (Orozco, Rivera, and Siqueiros). So touring the palace to see their murals was a wonderful experience. I even bought a huge book from a bookstore that has most of the Museo Nacional de Antropología artifacts in it. I was so geeked up about the book that I didn't care that it was all in Spanish. I really enjoyed Mexico! ❤😊
Very good interview. I've been here 4 months. Love it. I agree wholly, especially what Vanessa speaks about this culture and the Mexican people - the importance of the family!
Just to let you know Mexican are Northern Americans as well , because Mexico is in North America. Europeans are call Europeans, it’s sad that many people don’t see that Mexican are Americans , as any country there is located in this amazing Continent
Thank you for sharing this invaluable insightful information. You inspire me to visit and/or consider moving to Queretaro since I’m retired and looking to relocate to Mexico, awesome video great content. ❤ from Puerto Rico
I’ve been living in Queretaro for over 2 yrs now and this place is growing really fast so that means traffic is really bad now and the city infrastructure is not good for the many people moving here , I can say that if you’re looking for a easy transition specially coming from the USA/ Canada this city is the one ,once you acclimate to Mexico you can move to another place in Mexico, that’s what I’m doing lol. Queretaro is one of the most expensive cities in Mexico and people here aren’t really friendly 😅
I moved from Brooklyn to Mexico full-time 2 years ago. I am in Puerto Vallarta, which is quickly being discovered by East Coasters. Before that, you´d mostly find people from Seattle, California, and Canada. Earlier this year, I visited Queretaro and loved it. To me, it felt more culturally diverse than my current area. My recommendation to you would be to ask yourself: Do you want to be in a beach town or closer to the mountains? Do you want an area with many English-speaking people and proximity to Costco, Walmart, etc? Do cobble-stoned streets bother you? As a person who went through the moving process alone and learned A LOT, I guess I should make a helpful video, too.
I think the fact that her background -part of her cultural heritage is from Haiti wich is a Latin country makes her feel at home in Mexico, most latin countries have many commonalities that you can not describe but you can experience. Besides Queretaro is a world heritage city because of is well preserved historial center. Queretaro is one of the best preserved colonial cities in Mexico and probably the cleanest and it has an amazing cultural scene, a moderate climate and a pretty visible middle class.
I think that some people are on autopilot. Mexicans like happy, they like smiling, like a good joke and love a party. So if you want to immediately fit in Mexico, be nice to people, listen to them, enjoy their company and their culture. Mexicans are flattered when you like Mexican things!! I have lived in Mexico for 10 years..I am stereotypical Caucasian. Mexicans love me because they can tell, they can sense that I feel comfortable and at home in Mexico w Mexicans.. It's actually been far far easier than I could have dreamed of!!
You took the words right out of my mouth! It’s about how people make you feel and here, the people make me feel awesome and happy to wake up in Mexico every day.
Fellow New Yorker living in Qro for three years. That's exactly what we need. Another New Yorker talking everyone in RUclips land about Qro. Just because you find a great place, your don't tell everyone. That's how it remains a great place. It's completely dusty here. We go sometimes 8 months without rain. After paying your rent for one year, you've proven you're a good tenant. You can have your landlord drop the insurance or he can pay for it if he wants it. I've done it twice
As retirees, we didn't feel it was for us. It is a great place for younger people, because there are good jobs that pay well and nice stores, restaurants and bars. So many BMWs and European cars. My wife is Mexican and we are both fluent in Spanish and English and I make friends easily. We did not make any friends other than casual acquaintances with people at the businesses we frequented. I don't think it would be the same if you are working with other local people, or meet up with other digital nomads or have your kids in a school, etc,. The city is growing faster than the infrastructure. Traffic is frequently terrible. It does have great places like Hercules brewery and Centro is nice. We lived in Juriquilla where the homes look alike and it has a lot of strip malls nearby. Then we moved to Alamos 2da which was much more walkable and appealing to us. Find out where you want to spend your time and rent a place nearby. Vanessa seems to have her place and you can see it in her enthusiasm. I am happy for her. The service she is offering sounds great.
Hola from Queretaro. Rent is 14k and later 15k and includes everything. i never beg or accept money. My groceries are online and home delivery, acajudi 100 RUclips. I do not beg or charge for my 411. Over 62 years coming to Mexico, mainly Acapulco, and the world and all 50 USA states, I was born in Chicago in 1942.
I'm very interested in talking to you about Querétaro. FYI I´m currently in Chapala and will be here until my son graduates from high school in this area in 2026. Then I´m thinking about moving to Querétaro after he graduates.
If you’re happy in Chapala you won’t like Queretaro for many reasons or you may like it lol , I’m actually moving to Chapala area next spring from Queretaro 😅
I would like to know about crime in Queretaro, Mexico. I am curious.I notice that there is a lot of people moving to Merida but I'm the kind of person that rather move to a place where there aren't so many ex-pats
I took an autobus from San Miguel del Allende to Queretaro. I like San Miguel more, but I enjoyed Queretaro open air mall. It was my first time experiencing that. I like Merida Mx more than all of them.
@@dreamretirementinmexico I did a solo trip from the U.S . The autobus from San Miguel to Queretero Mx. was only 15$ and local luxury transportation that was a deal for me, as some private transportation was $100 USD. The winery outside of San Miguel Treis Raices is nice as well.
The construction boom is due to the number of nationals moving and the general growth of the city, but yes, there is a substantial and thriving Asian community here, newcomers who have relocated for work and those who have been here for decades.
@@vanessajacquemin7666 also, alot dont mention the migrants coming from central and South America. Some can pass as mexicans when they're not, foreigners can't tell the difference, but any mexican can. They're accent, expressions, physical looks, they're all different.
@@jj-bp3frabsolutely, a growing Venezuelan, Colombian and Argentinian population, not to mention others. This city is becoming more and more cosmopolitan by the day.
Oh, I think that this person, as nice and intelligent as she is, has to do some homework!. Yes Mexico HAD great institutions. But we JUST lost them! Have you heard about the last president and the last elections? Well, if you haven't I strongly recommend getting infomed. Unfortunately things are changing. And they are changing fast. I was born in Mexico and had lived in Querétaro for 35 years. I never thought that we would lose our very young democracy and our institutions.
I was there for a whole month and I was the only black person. I know some Spanish, but still felt different and got lots of stares. I expected stares, but not as much as i got. Kind of overwhelming and exhausting for a shy introvert.
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I was in Querétaro last year and agree 100% The culture, the arquitecture, and the people is what makes Mexico a great place to live 💚🤍❤️
Wow! I love you,girl. You're so smart, well informed and civilized. I too have left the United States , and live in Morelia, México, since March of this year. I am honored to be here. I live in a beautiful 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in Morelia. The freedom of living here as a black woman, is priceless. In México, you are simply a person, and not a "black person", and is not judged by your race. God bless México. Thanks to the Mexican government for the asylum.
@@Toothfairy-y6f amazing! 🥰
Welcome to Querétaro! We appreciate the contributions of those who bring jobs and invest in our community, like many from Japan, Korean, Germany, and other regions. However, there are growing concerns about the impact of some newcomers who may not be contributing their fair share, particularly in taxes or community investment. We believe it’s important for everyone who enjoys the benefits of living here to also give back and support the city’s development.
This interview with Vanessa was amazing. Very sharp, smart and intelligent.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful interview. I like the word "Maverick" describing expats! I agree that the culture is rich, the people are inviting & amazing, and I really enjoyed my time learning about Mexico when I visited. I was so happy to visit Rivera's museum, Anahuacalli. I am a huge fan of the Mexican Muralists (Orozco, Rivera, and Siqueiros). So touring the palace to see their murals was a wonderful experience. I even bought a huge book from a bookstore that has most of the Museo Nacional de Antropología artifacts in it. I was so geeked up about the book that I didn't care that it was all in Spanish. I really enjoyed Mexico! ❤😊
I love the Mexican muralist artistic tradition as well! ❤
Very good interview. I've been here 4 months. Love it. I agree wholly, especially what Vanessa speaks about this culture and the Mexican people - the importance of the family!
Yes! Glad you love it in QRO!
that's awesome!!
Just to let you know Mexican are Northern Americans as well , because Mexico is in North America.
Europeans are call Europeans, it’s sad that many people don’t see that Mexican are Americans , as any country there is located in this amazing Continent
Thank you for sharing this invaluable insightful information. You inspire me to visit and/or consider moving to Queretaro since I’m retired and looking to relocate to Mexico, awesome video great content. ❤ from Puerto Rico
Btw, how’s the weather there in Queretaro?
I’ve been living in Queretaro for over 2 yrs now and this place is growing really fast so that means traffic is really bad now and the city infrastructure is not good for the many people moving here , I can say that if you’re looking for a easy transition specially coming from the USA/ Canada this city is the one ,once you acclimate to Mexico you can move to another place in Mexico, that’s what I’m doing lol.
Queretaro is one of the most expensive cities in Mexico and people here aren’t really friendly 😅
Hi !!! So amazing!! I can’t wait to check this out! I’m ready for my consultation!!!🎉
Wonderful!
Thanks for the information just retired and looking to move out of new york city can you please send video next time of that country
Queretaro is Not a Country, it is 1 of 32 states that conform Mexico, you can find videos in internet
I moved from Brooklyn to Mexico full-time 2 years ago. I am in Puerto Vallarta, which is quickly being discovered by East Coasters. Before that, you´d mostly find people from Seattle, California, and Canada. Earlier this year, I visited Queretaro and loved it. To me, it felt more culturally diverse than my current area. My recommendation to you would be to ask yourself: Do you want to be in a beach town or closer to the mountains? Do you want an area with many English-speaking people and proximity to Costco, Walmart, etc? Do cobble-stoned streets bother you? As a person who went through the moving process alone and learned A LOT, I guess I should make a helpful video, too.
Thanks for the information very helpful bless you
I think the fact that her background -part of her cultural heritage is from Haiti wich is a Latin country makes her feel at home in Mexico, most latin countries have many commonalities that you can not describe but you can experience. Besides Queretaro is a world heritage city because of is well preserved historial center. Queretaro is one of the best preserved colonial cities in Mexico and probably the cleanest and it has an amazing cultural scene, a moderate climate and a pretty visible middle class.
I was there for a whole month and it was like 100° every single day and I was miserable
@@yumyumkitty2104some will be miserable anywhere they go!
Queretaro has been on people's radars for a long time, which is why it is so expensive. But all of Mexico has gotten expensive
I think that some people are on autopilot. Mexicans like happy, they like smiling, like a good joke and love a party. So if you want to immediately fit in Mexico, be nice to people, listen to them, enjoy their company and their culture. Mexicans are flattered when you like Mexican things!! I have lived in Mexico for 10 years..I am stereotypical Caucasian. Mexicans love me because they can tell, they can sense that I feel comfortable and at home in Mexico w Mexicans.. It's actually been far far easier than I could have dreamed of!!
You took the words right out of my mouth! It’s about how people make you feel and here, the people make me feel awesome and happy to wake up in Mexico every day.
True
Where are you living in Mexico?
Thanks Risa; Another great interview!
Thanks so so much :)
Fellow New Yorker living in Qro for three years. That's exactly what we need. Another New Yorker talking everyone in RUclips land about Qro. Just because you find a great place, your don't tell everyone. That's how it remains a great place. It's completely dusty here. We go sometimes 8 months without rain. After paying your rent for one year, you've proven you're a good tenant. You can have your landlord drop the insurance or he can pay for it if he wants it. I've done it twice
Great video, great information! I'd love to connect with Vanessa to get her on my podcast!
As retirees, we didn't feel it was for us. It is a great place for younger people, because there are good jobs that pay well and nice stores, restaurants and bars. So many BMWs and European cars. My wife is Mexican and we are both fluent in Spanish and English and I make friends easily. We did not make any friends other than casual acquaintances with people at the businesses we frequented. I don't think it would be the same if you are working with other local people, or meet up with other digital nomads or have your kids in a school, etc,. The city is growing faster than the infrastructure. Traffic is frequently terrible. It does have great places like Hercules brewery and Centro is nice. We lived in Juriquilla where the homes look alike and it has a lot of strip malls nearby. Then we moved to Alamos 2da which was much more walkable and appealing to us. Find out where you want to spend your time and rent a place nearby. Vanessa seems to have her place and you can see it in her enthusiasm. I am happy for her. The service she is offering sounds great.
Thank you so much! Yes, I have definitely found home.😊
She’s become an expert!!! Definitely will reach out!!! Wow!!
Hola from Queretaro.
Rent is 14k and later 15k and includes everything. i never beg or accept money. My groceries are online and home delivery, acajudi 100 RUclips. I do not beg or charge for my 411.
Over 62 years coming to Mexico, mainly Acapulco, and the world and all 50 USA states, I was born in Chicago in 1942.
I have been living in Mexico City almos 2 years and I also scare me the earthquakes 😬 , and it happen very often.
I hope my mention of that did not scare you more! I love DF so much. I hope you are greatly enjoying it!
Is there still a major water shortage there?
Excellent interview Vanessa ! This is HD
I cannot wait! One of my friends is now open to coming to QRO from Toluca.
that's awesome! :)
Are you living in Querétaro?
@@luperamos7307 Not yet but the ticket is booked and will start language classes at the end of August '25
@@dlwilliamson5644 Im asking bc I am looking into it as well. Will you be renting or buying? And do you have any good neighborhoods to recommend?
I'm very interested in talking to you about Querétaro. FYI I´m currently in Chapala and will be here until my son graduates from high school in this area in 2026. Then I´m thinking about moving to Querétaro after he graduates.
Of course! Please click on the link above in the description to schedule a relocation consultation with me. I look forward to assisting you.
If you’re happy in Chapala you won’t like Queretaro for many reasons or you may like it lol , I’m actually moving to Chapala area next spring from Queretaro 😅
@@Mad-Angel-1980 I used to love Chapala but am extremely bored here and feel like I need a change.
it's better for the world not to know where all the towns in Mexico are 😂😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉💪🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
So nice and energetic ❤
Thank you!
I would like to know about crime in Queretaro, Mexico. I am curious.I notice that there is a lot of people moving to Merida but I'm the kind of person that rather move to a place where there aren't so many ex-pats
Querétaro is very safe and its vastness lends itself to not having distinct expat enclaves.
I was there for a whole month in April of 2024 and never ran into any expats or digital nomads.
I live in Queretaro and crime is on the rise more cartel activities lately, Merida is safer then here
Wow what a sweet lady!!
Very nice of you to say. Thank you! ☺️
Good😊
I took an autobus from San Miguel del Allende to Queretaro. I like San Miguel more, but I enjoyed Queretaro open air mall. It was my first time experiencing that. I like Merida Mx more than all of them.
I love Merida too. Great thing about SMA is that Queretaro is less than an hour away!
Isn't Merida too hot in the summer?
@@pamelar.edwards2617I’m looking to move to Merida as well.
@@worldobserver3515 I’m looking at Merida as a seasonal home.
@@dreamretirementinmexico I did a solo trip from the U.S . The autobus from San Miguel to Queretero Mx. was only 15$ and local luxury transportation that was a deal for me, as some private transportation was $100 USD. The winery outside of San Miguel Treis Raices is nice as well.
I heard Queretaro is growing because there's Asian companies moving in, so they have to construct homes for the families and employees.
The construction boom is due to the number of nationals moving and the general growth of the city, but yes, there is a substantial and thriving Asian community here, newcomers who have relocated for work and those who have been here for decades.
@@vanessajacquemin7666 also, alot dont mention the migrants coming from central and South America. Some can pass as mexicans when they're not, foreigners can't tell the difference, but any mexican can. They're accent, expressions, physical looks, they're all different.
@@jj-bp3frabsolutely, a growing Venezuelan, Colombian and Argentinian population, not to mention others. This city is becoming more and more cosmopolitan by the day.
We need stronger immigration policy to keep the riffraff away from Mexico. Specially RUclipsrs. Are you paying taxes in Mexico?
Oh! It’s so good to know that we are not immigrants anymore, we are now “Expats “ 😂
The dichotomy is more nuanced in this day and age.
She referred to herself as "foreigner" and "immigrant" much more often than "expat" 🤷♀
Oh, I think that this person, as nice and intelligent as she is, has to do some homework!. Yes Mexico HAD great institutions. But we JUST lost them! Have you heard about the last president and the last elections? Well, if you haven't I strongly recommend getting infomed. Unfortunately things are changing. And they are changing fast. I was born in Mexico and had lived in Querétaro for 35 years. I never thought that we would lose our very young democracy and our institutions.
I was there for a whole month and I was the only black person. I know some Spanish, but still felt different and got lots of stares.
I expected stares, but not as much as i got. Kind of overwhelming and exhausting for a shy introvert.
They should make this beautiful housing affordable for the working class Mexicans
That is absolutely the case. The city’s housing boom is not only benefitting the growing middle class.
Been there. Lotta cartels there.
Fake news?