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Hmm.. I've been saying for years if USA goes full far-right authoritarian fascist I'm bailing out to Mexico. I'm so glad I found this channel and I will definitely be using the binge-watch everything option!!
Same goes for immigrants to the US. How can they comprehend US culture, what goes on at their kids' schools, participate in society and give back to their host country?
@@MGreen-vz6yb I don't speak Spanish. :) Wonder if these non-English speakers pay taxes on their income from house cleaning, landscaping, painting, handyman work?
Lol you’re saying something that has sparked a massive debate in these comments already. Apparently it’s unreasonable to expect this of immigrants... you can’t even become a citizen where I’m from unless you know the language (not that I think that should be necessary to be a citizen, but still.) Only in America will you have people defend people that don’t even try to learn the language “but there’s no official language” 🤣 that’s why they speak Russian in Congress right??
I think it depends on circumstances. I don't know percentages, but the immigrants to the US that are fleeing their countries due to violence tend to be poor and have a low education, so it will be harder for them to adapt and learn the language. Whereas if you go through some US visa processes (I don't know if all), English proficiency tests are required. So, I think if you've had an education and have made the decision and have the finances to move to another country due to preferences, and not because you're fleeing hard circumstances, you should definitely make more of an attempt to learn the country's language, and this shouldn't necessarily equate to not being able to speak your native language in public as well. Personally, expats will never get the real Mexico experience because they always have the option to leave. Mexico can be wonderful, but it is not an easy country to live in.
@@mcawesomest1 Only in America can people complain about the high standards of immigrating to America and how unreasonable they are.. Its always the people from inside USA or people who have no plan to ever move here and their own countries have stricter rules than USA does.
@@minnie.-.l this is why these type of channels disgust me. they are perversive with the people there cause they think they got the money they can do whatever they want. also disgusting how the comments are racist since mexico has certain regulations against expats and trying to equate it to an immigration issue.
As a Mexican I would say that I really enjoy watching videos like this, and a piece of advice for you guys, you have to learn Mexican Spanish, your life would be much easier for sure. 🎉
This could be wrapped up in one sentence: People move back home because they don't completely do their homework, aren't honest with themselves, and expect a new place to be like home.
I spent my entire life traveling Mexico and Central America on vacations from the age of 6 to my retirement at 50. Much of that time I was a professor on holiday where it was inexpensive...I was saving to retire on my own without a pension by 50 so my husband and I could go sailing the Caribbean. I always asked myself could I live here, CDMX many times, Queretaro, Guanajuato, Oaxaca, Puebla, Morelia, Taxco, Acapulco three times 1980s, San Miguel Allende, Dolores Hidalgo, Merida, Isla Mujeres ten times or more, same wiith Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Rosarita.....San Jose, Costa Rica the Pacific coast; the Bay Islands of Honduras, Belize...Placencia, Ambergis Caye, Caye Caulker, Panama, the Pacific coast of El Salvador, most of Guatemala including both coasts and highlands. We lived 6 mos in Antigua , Guatemala in a colonial home with a local well known family....we fell in love with the place and people in 1999 and were accepted like family. It was like falling into an Isabal Allende novel...into the 1800s with coffee fince owners having in town houses and an elegant social life of coffee in the am visits to neighbors, large multilingual luncheons, excursions to Pacific beachhouses, parties, public festivals in the town square...what was there NOT to fall in love with. So we made it our retirement home with our own home and tropical gardens. Still after all that, it took about 5yrs to understand how utilities , businesses, banks, and everything in the society worked. We were already accepted socially, which made things SO much easier . Many new expats though did not have our social connections and gave up at some point those first five years here. No matter HOW much research you do, there are adjustments to make. And it would be MUCH harder adjusting to the American fast pace of life, the impersonality, the coldness of so many people so many places in the USA...it would be like adjusting to the moon...a social desert where one just didnt fit in or understand anything at all! Frankly I would bet many LONG to return home as soon as possible. I know I am never leaving!
@@latinaalma1947 The truth is that most Americans love America and would never leave. However, America is in decline due to social and economic unrest. Unemployment, homelessness, drug addiction, crime, and an economy geared toward elite, very well educated people, where average people struggle to find well paying jobs and affordable housing. The American Dream has been sold out for average people. The rich get richer; the poor get poorer; the middle class struggles. Yet life for most is not so bad. In America, you still have property rights to the property your paid for. Everything is convenient. People can still own and drive cars. America is big and beautiful. So people stay there.
@@ganymeade5151 The sad thing is most never cindisder any place else....if our forefathers had been like most Americans today they would never have left their country of origin. I am glad I was born an American andnhad tye childhood and career I had but I am certainly even happier I chose this country for retirement.
I found a small community in Michoacan. I bought a house. This town has no beaches, no big hotels and no tourists. I am so happy there and have many friends. I speak Spanish but still have a lot learn. A teenage girl, daughter of my best friend, corrects my Spanish. It's so important to harmonize oneself with the town ambiance. Living in Mexico demands one's commitment to harmonize oneself with local people and learn their customs. Just finding a low cost place near a beach is not enough.
I know this comment was from a year ago, but are you still enjoying where you are? Are there any beaches nearby? Have you found issues with quality of healthcare? Thanks!
@@banminatozaki2006 Whar do you mean? Everybody knew as soon as it happened. She was murdered at a small taco stand for complaining about not getting enough hot sauce. It was quite sad, actually. I adopted her dog who, incidentally, LOVES hot sauce on its kibble.
Mexico is a huge country. We would never compare the crime in Detroit to the crime in a tiny town in Utah. It's astonishing how people peg an entire country as one way.
I grew up in Phoenix and can tell you first hand experience i've witnessed more criminal activity in Phoenix than Guadalajara. I've been in Guadalajara for 12 years, crime happens and sometimes there's cartels that show up in the news but its most like you mentioned targeting someone. They don't go into a mall, a store, in the street and randomly start shooting at civilians which is what happens a lot in the U.S. Yes the cartels exist, their business is ugly but as long as you 1. are not dealing drugs, 2. Trying to do business in an area controlled by cartels. You are good. Unfortunately our country's politics are super crappy right now but definitely i feel more safe here than i ever was in Phoenix lol. I witness a murder and was interviewed by a cop on what we saw one time around Mcdowell rd. lol
Tigro Tom: Very true. Like anything in life, do your research, especially when it comes to land ownership, in a foreign country. Thailand is the same, from what I understand from my friends.
@@mrvn000 I believe it was President Calderon who announced it many years ago, but I can't find anything on Wikipedia about it. I think it may have been in retaliation for the US not passing an international border treatise with Mexico, but that is my own speculation. Wikipedia says that anyone can purchase land in Mexico if they go through the right people, and I have personally known of land given for free to a US citizen by a Mexican, so as far as the laws really are their, I am perplexed. If you read through the comment section here, you will find many people saying similar things, so I know it isn't just me who has heard this before.
You decided to live in another country expect to learn the language or you'll always be disadvantaged unless you move to the USA. The lady that lost her beachfront property in Mexico must have not been married to a Mexican citizen and perhaps conned not knowing the law. Beachfront ownership usually has to be a Mexican citizen.
Sometimes gringos come with too many expectations. They get a lot of information from Hollywood movies and they don't realize living as a tourist is not the same as living as working class. Which is hard for everyone. My advice is that you have to reinvent yourself and accept the thing you cannot change.
@@Rhaspun - my question wasn't about changing people. It's a question re: what are your rights and protections... that exist and can be used buying real estate in Mexico... especially if there's a dispute. Is your answer: none?
@@TheAlixtxe - everything is cool if you don't get into a bad real estate deal... so buyer beware. True anywhere but some places have recourse avenues or adequate dispute resolution. Due process, etc.
Number two is sooooo weird, you cannot expect everyone to speak English, Spanish is a beautiful language and of course if you’re planning to live in Mexico, speaking it is a must, love you took lessons 💕
Anyone moving to Mexico should not expect it to be like their home country. They need to be flexible and willing to adjust. Comforts that they are used to are available, it just costs you. It also draws attention to you, which is not a good thing.
My wife and I had both been to Mexico scores of times, and her mother was born and raised near where we now live in Mexico. Carla grew up bi-lingual in Montana and studied Spanish in high school and college. But, I don't want to rely on Carla to communicate for me here, so I study Spanish every day. As always, we love Mexico.
Very true about the cost. There are neighborhoods, in reality, gated communities with guards, that look like any nice street in a U.S. suburb. But you need beaucoup bucks to live like that. There are even fabulous mansions with sprawling gardens and guest houses, complete with their own source of purified water for the taps and shower. If you've saved up a very nice nest egg, and have plenty of money in the bank to last for the rest of your life, then you can expect to live, more or less, the American dream in Mexico. But if you are living on Social Security or a humble pension, then you certainly can live here, and your money will stretch much further than in the U.S., but don't expect U.S. culture. One situation that seems to work well here is if one individual of a couple is working for a major international company, for example, an automobile company. They can usually afford to buy land and to build a beautiful house on the land, and live quite well.
I am the other way arround, i just moved 3 years ago to Phoenix Az after living my whole life in Mexico and i am strugling because life goes so fast here in the US and everything i so faaaaaaar away and public transportation is just hard to catch and you really need a car to survive here but i am trying my best to adapt and work really hard
I lived and worked in Indonesia for 3 years. Of course I learned the language, it made my time there much easier and more enjoyable. I can't understand people who move to a country but refuse to learn the language - why are you there?
Never go wandering around places you don't know, you're likely to walk up on something you shouldn't be seeing. It could be the last thing you ever see.
I had a neighbor growing up that refused to learn English, she was Italian. People from all over do this, not just Americans. Plus, many times it is easier for English speaking people to not adapt since many people speak English. Not excusing the behavior, just saying it is not unique to Americans.
@@mikew.2016 Agree, I have met too many people living in the USA and they don't want to learn how to speak English, even if they have been living there for more than a decade.
I left cause I didn’t feel that safe in Quintana Roo. And too much scamming and playing with my money. It was a daily occurrence. And it got old really quickly. It felt like a breath of fresh air when I moved to Costa Rica and Colombia and the people were so nice, little to no gringo price, and systemic stealing.
I experienced the same thing. Glad to hear Costa Rica is not like that. We’re leaving Mexico due to this and cannot trust this system if we bought a place.
That all sounds about right. 😂😂😂 The whole ripping people off too. 😂😂😂 In Mexico you got to at time get in a mtf face and knock his ass out for doing BS. Yes that part of the culture too. Seen uncles, aunt, cousins, F up other people trying to take them for a fool.
@@simmiah Yea I left the US and traveled latin America full time for the past 2 years and i already lived in othe latin countries prior. I would say the bullying of foreigners in Mexico ( especially in the Yucatán) is second to no place that I have been . And it has only gotten way worse after the pandemic . Make no mistakes about in, they do NOT like us. And they with take and take and take and take and take and take by any means necessary. And they don't care if we ☠️ in the process of them taking . It's not their problem , they're quite cold hearted when it come to foreigners , it's actually quite disgusting. And their are so many layers to it that you wouldn't believe .
As a lifetime bilingual learner, I have some advice to make the process better. Total immersion. That means, watch Spanish TV, Speak only Spanish in your house. Look up words you don't know and write them down and review them frequently until you own them and use them every day you can. Don't waste your time with lessons, you're only trying to outsource your responsibility. Try to imitate accents, and recognize the differences between countries. This will improve your skills tremendously (e.g. rio-platense Che vos veni pa ca) translation Argentine/Uruguay vocabulary hey you, come here. Watch Ford Quarterman, he's pretty good at it.
When people go down to Mexico, they need to go to the real Mexico. If they want to live somewhere go to the local supermarket and use Spanish. Learn not just the word for milk but skim and whole milk(Ever try to find skim milk in a French grocery store when you don't know the word for skim)? Don't.act like you are on vacation but do the boring mundane things like at home. Practice podcasts, read Spanish news online, change your social media setting to Spanish
I know Spanglish. Learned everything on the street from Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, Ticos, Panamanians. My Spanish is a mix of all that slang. I’m embarrassed at my lack of being fluent but I can have conversations with people that speak Spanish.
That's how I learned English pretty quickly. I even took it even further. I started thinking in English. Literally translating every thought into english to the point that it became natural. It was lots of fun.
Exactly. I took couple of semesters in college. Language was required. Destinos is a pretty good program. A new world opens up to you when your bilingual.
I lived in southern Italy for 2.5 years from age 11 to 14 (1979-82) during my father's 22-year USAF career. At first I thought it was awful because it wasn't the USA. This was pre-internet, pre-cell phone, pre-GPS. After a few months I learned to love it. It was truly the warmest, most wonderful time of my life. It is very true: you need to learn the language of the country where you are living. You need to merge into their culture. This does not mean abandon your native language or culture. It means merge into. So many different people from around the world would be much better off in the USA if they would take this advice.
Facts. I played pro basketball in Torino Italy. My Italian was bad, but I tried. This was back in the 1988. No gps, cell, expensive to make overseas call, but I loved the culture, the food and especially the people. Expect nothing fast in many other countries.
@@disneyrn3075 I'm 60. Lived in other states especially the Midwest. Currently from and living in California. Everyone I know love Europeans moving here. They bring their culture and kindness. They didn't feel entitled like some Americans who visit overseas. Europeans had more appreciation for living here and had realistic expectations.
I'm born and raised in Oregon. I lived in Michoacan Mexico for a year over the couse of 2 years. I read, write and speak Spanish. I had never been outside of Oregon except for a weekend in Los Angeles and accidentally crossing into Washington from Portland. I was 28 when I moved to Mexico with my husband who is from Michoacan. People assume it's cheaper to live in Mexico, which is true if you have an American income. If you don't have a steady stream of income then you will be in for a surprise. My husband literally would be charged more at restaurants if they saw me, an American. If we drove a nice car we also got charged more.i came back for good to Oregon in 2009. It was a huge culture shock. I couldn't imagine if I didn't speak the language. My husband would tell me if I was ever to be kidnapped to fight as much as possible because I probably wouldn't survive. Our neighbors had their nephew kidnapped and held for ransom. He was released after the family paid $10,000. Sadly he dies in a car accident a few months later. Just be aware of your surroundings and have a safety plan
I've lived in Mexico for 10 years...opted for a midsize city, Tepic, Nayarit. I heartily agree with the comments about learning spanish and understanding your budget. I have friends here however, who know very little spanish but manage to get by. They get very little from Social Security and they manage to stretch it enough to live a middle class life here...something they would not have in the US. Keep up the good work Tangerinies!
@@MuzzaHukka officially your checks are supposed to be routed through the American embassy, but thanks to direct deposit you can get your SS check deposited directly to your U.S. bank account. Then you use an ATM when you need pesos and/or use other options of transferring money. I’ve never encountered an ATM that didn’t have an English language option. Keep in mind different banks charge different fees and use different exchange rate spreads*. I try to use a particular bank that has a partnership with my U.S. bank. No fee and good exchange rate. * The buy/sell spread. You buy pesos with dollars at slightly above the official rate, and you sell pesos slightly below.
we absolutely love living in Mexico - the best decision we have ever made but: 1) Rent first - maximizes your flexibility on location or even going back. I will never buy\, let the landlord worry about lining up the repair people. 2) My mother always said "Anywhere in life that you go, you have to bring yourself along." before moving anywhere, including Mexico, make sure that what has you dissatisfied isn't within you, or you will be just as unhappy in Mexico as you were back home. 3) Don't go to places in Mexico that you'd have had the common sense not to go back home and you won't get into these horror stories we her about. don't meet someone you just met in a dark parking structure at 2 AM to buy some drugs, DUH! Same with bird watching way out in the countryside where cartels may be growing. 4) Learn Spanish, if not for communication, do it our of respect of the people in the country you are a guest in. Mexicans are phenomenal people and deserve our respect!!
Me alegra que existan videos como éste, porque podrían frenar un poco a tantos entusiastas extranjeros que llegan a México creyendo que su vida será casi gratuita y privilegiada, diferente a lo que es la vida de los propios ciudadanos mexicanos promedio. Bien hecho muchachos 👍🏻
No entiendo, hay razones tan estúpidas en ese video que también pueden DESMOTIVAR a todos aquellos extranjeros que quieren mudarse a México, muchos de ellos tienen buenos motivos y no sólo ven nuestro país como para decir "OH, mira! Aquí en México hay gente que vive casi sin nada de dinero, ¿Por qué será?"
And on top of that people seem more anxious and impatient here in the US and do not think or seem to care for greeting others or conversations much very self cultured and fast pace
Privilegiada? Tener dinero por el que trabajaron legalmente y gastarlo en otro país es privilegio? Privilegio tienen tus paisanos criminales que van a 🇺🇸 de ilegales a robar violar y evadir impuestos y arruinar su país eso es privilegio Juan
Soy mexicano y estoy viviendo en California y es difícil adaptarse, ya que estoy acostumbrado al ruido y a las fiestas y aquí no hay nada de eso, soy de un lugar turístico llamado Xicotepec, Puebla.
It is worthwhile to note that after age 70, you will not be able to get a private insurance policy in Mexico. We have seen this sticking point prevent permanent residency for many, particularly Canadians. Additionally there are pre-existing condition clauses that typically have expirations of 1 year or two, depending on the condition. For many older people, this should be examined as priority one. Depending on age, your policy here will likely cost around $1000 USD per person per year (really) , and you may want to start such a policy a year or two prior to moving to México. Informative video. Your analysis is quite correct. Thanks
I think many Americans moving to a developing country have unrealistic expectations as to what everyday life will be, particularly if they had a great vacation in that place and believe that their lifestyle will be "permanent vacation" mode. Sooner or later their expectations will not meet the reality and they will become disillusioned and return to their country. This is particularly so if the people have not learned the local language or established relationships outside of the ex-pat community. Good video honestly showing these challenges.
Bad things happen everywhere. I was born and raised in Yucatán. I have never been assaulted, robbed, scammed, threaten or anything. I have never seen a gun not owned by the police in my 37 years. I have a sister who married with and American and moved to Houston. The first time a man broke into the apartments and was walking in the halls with a gun and she was alone watching through the little cristal hole in the door. She called me crying in that moment. Then she moved to a better area (a really nice one) and a month later she was at CVS in the line to pay and a guy assault the cashier next to her. She left the US. I studied at ASU in 2015 with another 100 mexican teachers. Some of them were assaulted and I remember there was like a curfew because there was a serial killer around Phoenix and they recommended us not to use the train after 7 pm. And last I heard a shooting 3 blocks from the house I was staying in Roy, Utah. Sadly bad luck and bad people are everywhere. :( By the way the worst educational and hospital coverage in all México are in Quintana Roo. It is a really new state (1974) and it's boom was in tourism, so the State is a little behind in social services compared to Yucatán (1823) or Campeche (1863).
@@mikereilly174 don't...rent is so cheap and if something breaks...call the landlady....if the whole place goes crazy with 2 cartels fighting....pack a bag.. Note: as a good gringo your landlady and her extended family provides protection and will intervene in any disputes.. If you buy the place....they have no reason to protect you
@C B I agree, I am Mexican and have cousins who live on Mexico City, but please don't try to turn it around and distract us from the cold, ugly truth with your own assumptions or experiences in another country. Crime varies everywhere. Norway and Japan are more safe than Mexico.
Well as a foreigner you should really avoid buying any land 50 km from the beach and 100km from any border the Mexican constitution in fact prohibits and if the Mexican government finds out they will take it the state might not enforce it but the federals will.
I worked in a travel clinic once. Bird watcher are crazy. They will go to the most dangerous places,, ignoring all warnings just so they might see a rare bird. Your bird watcher story is so true.
I’ve traveled to Mexico multiple times and never had a problem even though I don’t speak Spanish...people are great,food awesome,culture amazing,visually beautiful ,and just a more pleasant way of living,less stress...I’m interested in living there because I’m sick of California and the politics.BUT where to go in Mexico is the question.
Hello James Mack , I would like to meet a Mexican girl that would like to come to America.....how can I do it ? Where to go in Mexico ? Do they need a Visa to travel to the USA ? Can I drive to Mexico ? Please rely....thanks....John Steelman from America.
@@jamesmack3314 and this kind of comment is why you gringos are not as well liked as you think. Please dont even consider moving to Mexico, too much hassle for us in exchange for your food stamps or lowly retirement money.
Love your positivity. I moved to the US after 5 attempts to burglarize in my home while my husband was on work trips. Last attempt was at 4 am and I was home. After 8 years I still have PTSD. My husband would love to go back, but I would never go back because as a woman I cannot leave alone (when he's not home)or walk on a street without being sexually harassed. Another thing to remember, not my case, but don't expect Mexico to be cheap. It maybe in some ways cheaper but other will be more expensive. So if you think you can live a middle class lifestyle like they one in the US with your social security check, you're far from the truth.
I don't feel safe walking at night in the us. I think there are dangerous people everywhere in the world and women are never safe alone, even in their own homes.
For context, I'm in Cancun: (Edit: more detail than I intended, but it might be helpful.) @0:26: It took me 3 years to get clear title to my property. Yes, it sucks, but you have to go through the trouble to make it all legal. @1:54: Not a problem I have in Cancun, but I'm sure in some areas, not speaking Spanish can be a real problem. (Rocket Languages / Rosetta Stone) @4:10: Living in Mexico is cheaper than almost anywhere in the US, but it's not free. Do your research, and be realistic. @5:24: If you get a job in Mexico, it won't pay as much as the same job in the US. Don't expect it to. (A 20% savings rate would be awesome, Jordan.) @7:00: There is a lot of violence everywhere in the world. My friends in Cancun called to ask about the violence in Atlanta. Stay away from drugs and you're pretty safe ... as in most parts of the world. I feel as safe in Cancun as I do in Atlanta. I agree completely, Maddie. @10:45: Medical costs are less in Mexico without insurance than with insurance in Atlanta. I have many local friends (more than in Atlanta), so might find better doctors than someone that is just visiting and knows nobody. My dad was on dialysis, and received great treatment in Cancun. @12:40: Mexico isn't anything like what you've heard if you've only heard stories from the US. Visit before you decide it's a good place to retire. (It is for me, but maybe not for everyone.) Things are much more relaxed in Mexico, and my expectation of things happening on-time was incorrect and hard to get used to, as an American that grew up in the US. I've acclimated ... almost ;) [@14:50 "manaña" is not "tomorrow"] @13:07: The culture in Mexico isn't like in the US. Don't expect it to be. It's different and wonderful culture. It's not the US. @17:50: Binge watch Tangerine Travels, of course.
@@miriamn.2584 Do your diligence and know everything you can about the property. Find someone you trust to make sure it's a good deal. Pay Trish, or TT, or someone, a bit to check it out for you if you're not in Tulum now. There are a lot of scams, like everywhere, but Mexico is a wonderful place to live and once you have a place there you'll love spending as much time there as possible. I can give you the number of a ¡great! atty in Cancun if you need one. He's the guy that got my property squared away after the first atty sat on his hands for two years.
This is spot on, Colby. I tell people considering a move from the U.S. to Mexico that, in general, they’ll be able to live at a higher level than they’re able to in the U.S. In simple terms if you’re middle class in the U.S., you’ll be upper middle class in Mexico. For retirees relying solely on their social security, you can have a modestly comfortable life whereas you might really struggle in the U.S. The biggest stumbling block is cultural. Even if you think you understand Mexican culture, you’ll find out you’re wrong. I’ve been here 10 years, and I think I understand less than I (thought I) did when I got here. I’ve had numerous culture shocks big and small. One of the silliest was right after I moved here. After a particularly hard day, I wanted a comfort snack. I had jars of peanut butter and jam and a box of crackers. I opened the crackers . . . and they weren’t packaged like “American crackers”. I was desolated in that moment! Hahaha, true story! I went to bed feeling demoralized, but I got over it. I’ve had other moments that were more serious, and I’ve somehow weathered them.
Very interesting and valid points! I'm a black man and I have not received any form of racism living in México for over 15 years. My skin color is an advantage, especially with women! Haha! I have been tricked, over-charged many times but that is the custom since they do that to their fellow citizens! The citizens trust me! Working for pesos is not the same as working for US dollars! Buying locally is affordably but not from say Amazon! You've got to like México to really stay here as there are 10,000 reasons why you should go! Que tengan suerte a todos que piensen llegar a vivir aquí! Si vengan y quisieran tener amigos que te orienten no dudes en esctibirme a v21ic@yahoo.com Ciao!
Si se informan bien sabrán que la primera razón tiene leyes que no permiten que los extranjeros compren terrenos en playas o a cierta distancia del mar (tengo entendido que esto fue para proteger el país de grandes hoteleras extranjeras y gente que quisiera privatizar las playas). En si , el extranjero se podría decir que está rentando el terreno al gobierno cuando se le da el permiso de construcción, ahora bien , desconozco si las leyes cambien para ellos si se nacionalizan (que bueno, la mayoría no lo hacen ) .
Correcto!! No simplemente Extranjeros no pueden Coprar or inherer los terranos que si no tienen familias de origin de Mexico no pueden comprar terrenos. Como yo que naci aqui en estados unidos E soy Mexicano Americano si puedo pero tengo que tener los documentos de mi mama que nacio en Jalisco e de mi suegra de mi Esposa para obtener los Dos Paizes e acer los Dual Citizens. I am going to do that so that I can start buying our properties back. Its for that or whom it rightfully belongs too!! Its justified its GOD given and its ours.
@@sbfhawk4343 Everyone seems to fight over land. Just lease the land from someone who is dependable and sell off your interest halfway through. Then lease again. If your skill is in construction or hospitality, why fight the locals? I own my land here in the USA. I can dig, build, ride ATVs do whatever I want, but the property taxes are so high I will be forced to move when I retire. So did I ever really own anything I can pass on to my children?
@@Greg-yu4ij Not for us GREG we are GODS chosen we are buying back all it and to a degree GOD is given us the righteous all of the EARTH!! does not stop at Mexico
@@sbfhawk4343 La razon es no queremos que pase Otro Texas y luego los entrangeros se apropien y independizan ,japon casi compro las californias a mexico no hace mucho pero no lograron arrebatarlo
Thank you so much for this video. I'm 71 years old and want to give Mexico a try. I know the noise won't bother me because I can just take out my hearing aids. lol! I'm a native Californian. The cost of living here is outrageous. As far as crime goes, there's plenty to go around in the states. Here's a funny true story for you: Some friends, who live in an affluent community, woke up one morning, went downstairs and discovered that while they were sleeping, people came in and stole everything from downstairs. I mean every stick of furniture and everything else! It's true. I have been studying Spanish and will check out your program. Thanks again for all the great work you do.
If you can, take a month or more to test each city (and you can enroll in Spanish classes during). Even better if you can take multiple months off and really explore and compare. Don’t stay in an expensive hotel the whole time while you’re investigating. Job one is finding a furnished monthly rental. Also, try visiting at different times of the year. Good luck!
@@37Raffaella Not really. The murder rate in Mexico is actually 5x higher than the US.. That said, it is almost all limited to certain areas that tourists never visit, just like in the US.
Very true and this is true for any country that an American moves to. Facts are that if you are not indigenous, the host country can come in at any time and take your home, even in Canada. I remember learning this when I was in Iraq in 2006, and a lot of folks were talking about buying property in Costa Rica. Sounds great right? It is until the host country comes in and takes your property.
@@veltonmeade1057 This is not true. Check the laws of the country of interest. France has strong property rights for all property owners. Some countries, like Romania, restrict the sale of ag land to Romanians only. Always check the laws BEFORE contacting a land agent.
@@manlybaker3098 Funny that you mentioned France. That is where my ex is from but I never owned any land or a house. However, I have friends in Paris and Lizy-sur-Ourcq and I have thought about buying property there. Thanks for the input.
I'm mexican and live in Mexico City. My tips for living well and calmy in México 🇲🇽 are: 1- Don't drink with strangers in bars and cantinas 2- Don't buy or use drugs 3- Always be respectful with all kind of people specially with your neighbors 4- Don't drive on the roads after 6PM. Just drive with sun light and always on toll roads. Into your city don't drive after 10PM 5- Don't live in certain cities with a bad reputation (are few towns but make much noise in the TV news). In the vast majority of cities you will not have problems. 6- To make mexican friends, be carefull at first, but if your new friend is a good person you'll have a friend forever 7- Don't use for everything HOLA AMIGO, we don't use it and it sounds a bit offensive. 8- try to speak Spanish even a little bit and people always will help you. 9- If you a buy a property in México do it through a trust, I'm not sure but you can't buy in front of the beach If you do what I said you will have a full Life
Another advice donate your heart to the GODS . another advice is stay way from the police .another advice get an ugly girl .another advice is drive a beat up car .another advice is wear worn torn clothing .If you are two men don't go into the woods to do the birds and the bees .
I enjoy your videos. Thank you for making them. I'm Mexican. Moved to the USA when I was 23. Been living here for over 20 years. Still feel homesick for Mexico. There are positives and negatives in both countries. I love both.
I am also following RUclipsrs from the Philippines. A few years ago, some bird watchers went to an island area they were warned not to go to because of terrorist activity. They went any way, to see a rare exotic bird. They disappeared and have never been heard from, or about, again. When the American Embassy warns you, "Don't go to area X." Be smart and DON'T go to area X!
Let me put it this way: learning another lenguaje as an adulto is not easy, but English speakers have a huge advantage en orden to learn Spanish: ~ 80% of English words have latin roots. Many words are spell the same way or it's just a matter of changing one or two letras. Very often you can find y usar a Spanish word that's muy similar to its English equivalente and though it may not be the most used word en lenguaje casual, most listeners will understand it. With excepción of the letter "ñ" both alfabetos are the same. La "Ñ" has a sonido that's easy to learn and you'll do yourself un favor by doing so... mañana, niño, montaña (a U.S. state). Also, keep in mind that in Spanish you pronuncia every single letra with one excepción, "H". Good thing about it? Spanish is pronounce as it is written and los sonidos don't change (other than the énfasis with acentos such as "á, é, í, ó, ú)**. Spanish is a very forgiving language when it comes to mispronunciation, most of the time, the listener will catch the mispronounced word and understand what you meant. Focus in learning vocabulario común a situaciones, e.g. eating/food setting words and frases. Your goal is to learn common daily Spanish. Trow away "H", in Spanish it is muda, e.g. hotel (same spelling) es pronunciado "otel"; hola, "ola", etcetera. Don't be afraid of the maze of conjugaciones en Español, you will most likely never need to use many of them so just learn las formas regulares you're most likely to use. Sorry for el comentario tan largo! ** Don't be intimidado by the Spanish accents either, listeners will understand even with they omissions, e.g. si (if), sí (yes).
no offense but your english is too butchered, if you don't know some word in english just use a translator. A native english speaker is unable to understand completely your comment because some words are in spanish. You should be aware of that since you're writing in english for only-english speakers
Wayne vandermeer Yes, rent forever or until there is solid information you can trust. Besides, if family live in the U.S, why buy as it could be a nuisance for them to sell property you may leave to them as an inheritance.
A story from 1976: A Mexican woman who lived in the apartment house where I was temporarily residing told me that she and her husband "moved" from Mexico to the U.S. to make good money. Their dream was to buy a lot in Tijuana and build a house there. They saved their low wages in the U S. and bought the lot. Every Christmas for seven years they went on vacation and traveled down to T. to look at their lot, dream about it, and plan the house that they would build. One year they went down there and --- there was a house on the land! They went up and knocked on the door and asked why there was a house there. The guy said, "I own this land". They pulled out their deed and said, "No, this is ours". The guy pulled out his deed and said, "No, it's mine, see?" They went to the T. government and were told, "No, your deed is a forgery, this guy owns the land, you don't". So much for their dream. They lost their life savings on that phony deal.
Great video. It's important to know all of the positive and negative about moving to Mexico. Knowing what other people experience not only helps in the decision-making process but prepares one for possible issues. Being prepared can completely change the outcome of any situation. We plan on retiring further south than Mexico but still follow you two. We are learning a lot just watching how you deal with the types of issues that would pertain to living in any foreign country. I'm glad we found your Channel.
i grew up in the US and was deported to mexico a few years back, and what you said about living on 300$ a month is so true, quality of life is a big difference
Spent weeks in Mexico. It's a warm friendly country. I loved it. But I forgot about the noise. Roosters everywhere! Also, very loud music with tubas. Yes. Tubas. Anyways... common sense and intuition helps. If you like someone and they like you, ask them "Hey, I wanna go bird-watching in those mountains up there, what do you think?" and they say "NOPE!" you should really listen.
Yes locals always know about how safe something is...we knew gringo newcomers...one guy had been ATF in the USA and thought he was invincable. He asked was it safe to climb the volcano regularly....was told no by us and others...took a male friend and they were shot at fleeing robbers..didnt get hit though, so lucky...so no, not invincable.
I've just watched the first minute and a half of this video. It's a terrible thing that this happens to foreigners in Mexico. This same problem has to be faced by Mexicans. I know Mexicans who have experienced the very same thing.The reason why this happens is the degree of corruption we're still experiencing here in Mexico. If the judicial system worked as it should, people would be able to trust the law and the system. The system is rotten and that's why it's not unsusual that (unless your'e a prominent politician or a very rich person) people can never be sure that they will keep their property. P.S. One more thing: the system is so surealistic and corrupt here in Mexico that it is not just the judicial system. In the first stroy you shared, this American mentions the police. That means that besides the judges, the city's authorities and the police department are willing to sell their "services" or "do a favor" to anybody who happens to be powerful enough to "convince" them to bend the rules. It's so sad to read comments here from people who are probably Mexicans who seem unwilling to admit that we have such a serious problem in Mexico, and they even say that Americas had better adjust to our (very, very) corrupt system. That is one of the main reasons Mexico is such a corrupt country: ordinary people are so used to living in a corrupt system that they are unable to see the real problem.
Bullsh1t! Learn the laws and do your homework and get proper legal advice before buying. Ya, Mexico has corruption but buyer beware. I know many expats and friends who own with no problem! We have just purchased a home...no problem! Don't blame Mexico..blame yourself for not doing your homework. I am Canadian..researched and listened to trusted friends who have owned for years
@@jimrandall2674 I also know several foreigners who have had no problmes with property in Mexico. And I know hundreds of Mexicans who have never experienced this problem either. But the turth is that, once in a while, especially in remote areas, for example in a State like Oaxaca, where even Mexicans who "do their homework" and buy property legally, have to experience this kind of problem. If you believe getting legal advice is enough, you do not know Mexico as well as you think.
My house in the U.S. was broken into 3 times by the same guy while I was in Mexico. I had video cameras everywhere and he wasn’t camera shy. Police never caught him... That I know of. Excellent job on this video guys.
Same thing happening in Phillipines. Heard story about expat signed legal documents, leased land & built a beach front restaurant & bar in tourist location, got it going & successful then owners stole all the food, building, furniture etc. Locked owner out & totally bankrupt.
When I was in a city in Yucatan on vacation (long time ago), someone told us that the city *cracked down hard on crime and schooled everyone to NOT do crime on tourists* because they wanted that tourism money and they knew they would lose a lot of that if crime was rampant and people felt unsafe. US cities should follow that lesson. The *criminals* let them go and didn't rob them or kill them. A NYC Maitre-D just got car-jacked AND murdered in Mississippi. I'm sure he had above average wealth just for being where he was, this famous restaurant catering to elites. He devoted his life to a lot of charity work for disadvantaged children.
ya well, not all criminals have comon sense or ability to comprehend long term economic thinking. crime is all about parenting and personal financial situation...... poverty has many levels, and personal perception of own situation of poverty is at a given. you can visit some 3rd world really poor asian country and still be safe, due to good parenting which makes up society as a whole because they are all part of so called society, good parenting brings up good children and adults....... bad parenting or no parenting at all brings up a society in chaos, too much self entitlement and personal greed.
This is a common misconception cartels are really mostly on the rural sides of Mexico and even some rural areas are the most safest in the world. Cartels also don't really harm the civilians it all really depends. It's only if you pose a threat to them
I lived in Coral Bay St. John USVI for 3 years. I decided it wasn't paradise and went home. A great experience, just not where I wanted to spend my life on a full time basis.
My husband and I are visiting Ajijic next month. We are planning to live in 3 different countries (US, Mexico, Italy) throughout the year. I get bored living in one place for too long.
You guys are adorable. I started researching my upcoming trip to Mexico a month ago and have ended up watching most of your videos. I especially appreciate how fair and even-handed this one is, and you do a great job of breaking things down in a non-judgmental way. For three years, I was living back and forth between Japan and Central America (Panama, Nicaragua & Guatemala) and had fallen in love with Guatemala and COULD NOT adjust to Japan, despite living and working there twice with great friend/professional support. Don’t get me wrong. it’s an amazing country. It’s just not the right place for me, and it’s important to recognize where we feel at home and not and regroup/pivot if we decide a move ended up not being the right one. (P.s. - it was eerily quiet for me. Haha). I so appreciate that you are learning the language (and doing very well). It makes SUCH a difference, and I wish more Americans abroad would make that effort.
@@alejandrasosa1346 What about it seems entitled to you? I’ve met a lot of expats (in the US and abroad) who live decades in other countries specifically to take advantage of some aspect of economy and never explore, and never learn the language or try to adapt to the country in any way. I think they’re doing pretty well for a young couple living abroad for the first time.
@@luiznunes1404 It is, isn't it. :) Brazil is pretty awesome too. I've only been there once, but I loved it, and I have had so many wonderful Brazilian students
I almost get killed the last time I visited Mexico city, the car I entered was shot Many times before the driver manage to escape. So sad that the world has so many beautiful places that can't be visited and enjoyed due to crime!,.... Hello, how're you doing?
As a young man, my wife and I had ideas about retiring to her place on top of a mountain with access to a cobblestone street. As I get older and realize my body will not be twentysomething when I intend to retire, the idea of living on top of a mountain with age-related mobility issues becomes increasingly more terrifying.
I Lived in Quintana Roo Mexico and Im a solo world traveler. I strongly recommend never venture into the "Wild" solo. Always go with a local or get a guide for even the simple thing as bird watching! In this case, throughout the Riviera Maya, you'll find Cenotes and a lot of lands, this is actually private property in some cases and where the Cartel live or do business. So I don't recommend venturing out on your own like that in Mexico.
@@martincito1662 Not really, In this case I was manly talking about going into wild alone or without a guide. I do go everywhere by myself but every country has different laws and rules I'm not aware of. Part of traveling alone is learning to be safe and that sometimes means having a guide and there's no shame in that!
@@jijigiron The laws and rules are basic common sense. Why is it that out of all foreigners, Spaniards are the ones who bring up the cartel most often?? As if drug traffickers were out there to get tourists.
@@martincito1662 I'm Mexican not Spanish so not sure about the Spanish bringing up the cartels, I've heard a lot of foreigners bring it up because they hear it on the news or on videos like this one! I know very well how the cartels move in Mexico and in the Riviera Maya because I lived and experienced it. Also, cartel aren't after tourist but if tourist or locals walk into there territory and they mistake you for another cartel, they aren't always so understanding, plus you don't want to be caught in crossfire (that sadly does happen).
@@jijigiron The cartels hiding out in the cenotes?? Never heard that, but a cenote does seem like an ideal place for a meth lab. Well, I’m Cartel member and you better stay out of my way. I own a massage parlor and I’m hiring...
Im 83 and do it all the time But C19 has put the Kibosh on it. I feel a virtial prsoner .. Even though Ive been double vacinnated. getting testwd everytime l fly is tefious and costly. as is having to stay in an hotel foer 5=10=14 days. Cause you cant stay in AirB or Craigslist. So its expensive
No exaggerations here.I spent one month in Mexico back in the 1990's.There was an earthquake while we were in Acapulco.A drunk Panamanian tourist rearended us and then pulled a gun.We pulled over for a rest stop on the PanAm highway and a worker came out of the field and wielded a cane knife at us.We didn't drink the water,yet we got Montezuma's revenge and were sick for 2 weeks.Never again.🙄
Ajijic is totally geared toward the needs of older Americans with money. There is an entire infrastructure that has been built around American expats. For a price they receive total care. A price less than they would pay in the US. Mexicans in Ajijic are working to care for them and they all speak English. Expats have purchased homes that are geared to their taste. All I can say is, "How boring."
The first one really surprised me. I thought it was illegal for non-citizens in Mexico to own property within 30 miles of the shore. I've read that it's common for ex-pats to make arrangements with a third party to get around this, but as I understood it, it would never actually be their land, and that third party could sell it to somebody else without notice. Maybe I misunderstood something there.
They create a mexican bank trust “fideicomiso” and the mexican fideicomiso owns the house where the beneficiaries of said fideicomiso are the US-Citizens.
Basically, the grass looks greener on the other side. I've experienced this while away from Mexico. I vividly remember that one Biology lecture in Virginia Tech. I was so focused on that class, suddenly I noticed people freaking out and heard some gun shots being fired. I still remember this girl (Keisha - African-American {specifying for the American readers}) yelling "Oh my God! Oh My God! Those are gunshots!" Her panicking led to others panicking and it was nothing but chaos. This experience continues to haunt me to this day. Whenever I visit the US, I analyze my surroundings and mentally prepare myself in case of any shootings.
I am Mexican. In the United States, I have been robbed at gunpoint, spat on, thrown alcohol bottles at, I've been way too close to several shootings, people fighting with knifes, people doing really nasty stuff that I'd rather not write, a person almost ran over me cause he was doing drugs while driving, women have randomly attacked me in the train, at classical music venues, I have been burped at, baseball players have threatened me with bats, and police has harassed me. None of this happened in the 17 years I have lived in Mexico, even though I had a waaaay more interactive, street-active social life there, and even though during at least five years I lived in the most dangerous neighborhood of Toluca city. I don't know any new advice, but my story should be taken as proof that, bad things will happen to you no matter which country you are at, and unfortunately you will probably not be able to avoid them no matter what. But there's a big chance as well that for most of your life, you'll be just fine.
yep, we fit into the part about the standards of healthcare, we had planned this for 15 years, so we even had time to research medical there, for basic care, broken bones, hips, but if you have chronic conditions or some special procedure, guadalajara is where you are sent, even in the private pay fancy hospitals in PV, as a nurse i see things differently and also my own personal needs for medical. It wasnt about the costs, it was about what i trust and dont trust. we sold our home and everything, we had 5000 coming in a month so we could easily afford anything and everything we needed or wanted, we love mexico, but we really had to look at our future getting closer to 60 now, so after 2 years we gave all the stuff we bought over 2 years, which was a whole apartment full of furniture to our church to give to mexican families in need. If we were going to go back to the usa and start over we needed to do it now. We have been back for 3 months now, in a whole new area of washington ive never even visited before, we are closing on a house in 2 weeks and we miss our mexican peeps and alot of the lifestyle there, but we live in tricities and lots of mexicans here, so other than the winters here, which in the summers of PV i was stuck at home with AC all day, so might as well be stuck at home in the winter. we have our perm visa so we can go do bouts of stays in mexico 3-4 months at a time and fly back for our care and we have a perm home. we are very happy we got to spend 2 years together and see what its really like to live there full time. we miss it terribly there, but we do have a little more safer owning in the states than owning in mexico and i dont care who your landlords are, ours were like family, i never felt secure in apartment living there as far as rent raising, in PV its getting horrible. I think what i hated most about living there was watching americans and canadians move there and try to change it to their comforts, the changes in PV in the last 3 years, wow, its a nice place to start out until you know spanish, but living in a tourist town, during the winter months so crowded you cant even enjoy PV and during the summer months, too dang hot to enjoy PV. You guys really do hit all the points well in this video...great job..
Yeah we'll see in the winter...I moved from Mexico to Washington because of work and I can't wait to go back eventually. Winter here is depressing and I just can't get used to it after 3 years! I agree that if you want garanteed healthcare you have to be in the main cities in Mexico: Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey. I guess most people move to the beach and those are kinda hit or miss on that..
This is also cultural, Americans are pill popper society. I lived in Japan and Europe, people are not dependent on meds as much even with conditions. Also washington has a different make up from a regular beach town anywhere in the world, accessibility to services in DC would be so different than let say corpus christi in Texas. I know Mexicans manage it by going to Mexico City for their medical check up once a month and get back to their relaxed beach town.
@@dduenasc what part of washington? i lived in tacoma before i moved to pv and now in tricities washington, both of my summers in PV were brutal, we were home most of the days stuck inside because not many places with AC and then in the summer time most are closed down due to low season. im loving not having the rain that we had in tacoma.
@@Jzarecta kind thought that about mexico, i swear the amount of antibiotic use with the Drs and giving them out without even running labwork for infections or types.
Just remember “Wherever you go, there you are” oh and btw great video especially the advice about putting $$$ away for a rainy day 🤦🏻♂️ or in my case a ruptured achilles tenon, and actually much worse . Also I have much difficulty learning foreign language no matter how hard I try nonetheless I spent over five of the most adventurous years of my life in Mexico… and saw more of it than most citizens do in their entire life times . There is a lot to be desired wherever you are but it helps a lot in latin countries if you play guitar 🎸🥳 🇲🇽. One last thing if you do decide to live in Mexico… bring a Plumber an Electrician, several different ways to pay for stuff, a lot of toilet paper, and mosquito spray, and good freakin luck 🤣👊🏽😎 !!!
Sometimes what you think is wrong with your new country is actually something wrong with your country of origin. Food in Western Europe tastes different from than food from the US. It took me 5 years to realize that it tastes different here because it's fresh without things like GMO, hormones etc.!
That's a REALLY good point. Not sure if you've seen this in our previous videos, but my health was in shambles when leaving the US. Everything I put in my mouth was making me sick. After a few months traveling in Mexico, my food allergies started to go away. I have no doubt it's because GMO US food is stuffed with preservatives, hormones, artificial ingredients, sugar, chemicals, and other crap ingredients.
@@TangerineTravels Coming from Mexico were my dad would get ingredients from the mercadito every day and my mom would make the food from scratch, going to live in Canada and the US has been a real gastronomic shock, a lot of things taste weird or seem to be missing something. Plus ever since I left Mexico my pork allergy came back with a fury, I wonder why?
@@TangerineTravels I have issues in the US and have to take probiotics daily. Ironically, in Mexico where everybody talks about montezuma's revenge, my tummy woes disappear.
I disagree, food in Europe was pretty odd. It never looked like the Google image of what it was supposed to look like. Also it was for the most part a miniature version of it. I understand the US is super size everything but we were talking of simple conventional pan cakes it was the size of a cookie.
That's very naive of you. Crime and violence happen at the aggressors convenience. If you are American, try to blend in as much as possible. Be low key and don't show off your belongings. Stay alert. Be aware of your surrounding and be careful when you go. Safe travels friend.
Um thats not how that works. You can do all the right things and become a target of crime. Im American and know ALL ABOUT how people who are in the right place right time can become a victim. What happened on 9/11 is a prime example. People went to work that morning like they normally do. They were at the right place right time and well, we know what happened next and there are many stories of people enjoying vacations but unfortunately become targets. This said, Mexico is still relatively safe just be aware of your surroundings and if it doesnt feel right then its probably not right.
@@girlanonymous Mexico isn't like United States, You can't Compare 9/11 to Mexico Incidents, If you come to Mexico, You don't become an automatic target, Actually, If you ever come as a tourist you are fine, No need to blend in with the people, Cartels actually Own a lot of Tourist places, The least thing they want is Tourist leaving, So you most likely are very safe and very protected, One example is the 2 guys in the video, If you pay attention, You will see that one tells the other to chill because they're Gringos, Why? Because their Cartel Boss most likely owns a Tourist place, This is why the 2 guys in the video are safe and sound, They didn't mean to scare the Tourists, They we're protecting something, And it's very very hard for you to get yourself into a situation like this, Even me as a Mexican/American, who is more likely to get killed by one of these people, Don't feel like I'm in danger, Most of the violence comes from the super poor sides of Mexico, But if you're a tourist who's gonna be around the Very populated sides of a City or nature that is not super far than you are fine, It's actually kinda sad to think that you foreigners don't want to come because you imagine Mexico being A war zone like Afghanistan when in all reality its super calm, But I don't blame you guys, I mean Movies potrait Mexico as an Undeveloped/African-like Country when we got cities like Monterrey, San Pedro Garza, Queretaro, Guadalajara Who are First world Cities with super clean streets and alot of foreign people living(Mostly americans, Canadians and English) or even Small cities like Guanajuato, Ajijic or Oaxaca who have European like Structures and are safe to walk at night.
@@alexbriseno566 Then why the hell are all the illegals crossing into the US saying that they are fleeing VIOLENCE and fleeing for their lives if you say its so safe ???? I call BS or all these illegals are lying
@@m.j.c.183 Yes they are laying. People goes to usa for the money not for the violence. I said that because I know a lot of people who moved to usa for that reason, money. Maybe in some of the states is for violence but most of them didn't went to school and they cannot get a proper job. By the way, there is a name for that: The American Dream. Basically everything is about money and scape from poverty, but sadly a lot of them find more violence un usa : (
Great overview, guys! Learning Spanish is huge... I can't believe how many people move to Mexico and don't learn it after years of living there. ¡Un saludo! -Jim
Thank you very much for sharing this. I hope it helps people make this important decision. Sometimes we just have unrealistic expectations about a new place. You covered this well. I have lived in several countries, and enjoy the process of getting familiar with each over the last 16 years.
@@noelfoley7359 My comment was to the original post and I do believe the video and their reaction but if they were killed the video would not have been on YT. "extremely lucky to be alive" and "easily gone the other way" are over reactions in my view of humanity.
Janet Between Covid and the rioting in Portland, and a few other cities, are certainly going through a tough time right now. Thoughts and prayers from Canada. Hopefully this ends soon
MGTOW MONGER Not sure where in Mexico u live but I live in Puerto Vallarta 6 months a year and Toronto the other 6. Hoping this Covid slows down by Nov so we can get down there but a bit nervous about leaving our health care system, just in case
I'm not an expert but I was told that Americans cannot legally own any land or housing in Mexico. But that they will let you buy it with the intention of stealing it back after you build it up. Like stock interest... It used to be ILLEGAL for Americans to own land there. (Unless this has changed? I don't think it has.) So this seems like a huge problem with even trusting to go down there. They want you to invest your money, and then come back and get the 'free stuff' at your expense.
Suit yourself I dont really WANT an enormous expat group near me especially Califonians.....I like locals better than alot,of,Americans, just nicer happier people.
This happened to my mom we are from Minnesota and went to visit Mexico and she decided to purchase a small house there she gave the lady $5,000 down and paid a contractor $3,000 down to fix the concrete fence and they both took her money so she lost $8,000 American dollars:(
Why on earth would anyone do anything without a good lawyer by their side???? I too am sorry this happened to you, however I'm sure you would not have conducted such business in the USA without legal advise.
Loved your video, loved your energy, loved your style. I'm Mexican and you got it exactly right. Kudoz and I wish all immigrants to our great Mexico were like you. Thank you!!
I think this is one of your best videos to date! As someone who has lived in Mexico for roughly nine years, I think language is one of the most important issues. I'm pretty bilingual although my Spanish was rough when I first arrived, but now I switch between languages without effort. Here in Ensenada, Baja California, where I live, I've been told that many gringos move back because they 1) don't like using a trash can next to a toilet for disposing of toilet paper, and 2) having to drink bottle water. To me, those are trivial inconveniences if at all. But as an old fart, I do have the luxury of driving a little over an hour to San Diego for regular medical attention. And as a retired person, I can see that could be an issue. Overall, I hope I never have to live in the U.S. again. I love it here, I feel part of the Mexican community, most of my friends are Mexican, and me siento en casa aquí. Kudos to you both for another excellent video. Saludos de Ensenada
Un saludo desde Reynosa, Tamaulipas, mi estimado Don Gringo! Soy médico especialista, y muchos mexicanos se quejan de la atención médica en los Yunaites porque el paciente no tiene tanto tiempo de platicar con el especialista como aquí en México!
I lasted two years in Mexico and had a rollicking good time living in San Miguel de Allende. That's in the central highlands. From many long years of experience with Latin American culture I knew enough to steer clear of legal entanglements. I rented an apartment comfortable in the knowledge that if things got complicated I could simply leave. A consignment furniture seller picked up my furniture, sold it and deposited the proceeds into my PayPal account. Easy Peezy. I traveled around with a friend using the excellent bus system; brand new high end Volvos, and made it a point never to drive. If the police spot you driving as a foreigner they might complicate your life particularly if you should ever be involved in an accident. Even if you are insured it could take you a year or two to sort things out. When somebody else is driving and you're not injured you can just walk away. It happened to me in a taxi and I just paid the driver and walked. Lastly it was the fact that crimes go unsolved and unpunished. In San Miguel the narcos lured three taxi drivers to their deaths because they refused to sell drugs. So, I left but did not move back to the States. For five years I've been further South way down in Colombia where I live in an even better apartment for less money. I'm still "off the grid" renting and have not opened any bank account. Once you stumble into some kind of legal or money problem things can get amazingly complicated here too. But I knew all this was going to be the case before I ever left the States because I had lived in Miami for thirty-three years and used my Spanish every day. I know how to avoid the likely causes of trouble and am having a grand time just using my Schwab debit card at indoor locations with lots of people around, paying my bills in cash at the corner grocery kiosk. I make it a point to live below my monthly income so as to save for those inevitable periodic expenses that are outside of the routine monthly expenses. it is all very doable and and I'm doing it.
Im thinking about buying renting near the beach or maybe buying a lil piece of land near the beach near Ensenada/ I was born in California my parents born in Colombia. I have cousins in Colombia and got my citizenship so I bought a lil inexpensive house in the hills next to my cousins - 40 min from Cali Colombia Where are you living Colombia ?
@@kathyweaver3986 I'm in Antioquia. The attraction for me here is that the climate is quite moderate. All year long the temperature and humidity are in my comfort zone. A North breeze comes in off the mountains straight into my apartment so I've never wished I had a heater or an air conditioner.
Health care in Mexico is a 1000 times better than in the U.S. There is a reason why people from the U.S. come to Mexico for health services. Especially if they live close to the border. Moreover, Mexico has a universal hybrid health care system whereas in the U.S. it is completely privatized and ridiculously expensive and abusive. I completely disagree that Mexico has “inadequate health care.”
Thanks for this. I'm thinking of retiring in Mexico in a few years, and the thought of learning Spanish in my sixties is a bit intimidating to me. I guess I need to just jump in and learn it.
A quick tip, you don't have to speak spanish to the perfection, just be open to make mistakes, be friendly and laught a lot specially when you talk to mexican people. Most people in Mexico think USA people are racist so they don't know what to expect...but is easy to win a mexican heart with kindness, for sure there is scammers but I'm talking about regular people, God bless you.
I started learning Spanish in my 50s and I'll agree it's slow going, but everything I've read is that it's terrific for your brain health. Also so much fun to be able to listen to music, watch tv, read newspapers in Spanish, even if I'm never moving anywhere. Go for it!
Easy, all LEGAL Mexicans in the USA should also ALWAYS remember they are a GUEST. Btw, What are illegal Americans in Mexico called? Are they still guests? Do they get free health care education and are able to voteAnd own property? Just curious, how many illegal Americans are in Mexico,And are there any consequences for them or does the Mexican government just shrug their shoulders and give them free benefits encourage them to vote?
@@7x779 There's a lot of illegal central americans in mexico, and they get deported. I know a girl who's mom came from El Salvador illegally. The irony is, El Salvador deports their illegals, yet she would be rife with anger at the notion of her mother being deported, but it would happen to mine if the roles were reversed.
Hey, I moved to Mexico from the US almost 30 years ago. You can have problems anywhere in the world, Mexico is no different - many problems happen becausepeople make stuped decisions, not being careful. Learning another languang is mind expanding. I now live on Social Security (after years of working here) and we live comfortably. Mexico in different that the US, it's not the US. You have to adjust, don't be a racist, diferent is great.
I would agree. Many people move to another country without any research and expect it to be 'just like home'. Well, it's not! It's very different, and if you don't want different ... don't go.
Anywhere in the Americas from Colombia to Mexico Americans will be respected and treated with special care, because all those countries depend highly on tourism and their governments do not allow it. Asian and Middle East countries including Africa is another story where Americans are usually targeted.
I got spook a few times when cops robbed me and for a few days I thought "damn I don't wanna live here". Still when I see cops I try to walk and look the other way.
@Alex Delgado Nah, my mexican friends from the area said it'll only make them angry and they might just throw me in their van and drop me off in the middle of nowhere while taken my phone and everything
Don't pussy out to the cops in Mexico....if they try that shit with me I get them fired...done it several times....they've learned to leave me alone...don't give them one centavo
I love your adaptable and considerate attitude about both those who can and those who can't stay. I can't leave, too poor now. It bothered me for the first ten years or so, but I'm feeling better about it now.
I have an American friend who marries a Native of Mexico and she lost her business that she started and found out during her divorce that Americans cannot legally own land/property in Mexico.
If you liked this video and want to learn more about Mexico, watch our Mexico story from the beginning when we began traveling through the country in 2018. You can conveniently do so with our "Binge Watch Everything" playlist: ruclips.net/p/PL_1iJW4YPFcOC0-nOx5H5bzk7OZ76ZNoC
Boy, the politician reason was cut short ! You guys did it or did the YouToob oligarchs edit it?
Hmm.. I've been saying for years if USA goes full far-right authoritarian fascist I'm bailing out to Mexico. I'm so glad I found this channel and I will definitely be using the binge-watch everything option!!
@@dorksighted as if the USA already hasn't gone far left Socialist !! Gimme a break !!
It would be Americans to complain about language barrier than…you know… learning the language. Okay Hannah and chad
@@dorksighted good. Leave.
yeah, if you're planning to live in a non English speaking country you SHOULD learn the language - that's a no brainer
If only people would follow this rule when they come to the USA :)
Same goes for immigrants to the US. How can they comprehend US culture, what goes on at their kids' schools, participate in society and give back to their host country?
Tell the Mexicans that who live in the USA.
@@lindaj7496 oh there's no need all ATM's have Spanish in USA is it same in Latin America
@@MGreen-vz6yb I don't speak Spanish. :) Wonder if these non-English speakers pay taxes on their income from house cleaning, landscaping, painting, handyman work?
#3 reason sounds so stupid. When you move to a country you are expected to adjust yourself to those conditions, not the other way around
Lol you’re saying something that has sparked a massive debate in these comments already. Apparently it’s unreasonable to expect this of immigrants... you can’t even become a citizen where I’m from unless you know the language (not that I think that should be necessary to be a citizen, but still.) Only in America will you have people defend people that don’t even try to learn the language “but there’s no official language” 🤣 that’s why they speak Russian in Congress right??
@@tiko4621 lol
I think it depends on circumstances. I don't know percentages, but the immigrants to the US that are fleeing their countries due to violence tend to be poor and have a low education, so it will be harder for them to adapt and learn the language. Whereas if you go through some US visa processes (I don't know if all), English proficiency tests are required.
So, I think if you've had an education and have made the decision and have the finances to move to another country due to preferences, and not because you're fleeing hard circumstances, you should definitely make more of an attempt to learn the country's language, and this shouldn't necessarily equate to not being able to speak your native language in public as well.
Personally, expats will never get the real Mexico experience because they always have the option to leave. Mexico can be wonderful, but it is not an easy country to live in.
Hmmm not in the USA...no need to adjust to us or learn the language because that’s RACiST 🤦🏼♀️
@@mcawesomest1 Only in America can people complain about the high standards of immigrating to America and how unreasonable they are.. Its always the people from inside USA or people who have no plan to ever move here and their own countries have stricter rules than USA does.
Beach front isn't legally supposed to be bought by foreigners. It is in the law.
Some get too entitled with their money and fantasy of doing whatever they want 🤦♀️
@@minnie.-.l this is why these type of channels disgust me. they are perversive with the people there cause they think they got the money they can do whatever they want. also disgusting how the comments are racist since mexico has certain regulations against expats and trying to equate it to an immigration issue.
There are loop holes in the law
@@minnie.-.l very true..
@@cornercreek7388 Yea the state will allow it but once the federals find out they will not think twice in taking it.
As a Mexican I would say that I really enjoy watching videos like this, and a piece of advice for you guys, you have to learn Mexican Spanish, your life would be much easier for sure. 🎉
This could be wrapped up in one sentence: People move back home because they don't completely do their homework, aren't honest with themselves, and expect a new place to be like home.
I spent my entire life traveling Mexico and Central America on vacations from the age of 6 to my retirement at 50. Much of that time I was a professor on holiday where it was inexpensive...I was saving to retire on my own without a pension by 50 so my husband and I could go sailing the Caribbean. I always asked myself could I live here, CDMX many times, Queretaro, Guanajuato, Oaxaca, Puebla, Morelia, Taxco, Acapulco three times 1980s, San Miguel Allende, Dolores Hidalgo, Merida, Isla Mujeres ten times or more, same wiith Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Rosarita.....San Jose, Costa Rica the Pacific coast; the Bay Islands of Honduras, Belize...Placencia, Ambergis Caye, Caye Caulker, Panama, the Pacific coast of El Salvador, most of Guatemala including both coasts and highlands. We lived 6 mos in Antigua , Guatemala in a colonial home with a local well known family....we fell in love with the place and people in 1999 and were accepted like family. It was like falling into an Isabal Allende novel...into the 1800s with coffee fince owners having in town houses and an elegant social life of coffee in the am visits to neighbors, large multilingual luncheons, excursions to Pacific beachhouses, parties, public festivals in the town square...what was there NOT to fall in love with. So we made it our retirement home with our own home and tropical gardens. Still after all that, it took about 5yrs to understand how utilities , businesses, banks, and everything in the society worked. We were already accepted socially, which made things SO much easier . Many new expats though did not have our social connections and gave up at some point those first five years here. No matter HOW much research you do, there are adjustments to make.
And it would be MUCH harder adjusting to the American fast pace of life, the impersonality, the coldness of so many people so many places in the USA...it would be like adjusting to the moon...a social desert where one just didnt fit in or understand anything at all! Frankly I would bet many LONG to return home as soon as possible. I know I am never leaving!
@@latinaalma1947 The truth is that most Americans love America and would never leave. However, America is in decline due to social and economic unrest. Unemployment, homelessness, drug addiction, crime, and an economy geared toward elite, very well educated people, where average people struggle to find well paying jobs and affordable housing. The American Dream has been sold out for average people. The rich get richer; the poor get poorer; the middle class struggles. Yet life for most is not so bad. In America, you still have property rights to the property your paid for. Everything is convenient. People can still own and drive cars. America is big and beautiful. So people stay there.
@@ganymeade5151 The sad thing is most never cindisder any place else....if our forefathers had been like most Americans today they would never have left their country of origin. I am glad I was born an American andnhad tye childhood and career I had but I am certainly even happier I chose this country for retirement.
Exactly
And can be shortened even more to, people have inflated egos.
I found a small community in Michoacan. I bought a house. This town has no beaches, no big hotels and no tourists. I am so happy there and have many friends. I speak Spanish but still have a lot learn. A teenage girl, daughter of my best friend, corrects my Spanish. It's so important to harmonize oneself with the town ambiance. Living in Mexico demands one's commitment to harmonize oneself with local people and learn their customs. Just finding a low cost place near a beach is not enough.
I know this comment was from a year ago, but are you still enjoying where you are? Are there any beaches nearby? Have you found issues with quality of healthcare? Thanks!
@@everydaykiva6377 She passed away about 2 months ago.
@@ksagstertohi6156 Oh God!!! , How do you know??
@@banminatozaki2006 Whar do you mean? Everybody knew as soon as it happened. She was murdered at a small taco stand for complaining about not getting enough hot sauce. It was quite sad, actually. I adopted her dog who, incidentally, LOVES hot sauce on its kibble.
@@ksagstertohi6156 are you a professional troll or do you troll casually?
Mexico is a huge country. We would never compare the crime in Detroit to the crime in a tiny town in Utah. It's astonishing how people peg an entire country as one way.
I suggest you live there for a while and see how you feel then. IT'S A 3RD WORLD COUNTRY!
@@michaelh2034 Right. That's why millions visit every year and thousands of expats choose to live there. 🙄Gtfo
@@michaelh2034 you americans still believe that 3rd world country bullshit??? wow.
@「Obese Giorno」 shut up some parts of mexico are 2 world country the rest its the 3 world
@@michaelh2034 you are right
I grew up in Phoenix and can tell you first hand experience i've witnessed more criminal activity in Phoenix than Guadalajara. I've been in Guadalajara for 12 years, crime happens and sometimes there's cartels that show up in the news but its most like you mentioned targeting someone. They don't go into a mall, a store, in the street and randomly start shooting at civilians which is what happens a lot in the U.S. Yes the cartels exist, their business is ugly but as long as you 1. are not dealing drugs, 2. Trying to do business in an area controlled by cartels. You are good. Unfortunately our country's politics are super crappy right now but definitely i feel more safe here than i ever was in Phoenix lol. I witness a murder and was interviewed by a cop on what we saw one time around Mcdowell rd. lol
I heard this back in college: Never buy land in Mexico. Unless you are citizen, you will never be recognized as legal owner.
Tigro Tom: Very true. Like anything in life, do your research, especially when it comes to land ownership, in a foreign country. Thailand is the same, from what I understand from my friends.
Unfortunately, by law, you can no longer purchase land in Mexico if you are a US citizen.
@@campbellpaul what?
@@mrvn000 I believe it was President Calderon who announced it many years ago, but I can't find anything on Wikipedia about it. I think it may have been in retaliation for the US not passing an international border treatise with Mexico, but that is my own speculation. Wikipedia says that anyone can purchase land in Mexico if they go through the right people, and I have personally known of land given for free to a US citizen by a Mexican, so as far as the laws really are their, I am perplexed. If you read through the comment section here, you will find many people saying similar things, so I know it isn't just me who has heard this before.
I was born in Uruguay. This is soo idiotic. The goberment of México wants this country undeveloped forever?
You decided to live in another country expect to learn the language or you'll always be disadvantaged unless you move to the USA. The lady that lost her beachfront property in Mexico must have not been married to a Mexican citizen and perhaps conned not knowing the law. Beachfront ownership usually has to be a Mexican citizen.
Sometimes gringos come with too many expectations. They get a lot of information from Hollywood movies and they don't realize living as a tourist is not the same as living as working class. Which is hard for everyone. My advice is that you have to reinvent yourself and accept the thing you cannot change.
Protections when buying real estate in Mexico. What are they?
Yes. Don't show up expecting to change the people of Mexico. Adapt to the locality you're living in.
@@Rhaspun - my question wasn't about changing people. It's a question re: what are your rights and protections... that exist and can be used buying real estate in Mexico... especially if there's a dispute. Is your answer: none?
Bravo! Attitude is the major problem for Americans living abroad!!
@@TheAlixtxe - everything is cool if you don't get into a bad real estate deal... so buyer beware. True anywhere but some places have recourse avenues or adequate dispute resolution. Due process, etc.
Number two is sooooo weird, you cannot expect everyone to speak English, Spanish is a beautiful language and of course if you’re planning to live in Mexico, speaking it is a must, love you took lessons 💕
Anyone moving to Mexico should not expect it to be like their home country. They need to be flexible and willing to adjust. Comforts that they are used to are available, it just costs you. It also draws attention to you, which is not a good thing.
Agree im Mexican and after i live in USA for 40 yeras. Takes time to get us againt im living here for about 3 yeras and i Miss USA but im Happy
My wife and I had both been to Mexico scores of times, and her mother was born and raised near where we now live in Mexico. Carla grew up bi-lingual in Montana and studied Spanish in high school and college. But, I don't want to rely on Carla to communicate for me here, so I study Spanish every day. As always, we love Mexico.
@@gerry9306 Never trying to make any point at all. Just agreeing with everything they posted about living in Mexico. Peace, brother.
@@gerry9306 Don't be a dick ...
Very true about the cost. There are neighborhoods, in reality, gated communities with guards, that look like any nice street in a U.S. suburb. But you need beaucoup bucks to live like that. There are even fabulous mansions with sprawling gardens and guest houses, complete with their own source of purified water for the taps and shower. If you've saved up a very nice nest egg, and have plenty of money in the bank to last for the rest of your life, then you can expect to live, more or less, the American dream in Mexico. But if you are living on Social Security or a humble pension, then you certainly can live here, and your money will stretch much further than in the U.S., but don't expect U.S. culture. One situation that seems to work well here is if one individual of a couple is working for a major international company, for example, an automobile company. They can usually afford to buy land and to build a beautiful house on the land, and live quite well.
One thing I learned about mañana in Mexico...it doesn’t mean “tomorrow”, it just means “not today”.
It also means morning. ⛅
Jim H, 100% correct. I used to work construction in Mexico (One and Only Palmilla in Cabo). "Manana" means "Oh, we're not doing that today".
In Spain it's the same ...
So true! Haha
Like inshallah in the middle east - Maybe, perhaps - its a long shot. Bukrah - tomorrow is like manana. Its a different mind set.
I am the other way arround, i just moved 3 years ago to Phoenix Az after living my whole life in Mexico and i am strugling because life goes so fast here in the US and everything i so faaaaaaar away and public transportation is just hard to catch and you really need a car to survive here but i am trying my best to adapt and work really hard
Same here. Been 2 years in Seattle and I miss a lot CDMX
Been here permanently 10 years and still not adjusted
Come to spain, cars are next to useless if you live in a city.
@@rotemplatino91 Are u from Mexico?
Jessica, learn how to spell
I lived and worked in Indonesia for 3 years.
Of course I learned the language, it made my time there much easier and more enjoyable.
I can't understand people who move to a country but refuse to learn the language - why are you there?
Never go wandering around places you don't know, you're likely to walk up on something you shouldn't be seeing. It could be the last thing you ever see.
Indeed
Happens in the states as well.
And Belize
@Fork Larsen México in particular !
AKA Never travel haha
Well ever you go... You take yourself with yourself. Basically you can't out run your emotional baggage.
I love how Americans expect everyone to speak to them in English but won’t even try to learn the language of a foreign country they’re living in 🤣🤣🤣
I had a neighbor growing up that refused to learn English, she was Italian. People from all over do this, not just Americans. Plus, many times it is easier for English speaking people to not adapt since many people speak English. Not excusing the behavior, just saying it is not unique to Americans.
@@reelrocknrolla4251 so you are gonna be disappointed
Yeah you have sooo much proof. US hater clearly 😷
i see the complete opposite, i dont know which americans you deal with but many i know before visiting latin america do the complete opposite.
@@mikew.2016 Agree, I have met too many people living in the USA and they don't want to learn how to speak English, even if they have been living there for more than a decade.
I left cause I didn’t feel that safe in Quintana Roo. And too much scamming and playing with my money. It was a daily occurrence. And it got old really quickly. It felt like a breath of fresh air when I moved to Costa Rica and Colombia and the people were so nice, little to no gringo price, and systemic stealing.
I experienced the same thing. Glad to hear Costa Rica is not like that. We’re leaving Mexico due to this and cannot trust this system if we bought a place.
That all sounds about right. 😂😂😂
The whole ripping people off too. 😂😂😂
In Mexico you got to at time get in a mtf face and knock his ass out for doing BS.
Yes that part of the culture too. Seen uncles, aunt, cousins, F up other people trying to take them for a fool.
@@simmiah Yea I left the US and traveled latin America full time for the past 2 years and i already lived in othe latin countries prior. I would say the bullying of foreigners in Mexico ( especially in the Yucatán) is second to no place that I have been . And it has only gotten way worse after the pandemic . Make no mistakes about in, they do NOT like us. And they with take and take and take and take and take and take by any means necessary. And they don't care if we ☠️ in the process of them taking . It's not their problem , they're quite cold hearted when it come to foreigners , it's actually quite disgusting. And their are so many layers to it that you wouldn't believe .
As a lifetime bilingual learner, I have some advice to make the process better. Total immersion. That means, watch Spanish TV, Speak only Spanish in your house. Look up words you don't know and write them down and review them frequently until you own them and use them every day you can. Don't waste your time with lessons, you're only trying to outsource your responsibility. Try to imitate accents, and recognize the differences between countries. This will improve your skills tremendously (e.g. rio-platense Che vos veni pa ca) translation Argentine/Uruguay vocabulary hey you, come here. Watch Ford Quarterman, he's pretty good at it.
When people go down to Mexico, they need to go to the real Mexico. If they want to live somewhere go to the local supermarket and use Spanish. Learn not just the word for milk but skim and whole milk(Ever try to find skim milk in a French grocery store when you don't know the word for skim)? Don't.act like you are on vacation but do the boring mundane things like at home. Practice podcasts, read Spanish news online, change your social media setting to Spanish
I know Spanglish. Learned everything on the street from Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, Ticos, Panamanians. My Spanish is a mix of all that slang. I’m embarrassed at my lack of being fluent but I can have conversations with people that speak Spanish.
That's how I learned English pretty quickly.
I even took it even further. I started thinking in English. Literally translating every thought into english to the point that it became natural. It was lots of fun.
Yup! Make sure everything you consume is in the native language.
Exactly. I took couple of semesters in college. Language was required. Destinos is a pretty good program. A new world opens up to you when your bilingual.
I lived in southern Italy for 2.5 years from age 11 to 14 (1979-82) during my father's 22-year USAF career. At first I thought it was awful because it wasn't the USA. This was pre-internet, pre-cell phone, pre-GPS. After a few months I learned to love it. It was truly the warmest, most wonderful time of my life. It is very true: you need to learn the language of the country where you are living. You need to merge into their culture. This does not mean abandon your native language or culture. It means merge into. So many different people from around the world would be much better off in the USA if they would take this advice.
Facts. I played pro basketball in Torino Italy. My Italian was bad, but I tried. This was back in the 1988. No gps, cell, expensive to make overseas call, but I loved the culture, the food and especially the people. Expect nothing fast in many other countries.
I agree with you 100% but if you were to say the same things about people moving to the united states that is viewed as rude.
@@disneyrn3075 I'm 60. Lived in other states especially the Midwest. Currently from and living in California. Everyone I know love Europeans moving here. They bring their culture and kindness. They didn't feel entitled like some Americans who visit overseas. Europeans had more appreciation for living here and had realistic expectations.
Your video is a must see for someone considering the move to Mexico.
Thanks Cal!
I'm born and raised in Oregon. I lived in Michoacan Mexico for a year over the couse of 2 years. I read, write and speak Spanish. I had never been outside of Oregon except for a weekend in Los Angeles and accidentally crossing into Washington from Portland. I was 28 when I moved to Mexico with my husband who is from Michoacan. People assume it's cheaper to live in Mexico, which is true if you have an American income. If you don't have a steady stream of income then you will be in for a surprise. My husband literally would be charged more at restaurants if they saw me, an American. If we drove a nice car we also got charged more.i came back for good to Oregon in 2009. It was a huge culture shock. I couldn't imagine if I didn't speak the language. My husband would tell me if I was ever to be kidnapped to fight as much as possible because I probably wouldn't survive. Our neighbors had their nephew kidnapped and held for ransom. He was released after the family paid $10,000. Sadly he dies in a car accident a few months later. Just be aware of your surroundings and have a safety plan
I've lived in Mexico for 10 years...opted for a midsize city, Tepic, Nayarit. I heartily agree with the comments about learning spanish and understanding your budget. I have friends here however, who know very little spanish but manage to get by. They get very little from Social Security and they manage to stretch it enough to live a middle class life here...something they would not have in the US. Keep up the good work Tangerinies!
Yo my mom lives in las varas Nayarit nice place really cheap if you speak Spanish cant wait to go
How do they physically get the Social Security without being in the US?
I'm from tepic!
@@MuzzaHukka officially your checks are supposed to be routed through the American embassy, but thanks to direct deposit you can get your SS check deposited directly to your U.S. bank account. Then you use an ATM when you need pesos and/or use other options of transferring money. I’ve never encountered an ATM that didn’t have an English language option. Keep in mind different banks charge different fees and use different exchange rate spreads*. I try to use a particular bank that has a partnership with my U.S. bank. No fee and good exchange rate.
* The buy/sell spread. You buy pesos with dollars at slightly above the official rate, and you sell pesos slightly below.
Corruption is anywhere these sad but true days all day long first liars don't have a chance lol 😁😔😆😭.
we absolutely love living in Mexico - the best decision we have ever made but:
1) Rent first - maximizes your flexibility on location or even going back. I will never buy\, let the landlord worry about lining up the repair people.
2) My mother always said "Anywhere in life that you go, you have to bring yourself along." before moving anywhere, including Mexico, make sure that what has you dissatisfied isn't within you, or you will be just as unhappy in Mexico as you were back home.
3) Don't go to places in Mexico that you'd have had the common sense not to go back home and you won't get into these horror stories we her about. don't meet someone you just met in a dark parking structure at 2 AM to buy some drugs, DUH! Same with bird watching way out in the countryside where cartels may be growing.
4) Learn Spanish, if not for communication, do it our of respect of the people in the country you are a guest in. Mexicans are phenomenal people and deserve our respect!!
Me alegra que existan videos como éste, porque podrían frenar un poco a tantos entusiastas extranjeros que llegan a México creyendo que su vida será casi gratuita y privilegiada, diferente a lo que es la vida de los propios ciudadanos mexicanos promedio. Bien hecho muchachos 👍🏻
No entiendo, hay razones tan estúpidas en ese video que también pueden DESMOTIVAR a todos aquellos extranjeros que quieren mudarse a México, muchos de ellos tienen buenos motivos y no sólo ven nuestro país como para decir "OH, mira! Aquí en México hay gente que vive casi sin nada de dinero, ¿Por qué será?"
Secundo la moción 👏
And on top of that people seem more anxious and impatient here in the US and do not think or seem to care for greeting others or conversations much very self cultured and fast pace
Privilegiada? Tener dinero por el que trabajaron legalmente y gastarlo en otro país es privilegio? Privilegio tienen tus paisanos criminales que van a 🇺🇸 de ilegales a robar violar y evadir impuestos y arruinar su país eso es privilegio Juan
@@violationoftheart shut up, really, ok?
Soy mexicano y estoy viviendo en California y es difícil adaptarse, ya que estoy acostumbrado al ruido y a las fiestas y aquí no hay nada de eso, soy de un lugar turístico llamado Xicotepec, Puebla.
It is worthwhile to note that after age 70, you will not be able to get a private insurance policy in Mexico. We have seen this sticking point prevent permanent residency for many, particularly Canadians. Additionally there are pre-existing condition clauses that typically have expirations of 1 year or two, depending on the condition. For many older people, this should be examined as priority one. Depending on age, your policy here will likely cost around $1000 USD per person per year (really) , and you may want to start such a policy a year or two prior to moving to México. Informative video. Your analysis is quite correct. Thanks
I think many Americans moving to a developing country have unrealistic expectations as to what everyday life will be, particularly if they had a great vacation in that place and believe that their lifestyle will be "permanent vacation" mode. Sooner or later their expectations will not meet the reality and they will become disillusioned and return to their country. This is particularly so if the people have not learned the local language or established relationships outside of the ex-pat community. Good video honestly showing these challenges.
We travel, but we will never leave western NC for good..If we just keep the Yankees out!":)
A super safe and prosperous area!
Mexico is not a "developing country". There are no "developing countries" as all are settled.
@@alwaysopen7970 industrially genius!
Bad things happen everywhere. I was born and raised in Yucatán. I have never been assaulted, robbed, scammed, threaten or anything. I have never seen a gun not owned by the police in my 37 years.
I have a sister who married with and American and moved to Houston. The first time a man broke into the apartments and was walking in the halls with a gun and she was alone watching through the little cristal hole in the door. She called me crying in that moment. Then she moved to a better area (a really nice one) and a month later she was at CVS in the line to pay and a guy assault the cashier next to her. She left the US.
I studied at ASU in 2015 with another 100 mexican teachers. Some of them were assaulted and I remember there was like a curfew because there was a serial killer around Phoenix and they recommended us not to use the train after 7 pm. And last I heard a shooting 3 blocks from the house I was staying in Roy, Utah.
Sadly bad luck and bad people are everywhere. :(
By the way the worst educational and hospital coverage in all México are in Quintana Roo. It is a really new state (1974) and it's boom was in tourism, so the State is a little behind in social services compared to Yucatán (1823) or Campeche (1863).
Any advice for those concerned about property ownership there?
Jajaja para mi es al reves, yo vivo en Houston, cada vez que voy a Mexico algo pasa y la discriminacion en Mexico es perro
@@luisvilla799 alv entonces.
@@mikereilly174 don't...rent is so cheap and if something breaks...call the landlady....if the whole place goes crazy with 2 cartels fighting....pack a bag..
Note: as a good gringo your landlady and her extended family provides protection and will intervene in any disputes..
If you buy the place....they have no reason to protect you
@C B I agree, I am Mexican and have cousins who live on Mexico City, but please don't try to turn it around and distract us from the cold, ugly truth with your own assumptions or experiences in another country. Crime varies everywhere. Norway and Japan are more safe than Mexico.
Well as a foreigner you should really avoid buying any land 50 km from the beach and 100km from any border the Mexican constitution in fact prohibits and if the Mexican government finds out they will take it the state might not enforce it but the federals will.
I worked in a travel clinic once. Bird watcher are crazy. They will go to the most dangerous places,, ignoring all warnings just so they might see a rare bird. Your bird watcher story is so true.
I’ve traveled to Mexico multiple times and never had a problem even though I don’t speak Spanish...people are great,food awesome,culture amazing,visually beautiful ,and just a more pleasant way of living,less stress...I’m interested in living there because I’m sick of California and the politics.BUT where to go in Mexico is the question.
Hello James Mack , I would like to meet a Mexican girl that would like to come to America.....how can I do it ? Where to go in Mexico ? Do they need a Visa to travel to the USA ? Can I drive to Mexico ? Please rely....thanks....John Steelman from America.
@@johnsteelman1410 John....just Google Mexican girls! There are many that would love a green card....
@@jamesmack3314 How do I Google Mexican Girls ?
@@johnsteelman1410 You must be about 90 years old, I think too late to look for a beautiful Mexican girl. :-)
@@jamesmack3314 and this kind of comment is why you gringos are not as well liked as you think. Please dont even consider moving to Mexico, too much hassle for us in exchange for your food stamps or lowly retirement money.
Most successful expats I know are married to a person of thats culture.
Love your positivity.
I moved to the US after 5 attempts to burglarize in my home while my husband was on work trips. Last attempt was at 4 am and I was home. After 8 years I still have PTSD.
My husband would love to go back, but I would never go back because as a woman I cannot leave alone (when he's not home)or walk on a street without being sexually harassed.
Another thing to remember, not my case, but don't expect Mexico to be cheap. It maybe in some ways cheaper but other will be more expensive. So if you think you can live a middle class lifestyle like they one in the US with your social security check, you're far from the truth.
Me too. I like how these two speak to us and to each other. Great video, very nicely done.
Wdym, mexico is dirt cheap.
I was born in mexico, lived in europe for 15 years and mexico is so cheap its funny.
We live on our SS very comfortably. Live like a local. We have zero debt. Home is paid for. Viva 🇲🇽 Mexico
I don't feel safe walking at night in the us. I think there are dangerous people everywhere in the world and women are never safe alone, even in their own homes.
Was you in a gated community?
For context, I'm in Cancun: (Edit: more detail than I intended, but it might be helpful.)
@0:26: It took me 3 years to get clear title to my property. Yes, it sucks, but you have to go through the trouble to make it all legal.
@1:54: Not a problem I have in Cancun, but I'm sure in some areas, not speaking Spanish can be a real problem. (Rocket Languages / Rosetta Stone)
@4:10: Living in Mexico is cheaper than almost anywhere in the US, but it's not free. Do your research, and be realistic.
@5:24: If you get a job in Mexico, it won't pay as much as the same job in the US. Don't expect it to. (A 20% savings rate would be awesome, Jordan.)
@7:00: There is a lot of violence everywhere in the world. My friends in Cancun called to ask about the violence in Atlanta. Stay away from drugs and you're pretty safe ... as in most parts of the world. I feel as safe in Cancun as I do in Atlanta. I agree completely, Maddie.
@10:45: Medical costs are less in Mexico without insurance than with insurance in Atlanta. I have many local friends (more than in Atlanta), so might find better doctors than someone that is just visiting and knows nobody. My dad was on dialysis, and received great treatment in Cancun.
@12:40: Mexico isn't anything like what you've heard if you've only heard stories from the US. Visit before you decide it's a good place to retire. (It is for me, but maybe not for everyone.) Things are much more relaxed in Mexico, and my expectation of things happening on-time was incorrect and hard to get used to, as an American that grew up in the US. I've acclimated ... almost ;) [@14:50 "manaña" is not "tomorrow"]
@13:07: The culture in Mexico isn't like in the US. Don't expect it to be. It's different and wonderful culture. It's not the US.
@17:50: Binge watch Tangerine Travels, of course.
All good points!
We are looking to buy property im Tulum just a lil studio what is your opinion? TIA
@@miriamn.2584 Do your diligence and know everything you can about the property. Find someone you trust to make sure it's a good deal. Pay Trish, or TT, or someone, a bit to check it out for you if you're not in Tulum now. There are a lot of scams, like everywhere, but Mexico is a wonderful place to live and once you have a place there you'll love spending as much time there as possible. I can give you the number of a ¡great! atty in Cancun if you need one. He's the guy that got my property squared away after the first atty sat on his hands for two years.
This is spot on, Colby.
I tell people considering a move from the U.S. to Mexico that, in general, they’ll be able to live at a higher level than they’re able to in the U.S. In simple terms if you’re middle class in the U.S., you’ll be upper middle class in Mexico. For retirees relying solely on their social security, you can have a modestly comfortable life whereas you might really struggle in the U.S.
The biggest stumbling block is cultural. Even if you think you understand Mexican culture, you’ll find out you’re wrong. I’ve been here 10 years, and I think I understand less than I (thought I) did when I got here. I’ve had numerous culture shocks big and small. One of the silliest was right after I moved here. After a particularly hard day, I wanted a comfort snack. I had jars of peanut butter and jam and a box of crackers. I opened the crackers . . . and they weren’t packaged like “American crackers”. I was desolated in that moment! Hahaha, true story! I went to bed feeling demoralized, but I got over it. I’ve had other moments that were more serious, and I’ve somehow weathered them.
Very interesting and valid points!
I'm a black man and I have not received any form of racism living in México for over 15 years.
My skin color is an advantage, especially with women! Haha!
I have been tricked, over-charged many times but that is the custom since they do that to their fellow citizens!
The citizens trust me!
Working for pesos is not the same as working for US dollars! Buying locally is affordably but not from say Amazon!
You've got to like México to really stay here as there are 10,000 reasons why you should go!
Que tengan suerte a todos que piensen llegar a vivir aquí!
Si vengan y quisieran tener amigos que te orienten no dudes en esctibirme a v21ic@yahoo.com
Ciao!
Si se informan bien sabrán que la primera razón tiene leyes que no permiten que los extranjeros compren terrenos en playas o a cierta distancia del mar (tengo entendido que esto fue para proteger el país de grandes hoteleras extranjeras y gente que quisiera privatizar las playas). En si , el extranjero se podría decir que está rentando el terreno al gobierno cuando se le da el permiso de construcción, ahora bien , desconozco si las leyes cambien para ellos si se nacionalizan (que bueno, la mayoría no lo hacen ) .
Correcto!! No simplemente Extranjeros no pueden Coprar or inherer los terranos que si no tienen familias de origin de Mexico no pueden comprar terrenos. Como yo que naci aqui en estados unidos E soy Mexicano Americano si puedo pero tengo que tener los documentos de mi mama que nacio en Jalisco e de mi suegra de mi Esposa para obtener los Dos Paizes e acer los Dual Citizens. I am going to do that so that I can start buying our properties back. Its for that or whom it rightfully belongs too!! Its justified its GOD given and its ours.
@@sbfhawk4343 Everyone seems to fight over land. Just lease the land from someone who is dependable and sell off your interest halfway through. Then lease again. If your skill is in construction or hospitality, why fight the locals? I own my land here in the USA. I can dig, build, ride ATVs do whatever I want, but the property taxes are so high I will be forced to move when I retire. So did I ever really own anything I can pass on to my children?
@@Greg-yu4ij Not for us GREG we are GODS chosen we are buying back all it and to a degree GOD is given us the righteous all of the EARTH!! does not stop at Mexico
@@sbfhawk4343
La razon es no queremos que pase Otro Texas y luego los entrangeros se apropien y independizan ,japon casi compro las californias a mexico no hace mucho pero no lograron arrebatarlo
@@makalribera6742 Claro Carlos por eso dije lo que dije. Simplemente Dios los bloqeo de inherer lo que no es dellos. Pero para la RAZA AHUA AHUA!!!!
Thank you so much for this video. I'm 71 years old and want to give Mexico a try. I know the noise won't bother me because I can just take out my hearing aids. lol! I'm a native Californian. The cost of living here is outrageous. As far as crime goes, there's plenty to go around in the states. Here's a funny true story for you: Some friends, who live in an affluent community, woke up one morning, went downstairs and discovered that while they were sleeping, people came in and stole everything from downstairs. I mean every stick of furniture and everything else! It's true. I have been studying Spanish and will check out your program. Thanks again for all the great work you do.
Yeah, that's actually NOT funny! That's horrifying😬
@@cjcj6945 Yes, it really is. I don´t know how anyone could sleep that deep.
That is a crazy story! Who would have thought that was even possible. Do you know where you will try to move in Mexico?
@@antant42 I´m thinking Mazatlan or PV.
If you can, take a month or more to test each city (and you can enroll in Spanish classes during). Even better if you can take multiple months off and really explore and compare. Don’t stay in an expensive hotel the whole time while you’re investigating. Job one is finding a furnished monthly rental.
Also, try visiting at different times of the year. Good luck!
Me encantó que promovieran el idioma español, ya que siempre somos nosotros los que tenemos que hacer el esfuerzo estando en nuestro país
I can't believe people expect to move to a foreign country and just speak English. Like, it's Mexico, of course they're going to speak Spanish lol
My husband has a friend who moved to Mexico after HS and loves it (he’s never coming back to the US) 💛
I get it! The US is muuuuch worse, violence-wise!
W K they moved from Acapulco to Puebla and seems like they’re pretty happy with that choice 👍
The Peachie Spoonie great!
El Ciclista they are self employed but YES, that is definitely the biggest hurdle to overcome. I totally agree
@@37Raffaella Not really. The murder rate in Mexico is actually 5x higher than the US.. That said, it is almost all limited to certain areas that tourists never visit, just like in the US.
FOREIGNERS CANNOT OWN LAND IN MEXICO, ONLY MEXICAN CITIZENS.
So yeah, keep that in mind...
Very true and this is true for any country that an American moves to. Facts are that if you are not indigenous, the host country can come in at any time and take your home, even in Canada. I remember learning this when I was in Iraq in 2006, and a lot of folks were talking about buying property in Costa Rica. Sounds great right? It is until the host country comes in and takes your property.
False, at least google it before. 😂😂
@@veltonmeade1057 This is not true. Check the laws of the country of interest. France has strong property rights for all property owners. Some countries, like Romania, restrict the sale of ag land to Romanians only. Always check the laws BEFORE contacting a land agent.
@@manlybaker3098 Funny that you mentioned France. That is where my ex is from but I never owned any land or a house. However, I have friends in Paris and Lizy-sur-Ourcq and I have thought about buying property there. Thanks for the input.
estas bien pendejo, foreigners can own property.
I'm mexican and live in Mexico City.
My tips for living well and calmy in México 🇲🇽 are:
1- Don't drink with strangers in bars and cantinas
2- Don't buy or use drugs
3- Always be respectful with all kind of people specially with your neighbors
4- Don't drive on the roads after 6PM. Just drive with sun light and always on toll roads. Into your city don't drive after 10PM
5- Don't live in certain cities with a bad reputation (are few towns but make much noise in the TV news). In the vast majority of cities you will not have problems.
6- To make mexican friends, be carefull at first, but if your new friend is a good person you'll have a friend forever
7- Don't use for everything HOLA AMIGO, we don't use it and it sounds a bit offensive.
8- try to speak Spanish even a little bit and people always will help you.
9- If you a buy a property in México do it through a trust, I'm not sure but you can't buy in front of the beach
If you do what I said you will have a full Life
Jose,very good advice to heed.
Another advice donate your heart to the GODS . another advice is stay way from the police .another advice get an ugly girl .another advice is drive a beat up car .another advice is wear worn torn clothing .If you are two men don't go into the woods to do the birds and the bees .
@@meyou4685 🤣🤣🤣
@@josed4110 and always eat:
Tacos:Carne asada al pastor barbacoa tortas and always serve with:cilantro lime roja and verde👌👌👌🌶🌶🌶🌮🌮🌮
Hola amigou!
I enjoy your videos. Thank you for making them. I'm Mexican. Moved to the USA when I was 23. Been living here for over 20 years. Still feel homesick for Mexico. There are positives and negatives in both countries. I love both.
Mexico is a great place as long as you have dollars to spend, once them dollars start to get low or run out, it's time to come back.
@Mick Mack Well, it looks like you have never heard about Guatemala- Mexico frontier then. You're the reason people think USians are idiots
Ex-pats need to bexome Dual Citizens. As a citizen of Mexico, these property right issues will not happen.
I have always heard this as well. Duel citizenship should solve the problem.
How long does it take to become a permanent resident or citizen?
From my understanding is that Americans can not have dual citizenship. Mexicans can have dual citizenship.
@@carlamarie110 oscar de la hoya became a dual citizen for the same reason
@@carlamarie110 your right
I am also following RUclipsrs from the Philippines. A few years ago, some bird watchers went to an island area they were warned not to go to because of terrorist activity. They went any way, to see a rare exotic bird. They disappeared and have never been heard from, or about, again. When the American Embassy warns you, "Don't go to area X." Be smart and DON'T go to area X!
That’s go for everywhere. USA is getting dangerous to lol. All the mass shootings
Let me put it this way: learning another lenguaje as an adulto is not easy, but English speakers have a huge advantage en orden to learn Spanish: ~ 80% of English words have latin roots. Many words are spell the same way or it's just a matter of changing one or two letras. Very often you can find y usar a Spanish word that's muy similar to its English equivalente and though it may not be the most used word en lenguaje casual, most listeners will understand it. With excepción of the letter "ñ" both alfabetos are the same. La "Ñ" has a sonido that's easy to learn and you'll do yourself un favor by doing so... mañana, niño, montaña (a U.S. state). Also, keep in mind that in Spanish you pronuncia every single letra with one excepción, "H". Good thing about it? Spanish is pronounce as it is written and los sonidos don't change (other than the énfasis with acentos such as "á, é, í, ó, ú)**. Spanish is a very forgiving language when it comes to mispronunciation, most of the time, the listener will catch the mispronounced word and understand what you meant. Focus in learning vocabulario común a situaciones, e.g. eating/food setting words and frases. Your goal is to learn common daily Spanish. Trow away "H", in Spanish it is muda, e.g. hotel (same spelling) es pronunciado "otel"; hola, "ola", etcetera. Don't be afraid of the maze of conjugaciones en Español, you will most likely never need to use many of them so just learn las formas regulares you're most likely to use. Sorry for el comentario tan largo! ** Don't be intimidado by the Spanish accents either, listeners will understand even with they omissions, e.g. si (if), sí (yes).
no offense but your english is too butchered, if you don't know some word in english just use a translator. A native english speaker is unable to understand completely your comment because some words are in spanish. You should be aware of that since you're writing in english for only-english speakers
Mi gusta you wrote el media de español y el media de english. Te cuidas
Lot of good points. For sure the real estate news. I’ll never think of doing that. Rent. Rent. Rent. Thks again for the tips.
Wayne vandermeer Yes, rent forever or until there is solid information you can trust. Besides, if family live in the U.S, why buy as it could be a nuisance for them to sell property you may leave to them as an inheritance.
A story from 1976:
A Mexican woman who lived in the apartment house where I was temporarily residing told me that she and her husband "moved" from Mexico to the U.S. to make good money. Their dream was to buy a lot in Tijuana and build a house there. They saved their low wages in the U S. and bought the lot. Every Christmas for seven years they went on vacation and traveled down to T. to look at their lot, dream about it, and plan the house that they would build.
One year they went down there and --- there was a house on the land! They went up and knocked on the door and asked why there was a house there. The guy said, "I own this land". They pulled out their deed and said, "No, this is ours". The guy pulled out his deed and said, "No, it's mine, see?"
They went to the T. government and were told, "No, your deed is a forgery, this guy owns the land, you don't". So much for their dream. They lost their life savings on that phony deal.
Great video. It's important to know all of the positive and negative about moving to Mexico. Knowing what other people experience not only helps in the decision-making process but prepares one for possible issues. Being prepared can completely change the outcome of any situation. We plan on retiring further south than Mexico but still follow you two. We are learning a lot just watching how you deal with the types of issues that would pertain to living in any foreign country. I'm glad we found your Channel.
i grew up in the US and was deported to mexico a few years back, and what you said about living on 300$ a month is so true, quality of life is a big difference
Spent weeks in Mexico. It's a warm friendly country. I loved it. But I forgot about the noise. Roosters everywhere! Also, very loud music with tubas. Yes. Tubas. Anyways... common sense and intuition helps. If you like someone and they like you, ask them "Hey, I wanna go bird-watching in those mountains up there, what do you think?" and they say "NOPE!" you should really listen.
Hahahahahaha the noise part is soo true 😭 (soy mexicana y lo sufro 😂)
Yes locals always know about how safe something is...we knew gringo newcomers...one guy had been ATF in the USA and thought he was invincable. He asked was it safe to climb the volcano regularly....was told no by us and others...took a male friend and they were shot at fleeing robbers..didnt get hit though, so lucky...so no, not invincable.
I've just watched the first minute and a half of this video. It's a terrible thing that this happens to foreigners in Mexico. This same problem has to be faced by Mexicans. I know Mexicans who have experienced the very same thing.The reason why this happens is the degree of corruption we're still experiencing here in Mexico. If the judicial system worked as it should, people would be able to trust the law and the system. The system is rotten and that's why it's not unsusual that (unless your'e a prominent politician or a very rich person) people can never be sure that they will keep their property.
P.S. One more thing: the system is so surealistic and corrupt here in Mexico that it is not just the judicial system. In the first stroy you shared, this American mentions the police. That means that besides the judges, the city's authorities and the police department are willing to sell their "services" or "do a favor" to anybody who happens to be powerful enough to "convince" them to bend the rules.
It's so sad to read comments here from people who are probably Mexicans who seem unwilling to admit that we have such a serious problem in Mexico, and they even say that Americas had better adjust to our (very, very) corrupt system. That is one of the main reasons Mexico is such a corrupt country: ordinary people are so used to living in a corrupt system that they are unable to see the real problem.
Bullsh1t! Learn the laws and do your homework and get proper legal advice before buying. Ya, Mexico has corruption but buyer beware. I know many expats and friends who own with no problem! We have just purchased a home...no problem! Don't blame Mexico..blame yourself for not doing your homework. I am Canadian..researched and listened to trusted friends who have owned for years
@@jimrandall2674 I also know several foreigners who have had no problmes with property in Mexico. And I know hundreds of Mexicans who have never experienced this problem either. But the turth is that, once in a while, especially in remote areas, for example in a State like Oaxaca, where even Mexicans who "do their homework" and buy property legally, have to experience this kind of problem. If you believe getting legal advice is enough, you do not know Mexico as well as you think.
@@eduardoprado2092 Yeah I understand completely. If your in a gated community you should be safe
My house in the U.S. was broken into 3 times by the same guy while I was in Mexico. I had video cameras everywhere and he wasn’t camera shy. Police never caught him... That I know of.
Excellent job on this video guys.
which location in Mexico?
terryw007 All over really. I have a RUclips travel channel like Jordan and Maddie.
@@timelesstravelclub6240 And a darned good one too!
@@TheBuddyShowWorldwide Awe thanks Buddy! I can't wait to get over there again.
Same thing happening in Phillipines. Heard story about expat signed legal documents, leased land & built a beach front restaurant & bar in tourist location, got it going & successful then owners stole all the food, building, furniture etc. Locked owner out & totally bankrupt.
I love reason number 3. Never would have guessed, cause I work with people who REFUSE to learn the local language and customs...
I know what you mean exactly lol
When I was in a city in Yucatan on vacation (long time ago), someone told us that the city *cracked down hard on crime and schooled everyone to NOT do crime on tourists* because they wanted that tourism money and they knew they would lose a lot of that if crime was rampant and people felt unsafe.
US cities should follow that lesson.
The *criminals* let them go and didn't rob them or kill them. A NYC Maitre-D just got car-jacked AND murdered in Mississippi. I'm sure he had above average wealth just for being where he was, this famous restaurant catering to elites. He devoted his life to a lot of charity work for disadvantaged children.
ya well, not all criminals have comon sense or ability to comprehend long term economic thinking.
crime is all about parenting and personal financial situation...... poverty has many levels,
and personal perception of own situation of poverty is at a given.
you can visit some 3rd world really poor asian country and still be safe, due to good parenting
which makes up society as a whole because they are all part of so called society, good parenting brings up good children and adults....... bad parenting or no parenting at all brings up a society in chaos,
too much self entitlement and personal greed.
I think the city you're referring to is Merida, Yucatan.
When you move to an unstable country run by the cartel, what did you expect?
That's exactly why I wouldn't move to America
just like the US ,,big pharma .. the real cartel
@@drtimoshea4087 Wow...."Big Pharma" ran you off he road and held you at gun point?! Story please.....
If it was run by a cartel there would be less violence, there's multiple cartels
This is a common misconception cartels are really mostly on the rural sides of Mexico and even some rural areas are the most safest in the world. Cartels also don't really harm the civilians it all really depends. It's only if you pose a threat to them
This was really helpful. You’re a sweet couple and good for you for making a go of it in a foreign country.
I lived in Coral Bay St. John USVI for 3 years. I decided it wasn't paradise and went home. A great experience, just not where I wanted to spend my life on a full time basis.
My husband and I are visiting Ajijic next month. We are planning to live in 3 different countries (US, Mexico, Italy) throughout the year. I get bored living in one place for too long.
Nice
You are doing it right. I can't stay in 1 place forever. That's why I won't buy a house in Mexico but will rent instead.
nice, if you can afford it.
You guys are adorable. I started researching my upcoming trip to Mexico a month ago and have ended up watching most of your videos. I especially appreciate how fair and even-handed this one is, and you do a great job of breaking things down in a non-judgmental way. For three years, I was living back and forth between Japan and Central America (Panama, Nicaragua & Guatemala) and had fallen in love with Guatemala and COULD NOT adjust to Japan, despite living and working there twice with great friend/professional support. Don’t get me wrong. it’s an amazing country. It’s just not the right place for me, and it’s important to recognize where we feel at home and not and regroup/pivot if we decide a move ended up not being the right one. (P.s. - it was eerily quiet for me. Haha). I so appreciate that you are learning the language (and doing very well). It makes SUCH a difference, and I wish more Americans abroad would make that effort.
@@alejandrasosa1346 What about it seems entitled to you? I’ve met a lot of expats (in the US and abroad) who live decades in other countries specifically to take advantage of some aspect of economy and never explore, and never learn the language or try to adapt to the country in any way. I think they’re doing pretty well for a young couple living abroad for the first time.
@@littlesita9452 Guatemala is a paradise, I had been there twice. Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷
@@luiznunes1404 It is, isn't it. :) Brazil is pretty awesome too. I've only been there once, but I loved it, and I have had so many wonderful Brazilian students
@@littlesita9452 you’re so optimistic beautiful angel
I almost get killed the last time I visited Mexico city, the car I entered was shot Many times before the driver manage to escape. So sad that the world has so many beautiful places that can't be visited and enjoyed due to crime!,.... Hello, how're you doing?
Great Info guys!!! Thanks for sharing and be careful!!!
As a young man, my wife and I had ideas about retiring to her place on top of a mountain with access to a cobblestone street. As I get older and realize my body will not be twentysomething when I intend to retire, the idea of living on top of a mountain with age-related mobility issues becomes increasingly more terrifying.
You are wise.
Go now. There will NEVER be the right time if you overthink. GO!
I Lived in Quintana Roo Mexico and Im a solo world traveler. I strongly recommend never venture into the "Wild" solo. Always go with a local or get a guide for even the simple thing as bird watching! In this case, throughout the Riviera Maya, you'll find Cenotes and a lot of lands, this is actually private property in some cases and where the Cartel live or do business. So I don't recommend venturing out on your own like that in Mexico.
A “solo traveler” who needs a local guide because is afraid to venture out.., kind of contradictory
@@martincito1662 Not really, In this case I was manly talking about going into wild alone or without a guide. I do go everywhere by myself but every country has different laws and rules I'm not aware of. Part of traveling alone is learning to be safe and that sometimes means having a guide and there's no shame in that!
@@jijigiron The laws and rules are basic common sense. Why is it that out of all foreigners, Spaniards are the ones who bring up the cartel most often?? As if drug traffickers were out there to get tourists.
@@martincito1662 I'm Mexican not Spanish so not sure about the Spanish bringing up the cartels, I've heard a lot of foreigners bring it up because they hear it on the news or on videos like this one! I know very well how the cartels move in Mexico and in the Riviera Maya because I lived and experienced it. Also, cartel aren't after tourist but if tourist or locals walk into there territory and they mistake you for another cartel, they aren't always so understanding, plus you don't want to be caught in crossfire (that sadly does happen).
@@jijigiron The cartels hiding out in the cenotes?? Never heard that, but a cenote does seem like an ideal place for a meth lab. Well, I’m Cartel member and you better stay out of my way. I own a massage parlor and I’m hiring...
You were also more comfortable because you had one another. Imagine exploring, travelling, and moving to a new country without the language ALONE...
I did that when I moved to China. It's possible. Use a language translator.
@@gloriadiaz6400 it's easier im Asian countries. In latino nations, depending on the city, it can be intimidating.
Im 83 and do it all the time But C19 has put the Kibosh on it. I feel a virtial prsoner .. Even though Ive been double vacinnated. getting testwd everytime l fly is tefious and costly. as is having to stay in an hotel foer 5=10=14 days. Cause you cant stay in AirB or Craigslist. So its expensive
No exaggerations here.I spent one month in Mexico back in the 1990's.There was an earthquake while we were in Acapulco.A drunk Panamanian tourist rearended us and then pulled a gun.We pulled over for a rest stop on the PanAm highway and a worker came out of the field and wielded a cane knife at us.We didn't drink the water,yet we got Montezuma's revenge and were sick for 2 weeks.Never again.🙄
Before going anywhere. Talk to the locals. They'll tell you yes, no, or don't even think about it
Absolutelt the best source of informationn of all,sorts are locals! Make friends...people of good character LOCALS trust!
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They’re really gonna tell I the truth pfft
Wiser words were never spoken: "at least you tried." We love living in Ajijic. Safer than San Francisco where we're from. Great video.
San Francisco is a terrible place now. It is completely ruined. Smells so bad everywhere and lots of whacked out people.
Ajijic is totally geared toward the needs of older Americans with money. There is an entire infrastructure that has been built around American expats. For a price they receive total care. A price less than they would pay in the US. Mexicans in Ajijic are working to care for them and they all speak English. Expats have purchased homes that are geared to their taste. All I can say is, "How boring."
@@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath Spoken by someone who has never left Market-Powell.
The first one really surprised me. I thought it was illegal for non-citizens in Mexico to own property within 30 miles of the shore. I've read that it's common for ex-pats to make arrangements with a third party to get around this, but as I understood it, it would never actually be their land, and that third party could sell it to somebody else without notice. Maybe I misunderstood something there.
They create a mexican bank trust “fideicomiso” and the mexican fideicomiso owns the house where the beneficiaries of said fideicomiso are the US-Citizens.
@@DanielMartinez-kx1ix Thank you for explaining.
@@DoloresJNurss I’m studying law just learned this last semester haha
Basically, the grass looks greener on the other side.
I've experienced this while away from Mexico. I vividly remember that one Biology lecture in Virginia Tech. I was so focused on that class, suddenly I noticed people freaking out and heard some gun shots being fired. I still remember this girl (Keisha - African-American {specifying for the American readers}) yelling "Oh my God! Oh My God! Those are gunshots!" Her panicking led to others panicking and it was nothing but chaos. This experience continues to haunt me to this day. Whenever I visit the US, I analyze my surroundings and mentally prepare myself in case of any shootings.
I am Mexican. In the United States, I have been robbed at gunpoint, spat on, thrown alcohol bottles at, I've been way too close to several shootings, people fighting with knifes, people doing really nasty stuff that I'd rather not write, a person almost ran over me cause he was doing drugs while driving, women have randomly attacked me in the train, at classical music venues, I have been burped at, baseball players have threatened me with bats, and police has harassed me. None of this happened in the 17 years I have lived in Mexico, even though I had a waaaay more interactive, street-active social life there, and even though during at least five years I lived in the most dangerous neighborhood of Toluca city. I don't know any new advice, but my story should be taken as proof that, bad things will happen to you no matter which country you are at, and unfortunately you will probably not be able to avoid them no matter what. But there's a big chance as well that for most of your life, you'll be just fine.
My God what US city is this?
I've had similar shit happen, but only since I've lived on the west coast. A lot of people out here seem to be on drugs.
You're both quite young but very mature for your years. God Bless You. Be Safe 💗💙
yep, we fit into the part about the standards of healthcare, we had planned this for 15 years, so we even had time to research medical there, for basic care, broken bones, hips, but if you have chronic conditions or some special procedure, guadalajara is where you are sent, even in the private pay fancy hospitals in PV, as a nurse i see things differently and also my own personal needs for medical. It wasnt about the costs, it was about what i trust and dont trust. we sold our home and everything, we had 5000 coming in a month so we could easily afford anything and everything we needed or wanted, we love mexico, but we really had to look at our future getting closer to 60 now, so after 2 years we gave all the stuff we bought over 2 years, which was a whole apartment full of furniture to our church to give to mexican families in need. If we were going to go back to the usa and start over we needed to do it now. We have been back for 3 months now, in a whole new area of washington ive never even visited before, we are closing on a house in 2 weeks and we miss our mexican peeps and alot of the lifestyle there, but we live in tricities and lots of mexicans here, so other than the winters here, which in the summers of PV i was stuck at home with AC all day, so might as well be stuck at home in the winter. we have our perm visa so we can go do bouts of stays in mexico 3-4 months at a time and fly back for our care and we have a perm home. we are very happy we got to spend 2 years together and see what its really like to live there full time. we miss it terribly there, but we do have a little more safer owning in the states than owning in mexico and i dont care who your landlords are, ours were like family, i never felt secure in apartment living there as far as rent raising, in PV its getting horrible. I think what i hated most about living there was watching americans and canadians move there and try to change it to their comforts, the changes in PV in the last 3 years, wow, its a nice place to start out until you know spanish, but living in a tourist town, during the winter months so crowded you cant even enjoy PV and during the summer months, too dang hot to enjoy PV. You guys really do hit all the points well in this video...great job..
Yeah we'll see in the winter...I moved from Mexico to Washington because of work and I can't wait to go back eventually. Winter here is depressing and I just can't get used to it after 3 years! I agree that if you want garanteed healthcare you have to be in the main cities in Mexico: Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey. I guess most people move to the beach and those are kinda hit or miss on that..
This is also cultural, Americans are pill popper society. I lived in Japan and Europe, people are not dependent on meds as much even with conditions.
Also washington has a different make up from a regular beach town anywhere in the world, accessibility to services in DC would be so different than let say corpus christi in Texas. I know Mexicans manage it by going to Mexico City for their medical check up once a month and get back to their relaxed beach town.
@@dduenasc what part of washington? i lived in tacoma before i moved to pv and now in tricities washington, both of my summers in PV were brutal, we were home most of the days stuck inside because not many places with AC and then in the summer time most are closed down due to low season. im loving not having the rain that we had in tacoma.
@@Jzarecta kind thought that about mexico, i swear the amount of antibiotic use with the Drs and giving them out without even running labwork for infections or types.
@@Jzarecta vamos al dr Simi y ya.
Just remember “Wherever you go, there you are” oh and btw great video especially the advice about putting $$$ away for a rainy day 🤦🏻♂️ or in my case a ruptured achilles tenon, and actually much worse . Also I have much difficulty learning foreign language no matter how hard I try nonetheless I spent over five of the most adventurous years of my life in Mexico… and saw more of it than most citizens do in their entire life times . There is a lot to be desired wherever you are but it helps a lot in latin countries if you play guitar
🎸🥳 🇲🇽.
One last thing if you do decide to live in Mexico… bring a Plumber an Electrician, several different ways to pay for stuff, a lot of toilet paper, and mosquito spray, and good freakin luck 🤣👊🏽😎 !!!
Sometimes what you think is wrong with your new country is actually something wrong with your country of origin. Food in Western Europe tastes different from than food from the US. It took me 5 years to realize that it tastes different here because it's fresh without things like GMO, hormones etc.!
That's a REALLY good point. Not sure if you've seen this in our previous videos, but my health was in shambles when leaving the US. Everything I put in my mouth was making me sick. After a few months traveling in Mexico, my food allergies started to go away. I have no doubt it's because GMO US food is stuffed with preservatives, hormones, artificial ingredients, sugar, chemicals, and other crap ingredients.
@@TangerineTravels Coming from Mexico were my dad would get ingredients from the mercadito every day and my mom would make the food from scratch, going to live in Canada and the US has been a real gastronomic shock, a lot of things taste weird or seem to be missing something. Plus ever since I left Mexico my pork allergy came back with a fury, I wonder why?
@@TangerineTravels I have issues in the US and have to take probiotics daily. Ironically, in Mexico where everybody talks about montezuma's revenge, my tummy woes disappear.
I disagree, food in Europe was pretty odd. It never looked like the Google image of what it was supposed to look like. Also it was for the most part a miniature version of it. I understand the US is super size everything but we were talking of simple conventional pan cakes it was the size of a cookie.
@@gerry9306 doesn't even look good.
I can’t wait to visit to Mexico 🇲🇽 !!!!
Not worried about Violence and crime -Just don’t have anything to do with illegal drugs.
That's very naive of you. Crime and violence happen at the aggressors convenience. If you are American, try to blend in as much as possible. Be low key and don't show off your belongings. Stay alert. Be aware of your surrounding and be careful when you go. Safe travels friend.
Um thats not how that works. You can do all the right things and become a target of crime. Im American and know ALL ABOUT how people who are in the right place right time can become a victim. What happened on 9/11 is a prime example. People went to work that morning like they normally do. They were at the right place right time and well, we know what happened next and there are many stories of people enjoying vacations but unfortunately become targets. This said, Mexico is still relatively safe just be aware of your surroundings and if it doesnt feel right then its probably not right.
@@girlanonymous Mexico isn't like United States, You can't Compare 9/11 to Mexico Incidents, If you come to Mexico, You don't become an automatic target, Actually, If you ever come as a tourist you are fine, No need to blend in with the people, Cartels actually Own a lot of Tourist places, The least thing they want is Tourist leaving, So you most likely are very safe and very protected, One example is the 2 guys in the video, If you pay attention, You will see that one tells the other to chill because they're Gringos, Why? Because their Cartel Boss most likely owns a Tourist place, This is why the 2 guys in the video are safe and sound, They didn't mean to scare the Tourists, They we're protecting something, And it's very very hard for you to get yourself into a situation like this, Even me as a Mexican/American, who is more likely to get killed by one of these people, Don't feel like I'm in danger, Most of the violence comes from the super poor sides of Mexico, But if you're a tourist who's gonna be around the Very populated sides of a City or nature that is not super far than you are fine, It's actually kinda sad to think that you foreigners don't want to come because you imagine Mexico being A war zone like Afghanistan when in all reality its super calm, But I don't blame you guys, I mean Movies potrait Mexico as an Undeveloped/African-like Country when we got cities like Monterrey, San Pedro Garza, Queretaro, Guadalajara Who are First world Cities with super clean streets and alot of foreign people living(Mostly americans, Canadians and English) or even Small cities like Guanajuato, Ajijic or Oaxaca who have European like Structures and are safe to walk at night.
@@alexbriseno566 Then why the hell are all the illegals crossing into the US saying that they are fleeing VIOLENCE and fleeing for their lives if you say its so safe ???? I call BS or all these illegals are lying
@@m.j.c.183 Yes they are laying. People goes to usa for the money not for the violence.
I said that because I know a lot of people who moved to usa for that reason, money.
Maybe in some of the states is for violence but most of them didn't went to school and they cannot get a proper job.
By the way, there is a name for that: The American Dream. Basically everything is about money and scape from poverty, but sadly a lot of them find more violence un usa : (
Great overview, guys! Learning Spanish is huge... I can't believe how many people move to Mexico and don't learn it after years of living there. ¡Un saludo! -Jim
Kind of like when people come to America and refuse to learn English over the course of decades.
@@mjc42701 Awesome! Glad to hear that. Thanks for watching! :) -Jim
@@davidblack535 Wait... so you're a "two wrongs make a right" kind of guy? -Jim
Yet when they go to america and we tell them to learn English, people say its racist.
Im from france and there are some people living here for 40 years and they still don't speak French
Thank you very much for sharing this. I hope it helps people make this important decision. Sometimes we just have unrealistic expectations about a new place. You covered this well. I have lived in several countries, and enjoy the process of getting familiar with each over the last 16 years.
I moved to Cancun from Fargo 2 years ago. Love it here. promised myself never another winter)
I grew up in Moorhead, so I know how nasty those winters are!
@@TangerineTravels Moorhead State 08 graduate
That video of the cartel running up on that couple was terrifying, they're extremely lucky to be alive today. Could've easily gone the other way.
turists are only targets for robbery, unlike rich locals
@Steve Slade Dude, he was scared out of his mind.
People do not go out wanting to kill you, come on. You have either watched too many movies or not enough.
@@timsteinkamp2245 So you think the video was just a goof?
@@noelfoley7359 My comment was to the original post and I do believe the video and their reaction but if they were killed the video would not have been on YT. "extremely lucky to be alive" and "easily gone the other way" are over reactions in my view of humanity.
Its not safe here in the US right now.
I have been feeling that way the last few weeks in Portland OR
Janet Between Covid and the rioting in Portland, and a few other cities, are certainly going through a tough time right now. Thoughts and prayers from Canada. Hopefully this ends soon
dennisestrada75 Does the buck ever stop with your President or is the riots, racism, Covid fiasco and everything else always someone else’s fault?
MGTOW MONGER Lets hope that the mostly peaceful protests stop looting and burning so that the police can concentrate on the shooters.
MGTOW MONGER Not sure where in Mexico u live but I live in Puerto Vallarta 6 months a year and Toronto the other 6. Hoping this Covid slows down by Nov so we can get down there but a bit nervous about leaving our health care system, just in case
I'm not an expert but I was told that Americans cannot legally own any land or housing in Mexico. But that they will let you buy it with the intention of stealing it back after you build it up. Like stock interest...
It used to be ILLEGAL for Americans to own land there. (Unless this has changed? I don't think it has.)
So this seems like a huge problem with even trusting to go down there. They want you to invest your money, and then come back and get the 'free stuff' at your expense.
That’s a common myth. There are several legal ways for foreigners to own property in Mexico.
Don't ever buy property abroad. The rules are entirely different than in the West.
Paul, México is the West. A corrupt versión.
@@mrvn000 A third world shithole.
@@col.strayga1389 all thanks to the CIA, pig.
Suit yourself I dont really WANT an enormous expat group near me especially Califonians.....I like locals better than alot,of,Americans, just nicer happier people.
Mexico is in the west 😂 and a part of Western society
Ja ja ja ja "el panadero con el paaan🎶" 🙌🏼✨
Jajaja gracias estaba buscando este comentario
This happened to my mom we are from Minnesota and went to visit Mexico and she decided to purchase a small house there she gave the lady $5,000 down and paid a contractor $3,000 down to fix the concrete fence and they both took her money so she lost $8,000 American dollars:(
Why on earth would anyone do anything without a good lawyer by their side???? I too am sorry this happened to you, however I'm sure you would not have conducted such business in the USA without legal advise.
Loved your video, loved your energy, loved your style. I'm Mexican and you got it exactly right. Kudoz and I wish all immigrants to our great Mexico were like you. Thank you!!
I think this is one of your best videos to date! As someone who has lived in Mexico for roughly nine years, I think language is one of the most important issues. I'm pretty bilingual although my Spanish was rough when I first arrived, but now I switch between languages without effort. Here in Ensenada, Baja California, where I live, I've been told that many gringos move back because they 1) don't like using a trash can next to a toilet for disposing of toilet paper, and 2) having to drink bottle water. To me, those are trivial inconveniences if at all. But as an old fart, I do have the luxury of driving a little over an hour to San Diego for regular medical attention. And as a retired person, I can see that could be an issue. Overall, I hope I never have to live in the U.S. again. I love it here, I feel part of the Mexican community, most of my friends are Mexican, and me siento en casa aquí. Kudos to you both for another excellent video. Saludos de Ensenada
Un saludo desde Reynosa, Tamaulipas, mi estimado Don Gringo! Soy médico especialista, y muchos mexicanos se quejan de la atención médica en los Yunaites porque el paciente no tiene tanto tiempo de platicar con el especialista como aquí en México!
I lasted two years in Mexico and had a rollicking good time living in San Miguel de Allende. That's in the central highlands. From many long years of experience with Latin American culture I knew enough to steer clear of legal entanglements. I rented an apartment comfortable in the knowledge that if things got complicated I could simply leave. A consignment furniture seller picked up my furniture, sold it and deposited the proceeds into my PayPal account. Easy Peezy. I traveled around with a friend using the excellent bus system; brand new high end Volvos, and made it a point never to drive. If the police spot you driving as a foreigner they might complicate your life particularly if you should ever be involved in an accident. Even if you are insured it could take you a year or two to sort things out. When somebody else is driving and you're not injured you can just walk away. It happened to me in a taxi and I just paid the driver and walked. Lastly it was the fact that crimes go unsolved and unpunished. In San Miguel the narcos lured three taxi drivers to their deaths because they refused to sell drugs.
So, I left but did not move back to the States. For five years I've been further South way down in Colombia where I live in an even better apartment for less money. I'm still "off the grid" renting and have not opened any bank account. Once you stumble into some kind of legal or money problem things can get amazingly complicated here too. But I knew all this was going to be the case before I ever left the States because I had lived in Miami for thirty-three years and used my Spanish every day. I know how to avoid the likely causes of trouble and am having a grand time just using my Schwab debit card at indoor locations with lots of people around, paying my bills in cash at the corner grocery kiosk.
I make it a point to live below my monthly income so as to save for those inevitable periodic expenses that are outside of the routine monthly expenses. it is all very doable and and I'm doing it.
Very nice, you should make a video giving some tips like these, like what to do and what not to do on foreign countries.
@@willcarrillo3639 Thanks Will.
Im thinking about buying renting near the beach or maybe buying a lil piece of land near the beach near Ensenada/ I was born in California my parents born in Colombia. I have cousins in Colombia and got my citizenship so I bought a lil inexpensive house in the hills next to my cousins - 40 min from Cali Colombia
Where are you living Colombia ?
@@kathyweaver3986 I'm in Antioquia. The attraction for me here is that the climate is quite moderate. All year long the temperature and humidity are in my comfort zone. A North breeze comes in off the mountains straight into my apartment so I've never wished I had a heater or an air conditioner.
This is gold thank you
*simple: don't buy any property there! Bingo!*
Thank you Dr. You are smart man.
Health care in Mexico is a 1000 times better than in the U.S. There is a reason why people from the U.S. come to Mexico for health services. Especially if they live close to the border. Moreover, Mexico has a universal hybrid health care system whereas in the U.S. it is completely privatized and ridiculously expensive and abusive. I completely disagree that Mexico has “inadequate health care.”
Thanks for this. I'm thinking of retiring in Mexico in a few years, and the thought of learning Spanish in my sixties is a bit intimidating to me. I guess I need to just jump in and learn it.
63 here.
A quick tip, you don't have to speak spanish to the perfection, just be open to make mistakes, be friendly and laught a lot specially when you talk to mexican people. Most people in Mexico think USA people are racist so they don't know what to expect...but is easy to win a mexican heart with kindness, for sure there is scammers but I'm talking about regular people, God bless you.
@@alejasalofe7211 This has been my experience. Mexicans have been extraordinarily kind and patient with my attempts at speaking Spanish.
@@TheBuddyShowWorldwide I'm glad....God bless you
I started learning Spanish in my 50s and I'll agree it's slow going, but everything I've read is that it's terrific for your brain health. Also so much fun to be able to listen to music, watch tv, read newspapers in Spanish, even if I'm never moving anywhere. Go for it!
Easy, ALWAYS remember you are a GUEST!
A guest??
What if we told all Mexicans moving here that?
@Mick Mack because of the demographic that comes out of Mexico. They’re riddled all over that area
Easy, all LEGAL Mexicans in the USA should also ALWAYS remember they are a GUEST.
Btw, What are illegal Americans in Mexico called? Are they still guests? Do they get free health care education and are able to voteAnd own property?
Just curious, how many illegal Americans are in Mexico,And are there any consequences for them or does the Mexican government just shrug their shoulders and give them free benefits encourage them to vote?
@@7x779 There's a lot of illegal central americans in mexico, and they get deported. I know a girl who's mom came from El Salvador illegally. The irony is, El Salvador deports their illegals, yet she would be rife with anger at the notion of her mother being deported, but it would happen to mine if the roles were reversed.
Hey, I moved to Mexico from the US almost 30 years ago. You can have problems anywhere in the world, Mexico is no different - many problems happen becausepeople make stuped decisions, not being careful. Learning another languang is mind expanding. I now live on Social Security (after years of working here) and we live comfortably. Mexico in different that the US, it's not the US. You have to adjust, don't be a racist, diferent is great.
I would agree. Many people move to another country without any research and expect it to be 'just like home'. Well, it's not! It's very different, and if you don't want different ... don't go.
Anywhere in the Americas from Colombia to Mexico Americans will be respected and treated with special care,
because all those countries depend highly on tourism and their governments do not allow it. Asian and Middle East
countries including Africa is another story where Americans are usually targeted.
I got spook a few times when cops robbed me and for a few days I thought "damn I don't wanna live here". Still when I see cops I try to walk and look the other way.
@Alex Delgado Nah, my mexican friends from the area said it'll only make them angry and they might just throw me in their van and drop me off in the middle of nowhere while taken my phone and everything
Only have 200 pesos in your pocket and put the rest in your crotch... and always wash your hands. Because everyone else does that. Lol
Don't pussy out to the cops in Mexico....if they try that shit with me I get them fired...done it several times....they've learned to leave me alone...don't give them one centavo
@@bbustin1290 lol!!
Wonder what u did
I love your adaptable and considerate attitude about both those who can and those who can't stay. I can't leave, too poor now. It bothered me for the first ten years or so, but I'm feeling better about it now.
I have an American friend who marries a Native of Mexico and she lost her business that she started and found out during her divorce that Americans cannot legally own land/property in Mexico.
Actually all non-citizens, but I was on the understanding that this restrained was only for the first few miles from the beach.
lol no surprised. but you guys we have to rescue them.