Why We Moved To Puerto Morelos, Mexico 🇲🇽

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  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2024

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  • @huichilopochtlli
    @huichilopochtlli 2 года назад +1

    I love that you're loving your T shirt because say Oaxaca ❤ I'm from Oaxaca and we love to have you guys here in mexico 🤗 and thanks for loving mexico enjoy guys . 🥰🥰🥰🥰

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Andy for your kind words! We would have to say that Oaxaca is absolutely one of our favourite places that we have visited in Mexico. We so look forward to going back but perhaps this time we will head to the Coast as it looks stunning!!

  • @grobertson2008
    @grobertson2008 2 месяца назад

    Haven’t seen many videos lately. Hopefully all is well. Hope you still are enjoying PM. I can’t wait until we can move down.

  • @sueking6409
    @sueking6409 2 года назад

    Cool to see and hear how your journey began ,love the photo of Ricki snow blowing I know all about those snowy Canadian winters! The drone footage at the end of the video is spectacular it adds so much to your videos.

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад

      Thank you Sue! We do not miss the snow lol !

  • @michellelewis2647
    @michellelewis2647 2 года назад +2

    Aww what a beautiful couple 💑 yes, a lightweight jacket is a must!! And some wellies!
    All that snow Ricky was ploughing! Do you miss the snow at all? Or the beautiful northern landscape?

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад

      Thank you 😊 No, we do not miss the snow. Keeping our yard and lane cleared was a lot of work. Enjoying our new tropical climate greatly ❤️

  • @BlissStudio
    @BlissStudio 2 года назад +1

    We enjoyed the new video. It was nice to hear more about your journey.

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад

      Thanks so much Tony! Hoping the snow is nearly all melted up there for you guys !

  • @billflesher2039
    @billflesher2039 2 года назад +1

    Love you channel, me and my wife are in our 50s and hope to move to Mexico in 2 to 3 years and are going to look into Puerto Morelos, it is close to the island we love so much Isla Mujeres. Thanks Bill and DeeDee

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Bill & DeeDee ! That’s wonderful you are planning to retire here- we wish you well with the process. Yes, Isla Mujeres is soooo beautiful! We love it there 🥰

  • @kevinstanford8506
    @kevinstanford8506 2 года назад +1

    Oh my goodness! Your story was liking reading an intense book! Ok. Canada is beautiful but some of those videos were cold and gray! Brrrr! I will be in Puerto Morelos on Monday closing on my condo!

    • @angiemoran3740
      @angiemoran3740 2 года назад

      I just returned from PM. Where in Puerto are you purchasing?

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад +1

      Awww a huge congratulations on your new condo !! I’m sure you are more than excited! Yes, it was very cold and grey many days in the winter. We are very happy to be living now in PM.

    • @kevinstanford8506
      @kevinstanford8506 2 года назад +1

      @@angiemoran3740 selva escondida

  • @jeffleonard9983
    @jeffleonard9983 2 года назад

    Hi guys! Those Jeff & Suzie people sound cool! 😂. They must be Canadian 🇨🇦! We sympathize with you about the snow BUT, we are west coasters and ski so…. On another note, we are planting flower’s tomorrow and looking forward to our Canadian beaches and boating. BUT, it never lasts so that’s why we will seeing you in November! ❤️. By the way, you were supposed to have a beverage with mom on the beach, but totally understandable with the temporary sarcgasm issue right now. Soooo, we shall all have one when we get there, Cheers! P.S. we have to go google potato Ricer? Racer? now! Suzie thinks it’s a potato masher, I think it’s a peeler because you have a partner to “race” with. 😳

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад

      Haha oh your comment gave us a good laugh ! Thanks guys. Planting flowers before May 24th !?! Nice !! Yes there are some wonderful things for sure about Canada. And the item that Ricky brought is his ‘Potato Ricer’. It reminds me of a play dough toy where the spuds get squished through these teeny tiny holes 🤣 See you in November!

  • @backtotravellingdebbie7221
    @backtotravellingdebbie7221 2 года назад +1

    Love your video showing us where it all began. We live in a small town an hours drive each way from Toronto and Niagara Falls. I'm with you regarding winters, must be nice not having to put all your winter gear on. The people in Mexico def have had their work cut out for them dealing with the sargassum, they do work so hard trying to clean it up. Looking forward to seeing what's in the future.

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад

      Hi Debbie, yes you are so right that the Mexican people have their work cut out for them regarding sargassum. To me, Ricky, it's like when you clear your lane of snow and our's was a half Kilometer long and then waken to a new blanket I wanted to cry!! It must be similar but for everything there is a season and it too shall pass! Thank you for your comment. Ricky

  • @anamaria2053
    @anamaria2053 2 года назад

    Sounds like it’s become your true home. 💕💕💕

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад +1

      Hi Ana Maria, yes we feel very settled here thank you.

    • @anamaria2053
      @anamaria2053 2 года назад

      @@RickRackTravels Beautiful! ¡Están a gusto!

  • @derrick8224
    @derrick8224 Год назад

    I am enjoying your channel. I’m from Ottawa. Thanks for sharing

  • @jbhyip
    @jbhyip 2 года назад

    We love Puerto Morelos, but Sargasso is our main concern. We are looking into Huatulco now, but have not giving up on Puerto Morelos yet.

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад +1

      Yes, we can definitely understand your concern. Huatulco also looks lovely ! Wishing you well with your research and decision making !

  • @almabustamante9585
    @almabustamante9585 Год назад

    Your lucky you have each other! I’m alone a friend brought up going to live in Mexico. I love the Yucatán, in fact on my vacation many moons ago, I wanted to stay and live there, I retired ow my boys are adults the cost of living in the US is unbearable 😊. It’s time, I moved from LA to Colorado N I miss the beach N hate the cold weather here…

  • @eftsoulpath333
    @eftsoulpath333 2 года назад

    Love your videos. Thanks!

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад

      You are so welcome! Thank you for watching our videos!!

  • @angelawilliams2822
    @angelawilliams2822 2 года назад

    Suitcaseers I love that😎

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад

      Haha thanks Angie ! (I enjoy inventing words lol 😂)

  • @gregalbery6477
    @gregalbery6477 2 года назад

    Could you do an updated video of your house and neighborhood please. We're curious to see where you live.

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад +1

      Hi Greg, thank you for the interest in our home and where we live. We don't really like to say exactly where in town we live but we are in the neighbourhood of Villas Uno on the La Colonia side of town. Villas Uno is really the first neighbourhood you will come across when travelling North from La Colonia town centre. After that you go into Villa La Playa and the Villas Dos and the gated communities. We like Villas Uno because it is very close to the town centre and shops etc. Perhaps in the future we will give an update on our home and how things are working out for us but so far we are very happy to be here!

  • @mayrablanco2013
    @mayrablanco2013 Год назад

    Love your videos! Thanks for the info. I can't imgine us moving with 2 suitcases . . that's hard. Is there any way of sending personal items or even 1 piece of furniture? I haven't found any info. It's a shame about the sargassum in the beacges, hopefully their plan works. I'm looking forward to our future move, but feeling overwhelmed with so much to do.

  • @VictorLopez-nn8nx
    @VictorLopez-nn8nx 2 года назад

    Love your video and thanks for sharing your journey with us. Would love to see some videos on possible stay locations near the beachside of Morelos. Also if you could see if you can add a PayPal link to your coffee area that would help me.

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад +1

      Hi Victor, thank you yes that is something that we will certainly look at for a future video. We are so sorry we don't have a PayPal account, only buy me a coffee but thank you so much for the thought!!

  • @debbiecrump5441
    @debbiecrump5441 2 года назад

    I’ve often wondered where in Ontario. Halliburton is great in the summer! In Akumal presently but coming up to PM on Tuesday. Will let you know how we like the cenotes! Loved your story and so glad it’s been a positive thing for you both. Really enjoy your vlog.

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад +1

      Hi Debbie, that's fantastic that you are going to come and visit PM we hope you really enjoy the Cenotes please let us know what you think of them! You are right Haliburton is a wonderful place in the Summer and we miss some aspects but the Winter was just too long! Thank you for your lovely comment.

  • @amyexner
    @amyexner 2 года назад

    I’m coming…takes longer than I thought; selling my house and planning to buy a Casa / Condo in Puerto Morelos by September.

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад

      That’s awesome Amy ! Congratulations on your upcoming move. Yes, it is a lot of work selling a home and moving countries but soooo worth it in our opinion. We hope it is as stress free as possible for you !

  • @nancymactravels
    @nancymactravels 2 года назад

    Another great video

  • @GringosRUs
    @GringosRUs 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing this. :-) It seems really hard to imagine us moving with only a couple of suitcases, as we haven't started "the purge" yet. We really like the Riviera Maya region, but didn't want to be constantly seen as gringo tourists. For this reason, Cancun and PDC are out. What has your experience been with the barrage of people selling tours? What has your experience been with paying higher prices than locals? How hard was it to adjust to the heat and humidity in the summers there?

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад +3

      Hello, Thanks for watching and your comment (really good questions)
      Although, we moved with 2 suitcases, this may be extreme and not to everyone’s personal taste lol 😂
      We do not feel like ‘gringo tourists at all’. We live in a neighbourhood with a lovely mix of people from different places with the majority being Mexican. We also are fortunate to have made some amazing Mexican friends here.
      We live in La colonia, and don’t get offered tours. When we go to the beach, we go directly to our fav beach clubs and again don’t really get asked to go on tours. If we are hanging around the pier or the main park on the Portside, we might get asked if we want to go on a tour, but we say no thank you and that’s it. No drama.
      As the pricing, on a day to day basis we feel like we pay the same as everyone else - for food, restaurants, cenotes etc. We have gotten quotes for gardening (for example) and if we feel the price is too high go with someone else.
      As to the weather …. yes the summer is very hot and humid. We just tend to live a little differently in those hot months. For us, it’s okay 👍
      I hope this helps a little

  • @ezmealstravels9221
    @ezmealstravels9221 2 года назад

    God bless you 🙏 hope to visit during summer! Great video

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад

      Thanks so much !! We hope you love your time here in PM 🥰

  • @bluestarfishsea
    @bluestarfishsea 2 года назад

    I’ve been trying to find a small town comparable but many small beach towns are mostly tourist based businesses, you just can’t beat how PM has la colonia outside of the port side for affordable living 👌

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад +1

      Yes, we totally agree with you. La Colonia , Puerto Morelos has sooo much going for it. And 5 minutes to the Caribbean is pretty sweet 😍

  • @hughwilliams542
    @hughwilliams542 2 года назад

    thanks for the information...you guys are like Super heros. we're going back now but. Next year a little longer.. but you guys just one big swoop to Mexico and roll with the punches.❤

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад

      Haha aw thanks hugh ! I think the way you guys are doing it is absolutely fantastic ! There is something wonderful about being a snowbird also !

  • @dannyroy464
    @dannyroy464 2 года назад

    Hey kids, thx so much for the great vids. We watch you guys and see ourselves. We are close to retirement, own a house in Halifax NS that will be found for sale soon. I’m sure you know how the real estate market is here now. We also watch the shows you watch ( moving to Mexico, house hunters etc: ) and we watch many many videos on Peurto Morelos. Actually, we visit the resort EL CID twice a year, we are actually heading there in two days. We are thinking about renting in colonia two months a year for starters, and will make a decision sometime down the road as to buy or not. We loved the process of your moms house and how that all went down. Thx again for the vids and keep up the great work

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад +1

      Hi Danny, that's great that you are making plans both in Canada and Mexico. We think it is a really smart move on your behalf to rent in La Colonia for a couple of months so that you can get a good feel for the town and see if it is a fit for you and your wife. When we first came our plan was to use PM as a base but we just loved La Colonia so much we bought almost straight away. We have no doubt your house will sell very quickly as things stand in Canada at present. Good luck with everything and thank you for your kind comment.

    • @dannyroy464
      @dannyroy464 2 года назад

      @@RickRackTravels thx Raquel. We are leaving in the morning for Ventus at El cid. 16 people , all my family including 4 grandkids, 4,4, 1 year and one 6 months. Wish us luck, we may need it. Will continue to follow you and Ricky.

  • @ACoupleofDrifters
    @ACoupleofDrifters 2 года назад

    14 long winters in Maine, we can empathise on the cold, snowy winters. I always said it was like Narnia...without the talking animals!
    Anyways on to the important things - Ricky's potato ricer 🥔. Fair play to you Ricky you've got your priorities right. I (Fiona) came rather close to carrying a potato masher and potato peeler around with me in my backpack, unfortunately I just didn't have the space. Mashed potatoes cannot have lumps and Kerrygold is key 😉. You chose wisely; packing what in essence sums up happiness, love, comfort, warmth, memories and life itself - your potato ricer. ❤❤

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад +1

      Hi Fiona and Jerry, I, Ricky loved Canada and the snow, to a point! Once February rolled around I was pretty much done shoveling and blowing snow but unfortunately I always knew that I would still be dealing with snow in May. It made for a long winter which is why we decided to leave. As for the potato ricer!! We can sometimes pick up Kerry Gold Butter at Cosco's and when we see it we stock up! I do miss Irish potatoes though, I loved in October when we could get the freshest potatoes straight from the field and boil them in their skins with nothing more than salt and of course Kerry Gold!! I do still make Champ though lol!!

    • @ACoupleofDrifters
      @ACoupleofDrifters 2 года назад

      @@RickRackTravels Irish spuds are the best! Here's the lengths I'll go to, to get Kerrygold. When we lived in Mazatlán we didn't have membership to Sam's Club. I'd heard they sold Kerry gold there, so I went there and selectively stalked someone in the shop. This poor unsuspecting lady was very kind and agreed to be my butter dealer. She was a little hesitant at first, who could blame her? it's not every day you have some mad Irish woman approach you in a supermarket with fistfuls of pesos asking you to buy her butter! 😂🤣

  • @heatherparris4744
    @heatherparris4744 2 года назад

    Could you do a video on dog-friendly places in Puerto as we have 2 fur babies we like to take with us a lot? Thanks!

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад +1

      Hi Heather, that is something that we will keep an eye out for. Just to be aware there are a lot of AirBnb properties that will accept dogs. The beach is off limits for walking your dog but you can walk your dog at Punta Bravo beach as it is not part of the National Park. Thank you for your comment!

  • @suedobson
    @suedobson 2 года назад

    Really enjoy watching your videos! We are thinking of retiring in Mexico and PM seems to tick off many of the boxes. 🥰

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад

      Aww thank you Sue. Yes, there are so many things PM has going for it 🥰

  • @TripReviews
    @TripReviews 2 года назад

    Good show!👍 I have been tossing the relocating idea back and forth on my mind for quite some time. I’ve read and watched videos about quite a few different places. First thought was Roatan but medical facilities and living costs are not that low as it is after all an island. Belize next but again medical facilities are not apparently not so great. So on to Mexico, I keep telling myself that we should spend a month or more in your neck of the woods to see if we can really adapt to a different lifestyle but then we end up on a cruise ship for weeks on end instead! What a problem it is being retired eh? Oh btw, have you heard what an Irish 7 course dinner is? Lol.....

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад +1

      Haha yes being retired can be hectic !! Hope you make it down for a couple months at some stage ( but totally understand the appeal of cruising ) And no we don’t know what an Irish 7 course meal is…..does it involve potato’s ? 🤣

    • @TripReviews
      @TripReviews 2 года назад

      @@RickRackTravels ok are you ready? Hope it’s not going to be taken with offence. Non are intended, after all my fathers mother was from 🇮🇪 ☘️🙂 Ireland.
      So what’s an Irish 7 course dinner?.....a boiled potato and a six pack. 😂🥔🍻🍻🍻 cheers👍

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад

      @@TripReviews Hahahaha 🤣🤣🤣

  • @yestohappiness2721
    @yestohappiness2721 2 года назад

    Thanks for another awesome video!
    What brand are the shoes you mention? Kings? We are having trouble finding good breathable hiking shoes for our Mexico move... thank you!

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад

      Hello and thank you so much. Our shoes are called “KEENS”. Great hiking shoes and water shoes. Very durable and last for ages.

    • @yestohappiness2721
      @yestohappiness2721 2 года назад

      @@RickRackTravels Alrighty! Got it - thank you so much. You guys rock!

  • @bluestarfishsea
    @bluestarfishsea 2 года назад

    Loved this video-thks for sharing! I love my keens to thks for heads up to bring them! Is footwear very expensive in Cancun or similar to prices in Canada?

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад +1

      Hello & Thanks so much. Yes if you are a fan of Keens like us definitely bring them with you. For the big brand name shoes we think they are similar prices to what we would pay in Canada.

  • @heatherparris4744
    @heatherparris4744 2 года назад

    Is there a time and/or place where expats regularly get together? We’d like to chat with some of you when we visit in August.

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад +1

      There are a bunch of folks who meet on the beach for horseshoes every Thursday afternoon at 2 pm near to The Paradise Beach Club. Also, the beach clubs generally are a great place to connect with people (único, don’s etc) Hope you have a great time down here in August

    • @heatherparris4744
      @heatherparris4744 2 года назад

      @@RickRackTravels thanks! You’re an invaluable source of information!

  • @juanitaperez855
    @juanitaperez855 2 года назад

    what are the best neighborhood to live or buy a house in Puerto Morelos?

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад +1

      Hi Juanita, that’s a hard one to answer! I suppose it comes down to money and what size of house you would want. There are great gated communities on La Colonia side but they are a little bit out of town. Selva Escondida, El Faro and Palma Real to name a few. Alborada is a condo unit located in Villas La Playa which is closer to the town centre. Puntarena is a gated community in the Pescadores neighbourhood which lies between La Colonia and the start of the road to the Portside. There are also private homes for sale in La Colonia, Villas Uno being the closest to town followed by Villas La Playa and finally Villas Dos the furthest one. There are a few new condos being built on the Portside but private stand alone houses are very limited. We hope this helps you with your research and good luck with everything!

    • @juanitaperez855
      @juanitaperez855 2 года назад

      @@RickRackTravels thank you for the info 😊, by the way, love your videos 💜

  • @username22
    @username22 2 года назад

    can you tell us what happened to Keith W?

  • @denacollins352
    @denacollins352 2 года назад

    So far I'm a snow bird. Still thinking.

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад

      Hi Dena, that's a good way to get a feel for it!

  • @storres1368
    @storres1368 2 года назад

    🥂🥂🥂🏖

  • @angelawilliams2822
    @angelawilliams2822 2 года назад

    What's life without a potatoes tool? 😊

  • @munson9790
    @munson9790 2 года назад

    Hi guys Munson here again. I know you don't remember me but iam just a guy from mn. You guys rock. Rick your so chill . Must be such a great vibe hanging with you 2. You guys are making it really easy calling that our retirement spot. Shhhh stop telling people. 🤣🤣🤣

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 года назад

      Lol thanks Munson, we remember you of course!! It's hard when we go to beautiful places and it's like "lets keep this to ourselves" but the other side is we want to be helpful to people who are looking for that perfect retirement spot or nice places to visit or eat. It's always a balancing act but we have a couple of quieter less known places coming up next month or so that we hope you enjoy!