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The Two Travelers In Mexico
United States
Приєднався 3 гру 2019
We are The Two Travelers in Mexico. We are exploring the beauty and complexity of Mexico. We retired, sold our house, sold or gave away almost everything else and packed up our Hyundai Elantra with as much as we could get into it and headed for Mexico.
The most expensive cities in Mexico
We talk about the most expensive cities to live in in Mexico and where they fall on the most expensive cities to live in in the world.
Link to the 337 most expensive cities page. www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/rankings.jsp
Link to the 337 most expensive cities page. www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/rankings.jsp
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Відео
Shocking Reality of Mexico's Cold Weather. Weather in Mexico
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It gets cold in the higher elevations in Mexico, here's something you might not expect though. How cold weather effects your house in Mexico
Renewing Passports in Mexico
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We talk about our experience renewing our passport my mail in Mexico and all of the steps we went through
Eye care in Mexico. Taking care of your eyes in Mexico.
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#eyecare #mexico Paulette talks about her vision scare and the medical treatment she received in Mexico. Eye care in Mexico. Link to the eye care center. www.fundacioncastanon.com/
Misconceptions about Mexico
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We discuss 10 misconceptions about Mexico and how we feel about them. 00:00 intro 00:49 Mexico is just a desert 01:47 Mexico is always hot 02:52 Mexico is only for beach vacations 04:01 Food in Mexico 05:37 Mexico isn't safe 07:49 Everyone in Mexico speaks Spanish 08:24 Mexico is a third world country 09:19 Mexican people are all the same 10:06 All Mexicans are poor 11:27 Mexicans only celebrat...
Christmas in Mexico.
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Check out Christmas in San Luis potosi Mexico. It's an amazing sight to see. Christmas in Mexico.
San Luis Potosi Mexico
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Why is the beautiful city of San Luis Potosi relatively undiscovered by tourism?
What 5 years in Mexico has taught us. Living in Mexico
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We talk about 20 things that 5 years of living in Mexico has taught us. 00:00 Intro 01:57 Driving 05:12 Patience 07:01 News 07:25 Freedoms 08:55 Experiencing cultures 09:20 Affordability 12:28 Slower pace of life 14:17 Proximity to the U.S. 15:20 Mexican people 16:10 Diverse natural beauty 16:48 Climate 18:09 Expat communities 18:54 Language barrier 19;23 Bureaucracy 19:53 Infrastructure 22:35 ...
Getting residency in Mexico 2025.
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Residency in Mexico. The requirements for 2025 for both permanent and temporary residency. What it will take financially to qualify.
Danger in Mexico one that no one talks about. Is Mexico dangerous
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There's a day to day danger in Mexico (not what you think) that you need to know about. Other dangers about Mexico. Is Mexico dangerous.
Guadalajara airport What you need to know. Guadalajara Mexico
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We take you through our experenice flying out of and returning to Guadalajara international airport on and international flight. Guadalajara Mexico.
Womens healthcare in Mexico
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#womenshealth #mammogram Paulette talks about getting healthcare for women in Mexico. Healthcare for women in Mexico.
Mexquitec de Carmona Mexico. Festivals in Mexico
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Mexquitec de Carmona Mexico. Festivals in Mexico
Getting setup with Medicare while living in Mexico.
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Getting setup with Medicare while living in Mexico.
Independence day in San Luis Potosi Mexico
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Independence day in San Luis Potosi Mexico
What you need to know about Cancun airport terminal 2, what to expect 2024.
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What you need to know about Cancun airport terminal 2, what to expect 2024.
Cozumel, Why you should visit Cozumel Mexico.
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Cozumel, Why you should visit Cozumel Mexico.
Xel Ha by Xcaret. Is it worth the money?
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Xel Ha by Xcaret. Is it worth the money?
Playa del Carmen Mexico is a unique beach town
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Playa del Carmen Mexico is a unique beach town
Whale Sharks in Riviera Maya Mexico. Swimming with whale sharks is it dangerous?
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Whale Sharks in Riviera Maya Mexico. Swimming with whale sharks is it dangerous?
Vidanta resort Riviera Maya. Vidanta world. The good and bad
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Vidanta resort Riviera Maya. Vidanta world. The good and bad
Amazon prime day in Mexico, every bit as good as the US? Amazon Mexico
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Amazon prime day in Mexico, every bit as good as the US? Amazon Mexico
Our life in Mexico and youtube. Living in Mexico
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Our life in Mexico and youtube. Living in Mexico
We visit Puerto Vallarta, Diving, New Vallarta, Sayulita, San Pancho and Mazatlan.
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We visit Puerto Vallarta, Diving, New Vallarta, Sayulita, San Pancho and Mazatlan.
Apartment for sale in San Luis Potosi. Fully furnished.
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Apartment for sale in San Luis Potosi. Fully furnished.
Renting in San Luis Potosi Mexico. Renting in Mexico
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Renting in San Luis Potosi Mexico. Renting in Mexico
Solo female traveler in Mexico. Safety in Mexico.
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Solo female traveler in Mexico. Safety in Mexico.
Returning to the U.S. We were shocked at the prices of things. Sticker shock.
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Returning to the U.S. We were shocked at the prices of things. Sticker shock.
We have a bunch too. I have to look away and keep walking. Lol
With Paulette there's always in imbalance either she needs more plants, more pots or both. -Marc
There is no proof of human sacrifice, in any part of ancient Mexico.
There certainly is legend of it. -Marc
What a joke we landed there and the luggage carasel broke down by after an hour of them pissing around with it they decided to put our luggage on another carasel problem was there were aleady three planes on that one. Well after a two and a half hour weight arm to arm with a thousand people our lugage came it was the last bags out.NEVER AGAIN im done with cancun
Oh and because we were exposed like sardines for so long my daughter caught covid from someone
Now that is a bummer and unacceptable. Sorry that happened to you. -Marc
These numbers are absolutely insane and unrealistic! And it just goes up year by year ridiculously. I mean it's their country, their rules, obviously they want people who have money and will spend it there, but still, it's just insane because these numbers are lacking any sense. As an European these numbers are not even close what I earn here, it clearly got fabricated based on people from USA, but even there not everybody earn 4-5000 dollars that's for sure. My only chance would be if let's say I own a property, sell it, then keep the money in my bank, wait 12 months without really spending that money, then I could show the 12 month of receipts of my balance, and get the resident card as I understand, but with temporary residency I couldn't even work yet, only if I change it to permanent.
The numbers are high and hard to qualify for now for sure. We know people that are doing what you talked about. Selling their house and leaving the money in the bank for a year to qualify. Thank you for watching and commenting. -Marc
I wonder how you can better insulate a concrete home or of it is even possible.
I’m not sure that’s possible. I would think that it would have to be something applied to the outside of the wall which I’ve never seen. -Marc
Where in Mexico are you guys? Planning a pre move visit to Ensenada in a few weeks.
Hi, we live in the city of San Luis Potosí. -Marc
Thank you for this information 😊
Thank you for watching and commenting. -Marc
Mazatlan is an amazing working city. What we love most is that it is not a made for Americans Mexico, it is safe and the locals are wonderful. We have been going for twenty five years and stay for three to six weeks and hope to return for many more years.
It is an amazing city especially the older centro part. -Marc
Interesting research, surprised how expensive Monterrey has gotten. I can verify Sacramento is crazy expensive these days.
Yep, we couldn’t believe the prices in Sacramento and in California in general. Incredibly high.
Interesting information. Everyone talks about San Miguel's cost being very high, yet the larger centres you mention in Mexico seem to be more expensive.
The list did not include smaller cities like SMA. The cost of living in SMA is about 4% lower then Mexico city but 17% higher then Guadalajara and about 50% higher then San Luis Potosi. -Marc
Great research Marc! Is it possible to share the link of that list? Thanks
Hi Tino, i posted a link to the list in the description section of the video. give it a couple hours for the description update to replicate through the UA-cam servers. -Marc
@@TheTwoTravelersInMexico Thanks for adding the link Marc.
Enjoy your 36 degrees, it's -3 here in Iowa right now, lucky for me we are prepared for it and cozy.
Hi Mark, great to hear from you. -3 is pretty darn cold for sure. -Marc
San Francisco was an expensive city when I lived there ages ago. I can’t imagine how people afford to live there! Interesting video. Amazing how a city like S.L.P. that strikes me as very developed isn’t even on the list.
I agree. I'm glad it's not with regard to expense. I should however be on peoples list to retire to or at least visit. -Marc
A tour guide here from Tlaquepaque told me he loved San Luis Potosi and if he had the choice that is where he would live.
Sounds like a wise tour guide. -Marc
Good video! So many cities are getting more expensive to live in.
Hi Leah, thanks for watching and commenting. -Marc
We chose Queretaro, but, we are finding out that a lot of companies are skipping Monterrey altogether an investing in Querétaro. There are 5 Industrial parks almost completed, with two more breaking ground first have of 2025. Amazon AWS just announced an Investment of $7 billion USD, and 7,000 new jobs. We may be gentrified out of Queretaro in the next couple of years.😢❗️
Querétaro is growing in every direction. They are improving their infrastructure. Gentrification sucks but Queretaro is big. It’ll take more than a couple years but it is going to get steadily more costly to live there. We’ll see you in a few days Wilfredo. -Marc
When the overpasses were being torn down a few years ago & all the new construction in the foothills, told me, this was gonna turn into a little Mexico City. I'm glad your enjoying living there Wilfredos. ~ Paulette
Good info Marc!
Thank you for watching and commenting. -Marc
hola amigos
Hola Wayne. -Marc
Aren't you two in San Luis Potosi?! I had the "pleasure" of experiencing this with you a number of days ago! Rioverde was worse than SLP last Saturday! And HOLES in the houses everywhere! I was so glad I brought my winter coat! (Canadian visiting family)
We are in San Luis Potosí. I imagine with hikes in the house it’s much worse. Are you still in Rio Verde? -Marc
@TheTwoTravelersInMexico sitting in Denver on a layover back to Canada. We have a place in Pozos and my husband's family is in SLP and Rioverde. It was an experience, for sure! Never had to wear my winter coat INDOORS before! I would sneak outside just to get a teeny bit of sun, not that it helped much. Lol!
@ that does happen where it’s warmer outside then it usually inside. If you make it back to SLP let us know, maybe we can meet up. -Marc
@TheTwoTravelersInMexico next year :) I'll keep my eye on your posts here! Found you thru Mariana's YT! Enjoy the warmer weekend! Finally...
@@tammy-leegreschuk375 And the same warm weather wishes for you. -Marc
Love this video... every first-time visitor should watch this! I also once had the stereotypical "desert" image in my mind, further reinforced by films/tv shows always adding a sepia tone to Mexico scenes 🙄😂
Thank you so much for your kind comment. Yes, hollywood does paint the high desert in Mexico that way. -Marc
Mexico's economy is not doing that good right now, but it will get better, better than the USA with the inflation that is going through. Once Germany's economy tanks then you will see more foreigners in Mexico and Latin America. Owning land it is what will make you rich
Thank you for your perspective on this. I’ve never thought about it in that way in terms of Mexico getting more foreigners especially from Germany. -Marc
Regarding the Royal Decameron prices: a friend and I have booked a 14 night holiday (through West Jet Holidays) at this all-inclusive resort for February this year. The total cost, including direct flight from Victoria BC Canada was less than $2300 CDN each. This includes all food, all booze and a ton of water sports, exercise classes, etc…. It’s really not that expensive.
Thanks for sharing this. The Royal Decameron looks amazing. Please let us know how your experience goes. -Marc
The cold and wind are harder at the beauty hills you live Marc also rain and thunders, but I rhink you can isolate your home, that would work both cold and heat.
That’s true. In tends to be windier and rainier here then it is in centro. How long have you lived in San Luis Potosí? -Marc
I'm frim Cdmx but I've living here since 1990
@@alejasalofe7211 Nice. maybe one day we can meet up. -Marc
About how much are the large simple copper vases approx 16" x 12" generally in USD?
It depends, sometimes you can find the mass produced ones for around 50 USD. The hand made ones like these will be about 100 USD more or less. -Marc
@TheTwoTravelersInMexico Okay, thanks. They are much higher here in the US when resold, so I wondered what they actually cost down there.
We are living in Aguascalientes, and it is coooooold. Been down to 2 or 3 Celsius at night. Stay warm you two! 😀
That’s cold about 36-38 Fahrenheit. That’s what it’s been here too. Unseasonably cold. We hope you stay warm too. -Marc and Paulette.
@TheTwoTravelersInMexico Let us know if you come out this way. We're always down to meet good folk
@@poeryudo We need to get back to Aguascalientes. We were there 4 years ago and loved it there. -Marc
@@TheTwoTravelersInMexico We love it here in Aguascalientes. And we are super excited to visit San Luis Potosí very soon! -Evan
@@poeryudo Please let us know when you get here. -Marc
We have had similar weather here in SMA as well. I have found in January in SMA that slippers or shoes are required as the floors hold the cold. Electric blanket is a must.
February will be the same. The climates in SMA and SLP are pretty much the same. -Marc
Nice video, thank you for sharing. ❤
Thank you for watching and commenting. -Marc
Hello Marc & Paulette what is the climate there in SLP I’m looking for a more dry climate, less humidity, give me your thoughts. Thank you, Miriam ❤
We’re in the high desert so it’s dry here. Average humidity is about 60 percent. We came from Sacramento which had lower humidity but we don’t really feel the humidity here. The coldest time of the year is in the low 40’s and the hottest time of the year is in the low 90’s. January and February are the coldest months. The rainy season is June to October but that just cools it down as it’s typically in the high 80’s during that time but even so we don’t feel the humidity because it’s a semi arid climate here. I hope this answered your questions. Uf you have more please feel free to ask. -Marc
New subscriber here
Thank you so much for subscribing. That really helps us. -Marc
Love your vibrant colorful ambiance. I watch your relocation guide video and enjoyed your content. Thanks for sharing ❤ Mia
Awe, thank you Miriam. It’s always so nice to get comments like this. Are you in Mexico now or somewhere else? -Marc
And please learn the language- at least the basics! There are too many people here without any Spanish.
Yep, even the basics of Spanish will go a long way. The more Spanish you learn the more you’ll understand the culture. -Marc
Glad your ok. And not to serious. Nice facilities
Hi Val, thankfully there wasn't anything serious. The facility was fantastic. -Marc
I love the mural on your wall!!
Thank you, the artist is very talented. -Marc
I just use a heater in my bedroom (which is also the office). It's one of those radiator kinds that takes forever to heat the space. I also have your typical electric, space heater that I use in the bathroom when I shower. Otherwise, it is chilly in the kitchen while I cook, but then I come eat in my room.
Hi Jenny, I sounds like you’ve developed a good plan to deal with the cold. -Marc
Really love your outdoor space
Thanks Jenny, we are fortunate to be able to have such a nice area. -Marc
Even though it’s Mexico, it’s still in the northern hemisphere. I sure there are plenty of folks who visit in the winter and have only brought shorts and tank tops then freeze especially if they are in the highlands. Great video friends👏🏻👏🏻 see you soon👍🏻✌🏻🤙🏻
Thank you so much for your kind comment. We’ll see you soon. -Marc
Hola Marc and Paulette! Cooler days and nights a fact of life here in La Paz BCS too. Part of January and most of February are our winter. Overnight temps in high 40s and daytime low 70s. Chilly when there is no heat but dressing in layers does the job. Warmer outside in the sun than inside. Chilly nights find us in our bedroom early with a space heater running. Still will not complain. Life here is the best!
That’s another good point some point it is actually Warner outside than inside some days. I thought La Paz was Warmer than that. Good to know. -Marc
I have had so much going on in my personal life with surgery and taking care of my mom that I have missed your videos, you guys have done so much with your home and patio, I love it!, we just got a snow/ice storm almost a week ago and then more snow Friday night and Saturday, it didn't get above freezing for about a week and teens at night, we also had to boil water for a few days because of a water treatment issue when they had a power failure but it's all good now, at least we aren't on fire like Cali. I love that you guys tell the truth about Mexico both positive and negative or should I say just realistic. Stay safe and warm. 😊
Thank you for your kind comment. Sorry that you’ve had to deal with all of those things and we hope you and your mom are doing well. Where do you live? -Marc
Just like our weather here in California this week. 😊
Where are you at in California? -Marc
@TheTwoTravelersInMexico La Mirada. Close to Anaheim, Buena Park, La Habra. Not close to the fires in L.A. but we get the ash fallout and brown smokey air. ☹️
@ that is a sad situation. -Marc
That's what I was thinking as well
Love it! Happy New Year!!
Happy new year to you and your family.-Marc
I won't mention the temperature here on Maui. 😁 Once we get to our home in SMA, we do have fireplaces, but we may add wall heaters as well.
I’m sure Hawaii is amazing. When are you coming back to SMA? -Marc
So windy and cold in SMA too. I’m bundled up like Paulette🥶
We’ll be in SMA later this month for a meet and greet with subscribers organized by Ernie from Retired life in Mexico no bull and Mark and Gina from Gringos R Us. Are you going? -Marc
@ Yes, we’ll be there!
People move away from cold country, you moved in😅, keep warm.
@Mymemories97, True, it’s been unseasonably cold but it’ll warm up soon enough into what for most of the year is really nice weather. -Marc
I remember as a child growing up in SLP around the month of February it would get very windy. However, the strong winds would only last about 2 weeks. I remember those cold days as well, which thankfully only lasted a short period of time, then it was back to normal again.
Hi Alejandro, I think February is the coldest month here and warms up after that fairly quickly. We’ve experienced the winds before in SLP but for the last few days it’s been incredibly windy where we live. How is Fresno these days? -Marc
@@TheTwoTravelersInMexico Not much going on here, it's been fairly quiet. Unfortunately we haven't been getting the rain we normally get this time of year. The good thing is that we still have a few more months before the rainy season ends.
Glad the eyesight ch3ck worked out well. Of course there is always another perspective., I couldn't help but botice you were both wearing sunglasses, and I couldn't help but tell how sunny out it was. I come from the perspective of circadian biology which seems to be synonymous with quantum biology. I had optic neuritis about 40 years ago and was subsequently dx with MS about 12 years go (but had symptoms between those periods)) For at least 10 years I have been following the dictates of those involved in this discipline, with very good results. The sun is the ultimate healer with the light being so essential, a big part of why I wanted to be here in Mx. Canada is a very dark place in winter. Glad to see in other vids. that you don't wear the sunglasses alot during the day. Enjoy your informative vids. Gracious.
Paulette was wearing sunglasses and my glasses adjust to light. That day the sun was directly in our eyes making it difficult to see but it was the best light for the video. We agree with you amount the benefits of the sun. You’ve had quite a health journey. We hope you are doing well. -Marc
Stay warm!!
Thank you. -Marc
Came to show my support. Thanks for sharing and have a great day
Thank you Gregg, we appreciate it. -Marc
Yes, your right the cement house construction In Monterrey, NL it’s gets very hot and extremely cold. I replaced every glass windows and patios doors with double pane glass, it was very costly but what a difference it made. Keep warm 😊
Hi, we’ll have replace the windows with dual pane at some point. Thanks for watching and commenting. -Marc
I have a Delonghi plug in heater, it’s oil based, zero noisy and odorless, my room is open cos my dogs go down at night and it works fine in the room , you can feel the difference when you cross the door in or out
I forgot about those. They do work pretty well in a closed off room. -Marc
And there was the earthquake early this a.m. approx. 2:30. looks like itvwas the same magnitude from CDMX to Colima.
I was just reading some Facebook comments about that. Some people staying at a Vidanta resort in Nuevo Vallarta on the coast were talking about it. -Marc