What NO ONE Will Tell You About Living in Mexico 🇲🇽
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- Опубліковано 13 кві 2024
- Join me as we walk around Zapopan Guadalajara Jalisco Mexico and talk about how I was led to believe that Mexico is not what it actually is. I was lied to as many of you were as well about what life really is like out here in Mexico. #mexico #guadalajara #zapopan
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We live on Lake Chapala, we go to Guadalajara often. It is an amazing city, love to visit there, and everything is so accessible. Great doctors, restaurants and shopping is why we go. Jalisco the land of Mariachi, tequila and happy people.
That is great! You are very lucky to have such an amazing city in your backyard! Thanks for sharing!
I was in CDMX last week and it was ALIVE. the stores and restaurants were packed. The streets were full of people , lots of families. Museums, art galleries. The city was spotless as well. And don't get me started on the greenery. So well manicured, parks and walkways throughout. absolutely amazing.
That is awesome! I love CDMX as well! Such a great city! Thanks for sharing!
We seriously considered GDL when my body told me i couldnt stand the heat in Merida. Wonderful place. Not one bad meal, so much art!
I totally understand. Even for people like me and Christian who love the Heat, the weather in Merida can sometimes be a bit too much. We hope to return to Guadalajara soon! Thanks for sharing!
Spot on you are Jose about Mexicans being happy people, so true. My wife is Mexican and we have friends and family in Zapopan. It is a great area and never to this day have we felt unsafe in Guadalajara or anywhere in Mexico for that matter. I side stepped the negative press about Mexico a long time ago and have traveled thousands of miles within the country with no incident whatsoever.
Thank you! That is great! The longer I am here in Mexico the more I realize it is nothing like we were told it was. So happy I am here now in such an amazingly wonderful country. Thanks for sharing! Viva Mexico!
I’m beginning to believe that the reason the media always shows the dark side of México is that they don’t want a huge migration of gringos there.
That "Wall" was built to keep you guys in not to keep anyone out. I think the US just wants to keep as many of it's citizens in the USA paying taxes and not living abroad. That is why they tell you the rest of the world is extremely dangerous. When the reality couldn't be any further from the truth.
I think the main reason is that Mexico exposes that the US has become Pottersville (if you know the classic movie "It's a Wonderful Life" with Jimmy Stewart). The US is controlled by rapacious corporations and billionaires which price gouge the American people to death, as is most obvious in the health care system, and the lack of affordable housing. A place like Mexico makes the US ruling elite appear in their true light...
When I was in Zapopan last November, I walked a mile every day to the supermarket (Chedraui) because it was faster than taking an Uber. I never felt unsafe.
That's great! Amazing exercise! Also yes I agree with you, I honestly feel much safer here in most parts of Mexico than I did in most parts of the USA. Thanks for sharing with us!
Jose you are driving me closer and closer to moving my butt to Mexico
Awesome! Glad to hear that! Good luck with everything!
Move to Thailand instead
I am glad you see Mexico the same way I do, I am mexican from Guadalajara and leaved in California since 1973 eight years ago retired and came to live in chapala on and off and it was the best decision that my wife and I did
That is great! Happy to hear that! I love Mexico so much! Que Viva Mexico!
I told you will love Guadalajara! Mexico tan bonito!!
You were right! Loved it out there! Can't wait to go back soon!
Glad to see this video. I’m excited. I lived in Lake Chapala for 4.6 years. I’ve been to Guadalajara many times I may be moving there. It’s great there . Right on. Thanks amigo
That is awesome! Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing!
Where is it cheaper to rent? In Chapala or Guadalajara?
What exactly do you like about chapala? Just curious, just went a few weeks ago, it was kind of just a smelly lake
I always recommend your channel. For 6 years now.
Muchas Gracias! Thank you for all your love and support throughout the years!
I'm in Merida right now, traveled here solo, and I've already met many people. I'm having a wonderful time. Went to the square last night to see that Mayan ball game. The breeze was amazing, it was nice and cool, food everywhere and people, and families everywhere. It was wonderful! I can see why you love it here so much. For some reason everybody thinks I'm Mexican, but I have blonde hair. Lol! People have been starting up conversations with me, then I have to pull out the translator.
That is awesome! Glad you are enjoying it so much! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Jose ! Am back to Mexico after 22 years living in Edmonton Canada, Mexico is unique in many ways! You are un inspiration to my comeback to Mexico , Imiss everything about mexico including the bad things which are minimum compared to the benefits of living in this wonderful Country , the freedom the food the beaches, the parties lol and the list goes on..
That is awesome! So happy to hear that! Viva Mexico!
22 years in Edmonton… how the hell did you stand the cold? I’m in the southern Ontario area and it’s way warmer than Edmonton yet I hate the cold with a passion, always have.
Thanks for showing different parts of Mexico. Guadalajara will probably be my landing ground in Mexico. 👏👏👏🙏
Awesome! Glad it was helpful!
Buenas noches José,
I got my temporary résidence visa Yesterday at the Mexican consulat here in Austin Texas!
Next step is getting down there sometime in June.
That is awesome! Congratulations! Next stop, Mexico!
Congratulations!!
Buenas tardes José !
Please keep your fingers crossed, tomorrow i go to the Mexican consulat here in Austin, to apply for my temporary résidence in Mexico.🤞🏻🤞🏿
That is awesome! Good Luck with everything! Thanks for sharing!
¡¡YaY!! 🤞🤞And good luck. I love living here in MX. 🎉🎉
@@cwisaac22 thank you, gracias! I'm way overdue for this
If I don't get my temporary résidence, hell, I'll just overstay my 180 days as a tourist and say f**k it!
@@marccano5061 I received my temp visa in Atlanta. It was straight forward. If you qualify financially, then you are approved. Let us know when you receive the visa!!
I’m a Mexican American currently living in Colorado, USA. Each time I watch your videos I keep falling in love with Mexico, my homeland, more and more. What really hit the nail on the head for me was when I visited during this last New Years. Everyone was nice and polite. I really want to live down there, but I’m scared at the same time. I’m scared I won’t be able to find a job and make a living. Even though the peso is worth more the dollar still currently beats it. I’m also afraid I’m going to regret it.
Even though I’m scared to do it, there’s this other part of me that tells me to go down there. To go and chase happiness.
Being scared is a natural reaction. But as you said you should be more scared you are going to regret not coming back to Mexico. Fear and Courage are the same emotion in the brain. Depends on how you act on something on how it is defined. Most people that do something courageous are very scared while they do it. You only live once. Best to take a chance than to continue thinking what if. Of course it wont be easy, but in time you will realize its even more difficult to do what you're doing right now instead of taking that leap of faith you have been wanting to take for so long. Good luck with everything!
@@JoseArteagaTravels Thank you! I needed to hear that.
@@MaryGwenDungan That’s a good idea! I’ll start to look into both of those options.
Go there before Mexico puts too many requirements to be able to live there.
Take your time to learn spanish, that will really increase your chances of success. Save money for six months and that will put you in a nice position to start. Good luck, whatever you choose. You can always go back if you dont like it or its difficult to make a living
Wow beautiful place, it would be great if you made these videos all around Mexico 🤗🤗
Working on it! I have a very limited budget and it does cost money to travel 😅✈️ But yes of course we wish to be able to travel all over Mexico. Slowly but surely!
Awesome video about life in Guadalajara. Does Jose ever mention what camera he uses? His video are so very high definition.
Glad you enjoyed it! Jose does mention it when asked. I asked him for you he says he is still using a GoPro 11 😅
@@JoseArteagaTravels I didn't expect a direct response, you being so busy traveling and creating videos : )
Guadalajara looks beautiful!
It reminds me of coyoacan en el DF,,,, Mexico and China are both rising
Hermano Jose y amigos,
Lo siento para su Malo experiencia estas en Estado Unidos. Muchas personas decentes de Latino Americano y Espana hace negativo experiencias, es muy triste y mentirses.
No bueno.
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Yes I totally agree! So beautiful out here in Guadalajara!
Muchas gracias por sus sentimientos. Todo pasa por una razon. Si no fuera por mis malas experiencias en Los Estados Unidos no pudiera de verdad valorar todo lo que tiene que ofrecer Mexico. Me siento afortunado de poder aver pasado todas mis experiencias y estoy orgulloso de llamar a Mexico mi hogar. Saludos y Gracias en compartir!
Mexico is eating China’s lunch. So many US industries are fleeing the authoritarian country for the land south of the border.
So cool to get to see Guadalajara after I had heard so much about it. Looking forward to the next videos.
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it!
Yesterday I read about the 99 cents store closing all of the stores in the USA, and the fact so many people have expressed concerns shows how vulnerable the situation is in the country. I even felt upset about it, for one of the last remaining options to shop for cheaper options is gone. When eggs were like 8 bucks a dozen at Ralphs, I used to go there and get them for $3. Some economists have also said that this is a concerning, signs that things are about to get much worse.
Near that 99 cents store, in LA, a middle class neighborhood, there's also a plasma center where not just the homeless go to donate but working people in general. Some donate as a part time job, like a man I meet who worked for the los Angeles airport. ( I even went there for some time after not being able to find work)
I have to go back to the USA cause I have business and errands to take care off. But there's a part of me inside that is dreading it.
I can already picture myself walking on the streets of LA and questioning whether to say hi or to ignore a passing stranger, cause the person could be unhinged. The coldness of the people, the indifference...I'll use this as an opportunity to prepare myself more before leaving the USA again, for when I came to Mexico I came for a family reunion, a party and decided to stay for a few months.
Unfortunately things are just bound to get worse in the US before they get any better. Had no idea the .99 cent stores were closing, you would think they would be thriving in such a horrible economy, but as you said it is a sign of the times and what is to come down the pike. Good luck on returning to the USA. Hopefully you will be able to use this as an opportunity to figure out what it is you need to do to finally get outta there and make your way to the safety of Mexico.
I live in Long Beach, CA where there are tons of homeless people and I am cautious about the possibility of crime happening anytime. I have been thinking of moving to Mexico for a long time but that time will come sooner as conditions in the USA deteriorate.
@@sr9253I've been attacked twice by homeless people in LA. One time I was smacked in the head by a homeless black woman in Carson. I was crossing the street, waiting for the light to cross, when she passes by me and hit me with a metal object. Not sure if it was a wrench.
I actually saw her passing by with the metal looking object at hand, and she was shouting at cars. But somehow it didn't occur to me she would attack me, for at the time I would see unhinged people daily doing crazy stuff but wouldn't mess with me.
But after getting whacked in the head several times, I ran away, and honestly I didn't want to hit her. But I called the police. When she was arrested she told the cops she wanted to kill me ( right in front of me). So she was charged with attempted murder. This was in 2018. Last year I got a letter saying she could be released over the new laws that have been passed. This incident also occurred the following day after coming from Mexico, from Sinaloa, when I was visiting family during vacation. And mention Sinaloa to any American and they'll say it's very Dangerous. I'm in culiacan at the moment and feels very safe. People are very friendly and warm. I have not meet a single mean person since I arrived in late January. And lots of families with kids everywhere, from parks to plazas, even at night.
all over Latin America seems to be improving.....
I totally agree! Seems like developing countries are starting to get more developed than already developed countries 😅
Awesome video!! Now I can show my family and friends what it looks like where I live. You're the best, Jose. ¡¡Gracias!! 🎉
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it and it can be so helpful! The first of many to come! Thanks for sharing!
You don’t see homeless encampments in Mexico like in American cities. Also it seems like there is less random violence and crime than the USA
Very keen with your observations. Even in the worse parts of town you feel much safer than in the worse parts of towns in the USA. Thanks for sharing
Tienes razón solo en el centro de la ciudad se ven unos pocos indigentes, por lo particular puedes caminar muy seguro, pero tampoco hagan confianza en barrios peligrosos, puede ser peligroso como en cualquier ciudad de 6 millones de habitantes.
One thing I noticed upon making a trip back to the USA for a couple weeks ago is that I saw a majority of sour, screwed up faces . I rarely have encountered this since I have been in Mexico , if ever. Only 2 or so strangers spoke to me in the states vs many people daily here in Mexico, even if it is just a smile. THAT is so refreshing and is a testament to the spirit of the Mexicans that live here. The mean faces you encounter in the USA just puts a dark cloud over your day. I noticed that Guadalajara appears to be much much cleaner and well maintained than Merida. Is this so everywhere you went ?
I totally agree with you about the US it is not as friendly as it is here in Mexico. Also yes I noticed that Guadalajara seems to be much cleaner than Merida. But I didnt get to explore the whole city. It was too big to explore completely in 1 week. But in the end I do think most of Guadalajara is much cleaner than Merida is from first impressions
another good show Jose i look forward to my first trip to Guadalajara and if i may add that wasn't mentioned Guadalajara is the birth place of Mariachi !!!
That's right also the birthplace of Tequila! Viva Jalisco! Viva Guadalajara! Viva Mexico!
I'm living my Mexican Dream
Awesome! Me too! Viva Mexico!
I have been wanting to go to Mexico for years and everything that I was told up here in the states I am believe the same thing ripped off completely I befriended a couple of guys at a job and getting into a in-depth discussion about the country and the culture I realized that I should have so now I am getting to travel there through the lens of a camera or phone now to see the country thanks for the video I will keep watching them
Awesome! Glad that my videos can help bring more insight to the situation. Thanks for sharing!
@@JoseArteagaTravels At this point I would be happy with just a little one room apartment and a job working and I understand hard work I have been doing it for 30 years if I had moved to Mexico it's not to try to change anything honestly it would be for enjoying life and meeting new people and also the food!But I do understand what you were saying about how much the US is and how it's a total rip off Mateo told me about how it's a lot more family oriented and a different pace of life compared to the states I really appreciate the insight about the country
Great video. Have a wonderful Sunday
Muchas Gracias! Glad you enjoyed it!
You know I went to GDL-Guadalajara, and it is Beautiful City, and the people were very nice and welcoming. I went to GDL back in March 2024. The last time I had gone to GDL was back in 1980 with a couple of friends. Sadly, they both have passed on. I even loved it back then and I remember how green it was when we were arriving on the plane. I would even buy a Vacation Home there. My Neice and her boyfriend went in February, a month before and she loved it for her first time. Actually, her parents did not want her to go because of the violence they heard. Her boyfriend talked to them, who has family there and they let her go. She loved it and she wants to go back.
That is great! So happy to hear you also enjoyed Guadalajara! Thank you so much for sharing!
Great visuals and info. Can’t wait to see more. 👍🏾 😊
Awesome! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic, to see you traveling...!
Awesome! Hope you enjoy the videos of the trip!
Esta hermoso Guadalajara !!!! ❤😊 saludos José vas bien con tus videos los veo asta el final ya viví 16 años en LA california y San Antonio Texas pero aquí estoy en n oaxaca ya llevo 3 años descansando 😅
Que bueno! Gracias en compartir! Viva Mexico!
Si José 😊❤
Not all Guadalajara looks like this; some areas are downright dangerous, vandalized, filthy and rundown.
That is very True just like any other huge City with Millions of people living in it and it's surrounding areas. I filmed a lot while I was here. Stay tuned for future episodes to see other parts of Guadalajara. We were just walking around Zapopan in this video. Thanks for sharing!
The same for downtown LA, new york las vegas, Philly, Indiana, and many others places here in the United States. There are very ugly and vey duty places, here too, and worse part is that people pay alot of money on rent to live in those rundown places.😂😂😂😂.@JoseArteagaTravels
I'll take Guadalajara over LA any day.
Enjoyed this walk about. Looking forward to your next installment, Jose! Guadalajara looks very different from my last visit there.
Glad you enjoyed it! This was shot in the Northern portion of Zapopan. I shot many videos in many areas of Guadalajara Hopefully you can recognize some of the other areas a bit more. The city is huge and each area very different. Hope to keep surprising you guys with my footage!
Great video Jose 🤙🏼 I definitely gotta check out GDL someday
Muchas Gracias! You really should! Coming from L.A I really think you will love it out here just as much as I did!
Jose, I feel the same way, too! I wish that I had relocated much, much earlier. I love all your videos, too! Enjoy, enjoy
Seriously that is the ONLY regret I truly have about moving to Mexico.... it was that I did not do it sooner. But hey everything happens for a reason. Just happy I am already here and loving life as I should! Viva Mexico!
It does seem so clean and sidewalks look more walkable as they look like they are in condition.
Jose, were you saying to eat out etc that the prices are better than in Merida?
I did notice last time we were in Merida prices increased on everything.
Thanks for this video.
From what I saw in the few days we were there yes it does seem like certain things are much cheaper. I also do think there is a major jump in prices out here in Merida. It was made more apparent when we were out in Guadalajara. It's actually getting a bit ridiculous with some items out here in Merida. The other day there was a local vendor at the park re-selling croissants made elsewhere at 80 pesos..... in Guadalajara we would find home made croissants and other high end baked goods at 20-30 pesos, 40 pesos if you wanted them filled with jam or cheese..... and they were 10x more delicious.... So yeah things are starting to get a bit outta hand out here in Merida.......
@@JoseArteagaTravels do you think you and Christian will relocate?
@@dianacook6337 You never know...... Stay tuned to find out! 😅
Wonderful video. I am looking forward moving to Mexico, possibly later this year.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Appreciate you doing this in a different city. If possible in your future vids, could you put Guadalajara in the title of your your tube so I can make sure I watch it. Sometimes not enough time too look at all the UA-cam vids of different items on here. I do thank you for posting about Mexico and all of the positives also.
Glad to hear that you enjoyed it so much! I will look into putting it in the title or thumbnail when applicable but for now just expect future videos for the time being to be showing scenes from Guadalajara since I recorded so much and have so much footage to share with you guys of this amazingly wonderful city.
I think the gals got lost but used the time well to shop for stuff and you were just tagging along so you taped it all! ❤
This was shot our first morning there. We actually just walked out of the Airbnb and tried to find a place for breakfast and we didn't have any plan or destination. We just found those spots on our morning walk through the neighborhood.
Thanks Jose once again for sharing your content. Guadalajara looks very beautiful I hope that I have the opportunity to see it someday.😊
Your very welcome! Glad to hear you enjoy the video!
Beautiful tress I. Full bloom
Do you know what kind of tree they are?
I actually have no idea what kind of trees they were. We were just visiting. It was all new to us as well.
The purple ones? They are called jacaranda
Jose, After living here in Mexico for many years I agree with you that Americans have some negative myths and views of Mexico. Like everything though in life, it's not all butterflies and rainbows here in Mexico like anywhere in the world. I think you're trying to sugar coat it, but that's your deal.
I totally agree with you. Life is far from perfect here in Mexico. This is just one video of many I have made. I do talk about the negatives of Mexico in some of my other videos. The reality is that everyone is different and we all want different things and view things differently. At least for me and what i want out of my life I prefer living in Mexico. In my opinion the positives of this country far out weigh the negatives. But that is just my own opinion. Some people prefer to live in other countries.
My wife and I love your videos bro, I have family in Merida and my wife has family in Guadalajara just wanted to comment that. Keep up the great work
That is awesome! I appreciate the kind words! Viva Mexico!
That is not the richest neighborhood in Guadalajara, they are in the surrounding area, the richest neighborhoods are Andares, Valle Real, Puerta de Hierro, Providencia, Bugambilias, for me the one with the most luxurious houses, and the Sao Paulo area , where the Checo perez driver fórmula 1 lives
That is awesome! thanks for sharing!
Happy to see this video posted! My favorite part of this area is: Tlaquepaque Guadalajara Don't try that fast three times..LOL :) So yeah I do NOT take insult to the fact the people are WAY more friendly than I am! I will admit that living in the USA for many years has made me LESS friendly and less inviting to strangers and with good reason... You are correct that we have been robbed of a much better lifestyle! my brother-in-law completed Medical School in Guadalajara ... but then he came back to the USA to practice medicine... apparently the education he got was adequate to help him pass the Medical exams needed in the USA to practice. I Love Mexico for many reasons. Thanks for this video.. looking forward to more from the area.
We also loved Tlaquepaque! Looking forward to sharing it with you guys soon! About the medical field I would argue they have much better doctors and education here in Mexico availble for the average citizen. I know the US might have more fancy stuff and certain good doctors availble to a certain income level but here in Mexico just about everyone has access to amazing health care. Looking forward to showing you more of our trip! Thanks for sharing! Viva Mexico!
@@JoseArteagaTravels I believe medical care is superior in Mexico. Not just better than in the USA but also Canada and many parts of Europe. I have wondered if it's the Culture or maybe more importantly lack of Governmental control>? Some things do NOT need the governments interference :)
Nice video. I rode from the Guadalajara airport to Michoacan last year. There is lot of money going back and forth there.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
I was in Guadalajara and I am not from US. I really impressed how people are happy there. But one thing I don't really understand how they build the relations or families. Each time I see the girls, they can meet with other boys in group of friends. And at the same time, they are happy to meet me. But I don't understand how respectful they are. I just lost connection with my family, and I don't understand if i find someone can trust them (girls). I have talked with one girl have a sex with me, and she is not from there. And she was talking with their friends and they offered her to meet with other boys even knowing we are couple with her. And she told me that It also means that it is normal to them to be in a big companies of people having a sex with each other and violate any agreement. It looks that they might be infaitful. In my culture it is not allowed and the partner means the person you can trust. That is not bad or good, it is just a different culture. And it confused me a lot. If someone can give any explanation, how is it there
I think it might just be the girls you are meeting. Most Mexican women hold more conservative values when it comes to dating culture. But it really depends on the part of Mexico you are in. Remember the USA is right next door and there is a huge influence on culture from there as well. I do know that being unfaithful is a thing in Mexican culture but again it all depends on where you are originally from and what your own expectations are. This is not an extremely strict culture but it is also not a completely loose one either. Coming from the USA i find Mexican Culture around love and relationships to be very conservative, but if you personally are coming from an extremely conservative culture then you might find Mexico to be much more liberal than what you are used to.
Loved this video. GDL has everything including a large International airport.
Thank you! Glad to hear you enjoyed it! We loved it out here as well! Thanks for sharing!
this brings back memories. as someone who lived in Zapopan for almost a yesr, and as someone who has carried a gun since i was legally old enough to get a carry permit, i obviously couldnt bring my sidearm with me to Mexico haha but when i walked four kilometers a day through the neighborhoods for exercise and to explore, i felt so SAFE that not once did i feel that i needed a gun. that was so mind blowing to me as an american.
meanwhile as a former door dasher i was reading an article of yet another door dasher getting shot while trying to pickup a DD order in the town i was living in before i went to mexico. i look forward to returning to mexico some day and not feeling the need to carry a weapon again.
You make a great point. I have many Americans reaching out to me and letting me know how they don't want to move to Mexico simply because they can not be strapped at all times for fear of danger and not being able to protect themselves. i really appreciate your honesty in letting the audience know exactly how safe it is out here in Mexico in most areas. So safe that you do not feel the need to be armed at all times. As a native born Floridian I know all too well what a mostly armed population looks like and it is not safe at all. In fact it gets to the point where you feel the need to get a gun simply for protection from everyone else having a gun. Thanks again for sharing with us! Viva Mexico!
Thanks!
Muchas Gracias!
I am not having a good time in the USA and people telling me that the cartels killing and kidnapping. I really enjoy your videos.
Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you'll find a way out soon! Glad to hear my videos are helping you!
@@MaryGwenDungan the thing is cartels are not prominent in the US because the governor is more strict on that. If I am not mistaken I believe it is called terrorist activity
Stayed in Mx city the staff was very accommodating never felt unsafe people “in the city were very nice.
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Noestro amigo Jose ...😊
Muchas Gracias!
What neighborhood were you in that looks like TJ … did you even go to the super nice neighborhoods ?
We were walking around Zapopan in Guadalajara Jalisco. This is considered a nice neighborhood and yes I also did walk around even nicer neighborhoods and will be showing them in future episodes.
Living in Mexico is a great option for one's mental health. My parents are looking to retire in some small town in Texas and they have to take into account MAGA people because we are Hispanic. I tell them that the Rio Grande Valley would be a great option and its cheaper. They would never move to Mexico like their son did but at least the RGV is a hybrid of both the US and Mexico. Living in Mexico one does not have to take into account the politics of the people around you. Mexicans do not wear their president on their sleeves nor put political offending bumper stickers on their vehicles. The most you will see in Mexico are general bumper stickers that read "PRI", or "PAN", etc. You will not see bumper stickers such as "I clean my gun with liberal tears." That is an example of bettering your mental health in Mexico! Peace out compadres and comadres!
Thanks for sharing!
Just came back from a turnaround trip to my state Nevada (Las Vegas) 4.00 for a 20 oz coke 1 pastrami Sandwich 15.00 usd ran out of there quick 😂😂😂
Wow that is crazy expensive! Thanks for sharing!
😢 I wanted to travel to L.V
@@franciscovidabajasur1900 you can still go but its nothing like in the 80s,90s or early 2000s when a weekday was 50 bucks a night at strip casinos
Jose, do you know of work a non-spanish speaking person could do in Mexico? I want to move soooooo bad, we love Merida!
Yes you would have to work as a Digital Nomad or perhaps teach English or some other remedial job. The minimum wage is Mexico is under $500 USD a month, so if you do not know Spanish or have any skills it will be extremely difficult for you out here. Here is a list I have on my website with online jobs you could do www.josearteaga.com/digital-nomad-jobs
Jose, you are wise beyond your years. I really appreciate you. I don't hear a lot of Americans talk the way you talk. You're full of substance. I am truly proud of you. Because of you, I am living in this beautiful country. I have to pinch myself frequently to assure myself this is real. I have never seen anything like this culture. The corporation, love, honesty, great sense of family, have moved me to tears several times. The love out here. No judgement, floors me thanks, Jose
I really appreciate the kind words thank you! Glad to hear my videos have been so helpful. I totally agree with you Mexico is amazzing! Thanks for sharing!
Your videos are well done. My gf who is Mexican lives in Veracruz. She said economy is terrible and getting worse where shes at.
I met a backpacker who traveled from Ecuador to Mexico city. He said only in Oaxaca did he see a lot of gaffitti "gringo go home" and he said immigration being strict in southern Mexico
Many cities are rationing water in Mexico including Mexico City.
I met several men from Guadalajara a while back and they said its a nice city but expensive and many people speak English there. Ive been to Guadalajara 2x.
Muchas Gracias for the kind words! Thanks for sharing with us!
Let me guess, you're girlfriend is a rightwinger and is going to vote for el prian?😝
Just curious did you travel by car or airplane from Yucatan to Jalisco?
We flew there. It was only a 2 1/2 hour flight. If we would have driven there it would have been over 24 hours of travel
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I got Rob too. 500 dollars Las Vegas 70 old man Park lot gun. Black guy 4
Sorry to hear that! Las Vegas can be a very dangerous place. Glad you're ok! Thanks for sharing
I would love to move to Mexico
Better food love to get away from all the government control in the us
Awesome! Sounds Great! Thanks for sharing!
We also seriously considered Xalapa, the multi-university town with incredible food, climate, access to nature etc but then we read the safety from crime was literally 1/100, 100 being safest :(
Perhaps you should go visit and see it for yourself instead of just blindly believing what you have read. We have all been told how dangerous Mexico is and the more I explore this amazing country the more I realized i have been lied too. There are many places in the USA that are labeled or considered very safe until you actually visit them and quickly realize how dangerous they actually are. I have never been to Xalapa but if you say it is a place with multiple universities then perhaps its not as dangerous as they make it out to be. I actually did a quick google search in Spanish on Xalapa and it seems to have an elevated amount of petty crime going on in the city but not necessarily dangerous. Hopefully you can find a much better option that is much safer from any kind of crime. Thank you so much for sharing
@@JoseArteagaTravels this was as reported by locals...not the generic "Mexico is dangerous" propaganda. It seems to have gotten worse in the last few years. We love Merida and GDL and plan to visit Xalapa anyway, because it was highly recommended (back in 2019) since we appreciate classical music and just that it was all around a well kept secret...back then!
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There's native Americans from Alaska north America All the way to Chile south America.. outside that would be Europeans and so forth
Thanks for sharing!
I’m from Guadalajara every time I go down there I realize how much people are so much more happy than people live in the states
Beautiful city you are from and well said! Thank you so much for sharing!
Don't forget that Tequila and Puerto Vallarta are part of Jalisco
I did not forget. We just didn't have enough time or money to go visit the whole state of Jalisco. We just spent the whole week exploring the Guadalajara area. Thanks for sharing
Is this ave Aurelio Ortega?
Anyway i was carjacked and kidnapped back in 1998 in providencia ( exactly on ave Eulogio parra and yaquis). For the people they're not familiar with Guadalajara this is the beverIy hills of Guadalajara . I was tortured for 2 weeks and left in desert 3 hours away from the city at night without shoes 😢
The wirst part is when finally i got to the freeway or carratera when i was put under arrest by cops for almost a week until i could have called a friend of mine who was a prosecutor in the city.
Well by personal experience i don't believe mexico it's as safe as you're telling everyone.
PS: i have other personal stories about how it's not that safe
By the way I know exactly where you are filming it calls colonia Seattle in Zapopan close to Avila Camacho and avenida Américas
That was 26 years ago. Things have changed since then. Not just here but all over the world. Thanks for sharing. So happy Mexico is not like that anymore
Last year my friend the prosecutor was kidnapped in broad daylight and the body was never found.
You are right the world has changed but for the worst . Back then everywhere was safer 😮
Anyways, Good luck,
The U.S. is the unhappiest place on earth.
Sounds about right.... Thanks for sharing
I hope that you didn’t get talked into a Torta Ahogada. The one thing that I don’t like in Guadalajara.
Sorry to hear you didn't like it! I was a bit apprehensive at first, but I just had to try one and i was actually pleasantly surprised by how much I actually like them!
Me quiero comprar un terreno,,,😊
ok! Mucha Suerte con todo!
Nice sidewalks 😂
Thanks for sharing!
I'd rather die happy at a Pollo Feliz in Mexico, than die miserable at a Pollo Loco in the USA. 😊
Jaja very well said! I second that motion! Viva Mexico! Viva Pollo Feliz!
I believe there are many beautiful places in the US. Why else do people from all over the world want to go there. Putting down America for Mexico doesn’t do anyone any service. You’re talking apples and oranges. I love Mexico, my parents are from there but, my loyalty is in the states. The government in the US helps millions of Mexican families. Where if in Mexico would be dirt poor. Ty
I don't hate the USA I am just very critical of it because I love it so much and want for it to be better. In the meantime I have found my happiness here in Mexico and I can not hide the fact that Mexico is much better in many categories these days than the USA. The main reason so many people from around the world seek shelter in the USA is due to all the free handouts that do not exist to that capacity anywhere else in the world. Also many of the immigrants who come to the USA are escaping really bad situations in their home countries. It's a complicated topic and too much to get into in this comment, but as I said before the main reason I am here and so many other Americans are moving to Mexico these days is because they are just going to where they are treated best and can have a better quality of life and that means something very different to many people. Thanks again for sharing with us.
Most expats go to Mexico because they are treated better not necessarily because who they are but because they are of a higher financial status. Social classes exist all over the world and money talks and BS walks. The ultra poor in Mexico know of only a couple things, survival and upon where their next meal will come from. Yes, like in America and many countries around the world, there are many dark places. Mexico is not exempted. But I digress, and happy for you in a land rich in culture and diversity. God bless America and Mexico.
There are bad parts of Mexico, but the same could be said of the USA. Unfortunately there are still a lot of biases when it comes to Mexico. People see the border and all the immigrants coming in, but the truth is most immigrants are no longer Mexicans.
Thanks for sharing!
Jose, why do you start out with titles like I was robbed? It makes it sound like Mexico is dangerous!
It is to get the attention of people so they can click on it and watch it. By the way I was robbed as are most of us who were told lies about Mexico. The word can be used in many different ways it doesn't just mean to be robbed at gun point, it can be robbed of an experience or many other things. Hope that helps answer your question.
Mexico is getting better while America is becoming a third world country Jose!
Sounds about right. Thanks for sharing
quick video! it went fast . . . I´m glad you keep enjoying life and finding positive things in Mexican-pan de las Tunas. ha ha good for you and your wife . . watch out this year though . not in Mexico necessarily they say things will get mean in the world with WW-III already almost here with warmonger Israel and the US poking on the bee hive of the Arabs . . don´t want to sour your day but it´s my obligation to tell you as a friend. . . I hope bad things don´t reach us very soon . . . Greetings
I'm sure we will be fine out here in Mexico as most of the economy will help supply both sides of whatever conflict arrises. I only see Mexico getting stronger as the rest of the world gets weaker. Thanks for your concern and for sharing with us.
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Thank you for your kind words!
While your comments about Guadalajara might be correct, you simply cannot do a service to the Mexican people of the entire country by stating that there is no poverty and everything is so perfect. Open your eyes and shut your mouth.
You are right, if you watch the rest of my channel you get to see other parts of the country that are considered "poor" by certain standards. I never say things are perfect out here to the point where nothing goes wrong or that Mexico is an Utopia. I just point things out as I see them. In this video I was just walking around a certain affluent neighborhood in a very affluent city and basically bringing up the fact that as a foreigner we are led to believe this does not exist in Mexico. That Mexico is only poor and violent, which could not be ay further from the truth. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts.
Just a talk, you have not shown anything that can show or proof that Mexico is rich country. Just talk without proof mean nothing
I totally agree with you. No one should be listening to some random UA-camr without doing any research themselves. In fact you should google it or even search Wikipedia so you can see it for yourself. No need to take my word for it, you should research it yourself. Thank you so much for your insight.
Yes, it’s beautiful. But please don’t put down America. Mexico can thank USA $$. Our Taxes paying for lots of stuff there. But Mexico is beauty. Drive away a few miles a you will find very humble poor areas. Enjoying videos. This place is prettier than where you live. I guess I won’t be moving there since they don’t want Americans to move there. Sad. This was a depressing video. I am a teacher and had wanted to tutor creative arts. Yep, seems you guys think all Americans are Lying. I did notice streets are in bad condition.
ok! Thanks for sharing
@@JoseArteagaTravels Just remember many that watch your videos are from America and they may feel as insulted as I was. If u keep talking that way about Americans the !$ will stop as people won’t come. I would never talk about another country as you have on your past video. I have enjoyed watch for a few years but I won’t anymore. You might rewatch an listen to yourself. Not nice.
@MaryGwenDungan Mmmm it goes both ways, they both need each other...
@Swim136 As a newly retired U.S. citizen from a beautiful area in CA and a former exchange student to Guadalajara, I must respectfully disagree. I am not offended by what José says. I find much of what he says is simply factual. He is just not sugar coating, or trying to euphemize the way he states his thoughts. Now we also need to realize that the streets here, even in good areas will not be as groomed as they are in the U.S. People need to be adaptable, or moving here will not be a good fit. I am moving down to this area by the end of the year. That being said, I am proud to be an American who has had many advantages from the U. S. Unfortunately, my children are having a harder time living the American Dream in our current economic situation than my generation did. Simply put, I was not offended by anything Jose said and I’ve always loved the Mexican people since I was an exchange student here for the first time in 1978. I have returned and I still keep in touch with that same family all these years later. I find the Latin culture in general to be very warm and welcoming.