They LOVE Living in Lake Chapala- Here’s Their Advice to Others Moving to Mexico
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- Опубліковано 26 лют 2022
- Kelli and Korey moved to Lake Chapala from Texas in 2022. After visiting Mexico for years they had no idea the was a place with perpetual spring in Mexico. Now, they call Lake Chapala home and are happier than ever!
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Nice video!! Mexican people are very friendly. Mexico a world in just one country; you will find out jungle, desert, forest, beautiful beaches, ruins of ancient cultures. You won't miss US cause you live close Guadalajara there are the same restaurants and many American franchises.
I am Mexican and LOVE living in lake Chapala!!! Simply the best weather! The best people! Everything there is just fantastic! We are so lucky as Mexicans to have a place like this!
Claro que si!
My families is from all
Over this lake. Mexcala, Tlachichilco, san juan, san nicolas, jocotepec. Etc….
Thank you for speaking so dearly of my people Mexicanos. You are our family now 🎉
We always welcome everyone to my country, enjoy your new home, welcome family.
Greetings from Dallas. Your story sounds very much like mine. I went to Lake Chapala to check it out since a friend from Dallas had purchased a home there. I toured 5 homes with a Realtor on that visit. Upon returning to Dallas, I could not get Ajijic out of my mind. After about 4 months of searching for homes online, I put a house under contract sight unseen and I close next month. I would love to connect with you. It is amazing how easy I have found it to make friends there but would be great to connect with others from the Dallas area as a support network. Thanks for a great video!
Thanks for watching! I’ll share your comments with Kelli and Korey
The since of family and friend and love is strong the calm the slower pace is mind blowing the fresh food is the best and I can't wait to move to Mexico.
That's awesome Brian! Congrats on your move
I was so happy to hear that people there to young people with special needs. My Son is also Autistic 23 yrs old.thank you for the information.
You guys should connect!
I am currently in Queretaro and I'm heading to Lake Chapala in October. Thanks for sharing your experience and the tour!
Great video, thanks for putting it together. I’m from Ft Worth and planning to move to the Chapala area soon. I will use the Mexico Relocation Guide for sure. Thanks again and hope to meet you soon..
Thanks Robert
I am in Los Angeles and going to Lake Chapala for a visit in january.I am very excited and this video was very helpful.
I like how you guys explaining everything in a simple way, I’m happy for you guys. it’s our goal me & my wife to have a similar opportunity in moving to Mexico for retirement, (we are from Michigan), & looking forward to gain your advice on how & where to start from, looking forward to hear back from you. Thx
Thanks for sharing! Looking for a place of ease and joy. Love to know that the Mexicans are friendly and welcoming.
Thanks for making this video with the details! My wife and I enjoyed some time in a little hotel in Ajijic about 3 years ago. I have been retired (early!) now for a couple of years and am very seriously considering moving to that area 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks for posting this. I love that you thought about Panama first then decided on Lake Chapala.
Hola I'm currently in south Africa but due to the unfortunate collapse in the Power structure of loadshedding, I'm ready to leave. I lived for 3
Years in Tj. Im considering lake chapela. I can't take very hot climate so although I like Merida I think it's too hot. What's your take on These areas?
BIENVENIDOS neighbors! I'm just a few minutes down the road from Raquet Club in San Juan Cosala and will be back later in April! Driving down to spend a longer amount of time and bringing the whole 4 legged family. Can't wait! Glad to see you're enjoying yourselves. It's a magical place. Hope to see you around! ;)
How do you get your 4 legged family transported to this area from California? Several day drive… pet friendly hotels?
Love these kinds of videos..interviews & family ❤
Me too Laura! They're a special family too! so Kind
Very nice video, welcome to the RC.
"Perpetual Spring", love that. My goal is research every area in Mex with a similar climate. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for watching LJ
Day three….those roosters are already beginning to sound like dinner!! I used to travel quite a bit to the area and loved it very much! I also spent a lot of time in Oaxaca. Health issues prevented my husband and I from being able to seriously consider moving there. I wish you much happiness!
Thank you. Very helpful!
Thanks for watching
Hello I’m new from Oceanside, California I love AJIJIC been there many times😊
This video was very useful. I've been contemplating retiring to Mexico, and Chapala, Ajijic is definitely one of the cities I've been thinking about.
I'm nearly 60 and single, would you recommend this area to a single female?
Thanks again for sharing your story with us. 🌷
Glad it was helpful!
The USA has become hostile with rules & regulations stressful , Retirement in America is out of the question
Mexico is sounding more and more wonderful each day! The American dream seems like it is gone.
@@MexicoRelocationGuide places in California some gas ⛽️ stations are at 7 dollars kid you not & they still want to hit us with a 12,500 health plan tax they've lost their minds
Curious if you have become accustomed to the roosters crowing?
nice life! congrats :)
Looks like you made the right choice, I wish you the best! We are planning a trip there this year to check it out. If we decide to move there, what all is required to bring our 2 doggies with us? Thank you.
God bless you.guys...live the real life......enjoy life Gus you deservert! You guys work hart allready...! Enjoy real life.....God bless you....
We lived there 10 years and I promice I hope you
Will not regret the day!
If you live without illness,
God bless. But this has a
Finite end.
Nice video ❤
Thanks for the visit- glad you liked it
Great video guys! Were you warned about the mudslides/landslides that happen at the Racket Club/Cosalá area when it pours? I recommend La Cima del Copal, great food and magnificen view of the lake, about 5 minutes away from your home. Oh... DO NOT go to Mazamitla/Michoacán (across the lake) just yet. There is a horrific drug cartel war going on there (see the news related to San José de Gracia, next to Mazamitla). Take care and enjoy. 🐱
I am sure they were. Their realtor is a local
Your video really touched me. I too recently retired from a well-paying engineering job in the states, and want very much to move to Mexico! My wife is Mexican, and I speak Spanish fairly well. We visited Ajijic and Chapala areas a few years ago and found it the perfect mix of beautiful, tranquil, great weather, things-to-do, and yet close enough to a large city (Guadalajara) in case one needs things only available in a big city (or just to visit). I really liked the idea of conducting "online business", because even though I had a very good job, I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit (hate "punching a clock").
I mainly wanted to say thank you for the motivation!
Thanks for sharing 🙂
I’ve relocated many times in my life, I know how difficult the readjustment can be. I’ve crossed cultures in the process. I was born in Mexico (1953), exited in 56 at the age of 3. Grew up in the Wash. DC area. Moved to Puerto Rico as a teenager, lived there 4-years. Then back to the DC area for working years. I retired a few years ago & moved to Asheville NC…..lower cost of living. I have wanted to move to Lake Chapala. How’s it going after months in Mexico? Are you home sick for the US?
Congratulations live love and spread kindness. Would love to know about what houses selling for now?
Hi Brian! Houses in the Racquet club are on the higher end for sure. Like in the 400s and up. However, in Ajijic there are other beautiful neighborhoods where houses sell for $150k-mid 200s
enjoyed hearing your story... we've visited Ajijic 5 or 6 times in the past few years and we are making the move from California in September, did you find your driver through the Mexico relocation guide? And I'm assuming she drove her own car to Ajijic?
yes- they found their realtor, driver, and moving company through our Mexico Relocation Guide.
Much to love about Lake Chapala, but I'd be careful about expecting a "perpetual spring." From my experience, while it is sunny, warm and dry for most of the year, you have some very hot temperatures in May and part of June...with not much in the way of air-conditioning, and some pretty chilly temps at night and mornings...with not much in the way of heating.
That sounds like spring to me - it’s not a good start perfect but it is comfortable all year
Yes, I was surprised about such heat during some of the months and also the chilly weather in the "Winter." It seems to be getting hotter all over the world.
I've done a lot of online research about internet speeds and quality there and have been dismayed. But you, Korey, speak highly of it. Can I ask what download speeds you get, who the provider is, and are the good speeds you get limited to a few neighborhoods or gated communities? And if you don't mind sharing, what gated community are you two in? Your setting looked very nice. Thanks.
They’re in the racquet club
Welcom
Gracias!
They have a beautiful home!
They really do! They sold it recently and moved back to Texas but yes it’s a beautiful home
@@MexicoRelocationGuide For some reason, I'm not too surprised....I wasn't sure but I sensed she was sad but was thinking maybe she was just new to it all and nervous. Hope they are happy. Love your channel!
They loved Ajijic- but needed to be closer to their daughter in college
@@MexicoRelocationGuide I totally understand that! If I take the plunge I'd be leaving a lot of family and it's the #1 thing forcing me to really think this through. I'm researching as much as I can right now and your channel helps so much, thank you!
Can you share the moving company that you used to move you from us to Mexico in my case I’ll have have my furniture because they’re brand new & expensive
All of our contacts are part of our Mexico Relocation Guide- to get acess you have to purchase our guide mexicorelocationguide.com/guide/
Not sure where you’re coming from (I can from California) but Best Mexico Movers is who I used. Extremely organized & good! I got my delivery in 48 hours of crossing , no customs problems, no damage or losses in trans loading. I did a partial self move by taking U-haul to Laredo & that cut price in half. They even dropped off U-haul for me & drove me across border to airport! Because they don’t mix goods with anybody else (like larger van lines) you don’t have extended timelines or risk items going to wrong place. ;)
How far in advance before my retirement should I start my relocation to Mexico endeavors? Is there anything I need to do in advance? I’ll be retiring in the fall of 2025 at 59 years old can’t wait!!!
I’m really thinking the lake Chapala area I would like to try to find an apartment to check it out first or an Airbnb.
I’m traveling solo. Someone would like to rent me a bedroom for a month or two in Lake Chapala area???
You should secure your residency visa as soon as possible
Then go on a scouting trip if you’re still not sure where you want to live
I am currently in Playa del Carmen and am looking for somewhere that has a more moderate climate . Lake Chapala sounds pretty good. I am wondering if Lake Chapala is walkable, which is an absolute necessity for me. Thanks for another great video.
Hi! Lake Chapala is an area made up of a few towns. They are all connected by a main highway and back streets. In my opinion it is very walkable if you are a stable walker. If you have mobility issues, it can be hard to walk between Ajijic and San Antonio Tlayacapan. Because there are a lot of cobblestone streets. However, Chapala is less bumpy because their cobblestone streets are smoother. But it all depends where in Lake Chapala you are referring to?
@@MexicoRelocationGuide Not sure what parts of Lake Chapala as I am not familiar with it. I am researching different please in Mexico and am always looking for information and ideas.
Were you guys able to get the permanent residency visa, being younger retirees? I've heard they aren't offering them, even if they qualify financially - unless you're over 60... I'm afraid to buy property without having that first... just curious how you guys did it.
They got temp residency visas- but it’s bot a problem. They’ll renew them for 4 years then they can be perm residents. And you can buy property regardless of residency. Although we do recommend renting for a year at least.
@@MexicoRelocationGuide Thanks! I'm concerned about having to requalify financially after 4 years and having to leave if I buy a house and can't (i.e. spend my $ on a house). I keep hearing that is happening to people, but I know some who just convert to permanent without being asked for financials.
I am interested in information about the driver you used. We have two dogs and do not want to ship them nor do we want to take out vehicle there. I love the idea of hiring a driver. I never heard of this. Thank you!
Hi Margie
All of our recommended contacts are included in our directory when you purchase the Mexico Relocation Guide
Check out what’s included here
Mexicorelocationguide.com/guide
@@MexicoRelocationGuide we purchased it!
May I ask how much a house costs there where you’re at in USD? It’s beautiful.
They live in a very high end neighborhood of Lake Chapala called the racquet club. Houses there sell starting at $8,000,000 Pesos. About $450k USD
Price of the home ?
I would like to reach Korey and Kelly. I too am from Dallas with 45yr Aviation Career. Semiretired. In Ajijic the next 2-days with Realtor to check out the Area. Lived Intl. most of my Career. Larry
Hi Larry, sorry but I can't give out their contact information for security reasons
They seem like a really nice couple, but they've only been there three weeks? How about interviewing someone who's been there a year or longer? Someone who's had to deal with maybe water or electricity going out? Roof dogs? Wandering packs of dogs? Cohetes? Relying on repair people to show up who then don't? I'd feel more confident about coming down if I felt I was getting a more-rounded report. Thank you.
I have about 20 other videos with people who have lived there for years 😀
We have been in Ajijic
10 years and have seen it all. Weigh the
Good and bad. One
Is knowing right from wrong info., some will
Lie for hits on u-tube!
They need to police post in order to know
Exactly what goes on
Here!
Hi guys I want to ask you about your House. Did you guys buy a house right away? Because I've read that Mexican immigration won't let you buy a house until 1 year after living there.
Yes they bought their house right away. And immigration doesn’t care when you buy you’re house 😀. You can buy a house as a tourist
@@MexicoRelocationGuide Wow! Can I contact you?
@@anaaguilar3647 sure. Info@mexicorelocationguide.com
As they say, that's not true. I bought my house right away also without having VISA status.
Can you still buy a house if not moving there permanently? I plan on being there for our winter months. If we're under 180 dayss/year, do we need to get a residency? Thanks!
I also want to animal rescue work in Mexico. How was it coming down with your pets? That’s my main concern. I guess you were driven?
They hired a driver yes- which they found in our Relocation Guide
mexicorelocationguide.com/guide/
Shhhhhhhhh...secret 😊
👍😃😃👍👍👍
Saludos! 👍🏼👍🏼
Roosters never stopped yelling the whole time during the interview. Has to be annoying. I would get a condo for that reason only. Wow. Good luck. 😂
Even in a condo, there might be roosters down the street crowing all day long
Lake Chapala is one of the most polluted lakes in the entire world! The people the Mexican people that live upstream from the river that flows into the lake are so polluted that people are getting cancer leukemia and every other disease known to mankind especially the children! They've allowed all kinds of industry to be built on its shores and major cattle ranches and farms and pesticides and fertilizers run off into the river plus the industries dump their effluence into the river it all goes into lake chapala!
The water may look beautiful and may look clear and very inviting but it's hiding A deadly secret poison!
I would recommend if you move to Mexico don’t expect it to America. I’m from Italy moved to Vallarta 25 years. I live in in a town with the Mexican. I now have god children here and we are part of a beautiful Mexican family. I personally think the expats are ruining the town and prices have gone up. I guess expats means Americans and Canadians. They don’t learn Spanish they stick in a certain part of town. I don’t understand moving somewhere and not being with people from the country your in. Good luck to anyone moving to another country enjoy the people and culture where you go. Good luck to everyone again!! This Chanel is great I think it’s best one out here for Mexico!!
I noticed the large gated driveways and walls. Do you live in a gated community? Or, is your home behind walls? Does it snow there in the wintertime? Or, does it snow anywhere in Mexico in the wintertime? Are you comfortable with how the Mexican government operates? It seems the US Federal government has become inundated by graft, corruption, payoffs and special interest favoritism to such a degree that so many of the people I know no longer trust the Executive Branch. The once honest federal employee who pledged to treat and serve all Americans equally no longer exists. Civil service people seem intent on punishing regular middle class working folks. Do you see this type behavior as a gringo/yankee in Mexico?
They lived in a gated community called the Racquet Club- it never snows in Ajijic. It might get to freezing at a rare evening but never snows. Kelli and Korey were my guests on this video. Many of our customers love living in Mexico and corruptioin isn't something they have dealt with in their day to day because most of them never have to deal with the government outside of immigration. So it doesn't affect them as much. But yes, there is corruption in Mexico like there is in any developed country
You need at least 4000 meters elevation to have any real snowfall in most of Mexico. It used to snow as low as 3000, but you know, climate thing. If you want snow, the Northern states sometimes have it at lower elevations.
Ugh
Why does a well-educated American who taught English for a living say "relator" instead of "realtor"? 🤔
I think that's a perfectly good way of saying it. Not sure why that would bother someone so much
@@MexicoRelocationGuide It doesn't bother me at all. I'm just curious. It would be the equivalent of a mathematician saying that 3+2x4=20 instead of 11. It would raise some eyebrows, that's all.