Is THIS the best neighborhood in Guadalajara? (NOT Colonia Americana)

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  • Опубліковано 26 лис 2024

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  • @alex-wittman
    @alex-wittman  Місяць тому +13

    This is one of my favorite videos I've ever published 🥹 It was so much fun filming with my friend Giulia--how perfect was the name of the wine bar at 11:01?! What do you think of Providencia??

    • @miguel-h
      @miguel-h Місяць тому

      Giulietta? Serendipity! 😅

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  Місяць тому +1

      @@miguel-h right?! Too perfect!

    • @DannyMallinder
      @DannyMallinder Місяць тому

      Considering finding a place there

  • @birdienamnams
    @birdienamnams Місяць тому +5

    Having lived there for five years, Providencia remains my favorite neighborhood due to its excellent location and beautiful lush surroundings.

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  Місяць тому +1

      It's so green over there--especially after all the rain we've had!

    • @luperamos7307
      @luperamos7307 Місяць тому

      Do you have any advice how to look for a house or an apartment there? A particular website? Everything I see is so expensive

  • @michaelsmith2078
    @michaelsmith2078 Місяць тому +15

    Hi Alex?
    Today I checked out the Chapalita area. This is the nicest area I have been to thus far in Guadalajara. Maybe a video of this area would be good

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  Місяць тому +2

      Chapalita is lovely! Great suggestion!

    • @1SLPMOM
      @1SLPMOM Місяць тому

      Estoy de acuerdo!

    • @KWilliams22
      @KWilliams22 Місяць тому

      ​@@alex-wittman yes please 🙏

    • @luperamos7307
      @luperamos7307 Місяць тому

      It always depends for who. For retirees it's not bad, but it's also quite expensive. But appears to be much safer than most of Mexico.

  • @roundpaws
    @roundpaws Місяць тому +10

    I ❤ this type of video. I want to see more of Provi and other areas. Would be great to have apartment tours and/or pricing, grocery stores etc for people, considering it as a neighborhood to live in.

  • @tomklein5132
    @tomklein5132 Місяць тому +6

    I've lived in GDL for one month now and i really enjoy your neighborhood videos. im looking to get an apartment next month and your videos are helping me decide where to go. i currently live near the intersection of arcos and nino herores. i like it everything i need is close by but i need an apartment

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  Місяць тому +3

      Best of luck with your apartment hunt! I hope you find a place you love!

  • @bambola70clod
    @bambola70clod Місяць тому +8

    Chapalita is also a very nice neighborhood, greetings from La Paz. BCS

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  Місяць тому

      Yes, I would like to spend more time getting to know Chapalita!

  •  Місяць тому +5

    😯👉I'am from Guadalajara, graduated from UAG School of Medicine. Back in the day, this area was kind of my way back and forth to Med-School campus Providencia. In the last few years I have taken my friends from Sweden, Denmark, Norway & Germany to visit this city district, and they liked Providencia and Terranova as well.
    T‍hey also loved that linear Park ‘’Camellón Pablo Neruda'' 🌳🌳🌳
    You were pretty close to my house in 👉 1:52 'Colinas de San Javier' I have Los Colomos as my next door neighbour and as my back yard too 🌲🌲

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  Місяць тому +2

      Colinas de San Javier is a beautiful neighborhood with some incredible homes!

  • @cindyk3076
    @cindyk3076 Місяць тому +2

    Providencia looks like a pretty area with nice shopping and eating choices, thanks for the tour!

  • @CL-rh8ti
    @CL-rh8ti 16 днів тому

    Love the focus on neighborhoods. You two brought such a good commentary as well. Great video!

  • @PerfectFitHomes
    @PerfectFitHomes Місяць тому +1

    It looks super cute , I’m sure. I love the different feels of each part of town. Like your friend said, it seems like there is something for everyone.

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  Місяць тому +1

      Yes, Guadalajara has something for everyone!

    • @christianm.s.492
      @christianm.s.492 21 день тому

      Go home you illegal gringos stop gentrifications you dusplace mexicans and you dont pay taxes you illegal invadors

  • @aidewimber6455
    @aidewimber6455 Місяць тому

    I lived in Providencia for about 2 years before moving to Vancouver- near Punto Sao Paolo - total flash back watching this video! I miss it and hope to be able to go back one day and buy or rent a place there...

    • @luperamos7307
      @luperamos7307 Місяць тому

      What was so good about providencia? Is that the best neighborhood in Guadalajara to move to if you factor in price, safety, etc?

  • @DanielRQ06
    @DanielRQ06 Місяць тому +1

    Absolutely right; Providencia it is the best neighborhood to live. A lot of parks, coffee shops, restaurants… all packed in a friendly little town vibe.

  • @davebacon6194
    @davebacon6194 Місяць тому +1

    Excelente información, presentada con la gracia y estilo habituales, ¡gracias Alex!

  • @journeykendrick
    @journeykendrick Місяць тому

    Loved this video. Very helpful and hope to see more!

  • @janeberryman3581
    @janeberryman3581 Місяць тому +3

    👍 keep showing the city

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  Місяць тому +2

      I hope to do more of these neighborhood tours around Guadalajara!

    • @janeberryman3581
      @janeberryman3581 Місяць тому

      @@alex-wittman good and you don’t see much of that in Guadalajara as opposed to Mexico City videos so it’s something untapped

  • @patmenrod
    @patmenrod Місяць тому

    I'm a local here in Guadalajara and I can confirm that Gaspar's burgers are the best!!! The one with habanero (Del Chef burger) YUM! 🖤

  • @birdienamnams
    @birdienamnams Місяць тому +1

    I adore the Ladrón de Guevara neighborhood because it retains its residential character while being close to the Colonia Americana. It has broad boulevards with medians and ramrods full of trees. It's also one of the areas in Guadalajara with houses in a design that I haven't seen anywhere else: they are raised above the street level by more than a meter and have walls made of slatted volcanic stone. That, I suppose, is done to prevent local floods.

  • @imogenequest56
    @imogenequest56 Місяць тому +4

    It looked lovely. What is the rental market like? Could you do a video on that with price ranges?

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  Місяць тому

      I would check out inmubles 24 to start getting an idea of the rental market in Provi. Like my friend Giulia said in the video, lofts/studios start around $10,000 MXN.

  • @ivonnepavaan7521
    @ivonnepavaan7521 Місяць тому

    Excellent video Alex. Congrats!

  • @Donjl0513
    @Donjl0513 Місяць тому +1

    Visita los alrededores de plaza del sol. Colonias como ciudad del sol , jardines del sol y recidencial victoria . Jardines del bosque tambien , esta por expo Guadalajara ( centro de exposiciónes ). Visita la zona de plaza andares ( de personas ricas de verdad ) . Bless 😄❤️

  • @p.c.h.6721
    @p.c.h.6721 Місяць тому

    Please show more neighborhoods! Thanks for showing Providencia ❤

    • @christianm.s.492
      @christianm.s.492 21 день тому

      Dont come you illegal invadors you destroy México and displace mexicans , yank33 go home

  • @Mannycreated
    @Mannycreated Місяць тому +1

    There is this bakery/cake place in providencia. It’s so delicious. I recommend you check it out. It’s called “Florence Providencia”

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  Місяць тому +2

      A friend of mine recommended that spot & when we walked by, there was a looooong line outside! I will definitely need to check it out next time I’m in Providencia 🥰

  • @Stevenfrijol
    @Stevenfrijol 20 днів тому

    Great Video.

  • @minneramirez5275
    @minneramirez5275 Місяць тому

    If you Ever want to come and visit Cocula on a Sunday I will more that happy to show you around... You can see live Mariachi and try the best Birria around town..

  • @singwithoutlimits
    @singwithoutlimits Місяць тому +1

    Fantastic. Thank you!! ❤

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for watching! Hope you found it helpful 🥰

    • @singwithoutlimits
      @singwithoutlimits Місяць тому

      @@alex-wittman very!

    • @christianm.s.492
      @christianm.s.492 21 день тому

      Go home you illegal invadors stop displacing mexicans

  • @waynevandermeer3050
    @waynevandermeer3050 Місяць тому

    Saludos de Michigan. I’ve been to Guadalajara before but now after watching this video I’m anxious to go there. Getting tired of the Bucerias scene.

  • @johnlennon7228
    @johnlennon7228 Місяць тому +1

    La colonia "Colinas de la Normal" te gustará.
    Tiene muchos jardines , puedes moverte en bicicleta, está cerca del centro (escuelas, hospitales, unidades deportivas, templos, mercados) , clase media tradicional, muy bonita.

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  Місяць тому +1

      ¡Muchas gracias por la recomendación! La voy a visitar 🤓

  • @jpsmusicandmore5457
    @jpsmusicandmore5457 Місяць тому

    Cool video Alex. Thank you

  • @axl_angulo00
    @axl_angulo00 Місяць тому

    Now I'm craving some Tacos Providencia lol if you haven't tried them, they're on Av. Ruben Dario

  • @uoohoo99
    @uoohoo99 Місяць тому

    I'm sold!!!!

  • @mdrichards
    @mdrichards Місяць тому +1

    Looks like a nice area! How was the sourdough? 👀

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  Місяць тому

      The sourdough was ❤️‍🔥 will def be buying again!

  • @WiseOwl-1
    @WiseOwl-1 5 днів тому

    I’ve lived in GDL/Zapopan for almost 8 years, in Providencia 3rd section for 2 of those years. People should keep in mind that “Providencia” is HUGE and divided up into many “secciones” and a car would be suggested for most, at least IMO. Also, it seems peaceful, but there have been waves of street crime and robberies over my time here, a few very well known. Oh, and please don’t help normalize the term “Provi”, it is SO gringo, in a bad way.

  • @nat.serrano
    @nat.serrano Місяць тому +3

    lol nobody says Provi, we all say Providencia. In my opinion is the best area, or maybe La Calma

    • @KWilliams22
      @KWilliams22 Місяць тому +1

      I was cringing at that 😂

  • @Yogi-Megan
    @Yogi-Megan 8 днів тому

    Wow 😮 😮!! Thanks for an excellent video and indeed a most informative and insightful view of a top tier city! Sectional city break down! The lost Atlantis of the new found world perhaps! Or did the Spaniards help to establish it back in 1500’s ??!! 😂😂

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  7 днів тому

      Good to hear you found this video so helpful!

  • @colleengarcia4886
    @colleengarcia4886 Місяць тому

    Nice video. Is the elevation an issue for breathing?

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  Місяць тому +1

      I haven’t had an issue with elevation per se, but air quality is sometimes not the best.

  • @gsmoove9315
    @gsmoove9315 Місяць тому +4

    Americana is a good neighborhood if your in your early 20's, ok with a lot of noise, and like to party. Anywhere else in GDL is a better choice if that isn't you.

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  Місяць тому +1

      I love visiting Americana to meet up with friends, but I don’t think I could live there 😅

    • @luperamos7307
      @luperamos7307 Місяць тому

      Which is a good neighborhood for families that is safe, but not super expensive?

    • @mochhhhee
      @mochhhhee 24 дні тому

      @@luperamos7307probably any coto (gated community), not sure any relatively cheap street facing home or building be safer

  • @tsawyer0315
    @tsawyer0315 Місяць тому

    I’ve been in Guadalajara twice. There’s this restaurant called La Chata that I really like, but I don’t know what neighborhood it’s in. Any clues?

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  Місяць тому

      It looks like there are a couple different locations. One is in Terranova near Providencia & another is in Centro.

  • @mrandersongameplays884
    @mrandersongameplays884 Місяць тому +2

    Go to Zapopan Andares

  • @javierpalma6725
    @javierpalma6725 Місяць тому

    "Hello Alex, if you compare Querétaro and Guadalajara, which do you consider better for living with my wife and children, considering growth, safety, and everything necessary to raise a family? Thank you very much." the economic part is not an issue

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  Місяць тому +1

      Both have a lot to offer--it depends on if your family prefers cities or want something a bit smaller. Queretaro might be more comfortable if you want somewhere quieter, but Guadalajara has lots of activities if you're a family that likes to get out a lot.

  • @danielsanchez-mq2gi
    @danielsanchez-mq2gi Місяць тому

    Soy de Monterrey, y el siguiente año pienso moverme a Guadalajara. Tengo amigos que viven el Valle real. y me recomiendan vivir ahí. Cual es tu opinión de ese lugar. por lo que me han dicho es que muy caro jaja.

    • @mochhhhee
      @mochhhhee 24 дні тому

      Valle real estate muuuy caro, es mejor algo en jardín real o en alguno de los edificios en la zona de real center. Solo que si no te recomiendo irte a vivir del otro lado de la av. sta margarita porque muy rápido cambia la vibra del barrio. También no más allá de aviación a menos que vayas para solares

  • @esbiermann62
    @esbiermann62 Місяць тому +1

    I wonder what all the men sitting down at the Punto Sao Paolo restaurant would think if ladies asked for a table in between them. I have been there before and it seems like it's male territory and the waiter would try and sit you elsewhere...lol

  • @LaurieSequana
    @LaurieSequana Місяць тому

    Does this area have little markets, butchers, fruterías?

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  Місяць тому +1

      This colonia is completely self-sufficient. You can find everything you need!

  • @Seniormexico1968
    @Seniormexico1968 Місяць тому +1

    Use tacos as a rating system rather than estrellas

  • @miguel-h
    @miguel-h Місяць тому

    3:56 not Megacable 😆

  • @Huguirur
    @Huguirur Місяць тому

    Providencia is a beautiful neigborhood if you dont mind your car being stolen every other week and robbers on bikes.

  • @phatmonkey11
    @phatmonkey11 Місяць тому

    I found Colonia Americana super disappointing. We stayed in Santa Tere for a month last year. I saw two bad bike wrecks being attended to by ambulances while there. Maybe wear a helmet.

  • @77Superfreak
    @77Superfreak Місяць тому

    Do watch out for anti-bike, pro-sprawl karens tho. I've got a few videos of SUV's being aggressive for no reason.

  • @efrend.2361
    @efrend.2361 Місяць тому

    Aguascalientes is a really beautiful city. And I don't see videos talking about...

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  Місяць тому

      I've heard good things, but I haven't had the chance to visit yet!

    • @christianm.s.492
      @christianm.s.492 21 день тому

      Go home you illegal invadirs you destroy mexico and displace mexicans you dont pay taxes here we dont want you , its illegal maling this videos to bring illegal invadora

  • @JR0078
    @JR0078 Місяць тому +5

    Providencia
    Chapalita
    Country
    Americana
    Arcos Vallarta
    Seattle
    Ciudad del Sol
    Las Fuentes
    Zona Real
    Colomos...
    All the neighborhoods above are too cool. There is more life after Americana.

    • @alex-wittman
      @alex-wittman  Місяць тому +2

      So much more to Guadalajara than just la Americana! Thanks for sharing!

    • @johnlennon7228
      @johnlennon7228 Місяць тому +1

      También "La Capilla de Jesús " y "La Moderna " , son bonitas. Viejitas y bonitas.