🇺🇸 What do you think about what is becoming of Mexico City? What are your views on immigrants calling themselves expats and moving to Mexico City? What do you think about gentrification? Are you Mexican and what issues are you facing as a result? What areas of Mexico City would you suggest someone staying in if they actually want to integrate and improve their Spanish? So many questions and a very divisive topic! Let me know in the comments! The next video is another 4K walk in Santa Maria la Ribera! CONDESA ISN''T MEXICO CITY! 🇲🇽 ¿Qué opinas sobre lo que está pasando con la Ciudad de México? ¿Cuáles son sus puntos de vista sobre los inmigrantes que se hacen llamar expatriados y se mudan a la Ciudad de México? ¿Qué opinas sobre la gentrificación? ¿Eres mexicano y qué problemas enfrentas como resultado? ¿En qué áreas de la Ciudad de México le sugerirías a alguien que se quede si realmente quiere integrarse y mejorar su español? ¡Tantas preguntas y un tema muy divisivo! ¡Házmelo saber en los comentarios! ¡El siguiente vídeo es otro paseo en 4K por Santa María la Ribera! ¡CONDESA NO ES LA CIUDAD DE MÉXICO!
I like your videos and style as you really not just try, you blend and integrate to the place where you're at the moment Very well balanced and impartial for each video For that I say that the situation (no to say "problem") with the immigrants is that they coming from much more higher buying power countries and they easily buy or can afford anything they need without much care on the price and then when locals realize that the services or products are in good demand, not only increase the price but their value and availability, wether it's Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Real del 14, Ajijic the increase of immigrants specially USA nationals have caused skyrocketed prices for real state which is unfortunate as they not only take the best places to live but they don't even try to integrate just looking that people that will speak English not trying to learn any Spanish or give back anything to the place and community where they live in... sadly! Laws need to be reviewed!
I think the problem is more related to expats or migrants living in one specific spot. If people with plans to stay longer disperse more within the city the gentrification would no be possible, Right now, Narvarte is raising prices of some stuff. For example, hair saloons are getting more expensive now, in the past I paid 50 pesos for an haircut in my area. Now I have to move to other colonias to find good prices. Government should promote and encourage migrants to live in other areas of the city.
I was late getting to this video so I hope that you are all well, now, on the topic of gentrification, many folks in the U.S. will complain that immigrants coming there do the same but I think for the most part it is different, I know there are plenty of educated and wealthy Mexicans', but by rule they are not the one's moving to the states, it is usually the less educated and poor who are trying to have a better life and take jobs that pay nothing, the immigrants from U.S./Canada are generally educated and have money, not all, but a good majority have an attitude that they should be catered too, they also drive up prices for the poor, that also happens to neighborhoods in the states as well but the two are different in the way that if you have money you have choices, when you're poor and uneducated you don't and the Mexican government doesn't have a welfare program like the states, let's hope that the money the U.S./Canadian immigrants bring spills over to the lower income people so they are not so displaced from the changes that are happening. Sorry for the rant.
@@maremagnus there are many Mexicans in the states who never learn English and send all their money home. Doesn’t bother me, never has…What’s your take on that?
I used to live in that exact neighborhood!!! My family still lives there. My husband who is Canadian loves it there too. Now I live in Montreal, but watching your video brought me so many good memories. Thanks for sharing this. Thanks for loving the real Mexico and showing it to the world. PS don’t forget to have a paleta from la Reina de Narvarte (Tajin y cumbres de maltrata) the best in the whole world!
Thanks for the shout out for the sonidos de DF! I'm the sub with them on my phone.. best of luck with your next adventure David! Saludos desde Canada!💕
We walked into Roma and those horrific gringo neighborhoods and made sure after that we stayed far away there terrible why would you want to visit México and then turn it into wherever you came from, pretty much all gringos walking round and can't even make the effort to speak any Spanish ATALL it's sad David man. Plus they've turned it into an area of Airbnb rentals so now locals having to shut businesses and move out etc etc. We also loved Narvarte though lots of really good food spots kicking around you know what your doing!
Enjoyed the walk around as always. Loved your comments, thoughts, etc. Appreciate you showing us a bit of Navarte. Nice to check out different areas, as each is unique. Just fun to see everyday life happening! 💕
Watching from Querétaro. I'm not in the city often enough to see these residential areas. Just day trips with a destination. Not much time to wander far. Thanks for this lovely video!
If I had to spend a long time in CDMX I'd stay in Coyoacan. It's mostly residential, upscale and quiet. I did find Roma to be a bit gringo-ified, and La Condesa is a fun neighbourhood to hang out in, but I wouldn't want to base myself there because it's got too much traffic and noise. The most "authentic" experience I had in CDMX when I was there last month was when I went to UNAM to buy a Pumas kit at the club shop. I got there about 30 minutes before it opened, and I saw a young lady and 2 small kids selling mameyes on the roadside about 200 yards from the shop. I bought 3 mameyes, ate one on the spot and chatted with the lady and played with her kids for a few minutes.
Sounds iconic! Re Coyoacan I haven't spent a lot of time there but it definitely seems like a quieter option. But the sidewalks are a bit of a nightmare!
So true about neighborhoods. I'd been living in Historic Centro near Bellas artes 4 month and year and half in Coyoacán. Of course, the best life experience was in Coyoacan. It is like distant village in the city. I had everything in my hood: cozy and fancy Centro de Coyoacan, mercadas and grocerys stors, lot of coffee shops and restaurants, parks. Transportation from there was amazing and fast. Oh, I miss my Mexican life. Thanks for this video, enjoy this amazing city ☺
I could never make these vlogs. I'm constantly saying bueanos dias and buenas tardes todo el dia.. Next week, I'm traveling by bus to Yucatan for a month. Villahermosa, Campeche, Merida, Izamal, y otras.
Ahí viví toda mi infancia y parte de mi adolescencia, me cambié a causa del terremoto del 85, si mal no recuerdo en ese parque pasé la noche después del mismo y ahí me sorprendió la réplica fuerte de ese día, que bellos recuerdos, a pesar de no haber regresado todas esas calles me provocan una gran nostalgia, gracias por el vídeo :) Oh, además veo que pasaste a la otra colonia de mi juventud, la Álamos e incluso la Postal también de grandes recuerdos para mí ☺️
Lived in Narvarte my whole life. I organized tours around the area to tell stories to visitors and tourists. Love my neighbourhood so much. Thanks for the video.
@@carlosvelazquez1827 Si, es posible, es un fenómeno mundial, lo que debemos hacer es pedir a los migrantes que se dispersen más por la ciudad, hay muchas colonias en las que pueden vivir sin que eleven los precios para los demás, la Narvarte es muy grande y en Benito Juárez hay buenas opciones para todos los bolsillos. Portales y Alamos para mí ya son más baratos y se parecen mucho a Narvarte.
Hello! Great Narvarte walking video, just discovered you here! I am a former expat (2004-2009) back in DF for just a few days. Racking my brain to remember where an amazing (and super wacky looking) tile covered house which i think was in Narvarte in a quiet area with curvy streets. The tiles have a gradient pattern on them, which if you see up close, have a “bubble” print on them, and each each tile makes a gradient from orangey-brown to white. (Tiles are from the 60s or 70s ans are fairly rare). Just wanting to know if you are anyone here knows this house and about where it is???? I’d love to photograph it, as I study the local character of design here. Any help appreciated!!
A nice place to visit is the strip of Insurgentes all the way down to ciudad universitaria. All that area is full of fancy restaurants and bars. And modern
I love Narvarte area. It is pretty central to everything without being super expensive like the most famous expats areas and it has a lot of nice houses. 🥰👍🏼
Navarte is earthquake prone too because it's located where the lake once was. The foundations are built in boggy land. If a central Mexico City neighbourhood has got a Spanish rather than a Nauhuatl name, then it's more likely to be this way.
I would say that Del Valle is a bit more like Condesa without the expats. I love Narvarte but one of the things I love most about it is that it is definitely NOT Condesa.
I find this entire area to be a bit too touristy for me. This is just an overflow area for Roma and Condesa. I still stay in central zones off Reforma but they're just not on the radar. I can still get to your area in 30-40 minutes by Metrobus. The main reason for me is because they feel more vibrant with the pulse of the city. And I speak fluent Spanish. So, I come to CDMX to force myself into situations where I speak Spanish.
Well, I am Mexican born in Mexico city, in the case of Condesa, the question here is: to what extent " Priced-Out " Americans will "Price-Out" Mexicans in Condesa. Another question is how adjacent neighborhoods would experience, or rather resist a Spill-Over effect from Condesa. As far as Americans calling themselves " Expats ", they always find subtle ways to call whathever situation they are in. The truth is as you suggest, they are being Priced-out from their neighborhoods in Chicago, California, NY, et. al. With exceptions, they rather are Immigrants, or simply " Priced-Out Americans "... The ones I saw in your video do not seem to be the types that can move into Polanco or Del Valle....
And no, David, the KK’s r not in Mexico anymore.. they were blown away by their discovery of Europe on a recent trip.. they couldn’t believe that they enjoyed Europe so much, so guess what? They will be joining you sometime in the near future.. they r going to present to us how amazing Europe is…. How do you feel about THAT?
I made a huge, long comment about where I stay and then I just deleted it all because, so far, not a ton of gringos there. 😉 Have a great time in Serbia and rest up, you really sound ill in the next one (I watched out of order)
@@davidostrowski679 I live at altitude but I'm an older smoker than you and the pollution is noticeable to me. I don't go near the zócalo anymore. I know you know already, but you have to stay super hydrated at altitude. Next time. 😉. Although sounds like you'll just be flying through CDMX next time on your way to Torreon. Viva aerobús is about the same as a bus ticket, for future reference. I've also considered immigrating to Bulgaria or Slovenia if you get a wild hair while you're in the Balkans. (That's me using you as my personal world tour guide haha)
🇺🇸 What do you think about what is becoming of Mexico City? What are your views on immigrants calling themselves expats and moving to Mexico City? What do you think about gentrification? Are you Mexican and what issues are you facing as a result? What areas of Mexico City would you suggest someone staying in if they actually want to integrate and improve their Spanish? So many questions and a very divisive topic! Let me know in the comments! The next video is another 4K walk in Santa Maria la Ribera! CONDESA ISN''T MEXICO CITY!
🇲🇽 ¿Qué opinas sobre lo que está pasando con la Ciudad de México? ¿Cuáles son sus puntos de vista sobre los inmigrantes que se hacen llamar expatriados y se mudan a la Ciudad de México? ¿Qué opinas sobre la gentrificación? ¿Eres mexicano y qué problemas enfrentas como resultado? ¿En qué áreas de la Ciudad de México le sugerirías a alguien que se quede si realmente quiere integrarse y mejorar su español? ¡Tantas preguntas y un tema muy divisivo! ¡Házmelo saber en los comentarios! ¡El siguiente vídeo es otro paseo en 4K por Santa María la Ribera! ¡CONDESA NO ES LA CIUDAD DE MÉXICO!
I like your videos and style as you really not just try, you blend and integrate to the place where you're at the moment
Very well balanced and impartial for each video
For that I say that the situation (no to say "problem") with the immigrants is that they coming from much more higher buying power countries and they easily buy or can afford anything they need without much care on the price and then when locals realize that the services or products are in good demand, not only increase the price but their value and availability, wether it's Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Real del 14, Ajijic the increase of immigrants specially USA nationals have caused skyrocketed prices for real state which is unfortunate as they not only take the best places to live but they don't even try to integrate just looking that people that will speak English not trying to learn any Spanish or give back anything to the place and community where they live in... sadly!
Laws need to be reviewed!
I think the problem is more related to expats or migrants living in one specific spot. If people with plans to stay longer disperse more within the city the gentrification would no be possible, Right now, Narvarte is raising prices of some stuff. For example, hair saloons are getting more expensive now, in the past I paid 50 pesos for an haircut in my area. Now I have to move to other colonias to find good prices. Government should promote and encourage migrants to live in other areas of the city.
I was late getting to this video so I hope that you are all well, now, on the topic of gentrification, many folks in the U.S. will complain that immigrants coming there do the same but I think for the most part it is different, I know there are plenty of educated and wealthy Mexicans', but by rule they are not the one's moving to the states, it is usually the less educated and poor who are trying to have a better life and take jobs that pay nothing, the immigrants from U.S./Canada are generally educated and have money, not all, but a good majority have an attitude that they should be catered too, they also drive up prices for the poor, that also happens to neighborhoods in the states as well but the two are different in the way that if you have money you have choices, when you're poor and uneducated you don't and the Mexican government doesn't have a welfare program like the states, let's hope that the money the U.S./Canadian immigrants bring spills over to the lower income people so they are not so displaced from the changes that are happening. Sorry for the rant.
@@maremagnus I agree completely.
@@maremagnus there are many Mexicans in the states who never learn English and send all their money home. Doesn’t bother me, never has…What’s your take on that?
I used to live in that exact neighborhood!!! My family still lives there. My husband who is Canadian loves it there too. Now I live in Montreal, but watching your video brought me so many good memories. Thanks for sharing this. Thanks for loving the real Mexico and showing it to the world. PS don’t forget to have a paleta from la Reina de Narvarte (Tajin y cumbres de maltrata) the best in the whole world!
Ha! I wish I'd seen this before I left! There''s a great place I go for Chilaquiles in Narvarte!
Narvarte and Nápoles are my favorite neighborhoods in Mexico City. Amazing food without the price tag for expats. And BJ, lol…
top tier elite neighbourhoods. leave the expat poodles in roma
WOW...welcome David !!!!
Thanks for the shout out for the sonidos de DF! I'm the sub with them on my phone.. best of luck with your next adventure David! Saludos desde Canada!💕
Thanks!
We walked into Roma and those horrific gringo neighborhoods and made sure after that we stayed far away there terrible why would you want to visit México and then turn it into wherever you came from, pretty much all gringos walking round and can't even make the effort to speak any Spanish ATALL it's sad David man. Plus they've turned it into an area of Airbnb rentals so now locals having to shut businesses and move out etc etc. We also loved Narvarte though lots of really good food spots kicking around you know what your doing!
Everything you just said - YASS! I can't understand why someone would move somewhere and not have any interest in learning the language!
@@davidostrowski679 pure ignorance and superiority complex man, keep being yourself always your great.
Enjoyed the walk around as always. Loved your comments, thoughts, etc. Appreciate you showing us a bit of Navarte. Nice to check out different areas, as each is unique. Just fun to see everyday life happening! 💕
thanks hun x there's a lot more happening in the next one!
I will miss your raw and realistic reviews.. ...looks like a beautiful spot... keep well and much happiness in Europe
still about 20 to go Maryjoan!
Watching from Querétaro. I'm not in the city often enough to see these residential areas. Just day trips with a destination. Not much time to wander far. Thanks for this lovely video!
Thank you so much for this video. I lived there 13 years of my life, very good years, your video brought me so many beautiful memories, thanks again
Awesome Narvarte I enjoyed it
If I had to spend a long time in CDMX I'd stay in Coyoacan. It's mostly residential, upscale and quiet. I did find Roma to be a bit gringo-ified, and La Condesa is a fun neighbourhood to hang out in, but I wouldn't want to base myself there because it's got too much traffic and noise.
The most "authentic" experience I had in CDMX when I was there last month was when I went to UNAM to buy a Pumas kit at the club shop. I got there about 30 minutes before it opened, and I saw a young lady and 2 small kids selling mameyes on the roadside about 200 yards from the shop. I bought 3 mameyes, ate one on the spot and chatted with the lady and played with her kids for a few minutes.
Sounds iconic! Re Coyoacan I haven't spent a lot of time there but it definitely seems like a quieter option. But the sidewalks are a bit of a nightmare!
So true about neighborhoods. I'd been living in Historic Centro near Bellas artes 4 month and year and half in Coyoacán. Of course, the best life experience was in Coyoacan. It is like distant village in the city. I had everything in my hood: cozy and fancy Centro de Coyoacan, mercadas and grocerys stors, lot of coffee shops and restaurants, parks. Transportation from there was amazing and fast. Oh, I miss my Mexican life. Thanks for this video, enjoy this amazing city ☺
Hola señor David ya sabe mucho de nuestra gastronomía y sobre todo que caminando conoce más y eso me gusta, saludos
I could never make these vlogs. I'm constantly saying bueanos dias and buenas tardes todo el dia.. Next week, I'm traveling by bus to Yucatan for a month. Villahermosa, Campeche, Merida, Izamal, y otras.
Ha! The wonders of the Normex attitude... no saying good morning to anyone!
@@davidostrowski679 My friend in Guanajuato trained me to respond like a dog on command. I can't stop and the locals usually appreciate it.
Very pleasant neighborhood!
Greetings from Navarte ! 😀
Seems the sort of place I'd like to stay. Not tourist overload. It's a 👍 from me.
True. Condesa is not the big deal. I prefer Narvarte or Del Valle.
100% top tier locations. I haven't been to Condesa in about 4 years lol
Ahí viví toda mi infancia y parte de mi adolescencia, me cambié a causa del terremoto del 85, si mal no recuerdo en ese parque pasé la noche después del mismo y ahí me sorprendió la réplica fuerte de ese día, que bellos recuerdos, a pesar de no haber regresado todas esas calles me provocan una gran nostalgia, gracias por el vídeo :)
Oh, además veo que pasaste a la otra colonia de mi juventud, la Álamos e incluso la Postal también de grandes recuerdos para mí ☺️
Lived in Narvarte my whole life. I organized tours around the area to tell stories to visitors and tourists. Love my neighbourhood so much. Thanks for the video.
Lo que veo es que si sé está gentrificando y creo va a llegar a convertirse en otra Condesa, con todo lo que eso conlleva, saludos.
@@carlosvelazquez1827 Si, es posible, es un fenómeno mundial, lo que debemos hacer es pedir a los migrantes que se dispersen más por la ciudad, hay muchas colonias en las que pueden vivir sin que eleven los precios para los demás, la Narvarte es muy grande y en Benito Juárez hay buenas opciones para todos los bolsillos. Portales y Alamos para mí ya son más baratos y se parecen mucho a Narvarte.
Hello! Great Narvarte walking video, just discovered you here! I am a former expat (2004-2009) back in DF for just a few days. Racking my brain to remember where an amazing (and super wacky looking) tile covered house which i think was in Narvarte in a quiet area with curvy streets. The tiles have a gradient pattern on them, which if you see up close, have a “bubble” print on them, and each each tile makes a gradient from orangey-brown to white. (Tiles are from the 60s or 70s ans are fairly rare). Just wanting to know if you are anyone here knows this house and about where it is???? I’d love to photograph it, as I study the local character of design here. Any help appreciated!!
Wue felicidad es vivir en Mexico hadta los taxis don estilo “ Barbie” color rosado la vida en Mexico para mi es de color rosa lo mejor!
A nice place to visit is the strip of Insurgentes all the way down to ciudad universitaria. All that area is full of fancy restaurants and bars. And modern
I used to go down there now and again! Never filmed down there though
I love Narvarte area. It is pretty central to everything without being super expensive like the most famous expats areas and it has a lot of nice houses. 🥰👍🏼
Navarte is earthquake prone too because it's located where the lake once was. The foundations are built in boggy land.
If a central Mexico City neighbourhood has got a Spanish rather than a Nauhuatl name, then it's more likely to be this way.
Greetings 🖖 my friend
I would say that Del Valle is a bit more like Condesa without the expats. I love Narvarte but one of the things I love most about it is that it is definitely NOT Condesa.
I find this entire area to be a bit too touristy for me. This is just an overflow area for Roma and Condesa. I still stay in central zones off Reforma but they're just not on the radar. I can still get to your area in 30-40 minutes by Metrobus. The main reason for me is because they feel more vibrant with the pulse of the city. And I speak fluent Spanish. So, I come to CDMX to force myself into situations where I speak Spanish.
Ha that's exactly why I usually stay in Iztapalapa or head to northern Mexico. No English!
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Well, I am Mexican born in Mexico city, in the case of Condesa, the question here is: to what extent " Priced-Out " Americans will "Price-Out" Mexicans in Condesa.
Another question is how adjacent neighborhoods would experience, or rather resist a Spill-Over effect from Condesa.
As far as Americans calling themselves " Expats ", they always find subtle ways to call whathever situation they are in. The truth is as you suggest, they are being Priced-out from their neighborhoods in Chicago, California, NY, et. al. With exceptions, they rather are Immigrants, or simply " Priced-Out Americans "...
The ones I saw in your video do not seem to be the types that can move into Polanco or Del Valle....
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And no, David, the KK’s r not in Mexico anymore.. they were blown away by their discovery of Europe on a recent trip.. they couldn’t believe that they enjoyed Europe so much, so guess what? They will be joining you sometime in the near future.. they r going to present to us how amazing Europe is…. How do you feel about THAT?
But where in Europe? It really annoys me when it gets referred to like it's one country! All they did was go to a few of the most expensive countries!
I made a huge, long comment about where I stay and then I just deleted it all because, so far, not a ton of gringos there. 😉 Have a great time in Serbia and rest up, you really sound ill in the next one (I watched out of order)
Thanks Rebecca! Fortunately I got much better as soon as I left Mexico City last week. I think it's the altitude that does it to me!
@@davidostrowski679 I live at altitude but I'm an older smoker than you and the pollution is noticeable to me. I don't go near the zócalo anymore. I know you know already, but you have to stay super hydrated at altitude. Next time. 😉. Although sounds like you'll just be flying through CDMX next time on your way to Torreon. Viva aerobús is about the same as a bus ticket, for future reference. I've also considered immigrating to Bulgaria or Slovenia if you get a wild hair while you're in the Balkans. (That's me using you as my personal world tour guide haha)
C’mon carnales
R u kidding me?!!! I'm from mexico city and trust la Narvarte is not Condessa, without Expats!!! Not even by 1%. Sorry
Phirst.
Mexico City is beautiful 😍 city is large city in north America go north America the best