How I View the US after Living in Mexico 5 Years 🇺🇸🇲🇽
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- Опубліковано 17 чер 2023
- Today I discuss how I view the USA after leaving for Mexico 5 Years ago. I walk around the García Ginerés neighborhood in Mérida Yucatan as I talk about how I feel about everything going on in the world and then some. #Mexico #USA #MeridaYucatan
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Been here close to two years after moving from Florida. There is WAY TOO much wrong with the US. Medical professionals here are MUCH better, prescription drugs are mostly over the counter without necessary prescriptions, water, electric, trash removal, day to day costs, taxes, freedom, you name it, EVERYTHING IS BETTER IN MEXICO! People are focused on family and other people, not money. I can go on forever but you get the idea! Thanks to Jose for what he does!!
ay dios mio I SOooo much agree. Everything is Better here in Mx. 🎉
Thank you so much for sharing brother! The grass really is greener on this side of the fence! Viva Mexico!
I agree Greg. Just an entirely different mindset with Mexicans as opposed to living in the US.
Friendliness. Kindness. Family.
Children are protected and are the heart of Mexico.
Im Mexican looking also that quality life that I left 45 years ago I love the Riviera Nayarita so much vegetation there a lot cheaper $200 rent at lo de Marcos can’t weight in October. Minimalistic life yet confortable being myself enjoying nature nice ppl simple delicious food etc.
Greg, do not forget to visit Valladolid again. Best of luck
Jose you seem so HAPPY in 🇲🇽. Happiness is Priceless in this short life. I see you as a very WEALTHY Man!!!!
Amen! I think about my former life back in the states from time to time and always think the same thing..... no wonder I thought I was going crazy 😅
I'm Yucateco born and raised in Merida, I was lucky enough to get a software engineering job in the US lived there for a couple of years and now I'm back home working remotely. I do fully understand the concept of freedom as I am also experienced living in both worlds. I do see a lot of people moving to Merida recently as its a great place, with hot tropical weather, just to clarify about the taxes, doing business in Mexico is different than the US a lot of people work in the informality, like having no permit, no insurance however other businesses do work in formality like having a permit, paying taxes and so on but it depends. The vast majority of business transactions are informal ones. So it's up to you to decide who you do business with. Also, the average Mexican is heavily taxed they get a cut of their salary of up to 30% as far as I know no law forces any foreigners or residents to pay taxes as long they are not making a considerable income. However, the worst thing that can happen is you getting fined. Everyone is welcoming here to foreigners just don't get into trouble and you will be fine.
Thank you so much for sharing brother! Viva Mexico! Y Viva Merida Yucatan! Saludos!
I also enjoy the way you show your neighborhood while you walk. Your right on point in this video, Vancouver Canada where I live is following the U.S. slipping & sliding along & Mexico seems to be going merrily along it's own path. I hope to enjoy the Mexican quality & freedom of life before to long. Thanks Jose! Keep up the great work.
Mexico is about to become the new China in regards of production. They're 15th in the world's richest nations. El Salvador is also looking promising as Nayib Bukele has changed that country after taking down the MS-13 gangs.
Yes I know my friend. I have many friends from Canada and in many regards things are much worse there than in the USA. Hope things turn around for everyone soon..... Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing!
Looks so peaceful there I loved the marker with the fresh meat and fruit and vegetables
Yes I agree it is a wonderful older neighborhood in Merida
You were right about a lot of things. I finally traveled to Mexico for a vacation, and found it to be calm and totally liveable. Easily done for under $1000 a month. Thanks for sharing your
That's is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Honestly José you’re ahead of us
Here in the states everything is going to the roof, thanks for the update we really appreciate it.
My pleasure! Hang in there!
Love the thumbnail picture!
Thank you!
i enjoy your neighborhood walks; letting us look into the various tiendas. gives homey-home vibes.
Glad you like them!
Jose, I have been in Tijuana for a year and a half now for the exact same reasons as you. I feel exactly how you do. Things in the US have gotten so bad that is the reason why I moved here. Unfortunately, I still have to work in the US and cross the border every day. Once I cross that border in the US I feel like I’m in prison too. When I come home to Tijuana, stress just comes off of my chest.
Wow man that's crazy you have to deal with that every day. Thank you so much for sharing!
There’s an increasing number of people making that TJ-San Diego commute due to how unaffordable San Diego has become. It’s something I’m considering myself if I have to return to the States for work.
ASI me siento yo cuando voy a Tijuana me encanta ir al mandado mexicano cada semana hago viaje solo por diversión!
I would love to see a video about concerts, symphonies, live shows, stage, and other opportunities in Mérida.
Awesome I will look into it!
Thanks for the tour! We've just made an offer on a home in Garcia, so it was fun to see some parts of the neighborhood we haven't seen yet. Thanks!
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
I love your wonderful sense of humor...it’s fun to listen to you!
Glad you enjoy it!
Great point about the futility of left vs. right, blue vs. red politics in the States. Both major parties are authoritarian in their own unique way and neither is doing sh*t to improve conditions for average Americans.
Most of us know the truth if only there was some middle ground like a 3rd party. One which actually does represent the voice of the people. We can all dream though....
Scared for the US, and Canada. Thx for the great video Jose!
You and me both!
Good walk and talk video. The area where you first started walking at was really nice and very quiet and peaceful. And I was glad to see Paseo de Montejo again, I remember it from your older videos.
Glad you enjoyed it!
What you describe, about your life-story & your subsequent move to 🇲🇽 ... in a word, is called 'The Reckoning' 😮 I had mine about 2014--2016. Lost it ALL except me. Living in Mexico last 8 years & never looked back 😊 Temporal resident since 2020 ... Will be Permanente resident in 2025 ... Yippie fuckin' Skippy
Amen brother! Viva Mexico Cabron! 😎
Thank You Jose!! Another great video! YOU are awesome! Take care brother, -Richard & Debra
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
I have to request a permit just to have a yard sale in my own home. And only allowed 4 yard sale’s a year. You are absolutely correct. Thank you Jose for your help.
That is pretty crazy. Do they call the Feds if there are any illegal lemonade sales at those yard sales? Asking for a friend 😅
@@JoseArteagaTravels 🤣 anything is possible 🤣
@@JoseArteagaTravels 😂
Carmen Montejo, a Cuban actress that became very famous in Mexico, got her artistic last name from that street.😃
Awesome! Had no idea! Thanks for sharing!
Great vlog!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Freedom is pretty simple to understand, it's a concept of not being interfered with, to be able to conduct your life, doing what you want to do so long as you're not hurting anyone els.
As an adjacent to that I'd say property rights are also conducive to freedom as they allow one to live their best life and anyone that cares about freedom would also want to be free from the government which would impose restrictions and taxation on their property.
Thanks for sharing
@@JoseArteagaTravels No problem, just keeping it real brother.
Love the content always
Muchas Gracias!
Good one Jose!!! So glad I know you!!!
Thank you so much! The feeling is mutual! Hope all is well! Big hugs!
Thanks Brother for showing the city as you share the content. Visiting Merida in Sept. and planning on meeting with a realtor for a future home purchase!!!!
Keep up with this awesome work...
Glad you enjoy the content! Congratulations on the future home purchase!
Darn I missed your live! Watching replay
Hope to see you at the next one!
I will be retiring in the next couple of years, I am seriously considering to move to Mexico. These videos help me decide where to live in Mexico. Thank you for providing good information about retiring there.
Glad the videos are so helpful!
Thanks for sharing.😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Idaho used to be safe but you never know when someone may want to shoot you for whatever reason. It's sad but true.
Sorry to hear that. Thanks for sharing
Wow. Only 1 hour and this video has 1000 views. Great. Nice neighborhood like a neighborhood I drove through in Guadalajara a few months ago. Freedom is the word your looking for. I saw your videos from a few years ago. Other walk videos where you were in Merida downtown talking about the same subject. It was excellent too. You were talking about being free from harassment you experienced in USA. You make great videos with excellent, experienced narration. Now you’re married, I remember when you first met Crissy. Congratulations on that. I remember when you both took the bus to spend the day at the beach in Merida, bringing food
I think many people went to Mexico 🇲🇽 and of course Merida after watching your videos. I remember the early days when you got there You’ve come a long way. Thanks for your videos. I like your complete honesty. I hope you visit Ajijic/ Chapala / Jocotepec área someday to make videos. 👍🇲🇽
Thank you so much for the kind words. Yes time does fly when you are having fun. Looking forward to one day visiting your area and many other parts of Mexico as well. Thanks again for all your love and support!
I would genuinely love to live in this area! Especially with how quite the area is. And seeing the meat and produce market so nearby. Beautiful houses too I love the colors haha.
That's awesome! Glad you enjoyed the walk through the neighborhood!
What a beautiful place
It. Looks so peacefull
I totally agree!
Here in the states is getting crazy
Beef 🥩 $16 dollars per pound and I been in Kroger already a few Sundays and literally not much beef for sale
Seems like we are in a recession or something, used to be lots of beef for sale.
wow thats expensive! Thanks for sharing!
Hola, Jose! I've been watching your vids since last year when my first visit to Mexico was also my first visit to Merida. I fell in love!! That Hat Man you ran into in this video is the same o e I bought MY hat from. It looked like you were on the same street I walked to go from my hotel in Paseo 60 to Paseo Montejo!! What a coinky-dink! I wore that hat for my whole trip, including the flight back to this hellified place called America! She breaks my heart everyday now and one of my escapes is watching content about Merida. It's my happy place. Planning to come back around. Your info and points of are relevant, no-nonsense and sometimes even funny. I like it! Sending a token of thanks your way. Keep doing the walking tours. They're my faves. Dios lo bendiga, amigo!
That is awesome about the Hat guy and yes it was the same street Paseo 60 was right around the corner basically behind him so yes you walked down that same street I did on your way to Paseo! Thanks again for your kind words hope you make it back to paradise soon! Viva Mexico!
Great video, thanks Josê!
Glad you liked it!
Also , really good thumbnail picture of you. Nice background too 👍🇲🇽. I also remember your bike videos with your camera on the handlebars. I did that after with my bike in USA and for videos on my channel. Thanks
That's awesome! Glad I could help inspire you!
The house across the street at 22:23 is pretty big too, like the style as well.
Thanks for sharing!
Proud of you brother , keep it up , great videos always
Muchas Gracias!
Hey Jose, this is the best video you've made in awhile.
Thank you! I really appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed it!
Love your content as well as your viewpoint.
I appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed it!
I love your walking videos. Really pretty quiet street in those neighborhoods. I do not see one Venta sign on any of the houses.
We will be headed back to Merida again later this week for another visit.
Glad you like them! Safe Travels!
Because you are really free
That's right! Viva Mexico!
I Love The Fruit & Veg Market. Where I’m Currently Living, We Have Fantastic Indoors/Outdoors Markets With Very Fresh Produce & Daily Freshly Caught Fish. Musicians Almost At Every Corner Playing Beautiful Music. A Simple, Healthy, Relaxed Life! I Too I’m A Nomad Living a Lovely, Fulfilled, Less-Stressful Lifestyle In Foreign Countries & Beautiful Cities/Towns! I’m Loving It!🙏🏼I Feel Blessed! Btw, Jose, Your Neighbourhood Looks Cool.💙
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing! Viva Mexico!
Thanks!
Muchas gracias!
Wow amazing video
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
I really enjoyed this video Jose, born and raised in Garcia Gineres, good memories, you truly look and sound a lot happier now, happy for you, :)
Glad you enjoyed it! This is an amazing neighborhood glad I was in the area to film it! I am definitely more happy these days that is for sure! 😅
1:49 Fruit looks YUM YUM!!!
Super yum!
Check out the face cloud in the sky. Thanks for your Insight! Appreciate your knowledge so much.
Thanks for sharing!
Muchas gracias Jese Love your channel blessings from guanajuato 🍺🇲🇽
Thank you! Saludos!
Hola jose me encanto este video aquí se llama Garcia Gineres me gusta mucho vivir aquí por que cuídate damos de los arboles saludos
Muchas gracias! Saludos!
Thank You Jose!
You bet!
Hi Jose your funny miss you guys
Moses
Saludos! Hope you guys are doing great!
I agree. I feel much the same as you do.
Viva Mexico!
I feel so much freedom in Mexico and so little stress. The food is delicious and not so full of chemicals and high fructose corn syrup. The people are so sweet and helpful. The lifestyle is so much more relaxed and affordable, and healthcare is accessible and way more affordable. I love it here. 🇲🇽❤️
Omg Jose that picture on the video cracked me up 😂😂😂😂
Glad you loved it!
I love the thumbnail! lol
Thanks! 😅
On my 5th Mexican trip
Awesome!
I'll be in Mexico city in a couple of weeks
Always good informative vids, love the walk through the neighbourhoods and showing the sights. How hot was it that day? I was told Queretero is alot cooler weather, Merida is too hot.
It was pretty hot. I would say somewhere close to 100 it has been a very dry wet season thus making weather a lot hotter than usual
I imagine Merida’s summer weather to be similar to (maybe worse than) that of Houston. Therefore, we’ll plan our visit there for the winter months. 😅
Hola!!! Habias de hacer un video de entrevistar a los extranjeros y les preguntas de los pros y vs...de vivir aqui...para saber de sus propia boca que piensan de vivir en mexico en todos los aspectos sobre todo seguridad y servicio de salud ❤😊
Gracias! Buena Idea! Ya yo tengo varios videos asi pero si me da gusto poder presentar mucho mas
I feel the same way. I am just waiting for my parole papers, I mean my passport.
Jaja 😅 well said lol Hopefully you make parole soon!
😂😂Love it
I'm sincerely happy for you brother and I have much respect for you. I've never heard you complain about your situation...not once. You've created your own path while most everyone else is just following the leader and poor mouthing
Muchas Gracias mi amigo! Just trying to live my life one day at a time! Saludos!
I saw more stringent rules in MX during C19 than I ever did here!
Different parts of Mexico acted differently same as in the USA. In both countries there were states who either Cared or didnt care. Some had 0 rules and others had 1,000,000 rules. But in the end even the states with the strictest rules like the Yucatan were a cakewalk compared to lets say California. I lived in one of the most restrictive states and documented everything and in the end it was basically Florida. Thanks for sharing!
Masking is/was more prevalent in Mexico, being a mostly retail economy where economic lockdowns weren’t feasible. Besides that, I’d say Mexico was less stringent.
As Jose said, the rules did vary from state to state and even city to city.
I love how you can just build things in Mexico with no permits, it's awesome!
That's not 100% correct. They do have permits and regulations but they aren't always followed or a bribe can help you get around the rules 😊
You do need permits on some things and there are some rules and regulations people have to follow. We are just used to in places like the USA you need a permit just to install a light bulb.....
@@JoseArteagaTravels Oh well, at least it's better, I don't know about light bulbs, but water pipes and electric most certainly.
Dumbest story I ever heard that lets you know just how far it's gone in the US from someone I know was that in a rural area, keep in mind rural here, no town ordinances, when building his own home he needed a special permit to install his water pipes, they had to made out of certain materials AND he had to pay for an inspector to come out and make sure it was done right!.
when I was told that it was as you'd say, BRAH.....
lol
What a dumb-ass 😂😂😂
In the USA you need a permit to get a permit lol
What are your other channels jose so I can join them to
Just go to my youtube page and scroll all the way down to channels or you can also go to my website for the links www.josearteaga.com/
You are a success story
Thank you
Uno sabe dónde nace,pero no dónde uno va a morir,ese lugar me está llamando la atención!⏳️⏳️⏳️
Gracias por compartir!
Awesome thumbnail
Thank you! That was an actual picture of me leaving the US 😅
Hello Jose, if I need to use public wifi in Mexico what do I need to watch out for?
The same thing you would watch out for while using any public wifi
Taxes! As a person who still has American assets, I can tell you that it is very tricky to get those assets out of the country and into Mexico without the US having their sticky tax fingers on it. I don’t want to say too much because you never know who is watching.
That is true as an American you can never get away from those tax obligations
Wherever you go in the world the US will tax your income or money, unlike other countries. That doesn't sound like freedom.
Another geat video as always! Is it possible to buy a home in any of the neighborhoods you go through for 1-2 million pesos? I could see myself living quite happily in any of them. I plan to come out there in August or September
If you look hard enough you can still many homes in those price ranges. Maybe not in the neighborhood I was walking through but for sure in many parts of Merida. It takes a lot of digging but there are tons of gems out there!
Would you say anywhere in the merida and surrounding areas are safe? I haven't heard anything negative regarding safety which is nice. definitely want to live with the locals. My husband is from Mexico city
Merida Yucatan is considered the Safest City in all of Mexico and one of the Safest cities in all of the Americas
Do you provide for a fee to take potential homebuyers through the neighborhoods you go through and if not, is there a company you can recommend?
I do not do that but you can find real estate agents on Facebook who can do that with you
You hear those birds? Those fucking birds. There is no better music
I love the sound of them waking me up every morning
Nice video! By the way: Do you have or do you plan on getting a Mexican Passport? Just curious about that and what advantages there might be? I have watched your story more than once and really appreciate the journey you have taken and the life you have now with your lovely wife! :)
Yes I do plan on getting a passport soon as I get Mexican Citizenship. The advantage is that I have another passport that is very strong internationally
@@JoseArteagaTravelsLo primero es aprender español 🙂
Beautiful what part of merida are you in
I was walking through Garcia Gineres
I was just in Playa del Carmen and other then the ocean breeze by the beach or swimming in a cenote the heat is unbearable. No way I could live there all year. No way.
Thanks for sharing!
Deben exijir pavimento nuevo o recarpeteo en esa colonia, las casas estan bien pero el pavimento esta horrible, este barrio se parece a muchos en los E.U., Saludos.
Jajaja en los 🇺🇸80s si pero ahora para nada....
Si ahi estan. Mucho de la cuidad esta asi pero ya poco a poco estan repavimentando todo
The apt I live in mzt is going to be more expensive thinking about moving to barato bario
Awesome! Great idea!
Is it less expensive to buy a house if you move further out of the merida area like caucel or conkal?
All depends you can watch this video for more information ua-cam.com/video/hSaGVFFIruE/v-deo.html
Hola José.
Hola!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
🙂
Beautiful video! You seem to have a high level of well being. Would you say that moving to Mexico helped you reach a higher level of well being?
Thank you! And YES I would honestly say Yes Mexico has helped me be a better person. I love Mexico!
@@JoseArteagaTravels I'm coming! I lived among natives in Mexico for 6 months back in 2015-2016, idk why I ever came back to the US! My goal is to move to Oaxaca by the end of the year ❤ My heart yearns to be in Mexico!
It is catchy thumbnail
Thank you!
Hi Jose how are you buddy, what you have tu say about the whether
Great question! I made a whole video on it! ua-cam.com/users/live0n7VT18h86E?feature=share
is that some ones house at 39:28? It's huge!
Yes some people live in some of those homes but most are turned into businesses I think that one is a museum
Nice music at the beginning there! Are there random cats in the stores?? You never told us this about Mexico
Muchas Gracias! Yes there are tons of bodega cats all over the place. They are hired to help keep the rodent population down 🐈
down to earth dude the real deal survivrer
Thanks! Just going one day at a time 😎
does that neighborhood have a good breakfast olace?
Yes it has several you can find on google maps
I can’t wait to leave the EUSSR!
👍👍👍
😂I hear you
Good luck!
Freedom as in to decide, not as in free beer.
Thanks for sharing!
😂
We are not fun of sharitys that’s bs 😂😂 another awesome topic mi amigo Jose saludos a Cristian .
Thanks for sharing!
Breakfast: three tacos de cochinita? Or two tamales? Or some fresh fruit? Bad 90's music?!?! Jose it was labouche, eurodance was big in mexico and all over the world, except the US. In the US, eurodance had a brief stint, but not really listened to like all over the world (including mexico).
Thank you so much for sharing! Yes they still love that music out here very much! It is the Rhythm of the night! 😅
Perfect example that guy building that wall , here you need a permit to cut a tree in your own house , everything is a ripp off , I heard that they may get a law in California that if you live the state you got to pay taxes for up to 10
year😅😅 , I'm from Florida anyway , but Jose USA is done , finish , fin , the end , unaffordable 100% , cheers
Great observation! Thanks for sharing!
I've been to prison, in the USA..it sucks big time..!
I totally agree. It is no bueno
Looking Good Jose 😉 you lost some weight
Muchas Gracias!
What is the price of a moderate two bedroom in Merida?
Apartment?House?Depends on the neighborhood & amenities....
All depends but you can watch this video to learn how you can find out how to find rentals like the locals ua-cam.com/video/hSaGVFFIruE/v-deo.html
Can someone tell me what neighborhood this is? I can't catch it. He says it so fast. 🤣
Garcia Gineres
Thanks
I think you’re hilarious😉
Muchas Gracias!
The problem IS the Uber left and the Uber right. No compromise. No working together. And no representation of the citizens that don’t agree with a lot of what BOTH sides represent.
Hope they find a resolution soon! Thanks for sharing!
From your experience is Mexico popular choice for expats from the EU?
Seems like it is 😅