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North, Central and South America (The Americas) are American countries, so technically Mexicans are Americans too Second point if we are not really Americans, why do they call us Latin Americans?... Remember that "Latino" is not a continent US Americans = Americans from USA Latin Americans = Americans from American countries of Latin-derived languages (Spanish, French and Portuguese)
Say a guy is going to Mexico with No Identification and no money and needs not to be sent back to the US for political and economic reasons? Only has 300 to 500 dollars a month but is willing to work and to live? Say a guy needs all the help he can get because of malicious prosecution/entrapment in the US. Say a guy has pending charges that look serious but has video evidence that he was the one being threatened and shoved and for his defense is being charged to make him to be the bad guy? What information would a guy have to divulge and what information would a guy just remain silent on. Can a guy wear a shirt that says "Human" on it when entering Mexico to remind everyone of his human rights because he read the Mexican constitution and read that it is a human document that recognized human rights long ago? Is it okay for a guy to be frightened about everything mentioned? Have to ask for a friend?
Everything you say is spot on. I have been retired in Yucatan for 5 years. I kept a list of all the things I would do if I retired #1avoid expat enclaves. Always busy. Volunteer at a school. Read. Swim. Cook everyday and live in a true Mexican neighbourhood. Love my life.
Awesome. We have been here for almost 4 years now and are amazed at how much we have learned about life by living into this slower pace and more meaningful culture.
I just watched an American expat show off his $5000,000 Merida home in a 3 part video. I could only watch half of part 1. I was crushed. I’m an American trying to escape the elitism and entitled behavior. I’m so happy to hear everything you’ve stated in this video. What a relief.
I started in the Yucatán and I am beyond Blessed to experience a new life!! I am in Jalisco now and moving to Mexico was my greatest decision 3 years ago! I am FREE! I am happy! I am healthier!!
My friend Jose, let me tell you about my experiences. When I told people I was moving to Mexico they told me, "You're moving to Mexico? Why would you want to move to Mexico? México is a third-world country. They probably think that in Mexico all people live in cardboard shacks with no running water, no sewage system, no electricity, in other words like cave people. They also think that if anyone moves down here, before long, they will be killed. No, México is not perfect, (is any country perfect?), but I've lived here comfortably for over 10 years. Peace Jose
Exactly most in the US think Mexico in a third world country while they are the ones living in the streets in a cardboard box with no running water. Even the very poor in Mexico live better than the very poor in the USA. Trust me my family also thinks I'm crazy for living in Mexico while they live in Miami...... 😅
There are so many little things that you can do to supplement your income. Because I speak English, kids in my community stop by for help with their English homework. I help them and when their parents found out. They would drop off food that they grew, offer their services when I need it. Something that I did just to be nice has paid me back. When you live in a Mexican neighborhood, you quickly learn who can help build things in your house, who can give a shot, who can mend clothes, and so on.
That is super awesome! Thank you so much for sharing that! Yes you are 1000% on the money with how Mexican Communities actually work! Everyone helps out each other! Even the town drunk will pull out some weeds from your front yard for 100 pesos so he can get his drink on 😅 Viva Mexico!
I spent $1200 pesos with a gentleman who had a street hustle making bracelets and such. Last day in Mexico he gave me a one of a kind handmade bracelet with my name on it and it is that small things that make me want to live in Mexico and talk to all the locals! Such beautiful, kind and generous people! ❤
Saw your interview with Tangerine Travels. Definitely a new sub in it for the long haul. My first extensive trip to Mexico was in 1989. Living here part-time since 1994. Took the plunge to permanency in 2009. The reason was that I was always wanting to get back here as soon as I left. Mexico is my "Earth Magnet." I understand you completely, bro. Your philosophy is intriguing. Like it a lot. God bless and Viva México.
I miss walking to get my fruits and veggies, getting better at my Spanish with the locals and the noises of the street. When I went back to the states I swore I heard BASURA in my sleep! I missed that man for months, even though he started yelling at 7 AM. When I first got there I chuckled at the fact that the authorities would be called about the noise in the states. The tamale man went to 11 PM but hey, it is what it is. I LOVE Mexico and am working to return.
What a beautiful area you are showing us today! I have always enjoyed the ride down the streets of Merida and also the walk around town videos, but hey this is NEXT level! So relaxing and beautiful with the beach and all the Palm trees and beautiful contrast of blue sky and sea with the amazing white sand as well. I got the feeling that this area is quite different as far as the "vibe" of the village?
Yes of course! Very Different Vibe out here, the beach vibe! Which is even slower and more relaxed if you can believe that! I love coming out to the beach often and it was extremely nice to take the tour myself as I was recording this footage. Looking forward to making more like these in the future!
@@JoseArteagaTravels So if you want less government, regulations and restrictions in your life, then move to Mexico right? Because I don't live a debt slave life style like most sheep like Americans do. As a kid growing up I was always taught to live within my means, never spend money you don't have. So would Mexico be good place live for responsible people who know how to live within their means? Also in Mexico could you make it on $15,000 USD a year? Please let me know, thanks.
I am an American/Jamaican who loves Mexico. I visited twice. I visited for a month, I cried when I had to go back home to America. I have a great life in America, but as a black female, I have never felt free here. I consider Mexicans my real brothers and sisters. Mexicans are the greatest people on earth, hands down. As a traumatized black American, I couldn't believe this type of place excited. I have sold my house, and all my belongings to move to Mexico. I got 180 days, and it came to an end. Now I am trying to get a permanent visa in order to live there. Viva Mexico.
6:40 - 'instead of getting in the car to go to the grocery store we have to walk to the fruit vendor' - Honestly that's not a burden that's a perk. In the USA we're all too isolated from the communities we live in. For most people nothing is even within walking distance, that is why we have to drive to it. The ability to go outside and just see other people around, and have places to get a snack, a conversation, groceries, and supplies right in your neighborhood is a luxury for the ultra-wealthy living in places like NYC or San Francisco.
Very well said! I totally agree with you, it is a perk even considered a luxury by so many others who are stuck in that "Rat Race" Thanks again for sharing!
I just want to thank you for this video. I currently live in Jamaica and for the last 2 years, I have been thinking of relocating. There were always 2 places in my head. USA and Mexico. But I lost my mum unexpectedly in February 2022 and for sure I made up my mind I want to relocate. But for opportunities and my preteen, it made me take my mind off Mexico but I would still watch videos whenever I get a chance (of Mexico). Two months ago I seriously made up my mind Mexico will be home for me (Thanks to your videos with the transparency and possibilities you shared), There is just something I feel in my energy when I research and watch videos on Mexico. As a full-time 9 to 5 Customer Support right now. I am trying to transition my skills online preparing my stream of income when I relocate there. Another thing I noticed, a lot of UA-camrs and Content Creators in Mexico see themselves maybe as long as 5 years in Mexico if so long but at the end of the day, they are not planning to make Mexico their forever home and that's what makes you an exception in my eyes, why I am taking the leap soon. Thank you
That's right I am here for good! 5 Years and counting so far! Makes me very happy to hear that my videos have helped you out so much! I think you will also like it better here than in the USA, much closer to the island vibe you are used to. Thanks again for your kind words and sharing your story! Good luck with everything! Saludos!
Hi Viv, Lots of different opinions out there. I’m 62 and past raising children. I’m from the U.S. and I’m retiring to Mexico. If I was raising a kid in these times, I would most definitely pick Mexico over the U.S. Like I said. Just my opinion.
@@Mexicobeanpole : You are so right, millions of opinions if you asked me. There is this super excited feeling in my gut when I watch a Mexico video or research anything on Mexico. So far Mexico is cheaper than Jamaica. After losing my mum here to the healthcare system, I rather take the risk with Mexico's healthcare system. I Love them having fruits and vegetables all year round especially avocado and as a result, it is not by season and the prices won't go up and down at any time. If after 49yrs of surviving the crime in Jamaica. I definitely can survive living in Mexico. I hope I get to meet you when I get there. Thanks
My brother moved to mexico his wife is mexican. They live in the middle of nowhere... There is no electricity or cell phones.... I visited them and they are happier ...than i have ever seen them.
You hit it on the head ...again! Yes the idea of comfort vs freedom is key to think about so that a person can ponder about life in general, perhaps for the first time in their life; Hierarchy of Needs is the technical term.Since we are kept ever more so busy seeking out an existence , on the hamster wheel of finances, bureaucratic overbearing control that has turned our freedom into servitude, & it ain't getting better anytime soon! Just as your experience, most of us need a jolt, a major crisis to evaluate & think about what it is they want & perhaps more importantly what it is they DON'T desire. Time and physical & mental/ spiritual wellbeing is the most valuable commodity. Thanks for your time Jose! You're a gem of a person with a generous spirit that has made a big difference in plenty of people's lives!
Thank you so much for your wise words my friend. I know that not everyone "gets it" and thats the main problem for most. Just trying to show people how to figure it out before its too late for them. Best I can do is make these videos and help those who actually want help. Just one day at a time. But hey when one is truly Free, you know you got all the time in the world! Saludos brother! Hope to see you out here one day!
Hey Jose it's your boy Quincy. I am with you, I told my family they will have to come to Mexico to bury me, I am never leaving, the quality of life, the love and respect you receive here is amazing. April 9th I'm here 2 yrs already, time flies. Give Christian a big hug for me. Mexico para siempre!
Jose I like como te expresas de Mexico, soy mexicano viviendo en fl, pero escucharte y mostrando a mi bello país, y diciendo que esto home now, man Quisiera back there soon
Sam and I just found your channel a few days ago. Absolutely LOVE your energy, your down-to-Earthness and your obvious values of Free Will and Life is Sacred! We have rented a small apartment in Manzanillo from a friend, we’re waiting on my passport to arrive and for some special import paperwork we need for our sugar gliders..our projected move date is in the next few months. We were living the full time RV lifestyle for the last two years and just massively downsized in preparation for this change. We are headed to Mexico for the Freedom and ability to live as we wish⚛️💜🔮. Thanku for the value you provide
You’re the first person ever, and I’ve watched a lot of Mexico videos, that’s ever mentioned the “expat high school” mentality. People were talking about me behind my back, that I’d never met yet!! No place is perfect. But that is something to be aware of in the expat enclaves.
Seriously? I'm the only one who has ever mentioned it? Maybe I should talk about it some more since it really is a major problem no one even thinks about until its too late.
@@JoseArteagaTravels Yes PLEASE ! It’s exactly what the English speaking North American Expat community needs! Interesting that you (with Cuban parents) as well are talking about “Americans” supposedly in a sense of USAmericans but not realizing that Mexicans (and all the others south of the USA) are Americans as well. Being a retired European living in a central Mexican neighborhood from the very beginning on purpose, it’s so irritating to me coming to Mexico learning that USAmericans tend to overtake places (even countries) by implementing their own “rules” coming with expectations without showing any respect for other people might not share same ideas, speaking their own languages, having their own cultural background and ancient history much, much older than the USAmerican “hype”: Gringo = green go (home). I’m an immigrant in Mexico but no “expat”, hispanohablante más o menos, very much interested in learning more about the 13,000 years old history of the Mexicans, meanwhile well aware of the situation in Northamerica, how much of the Mexican land has been lost to the USA within the past 2-3 centuries 🙄 Meanwhile I understand the background of Article 33 of the Mexican constitution and how sensitive the Mexicans are because of their history. The USexpats better keep their attitude visiting another country like Mexico on vacations as tourists. When moving to another country first and most important issue is learning the language. Would prefer a Spanish interview for permanent residency: without speaking the language it should be temporary at max. Might be better for Mexico to restrict the number of foreigners per community in order to avoid that type of Ghetto building by foreigners identifying themselves as expats and not speaking the national language. Just my 2ct 😉
You are so right. You’ve got to put in the work to be a part of the community and be a good neighbor…. In any country you may live in! Thanks for the insights!
It works both ways. When I got married in Guadalajara, I was excited to bring my wife to a ranch in Zacatecas. I loved that ranch, she was not a fan. She wanted indoor plumbing. Didn’t want to poop outside with the animals, didn’t like walking 1 mile to fetch water. Didn’t like how a town of any size was 70 kilometers away. I found out that she is a city girl. My perception that everyone in Mexico liked the rural lifestyle was so far off from reality. 😅
You are 100000% point! LOL I had a similar situation when I got married and we both thought we wanted that super rural lifestyle till we quickly found out we don't lol but are working our way towards it! 😅
Jose! I have to say thanks, you've made another great informative video, that has certainly helped this Canadian guy with my desire to live out the rest of my retirement in Merida Mexico. 😍
We retired 6 weeks ago and plan to travel for 4-5 years, slow traveling from Mexico to Argentina. We started in my wife’s home country so we are currently in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. If someone does not like one city or one country….move ! There are lots of great places and many have low costs of living.
Thank you for this video. I loved the scenic image of the homes and the neighborhoods. Also, I respect your perspective about why most Americans will never live in Mexico. The one thing that I have consistently heard about Mexico and its beautiful people is that they are so kind, their strong sense of community and family. I'm a single person and I can appreciate a culture like this one. That's the kind of people I want to live around.
I moved in January 2021 to Merida and now am relocating to the Central Highlands for the climate...fly there tomorrow actually and I can't wait to be back in Mexico after 3 months in the US.
Gotta love those beaches, look like the Bahamas I could live there ! Only bad thing about living that close to the beach is that all your appliance rust like crazy
Yeah it is very beautiful, but at a cost...... A major problem among many others people dont realize until it is too late. Living right in the middle of natures beauty and splendor comes at a cost most eventually get tired of paying/ keeping up with. Thanks for sharing!
San Crisanto!!! Love it, next year my husband and I are moving very close to where you were riding. We have been down for several trips to the area, and others in Mexico. Thank you for the glimpses of tranquil beach and the Gulf of Mexico. Time for another visit!
Awesome video Jose!! So true!! And I love the driving videos!! Merida seems so laid back after being in Monterrey. I am an introvert who loves nature and quiet!! Haha. I’ve only been here a month although visited twice before and i do embrace the challenges, adventure, culture, learning language and for me the mountains! Lots of hiking. I’m not fazed-much-by seeing a 30amp switch in a 3 bedroom house that flips when i use a heater and kettle at the same time. (wires) 😅 I do enjoy the local market and chatting and walking the town. But as a vegan my biggest issue living near Monterrey (Hidalgo) is terrible produce for me and getting my cats their food. Of course fabulous mangoes, papayas and avocados. I plan to make a garden eventually but for now puts me going into M to Petco, HEB and Costco. Probably another state would be more up my alley but all my Mexican friends are here and Saltillo. There is a vegan community here as well in M. Abut i don’t have car yet. Paciencia. I am renting from friends in a rock climbing area so it’s a bit expensive but I am looking for a cheaper house to rent in town with a little yard. So I’m a bit of an anomaly. The trash is so bad around me though i am ready to start picking up. I’m youngish retired but there’s a lot to do here. And i have scores of hobbies and projects. All that to say -we’ll see how it goes. ❤️✌🏼⛰️🇲🇽🧗♀️
Your area of Mexico is known for it's Carnivore lifestyle and that is why you are probably not seeing any good produce out there. But I can assure you there are other states which would be considered heaven to a vegan such as yourself with much abundance of produce and other sources of protein like in Oaxaca. Thank you again so much for sharing! Hope this is just the beginning of your Mexican adventure! Saludos!
@@JoseArteagaTravels yes it is definitely a big carnivore area.. i have good friend in Saltillo who is vegan also one of the reasons i moved here along with rock climbing. but i have read about the wonderful produce in the other areas and for export. i see it is the US of course. So rock climbing is here for me but no food haha! We’ll see how it all plays out. Blessings!
It's very important to learn the language because if need a translation not every single translators would be trustworthy, believe me I know because I did that type of work in a hospital, and dr office, and I heard other translators making so many mistakes that I wanted to correct them but I couldn't.
It has always been my plan to retire to Mexico, am 54 currently and semi-retired now. I was under the impression that Mexico was not exactly safe for us gringo's now. Thanks for this video gives me hope my dream is still alive.
Merida and the Yucatan is one of the safest places in the Americas. Most of Mexico is also pretty safe as well. In fact you can see for yourself on UA-cam by not just watching my videos but countless other you tubers who share daily life out here in Mexico. Good luck with your journey!
37:00 - Things are expensive - which has everything to do with you. This reminds me of a guy from NYC I knew years ago who had just come back from a trip to Japan and complained about how expensive the food was. When we started talking, all his examples were for Italian food and burgers. I asked him if he had bothered to try eating anything Japanese... and he didn't seem to understand the point I was making. If you go somewhere, and try to bring home with you, it's gonna cost you. Set your expectations by where you go.
Very well said thank you so much for sharing that! BTW I went out with some friends the other day and they wanted McDonalds and I was in complete and utter shock at how much we spent there. I could have gotten 2 kilos of al Pastor tacos for the same price which by the is 5 pounds and enough for 2-3 days lol and we were just getting some nuggets and cheeseburgers..... Thanks again for sharing!
I am so glad you talk of your friend at around time 12:30. I'm trying to learn Spanish, but my time is so limited, it's very slow. The fact that your friend is doing fine there because he's TRYING is great to hear. So far, nothing you've said is a deterrent. Hell, I've spent so much time living in a tent from all the times I went camping - sometimes for nearly a month at a time - I'm seriously not worried about "all the comforts." I can't afford that here. Gosh, I can't wait to sell this house and get there. Thank you for all the time you give us, Jose. 💖
Glad all the info I give you guys is so helpful! But yes in the end attitude is the main component. Mexico is not for everyone! Glad to hear you will be very happy out here in Mexico soon!
I'm slowly getting on my way back to Mexico. I expect to be there 7 months a year so I don't lose my rights. The only thing I will really miss there is my personal space.
I live in Rosaritio Beach Mexico 🇲🇽 I love it I live 15 minutes from the San Diego border and I cross whenever I want and I have a Sentri pass so I cross the border into the U.S. within 15-20 minutes. I have the best of both worlds. 😊
You are absolutely right, like I have said before we need to adjust to Mexico style, so that we can have freedom with the money we have, and we don't owe money to anyone.
Yes I usually come to the states to celebrate Thanksgiving with my kids, I love it Thanksgiving is the best, Christmas is different I don't celebrate Christmas.
You are right. I like comfort. I also like living in my vehicle so I’m torn. I need to start o we and I just did and I’m not happy being toed down because I based my decisions of something that fell through several months later I’m about ready to sell and it’s been 6 months.
I agree about learning the language in the Country you want to live. I wish the Hispanics in the US would learn English. It goes both ways! A frustration for us as well.
I'm glad you understand. It is the same situation in all parts of this Earth where there are immigrants. Some learn it some dont. It can be extremely frustrating for some. Thanks again for sharing!
Mexico is a very easy country to be in. I love it here and laugh at the horns blowing. They go past all the time. It's not that noisy, and only lasts for a few seconds. Also the one with the cow mooing. Cracks me up every time. Compared to Vietnam, Mexico is very quiet.
Maybe it's just me. I listened for about 10 min. Then jumped to 20 min in the video and it's the same point. 30 plus minutes for the same point? Now that's a real rant.
Brother...I absolutely love your videos...loved my six years in Yucatan back in the 80's...been back many times since...know Miami...lived there most of my life...now living in Santa Rosa Beach Florida...last time in Merida just last December...next time down I would like to stop by or take you both out for dinner and have fun and talk stuff....be well Jose...un abrazo hermano...
Hi José, I have lived here for almost four years. I am going to be a permanent resident soon. I plan on becoming a Mexican citizen soon. I bought a house. People do not really understand that the systems are different. Gas for your stove is not underground infrastructure, hot water is not easy to get here either, but hell Merida is hot as hell. I dealt with cold showers for two years. No big deal. Gas tanks have to be replaced and refilled. You need to do some fumigation for the bugs once every six months. You need to do a lot more home maintainance because the tropics is tough on home maintainance. Also, beaurocracy is slower and more cumbersome and Mexico is not perfectly online all the time. But the USA is expensive as hell, and a pressure cooker in other ways. Also, I am an interpreter and professor with university degrees and I work online and make it in dollars. So I am comfortable. My husband and child who is 12 years old, is getting a great education. I speak Spanish it is my native language. I do not like people who are lazy language learners. Do something to acquire some Spanish and or Mayan too! Be humble is good advice Jose!
That is Awesome! Really appreciate you sharing your experience with us. Mexico is not for everyone, but it is for us. Life is not Perfect out here but for our way of life, it is a million times better here than it was back home. Some times life is not easy out here but we learn to adapt and deal with these new challenges as best we can because we know that at the end of the day it is better to deal with whatever here in Mexico than just about anything else in the USA. I very much appreciate you sharing a bit of insight about your life experience out here in Merida. Thanks for sharing! Saludos!
Mexico looks great to me. Natural and REAL. It's a question of VALUES and HONOR. If you are a fussy Twit you will hate it. If you are a regular decent person, you'll love it. When i moved to LA, I met Mexicans for the first time. They were just like my salt of the earth relatives, they love their families and are decent people. Simple. Wonderful in my view. I've been dying to go to Mexico but people kept telling me I'd get my head cut off. Why the US government makes such a big deal of that I'm not sure. Any city anywhere has bad areas. Visit Chicago or any big city. Now I know as usual they lie about everything. I will get there, and I may stay. Viva Mexico. SLAVA UKRAINI The Truth Matters.
Hey Jose, how are you doing? I have a friend this afternoon was in my home and he asked me about your background video. He tell me what city in Mexico but he don’t know what city you’re making this video in the background
Jose, The only thing I have trouble with is dogs barking incessantly. Barking because something is going on and then stop barking after whatever caused them to bark stops, that's one thing but to bark for the sake of hearing themselves bark is not fun to live with. Will that be a problem?
Nice videos, I get your point. I want to retire to Querétaro, but, getting all wrapped or disentangle from the life here in the U.S. have been a challenge! Hopefully I can make it soon, working towards that goal.😅
I just spent a month in Mérida. I loved it. I was in the south part of el centro for the first half and in Los Héroes for the second half. A few things annoyed me, but nothing major. Definitely could have used a bicicleta
I agree about the getting off the plane and it felt like home. When I do have to go back to the US for a short period of time I can't wait to get back to Mérida ❤
Fortunately I’m some years away from retirement and my biggest fear isn’t financial (although it’s a worry), it’s the potential boredom. Is Warren Buffett retired? The Queen never retired. Retiring is a nightmare. Better to call it a “change of scenery”. Keep up the good work and stay busy.
I want to live more casually like I did as a young person in S America. Residency has gotten more difficult. Hopefully I can still swing it on retirement if we move in the future.
No worries! There are many paths to residency without needing to prove financial solvency! Check out this video for more info ua-cam.com/video/dEq6p4LULkA/v-deo.html
Life is what you make it to be. Decide what you want out of life. Before you plan a move, visit, research and find what your why is and where to fulfill it
Liking the videos, def thinking of moving to Mexico when I retire. My wife and I have been 5 times, and we loved it. It was vacation though. I want to buy property and build my house, but I love the Mexican culture. Thanks for the videos.
Living in Mexico is best for those knowledgeable about other cultures. I've traveled a lot and prefer belly-to-belly experiences with local people - so I much prefer being in Mexico, Brazil or some other culture. I certainly prefer being somewhere else and never want to return home - sell my house and I'm moving to Mexico QUICKLY.
Jose, I'm new to your channel, but I love it bro, I'm really seriously considering moving to Mexico. I could really use some of your helpful knowledge. If you read your subscribers comments let me know if you read this. I've never set up a pay pal account, but perhaps I will set up one so I send you some money. I appreciate anyone that makes thier own way and especially appreciate your info, and of course your optimistic, light and humorous commentary, interviews and your wealth of knowledge about moving to Mexico. You seem pretty damn content to me. Sounds like you hit gold bro, beauty is in the eye of the beholder right? It does others good to see someone happy. You definitely seem happy. Years ago I use to go down to Ensonada, and Rosarita Beach at least 6 times a year for r&r and loved it. Always wanted to go further south, but never have. I used to be a shave ice fresh squeezed lemonade vendor and would travel around in the states to all kinds of gigs everyweekend. Did it for about 12 years and made a lot of cash in the summer... enough to take the winters off. I still have my equipment but I'm on SOCIAL Security disability income. I don't make a Hell of a lot on ssdi, but more than some. I've been loving in a 33 foot motorhome in Oregon for the last almost4 years. Not because I want to, but because the cost of living has gotten so high as far as rentals go, but worse... There isn't hardly any housing to be had where I live in Oregon. I've been in Oregon about 10 years, since before it was legal to use and possess recreational Herb we'll call it. Haha Hit me up and let me know if you read this. I gotta go to the grocery store before they close. ~ ✌
I always say that freedom is like the bird out in the wild is dirty and missing a toe or has a chipped beak in contrast to the bird in a cage who is clean and has food readily available.
SSSSTOP , Over all The U.S. is way way way more crazie and dangerious than than Mexico...there is nothing more to say...iv lived in both , im currently in The U.S. and I'm moveing back to Mexico as soon as I can get back... that is the gods truth...Blessings
Hello Jose, I love your content. Born and raised in the USA and not close to retirement yet but over the last few years dreaming and thinking about escaping the madness in the USA. I find myself watching hundreds of videos of people living really living abroad. I’ve recently come across several videos of living in Merida. I was wondering if you could recommend suggest information for Latin Americans moving abroad specifically to Mexico. Thank you very much. Looking forward to your response while I continue to watch your awesome videos.
I myself had no real information about moving to Mexico when I did. That's why I created this content and channel. But today there is tons of info out there for you to search through such as my channel for tons of valuable information. I honestly don't know whats out there because I never had any need for any of it and most of what I did find was not very relevant once I actually got out here to Mexico. Again another reason I make these videos. Best I can say is too look for other similar youtubers in other countries sharing the real life experiences of living abroad.
Dusty? That was sand on the beach. In fact i think it is more difficult to drive around the dryer it is. But hey what do we know!? 😅 Mountains are a great choice in Mexico there are tons everywhere!
Im sorry I just gotta' say it. How ignorant is anyone coming to Mexico to think for a nano second that it is going to be just like where they left. Didn't they leave because they did not like their home country? Or...were they focusing only on the cost of living? If someone comes to Mexico or any other country just for a cheaper cost of living..they will NEVER make it and will NEVER be happy. Bunch a whiney immature brats. Dont let that door hit you on the way out. When I hear you talking about the neighbors wanting to get to know us and the street venders trying to eek out a living by their own efforts, slower pace of life and so on...I LOVE ALL OF THAT! It just fills my heart with sweetness when I hear these stories. Lucky for me I was born and raised in CA, so Mexico has always been part of my life.
Very well said! I completely agree! That's why I make these videos the way that I do. So that I can show people what it truly means to live out here in Mexico. The life I and others like me live is very typical and yet you never see anyone showing you how life is actually lived out here. In fact most other channels do the opposite and show you how great it is and in the same sentence tell you how you can not afford it and will never get a visa so dont even think about it..... When the reality couldn't be any further from the truth. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! Viva Mexico!
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North, Central and South America (The Americas) are American countries, so technically Mexicans are Americans too
Second point if we are not really Americans, why do they call us Latin Americans?... Remember that "Latino" is not a continent
US Americans = Americans from USA
Latin Americans = Americans from American countries of Latin-derived languages (Spanish, French and Portuguese)
Did you get married in Mexico or US? Does your wife now have a permanent US residency as you have permanent Mexico Residency?
Say a guy is going to Mexico with No Identification and no money and needs not to be sent back to the US for political and economic reasons? Only has 300 to 500 dollars a month but is willing to work and to live? Say a guy needs all the help he can get because of malicious prosecution/entrapment in the US. Say a guy has pending charges that look serious but has video evidence that he was the one being threatened and shoved and for his defense is being charged to make him to be the bad guy? What information would a guy have to divulge and what information would a guy just remain silent on. Can a guy wear a shirt that says "Human" on it when entering Mexico to remind everyone of his human rights because he read the Mexican constitution and read that it is a human document that recognized human rights long ago? Is it okay for a guy to be frightened about everything mentioned? Have to ask for a friend?
Life is not easy anywhere, but Mexico is a happy country.
Well said! Thanks for sharing!
Everything you say is spot on. I have been retired in Yucatan for 5 years. I kept a list of all the things I would do if I retired #1avoid expat enclaves. Always busy. Volunteer at a school. Read. Swim. Cook everyday and live in a true Mexican neighbourhood. Love my life.
That is awesome! We are both just living the dream. Thanks so much for sharing! Viva Yucatan y Viva Mexico!
@@JoseArteagaTravels Gracias amigo.
Awesome. We have been here for almost 4 years now and are amazed at how much we have learned about life by living into this slower pace and more meaningful culture.
I just watched an American expat show off his $5000,000 Merida home in a 3 part video. I could only watch half of part 1. I was crushed. I’m an American trying to escape the elitism and entitled behavior. I’m so happy to hear everything you’ve stated in this video. What a relief.
Glad it was helpful! There is room for everyone! Thanks for the kind words!
Can I ask, who's "elitism" are you referring to? Demicrat liberals? Who are you talking about?
I started in the Yucatán and I am beyond Blessed to experience a new life!! I am in Jalisco now and moving to Mexico was my greatest decision 3 years ago! I am FREE! I am happy! I am healthier!!
Thanks for sharing! Viva Mexico!
My friend Jose, let me tell you about my experiences. When I told people I was moving to Mexico they told me, "You're moving to Mexico? Why would you want to move to Mexico? México is a third-world country.
They probably think that in Mexico all people live in cardboard shacks with no running water, no sewage system, no electricity, in other words like cave people.
They also think that if anyone moves down here, before long, they will be killed.
No, México is not perfect, (is any country perfect?), but I've lived here comfortably for over 10 years.
Peace Jose
Exactly most in the US think Mexico in a third world country while they are the ones living in the streets in a cardboard box with no running water. Even the very poor in Mexico live better than the very poor in the USA. Trust me my family also thinks I'm crazy for living in Mexico while they live in Miami...... 😅
Sounds like the US white house.
There are so many little things that you can do to supplement your income. Because I speak English, kids in my community stop by for help with their English homework. I help them and when their parents found out. They would drop off food that they grew, offer their services when I need it. Something that I did just to be nice has paid me back. When you live in a Mexican neighborhood, you quickly learn who can help build things in your house, who can give a shot, who can mend clothes, and so on.
That is super awesome! Thank you so much for sharing that! Yes you are 1000% on the money with how Mexican Communities actually work! Everyone helps out each other! Even the town drunk will pull out some weeds from your front yard for 100 pesos so he can get his drink on 😅 Viva Mexico!
I spent $1200 pesos with a gentleman who had a street hustle making bracelets and such. Last day in Mexico he gave me a one of a kind handmade bracelet with my name on it and it is that small things that make me want to live in Mexico and talk to all the locals! Such beautiful, kind and generous people! ❤
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing! Glad you had a wonderful time in Merida!
Saw your interview with Tangerine Travels. Definitely a new sub in it for the long haul. My first extensive trip to Mexico was in 1989. Living here part-time since 1994. Took the plunge to permanency in 2009. The reason was that I was always wanting to get back here as soon as I left. Mexico is my "Earth Magnet." I understand you completely, bro.
Your philosophy is intriguing. Like it a lot. God bless and Viva México.
That is Awesome! Thank you for sharing! Saludos y Viva Mexico! Welcome aboard!
I miss walking to get my fruits and veggies, getting better at my Spanish with the locals and the noises of the street. When I went back to the states I swore I heard BASURA in my sleep! I missed that man for months, even though he started yelling at 7 AM. When I first got there I chuckled at the fact that the authorities would be called about the noise in the states. The tamale man went to 11 PM but hey, it is what it is. I LOVE Mexico and am working to return.
I agree I sometimes get worried when its a holiday and it gets too quiet around here lol Thank you so much for sharing! Viva Mexico!
I'm a quadriplegic living up in Ontario just that beautiful weather down there alone has got me sold
Hopefully you can make it down to paradise one day!
What a beautiful area you are showing us today! I have always enjoyed the ride down the streets of Merida and also the walk around town videos, but hey this is NEXT level! So relaxing and beautiful with the beach and all the Palm trees and beautiful contrast of blue sky and sea with the amazing white sand as well. I got the feeling that this area is quite different as far as the "vibe" of the village?
Yes of course! Very Different Vibe out here, the beach vibe! Which is even slower and more relaxed if you can believe that! I love coming out to the beach often and it was extremely nice to take the tour myself as I was recording this footage. Looking forward to making more like these in the future!
@@JoseArteagaTravels So if you want less government, regulations and restrictions in your life, then move to Mexico right? Because I don't live a debt slave life style like most sheep like Americans do. As a kid growing up I was always taught to live within my means, never spend money you don't have. So would Mexico be good place live for responsible people who know how to live within their means? Also in Mexico could you make it on $15,000 USD a year? Please let me know, thanks.
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I am an American/Jamaican who loves Mexico. I visited twice. I visited for a month, I cried when I had to go back home to America. I have a great life in America, but as a black female, I have never felt free here. I consider Mexicans my real brothers and sisters. Mexicans are the greatest people on earth, hands down. As a traumatized black American, I couldn't believe this type of place excited. I have sold my house, and all my belongings to move to Mexico. I got 180 days, and it came to an end. Now I am trying to get a permanent visa in order to live there. Viva Mexico.
Thank you so much for sharing! Glad you feel so much more at home here in Mexico. I feel the same way. Viva Mexico! Thank you for sharing!
6:40 - 'instead of getting in the car to go to the grocery store we have to walk to the fruit vendor' - Honestly that's not a burden that's a perk. In the USA we're all too isolated from the communities we live in. For most people nothing is even within walking distance, that is why we have to drive to it. The ability to go outside and just see other people around, and have places to get a snack, a conversation, groceries, and supplies right in your neighborhood is a luxury for the ultra-wealthy living in places like NYC or San Francisco.
Very well said! I totally agree with you, it is a perk even considered a luxury by so many others who are stuck in that "Rat Race" Thanks again for sharing!
Honestly, one of the things I'm most looking forward to is not having a car.
I just want to thank you for this video. I currently live in Jamaica and for the last 2 years, I have been thinking of relocating. There were always 2 places in my head. USA and Mexico. But I lost my mum unexpectedly in February 2022 and for sure I made up my mind I want to relocate. But for opportunities and my preteen, it made me take my mind off Mexico but I would still watch videos whenever I get a chance (of Mexico). Two months ago I seriously made up my mind Mexico will be home for me (Thanks to your videos with the transparency and possibilities you shared), There is just something I feel in my energy when I research and watch videos on Mexico. As a full-time 9 to 5 Customer Support right now. I am trying to transition my skills online preparing my stream of income when I relocate there. Another thing I noticed, a lot of UA-camrs and Content Creators in Mexico see themselves maybe as long as 5 years in Mexico if so long but at the end of the day, they are not planning to make Mexico their forever home and that's what makes you an exception in my eyes, why I am taking the leap soon. Thank you
That's right I am here for good! 5 Years and counting so far! Makes me very happy to hear that my videos have helped you out so much! I think you will also like it better here than in the USA, much closer to the island vibe you are used to. Thanks again for your kind words and sharing your story! Good luck with everything! Saludos!
Good luck to you!! ☘️
@@hassavocadoaddictsanonymous : Thank you.
Hi Viv,
Lots of different opinions out there. I’m 62 and past raising children.
I’m from the U.S. and I’m retiring to Mexico.
If I was raising a kid in these times, I would most definitely pick Mexico over the U.S.
Like I said. Just my opinion.
@@Mexicobeanpole : You are so right, millions of opinions if you asked me. There is this super excited feeling in my gut when I watch a Mexico video or research anything on Mexico. So far Mexico is cheaper than Jamaica. After losing my mum here to the healthcare system, I rather take the risk with Mexico's healthcare system. I Love them having fruits and vegetables all year round especially avocado and as a result, it is not by season and the prices won't go up and down at any time. If after 49yrs of surviving the crime in Jamaica. I definitely can survive living in Mexico. I hope I get to meet you when I get there. Thanks
My brother moved to mexico his wife is mexican. They live in the middle of nowhere... There is no electricity or cell phones.... I visited them and they are happier ...than i have ever seen them.
Amen! Viva Mexico!
Interesting how "nice" is a universal language.
You would think more people would know this 😅
@@JoseArteagaTravels I still believe most people are good in the world.
You hit it on the head ...again! Yes the idea of comfort vs freedom is key to think about so that a person can ponder about life in general, perhaps for the first time in their life; Hierarchy of Needs is the technical term.Since we are kept ever more so busy seeking out an existence , on the hamster wheel of finances, bureaucratic overbearing control that has turned our freedom into servitude, & it ain't getting better anytime soon!
Just as your experience, most of us need a jolt, a major crisis to evaluate & think about what it is they want & perhaps more importantly what it is they DON'T desire.
Time and physical & mental/ spiritual wellbeing is the most valuable commodity.
Thanks for your time Jose!
You're a gem of a person with a generous spirit that has made a big difference in plenty of people's lives!
Thank you so much for your wise words my friend. I know that not everyone "gets it" and thats the main problem for most. Just trying to show people how to figure it out before its too late for them. Best I can do is make these videos and help those who actually want help. Just one day at a time. But hey when one is truly Free, you know you got all the time in the world! Saludos brother! Hope to see you out here one day!
Hey Jose it's your boy Quincy. I am with you, I told my family they will have to come to Mexico to bury me, I am never leaving, the quality of life, the love and respect you receive here is amazing. April 9th I'm here 2 yrs already, time flies. Give Christian a big hug for me. Mexico para siempre!
Amen! Congratulations! Viva Mexico Brother! Glad to hear you are doing great! Saludos!
Jose I like como te expresas de
Mexico, soy mexicano viviendo en fl, pero escucharte y mostrando a mi bello país, y diciendo que esto home now, man
Quisiera back there soon
Dale bro aqui te espera tu tierra. Ya casi no queda nada en los Estados Unidos. Saludos!
"They are humble, they are appreciative." What more can we be to one another? Well put Jose, well put!
Thank you brother much appreciated
Sam and I just found your channel a few days ago. Absolutely LOVE your energy, your down-to-Earthness and your obvious values of Free Will and Life is Sacred! We have rented a small apartment in Manzanillo from a friend, we’re waiting on my passport to arrive and for some special import paperwork we need for our sugar gliders..our projected move date is in the next few months. We were living the full time RV lifestyle for the last two years and just massively downsized in preparation for this change. We are headed to Mexico for the Freedom and ability to live as we wish⚛️💜🔮.
Thanku for the value you provide
That is awesome! Welcome aboard and thanks for sharing! Good luck on your move and adventure!
You’re the first person ever, and I’ve watched a lot of Mexico videos, that’s ever mentioned the “expat high school” mentality.
People were talking about me behind my back, that I’d never met yet!!
No place is perfect. But that is something to be aware of in the expat enclaves.
Seriously? I'm the only one who has ever mentioned it? Maybe I should talk about it some more since it really is a major problem no one even thinks about until its too late.
Immature Brats are those expats!
@@JoseArteagaTravels Yes PLEASE ! It’s exactly what the English speaking North American Expat community needs!
Interesting that you (with Cuban parents) as well are talking about “Americans” supposedly in a sense of USAmericans but not realizing that Mexicans (and all the others south of the USA) are Americans as well.
Being a retired European living in a central Mexican neighborhood from the very beginning on purpose, it’s so irritating to me coming to Mexico learning that USAmericans tend to overtake places (even countries) by implementing their own “rules” coming with expectations without showing any respect for other people might not share same ideas, speaking their own languages, having their own cultural background and ancient history much, much older than the USAmerican “hype”: Gringo = green go (home).
I’m an immigrant in Mexico but no “expat”, hispanohablante más o menos, very much interested in learning more about the 13,000 years old history of the Mexicans, meanwhile well aware of the situation in Northamerica, how much of the Mexican land has been lost to the USA within the past 2-3 centuries 🙄 Meanwhile I understand the background of Article 33 of the Mexican constitution and how sensitive the Mexicans are because of their history.
The USexpats better keep their attitude visiting another country like Mexico on vacations as tourists. When moving to another country first and most important issue is learning the language. Would prefer a Spanish interview for permanent residency: without speaking the language it should be temporary at max. Might be better for Mexico to restrict the number of foreigners per community in order to avoid that type of Ghetto building by foreigners identifying themselves as expats and not speaking the national language.
Just my 2ct 😉
@@anneli1735 Unfortunately, in México el dinero manda. Sad but true.
Interested to hear this thanks Jose! Mucho gracias!
My pleasure! Saludos amigo del Norte!
You are so right. You’ve got to put in the work to be a part of the community and be a good neighbor…. In any country you may live in! Thanks for the insights!
Amen! Well said! Thanks for sharing!
It works both ways. When I got married in Guadalajara, I was excited to bring my wife to a ranch in Zacatecas. I loved that ranch, she was not a fan. She wanted indoor plumbing. Didn’t want to poop outside with the animals, didn’t like walking 1 mile to fetch water. Didn’t like how a town of any size was 70 kilometers away. I found out that she is a city girl. My perception that everyone in Mexico liked the rural lifestyle was so far off from reality. 😅
You are 100000% point! LOL I had a similar situation when I got married and we both thought we wanted that super rural lifestyle till we quickly found out we don't lol but are working our way towards it! 😅
Awesome work brother, living the life and teaching others how to do it. Thanks for all the information you share from your experiences in Yucatán.
Thanks for the kind words!
Jose! I have to say thanks, you've made another great informative video, that has certainly helped this Canadian guy with my desire to live out the rest of my retirement in Merida Mexico. 😍
Glad to hear I have been so helpful!
beautiful area you are riding through! i found your channel b/c i was searching for videos on arteaga mexico lol. subscribing now.
That's super awesome! Welcome aboard! I definitely need to visit Arteaga some day!
We retired 6 weeks ago and plan to travel for 4-5 years, slow traveling from Mexico to Argentina. We started in my wife’s home country so we are currently in Matagalpa, Nicaragua.
If someone does not like one city or one country….move ! There are lots of great places and many have low costs of living.
Well said! Thanks for sharing! Safe travels!
Jose, you are such a nice fellow. Thanks for your honest and humble sharing.
Thank you so much! I appreciate that
Thank you for this video. I loved the scenic image of the homes and the neighborhoods. Also, I respect your perspective about why most Americans will never live in Mexico. The one thing that I have consistently heard about Mexico and its beautiful people is that they are so kind, their strong sense of community and family. I'm a single person and I can appreciate a culture like this one. That's the kind of people I want to live around.
Thank you for the kind words! Glad the video was so helpful!
I moved in January 2021 to Merida and now am relocating to the Central Highlands for the climate...fly there tomorrow actually and I can't wait to be back in Mexico after 3 months in the US.
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Kind and humble. That says it all Jose.
My Spanish is still rough, but a smile and a buenos dias goes a long way.
Muchas Gracias! Saludos!
Gotta love those beaches, look like the Bahamas
I could live there !
Only bad thing about living that close to the beach is that all your appliance rust like crazy
Yeah it is very beautiful, but at a cost...... A major problem among many others people dont realize until it is too late. Living right in the middle of natures beauty and splendor comes at a cost most eventually get tired of paying/ keeping up with. Thanks for sharing!
Love it. Thanks for showing all corners of our beautiful state
Glad you enjoyed it!
San Crisanto!!! Love it, next year my husband and I are moving very close to where you were riding. We have been down for several trips to the area, and others in Mexico. Thank you for the glimpses of tranquil beach and the Gulf of Mexico. Time for another visit!
Thanks for sharing!
I got a kick how your "Chicago" accent was perfecto.
Lol Thanks!
Awesome video Jose!! So true!! And I love the driving videos!! Merida seems so laid back after being in Monterrey. I am an introvert who loves nature and quiet!! Haha. I’ve only been here a month although visited twice before and i do embrace the challenges, adventure, culture, learning language and for me the mountains! Lots of hiking. I’m not fazed-much-by seeing a 30amp switch in a 3 bedroom house that flips when i use a heater and kettle at the same time. (wires) 😅 I do enjoy the local market and chatting and walking the town. But as a vegan my biggest issue living near Monterrey (Hidalgo) is terrible produce for me and getting my cats their food. Of course fabulous mangoes, papayas and avocados. I plan to make a garden eventually but for now puts me going into M to Petco, HEB and Costco. Probably another state would be more up my alley but all my Mexican friends are here and Saltillo. There is a vegan community here as well in M. Abut i don’t have car yet. Paciencia. I am renting from friends in a rock climbing area so it’s a bit expensive but I am looking for a cheaper house to rent in town with a little yard. So I’m a bit of an anomaly. The trash is so bad around me though i am ready to start picking up. I’m youngish retired but there’s a lot to do here. And i have scores of hobbies and projects. All that to say -we’ll see how it goes. ❤️✌🏼⛰️🇲🇽🧗♀️
Your area of Mexico is known for it's Carnivore lifestyle and that is why you are probably not seeing any good produce out there. But I can assure you there are other states which would be considered heaven to a vegan such as yourself with much abundance of produce and other sources of protein like in Oaxaca. Thank you again so much for sharing! Hope this is just the beginning of your Mexican adventure! Saludos!
@@JoseArteagaTravels yes it is definitely a big carnivore area.. i have good friend in Saltillo who is vegan also one of the reasons i moved here along with rock climbing. but i have read about the wonderful produce in the other areas and for export. i see it is the US of course. So rock climbing is here for me but no food haha! We’ll see how it all plays out. Blessings!
It's very important to learn the language because if need a translation not every single translators would be trustworthy, believe me I know because I did that type of work in a hospital, and dr office, and I heard other translators making so many mistakes that I wanted to correct them but I couldn't.
Very good point! Thanks for sharing!
It has always been my plan to retire to Mexico, am 54 currently and semi-retired now. I was under the impression that Mexico was not exactly safe for us gringo's now. Thanks for this video gives me hope my dream is still alive.
Merida and the Yucatan is one of the safest places in the Americas. Most of Mexico is also pretty safe as well. In fact you can see for yourself on UA-cam by not just watching my videos but countless other you tubers who share daily life out here in Mexico. Good luck with your journey!
Merida...second safest city in North Americas...Quebec safest...true...
@JoseArteagaTravels things ain't getting safe world wide
37:00 - Things are expensive - which has everything to do with you. This reminds me of a guy from NYC I knew years ago who had just come back from a trip to Japan and complained about how expensive the food was. When we started talking, all his examples were for Italian food and burgers. I asked him if he had bothered to try eating anything Japanese... and he didn't seem to understand the point I was making. If you go somewhere, and try to bring home with you, it's gonna cost you. Set your expectations by where you go.
Very well said thank you so much for sharing that! BTW I went out with some friends the other day and they wanted McDonalds and I was in complete and utter shock at how much we spent there. I could have gotten 2 kilos of al Pastor tacos for the same price which by the is 5 pounds and enough for 2-3 days lol and we were just getting some nuggets and cheeseburgers..... Thanks again for sharing!
Exactly. Had a massive sushi dinner for $25 in Tokyo.
Very informative
Glad it was helpful!
You're at 9.97k subs! I jumped on board just in time to see you hit a great milestone!
Almost there!
Great video, thanks for sharing. I traveled all Mexico 🇲🇽 for one year .Now living in Hawaii about 40 years
Awesome! Hope you enjoyed it!
I am so glad you talk of your friend at around time 12:30. I'm trying to learn Spanish, but my time is so limited, it's very slow. The fact that your friend is doing fine there because he's TRYING is great to hear. So far, nothing you've said is a deterrent. Hell, I've spent so much time living in a tent from all the times I went camping - sometimes for nearly a month at a time - I'm seriously not worried about "all the comforts." I can't afford that here. Gosh, I can't wait to sell this house and get there. Thank you for all the time you give us, Jose. 💖
Glad all the info I give you guys is so helpful! But yes in the end attitude is the main component. Mexico is not for everyone! Glad to hear you will be very happy out here in Mexico soon!
I'm slowly getting on my way back to Mexico. I expect to be there 7 months a year so I don't lose my rights. The only thing I will really miss there is my personal space.
Thanks for sharing!
I live in Rosaritio Beach Mexico 🇲🇽 I love it I live 15 minutes from the San Diego border and I cross whenever I want and I have a Sentri pass so I cross the border into the U.S. within 15-20 minutes.
I have the best of both worlds. 😊
Thanks for sharing!
You are absolutely right, like I have said before we need to adjust to Mexico style, so that we can have freedom with the money we have, and we don't owe money to anyone.
Amen! Thanks for sharing!
You must have motion sensor because it's smooth on the bike ride
The camera itself does all the work
Yes I usually come to the states to celebrate Thanksgiving with my kids, I love it Thanksgiving is the best, Christmas is different I don't celebrate Christmas.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks!
No problem! Thank you!
Very on-point and realistic! Thanks for another great video. Food for thought.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful footage Jose and insightful comments 👏 👏
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks! Appreciate all your hard work and for keeping it real.
I appreciate the tacos!
You are right. I like comfort. I also like living in my vehicle so I’m torn. I need to start o we and I just did and I’m not happy being toed down because I based my decisions of something that fell through several months later I’m about ready to sell and it’s been 6 months.
Good luck with everything!
I'm moving to Mexico tonight José!
Few weeks in Monterrey and Cabo.. then looking to settle in Puebla for at least 3 months :)
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Love this video
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
I agree about learning the language in the Country you want to live. I wish the Hispanics in the US would learn English. It goes both ways! A frustration for us as well.
I'm glad you understand. It is the same situation in all parts of this Earth where there are immigrants. Some learn it some dont. It can be extremely frustrating for some. Thanks again for sharing!
Great video… Very good information, thank you…
Glad it was helpful!
Like the realism you spoke here.....
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Mexico is a very easy country to be in. I love it here and laugh at the horns blowing. They go past all the time. It's not that noisy, and only lasts for a few seconds. Also the one with the cow mooing. Cracks me up every time. Compared to Vietnam, Mexico is very quiet.
Yeah the mooing cow is my favorite one too! 😅
Maybe it's just me. I listened for about 10 min. Then jumped to 20 min in the video and it's the same point. 30 plus minutes for the same point? Now that's a real rant.
That's awesome thanks for watching! You should see some of my livestreams! 😅
Interested to hear this thanks Jose !
Hope you like it!
Awesome info! Thanks so much!
Glad it was helpful!
A topic idea: How bad are the mosquitos, risks of things like malaria, dangers of venturing into the forests/jungles, etc.
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Brother...I absolutely love your videos...loved my six years in Yucatan back in the 80's...been back many times since...know Miami...lived there most of my life...now living in Santa Rosa Beach Florida...last time in Merida just last December...next time down I would like to stop by or take you both out for dinner and have fun and talk stuff....be well Jose...un abrazo hermano...
That's awesome Thanks for sharing!
Hi José, I have lived here for almost four years. I am going to be a permanent resident soon. I plan on becoming a Mexican citizen soon. I bought a house. People do not really understand that the systems are different. Gas for your stove is not underground infrastructure, hot water is not easy to get here either, but hell Merida is hot as hell. I dealt with cold showers for two years. No big deal. Gas tanks have to be replaced and refilled. You need to do some fumigation for the bugs once every six months. You need to do a lot more home maintainance because the tropics is tough on home maintainance. Also, beaurocracy is slower and more cumbersome and Mexico is not perfectly online all the time. But the USA is expensive as hell, and a pressure cooker in other ways. Also, I am an interpreter and professor with university degrees and I work online and make it in dollars. So I am comfortable. My husband and child who is 12 years old, is getting a great education. I speak Spanish it is my native language. I do not like people who are lazy language learners. Do something to acquire some Spanish and or Mayan too! Be humble is good advice Jose!
That is Awesome! Really appreciate you sharing your experience with us. Mexico is not for everyone, but it is for us. Life is not Perfect out here but for our way of life, it is a million times better here than it was back home. Some times life is not easy out here but we learn to adapt and deal with these new challenges as best we can because we know that at the end of the day it is better to deal with whatever here in Mexico than just about anything else in the USA. I very much appreciate you sharing a bit of insight about your life experience out here in Merida. Thanks for sharing! Saludos!
I would love to hear the honk of the tortilla truck ❤
Haha yeah they always come at the best time too! Right before lunch!
Mexico looks great to me. Natural and REAL.
It's a question of VALUES and HONOR. If you are a fussy Twit you will hate it. If you are a regular decent person, you'll love it. When i moved to LA, I met Mexicans for the first time. They were just like my salt of the earth relatives, they love their families and are decent people. Simple. Wonderful in my view. I've been dying to go to Mexico but people kept telling me I'd get my head cut off. Why the US government makes such a big deal of that I'm not sure. Any city anywhere has bad areas. Visit Chicago or any big city. Now I know as usual they lie about everything.
I will get there, and I may stay.
Viva Mexico.
SLAVA UKRAINI
The Truth Matters.
Thanks for sharing! Viva Mexico!
Hola Jose, how are you? This video is beautiful, is it Yucatan? Thanks so much!!
Muchas Gracias! Yes it is Merida Yucatan
Hey Jose, how are you doing? I have a friend this afternoon was in my home and he asked me about your background video. He tell me what city in Mexico but he don’t know what city you’re making this video in the background
I am in Merida Yucatan Mexico
This beach looks perfect..! I adjusted to Mexico immediately..but I speak spanish..!
Thank you for sharing! Saludos!
Jose, The only thing I have trouble with is dogs barking incessantly. Barking because something is going on and then stop barking after whatever caused them to bark stops, that's one thing but to bark for the sake of hearing themselves bark is not fun to live with. Will that be a problem?
Depends on the neighborhood. Same as any other place. One can not control a neighbors dog
GREAT!! INFO...VERY 💯 THANKS
.. GOD BLESS YOU !
Glad it was helpful!
Nice videos, I get your point. I want to retire to Querétaro, but, getting all wrapped or disentangle from the life here in the U.S. have been a challenge! Hopefully I can make it soon, working towards that goal.😅
I know it may seem like a daunting task but one you can accomplish and worth achieving. Good Luck with everything!
*Do you still need to work to support youself?*
Me personally? Yes of course I work. But I don't have a traditional job. I am self employed
You have time and financial freedom!!!! Congrats 🎉
Amen! Viva Mexico!
I just spent a month in Mérida. I loved it. I was in the south part of el centro for the first half and in Los Héroes for the second half. A few things annoyed me, but nothing major. Definitely could have used a bicicleta
Thank you so much for sharing!
I agree about the getting off the plane and it felt like home. When I do have to go back to the US for a short period of time I can't wait to get back to Mérida ❤
Mexico awaits! Thanks for sharing!
@@JoseArteagaTravels lived here almost 5 years now. No plans to move back 😁👍
I LIKE !! SWEET AND SIMPLE
Thank you!
Fortunately I’m some years away from retirement and my biggest fear isn’t financial (although it’s a worry), it’s the potential boredom. Is Warren Buffett retired? The Queen never retired. Retiring is a nightmare. Better to call it a “change of scenery”. Keep up the good work and stay busy.
Exactly brother the key is to always keep busy, thats why they always encourage you to do something you love. Saludos!
To me retiring just means no longer being an employee.
@@jiminhart No longer having to work for the man!
Exactly, @@hoppeanofasgard1365!
Looks nice...I want to live in Italy
I agree you should go to Italy
Excellent Jose!!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Love this video, sounds like home or how it used to be and it would feel great again
Thanks for sharing!
I want to live more casually like I did as a young person in S America. Residency has gotten more difficult. Hopefully I can still swing it on retirement if we move in the future.
No worries! There are many paths to residency without needing to prove financial solvency! Check out this video for more info ua-cam.com/video/dEq6p4LULkA/v-deo.html
I would be drinking a lot of cervesas if i was there. beautiful area.
You and me both!
Life is what you make it to be. Decide what you want out of life. Before you plan a move, visit, research and find what your why is and where to fulfill it
Very wise words Thank you for sharing!
Undrinkable water would be tough to live with.
Good thing the water here is drinkable.
Liking the videos, def thinking of moving to Mexico when I retire. My wife and I have been 5 times, and we loved it. It was vacation though. I want to buy property and build my house, but I love the Mexican culture. Thanks for the videos.
Thanks for sharing!
Living in Mexico is best for those knowledgeable about other cultures. I've traveled a lot and prefer belly-to-belly experiences with local people - so I much prefer being in Mexico, Brazil or some other culture. I certainly prefer being somewhere else and never want to return home - sell my house and I'm moving to Mexico QUICKLY.
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Jose, I'm new to your channel, but I love it bro, I'm really seriously considering moving to Mexico. I could really use some of your helpful knowledge. If you read your subscribers comments let me know if you read this. I've never set up a pay pal account, but perhaps I will set up one so I send you some money. I appreciate anyone that makes thier own way and especially appreciate your info, and of course your optimistic, light and humorous commentary, interviews and your wealth of knowledge about moving to Mexico. You seem pretty damn content to me. Sounds like you hit gold bro, beauty is in the eye of the beholder right? It does others good to see someone happy. You definitely seem happy. Years ago I use to go down to Ensonada, and Rosarita Beach at least 6 times a year for r&r and loved it. Always wanted to go further south, but never have. I used to be a shave ice fresh squeezed lemonade vendor and would travel around in the states to all kinds of gigs everyweekend. Did it for about 12 years and made a lot of cash in the summer... enough to take the winters off. I still have my equipment but I'm on SOCIAL Security disability income. I don't make a Hell of a lot on ssdi, but more than some. I've been loving in a 33 foot motorhome in Oregon for the last almost4 years. Not because I want to, but because the cost of living has gotten so high as far as rentals go, but worse...
There isn't hardly any housing to be had where I live in Oregon. I've been in Oregon about 10 years, since before it was legal to use and possess recreational Herb we'll call it. Haha
Hit me up and let me know if you read this. I gotta go to the grocery store before they close. ~ ✌
Wo that is an awesome story! Thank you for sharing and for the kind words! Good luck to you and your future adventures!
I always say that freedom is like the bird out in the wild is dirty and missing a toe or has a chipped beak in contrast to the bird in a cage who is clean and has food readily available.
Facts! I am a very scruffy Bird by that description! Very well said! Thanks for sharing!
SSSSTOP , Over all The U.S. is way way way more crazie and dangerious than than Mexico...there is nothing more to say...iv lived in both , im currently in The U.S. and I'm moveing back to Mexico as soon as I can get back... that is the gods truth...Blessings
I totally agree. Viva Mexico!
Hello Jose, I love your content. Born and raised in the USA and not close to retirement yet but over the last few years dreaming and thinking about escaping the madness in the USA. I find myself watching hundreds of videos of people living really living abroad. I’ve recently come across several videos of living in Merida. I was wondering if you could recommend suggest information for Latin Americans moving abroad specifically to Mexico. Thank you very much. Looking forward to your response while I continue to watch your awesome videos.
I myself had no real information about moving to Mexico when I did. That's why I created this content and channel. But today there is tons of info out there for you to search through such as my channel for tons of valuable information. I honestly don't know whats out there because I never had any need for any of it and most of what I did find was not very relevant once I actually got out here to Mexico. Again another reason I make these videos. Best I can say is too look for other similar youtubers in other countries sharing the real life experiences of living abroad.
@@JoseArteagaTravels oh okay I see a lot of pages for other ethnic groups just hopeful I guess. Thank you for responding.
That looks really dusty and muddy if it rains 😳 We're looking to go more inland near the mountains 👍
Dusty? That was sand on the beach. In fact i think it is more difficult to drive around the dryer it is. But hey what do we know!? 😅 Mountains are a great choice in Mexico there are tons everywhere!
You nailed it brother! You tell 'em as it is. Viva Mexico cabrones!!
Thank you! Viva Mexico!
Im sorry I just gotta' say it. How ignorant is anyone coming to Mexico to think for a nano second that it is going to be just like where they left. Didn't they leave because they did not like their home country? Or...were they focusing only on the cost of living? If someone comes to Mexico or any other country just for a cheaper cost of living..they will NEVER make it and will NEVER be happy. Bunch a whiney immature brats. Dont let that door hit you on the way out. When I hear you talking about the neighbors wanting to get to know us and the street venders trying to eek out a living by their own efforts, slower pace of life and so on...I LOVE ALL OF THAT! It just fills my heart with sweetness when I hear these stories. Lucky for me I was born and raised in CA, so Mexico has always been part of my life.
Very well said! I completely agree! That's why I make these videos the way that I do. So that I can show people what it truly means to live out here in Mexico. The life I and others like me live is very typical and yet you never see anyone showing you how life is actually lived out here. In fact most other channels do the opposite and show you how great it is and in the same sentence tell you how you can not afford it and will never get a visa so dont even think about it..... When the reality couldn't be any further from the truth. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! Viva Mexico!
That is a beautiful beach town!
It really is! I Love it out here!
You are royalty in our eyes...not a bum but we know what you meant. ❤
Thank you so much for the kind words!🙂