My wife and I have been watching all your Baja videos. We’ve been exploring the peninsula for the past several months and your videos have been great 🙌
This is fascinating to me. I live in Chapala but my son visits Todos every year. Hope he gets up the courage to return soon. I think Mx is as safe as anywhere in the world 🧙♀️❤️👍
Yeah right, people get killed all the time and noone ever catches the murderers. Two years ago my uncle who was a taxi driver got in an argument with someone on a motorcycle, he told his wife about it. Then later in the day they called her wife and told her my uncle had been killed that people had seen a motorcycle ride up to his taxi and they shot him 8 times in the head thru his window. My ex wife is currently in mexico right now she had to go to her older sisters funeral cause someone shot her. A few years earlier someone had killed that ladies son too. Within the last five years two brothers a sister and a nephew of my ex wife have been murdered in guanajuato mexico.
When you live there and ingrain yourself into the neighborhood and the people you’ll realize how dangerous it can be,it’s not dangerous for tourist because not only they’re not there that long but tourist are in touristy areas as well as tourist for the most part are off limits not becuase you’re a tourist only but because you’re not there that long to offend anybody you shouldn’t be offending but you live there you’ll understand the importance of keep your head down and mind your business.
I have down here in Baja for over 25 years. One needs to see it an live it to understand how stupid it is to stay in the US. I'm 80 with Medicare but find it cheaper to pay for my medical needs and drugs if needed here in Mexico. Granted, I am healthy and exercise a lot and use no meds but they are cheap if I need them. The US has become a third world country. IMO.
@@angelnorwind6813 Absolutely. If you possess the average attitude of Gringos, you probably wouldn't like it. If you realize Americans are no better than any other people, you'll love it.
@@patrickvanmeter2922 God recognizes no race or color of man....Americans, I do think, have an issue with most other people....but they do work hard. Life in America is getting to be "no better than anywhere else...just 3xs as expensive".
Wow! Thank you, I learn a lot watching your videos, good old Mexico here I come!...when I retire....soon, muchas gracias, saludos desde San Diego California. ;)
my brother met his wife in Todos Santos. Her family was running a resturaunt she served his meal and that was 20 years ago. he used to run the Baja 500 and 1000 solo motor bike.
You might mention we are over 1,000 miles down the peninsula! And that we are landlocked. Im sending this information to a friend in the USA. I grew up in La Paz.
Muchos gracias, Laura. The Cabo area is near the top of my short list as desirable places to stay in the winter months, so your video is much appreciated!
We stay in a much smaller fishing village further south. A small main Mercado supplies all the foods we need. Few extranjeros. Much cheaper, beach, seafood, etc.
it is cheaper for those that receive a check or some form of living from the United States and higher income countries.... but try to live on only 500 pesos a week by many of the jobs there in mexico. "Yes I do own a home in Mexico and lived there for many years."
Your awesome ! Thank you 😊 so much for sharing . My goal is to move to from Los Angeles to a beach in Mexico 🇲🇽 In May 2021. All of your clips are soooooo fun & informative. Thank u Thank u Thank u! Blake
Hey girl, you are glowing! 😊 I found your channel back in early 2018 when I was moving to MX from Europe. Just wanna say finally.. Thank you for giving me a push without even knowing.. to move as a young girl to CDMX without knowing anyone there. You look and sound even happier in your last videos! This hair makes you look hella young! Baja looks beautiful! I have been living in CDMX but due to covid and being a digital nomad designer myself, I also decided to move. However, to Nayarit to a pueblito for now. Love CDMX though, just like you. What keeps me coming back to your videos is how natural you are. Easy going. Honest. You always explain in a simple way. You are neither fake nor annoying like some travel youtubers :D And definitely not a typical gringa hehe. Keep it up girl, keep shining and sharing!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment. It makes me so happy that I could help in some way! I hope the videos continue to help - I'm so appreciative of your support and kindness (and thanks for saying I look young! haha)
@@rosegarden0988 If you Google San Felipe, Puertocitos is 50 miles south. Very small town. Not sure if it has any accomadations or even a restaurant. My sis is down there now but she has a house she lives in there. :)
@@marylightfoot4817 Puertecitos is such a cute lovely little tiny town 💕 I visited that place in the summer of 2019 💝 Can’t wait to go back 😍 Blessings from the Bay Area 💜
Baja California (Norte/Sur) both can be a great place to live, if you need to be close to the US. Baja California also has a great climate, almost the eternal spring climate.
Very much enjoying your videos - very informative. Hope the rain ends before we arrive - lots of SNOW here today so we're looking forward to getting away from it. We'll be renting a condo in La Paz but not planning on doing any serious cooking - will probably pick up some beverages and fruit and maybe some breakfast food along the way. Cheers!
It's gone now but it has been pretty windy the last few days - I'm wearing a sweater right now! (ok and shorts haha). Either way it will be much warmer than up in the snow!
Thank you so much! Super helpful My family and I are about to move around those areas, I’m Mexican but I have 14 years out of the country! Someone told me it is super expensive. But this video brings me a bit of peace haha! Al the best!
Also, the only time I went to Todos Santos it rained (take into account it is a desert)... Also, the City has the urban legend (and not so legend) that the band Eagles got inspired at Todos Santos for the song "Hotel California".
Good evening from Texas Laura, That was a great video and I always like to know how much things will cost it always make things much better and not getting blind sided by the cost of food and living there. Thank you for all of the info. and keep the video's coming and I will be looking forward to you next learning experience video. Until then you and your husband stay safe and healthy and happy.
Thanks, Scottie! I always appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment! I'm glad you found the video about costs helpful! Hope you're staying safe and healthy too!
Wow, I never give food a second thought. In San Pedro Tlaquepaque we just buy food daily. I think nothing about taking a 2 minute walk to get a few things while my wife is cooking.
I have a couple of friends who own the Hierbabuena Restaurant in Pescadero, about 15m south of Todos Santos. The owners name are Marco and Denise. It’s an outdoor place on beautiful grounds and they grow most of their produce and acquire fish from local fisherman. Check it out!
Can you share your experience with the residency process? Many people do not qualify for the stringent economic solvency requirements for Temporary and/or Permanent residency.
I have lived in sw Costa Rica for the last12 years. It's been a great run, but thinking it is time to move on as it has gotten ridiculously expensive and the government seems hellbent on destroying the country economically. Looking to explore Mexico and Ecuador as I have spent some time there. Thanks for your informative videos!
This was really helpful and interesting! I have not yet been to that area but I've been wanting to explore it. I've been living in La Paz for the past 9 months. I definitely want to start making some interesting videos here as well and reviewing a lot of places. I would love to chat and maybe collaborate!
Ha ha.... I'm an American living in sunny South Africa and I recently mentioned to my wife that maybe we should think of moving to Mexico, as she could teach English there. First thing she said was...."Oh no....too many drug cartels!" Word gets around the world about Mexico...shame!
Well they’re border towns and most border towns are ugly and have high crime. Try towns more to the center... look up ajijic or chápala, jalostotitlan, calvillo Aguascalientes,...
@@thommysides4616 that’s not true bro, Mexico has a bad reputation about it but Los Cabos and Todos Santos are very safe! Baja California Sur is very safe.
I just returned from Tulum and found new bikes for $2000 pesos ($100). These had brakes unlike many of the rentals, which did not have real brakes and you had to use the pedals to stop or slow down. Rentals were 100 pesos to 200 per day and it was difficult to find one with actual braking with cables. As you noted, If I had stayed a month or more, it makes sense to buy and then try to sell it when you leave, rather than renting. Plus, at least it’s new. Some of the rentals look pretty dodgy.
I still haven't understood why you would leave Mexico City, where I would never live because I don't like big cities, to go so far north to a desert town like Todos Santos. There are so many beautiful coastal towns in Oaxaca, Colima, Jalisco, and Nayarit with luxurious tropical vegetation and mountains that come down to the sea. I would have gone to San Blas, Nayarit where you can stay quite cheaply and eat cheaply. The water is also a lot warmer. Looking today at the temperature of the sea in Todos Santos it is 15.3ºC while in San Blás it is 23.1ºC. For me that is cold.
I left Mexico City in June because our lease was up and my boyfriend still couldn't (and still can't) go back to work because of the restrictions there at the moment. I've been to the coasts in Oaxaca, Colima, Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa, and you're right - they're absolutely stunning. I really love Nayarit and the quiet beaches south of Puerto Vallarta. Huatulco and Puerto Escondido are two of my favorite places in all of Mexico. But this region is somewhere I've never explored before. I wanted to go somewhere new - Mexico has so many treasures to uncover!
@@laura-bronner Yes, it does. Thanks for the prompt reply. I am enjoying your channel. A little story: in 1965 I was in Pochutla and Puerto Ángel for nine months. There was a dirt road over the mountains between Oaxaca and the coast. Puerto Escondido was a village at the time and Huatulco was probably smaller than a village. At that time no one even knew about it. There was no road between Puerto Ángel and Puerto Escondido or Huatulco. I was of course the only American in the town and managed to survive getting free rent and teaching English to a few private students. I already knew Spanish and I survived; just barely perhaps. I cant count the times I came close to an early death.
@@rayvogensen2983 when was the last time you were in Mexico? You just seem to be talking about your time there 50yrs ago in all of your comments! You sound like one of those old people that talks about their years as the captain of the high school football team because it was the highlight of their life or something. This couple has already been to many parts of Mexico and they are discovering for themselves new areas so they can make up their own minds what the area is like rather than just listen to others' opinions and stay stuck in the same area they already know well. It's called adventure travel. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn't. Might turn out after their time in TS and BCS that they prefer other parts of Mexico but that shouldn't deter them from their current travels. I remember several years ago i was in a relationship with a woman who wanted to go to Iceland for a vacation and i had zero interest, or rather- i wanted to go somewhere warm and tropical instead. She went behind my back and booked a flight to Iceland anyhow and decided she was going to go on her own. Rather than complain, i ponied up the money and booked a seat next to her on that flight. We went to Iceland and i had an amazing time and fell in love with the place and the people. I felt like i was at home even though i hate cold and cloudy weather. The point of me mentioning this is that i would never have discovered my appreciation for Iceland if i never went there in person and discovered it for myself. Sometimes we need to go out of our comfort zones.
@@sashachip You don't even know me so please show a miminum of respect. Maybe it is not your intention but your comments come across as being very rude. I have the right to say that a town in the desert of northern Mexico is not as pleasing as the tropical coast of Nayarit, for example. It is my opinion and has nothing to do with my age. If you don't like my opinion, just ignore it but please don't try to analyse me and give me lessons on life.
@@rayvogensen2983 You said nothing out of line -- and even if you had, it's nobody's business to criticize (he was very rude and condescending, imo). You simply asked a perfectly proper question and one that may be helpful to others who read this traveler's channel.
Just saw your video for the first time really like it a lot very informative im dying to go visit that area never been there, we have been to Yucatan Peninsula n have loved that area so much that we keep going there but I would love to visit Baja just waiting on my wife to retire in less than 3 years cant wait thank you for the info you r helping with this info so i can convince my wife shes worried about the cartels n zetas so thank you n keep enjoying mexico C Glz
Hi Laura, my wife and I have been living in Valle de Guadalupe, near Ensenada for the past 3 years. The ranch we're been staying on has been sold, and now we're being forced to find a new place to live. This seems like the greatest time to explore the Baja, especially the southern state. Can you give tips to finding month to month housing? How do you travel, mostly by air from area to area, or do you have a car? Love your channel. Marco
We don’t have a car, but if you’re going to spend time exploring this area of the peninsula I think that would be your best option. Best place for month to month rentals in my experience has been Facebook marketplace and Facebook groups that are specific to the place you’re looking to live (like todos Santos newsfeed or expats in la Paz). I’ve found a few gems through craigslist and then I’ve also had some luck by contacting local property managers. Airbnb is always a last resort if you can find anything.
I told my friends about you...they're living in an RV and crossing country, now in Arizona...and I think they should visit Mexico! I'm sure there's a car ferry they can take...but it's up to them to research it. I hope they have passports in hand. I will share this latest video with them. Thank you for doing these videos, you're so generous of spirit!
Thanks! Yes, there is a ferry from Los Mochis or Mazatlan (although I'm not sure which one or if both are car ferries) that they can take over to the peninsula. :) Thanks for passing along my channel to others, I really appreciate it!
Really looked forward to getting information. I think she mentioned once where she’s at and couldn’t understand it. I don’t care about a 5 minute conversation in bicycle purchases and repairs. Sadly this video left me no better off than where I started.
Thanks darling looking great and iam learning a lot about my future country muchos gracias ❤️🙏😘😍I would be coming from Paris can I find mussels in Mexico
We had a hard time in cabo for long term rental to June, we pay 20,000 pesos a month...but I think its because of the view and close to the beach. I hear you about the bikes ...good idea for when we were in todos last year I didn't see any transportation other than the bus to LA paz or cabo...I have never taken the bus but I can find out how much. We played 200 pesos for a breakfast their...we actually remembered what the menu said which was a good thing for when the bill came he put a different price on the bill..I ask is this with tip and he said no so I was a little upset but did confront but ended up giving him it and more anyways for we always tip well...I just wanted him to know that we knew how much it was on the menu. All in all we live in todos normally on our land but we could not drive down this year so it is very costly for us to have to rent in cabo. And because we have no building s on our land we would have had to rent there as well, find transportation like you did, and we have more friends her in cabo so decided to choose here instead. Don't regret it but will continue to look for cheaper locations that are furnished here. Good luck to you in your adventure...I wish we could buy your bikes when you are finished with them but I don't know how you would get them to us in cabo.
I think so too - they've already paid for themselves at this point - we use them pretty much every day! It's also ended up being a great way to stay in shape haha
Hi Laura, I am one of your new subscribers. I live in Boston MA. I genuinely enjoy your videos/vlogs and find them to be very informative and unpretentious. Would appreciate if you can have a live tour just as you had someone on your channel ( I forget the names- they were two folks who gave a live tour of Mexico city in Dec 2020).
Thanks for subscribing and following along! I have been thinking about doing a live tour, I'm just a little worried about the cell connection dropping out because it can be hit or miss out here- but I would definitely love to do one!
Hi. I am just seeing this. I been looking at a lot of u tube mexico living to get an idea of, as I'm on the lower rental desire, yet checking around lots of choices...especially if you are choosing to rent for 6 months or a year. Fresh fruits n veggies, yes at different farmers markets...wanting to nit be in a center of a big city but on the edge where i can be seen as in selling, or creating or working from home. I will work locally if needed. Lots of little questions to ask about water pressure, internet, trash pick up, noise of neighborhood, how far from beach, passport and claiming on temporary residency when that is allowed and prof of income or money if needed...I have friends living in Buscaries near the beach so I get their point of view. I am vegan, vegetarian in choice so it's good to get an idea of what's close in choices for markets...how to participate in sakes at farmers markets...I also signed up with a man named Jerry Brown who has channel: Jerry Brown Travels for 1 hour consultation as he lives in mexico with his wife and they interview a lot of people...u may even know the utuber Larrisa [ larissa in mexico. She was from Canada] I understand I, you could look at face book: expats in mexico. Some places seem to be getting way overpriced and that's if non Mexicans buy up land n properties...still there will be deals. I am wanting to spend 400 to 600 for a Casita or 2 bedroom heat accepts pets. Mexico would be my new home to launch myself. Getting into metaphysical accessory sales lije crystals n cards, sell n make art or my art on clothing, and wrap crystals as pendants etc, to wear...I am just starting to teach myself Spanish and stating open for this ..good wishes in your adventures
Just curious....Are you ever going to settle in one place? i love how you show us what life in each place but I want to find a great beach location and settle down;)
@@laura-bronner it takes all kinds to make the world go round, as they say. I think it actually helps keep things balanced that some of us lean towards a nomadic lifestyle. I’ve been a gig worker for over 30 years, so to me it is “settling down in one place “ if I stay in one place for more than two months. For those who have lived in several places in Mexico, it’s not like just living in Seattle and then living in Portland which would have a lot of similarities. Mexico is a much older country and there’s so many elements that makes each place unique & intriguing. So, it’s natural to sample living in different towns and cities throughout the country. I never lose my deep sense of gratitude for the privilege that I have to explore Mexico more than many of its citizens are able to. Many moons ago I went to my 10th year high school reunion. I was going up on stage to sing a song with the band. Our old high school class president introduced me, then asked me to talk for a few minutes about what I had done since high school. Knowing it’s always good to start with a joke, I said “Well, i haven’t done much... but I did get to about 100 Grateful Dead concerts!” Many laughed, since I was the school hippie they figured wouldn’t do much. Then I described my film production work all over the map, traveling in Mexico, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and other places. His reaction, and this was on microphone so that all the alumni could hear it, was “Well, that’s nice. It’s good to get travel out of your system while you’re young, you know so you can settle down and all of that.” I laughed and replied “The funny thing about travel is that it actually wets your appetite for more travel, it’s not like travel is something that you need to cleanse your system of... travel inspires more travel, that’s sort of how it works, and I love it! And on the last note I’d like to say… Be a traveler not a tourist!” H. Mann, cofounder of the International Migrant Film Workers
Would you be as kind as to keep your eyes on the showers in the places you stay. I’m a paraplegic, I don’t need all kinds of accessible goodies but I do need a a shower that I’d be able to roll into. I’d be greatful if you would and just let me know when you come across a good one. Thank you kindly.
wow! good info to know. i would have thought that all of that stuff would have been more expensive. here in 'Merca, that stuff would probably be the bigger part of 30-45 bucks. i hope to retire in mexico if i can learn some spanish.
I love the gardens in Mexico. you can basically plant and grow anything there, the weather is so perfect for that.
My wife and I have been watching all your Baja videos. We’ve been exploring the peninsula for the past several months and your videos have been great 🙌
I never get tired to see your videos, keep going, Beauty.
Glad you enjoy them! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
It is so great my wife and I get to see parts of the world through your eyes. Thanks for sharing. Always a like and a thumbs up.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so grateful to be able to share some of the world with you.
One of your better videos. We have been to Todo Santos and San Jose del Cabo several times, and you are "Spot On!" Thank you,
This is fascinating to me. I live in Chapala but my son visits Todos every year. Hope he gets up the courage to return soon. I think Mx is as safe as anywhere in the world 🧙♀️❤️👍
Yeah right, people get killed all the time and noone ever catches the murderers. Two years ago my uncle who was a taxi driver got in an argument with someone on a motorcycle, he told his wife about it. Then later in the day they called her wife and told her my uncle had been killed that people had seen a motorcycle ride up to his taxi and they shot him 8 times in the head thru his window. My ex wife is currently in mexico right now she had to go to her older sisters funeral cause someone shot her. A few years earlier someone had killed that ladies son too. Within the last five years two brothers a sister and a nephew of my ex wife have been murdered in guanajuato mexico.
When you live there and ingrain yourself into the neighborhood and the people you’ll realize how dangerous it can be,it’s not dangerous for tourist because not only they’re not there that long but tourist are in touristy areas as well as tourist for the most part are off limits not becuase you’re a tourist only but because you’re not there that long to offend anybody you shouldn’t be offending but you live there you’ll understand the importance of keep your head down and mind your business.
Lived there. Safety right? NOT.
@@raymondhernandez8535 you are absolutely right. Learned quickly to lay low when I moved there. Also don’t speak English if you are a local!
@@juniorpineda4151 Exactly.
Very interesting video about Mexico, I like your video so much. Now I have moved to Baja California Sur, a beautiful city.
Another informative vlog. We are missing Mexico right now.
Thanks so much for your comment, I'm glad you found the video informative! Hopefully you can return to Mexico safely again soon!
BUT PLEASE BEWARE OF NARCOS, OUTSIDERS ARE NOT WELLCOME.
E-bikes would be perfect in a small city like that.
You made my day by tagging me with your stamp.. thank you.. I’m always watching from Rhode Island....
Gracias for your transparency. Love hearing prices and comparisons to other places you’ve been to in Mexico. Valuable information. You are addicting 🌴
I have down here in Baja for over 25 years. One needs to see it an live it to understand how stupid it is to stay in the US. I'm 80 with Medicare but find it cheaper to pay for my medical needs and drugs if needed here in Mexico. Granted, I am healthy and exercise a lot and use no meds but they are cheap if I need them. The US has become a third world country. IMO.
Wish you long life and excellent health :)
I love to see Mexico. Is it safe in general where you live ?
@@angelnorwind6813 Absolutely. If you possess the average attitude of Gringos, you probably wouldn't like it. If you realize Americans are no better than any other people, you'll love it.
I live across the border.. been here 4 years now..but now with us Americans moving down the rents are starting to go up.
@@patrickvanmeter2922 God recognizes no race or color of man....Americans, I do think, have an issue with most other people....but they do work hard. Life in America is getting to be "no better than anywhere else...just 3xs as expensive".
Wow! Thank you, I learn a lot watching your videos, good old Mexico here I come!...when I retire....soon, muchas gracias, saludos desde San Diego California. ;)
Nice video, we have a place in Rosarito, just south of Tijuana and the food prices are comperable to whet youve described
VISIT EUROPE IS BETTER.
my brother met his wife in Todos Santos. Her family was running a resturaunt she served his meal and that was 20 years ago. he used to run the Baja 500 and 1000 solo motor bike.
And my brother is the only in my family to find residence in Baja California (Cabo San Lucas & Los Cabos).
You might mention we are over 1,000 miles down the peninsula! And that we are landlocked. Im sending this information to a friend in the USA. I grew up in La Paz.
Even the dog was friendly, and happy to meet new tenants with grocery bags
NARCOS ARE FRIENDLY TOO, AND THEY WILL WELCOME YOU.
Muchos gracias, Laura. The Cabo area is near the top of my short list as desirable places to stay in the winter months, so your video is much appreciated!
We stay in a much smaller fishing village further south. A small main Mercado supplies all the foods we need. Few extranjeros. Much cheaper, beach, seafood, etc.
Hello. I just found you here on UA-cam. Really enjoying your videos
it is cheaper for those that receive a check or some form of living from the United States and higher income countries.... but try to live on only 500 pesos a week by many of the jobs there in mexico.
"Yes I do own a home in Mexico and lived there for many years."
@Carlos Hernández Ok I am a little out of date atm... but still you get my point.
Valuable content and so well presented! I'm considering a multi-month summer stay in Todos Santos, so your vid is especially helpful.
Should you decide to head north in summer, as many do due to the heat,we can show you some great taquerias, pescado, camaron, birria, and arrachera😁
thank you for giving Mexico a chance!!
Your awesome !
Thank you 😊 so much for sharing .
My goal is to move to from Los Angeles to a beach in Mexico 🇲🇽 In May 2021.
All of your clips are soooooo fun & informative.
Thank u
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Blake
Hey girl, you are glowing! 😊
I found your channel back in early 2018 when I was moving to MX from Europe. Just wanna say finally.. Thank you for giving me a push without even knowing.. to move as a young girl to CDMX without knowing anyone there.
You look and sound even happier in your last videos! This hair makes you look hella young! Baja looks beautiful!
I have been living in CDMX but due to covid and being a digital nomad designer myself, I also decided to move. However, to Nayarit to a pueblito for now. Love CDMX though, just like you.
What keeps me coming back to your videos is how natural you are. Easy going. Honest. You always explain in a simple way. You are neither fake nor annoying like some travel youtubers :D And definitely not a typical gringa hehe.
Keep it up girl, keep shining and sharing!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment. It makes me so happy that I could help in some way! I hope the videos continue to help - I'm so appreciative of your support and kindness (and thanks for saying I look young! haha)
@@laura-bronner When women glow it sometimes means they are pregnant or fertile IE looking for a mate.
@@MHdollrevievs This reeks of middle-aged, divorsed conservative dad.
This video was very helpful with cost of living from a 30 day perspective.
Glad you found it helpful!
México is incredibel 👍
My sis has a small place in Puertocitos, a small fishing town. Been going down there for over 50 years. Roughing it but really is paradise.
Mary L. Sounds nice, how do you get there from Los Angeles?
@@rosegarden0988 If you Google San Felipe, Puertocitos is 50 miles south. Very small town. Not sure if it has any accomadations or even a restaurant. My sis is down there now but she has a house she lives in there. :)
@@marylightfoot4817
Puertecitos is such a cute lovely little tiny town 💕 I visited that place in the summer of 2019 💝 Can’t wait to go back 😍
Blessings from the Bay Area 💜
Love that area. Going through there next week on the way to Bahía Gonzaga...
I am really considering Mexico 2022!
She's so adorable😘
Would love to hear about temps, humidity and mosquitoes!
Baja California (Norte/Sur) both can be a great place to live, if you need to be close to the US. Baja California also has a great climate, almost the eternal spring climate.
It does have a lovely climate, I like how dry it is compared to other more tropical beach areas.
Very much enjoying your videos - very informative. Hope the rain ends before we arrive - lots of SNOW here today so we're looking forward to getting away from it. We'll be renting a condo in La Paz but not planning on doing any serious cooking - will probably pick up some beverages and fruit and maybe some breakfast food along the way. Cheers!
It's gone now but it has been pretty windy the last few days - I'm wearing a sweater right now! (ok and shorts haha). Either way it will be much warmer than up in the snow!
Yay! Thank you for posting this and thank u for answering my email on this subject.
Happy to help where I can!
Thanks so much Laura…I’m considering a move to Todos Santos and would like to know about the insect situation. Muchas gracias!
Great video. I am going to Baja California Mexico next year after our June wedding.
Bienvenida a la baja!
Thank you so much!
Super helpful
My family and I are about to move around those areas, I’m Mexican but I have 14 years out of the country!
Someone told me it is super expensive.
But this video brings me a bit of peace haha!
Al the best!
Also, the only time I went to Todos Santos it rained (take into account it is a desert)... Also, the City has the urban legend (and not so legend) that the band Eagles got inspired at Todos Santos for the song "Hotel California".
Cool! I didn't know that.
Hehe I hear a dozen different hotels make that claim 😂
I so enjoy your being so animated.....
Just subscribed. Appreciate all the openness on costs and day-to-day living! Keep it up!
Thanks so much for following along and subscribing! Hope you find the videos helpful :)
Good evening from Texas Laura, That was a great video and I always like to know how much things will cost it always make things much better and not getting blind sided by the cost of food and living there. Thank you for all of the info. and keep the video's coming and I will be looking forward to you next learning experience video. Until then you and your husband stay safe and healthy and happy.
Thanks, Scottie! I always appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment! I'm glad you found the video about costs helpful! Hope you're staying safe and healthy too!
Wow, I never give food a second thought. In San Pedro Tlaquepaque we just buy food daily. I think nothing about taking a 2 minute walk to get a few things while my wife is cooking.
How the cost of living there sir ? I have relatives in Guadalajara but not sure that cost of living in San Pedro .
He thinks about the cost of food 😭. In America I think about it every day 😭
great video, would love to see more of the beach towns...
There will be a lot more exploring of the surrounding beach towns in a few weeks when we rent a car :)
@@laura-bronner Nice, I am thinking of leaving the USA and this channel is just right since I love beach cities. Good luck and enjoy your adventures!
I have a couple of friends who own the Hierbabuena Restaurant in Pescadero, about 15m south of Todos Santos. The owners name are Marco and Denise. It’s an outdoor place on beautiful grounds and they grow most of their produce and acquire fish from local fisherman. Check it out!
ITALY MILLION TIMES BETTER
@@annazfker2028 ? so far
I miss 🇲🇽 .
Thanks Laura. Very helpful. We're moving there and it's been very informative.
Do you have a video explaining what you do for a living or how you can afford to live in Mexico!!
I think they make money by doing these videos . That’s why they do it full time . That’s why they are called UA-camrs .
@@sfelix8702 😂 ryt!
Can you share your experience with the residency process? Many people do not qualify for the stringent economic solvency requirements for Temporary and/or Permanent residency.
I am so glad I found your channel. I want to go to Todos Santos after the pandemia. Gracias.
Very informative video and well presented. I just subscribed😀 I love Mexico and visit the country regularly.
Thank u for all the info 💓 im going to San luis Sonora boarder oh wow la paz ur way down there im going for dental and cosmetic sx
I have lived in sw Costa Rica for the last12 years. It's been a great run, but thinking it is time to move on as it has gotten ridiculously expensive and the government seems hellbent on destroying the country economically.
Looking to explore Mexico and Ecuador as I have spent some time there.
Thanks for your informative videos!
Looks like the ilegal migration will begin from the north to the south soon
Mexico would be your best choice.
@@alalesc3796 I'm in Thailand. Better food, security and women than anywhere. hahaha
@@МартинХороши Already has begun.
This was really helpful and interesting! I have not yet been to that area but I've been wanting to explore it. I've been living in La Paz for the past 9 months. I definitely want to start making some interesting videos here as well and reviewing a lot of places. I would love to chat and maybe collaborate!
now i just have to convince my wife!!!!!!I have only been to border towns liike Mexacali and Matormoros.Kind of rough there.
Yep..
I'm trying to wait for the right time to talk to my wife too 😃
Ha ha.... I'm an American living in sunny South Africa and I recently mentioned to my wife that maybe we should think of moving to Mexico, as she could teach English there. First thing she said was...."Oh no....too many drug cartels!" Word gets around the world about Mexico...shame!
Well they’re border towns and most border towns are ugly and have high crime. Try towns more to the center... look up ajijic or chápala, jalostotitlan, calvillo Aguascalientes,...
@@thommysides4616 that’s not true bro, Mexico has a bad reputation about it but Los Cabos and Todos Santos are very safe! Baja California Sur is very safe.
Cool video. Thanks
I just returned from Tulum and found new bikes for $2000 pesos ($100). These had brakes unlike many of the rentals, which did not have real brakes and you had to use the pedals to stop or slow down. Rentals were 100 pesos to 200 per day and it was difficult to find one with actual braking with cables. As you noted, If I had stayed a month or more, it makes sense to buy and then try to sell it when you leave, rather than renting. Plus, at least it’s new. Some of the rentals look pretty dodgy.
Question what about Vespas?
I still haven't understood why you would leave Mexico City, where I would never live because I don't like big cities, to go so far north to a desert town like Todos Santos. There are so many beautiful coastal towns in Oaxaca, Colima, Jalisco, and Nayarit with luxurious tropical vegetation and mountains that come down to the sea. I would have gone to San Blas, Nayarit where you can stay quite cheaply and eat cheaply. The water is also a lot warmer. Looking today at the temperature of the sea in Todos Santos it is 15.3ºC while in San Blás it is 23.1ºC. For me that is cold.
I left Mexico City in June because our lease was up and my boyfriend still couldn't (and still can't) go back to work because of the restrictions there at the moment. I've been to the coasts in Oaxaca, Colima, Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa, and you're right - they're absolutely stunning. I really love Nayarit and the quiet beaches south of Puerto Vallarta. Huatulco and Puerto Escondido are two of my favorite places in all of Mexico. But this region is somewhere I've never explored before. I wanted to go somewhere new - Mexico has so many treasures to uncover!
@@laura-bronner Yes, it does. Thanks for the prompt reply. I am enjoying your channel. A little story: in 1965 I was in Pochutla and Puerto Ángel for nine months. There was a dirt road over the mountains between Oaxaca and the coast. Puerto Escondido was a village at the time and Huatulco was probably smaller than a village. At that time no one even knew about it. There was no road between Puerto Ángel and Puerto Escondido or Huatulco. I was of course the only American in the town and managed to survive getting free rent and teaching English to a few private students. I already knew Spanish and I survived; just barely perhaps. I cant count the times I came close to an early death.
@@rayvogensen2983 when was the last time you were in Mexico? You just seem to be talking about your time there 50yrs ago in all of your comments! You sound like one of those old people that talks about their years as the captain of the high school football team because it was the highlight of their life or something. This couple has already been to many parts of Mexico and they are discovering for themselves new areas so they can make up their own minds what the area is like rather than just listen to others' opinions and stay stuck in the same area they already know well. It's called adventure travel. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn't. Might turn out after their time in TS and BCS that they prefer other parts of Mexico but that shouldn't deter them from their current travels. I remember several years ago i was in a relationship with a woman who wanted to go to Iceland for a vacation and i had zero interest, or rather- i wanted to go somewhere warm and tropical instead. She went behind my back and booked a flight to Iceland anyhow and decided she was going to go on her own. Rather than complain, i ponied up the money and booked a seat next to her on that flight. We went to Iceland and i had an amazing time and fell in love with the place and the people. I felt like i was at home even though i hate cold and cloudy weather. The point of me mentioning this is that i would never have discovered my appreciation for Iceland if i never went there in person and discovered it for myself. Sometimes we need to go out of our comfort zones.
@@sashachip You don't even know me so please show a miminum of respect. Maybe it is not your intention but your comments come across as being very rude. I have the right to say that a town in the desert of northern Mexico is not as pleasing as the tropical coast of Nayarit, for example. It is my opinion and has nothing to do with my age. If you don't like my opinion, just ignore it but please don't try to analyse me and give me lessons on life.
@@rayvogensen2983 You said nothing out of line -- and even if you had, it's nobody's business to criticize (he was very rude and condescending, imo). You simply asked a perfectly proper question and one that may be helpful to others who read this traveler's channel.
Just saw your video for the first time really like it a lot very informative im dying to go visit that area never been there, we have been to Yucatan Peninsula n have loved that area so much that we keep going there but I would love to visit Baja just waiting on my wife to retire in less than 3 years cant wait thank you for the info you r helping with this info so i can convince my wife shes worried about the cartels n zetas so thank you n keep enjoying mexico C Glz
Hi Laura, my wife and I have been living in Valle de Guadalupe, near Ensenada for the past 3 years. The ranch we're been staying on has been sold, and now we're being forced to find a new place to live. This seems like the greatest time to explore the Baja, especially the southern state.
Can you give tips to finding month to month housing? How do you travel, mostly by air from area to area, or do you have a car?
Love your channel.
Marco
We don’t have a car, but if you’re going to spend time exploring this area of the peninsula I think that would be your best option. Best place for month to month rentals in my experience has been Facebook marketplace and Facebook groups that are specific to the place you’re looking to live (like todos Santos newsfeed or expats in la Paz). I’ve found a few gems through craigslist and then I’ve also had some luck by contacting local property managers. Airbnb is always a last resort if you can find anything.
@@laura-bronner Thank you for your time. :)
@@laura-bronner Ooops.. one other thing, do you have perm residency, or just FMM tourist visa?
I told my friends about you...they're living in an RV and crossing country, now in Arizona...and I think they should visit Mexico! I'm sure there's a car ferry they can take...but it's up to them to research it. I hope they have passports in hand. I will share this latest video with them. Thank you for doing these videos, you're so generous of spirit!
Thanks! Yes, there is a ferry from Los Mochis or Mazatlan (although I'm not sure which one or if both are car ferries) that they can take over to the peninsula. :) Thanks for passing along my channel to others, I really appreciate it!
Thank you, informative and a joy to watch. Can you suggest a publication or web site to find month to month rentals?
Really looked forward to getting information. I think she mentioned once where she’s at and couldn’t understand it. I don’t care about a 5 minute conversation in bicycle purchases and repairs. Sadly this video left me no better off than where I started.
Mexico's lower cost of living means a comfortable, fulfilling life here will likely cost you a fraction of what you pay “back home.”
It’s hot as hell over there
Your videos are great! Keep it up!
Thank you, glad you are enjoying them!
Hi love your videos. I love mexico.
Thanks darling looking great and iam learning a lot about my future country muchos gracias ❤️🙏😘😍I would be coming from Paris can I find mussels in Mexico
We had a hard time in cabo for long term rental to June, we pay 20,000 pesos a month...but I think its because of the view and close to the beach.
I hear you about the bikes ...good idea for when we were in todos last year I didn't see any transportation other than the bus to LA paz or cabo...I have never taken the bus but I can find out how much.
We played 200 pesos for a breakfast their...we actually remembered what the menu said which was a good thing for when the bill came he put a different price on the bill..I ask is this with tip and he said no so I was a little upset but did confront but ended up giving him it and more anyways for we always tip well...I just wanted him to know that we knew how much it was on the menu.
All in all we live in todos normally on our land but we could not drive down this year so it is very costly for us to have to rent in cabo. And because we have no building s on our land we would have had to rent there as well, find transportation like you did, and we have more friends her in cabo so decided to choose here instead.
Don't regret it but will continue to look for cheaper locations that are furnished here.
Good luck to you in your adventure...I wish we could buy your bikes when you are finished with them but I don't know how you would get them to us in cabo.
Beautiful...Blessings
Great editing. Super personality
Love your video's ..keep going 🇲🇩👍
I think the bikes were a good investment.
I think so too - they've already paid for themselves at this point - we use them pretty much every day! It's also ended up being a great way to stay in shape haha
Quads are Razers are legal I ride my Yamaha Banshee to downtown Cabo.
It’s raining…quite rude…lol
Take the bikes with you
great info.) Thanks
iv been thinking about moving to Mexico,for far to long now.))
Life’s too short!
Donde puedo conseguir tu estufa eléctrica!!! I love it...
Where is the Maria Callander’s or Banquet mega bowls !?
Love your funny expressions!
I would love to hear your pros and cons of living in East Coast Mexico vs West Coast. Have you done a video like that?
I've never lived on the East Coast although I wouldn't rule it out. Hopefully in the future I can make a good comparative video for you on that!
Great info!
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful :)
thanks
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment :)
Hi Laura, I am one of your new subscribers. I live in Boston MA. I genuinely enjoy your videos/vlogs and find them to be very informative and unpretentious. Would appreciate if you can have a live tour just as you had someone on your channel ( I forget the names- they were two folks who gave a live tour of Mexico city in Dec 2020).
Thanks for subscribing and following along! I have been thinking about doing a live tour, I'm just a little worried about the cell connection dropping out because it can be hit or miss out here- but I would definitely love to do one!
Hi. I am just seeing this. I been looking at a lot of u tube mexico living to get an idea of, as I'm on the lower rental desire, yet checking around lots of choices...especially if you are choosing to rent for 6 months or a year. Fresh fruits n veggies, yes at different farmers markets...wanting to nit be in a center of a big city but on the edge where i can be seen as in selling, or creating or working from home. I will work locally if needed. Lots of little questions to ask about water pressure, internet, trash pick up, noise of neighborhood, how far from beach, passport and claiming on temporary residency when that is allowed and prof of income or money if needed...I have friends living in Buscaries near the beach so I get their point of view. I am vegan, vegetarian in choice so it's good to get an idea of what's close in choices for markets...how to participate in sakes at farmers markets...I also signed up with a man named Jerry Brown who has channel: Jerry Brown Travels for 1 hour consultation as he lives in mexico with his wife and they interview a lot of people...u may even know the utuber Larrisa [ larissa in mexico. She was from Canada] I understand I, you could look at face book: expats in mexico. Some places seem to be getting way overpriced and that's if non Mexicans buy up land n properties...still there will be deals. I am wanting to spend 400 to 600 for a Casita or 2 bedroom heat accepts pets. Mexico would be my new home to launch myself. Getting into metaphysical accessory sales lije crystals n cards, sell n make art or my art on clothing, and wrap crystals as pendants etc, to wear...I am just starting to teach myself Spanish and stating open for this ..good wishes in your adventures
You can take a bus to Pescadero, but to the bus station only
I live 3 blocks from the beach here in oahu hawaii and in 10 years i will move down to Mexico again . I will be able to afford to retire
You are great
Thank you so much 💕
Nice video!
Lets do it.
Excellent information, thanks! Where I write or text for more specific questions. Like hospital, doctors , banks etc. I'm retired.
Please add name of town or village near you in clueding tourist area.
Just curious....Are you ever going to settle in one place? i love how you show us what life in each place but I want to find a great beach location and settle down;)
Never say never, but I've been living in different parts of the world for 10 years now. I don't intend to stop just yet :)
Like Socrates once said " I am not Greek nor Athenian I am citizen of this planet "
@@alain0323 ... as my friend from Sicily says “I am not Italiano, I’m Siciliano!”
@@laura-bronner it takes all kinds to make the world go round, as they say. I think it actually helps keep things balanced that some of us lean towards a nomadic lifestyle.
I’ve been a gig worker for over 30 years, so to me it is “settling down in one place “
if I stay in one place for more than two months.
For those who have lived in several places in Mexico, it’s not like just living in Seattle and then living in Portland which would have a lot of similarities. Mexico is a much older country and there’s so many elements that makes each place unique & intriguing.
So, it’s natural to sample living in different towns and cities throughout the country.
I never lose my deep sense of gratitude for the privilege that I have to explore Mexico more than many of its citizens are able to.
Many moons ago I went to my 10th year high school reunion. I was going up on stage to sing a song with the band. Our old high school class president introduced me, then asked me to talk for a few minutes about what I had done since high school. Knowing it’s always good to start with a joke, I said “Well, i haven’t done much... but I did get to about 100 Grateful Dead concerts!” Many laughed, since I was the school hippie they figured wouldn’t do much.
Then I described my film production work all over the map, traveling in Mexico, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and other places. His reaction, and this was on microphone so that all the alumni could hear it, was “Well, that’s nice. It’s good to get travel out of your system while you’re young, you know so you can settle down and all of that.”
I laughed and replied “The funny thing about travel is that it actually wets your appetite for more travel, it’s not like travel is something that you need to cleanse your system of... travel inspires more travel, that’s sort of how it works, and I love it! And on the last note I’d like to say… Be a traveler not a tourist!”
H. Mann, cofounder of the International Migrant Film Workers
Would you be as kind as to keep your eyes on the showers in the places you stay. I’m a paraplegic, I don’t need all kinds of accessible goodies but I do need a a shower that I’d be able to roll into. I’d be greatful if you would and just let me know when you come across a good one. Thank you kindly.
I definitely will! I'll make sure to point them out in the next few hotel/apartment tours that I do in this region!
@@laura-bronner thanks so much , I’d appreciate that.
Prefer the warmer waters of the Sea of Cortez. East Cape area. Have you guys been to Los Barriles? Great video. I just subscribed. Cheers 🍻
Thanks so much! We haven't been to Los Barriles yet, but it's on our list while we're over here!
Nice video, well done.👍
wow! good info to know. i would have thought that all of that stuff would have been more expensive. here in 'Merca, that stuff would probably be the bigger part of 30-45 bucks. i hope to retire in mexico if i can learn some spanish.
Great video😁
Thank you for the video! Lovely background
Exelente LA vida en mexico 🇲🇽