Best Cities in Mexico to Retire in 2023: List of Top 5 Places to Retire
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- Dreaming of retiring to Mexico but don't know where? This is a great video to watch as you begin your research. Check out our Top 5 list of places to retire in Mexico -- of course which city you choose will depend on a number of different criteria and your lifestyle preferences.
If you are looking to take concrete steps towards making a move to Mexico a reality check out our online program Dream Retirement in Mexico -- detailed videos by experts who share how to buy, sell and rent real estate, healthcare, veterinary care, dentistry, banking, accounting, and hear from expats who have made the move.
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What is your favorite city in Mexico to live in and why? Share below!
Hi Risa, can you fix your (or get a better) microphone because trying to listen on my phone with the volume all the way up you still come in rather low.
@@Jewtopia79 I think it might be your phone because I can hear the both of them very clearly
Guanajuato should be on your list, near Leon, airport, weather, safe, etc. i have been to all the cities you mention, lived in several and I would pick Guanajuato number One.
@@paulfine1883 interesting! Tell me more.
@@Jewtopia79 Yes, agree!
My wife and I relocated to Morelia, Michoacan two years ago. She's a Mexican citizen and I'm from Reno, Nevada. The year round climate, the cost of living, culture, people, architecture, and of course, the food, are all reasons that make Mexico desirable.
We've never been approached or victimized by ANY crime in Mexico, and have never been made to feel unwelcome. If you look for trouble, you can find it, just like anywhere else in the world.
It's certainly been the best move I've ever made.
VIVA MEXICO 🇲🇽
Im from Mexico City and Morelia is one of my favorite cities in the country. Curiously… i was afraid of the insecurity in Morelia! I
Don't go to Tierra Calinte.
Saludos desde Florida.
Nice! Morelia is a very nice City.
Mérida Mexico for me. I bought a house there for my future retirement. Cenotes are amazing, best swim ever.
Going this December to scout it out as a potential retirement city
I have lived in Ensenada for 32 years. Mexico is great, but choose your US friends carefully. It’s important to learn the language.
You should choose ALL your friends wisely! :)
Was just going to say…
Bahias de Huatulco ❤ not even close in my opinion. Cleanest ocean water in the world! Small population, safe, very respectful and friendly place.
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All true, very clean and friendly
Oaxaca! ❤️🇲🇽
i live in playa del carme 2 years, then san jose del cabo for 5 years now living in la paz , the best of all
I have lived all over Mexico and one of the best cities is Guanajato if you want to pay high prices and be with too many Americans go to San Miguel, I have actually lived in most of these cities not just what other people say!
Funny thing is that I vacationed in Mexico dozens of times (being from Texas, it was easy) but when it came time to retire... I never even considered Mexico. Great vacation spot but it never occurred to me to live there. I have been in Iloilo, Philippines for 10 years and love it. But flights to visit my kids and grand-kids would be a lot cheaper and shorter. 😎
Im mexican but i have lived in the USA 50 years and also traveled to 30 countries and i can't wait to go back to slow travel the whole country as you just did, thanks for this great day and inspiring video, ì wish you well in your next adventures
When choosing a “permanent” place to retire for good, considering your budget amongst other things, like climate etc, there is no best, country, city or region! It’s what accommodates you best!
As a retired Mexican national Airline Pilot, arrived in ‘88 in La Paz, in BAJA California Sur, still here, living in a nice neighbourhood!
Originally from the northern state is Sonora in Obregón, in the heart of the fertile agricultural Valle del Yaqui!
Have you been to colonial Alamos, Sonora of rich history and few people ?…. Less than 20,000, no Home Depot, Walmart, no Costco, no Sam’s Club, only local markets! Great late 18 century Arched portal homes!
Want the ocean, for that San Carlos!
I love Mexico and have been there many times. The places you mention have one thing in common: they are rather expensive, at least by Mexican standards. For those of us on a tighter budget I would recommend Guadalajara and Puebla ... both charming historic bigger cities but not as hectic as Mexico City.
I just came across this video. I live in Puerto Peñasco Sonora........It's quite a small town, about 1 hr away from the Arizona border. It's a growing city, but affordable. Great food, nice people and lots of ex-pats. There's a private airport, and lot's of dentists and doctors. I think it's worth checking out. Saludos de Pto. Peñasco.
Chapala, Jalisco. Expat Friendly, close to Ajijic, my husband's hometown. already built a house there, plan to retire in about 10 to 15 years and planning ahead makes sense to us. we will be finally arriving in the finished product later next month.
I moved from Phoenix to Cabo San Lucas 2 years ago. The weather is amazing 10 months a year and is the least humid beach in Mexico by far. The weather on the east coast is horrible with humidity and nasty seaweed. It has some of the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen in my life and I've been to more than 30 different countries. I absolutely love it here the culture, weather, food and the energy.
Thank you for making this current and mentioning it being safe as a single older women looking for a place to retire this video helps
Puerto Morelos is awesome!!!
yes I really like Puerto Morelos as well!
I feel the last 2-3 yrs. Baby boomers are buying up Mexico. I'm 65 i bought my home for $120k in 84.
Today $1.3 million.
I can pull $300k and buy a home free and clear in Mexico. I can rent my home for 5k. More then enough to cover all expenses and live large im Mexico. That's the plan. See u soon
I spent one week in Puerto Vallarta in 1982, we there during the summer and it was very humid. Beautiful coast and still undiscovered by tourists. Liz Taylor and Richard Burton had filmed "Night of the Iguana. It bothers me that people feel like they can shorten towns in Mexico without regards to the historical significance. Btw I am a Mexican living on this side of the Rio Bravo 🎉
I prefer Cuernavaca, close enough to Mexico City but a lot smaller and quieter, larger estates and even lower cost of living. Great weather year-round. No need for AC nor heating.
I live in Cuernavaca and love it! The only thing I don't like is the storms! LOL
@@Cuernavacachica02 I do not mind the storms during the rainy season, it is what gives us the lush vegetation. I chose the residential areas in the north side of the city after renting in different areas. The nearness of MEX international airport makes travel anywhere very convenient.
How is the security now ?
As a long time resident of Cuernavaca since 1995, I can say NEVER had any problem. I think the risk is the same in any city. One has to take precautions just as you would in any other city anywhere. There are gated communnities for those who need them. I fell safer here than in the US !! And the cuisine and weather is a definite plus. I chose Cuernavaca over Hawaii and reevaluate yearly and still here@@PaulBeet
You forgot Merida, Yucatán…the safest town in all Mexico and it’s beautiful 🌹
Too hot!
What about Puebla, Atlixco, Culula, Tlaxcala
All beautiful cities, rich in culture, great weather and you get to experience LIVING in Mexico. Otherwise you are an eternal tourist even if you have your Mexican residency. I love Mexico and have been living in Atlixco for 6 months. What an experience!!! Best climate in the world.
Atlixco is a small town- how is the everyday there?
Because they mistitled the video. It should have been called "The 5 most gringoized, expensive places in Mexico."
Hi Guys, Yes, it's a small colonial town. There's lots to do, or just do nothing. Visit small town, biking, hiking, I visit Puebla 2-3 times a week. I've been here 6 months, not bored yet. The infrastructure has changed a lot. Lots of construction, but the people haven't changed. I have to leave in a couple of weeks, but I hope to return very soon. I encourage those of you who are adventurous to visit, and who knows, you might like it too.
I am Canadian looking forward to retiring in Mexico
I'm thinking about moving there, my mother has dementia. I heeda change in my life. It's great the hear to hear that they have things like Walmart and Sam's it's Club but it's also close to California where I have family. Looking to maybe make a move in about a year.
Was this list for real?
How about Ajijic/ Lake Chapala? How about Merida? Huatulco? Sayulita?
From the list, I only liked CDMX.
My favorite place ? Torreon. Why ? Not too many foreigners, so not overflowing with residence of the USA that thrive up real estate prices like crazy. Torreon Affordable and with lots of great things in the surrounding area's. I would not opt for any of the suggestions in this video, mainly beacuese of the fact that they are already overflowing with US citizens.
And way more expensive than better options available.
Lake Chapala area is my choice...close to large airport - Guadalajara.
Yes for sure another popular area especially for retirees!
A lot of talking and no pictures or context or anything. Just two people and their opinions
Stumbled on the show Mexico Life today and saw Taniel!
so fun! :) thanks for watching
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great idea. thank you!
I love San Miguel de Allende. I haven't been, but I've seen so many videos on it. I want to retire there.
it is a beautiful majestic place for sure!
San Miguel is great if you don't like those pesky Mexicans bothering you
Havent been there but want to retire there. It sounds like you made a decision based on emotionalism and romanticism. DUMB
I am moving to San Miguel in Sept 2023. I live in Calgary, Canada and tired of the cold Winters.
@@kimmacrae4055 Congrats. Let us know how you like. I'll be there in three years.
I would want to live in a Village... no Cities... no heat... A nice little cooler weather Village with friendly people. Where would that be? I would not go to the beach... I lived on the Costa Del Sol Spain for nine years and never went to the beach...
how about veracruz?
@@dreamretirementinmexico I will have to look that up... thanks
Look into a colonial small city. I love San Miguel de Allende. Weather is perfect. Has a lot of culture. Very relaxed vibe with great people.
Search Oaxaca and Chiapas states in the south of Mexico. More rural, mountaneuos region with vegetation. Good day!
@@alrent2992 Thank you...
My pick would be LA PAZ, great town good weather and great food!
I live in Chicago and the humidity is awful in the summer so I'd rather not live in the humidity anywhere
In reading the comments, it’s clear that some people commenting didn’t actually watch the video. Thanks for the great info!
those are the biden supporters?
Mexico City!! One of the most exciting cities all over the world
This video should be named 5 cities to avoid if retiring in Mexico
Shit happening everywhere , i been living around the Gulf of California, Mexico for 5 years and I never heard any gun shot , I heard about crime and I haven’t seen anything. Stay safe & blessings from San Carlos Bay the Sonoran desert 🌵 Mexico 🇲🇽
Exactly. They are realtors!
I've been travelling/driving mostly, ALL over Mexico for 25 years. The Baja, The west coast, Oaxaca state, Chiapas, Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Tobasco, Guadalajara, etc. Firstly, Playa Carmen is known as Playa del Crimon by the locals (crime), and just because you haven't personally witnessed the Cartel violence, let me assure you it is definitely there. In fact, in Tulum while there we saw the first page of a newspaper with a pic of a beheaded guy. And yes, tourists have been caught in the crossfire. And Gringo businesses have been targeted all over "Cartelville". There's a lot of places I'd consider living in MX that are amazingly beautiful and safe, but none of these are them, for a wide variety of reasons. This list here is the same list all the other Gringos that aren't in tune with Mexico give. Move along...
And how you call the towns where mass shootings occur in the US, mass shootings - ville?.
And where the drug addicts live, drug addicts - ville?.
Remember, the cartels came to exit only because of the existence of the drug culture in your country, that patronize the cartels and the US government that allows the firearms that the cartels used, to be smuggle into Mexico.
If you want to eliminate the cartels, just stop using drugs!.
Why does your country does nothing to eliminate the drug culture?.
I agree with you. These two dont know what they are talking about.
What are your favorite cities where you would recommend retiring?
Puerto Vallarta is expensive unless you own your own home.
And full of gays.
I lived in Ixtapa. So nice. But so hot that I rarely went out in the afternoon to the beach. Never sat in the sun.
oh wonderful!
Beautiful ixtapa zihuatanejo for sure!
Official name: Ixtapa de la Sal.
You didn't address public transportation. Many of us don't want to have to purchase cars. Comparing Mexico to the States it not a good standard. You should have given numbers and spoke of the areas being tourist traps.
Merida public transport is good, except at rush hours. They are working on it. Since COVID, I began taking taxis at times. I can go to almost anywhere I need for (US$5) maximum..
How is inflation and stronger peso affecting expat life??
la,,paz
What's good about 90s to 100s in the summertime? Please give me the mountainous areas.
I ❤ PV, but you cannot get from one end of town to the other in 15 minutes, not anymore. Afternoon traffic is heavy nowadays, and even more so in high season.
I'M A NEW SUBSCRIBER TO YOUR CHANNEL BUT I'M A SUBSCRIBER TO TANIEL I'VE VACATIONED IN CABOS THE FIRST TIME IN 21 AND LOOK AT REAL ESTATE AND FELL IN LOVE WITH THE CITY AND DECIDED THAT WHEN I RETIRE IN 25 THAT'S WHERE I WANT TO GO I THEN TRAVELED TO PVALLART IN 22 AND 23 IN 22 IT WAS SLOW LIKENING BUT IN 23 ONCE I GOT THE VIBE I BEGAN TO LOVE THE CITY I WANT TO VISIT MAZATLAN TO SEE HOW IT'S THERE AS WELL AS PLAYA DEL CARMEN APPRECIATE THE INFO VERY INFORMATIVE AND HELPFUL
Lived in Patzcuaro, Michoacan since 2012. Smaller town of about 70,000. Very busy as a center for many other villages. 7,000 feet in the extinct Mexican Transvolcanic range. Weather is beautiful, all year round! 70 degree days in the winter, no higher than 80 in the summer. Very cheap to live. Never saw any violence in 10 years. Not afraid to walk at night. I had a house built in a development on a hillside, 20 minute walk from El Centro. Home of Noche de Muertos! 30 some miles from Morelia, the Capitol. All your box stores there. None in Patzcuaro! My passport lapsed in 2017, never going back!
So grateful for the information and looking forward to more content. I am really considering my retirement in Mexico so picking a location is going to be exciting. I am curious about dual citizenship do you have recommendations or resources for information? Gracias!
The Playa del Carmen beaches has a nasty seaweed problem
it's many towns on that coast (except parts of Cancun have managed to escape it). but the good news is that it is not year round...
I seen a video birds eye view it's BLACK WITH SEAWEED.....COAYING THE BEACHES...
Great work. But no mention of price at all???????
The place is hot in summer, nice in winter. Guadalajara warm in winter rain in summer but temperature same .winter or summer. Every thing is within Walking distance. Buss service is First class. Bus run every 10 minutes.
Your sound is very low... hope you can enhance it.
San Cristobal de la Casa is the place to be.
Try the lake Chapala/ Ajijic area
Heard prices have skyrocketed and the peso has strengthened.
I wish someone would address the fact that so many people leave Mexico by the tens of thousands on a daily basis. If Mexico is as wonderful as so many youtubers say, why are they leaving ?
I dont understand, the most of you think Mexico is a dangerous countrie, why are you moving there?
I would say Mexico is less dangerous than the US where crime is one of the highest in the world. Have you heard of propaganda because of jealousy? That's what it's all about. As usual they use fear as a means to scare people from taking their $ to another place.
I don't see comments about Mexico being dangerous.
Been in Morelia, Michoacan for two years. Never seen any evidence of violent crime. Always feel safe, not a tourist enclave, even though it's a fairly large city...
6 people were just gunned down at an elementary school in the states today. If anything people should be afraid to come to America not go to Mexico. When people ask me if I feel safe in mexico I ask if they feel safe at their grocery store, school, place of employment, church, movie theater etc.
Great video! Looking into 5 choices, lake Chapala/Ajijic, Querétaro, San Miguel de Allende, Cuernavaca or Monterrey. Definitely will have to live a couples of weeks in all these places to decide.
Which of these cities is most dog-friendly, where landlords are more accepting?
that's hard to say...if you are looking to rent, it is trickier if you have a big dog -- small dogs are much easier. But you only need one person to say yes! Many of these towns are dog friendly (in public places) -- to find condos that accept pets it's more on a case by case basis.
It's easy to find a place that will allow dogs - they love dogs in Mexico; so many people seem to have them. We arrived with 3 little dogs and have never had a problem renting which surprised us!
They eat dogs their mmmmmm yummy ...
Hi guys, I’m not sure what you guys are talking about. It’s expensive over there. Is a good place for well off people over there, not for regular class.
Cabo as one of safest cities? Check State Dept advisory.
What about Merida?
Merida is certainly in the top 10!
I have lived happily in Merida for 17 years. Some people find it too hot, but I manage. It´s strong point is it´s the safest city in Mexico. It is good all around.
Mazatlan , San Sebastián del Oeste
Love Cabo! Biggest thing for me is the sunshine & lack of humidity.
Lack of humidity? In an oceanside area? How can that be?
Hi, how to replace Medicare when you moves away of the US?. That is my main issue when thinking to live in another country. Thank you
There are expat insurance options...look out for a future video where we talk about health insurance.
Buy international health insurance!! 😮
Really poor info. No actual info on cost of living, rent, utilities, transportation, medical ect.....
PV is not for me. I'm a native Houstonian. The LAST thing I want is hot, humid weather! Give me a high mountain town with 50-to-80F year-round temps
Valle de Bravo; is 1 h to Mexico City Highway
Queretaro is the best. By far.
So, Queretaro is safe ?
@@PaulBeetVery safe.
How about chapala ajijic ?
The sound track is at a very low level. To hear the commentary, I had to turn up my volume control. When an ad-clip came on it was not regulated in volume, and it was terribly loud. This should not happen. All the clips associated with a video should be modulated to the same level. I stopped watching "Best Cities..." I don't want to be deaf when I retire.
what about pollution? I have not been to Mexico in many years. I recall it having heavy pollution.
Too hot in the beach towns!
what do you guys think of Zihuatanejo ?
My personal favorite..
Zihuatanejo e Ixtapa son muy inseguros
"Cabo."
Cape Saint Luke.
Where to retire that is not a lot of money but yet has ex pats. Also how much money does the Mexican government expect ex pats to have monthly. Thank you.
Thanks!
Is Mexico City relatively safe? Heard mixed reviews. Are there specific dangerous areas like most big cities, or widespread issues?
There are certain areas that are considered unsafe like in any other country. But I have never felt unsafe where I have been and I have traveled to many places throughout Mexico.
Guadalajara should have been on the list. San Miguel de Allende is too far from bigger cities and airports.
Atlantic? You mean the Pacific! The seaweed is a problem…
Its not a problem on the pacific side
Its not inexpensive anymore..dont be fooled. Do you have access to anything found in the states? Yes, isvit a bit cheaper than Canada, Europe or the states.. yes.. inexpensive? No! My family's from there as am I ' but raised in U.S.. we've had businesses in Mejico since the 70s. But we've started to relocate to Portugal..
I thought foreigners couldn’t buy property within 30 miles of the coast?
They usually do it trough Holding Companies.
You definitely need a car in Cabo. It's extremely expensive. The traffic is horrible. It's just a wierd layout. San Jose is more layback, but expensive. And you need a car. It takes more than 20 minutes to get between the 2.
We spend the winter in San Jose del Cabo, great for walking, no need for a car, there is a local bus that costs 26 pesos for 2 people anywhere along the Malecon
Any comments about the effects of the migration issue to the US and political crisis relating to the cartels on expatting to Mexico or even wintering in Mexico?
So far, I see no effect from those things in Merida.
Does the cartel bother retirees?
I’m watching this video to find the cities NOT to retire in Mexico. You know the cost of living in any city recommended here will be higher than other cities in Mexico due to gringo retirees moving there and making the price of everything go up.
Mexico City? No way, great for vacation in Semana Santa but no way to live.
Wonderful to live if you work on line or a retired
All the places I would never want to live.
Im selling my house in CDMX. 300 k, Desierto de los Leones.
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What's up with all the apartments and rentals not allowing pets anymore? I've seen lots of ads where people are really bummed!
Because renters let their pets do whatever
These guys dont know what they're talking about as far as Playa del carmen, its a dangerous corrupt place, 500 ft away from the main tourist strip., very expensive now, 6 months of the year the beach STINKS due to the sagasso rotting. Hopefully these guys know what they are talking about the rest of the cities.
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This gentleman is totally misleading . Most prices is matched with U.S. dollar . Flight from Toronto is more than 5hours .
Sometimes less, sometimes more. It depends where in Mexico you´re going.
PLEASE!!!! Don’t start say letters for a Mexican citizen what’s PV ??? You want to move to Mexico 🇲🇽 learn how to pronounce..
Oaxaca 😂
She had to get that homosexual plug in.
i was uninterested when she said its big forlgbq i want to places that are godly
Stay away from Mexico then. We don’t want religious intolerant people spewing their hate.
I know, Im trying to move away from the craziness of the alphabet militia that has permeated everywhere here in the US, its awful, I Love the beautiful Mexican culture thats centered around traditional family, god and the church, this is why Im choosing Mexico to retire to in the first place...
Godly? Pedophile United States fake christianism? Stay away and establish your theocratic kingdoms in Florida and Texas
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😂 Good then we don't have to worry about the hypocrites moving to Puerto Vallarta! We're leaving the southeastern US to get away from you.
The ex-pats are inmigrants?
Not in mexico , they said in mexico eat cats food, why you wants to live in México then.
@angelitospeludos3983 Is that "eat cat's food" OR "eat cats for food"?
Playa del Carmen is trash
Lgbtq aghhhhh
Alphabet people 🌈 ? No thanks