Fun to watch your videos Larissa! ❤ just learned before your video from another one on Chapala. Thank you for mentioning gardening and biking as well, on my list for sure!
PV is very expensive now( for Mexico). I’ve heard it is the most expensive in Mexico. But there is a reason for that-it’s a truly awesome place, that everyone wants to be in. I’ve lived there for 17 years. Best years of my life. Love it.
Yes, I think it’s a great idea to get out of the heat in Puerto Vallarta. Totally get that is where your heart is.❤ MÉXICO is such a large country. I’m glad you’re out exploring and can’t wait to see where you go next.
How is transportation between PV & GDL? Like you, I think 7 months of hot & humid summer weather is too much so I'm thinking of living in GDL and going to PV for 2 or 3 months in winter. Does that sound reasonable? Love your informative videos.
I’m of Polish & Ukrainian descent. I lived in SMA for 6 months. Now at Lake Chapala since 2019. Nice place I go to my home in USA frequently. Check out Oaxaca City. I spent 5 days there Rents are not easy to find for 400 $ anymore. Few and far between for a good place
@@LarissaSokla Mme too. I want to go to visit the beaches of Oaxaca I was in Oaxaca City 5.5 years ago for 5 days. It had made quite an impression on me . Had a great time there as a snowbird before I went back up. Would like to return someday. Great place to live I hear. More expats are relocating there.
My Wife and I are moving to Chapala area next spring after living over 2 yrs in Queretaro mx , Chapala is the perfect spot close to a big city and just a few hrs away from beautiful beaches on the pacific side
I am also from Vancouver. I bought a beautiful waterfront condo in PV in 2007. $210,000 USD. Put another $50,000 into renovation. I know they are more now- but- a cabin on a lake in BC is $1 million. Not good in the winter. I spend 6 months in Mexico- 6 in Canada. Great weather all year.
I know a lot about PV. I’ve owned in PV for 17 years. Was a tourist for 20 more years prior. In all those years I’ve never met a person- anyone- that wasn’t happy. Tourists. Locals. Expats. Everyone loves PV.
Don't forget the leaf cutter ants.... you need to put a barrier under the raised beds and ant proof covers for the top... and you need to cover at night for sure or there will nothing left the next day! 🤣 🐜😧 Btw there are a lot of PV refugees here who now live on the lake, that hot humid summer season in PV is as bad as being snowbound in Canada... no one likes to be stuck in the house for months because it's so miserable outside. 😉
The asking price is what the owner wants, it doesn’t mean market value. Average days on market for a property in Vallarta is around 196 this year, so yes, the house can sit on the market for up to and over a year.
Hi Larissa, Earlier this year, with the help of Elena, I became a permanent resident and purchased a condo in Bucerias. My future plan might be similar to yours. Winter in Bucerias, summer in Chapala. We will see! Tell Elena I said 'Hi' 😊😊
@@leahboscher7489 Inland anywhere away from Gringos.😜 No joke, we were in Xalapa Veracruz in El Centro and absolutely loved it. Cheaper than any beach town we've lived in. Good luck Cheers from 2 Gringos On The Gulf. ❤️✌️
There are apparently 50,000 expats that own property in puerto Vallarta. After 17 years down there I know many- who became great friends. Also have many awesome Mexican friends. PV is awesome
Tourist hotspots are definitely NOT good locations to retire in. Mexico is a very large and diverse nation with many options for climate, infrastructure, cost of living, and of course most importantly, the PEOPLE. Mexican people are Awesome, hard working, family oriented, freedom loving, good people. Find a local town/city and enjoy a much more authentic Mexican lifestyle.
Neither! Too hot and expensive, Chapala too many gringos! Also expensive. Mountains of Central Mexico, where Iive is better. Great climate, not too many gringos yet, therefore less expensive!
@@LarissaSokla ! Right now at 4PM, it is 88F, feels like 103 in PV. Pleasant 73 F where I am. Will cool down to about 78 in PV tonight. 60 where I am at. I could not sleep well at 78 degrees. I guess you like it, without air conditioning!
Golf is hard to start at 64? This is an old mindset of thinking! Sorry but learning new things, challenging yourself and being active is the gateway to longevity! We invite you to join Larissa…we have players of all ages here at Vista del Lago. And I’ll point out to you SIR that most play “ready golf”
I’m of Polish & Ukrainian descent. I lived in SMA for 6 months. Now at Lake Chapala since 2019. Nice place I go to my home in USA frequently. Check out Oaxaca City. I spent 5 days there Rents are not easy to find for 400 $ anymore. Few and far between for a good place
Elena's channel: ua-cam.com/channels/dGVrULVEMmvuPtdb0YVVJw.html
Fun to watch your videos Larissa! ❤ just learned before your video from another one on Chapala. Thank you for mentioning gardening and biking as well, on my list for sure!
I am so glad you liked my video 😻thank you for watching!
Great video Larissa 😊
PV is very expensive now( for Mexico). I’ve heard it is the most expensive in Mexico. But there is a reason for that-it’s a truly awesome place, that everyone wants to be in. I’ve lived there for 17 years. Best years of my life. Love it.
Yes, I think it’s a great idea to get out of the heat in Puerto Vallarta. Totally get that is where your heart is.❤ MÉXICO is such a large country. I’m glad you’re out exploring and can’t wait to see where you go next.
@@paigepaynter4119 thank you for your comment:)))
How is transportation between PV & GDL? Like you, I think 7 months of hot & humid summer weather is too much so I'm thinking of living in GDL and going to PV for 2 or 3 months in winter. Does that sound reasonable? Love your informative videos.
You can take a bus PV to Guadalajara, 4,5 hours of comfortable ride and cost is $800 pesos ($40 us) .
@@LarissaSokla Thank you. Happy NY!
Good video Larisa! Thank you very much. Good luck. Vladimir
Thank you so much @willeasy4667 ☺️
I’m of Polish & Ukrainian descent. I lived in SMA for 6 months. Now at Lake Chapala since 2019. Nice place I go to my home in USA frequently. Check out Oaxaca City. I spent 5 days there Rents are not easy to find for 400 $ anymore. Few and far between for a good place
I love Oaxaca! ❤️
@@LarissaSokla Mme too. I want to go to visit the beaches of Oaxaca I was in Oaxaca City 5.5 years ago for 5 days. It had made quite an impression on me . Had a great time there as a snowbird before I went back up. Would like to return someday. Great place to live I hear. More expats are relocating there.
Слава Україні!!! Many Ukrainians or Polish in Chapala?
Thank you so much! This is great!!
@@dianamarchand you are very welcome, thanks for watching 😍
Thank you 💕
@@Texasgirl10Growing Thank you for watching 😍
Love this video thanks
@@ezmealstravels9221 Thank you for watching 😍
My
Wife and I are moving to Chapala area next spring after living over 2 yrs in Queretaro mx , Chapala is the perfect spot close to a big city and just a few hrs away from beautiful beaches on the pacific side
There's so many other fine destinations in MX with a milder climate, great culture and delicious food. Keep showing us many other cities.
@@alainbergeron4520 will do !!! Thanks 😊
@@LarissaSokla my pleasure! So many more videos coming up, my hope anyway!
great video
@@lisaarias-bess8720 Thanks for watching 😍
What marina do you use to go mahi mahi fishing in chapala?
No idea
I am also from Vancouver. I bought a beautiful waterfront condo in PV in 2007. $210,000 USD. Put another $50,000 into renovation. I know they are more now- but- a cabin on a lake in BC is $1 million. Not good in the winter. I spend 6 months in Mexico- 6 in Canada. Great weather all year.
@@douglasbussard3459you are smart, made an investment and now enjoying your life!!!
can't wait for this series!
Thank you for following my channel 😍
I know a lot about PV. I’ve owned in PV for 17 years. Was a tourist for 20 more years prior. In all those years I’ve never met a person- anyone- that wasn’t happy. Tourists. Locals. Expats. Everyone loves PV.
Big YES 👍, everyone loves PV , great vibe , happy place ♥️
Wow You guys are working with a realtor/s too.
Yes, Elena does, reach out to her if you have any questions.
Never live on a golf course. They mow at 4a everyday.
Don't forget the leaf cutter ants.... you need to put a barrier under the raised beds and ant proof covers for the top... and you need to cover at night for sure or there will nothing left the next day! 🤣 🐜😧
Btw there are a lot of PV refugees here who now live on the lake, that hot humid summer season in PV is as bad as being snowbound in Canada... no one likes to be stuck in the house for months because it's so miserable outside. 😉
Btw…they are asking too much for that house. There are many houses with unrealistic prices in VDL. Most have sat for over a year or more.
The asking price is what the owner wants, it doesn’t mean market value. Average days on market for a property in Vallarta is around 196 this year, so yes, the house can sit on the market for up to and over a year.
Hi Larissa, Earlier this year, with the help of Elena, I became a permanent resident and purchased a condo in Bucerias. My future plan might be similar to yours. Winter in Bucerias, summer in Chapala. We will see!
Tell Elena I said 'Hi' 😊😊
Oh that’s amazing @bobnankervis9722 I will say hello. That’s a great plan - and Bucerias is a great choice 👍
Sadly we vote neither
Both areas are way over priced. Hard no on Lake Chapala .
Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico. 🇲🇽😂❤✌🏼
Where is it cheaper to live in Mexico?
@@leahboscher7489
Inland anywhere away from Gringos.😜 No joke, we were in Xalapa Veracruz in El Centro and absolutely loved it. Cheaper than any beach town we've lived in. Good luck
Cheers from 2 Gringos On The Gulf. ❤️✌️
There are apparently 50,000 expats that own property in puerto Vallarta. After 17 years down there I know many- who became great friends. Also have many awesome Mexican friends. PV is awesome
Tourist hotspots are definitely NOT good locations to retire in. Mexico is a very large and diverse nation with many options for climate, infrastructure, cost of living, and of course most importantly, the PEOPLE. Mexican people are Awesome, hard working, family oriented, freedom loving, good people.
Find a local town/city and enjoy a much more authentic Mexican lifestyle.
Very true!
Good but I don't speak Spanish
@@plamenavramov7568 it’s no problem, there is a big expats community in PV , Chapala…ext
And you can start learning Spanish now , you would love it 😍
Neither! Too hot and expensive, Chapala too many gringos! Also expensive. Mountains of Central Mexico, where Iive is better. Great climate, not too many gringos yet, therefore less expensive!
We all have different preferences:)
@@LarissaSokla ! As long as you use air conditioning, which I don't have to ever, I guess you are right!
@@LarissaSokla ! Right now at 4PM, it is 88F, feels like 103 in PV. Pleasant 73 F where I am. Will cool down to about 78 in PV tonight. 60 where I am at. I could not sleep well at 78 degrees. I guess you like it, without air conditioning!
Lago de Chapala, where all the narcos have their house
There are many different people living all over Mexico and the world 🌎
I've lived on Lago de Chapala for 7 years, it is very safe. No place is perfect, but I've never felt I was in danger here.
I just tolled to my family there n everything is tranquil n quiet they were born n raced there .
Please don’t golf. You’ll be too slow. Hike or bike. Golf is too hard to start at 64! Yikes!! Or play bad golf fast! Please?
Hahaha @brianwest1501 you must he new here, don’t be too slow, don’t leave bad comments, and don’t be too envious 😉
Golf is hard to start at 64? This is an old mindset of thinking! Sorry but learning new things, challenging yourself and being active is the gateway to longevity! We invite you to join Larissa…we have players of all ages here at Vista del Lago. And I’ll point out to you SIR that most play “ready golf”
No. Don’t come to retire to Mexico. Please
Why not?
I’m of Polish & Ukrainian descent. I lived in SMA for 6 months. Now at Lake Chapala since 2019. Nice place I go to my home in USA frequently. Check out Oaxaca City. I spent 5 days there Rents are not easy to find for 400 $ anymore. Few and far between for a good place
@@jaliscoguanajuatotravelsan5679 I love Oaxaca, especially food !!!