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I feel you Jose! When I retired, I had two choices. 1 - Live on the streets of Toronto as a homeless person trying to survive day to day. or... 2- Move to a more affordable country (in my case, Mexico) I chose 2! Today I live in a small beach town in southern Mexico. My apartment is modest but clean, comfortable and safe, it is also in a great location. I live only a ten minute walk to a nice beach. I love my life!
Thanks Jose for another wonderful, informative video. Your honesty in describing your former circumstances is commendable and greatly appreciated. I had a retail business in San Diego a few years ago. One of my part-time employees, Glenda, and her husband (disabled) were living in a tent by the San Diego River because they couldn’t afford the high cost of housing in San Diego. They were invited by a friend (retired from Florida) of theirs to his apartment in Tijuana. He asked them how they liked his one-bedroom apartment, and it was thumbs up. Long story short, they ended up moving to his apartment complex in Tijuana renting their own one-bedroom apartment for $250 a month. Although the apartment complex was a skip and a hop from the international border, they still had a long commute to my store in La Mesa, a town attached to San Diego. Glenda, for obvious reasons, never complained about the long commute after having been homeless living in a tent. I just thought I’d share this with you Jose. Take care!
Wow that is a great story! That was what I was invisioning for myself before I left to Mexico. Living on the street and still working a job... the story is way too typical these days. So nice that Glenda and her husband found a place to live. I myself never even thought about living in Tijuana and working in San Diego until after i moved here and kept hearing about how many people did that on a daily basis. If I would have known back then what I know now then I might have just moved to Tijuana and gotten some low level low wage job in San Diego and called it a day. In the end everything happens for a reason and I am so happy and glad i ended up here in Merida. Thank you so much for sharing with us!
Buenas tardes, Jose. I am a black female living in Morelia, Mexico. You moved me to tears with that comment about it is the happiest you have ever been moving here. I worked in Corporate America, and earned a good living, but I was NEVER happy in the United States. I have been living here for a couple of months now, and I feel sometimes that I died and went to heaven. I am here for freedom, and have made the best choice to move here from the US. Thanks for all you do.
Wow that is awesome! Congratulations to you! So happy to hear that! I apologize if I made you emotional. Either way so happy to hear that now you are also experiencing what I do by living out here. Words can't even express the feeling of what real Freedom truly means. Thank you so much for sharing and good luck to you! Viva Mexico!
Hi Jose, Queretaro here as usual a home run. Give people the facts some good some bad, but ultimately what they need to know to move and thrive here in Mexico. You were a pioneer in doing these types of videos. I on the other hand was one of the earliest escapees from the U.S. and as you said I have never looked back at all. By the way I sent you a message get back to me when you have the time!!
Most Americans I've met in Mexico had money resources, they were also well educated. You have to have a way to support yourself because Mexico doesn't let foreigners take jobs from Mexicans, unlike the US who encourages foreigners to take Americans' jobs. You can work online like Jose, but you won't be working at Costco, Sam's, Walmart or any other store or business unless you own it.
I LOVE your videos! Thank you so much for sharing! I have been essentially struggling to get by for YEARS here in the US, just living paycheck to paycheck. Then I saw who was going to be running for president here and what their platforms were, and neither candidate seemed to support me and where I'm at in life. So I started exploring my options to leave the country sometime next year. I wanted to go to Israel, since I'm Jewish, but the whole process turned out to be longer than I would like. So I looked at other options and decided I REALLY like Mexico. I know some Spanish, and I'm expanding that knowledge now. I have been looking at employment options. Fortunately, I have experience in a TON of different fields. I was surprised to see how well truck drivers are paid in Mexico! I used to have my Class A CDL, and I could easily get it again. That's one option I'm considering. I'm VERY good with computers. I have 6 years of federal security experience. I'm also considering getting some sort of cyber security certificate and trying out a job like that. Before this year ends I plan to fly out to San Diego, walk across the border, get a stamp in my passport, walk back into the US, and fly home. That way, next summer I can visit on a 6 month tourist visa, and in January 2026, qualify for a residence visa. Everything is still a work in progress, but at least I have planned for a good start. Your videos are a big help. Thank you again.
Hi Jose, thanks for the informative video and beautiful footage of Telaquepaque/Guadalajara. It's nice to see footage of other cities. I can't wait to visit next month!
You are a good and decent guy, Jose. You are honest and straightforward in your advice., always positive, God willing, one day I hope we can meet up in Merida, where we may end up living. Bless you and your family.
I love watching your videos about relocating to Mexico, I guess it's never too early or too late because I still need to put up wi bs for 4 more years before I can retire.
Very inspiring story,i have traveled most of Mexico,including Merida and i cant wait to retire there soon.i prefer central Mexico for the weather but i love Yucatan and Quintana Roo
Awesome video José, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I'm also planning to move to Mexico soon 😎, from Venezuela, and I relate so much on what you are saying, that I feel enthusiastic about the whole idea of starting over again. Mexico have so much to offer, such a beautiful country with a great historic and ancient background🔥not to mention how good they are in boxing 🥊 and soccer ⚽ I think Cancun 🏖️ it's a really good place to find jobs opportunities quickly, and those chances increases even more when you're bilingual.
@JoseArteagaTravels, Would a prior DWI (2010, outside of MX) prevent the chances of regularization thru the RNE program? I have entered México twice since with no difficulty (2015, 2024).
In general there are less of what we would consider true homeless people in Mexico because Mexicans have a tight family bond. On the other hand , actually being homeless is very tough in Mexico. As you said there are no social services to help truly homeless people.
There are plenty of undocumented people that live well in the USA as skilled labor workers (framing, electrician, landscaping) but there are many people that don't have the income to live fine in the USA. Some Banda musicians went to Mexico because they are realizing that eventhough they make more money in the USA they cannot pay for rent. If a homeless person walks in to a store and asks for money they will kick you out of the store and say "Get a Job!" Speaking of getting a job in the USA you have to go through a very long process just to get a crappy job at Mcdonalds. I watched a video recently where a guy in Arizona recently started crying because he was getting evicted from his home that he spend years working and now he does not know where to go.
Hola! I live in California and I visit Mexico often and my long term goal is to retire in Mexico. I am fortunate that once I take early retirement, I will have a very robust passive income to retire in the US, if I desired, but I can live far more comfortably in Mexico. But for me, it is a matter of preference. Be that as it may, I see a lot of homelessness in Mexico as in the US, so I think it is important for ppl to understand that Mexico isn’t the land of easy street, so I’m glad you pointed that out.
Yes there is a lot of income inequality here in Mexico as well. I think the homeless problem in Mexico is much different than in the USA. I would assume places like Tijuana and others close to the border will share a similar situation with the homeless, but the deeper you go into Mexico it is virtually non existent. Sure there are tons of poor people all over the country but at least they have their basic needs met for the most part. Whereas in the USA it's almost as if they want people to be living on the street. Either way one can find themselves in a similar predicament here in Mexico as well if one doesn't put in the work to make sure they don't end up on the street. Thanks for sharing!
Great Question! Before moving out here to Merida I had only been to Tijuana a few times. But I can assure you Merida is Nothing like Tijuana 😅 But are great in their own right but totally different from each other. Like comparing Miami to Seattle. Thanks for sharing!
Yes if you plan on going through a Mexican Consulate it is increasingly difficult to qualify for residency. But if you use one of the other multiple ways in which someone can get their residency then No Financial Requirements are necessary to obtain residency. You can watch this video for a complete list of options for you to get your Mexican Residency without having to provide any kind of financial solvency ua-cam.com/video/oOwz5iB2IS4/v-deo.html
as French American living for 15 years in Mexico I confirming than Mexico is still a great place to live as retired person meanwhile I still thinking to go back to USA ( what is wrong with me ?....) I really don't know maybe still dreaming at the positive energy witch was running USA maybe ??????........let see the future !..... PS = two advices, don't give your confidence to nobody specially notary , lawyers ,mechanic guys etc etc , cost me 900.000 pesos lost in 15 years , just saying guys!....also for singles guys it's a dangerous place specially because it is not your country,!... take care !...
I never been to wingstop.... But only place I get a craving for that we don't have here is In-n-out Burgers and Taco Bell. We got Mcdonalds, Burger king, KFC, Pizza hut, Dominoes, little ceasars, Dunkin krispy Cream subway, carls jr and much much more.... no i dont really miss anything come to think of it 😅
@@JoseArteagaTravels In-N-Out Burger has arrived in San Antonio finally! I get cravings for Church's Chicken, though there are three locations in Reynosa, they are not as good as the locations in Texas. I also miss Golden Chick and Pizza Hut. The Pizza Huts here are not very good. When we cross into McAllen we have a list of items to buy at HEB and I try to hit one of the fast food places. The taco stands in McAllen are surprisingly very good compared to the ones in Reynosa. Maybe Reynosa isn't a good Mexican city for food come to think of it. The rent is a blessing though! There are very good steak houses in MTY FYI.
At the moment I just do UA-cam, personal consulting, and sell merchandise like t-shirts. I used to do online digital nomad work before I was making money from youtube and from time to time i do gigs like cooking for people/parties or helping them with other creative projects such as video production/editing and things like that. But If i didn't have youtube then i would probably just be selling street food from a cart or something like that 😅
I never said that it was in this video. Not quite sure where you are getting that information. The only Mexicans paying that in rent are the Ultra Wealthy
As a Mexican, I don't like nor I agree that you encourage "almost" homeless foreigners to come, even worse, to tell them how to apply without needing all the financial requirements that our government asks for. We don't need more "poor" people coming, we have enough, thanks. We open our arms to foreigners who want to embrace our culture and learn our language, yes. Foreigners who see us as the last resort before going homeless, not so much.
Bueno, I understand what you’re saying, pero, honestly, I doubt a person that is almost homeless is going to go to Mexico to start a new life unless they have family there. Most ppl I know in Texas that are struggling, living in government housing, food stamps, or simply, no job, are not interested in going to another country to live. They’re afraid to. Jose was a young single guy when he went to Mexico to live. He probably didn’t expect to live there forever. He probably felt a need for an adventure. A lot of young people are in need of an adventure to get out of their comfort zone. Mexico is beautiful & a great choice-But there are other beautiful countries out there. My husband (from MX City) did the opposite. He hitchhiked from MX City to TX with a couple other guys on an adventure. Not seeking the “American Dream “. It’s great to be able to do that to FIND YOURSELF & figure out life. This is my honest opinion. ❤️ cada quien
That is what more and more people are doing these days as they realized they were lied to their whole lives that SS was going to be plenty to live a dignified retirement.... It's barely enough to pay rent. Thats why you see so many retirees still working in the US while also collecting SS. Thanks for sharing
Great Question! All depends on you and many other factors. You can watch this video i made on Cost of Living for more information ua-cam.com/video/mslWEm1r9_E/v-deo.html
Jose, the thing that you're missing, is that if someone is about to be homeless, they probably won't have enough money to get a passport in the first place. If someone is about to be homeless, they probably don't have enough money to get from their home to the US/Mexican border either. Forget about being able to afford a security deposit if someone is about to be homeless.
I totally agree this is a perfect example of why people should plan ahead. I knew years ago I wanted to leave the USA thats why I got my passport when I had the ability too and I suggest people who are contemplating this to also do the same. At the end of the day people can get this done now while they can. Even thought I didnt have the courage to leave immediately I was glad that when I did have to leave that at the very least i had the foresight to get my passport just in case the day came in which i had to leave, that I could have.
@@JoseArteagaTravelsbut when you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place, you sell everything you have & then take that leap of faith. Unless you’re too old and your health isn’t good. I grew up in the hood, food stamps and all, when I was a kid. Life was tough but now that I’m an adult, I appreciate the experience and that has “hardened” me and I’m not afraid to get out of my comfort zone. Life is amazing, especially when you get out of that hole you were in & discover how wonderful life really can be.
American is a Continental identity, not a nationality. America is a Continent, not a country. There are 35 American countries in the American Continent, but the US with help from Hollywood, appropriates the Continent's name. Respect is due.✌️
While this is very true, Many Mexicans refer to the USA as America Norte... so there ya have it.. Rarely do I hear anyone say the Untied States of Mexico, even though officially that is the name.... We are a society of slang and there are many different levels of slang.
I am Canadian and since Canada is in North America, I could be also be considered North American or "American". However , the USA seems to be the only country in the Americas that does not any other short-form other than "America" to define it so we as North, Central, or South Americans can understand why people from the USA are referred to as "Americans" and not take offence to that. Peace & joy to all! ✌️
@@MaryGwenDungan Well, not exactly. While it is true that México is short for United Mexican States, it is also true that what that means is that its telling of the United States within the country of México; while in the case of the US: United States of America, is telling of the United States within the American Continent. There is no such a thing as, the Americas, since is only one Continent, American Continent. The name of your country say as much.
I think that you should do some interviews with people who actually live in other Spanish speaking countries in the Americas. I think it would blow peoples minds on how people live in these countries and how they make the most of it. I personally know a couple of people who live in Venezuela and Peru.
That's total income. Whatever she makes from her work she reinvests straight into what she does. But yes it does help we both live a very frugal lifestyle. We are just living our little dream over here 😅
What about folks without skills? Can you just live a simple life, out in the outskirts of Merida with the Indigenous-growing food, free of harassment and just be able to breath?
Duolingo has free Español, learn the language. I wish someone had taught me when I was a child, I learned to count to ten in Spanish from "the Count" on Sesame Street, thanks Count.@@vivianmonteiro8163
Well depending on the part of Mexico you are in will determine if you will be able to communicate or not same as in the Philippines where you said you were before
@@JoseArteagaTravels I get to go to heaven because of that life ant no sunshine and unicorns it's spiritual warfare in this world this is the devils domain.
I think you are being disingenuous. There are NO social services that help the homeless. People move in with relatives and if you move from a foreign country, you probably don't have relatives to move in with. Please don't tell people to move to Mexico because they will be worse off there, unless they have money or family there.
This video is about my own personal story. I had a choice of ending up homeless in the USA or starting over in Mexico. I chose Mexico. I mention in this video and Many of my videos that Mexico has NO SOCIAL PROGRAMS. Therefore if you plan on being a bum in Mexico it is best if you stay in the USA where they actually give you tons of benefits to remain a bum on the street. My channel and the videos on this channel are letting people know what the realities of moving to Mexico actually are. There is no safety net and you have to produce and get to work or starve. Simple as that. I don't make any bones about it. In fact many people watch my videos and realize they are much better off staying in the USA and continuing to collect those benefits than to come to Mexico and all of a sudden having to work. You should watch the video for more information on how difficult it is to move to Mexico without anything and how i did it. For most people it is too much work and effort and that alone is a deterrent. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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I feel you Jose!
When I retired, I had two choices.
1 - Live on the streets of Toronto as a homeless person trying to survive day to day.
or...
2- Move to a more affordable country (in my case, Mexico)
I chose 2!
Today I live in a small beach town in southern Mexico.
My apartment is modest but clean, comfortable and safe, it is also in a great location.
I live only a ten minute walk to a nice beach.
I love my life!
That is awesome brother! Living the Dream! Thank you so much for sharing y Viva Mexico!
@@HuatulcoGuy Near Oaxaca by any chance or Puerto Escondido?
@@Mongoose-ct6us Pretty close to Puerto Escondido.
from winnipeg and it is the same
Thanks Jose for another wonderful, informative video. Your honesty in describing your former circumstances is commendable and greatly appreciated.
I had a retail business in San Diego a few years ago. One of my part-time employees, Glenda, and her husband (disabled) were living in a tent by the San Diego River because they couldn’t afford the high cost of housing in San Diego.
They were invited by a friend (retired from Florida) of theirs to his apartment in Tijuana. He asked them how they liked his one-bedroom apartment, and it was thumbs up.
Long story short, they ended up moving to his apartment complex in Tijuana renting their own one-bedroom apartment for $250 a month.
Although the apartment complex was a skip and a hop from the international border, they still had a long commute to my store in La Mesa, a town attached to San Diego. Glenda, for obvious reasons, never complained about the long commute after having been homeless living in a tent.
I just thought I’d share this with you Jose. Take care!
Wow that is a great story! That was what I was invisioning for myself before I left to Mexico. Living on the street and still working a job... the story is way too typical these days. So nice that Glenda and her husband found a place to live. I myself never even thought about living in Tijuana and working in San Diego until after i moved here and kept hearing about how many people did that on a daily basis. If I would have known back then what I know now then I might have just moved to Tijuana and gotten some low level low wage job in San Diego and called it a day. In the end everything happens for a reason and I am so happy and glad i ended up here in Merida. Thank you so much for sharing with us!
Buenas tardes, Jose. I am a black female living in Morelia, Mexico. You moved me to tears with that comment about it is the happiest you have ever been moving here. I worked in Corporate America, and earned a good living, but I was NEVER happy in the United States. I have been living here for a couple of months now, and I feel sometimes that I died and went to heaven. I am here for freedom, and have made the best choice to move here from the US. Thanks for all you do.
Wow that is awesome! Congratulations to you! So happy to hear that! I apologize if I made you emotional. Either way so happy to hear that now you are also experiencing what I do by living out here. Words can't even express the feeling of what real Freedom truly means. Thank you so much for sharing and good luck to you! Viva Mexico!
I'm from Michocan.
I have a Cousin who works at Walmart.
I'll be in the neighborhood with a mustang (horse) and two pack mules for a new life.. much love from McDermitt Nevada
We have listed our home in the US. Hope to be in Merida soon!
Awesome! Good luck with everything! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Jose, Queretaro here as usual a home run. Give people the facts some good some bad, but ultimately what they need to know to move and thrive here in Mexico. You were a pioneer in doing these types of videos. I on the other hand was one of the earliest escapees from the U.S. and as you said I have never looked back at all. By the way I sent you a message get back to me when you have the time!!
Muchas Gracias for your kind words! Viva Mexico!
Great video! Congratulations on the successful move Jose
Muchas Gracias mi amigo from another Madre!
Most Americans I've met in Mexico had money resources, they were also well educated. You have to have a way to support yourself because Mexico doesn't let foreigners take jobs from Mexicans, unlike the US who encourages foreigners to take Americans' jobs. You can work online like Jose, but you won't be working at Costco, Sam's, Walmart or any other store or business unless you own it.
Well said. Thank you for sharing
I LOVE your videos! Thank you so much for sharing! I have been essentially struggling to get by for YEARS here in the US, just living paycheck to paycheck. Then I saw who was going to be running for president here and what their platforms were, and neither candidate seemed to support me and where I'm at in life. So I started exploring my options to leave the country sometime next year. I wanted to go to Israel, since I'm Jewish, but the whole process turned out to be longer than I would like. So I looked at other options and decided I REALLY like Mexico. I know some Spanish, and I'm expanding that knowledge now. I have been looking at employment options. Fortunately, I have experience in a TON of different fields. I was surprised to see how well truck drivers are paid in Mexico! I used to have my Class A CDL, and I could easily get it again. That's one option I'm considering. I'm VERY good with computers. I have 6 years of federal security experience. I'm also considering getting some sort of cyber security certificate and trying out a job like that.
Before this year ends I plan to fly out to San Diego, walk across the border, get a stamp in my passport, walk back into the US, and fly home. That way, next summer I can visit on a 6 month tourist visa, and in January 2026, qualify for a residence visa. Everything is still a work in progress, but at least I have planned for a good start. Your videos are a big help. Thank you again.
Great idea!! Best wishes.
That is awesome! Good luck to you! Thanks for sharing!
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Hi Jose, thanks for the informative video and beautiful footage of Telaquepaque/Guadalajara. It's nice to see footage of other cities. I can't wait to visit next month!
Awesome! Muchas Gracias! Glad you enjoyed it! Enjoy your trip!
You are a good and decent guy, Jose. You are honest and straightforward in your advice., always positive, God willing, one day I hope we can meet up in Merida, where we may end up living. Bless you and your family.
Thanks for the kind words! I appreciate that! Thanks for sharing
Great video Jose!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love watching your videos about relocating to Mexico, I guess it's never too early or too late because I still need to put up wi bs for 4 more years before I can retire.
Happy to hear that you enjoy the videos so much! Good luck with everything! You will be in Mexico in no time!
The end of your video is in paseo de montejo. I remember walking there.
Thanks for sharing
My goal is to be homeless in Hawaii. I dislike being a slave to a mortgage company. I want to be free and roam freely as I choose.
Good luck to you. Thank you for sharing
homeless in Hawaii is same as in LA...nothing to romanticize about that. Search video for it to see for yourself
Righttttt
Very inspiring story,i have traveled most of Mexico,including Merida and i cant wait to retire there soon.i prefer central Mexico for the weather but i love Yucatan and Quintana Roo
Awesome! Muchas Gracias! Good luck with your move!
Awesome video José, thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I'm also planning to move to Mexico soon 😎, from Venezuela, and I relate so much on what you are saying, that I feel enthusiastic about the whole idea of starting over again.
Mexico have so much to offer, such a beautiful country with a great historic and ancient background🔥not to mention how good they are in boxing 🥊 and soccer ⚽
I think Cancun 🏖️ it's a really good place to find jobs opportunities quickly, and those chances increases even more when you're bilingual.
That is awesome! So happy to hear that! Good luck with everything! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for sharing. I am working on somethings so I can move to Mexico. Thank you for the advice.
Glad it was helpful!
@JoseArteagaTravels, Would a prior DWI (2010, outside of MX) prevent the chances of regularization thru the RNE program? I have entered México twice since with no difficulty (2015, 2024).
As far as I know you should not have any problems
Thank you❤
You're welcome 😊
i can relate in about one MILLION ways
Wow thanks for sharing!
In general there are less of what we would consider true homeless people in Mexico because Mexicans have a tight family bond. On the other hand , actually being homeless is very tough in Mexico. As you said there are no social services to help truly homeless people.
Thanks for sharing!
I lived in Mexico for 3 years and never saw a homeless person, even though the general population is poor.
I am from Canada I lived in Philippines but I ratter live closer to Canada like Mexico
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Yes 👍
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There are plenty of undocumented people that live well in the USA as skilled labor workers (framing, electrician, landscaping) but there are many people that don't have the income to live fine in the USA. Some Banda musicians went to Mexico because they are realizing that eventhough they make more money in the USA they cannot pay for rent. If a homeless person walks in to a store and asks for money they will kick you out of the store and say "Get a Job!" Speaking of getting a job in the USA you have to go through a very long process just to get a crappy job at Mcdonalds. I watched a video recently where a guy in Arizona recently started crying because he was getting evicted from his home that he spend years working and now he does not know where to go.
Thank you for sharing with us
Jose freedom for me is not being homeless, worrying about getting shot, or eating garbage food!
Sounds reasonable. Thanks for sharing
Hola! I live in California and I visit Mexico often and my long term goal is to retire in Mexico. I am fortunate that once I take early retirement, I will have a very robust passive income to retire in the US, if I desired, but I can live far more comfortably in Mexico. But for me, it is a matter of preference. Be that as it may, I see a lot of homelessness in Mexico as in the US, so I think it is important for ppl to understand that Mexico isn’t the land of easy street, so I’m glad you pointed that out.
Yes there is a lot of income inequality here in Mexico as well. I think the homeless problem in Mexico is much different than in the USA. I would assume places like Tijuana and others close to the border will share a similar situation with the homeless, but the deeper you go into Mexico it is virtually non existent. Sure there are tons of poor people all over the country but at least they have their basic needs met for the most part. Whereas in the USA it's almost as if they want people to be living on the street. Either way one can find themselves in a similar predicament here in Mexico as well if one doesn't put in the work to make sure they don't end up on the street. Thanks for sharing!
Most of the homeless in México si for adictions reasons, not for poverty@@JoseArteagaTravels
Before embarking on that life changing decision,have you visited Mexico to test the water or feel of the new environment
Great Question! Before moving out here to Merida I had only been to Tijuana a few times. But I can assure you Merida is Nothing like Tijuana 😅 But are great in their own right but totally different from each other. Like comparing Miami to Seattle. Thanks for sharing!
Mexico is going to wise up one of these days and shut the door on Americans trying to move to Mexico. My opinion.
Thanks for sharing
i am sorry to say canada has followed in the footsteps of the USA with the greed in housing, its horrible
Sorry to hear that but yes it is true Canada has also fallen on some hard times for sure
Aren't residency requirements in Mexico higher than before?
Yes if you plan on going through a Mexican Consulate it is increasingly difficult to qualify for residency. But if you use one of the other multiple ways in which someone can get their residency then No Financial Requirements are necessary to obtain residency. You can watch this video for a complete list of options for you to get your Mexican Residency without having to provide any kind of financial solvency ua-cam.com/video/oOwz5iB2IS4/v-deo.html
Do you think you'd be happier in Oaxaca or Puerto Vallarta over Merida? Just curious. Why did you decide on Yucatán?
Great Question! I actually answer it in this video ua-cam.com/users/live_J7eZxs563I?feature=share
I'm going to meet with Jose (attorney) when I come to Mexico, for Michigan, in December.
Awesome! Good luck with everything!
as French American living for 15 years in Mexico I confirming than Mexico is still a great place to live as retired person meanwhile I still thinking to go back to USA ( what is wrong with me ?....) I really don't know maybe still dreaming at the positive energy witch was running USA maybe ??????........let see the future !.....
PS = two advices, don't give your confidence to nobody specially notary , lawyers ,mechanic guys etc etc , cost me 900.000 pesos lost in 15 years , just saying guys!....also for singles guys it's a dangerous place specially because it is not your country,!... take care !...
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Jose, do you ever get a craving for American fast food like Wing Stop?
I never been to wingstop.... But only place I get a craving for that we don't have here is In-n-out Burgers and Taco Bell. We got Mcdonalds, Burger king, KFC, Pizza hut, Dominoes, little ceasars, Dunkin krispy Cream subway, carls jr and much much more.... no i dont really miss anything come to think of it 😅
@@JoseArteagaTravels In-N-Out Burger has arrived in San Antonio finally! I get cravings for Church's Chicken, though there are three locations in Reynosa, they are not as good as the locations in Texas. I also miss Golden Chick and Pizza Hut. The Pizza Huts here are not very good. When we cross into McAllen we have a list of items to buy at HEB and I try to hit one of the fast food places. The taco stands in McAllen are surprisingly very good compared to the ones in Reynosa. Maybe Reynosa isn't a good Mexican city for food come to think of it. The rent is a blessing though! There are very good steak houses in MTY FYI.
Is this el centre? nice walking street, cute shops.
This is in Tlaquepaque Guadalajara
Jose, do you do any side gigs in Mexico? Taxi driver, etc or You tube is only income?
At the moment I just do UA-cam, personal consulting, and sell merchandise like t-shirts. I used to do online digital nomad work before I was making money from youtube and from time to time i do gigs like cooking for people/parties or helping them with other creative projects such as video production/editing and things like that. But If i didn't have youtube then i would probably just be selling street food from a cart or something like that 😅
Is the video from Guadalajara?
Yes this is in Tlaquepaque Guadalajara I will be back to Mostly Merida footage real soon 😅
Explain why rent in Tijuana is going for as high as $3,000 dollars ??? Ridiculous
I never said that it was in this video. Not quite sure where you are getting that information. The only Mexicans paying that in rent are the Ultra Wealthy
@@JoseArteagaTravelsIt's a question I'm asking you go online and you'll see for yourself. Ask me how I know
@@JoseArteagaTravelsThat is what most apartments and rentals are going for in Tijuana. Ask me how I know Google it for yourself
What is a typical day like for you? What do you do to make money?
I make UA-cam Videos
@@JoseArteagaTravelsAnd very good videos👍
As a Mexican, I don't like nor I agree that you encourage "almost" homeless foreigners to come, even worse, to tell them how to apply without needing all the financial requirements that our government asks for. We don't need more "poor" people coming, we have enough, thanks. We open our arms to foreigners who want to embrace our culture and learn our language, yes. Foreigners who see us as the last resort before going homeless, not so much.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us
Bueno, I understand what you’re saying, pero, honestly, I doubt a person that is almost homeless is going to go to Mexico to start a new life unless they have family there. Most ppl I know in Texas that are struggling, living in government housing, food stamps, or simply, no job, are not interested in going to another country to live. They’re afraid to. Jose was a young single guy when he went to Mexico to live. He probably didn’t expect to live there forever. He probably felt a need for an adventure. A lot of young people are in need of an adventure to get out of their comfort zone. Mexico is beautiful & a great choice-But there are other beautiful countries out there. My husband (from MX City) did the opposite. He hitchhiked from MX City to TX with a couple other guys on an adventure. Not seeking the “American Dream “. It’s great to be able to do that to FIND YOURSELF & figure out life. This is my honest opinion. ❤️ cada quien
If you are on Social Security and are almost homeless, moving to Mexico is a no-brainer.
That is what more and more people are doing these days as they realized they were lied to their whole lives that SS was going to be plenty to live a dignified retirement.... It's barely enough to pay rent. Thats why you see so many retirees still working in the US while also collecting SS. Thanks for sharing
How much does single need to live in mexico
Great Question! All depends on you and many other factors. You can watch this video i made on Cost of Living for more information ua-cam.com/video/mslWEm1r9_E/v-deo.html
Jose, the thing that you're missing, is that if someone is about to be homeless, they probably won't have enough money to get a passport in the first place. If someone is about to be homeless, they probably don't have enough money to get from their home to the US/Mexican border either. Forget about being able to afford a security deposit if someone is about to be homeless.
I totally agree this is a perfect example of why people should plan ahead. I knew years ago I wanted to leave the USA thats why I got my passport when I had the ability too and I suggest people who are contemplating this to also do the same. At the end of the day people can get this done now while they can. Even thought I didnt have the courage to leave immediately I was glad that when I did have to leave that at the very least i had the foresight to get my passport just in case the day came in which i had to leave, that I could have.
@@JoseArteagaTravelsbut when you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place, you sell everything you have & then take that leap of faith. Unless you’re too old and your health isn’t good. I grew up in the hood, food stamps and all, when I was a kid. Life was tough but now that I’m an adult, I appreciate the experience and that has “hardened” me and I’m not afraid to get out of my comfort zone. Life is amazing, especially when you get out of that hole you were in & discover how wonderful life really can be.
American is a Continental identity, not a nationality. America is a Continent, not a country. There are 35 American countries in the American Continent, but the US with help from Hollywood, appropriates the Continent's name.
Respect is due.✌️
While this is very true, Many Mexicans refer to the USA as America Norte... so there ya have it.. Rarely do I hear anyone say the Untied States of Mexico, even though officially that is the name.... We are a society of slang and there are many different levels of slang.
I agree we are all Americans! Thanks for sharing!
I am Canadian and since Canada is in North America, I could be also be considered North American or "American". However , the USA seems to be the only country in the Americas that does not any other short-form other than "America" to define it so we as North, Central, or South Americans can understand why people from the USA are referred to as "Americans" and not take offence to that. Peace & joy to all! ✌️
@@MaryGwenDungan Exactly! :)
@@MaryGwenDungan Well, not exactly. While it is true that México is short for United Mexican States, it is also true that what that means is that its telling of the United States within the country of México; while in the case of the US: United States of America, is telling of the United States within the American Continent.
There is no such a thing as, the Americas, since is only one Continent, American Continent. The name of your country say as much.
Not a realistic idea, Mexican culture says if you don't work you don't eat which is completely different than in the U.S..
I totally agree I talk about it in the video. No handouts in Mexico
My parents are from Mexico so I heard it many times and they made sure I understood lol!
I would be lost there if I had no 🤑, I speak a little Spanish. Un poco😅
Thanks for sharing!
I think that you should do some interviews with people who actually live in other Spanish speaking countries in the Americas. I think it would blow peoples minds on how people live in these countries and how they make the most of it. I personally know a couple of people who live in Venezuela and Peru.
Yes that is a great idea! Stay tuned I got something in the works 🙂
Thanks for this and I know many will be helped. $1000-1500 plus your wifes' income too? Knowing Spanish helps to find a rental for a fair price too.
That's total income. Whatever she makes from her work she reinvests straight into what she does. But yes it does help we both live a very frugal lifestyle. We are just living our little dream over here 😅
What about folks without skills? Can you just live a simple life, out in the outskirts of Merida with the Indigenous-growing food, free of harassment and just be able to breath?
Sure if you speak fluent Spanish and can work just as hard as a Mexican then yeah sure why not
@@JoseArteagaTravels have to use google translate
Duolingo has free Español, learn the language. I wish someone had taught me when I was a child, I learned to count to ten in Spanish from "the Count" on Sesame Street, thanks Count.@@vivianmonteiro8163
What if I got money but don't know Spanish
Well depending on the part of Mexico you are in will determine if you will be able to communicate or not same as in the Philippines where you said you were before
Get rid of all government benefits and give USA citizens universal basic income is what I say.
Thanks for sharing
Can't speak Spanish. 😢
Sorry to hear that. Never to late to start learning!
I come from a 2 3 generation curse from God.
Sorry to hear that. Thanks for sharing
@@JoseArteagaTravels I get to go to heaven because of that life ant no sunshine and unicorns it's spiritual warfare in this world this is the devils domain.
I think you are being disingenuous. There are NO social services that help the homeless. People move in with relatives and if you move from a foreign country, you probably don't have relatives to move in with. Please don't tell people to move to Mexico because they will be worse off there, unless they have money or family there.
This video is about my own personal story. I had a choice of ending up homeless in the USA or starting over in Mexico. I chose Mexico. I mention in this video and Many of my videos that Mexico has NO SOCIAL PROGRAMS. Therefore if you plan on being a bum in Mexico it is best if you stay in the USA where they actually give you tons of benefits to remain a bum on the street. My channel and the videos on this channel are letting people know what the realities of moving to Mexico actually are. There is no safety net and you have to produce and get to work or starve. Simple as that. I don't make any bones about it. In fact many people watch my videos and realize they are much better off staying in the USA and continuing to collect those benefits than to come to Mexico and all of a sudden having to work. You should watch the video for more information on how difficult it is to move to Mexico without anything and how i did it. For most people it is too much work and effort and that alone is a deterrent. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
With all due respect please stop trying to incite homeless people in to moving to México.
That's not what this video is about. You should watch it first. Thank you for sharing
Don't be a troll, watch the vídeo first😠