Pros vs. Cons of Moving to Tijuana, Mexico | July 2022

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  • @julietb.g9870
    @julietb.g9870 Рік тому +34

    I moved to Tijuana 2 1/2 years ago and it was the best decision. I temporarily came to Tijuana and decided to permanently stay and recently bought a house in a private community and it's been so great for my mental health. I did have a few struggles with the language (Cali Spanish and TJ Spanish wayyy different), I did get lost a few times, but that's just how I learned to get around. LOVE LOVE TJ

    • @nctacoz
      @nctacoz Рік тому +3

      Hey, did you have any problem buying a house as an US citizen or do you have dual citizenship? I’m planning to buy a house in Tj in the future but I’m not sure if I can being a US citizen

    • @MichaelBanfield-xz5sp
      @MichaelBanfield-xz5sp Рік тому +5

      Cali Spanish? I think you mean Spanglish?

    • @LalaSmiles
      @LalaSmiles Рік тому +3

      @@MichaelBanfield-xz5spno the way Spanish is spoken in California is different than Tijuana.

    • @deehanspal6574
      @deehanspal6574 Рік тому

      I am looking to move to TJ. Did you use an agent to find your place?

    • @mariocorral704
      @mariocorral704 11 місяців тому +1

      @@LalaSmiles
      spanish is spanish all over the only diference are the native words same as english

  • @alohadave13
    @alohadave13 Рік тому +10

    Great video. I live part-time in Tijuana and mostly in Ensenada. You touched on both the pros and the cons, and I agree with you. Crossing the border has become more challenging but fortunately I have a SENTRI pass so it's not too bad. My experience living in Mexico has only been positive with a few minor exceptions. I've found the cost of food, medical necessities, and basic everyday living are far lower than living in the U.S. Unfortunately, a lot of other people living on the other side of the border are discovering this which is making it harder for us that already live here. Such is life. Viva México!

  • @brandonwalker1473
    @brandonwalker1473 Рік тому +4

    I'm sitting in the 102° heat on Oct 13 in Phoenix watching this. I'm a 3rd generation Phoenician and am so ready to leave. The only thing I need to research is school systems there for my son

    • @VergaDeLosVergas
      @VergaDeLosVergas 9 місяців тому +1

      I’m not sure how good it is personally but my nephew goes in at like 630 and they’re teaching him English and whatnot as well. He doesn’t seem like he’s delayed at all compared to American kids

  • @nicolaevans2020
    @nicolaevans2020 24 дні тому +1

    Do you have a video about schools and safety in general?

  • @darkslayer1000000
    @darkslayer1000000 11 місяців тому +1

    If you’re Mexican American and by this i mean both your parents were born in Mexico (not second or third generation Mexican Americans) get your dual citizenship ASAP! It’ll be much easier to do things.

  • @hippiepastor1953
    @hippiepastor1953 22 дні тому

    Beautiful. Great tips, Tks

  • @josephrodriguez5510
    @josephrodriguez5510 2 роки тому +6

    I agree, we do need green areas, I really don't trust that they will end up doing the park, is up to us the citizens to create more green spaces and maintaining those. Plus a con for me is that the public transportation sucks

  • @jachmd
    @jachmd 11 місяців тому +1

    Great summary! I would add as a pro the affordable dental care.

  • @hippiepastor1953
    @hippiepastor1953 22 дні тому

    Your attitude, your spirit, your honesty. You got the goods Girl.
    I live in Peru which is a whole different situation. Many people from the USA believe that everything south of the border is the same Skaw with a different pair of panties 😅. But that couldn't be any further from the truth. My father was Peruvian and my Mom a New York Rican from the Bronx, I was born also in New York. English is my 1st language, I learned Spanish at the age of 10 cause we went to live in Peru for a couple of years.
    When you learn a language at that age you learn it well with 0 accent. So in the USA I'm an American and in Latin America I am a Latino, that's how come here in Lima I rent a 2 bedroom apartment 1 block from the beach for 250 USA dólares. Aca no soy Gringo.
    Pero estoy pensando mudarme pa Tijuana.

  • @pauli4036
    @pauli4036 2 місяці тому

    Great info AV! Thank you!

  • @TomMurrayPHR
    @TomMurrayPHR Рік тому +2

    Punctuality is an issue in Mexico. I lived in Los Cabos for two years and quickly learned that "I'll be there tomorrow" could mean later today or sometime next week. If you're going to live in a border town, get Global Entry and/or Sentri. It's cheap, easy, and well worth the effort.

  • @bookerdewitt1039
    @bookerdewitt1039 2 роки тому +3

    Great tips! Thanks for making this😊

  • @compassionatepeercounseling
    @compassionatepeercounseling Рік тому +3

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It is so helpful.

  • @raulpizano9064
    @raulpizano9064 2 роки тому +2

    I m livingin casa grande az and the wather is crazy I'm thinking to move to tijuana to , thank for the information. Good video

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  2 роки тому

      It's only going to get progressively worse! I am so glad you found the info useful. There are many other things to consider but I wanted to cover some random ones too!

    • @MichaelBanfield-xz5sp
      @MichaelBanfield-xz5sp Рік тому +1

      The weather is nice in TJ, but the air quality will make you have astma. The traffic and over population will give you high blood pressure. Buen suerte.

  • @yaskingslay
    @yaskingslay Рік тому +2

    I'm in San Diego Now and am trying to move to Tijuana.

    • @ThatBlackGuyinMexico
      @ThatBlackGuyinMexico Рік тому

      The process is super simple!

    • @KaiIsrael-vs8ry
      @KaiIsrael-vs8ry 11 місяців тому

      Me to

    • @glusur76
      @glusur76 11 місяців тому

      is it true you can live in Tijuana for 180 days before you have to get a visa?@@ThatBlackGuyinMexico

  • @blackbutterflyexpat
    @blackbutterflyexpat 2 роки тому +4

    Welcome to Tijuana 🦋

  • @j209westmoh9
    @j209westmoh9 Рік тому

    One of the safest places i aspire to one day move there & living out the rest of my days there

  • @rubyrobles7727
    @rubyrobles7727 Рік тому +1

    Love ur video Can u make a video of where u go to the doctor and dentist in Tijuana please

  • @KaiIsrael-vs8ry
    @KaiIsrael-vs8ry 11 місяців тому

    Thank you so much i wanna live in tj but i gotta do more research

  • @adrianmuro5075
    @adrianmuro5075 4 місяці тому

    I love Tijuana. There is life there. The food and the people are great. And its more affordable

  • @brotherhavana
    @brotherhavana Рік тому +4

    Hows it going now 6 months later? We need update pls.

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  Рік тому +2

      HI! Sorry, life has been...life. I'll do another video soon as a few things have changed!

    • @brotherhavana
      @brotherhavana Рік тому +1

      @@andrea4liberation its all good

  • @v-mike-v
    @v-mike-v 2 роки тому +2

    Glad you are having a good time here in Mx. Mostly ^^
    Welcome!

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  2 роки тому

      Gracias, amigo! I really do love it. Small things are different but much better than living in Arizona. Haha

  • @80sbreaker
    @80sbreaker 2 роки тому +5

    hi i am in the process of moving into tijuana on september but is the crossing back into the us takes 2 to 3 hours daily and is that all day long or only in early morning hours and will it be faster to walk into the us and take a cab or trolley to san diego

    • @armandoruiz2089
      @armandoruiz2089 2 роки тому

      Are. U. A. Truck. Driver. Class. A. Thx.

    • @ShaysRebellion1786
      @ShaysRebellion1786 8 місяців тому

      The 2-3 hours is a good estimate during the workday. There are three crossings (San Ysidro, Otay and Tecate). I find if you go to Otay after 6 pm the wait time is a bit better.

  • @jerrysrecoveringaddict-alc6213

    I just moved here as well and I am from Arizona From Prescott LOL

  • @Petapan33
    @Petapan33 Рік тому +3

    I'll be there in a month and I'd love to connect with locals. 😊

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  Рік тому

      Ahhh how exciting!!! How has it been so far?

    • @dianamacedo8669
      @dianamacedo8669 Рік тому

      Nobody wants to connect with you as far as we know your an outsider. When they said they liked guerras they meant españolas from Europe. Not American gringas that don’t speak Spanish and are trash.

  • @Maribelle_ugc
    @Maribelle_ugc 2 роки тому +1

    Also great tips thank you !

  • @theconfessionsofahebrewisr2975
    @theconfessionsofahebrewisr2975 2 роки тому +2

    Hello,
    Thanks for the video. It helps alot. Im also considering TJ coming from MN. What area would you recommend down there? Playas, chico?
    Thanks! Yes, the TR video would be nice

    • @theconfessionsofahebrewisr2975
      @theconfessionsofahebrewisr2975 2 роки тому

      Sounds like yoy may be in playas if your that close to the beach but three minutes from the border. If so, do you enjoy the area?

    • @MichaelBanfield-xz5sp
      @MichaelBanfield-xz5sp Рік тому

      The road to playas is under construction due to a giant sinkhole. The ocean is always contaminated from sewage run off. It's usually a 2 to 3 hour looong wait to visit The USA.

  • @livemusic_321
    @livemusic_321 2 роки тому +3

    Very informative

  • @JaeFleming
    @JaeFleming 2 роки тому +4

    Hello, I just got a job offer in SD. I want to live in TJ and I need some tips

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  Рік тому +3

      Hi Jae! I highly recommend joining the Expats of Tijuana group on Facebook. So many questions have been discussed here. ♡ Best of luck!

    • @JaeFleming
      @JaeFleming Рік тому

      @@andrea4liberation Thanks I’ve been living here for 3 months now

    • @rudyy19
      @rudyy19 Рік тому +1

      @@JaeFleming how is it? Been thinking of moving there

    • @JaeFleming
      @JaeFleming Рік тому +2

      @@rudyy19 it’s great. I’m saving so much money

    • @rudyy19
      @rudyy19 Рік тому

      @@JaeFleming what area did you move in to?

  • @chingon3461
    @chingon3461 Рік тому +1

    Can you give an update on you living in tijuana.

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  Рік тому

      Hi there! Yes I will be doing a video soon as we will be leaving Mexico in October.

  • @omargarcia67
    @omargarcia67 Рік тому +1

    What did you use to find a place down there? Do you rent or own?

  • @diegodelavega6237
    @diegodelavega6237 2 роки тому +7

    The dog thing is not an issue at La cacho neighborhood, most my neighbors walk their dogs around here just fine! But take a treat and give it to any dog they’ll calm down

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  Рік тому

      Ahhh we definitely looked in that neighborhood but it's in such high demand that we didn't find something. Our dog sadly passed away in January so we moved to a development near the Otay

  • @Ms.Littles2020
    @Ms.Littles2020 Рік тому +2

    Hello Andrea. Do you know and recommend a facilitator to help with temporary residency in Mexico. I'd be entering Mexico from Tijuana

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  Рік тому

      Hi! I believe that there are people who help with this. I would recommend checking the Expats of Tijuana Facebook group. :)

  • @GuadalupeAvalos-ey7qg
    @GuadalupeAvalos-ey7qg 10 місяців тому

    I will reconsider ? Is it very safe ??

  • @worldobserver3515
    @worldobserver3515 5 місяців тому

    "It's not Phoenix hot..." No place is like Phoenix. I would take Vegas in the summer over Phoenix.

  • @sarahlabeb4328
    @sarahlabeb4328 10 місяців тому

    How long do it take you to move travel there ?

  • @Luaone
    @Luaone Рік тому +1

    Do you have sentri or global? If so whats the wait time while waiting at the border?

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  Рік тому +4

      Yes, I finally got it again. I made the big mistake of letting it expire before I moved out here. The times vary. My husband crosses at 5:30 am to work at 7AM and he usually has a lot of time leftover. I cross at non busy times so it takes 0 to 15 minutes.

    • @futbol1972
      @futbol1972 Рік тому +1

      ​@@andrea4liberationwhat are the non busy times to cross🙄🙄

  • @johnnysins6194
    @johnnysins6194 7 місяців тому

    What part of TJ are the safest to move to?

  • @leighlester9002
    @leighlester9002 4 місяці тому

    Your IG is not working. I'd love to chat with you about moving to TJ.

  • @FreeToBe_Me
    @FreeToBe_Me 2 роки тому +4

    This was so helpful, thank you! I’d love to see a video of how to find an apt while still in the US (without an agent) in a way that doesn’t inflate the prices

    • @27mattlynch
      @27mattlynch 2 роки тому +1

      Any luck?

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  Рік тому +1

      Facebook Marketplace is great but the best way is to come down for a weekend and drive around the potential neighborhoods. Most people have signs up. This is the best way!

    • @FreeToBe_Me
      @FreeToBe_Me Рік тому

      @@andrea4liberation Thanks for the info! I’ve read mentions of water shutoffs from the TJ expat group. Has that been an issue for you?

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  Рік тому +1

      @@FreeToBe_Me It has happened a few times so be sure to rent a place that has a water tank. If so, the shut offs won't disrupt your life at all. :)

  • @QBPassportFlexin
    @QBPassportFlexin 7 місяців тому

    Are you still making videos?

  • @BeautifulBrandyJ
    @BeautifulBrandyJ Рік тому +1

    i work in san diego do u have more info on applying for the global entry ??

  • @swiftswo3600
    @swiftswo3600 Рік тому

    How is TJ so far?

  • @futbol1972
    @futbol1972 Рік тому +1

    Which is a good area to live in tj?

    • @ThatBlackGuyinMexico
      @ThatBlackGuyinMexico Рік тому

      It depends if you are looking for the more affordable cheaper areas or the nicer more luxurious scenic areas

    • @abrahamgonzales6240
      @abrahamgonzales6240 4 місяці тому +1

      Altamira or if you want upscale then Cacho.

  • @paulc1014
    @paulc1014 2 роки тому +2

    Any cartel incidents going on in TIjuana? cause i know texas has major problems with cartel at the border

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  Рік тому +1

      There was one weekend with heavy cartel activity. The city shut down but no civilians were hurt, fortunately.

  • @gemstateofmind
    @gemstateofmind Рік тому

    Great video! Thank you for sharing. Does anyone know if websites like Rent Berry and Point 2 Point are reliable websites to apply and rent an apartment from in TJ?

  • @deehanspal6574
    @deehanspal6574 Рік тому

    Hi Andrea! Thank you for sharing all of the info! Do you reccomend an agent or website to find an apartment?

    • @MsChmpnprzr
      @MsChmpnprzr Рік тому

      Commenting to see the response

  • @Millionin2025
    @Millionin2025 5 місяців тому

    As a single woman is it safe? Do I have to speak Spanish?

  • @stevec9205
    @stevec9205 Рік тому +1

    I'm telling everybody to move down to Tijuana so what there's a line at least you can live off of 50k a year comfortably

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  Рік тому +2

      If they move here and work in the US, they're going to suffer and cause a lot pf problems for the people who are already here. The border is severely overcrowded.

  • @kem8534
    @kem8534 4 місяці тому

    Hello Andrea! I am planning on doing a surgery in Tijuana and wanted to connect with someone over there that could take me to the surgery location and back to the airport. If you if you could connect with me or know anyone that would be great for this let me know. I would appreciate it

  • @futbol1972
    @futbol1972 Рік тому

    So do u work in tj now?

  • @justindong5863
    @justindong5863 Рік тому

    where do you buy the cheapest groceries in tijuana?

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  Рік тому

      I usually shop at Soriana or Calimax. They aren't the cheapest places but they tend to have everything I need. I would encourage buying from the little popup markets. You can find them in almost every neighborhood.

    • @abrahamgonzales6240
      @abrahamgonzales6240 4 місяці тому

      Ley grocery store

  • @SgtHeimlich
    @SgtHeimlich Місяць тому

    Im domincan in Tempe Arizona and have never felt threatened by police, total bs

  • @reggiesmith131
    @reggiesmith131 Рік тому

    What is sentri and global

  • @natanhaelalvarado6137
    @natanhaelalvarado6137 4 місяці тому

    As a Mexican I really don’t understand why the city of Tijuana doesn’t improve their roads and overall image being the entry point for foreigners, with the exception of the middle and upper class areas, the city is ugly even for Mexicans like myself, I don’t know why border cities are like this, compare Tijuana to Monterrey, Querétaro, Puebla, Guadalajara, Morelia, Merida, etc, etc, etc. and it’s just ugly.

  • @californickation
    @californickation Рік тому

    It’s the laws of the market you cannot keep the prices down. The more Americans will move down here to Tijuana, and the more the prices will go up. Then Tijuana will be divided in really nice, and safe, areas and really nasty, and unsafe area.

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  Рік тому

      This sounds like the perspective of a non-Native person who is taking advantage of the city on the people in Mexico...

  • @armandoruiz2089
    @armandoruiz2089 2 роки тому +5

    Love. This. Girl. So. Honest.

  • @MidwestSteaks
    @MidwestSteaks 23 дні тому

    What about cartel murders?

  • @ALUM1CE_
    @ALUM1CE_ Рік тому +1

    I wouldn't say I like how Americans still seem to think everything should be cheaper for them when we price out many in their native country.

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  Рік тому +1

      This is an issue being seen all over tuenworld as people are migrating everywhere. I really wish people would turn their energy into campaigns against their local governments to create change rather than to humans trying to survive. Immigration is a human right to everyone. Sadly, survival is a priority and I would never discredit anyone for trying to survive.

    • @MichaelBanfield-xz5sp
      @MichaelBanfield-xz5sp Рік тому +3

      I agree. They should raise the rent for non-citizens of Mexico. There should be a law and a tax.

    • @MichaelBanfield-xz5sp
      @MichaelBanfield-xz5sp Рік тому

      @@andrea4liberation He specifically mentioned Americans who don't even respect the Native culture, wanting things to be like America while taking advantage of a country's economic situation. Americans not loyal to their country while ignorantly gentrifying another.

    • @dianamacedo8669
      @dianamacedo8669 Рік тому

      Yes because they think they have all these privileges and rights it’s not the US. They want to get paid the American dollar and pay Mexican rent in pesos. Fuck these people then they want us to serve them with a smile. FUCK THESE RACIST AMERICAN PEOPLE.

  • @AalegendsAdventure
    @AalegendsAdventure Рік тому

    What area is this in I’ve been looking just a bit stuck

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  Рік тому

      I recommend searching the Expats of Tijuana group for areas. There are plenty of options to choose from depending on what you are looking for specifically.

  • @kitdacrazephillythekraze7561
    @kitdacrazephillythekraze7561 2 роки тому

    Men loves go too Walt Disney's in Tijuana zona Norte

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  Рік тому +1

      This is why it's so hard to get home Friday haha the line is ridiculous

    • @kitdacrazephillythekraze7561
      @kitdacrazephillythekraze7561 10 місяців тому

      ​@@andrea4liberation Ha ha ha definitely Hong Kong that's my playground lol

  • @norwegianblue2017
    @norwegianblue2017 6 місяців тому

    Sorry, but you're crazy if you are more worried about the police on the US side. My Latina wife certainly isn't afraid of US cops. I know multiple people who were shaken down by the police on the Mexican side, never heard one story of that in the US. The police in Mexico are also frequently on the take from the cartels. In 2007, it had gotten so bad with Tijuana police that they had to be disarmed and replaced with federales. Some of the TJ police were issued sling shots!

  • @diegodelavega6237
    @diegodelavega6237 2 роки тому

    I been pull over is you have everything in order they won’t ask for anything, but if you committed an infraction, then Yes, I paid $25 for speeding, Didn’t do it on purpose! Otherwise they take your plate to Guaranty payment it’s the law I did the research.

  • @ositofreitas
    @ositofreitas 2 роки тому +5

    The new generation of Americans coming here to live, mostly African Americas, do not speak Spanish and get worked over for prices for rent and use agents that drive up the costs up to 70% more than going directly with the owner.

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  2 роки тому +6

      I've noticed the opposite, actually. My fiance and I are actually learning Spanish speaking techniques from an African American man here on YT. I think it's just a generational thing, not a race thing. But I do agree that the agent thing is super awful. They have these in Spain and people end up paying the cost of a full months rent just to pay the agent fee. It's really out of hand there and it looks like TJ will go that directly too if we don't actively fight against it.

    • @MichaelBanfield-xz5sp
      @MichaelBanfield-xz5sp Рік тому

      Those are pochos and they should pay higher rent in Mexico. Sin verguenza. Aprendes español.

  • @anaml3879
    @anaml3879 Рік тому

    No creo que dure mucho viviendo ahi, esta acostumbrada demasiado a estados unidos.

    • @user-hk6xr5bo6r
      @user-hk6xr5bo6r Рік тому

      😂

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  Рік тому

      My intention was to never live in Mexico forever. I wanted to reconnect with my ancestors as much as possible while my husband can still work and go to school in the US. I am so grateful for my time in Mexico but it was never going to be a forever thing. My life goal is to move back to Spain. That is where my heart is.

  • @zonanorte6563
    @zonanorte6563 2 роки тому +1

    100%

  • @Lee-qf9uf
    @Lee-qf9uf Рік тому

    I'm leaving because of the invasive phone spying.

  • @dzim8822
    @dzim8822 Рік тому

    3:30 The ocean water of the beach in Playas de Tijuana is usually dirtier than the beaches in San Diego because raw sewage is dumped into the ocean on the Mexico side of the border 💩

  • @sesspess
    @sesspess 5 місяців тому

    I would have though no more pop&mon´s stores because the OXXOS all over!

  • @allfiredup200099
    @allfiredup200099 Рік тому

    awesome/lol not dog friendly? thats great ,

  • @gasaul5759
    @gasaul5759 Рік тому +1

    I disagree a bit with the green areas. Tijuana is not a naturally green city, its vegetation is made up of bushes and cacti. Also, there is a water crisis, it would be illogical to maintain green areas of non-native plants.

  • @Maribelle_ugc
    @Maribelle_ugc 2 роки тому +1

    What about if I had an emergency with my 5 month old baby? That’s something that I’m wondering and worried about. Would I be able to take my baby to the ER or would I have to cross the border?

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  2 роки тому +1

      You would be able to come to the emergency room here as a temporary resident and there are many great hospitals. Also, the cost will be significantly lower than in the US.

    • @MichaelBanfield-xz5sp
      @MichaelBanfield-xz5sp Рік тому

      If you have to get medical treatment for your baby in Mexico without insurance, you are taking a big risk and you may have to pay up front or go to jail for not paying.

  • @hyaaclea6008
    @hyaaclea6008 Рік тому

    Hi is the water safe to drink

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  Рік тому +1

      The consensus is yes but we use a Brita type filter to be extra safe.

    • @adamtajyar
      @adamtajyar 8 місяців тому

      @@andrea4liberationI would use reverse osmosis and boil it too if you plan on drinking tap water. Or just play it safe and buy bottled water

  • @Tekatogokuta
    @Tekatogokuta 8 місяців тому

    wth are you talking about animal entitlement

  • @ramoncastillo3462
    @ramoncastillo3462 Рік тому

    Yu can If yu have a motorcycle lol 😂🎉

  • @hiddengem2930
    @hiddengem2930 2 роки тому +1

    What address do you use in California for work

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  Рік тому

      I have friends here so we were fortunate enough to use theirs.

  • @mymusicpage3172
    @mymusicpage3172 28 днів тому

    Your such a victim. I am a Chicano and I never fear the police. I am respectful and accept consequences if I break the law. Me and my wife love the police. Of course I have had a few bad experiences but never serious and they are much better trained now.

  • @sesspess
    @sesspess 5 місяців тому

    Th best is you can have a maid and a cook!

  • @crisc.castillo979
    @crisc.castillo979 2 роки тому +19

    I was part of that statistic and then moved to LA after living there for 6 months. I miss our nice streets and freeways. Also to note the corruption is unbearable. We knew someone who got put in jail and beat up for not giving into a bribe, so don’t get caught in a remote location or where people aren’t present if possible. Don’t pay the bribe pay the fine! You got cali plates be prepared to be stopped and extorted for money (TJ police do this on purpose because of the gentrification from the US - upset due to rising rent). You have no rights btw so don’t go talking back to cops. You get haggled for money on every corner, basically everywhere at all times (gets old)!!! Best places to live is Zona Rio imo. TJ is pretty dusty and you will constantly be at the car wash. At one point the dust was so bad I developed flem- mucus for awhile. Only thing good about TJ is cheap rent and the food. There are barely if not any attractions so once you have done everything in the city, Rosarito, and Ensenada there is nothing else to do. Only bars and food. Waiters are rude and will demand propina, once I gave them propina (tip of $100 bucks) and they demanded more - highend restaurant in Nuevo city, they tried to take advantage of me while I was buzzed off of 🍷 . Not all waiters are rude btw but many are. Workers on avg make 8-10 bucks a day. It’s just not there yet… lastly you do not have freedom of speech and the corruption runs thorough all chain of command - source I lived it. You tell their chief that the cops ask you for a bribe they deny it and say you are lying. I was told that if I continued to lie I would be put in jail - again no rights and just only speak English to them trust me don’t do Spanish with law enforcement. You can record the police and many will ask you to turn off the camera 🎥 upon a stop, this is scary. The line is usually 2-4 hours on wait time by car, thank god I work remote but I once waited 4 hours in my car to get In n Out in SD. There is even a wait time to get into Mexico lately of 30 minutes to an hour sometimes. Declare your imports as well of goods. Best vet is in playas de Tijuana for animals hands down! You got this video on point!!!! TJ is basically the new little San Diego so don’t be surprised to find many Americans all around.

    • @armandoruiz2089
      @armandoruiz2089 2 роки тому +3

      Your. So. Perfectly. Correct. Are. U. A. Truck. Driver. Class. A. LMK. And. We're. Do. U. Live. In. LA. Thanks. For. Spreading. The. Truth.

    • @crisc.castillo979
      @crisc.castillo979 2 роки тому +1

      @@armandoruiz2089 I’m not a truck driver, I’m a integrations engineer in tech aka a developer/programmer, a person who codes for a living and works from home. I live at this building in downtown LA - ua-cam.com/video/j93Q1Me6qgE/v-deo.html

    • @armandoruiz2089
      @armandoruiz2089 2 роки тому +1

      @@crisc.castillo979 copy. I'm. I n. Huntington. Pk

    • @bossmedia4028
      @bossmedia4028 Рік тому

      You sound like you got a stick up your ass and some woke dope just making trouble. Stay in the US.

    • @crisc.castillo979
      @crisc.castillo979 Рік тому +1

      @@bossmedia4028 that I will buddy! Thanks for the good karma 😊.

  • @TheHiphopgems
    @TheHiphopgems 2 роки тому

    Good video but the sound is not good

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  Рік тому

      Yeah sorry. I am not making videos to make a profit, just to provide info. I won't invest in technology for this reason.

    • @TheHiphopgems
      @TheHiphopgems Рік тому

      @@andrea4liberation ok

  • @hyaaclea6008
    @hyaaclea6008 Рік тому

    Hi I saw a video saying that the beach water there has problems with sewage runoff into the water and the water is not clean or tested is this true and it was Tijuana thanks

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  Рік тому +1

      Yes this is true. There are local activists who have fortunately been petitioning for cleaner water. We don't go in the water in Playas but the water is much cleaner in Rosarito and Ensenada which are a short drive.

    • @bossmedia4028
      @bossmedia4028 Рік тому

      The Tijuana beach is a city type beach. People go there to hang out party and drink not go in the water. The beaches further south are for that.

  • @albertrivera5443
    @albertrivera5443 2 роки тому

    The only pro is tijuana tacos 🌮

  • @barboshaa
    @barboshaa 11 місяців тому

    "expats moving here"? You mean immigrants?

  • @jenkeller5758
    @jenkeller5758 Рік тому

    Police is Tj are ruthless lol...

    • @adamtajyar
      @adamtajyar 8 місяців тому

      The police they’re are completely useless. Majority of them are corrupt. 70%-80% of them are working for the cartel although there are some honest cops in Tijuana but not many.

  • @OGNAHEIR
    @OGNAHEIR Рік тому

    You lucked out with the cops

  • @1rider3bluee31
    @1rider3bluee31 3 місяці тому

    Lmao 😂 Tijuana cops can be trusted. You live another world you described everything about wrong liek everything

  • @EduardoSilva-ti5sq
    @EduardoSilva-ti5sq Рік тому

    Hell no nyc is the most concrete city

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  Рік тому

      That's actually not true. New Yorkers have 13.75 Square Meters per person of green space while Tijuana has .08 meters. per person.

  • @rickyfountain5884
    @rickyfountain5884 Рік тому

    U fine

  • @OGNAHEIR
    @OGNAHEIR Рік тому

    Ok.. so.. the gringo MUST KEEP "CIEN DOLLARS" U.S. you don't have it for them- jail

    • @andrea4liberation
      @andrea4liberation  Рік тому

      My husband is White. He gets stopped at the border almost every day but hasn't had a bad experience with the police.

  • @juaquinrodriguez9086
    @juaquinrodriguez9086 4 місяці тому

    Seeking attention 😂😂

  • @jademartinez8143
    @jademartinez8143 2 роки тому

    I don't know how Americans can move to Tijuana

  • @armandoruiz2089
    @armandoruiz2089 2 роки тому +1

    Nice. Video. I'm. Glad. My. Mini. Mansion. Is. Almost. Done. 8. Min. Walk. To. Beach. Yet. No. Traffic. Noise and. No. Noise. Need. To. Get. Away. From. Slavery. Sooooooo. See. You. When. You. Show. Upp