Uncover the Charm: Exploring Merida Mexico's Best Neighborhoods

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  • Опубліковано 5 вер 2023
  • When people think of Merida Mexico one of the first images that come to mind are the historic colonial homes of Centro. Well, Merida Mexico has so much more to offer than 200-year-old abandoned and restored colonial homes. Many of the wealthiest residents in town live in or near these neighborhoods in the video today and not in Centro Merida Mexico. Find out why in this walking tour of San Ramon Norte, Emiliano Zapato Norte, and Colonial Mexico. Which neighborhood do you think is the Best?
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 115

  • @genevievenoblesilverberg7215
    @genevievenoblesilverberg7215 10 місяців тому +8

    Excellent Video Thank you for sharing! I was in Merida in August. My daughter moved there in July! I plan to join her in 2024! 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  10 місяців тому

      Outstanding. I love it when tamiles move here together.

    • @jonferace3693
      @jonferace3693 4 місяці тому

      WE DONT WANT MORE GRINGOS HERE IN MEXICO STAY IN YOUR RACIST COUNTRY, OR GOBACK TO EUROPE WHERE YOU BELONGS TO, AGAI, STAY IN YOUR COUNTRY WE DONT MORE GRINGOS HERE

  • @sarahcampbell2498
    @sarahcampbell2498 10 місяців тому +10

    I lived in Residential Bancarios...it was beautiful with a pool. 5 min walk to Starbucks & Walmart Uptown...& 10 mins to Sears. I miss Merida!

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  10 місяців тому

      That is a great area.

    • @thepassportlife
      @thepassportlife 9 місяців тому

      I have to check it out. Thanks

    • @jonferace3693
      @jonferace3693 4 місяці тому

      WE DONT WANT MORE GRINGOS HERE IN MEXICO STAY IN YOUR RACIST COUNTRY, OR GOBACK TO EUROPE WHERE YOU BELONGS TO, AGAI, STAY IN YOUR COUNTRY WE DONT MORE GRINGOS HERE

  • @Mexitplans
    @Mexitplans  10 місяців тому +3

    Outstanding. I appreciate you making it to the end. The walking tours are long so that’s special. I try to keep them information packed and relevant.

  • @stcroixlover1
    @stcroixlover1 10 місяців тому

    Thanks a million for sharing your lovely neighborhood walk.

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  10 місяців тому +1

      My pleasure. Thanks for watching. I have part 2 coming soon or the return. I walk a different way going back.

  • @actionvj
    @actionvj 10 місяців тому +2

    Great walk & talk Monte. I really appreciate the added maps. Helps with getting the lay of the land. 👍🏾

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  10 місяців тому +2

      My pleasure.

    • @jonferace3693
      @jonferace3693 4 місяці тому

      WE DONT WANT MORE GRINGOS HERE IN MEXICO STAY IN YOUR RACIST COUNTRY, OR GOBACK TO EUROPE WHERE YOU BELONGS TO, AGAI, STAY IN YOUR COUNTRY WE DONT MORE GRINGOS HERE

  • @atlbunnie
    @atlbunnie 5 місяців тому +1

    I really enjoyed this walk... Thanks for taking us along.. Much love from Lawrenceville, GA

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching

    • @jonferace3693
      @jonferace3693 4 місяці тому

      WE DONT WANT MORE GRINGOS HERE IN MEXICO STAY IN YOUR RACIST COUNTRY, OR GOBACK TO EUROPE WHERE YOU BELONGS TO, AGAI, STAY IN YOUR COUNTRY WE DONT MORE GRINGOS HERE

  • @notb4ten
    @notb4ten 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi. Thank you for this video. I don't always make through to the end of videos on Merida because there are so many now. However I stayed to the end and was rewarded with information about the INM location. I just got residency 3 days ago.

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  10 місяців тому

      That is awesome and thank you for staying until the end. The walking tour videos are long but I try to keep them information packed for the whole video.

  • @jackprsline6
    @jackprsline6 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for posting. Showing around the city is kind of content That is most informative! Helps you realize exactly how the city flows.

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching

    • @jonferace3693
      @jonferace3693 4 місяці тому

      WE DONT WANT MORE GRINGOS HERE IN MEXICO STAY IN YOUR RACIST COUNTRY, OR GOBACK TO EUROPE WHERE YOU BELONGS TO, AGAI, STAY IN YOUR COUNTRY WE DONT MORE GRINGOS HERE

    • @Hereforthelove
      @Hereforthelove 29 днів тому

      Exactly! I agree.

  • @dianacook6337
    @dianacook6337 10 місяців тому +2

    Oh my gosh we had breakfast and coffee at Manifesto after we went to INM. Great service and coffee. ❤️

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  10 місяців тому +1

      It’s a great place so close to INM. Wayane is another great spot (Best Tacos in Town) in Itzimna.

    • @dianacook6337
      @dianacook6337 10 місяців тому

      @@Mexitplans thank you will check out next time we are in Merida. Can’t wait to move there. We go as often as we can for now.

    • @jonferace3693
      @jonferace3693 4 місяці тому

      WE DONT WANT MORE GRINGOS HERE IN MEXICO STAY IN YOUR RACIST COUNTRY, OR GOBACK TO EUROPE WHERE YOU BELONGS TO, AGAI, STAY IN YOUR COUNTRY WE DONT MORE GRINGOS HERE

  • @ibelieveinjesuschrist8911
    @ibelieveinjesuschrist8911 9 місяців тому

    thank you!

  • @nguday2003
    @nguday2003 22 дні тому

    Appreciate the view. I have only been to Mexico City, and the east coast on the Caribbean - isla mujueres. Merida is definitely in my Rolodex of places.

  • @pablerry
    @pablerry 10 місяців тому +12

    Those are not even close to be the best neighborhoods in the city, those would be, Montebello, Montecristo, Club de Golf La ceiba, Yucatan Country Club,

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  10 місяців тому +1

      Totally respect your opinion. Montebello and Montecristo are definitely nice. I like La Ceiba and YCC but those are not really in the city in my opinion.

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  10 місяців тому +3

      Garcia Gineres is one of the best parts of centro for sure.

    • @Shawndrea
      @Shawndrea 10 місяців тому

      @@Mexitplans ❤ Colonial Garcia Gineres

    • @thepassportlife
      @thepassportlife 9 місяців тому

      Hi. Do you live in Merida?

    • @thepassportlife
      @thepassportlife 9 місяців тому

      @@smann4935 Hey P, I plan to come that way later this year, now retired, want to see what Merida is like .Thanks for replying.

  • @annavergara401
    @annavergara401 3 місяці тому +1

    there is drainage issues and flooding when it rains in the north of Merida. bur overall i love Merida. he have an airbnb in Uman

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  3 місяці тому

      No necessarily. Flooding is street by street.

  • @deborahjohnson-hall3342
    @deborahjohnson-hall3342 5 місяців тому +1

    Doesn’t it depend on what your definition of “best” is? They look/sound beautiful to me. My tastes are simple. I respect and enjoy the natural, rustic beauty of Mexico’s older colonias & barrios. (My fav so far is Santiago. Go figure! Lol) Love your tours, Monty. I’m going to check them out too on next visit.

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. It definitely depends on your definition.

    • @jonferace3693
      @jonferace3693 4 місяці тому

      WE DONT WANT MORE GRINGOS HERE IN MEXICO STAY IN YOUR RACIST COUNTRY, OR GOBACK TO EUROPE WHERE YOU BELONGS TO, AGAI, STAY IN YOUR COUNTRY WE DONT MORE GRINGOS HERE

  • @carolk2317
    @carolk2317 10 місяців тому +2

    Hi! Could you please make a video from Temozon Norte and the new changes? Is just that everyone shows Cabo Norte but not the outside part of Temozon. Thank you!!

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  10 місяців тому +1

      I’ll add it to the list. It’s not more of a driveable area than walkable as it’s outside the periférico.

    • @jonferace3693
      @jonferace3693 4 місяці тому

      WE DONT WANT MORE GRINGOS HERE IN MEXICO STAY IN YOUR RACIST COUNTRY, OR GOBACK TO EUROPE WHERE YOU BELONGS TO, AGAI, STAY IN YOUR COUNTRY WE DONT MORE GRINGOS HERE

  • @Shirley-N-Maryland
    @Shirley-N-Maryland 7 місяців тому

    Wonderful video! Thanks for showing these areas. Do you know if Colonial Mexico has any problems with flooding during heavy rains?

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  7 місяців тому +1

      Honestly, flooding is street by street and normally only for a few hours during or after the rain. So, yes I'm sure there are streets that flood. At the beginning of the video at 00:10 seconds in you can see that the sidewalk is super high to the street. That is because this street floods whenever it rains hard.

    • @jonferace3693
      @jonferace3693 4 місяці тому

      WE DONT WANT MORE GRINGOS HERE IN MEXICO STAY IN YOUR RACIST COUNTRY, OR GOBACK TO EUROPE WHERE YOU BELONGS TO, AGAI, STAY IN YOUR COUNTRY WE DONT MORE GRINGOS HERE

  • @softblackkitten
    @softblackkitten 4 місяці тому

    Looks ok, $$$ for me right now; good opportunities . Food for thought.

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  4 місяці тому

      Lots of investment happening right now.

    • @softblackkitten
      @softblackkitten 4 місяці тому

      The rich get richer, I've made my income grow legs, but I'm a small fry. A resourceful small-fry looking for my size opportunities.@@Mexitplans

    • @jonferace3693
      @jonferace3693 4 місяці тому

      WE DONT WANT MORE GRINGOS HERE IN MEXICO STAY IN YOUR RACIST COUNTRY, OR GOBACK TO EUROPE WHERE YOU BELONGS TO, AGAI, STAY IN YOUR COUNTRY WE DONT MORE GRINGOS HERE

  • @sharoncarrington1474
    @sharoncarrington1474 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi Monte 👋🏽 Do you cycle in the same areas as you walk? I love walking through neighborhoods for exercise 🥰

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  10 місяців тому +1

      No I am a road cyclist and we ride on the highway to Progreso and then the road that runs along the coast. The farthest I’ve been so far is 120 KM which was to Telchac Puerto. My goal for the year is to ride 160K in 1 day.

    • @sharoncarrington1474
      @sharoncarrington1474 10 місяців тому

      Cool!!@@Mexitplans

    • @jonferace3693
      @jonferace3693 4 місяці тому

      WE DONT WANT MORE GRINGOS HERE IN MEXICO STAY IN YOUR RACIST COUNTRY, OR GOBACK TO EUROPE WHERE YOU BELONGS TO, AGAI, STAY IN YOUR COUNTRY WE DONT MORE GRINGOS HERE

  • @thepassportlife
    @thepassportlife 9 місяців тому +2

    What neighborhood is near the malls, supermarket Costco?

  • @aliciahawkins459
    @aliciahawkins459 10 місяців тому +1

    Do you cycle this same route?

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  10 місяців тому +1

      No I cycle to highway to Progreso and then then road to the beach.

    • @aliciahawkins459
      @aliciahawkins459 10 місяців тому

      Ok. Great! I'm a recreational cyclist. I was wondering where I would be able to ride long. Thank you!

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  10 місяців тому +1

      There are at least 100 folks who ride on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays on different triathlon teams.

    • @jonferace3693
      @jonferace3693 4 місяці тому

      WE DONT WANT MORE GRINGOS HERE IN MEXICO STAY IN YOUR RACIST COUNTRY, OR GOBACK TO EUROPE WHERE YOU BELONGS TO, AGAI, STAY IN YOUR COUNTRY WE DONT MORE GRINGOS HERE

  • @DanielleSelah
    @DanielleSelah 10 місяців тому +1

    I just subbed. What is the crime rate?

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  10 місяців тому +1

      Awesome and thank you. You should watch this video Is Mexico Safe? Public Health & Safety Update You Can't Ignore!
      ua-cam.com/video/V5aEsjAhEgE/v-deo.html. I feel very safe here.

    • @sharoncarrington1474
      @sharoncarrington1474 10 місяців тому +1

      Love, love, love your walking tours! Thank you 🥰

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  10 місяців тому +1

      @@sharoncarrington1474thank you. I have part 2 of this video prayerfully coming today. Let’s all pray for fully restored Internet. Cell phone data ain’t it.

    • @sharoncarrington1474
      @sharoncarrington1474 10 місяців тому

      prayers up!@@Mexitplans

  • @JERios-wv8lx
    @JERios-wv8lx 6 місяців тому

    Lovely upper middle class neighborhood, even though the streets and sidewalks need some improvement.

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  6 місяців тому +1

      Yes. The streets are rough and the sidewalks are the MOST dangerous thing in Merida.

  • @j0nt
    @j0nt 5 місяців тому

    You mentioned a house that was on the market for 600k. Is that pesos or usd?

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  5 місяців тому

      USD. That house is massive

    • @j0nt
      @j0nt 5 місяців тому

      @@Mexitplans I figured as much, but just wanted to be sure.

  • @TripReviews
    @TripReviews 4 місяці тому +1

    That rent for that house with the solar panels is like $2,800 can/month. Not very cheap for Mexico.

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  4 місяці тому

      I wouldn’t expect a house like that to be cheap.

    • @TripReviews
      @TripReviews 4 місяці тому

      @@Mexitplans I’m not up to date on MX rents but it doesn’t sound too cheap for Merida. I’ve seen other videos where the rents are really reasonable though. If I’m going to pay around 2800 a month Canadian dollars then I’m cheaper to finish my retirement years off in Canada, maybe move to the east coast where real estate purchases are much cheaper than the merl Toronto area. Cheers🍻 thanks for taking us on a walk with you.

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  4 місяці тому

      @@TripReviews There are two economies in Merida. There are plenty of places less expensive than this one. But this is in one of the best areas of town so it’s going to be more expensive than other places. This house is also Big. I’ve followed the rental market for the last 5 years. I can assure that there are places less expensive but everything is going up.

    • @TripReviews
      @TripReviews 4 місяці тому

      @@Mexitplans yeah it looks like it’s a good size. Yes P rices up like most others.

  • @dianacook6337
    @dianacook6337 10 місяців тому

    Do you have any idea how much a single story in the areas you are walking right now would be to purchase? Colonial Mexico?

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  10 місяців тому +1

      Zero. It truly depends on what the owner wants to ask. The problem with real estate here is there is not a MLS or something to know what the previous home sold for or comparables. It is Totally different than in the states and Canada. So we passed a house that was for sale before the one with the big porch. It was a single story córner lot. It was listed for 300K usd which was bizmare. I have no idea if it sold or if they simply removed the sign or changed companies.

    • @dianacook6337
      @dianacook6337 10 місяців тому

      @@Mexitplans yeah that is a lot of money. We actually put a house under contract and had to back out because when we returned home, USA both my husband & I had medical emergencies that prevented us from listing our house to sale it. And now we are taking care of a family member that is on hospice.
      We cannot wait to get things in order here and be able to come and purchase a home in Merida. Real Estate is so different there. And we really have to be careful for sure. I am starting to hear house purchase prices are starting to come down a bit there. Not sure if that is true. Do you know, are you hearing anything? We were just there again in July and prices seemed very much increased to me.

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  10 місяців тому +1

      It’s hard to say. Things in centro sale fast. There are 6 houses for sale within 1 block of me. Most have been up for sale for over 6 months now.

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  10 місяців тому +1

      There is also a ton of new development. Which makes me think. When I could build. I’m all about buying land first.

    • @dianacook6337
      @dianacook6337 10 місяців тому

      @@Mexitplans that is a smart way to go. Because we are older now we prefer to buy something and fix it up if needed so we can just move in. Thank you for taking the time to respond. I really appreciate it.

  • @mr.g1683
    @mr.g1683 3 місяці тому +2

    1/ Live On $1000 In Mexico 2/ with easy access to a good weight lifting gym, 3/ food market to buy to cook at home.. What city, community has this?

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  3 місяці тому +1

      I’m sure you will have many options

    • @mr.g1683
      @mr.g1683 3 місяці тому

      @@Mexitplans Thank you kindly for your fast reply.

  • @RodFlaman
    @RodFlaman 10 місяців тому +1

    How much has the value of the home you have been renting increased since you moved in?

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  10 місяців тому

      Great question. It’s super hard to say. There are 6 houses for sale that have been on the market for over 1 year within 1 block of me. So I’m sure the value has gone up. My landlord wants a ridiculous amount for my house to purchase. I’ll keep renting it cause the math doesn’t add up.

    • @RodFlaman
      @RodFlaman 10 місяців тому

      @Mexitplans we bought our house near La Plancha 6 years ago for $160,000. Our realtor thinks that it could now sell for $400,000. We have probably spent $40,000 on improvements. So perhaps we have gained $200,000 over 6 years. That's an increase of $33,000 per year, or $2750 per month. We did originally rent out the house for $100 per night on Airbnb when we were back in Canada for the summer. For long-term rentals, we charged $1000 per month. So we have saved at least $6000 per year on rent (winter only) plus the $30,000 annual gain in value.
      The math has worked well for us in Centro. Perhaps it's different "up north"

    • @RodFlaman
      @RodFlaman 10 місяців тому +2

      @Mexitplans one more thing. We were unhappy with the high cost of electricity when our Airbnb guests used the air conditioning a lot in summer. In fact, CFE put is in the "penalty" zone, which doubled our bill. I think our last CFE bill was $12,000 pesos for two months. We spent $150,000 pesos to install solar panels, which reduced our next CFE bill to $43 pesos, which is the minimum administration fee. The solar panels have now paid for themselves, and we are enjoying "free" electricity and air-conditioning. You can't do that in a rental, or if the rental has solar panels, that would be reflected in the cost of the rent.

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  10 місяців тому

      @@RodFlaman how many years have you owned your panels? I looked at adding panels to my rental ñ, which is ok with my landlord, but even at my highest bill which was 13,000 pesos for two months it would take several years at that level to pay for the panels. If I owned a home here it would be a no brainer.

    • @RodFlaman
      @RodFlaman 10 місяців тому +1

      @@Mexitplans i think it has been about 4 years now. Before covid.

  • @laurenpadilla8278
    @laurenpadilla8278 7 місяців тому

    Emiliano Zapata is a revolutionary...a zapato is a shoe.

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  7 місяців тому

      Kinda the same thing. Walks into history badumbumb. Thanks for helping. Jaja 😝

  • @aixamichaellaney1953
    @aixamichaellaney1953 18 днів тому

    Question…..Did you move to Calle 47? I think I saw you there?

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  18 днів тому

      @@aixamichaellaney1953 no but I run there several times a week. So there is a very good chance it was me all hot and sweaty. 😅

    • @aixamichaellaney1953
      @aixamichaellaney1953 18 днів тому

      We bought a colonial house on Calle 47 80 y 82 we love it your videos have been helpful

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  18 днів тому

      @@aixamichaellaney1953 awesome. That is an incredible area.

  • @shelleycurrie764
    @shelleycurrie764 5 місяців тому

    Enjoy your recordings, however what about those stray dogs?? Can you not find the owners or rescue them.

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  5 місяців тому +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂many of the dogs are owned and the owners let them out to roam during the day. I was just telling my daughter where the black dog lives yesterday.

    • @shelleycurrie764
      @shelleycurrie764 5 місяців тому +1

      @@Mexitplans that would be one of my issues with living in Mexico, I may have quite a few rescue dogs.

    • @jonferace3693
      @jonferace3693 4 місяці тому

      WE DONT WANT MORE GRINGOS HERE IN MEXICO STAY IN YOUR RACIST COUNTRY, OR GOBACK TO EUROPE WHERE YOU BELONGS TO, AGAI, STAY IN YOUR COUNTRY WE DONT MORE GRINGOS HERE

  • @mojo_phee
    @mojo_phee 10 місяців тому +1

    This look like the hood lol

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  10 місяців тому +3

      It's my hood.

    • @mojo_phee
      @mojo_phee 10 місяців тому

      @@Mexitplansit does look quiet though ..but the area looks gentrified a bit.

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  10 місяців тому +2

      @@mojo_phee doubtful. Probably 3 expats in any of these homes.

  • @jhogos
    @jhogos Місяць тому

    Take them to the south of the city there's the reality! stop doing that!!

    • @Mexitplans
      @Mexitplans  Місяць тому

      Whose reality? It’s not what I see or experience.