Moving to Mexico and Steps to take to Buy a Home and Live in Mexico

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  • @debmakela2862
    @debmakela2862 4 місяці тому +21

    I retired to the Lake Chapala area of Mexico almost a year and a half ago, and I love it here. The culture, the friendliness of the people, the sense of community, the quality of the fresh food and the quality of life in general is unsurpassed. As a single woman, I always use common sense, but I have never felt unsafe here, unlike in the States. This move has afforded me a lower cost of living and more resources to pursue my passion of travel. Great video guys. Hopefully, you'll visit this neck of the woods sometime. 🙂

    • @boink800
      @boink800 4 місяці тому +2

      Thank you for some real information. If only some people would stop with the fear mongering about Mexico.

    • @williamrobison
      @williamrobison 4 місяці тому +2

      My dad was in Ajijic 28 years ago. I wish they would have kept their house. Do you find real estate in the area to have come pretty near the prices in the USA?

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +2

      That is so wonderful to hear. Glad you are enjoying it. We would love to visit Lake Chapala on our next visit to Mexico.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +1

      We can only speak of our own experiences, and people in Mexico treated us very well, we felt safe, and had some amazing experiences.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

    • @wolcottwu756
      @wolcottwu756 4 місяці тому +1

      Have you ever taken a swim in that lake?

  • @bettyli6635
    @bettyli6635 4 місяці тому +10

    Originally from Toronto, I've called Cozumel my home for over 10.5 yrs and love it here!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +2

      So cool! Thanks for sharing and glad you are loving it.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

  • @marls1420
    @marls1420 4 місяці тому +5

    Please make a video with your top choices (from places you visited so far) of where you'd retire to as an expat!

  • @sharondube9207
    @sharondube9207 4 місяці тому +3

    We retired to Mexico 8 years ago and love it. We moved to the Lake Chapala area.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +1

      That's awesome. Thanks for sharing. That's an area we want to explore sometime.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

  • @RetirewithJulia
    @RetirewithJulia 4 місяці тому +1

    Wow- SO much awesome information in one short video. Thanks guys!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +1

      Our pleasure! Glad you found it helpful.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

  • @davidchilton4301
    @davidchilton4301 4 місяці тому +1

    Another helpful and well executed video. Mexico will likely play a role in our retirement strategy and our current plans are to spend 3+ months there next year.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +2

      Thanks. We love the idea of not settling down anywhere and continuing to explore great places all around the world. Hope you have a great visit.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

    • @davidchilton4301
      @davidchilton4301 4 місяці тому

      @@RetirementTravelers At this point, it's hard for us to pick one place and settle down so we'll continue to visit and learn and enjoy the journey.

  •  3 місяці тому +1

    What makes Mexico a great place is the people and the food. Then they have a rich culture and history.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for sharing. We had a wonderful time there.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

  • @williamrobison
    @williamrobison 4 місяці тому +2

    My dad built a house in Lake Chapala about 28 years ago. Sadly they didn’t keep it. I’ve enjoyed visiting them and a few years ago. It’s gotten far more busy lately. Ajijic was their home area. If I could convince the wife, we would be there ourselves.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for sharing! We definitely want to check out Lake Chapala.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

  • @Anonymous-One1
    @Anonymous-One1 4 місяці тому +1

    I know you have really enjoyed your time in Mexico. I know someone who retired from the US to Cabo. I don't think his expenses are much less than the US, but he really likes the weather, the conveniences of stores like Home Depot, and being by the water.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +2

      Thanks for sharing. Probably the higher the number of expats, the higher the prices. Yes, we had a great time in Mexico and see it as a great place to spend a month or two in the winters as we age.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

    • @TravelswithLlama
      @TravelswithLlama 4 місяці тому +1

      Cabo is one of the more expensive places in Mexico and probably not too much different than USA.

  • @luisreyestemores6384
    @luisreyestemores6384 4 місяці тому +4

    Americans are welcome to my country 🇲🇽, we receive all foreigners with open arms 🤗

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому

      Thank you! There are many Americans who love living there because the people are so kind and welcoming! John & Bev

  • @MaxHeredia
    @MaxHeredia 4 місяці тому +1

    We have a world to improve yes … but we have another world to live at ease… and we love to share. Very welcome to my country! #MaxHeredia

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much. We loved our time in Mexico.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

  • @unclefester6501
    @unclefester6501 4 місяці тому +5

    City Market is so much better than Wholefoods. Not even close.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +1

      City Market is amazing. We were shocked how nice it was.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

  • @civicsport702
    @civicsport702 2 місяці тому +1

    I love that Caucasians can chose Mexico as their new home. Mexico is not perfect, but the food, culture and people are beautiful. Thank you for these type of videos as one day when i retire in the US, i can move and retire in Mexico ❤

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  Місяць тому

      You're welcome! You'll find the people there couldn't be more lovely! John & Bev

  • @AR-dp1kj
    @AR-dp1kj Місяць тому

    u should visit uttarakhand (himalayas) too it has less crime rate and more tranquility

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  Місяць тому

      Thanks for the suggestion.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

  • @squiggy007
    @squiggy007 4 місяці тому +2

    I feel safer in Mexico than the US! I tried a gated community at first and could of just stayed in Florida. I prefer living with locals and I do anything I want at night btw!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for sharing. We felt safe in Mexico.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

  • @houseofroos
    @houseofroos 3 місяці тому +1

    I love 🇲🇽 and have been there literally dozens of times, but only for short stays. As a resident, don’t the broken and unusual sidewalks and the unfinished and abandoned buildings bother you ?

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  3 місяці тому +1

      Not at all. We've been to 104 countries and seen a little bit of everything.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

    • @davidsebastianelli1326
      @davidsebastianelli1326 2 місяці тому +1

      Hola! The sidewalks where I live are over 300 years old so it's something to be aware of but it doesn't bother me to watch where I'm walking.

  • @deborahmoronese2374
    @deborahmoronese2374 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi. I love your series. Can u tell me what you use to get your international health insurance for each country? Does it change for 65 yr olds? Thank you.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much. We currently carry US based retiree health care. We have paid out of pocket when overseas, but the costs are so much lower than in the US. We keep this expensive coverage in the US because if we were to have a serious illness, we would want to return and be near our kids. We are currently 60 and this will change when we reach Medicare age of 65.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

  • @wolcottwu756
    @wolcottwu756 4 місяці тому +5

    Outside the Gringo Compounds the ubiquitous walls, fences, bars on windows, security details, dogs, barbed wire/glass shards tell the story about the "quality of life".

    • @boink800
      @boink800 4 місяці тому +1

      That's why there are two million US citizens living in Mexico and that number is growing

    • @boink800
      @boink800 4 місяці тому +2

      There are no homeless tent cities in Mexico, unlike in the US

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +1

      US retirees do like Mexico. Thanks for sharing.

    • @johnfletcher3838
      @johnfletcher3838 4 місяці тому +1

      Don't forget about the constant power outages and internet outages

    • @davidsebastianelli1326
      @davidsebastianelli1326 2 місяці тому

      @@johnfletcher3838 I've lived in Mexico for a few years now. In that time I've lost electricity only once for about 30 minutes and have had my internet go out twice. One time it was for less than an hour and the other time it was for about 4 hours total. Buena suerte!

  • @carolmartin4413
    @carolmartin4413 4 місяці тому +1

    Mexico used to be a nice option...til now. Financial requirements negate this opportunity for usa people who would trend toward Mexico's economic advantages.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for sharing your perspective.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev

    • @davidsebastianelli1326
      @davidsebastianelli1326 2 місяці тому

      Hola! I have friends who have lived here for years on just a Tourist Permit. I have a couple of friends who came down together and never left or even bothered to get a new FMM when theirs expired after 180 days. They were both illegal for about five years and when they went back to the US for one of their parents funeral they were given a new FMM for another 180 days and each paid a fine of less than $50.00us for not renewing their tourist visas for over 5 years. They are finally going to go through the RNE program that doesn't require them to prove the economic solvency requirements for their Resident Visas. Buena suerte con eso!

  • @RexPonder-y6b
    @RexPonder-y6b Місяць тому +1

    After 12years years we are moving back to the United States Mexico has gotten very expensive now and the new government is very scary now be careful things are changing in Mexico. This is not a good time to move to Mexico it's not safe right now

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for the feedback.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

  • @autobotdiva9268
    @autobotdiva9268 4 місяці тому +2

    this is really good information. its close to america with flight i might have to look here

  • @boink800
    @boink800 4 місяці тому +5

    Nowadays only the very wealthy can afford to retire in Mexico as the Mexican government has increased the monthly income requirements more and more. However, there are plenty of other countries in Latin America which are much more welcoming than Mexico.

    • @scottmartin6139
      @scottmartin6139 4 місяці тому +2

      The current requirement for temporary residency is either a monthly income of $4,350 or savings/investments of $73,200 (at 17 MX pesos per US $). As noted in the video one can live quite comfortably on $30K - $40K US annually. I’d hardly call that “very wealthy”.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +2

      There are 2 million American retirees in Mexico. We don't think they are all very wealthy, but thanks for sharing your thoughts.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

    • @boink800
      @boink800 4 місяці тому +2

      @@RetirementTravelers Many of those people came down before they make the financial requirements so high. Before it was just an income of around $1,000 a month.

    • @MrMarcosema
      @MrMarcosema 4 місяці тому

      Do not go to Mexico, two american elderly woman killed by mexican drug cartels in Sonora , this adds to the tourists killed in Baja California and the 2 college girls raped in a resort. ua-cam.com/video/IIPqC7FAGZY/v-deo.htmlsi=1w4UH9dOcqbe1Fkc do not go to Mexico, Biden should close the border now, school kids are taught that the U.S. invaded Mexico and stole 9 states from them and that's the reason why they are poor and their leftist pro-Putin president repeats this every day only to instigate hate to the U.S

    • @feldhdleh
      @feldhdleh 4 місяці тому +1

      Silly comment. Factually incorrect to say the least.

  • @bernardpaulsen825
    @bernardpaulsen825 4 місяці тому +3

    Feedback: I’m 67, have 3 passports, carry a concealed firearm daily while in California (legally, of course), but feel safest in Ajijic, Mexico.
    You lost me at 2:35 when talking a bout safety in Mexico. Total BS.

    • @boink800
      @boink800 4 місяці тому +2

      Mexico is a very safe. Only those who have never been to Mexico claim it's dangerous.

    • @MrMarcosema
      @MrMarcosema 4 місяці тому

      Do not go to Mexico, two american elderly woman killed by mexican drug cartels in Sonora , this adds to the tourists killed in Baja California and the 2 college girls raped in a resort. ua-cam.com/video/IIPqC7FAGZY/v-deo.htmlsi=1w4UH9dOcqbe1Fkc do not go to Mexico, Biden should close the border now, school kids are taught that the U.S. invaded Mexico and stole 9 states from them and that's the reason why they are poor and their leftist pro-Putin president repeats this every day only to instigate hate to the U.S

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +2

      We felt safe in the areas of Mexico we visited.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

  • @lizsoundarajan3650
    @lizsoundarajan3650 4 місяці тому +1

    More recently your videos have just dealt in generalities with no details or specifics . Need comparisons and more informations links where we can see it ourselves . Esp trying to convince viewers or decision makers , away from crime issue ...

    • @boink800
      @boink800 4 місяці тому +2

      You could go to Mexico and see it for yourself. That's always the very best opinion.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for your feedback. We try to give people ideas and inspiration.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

  • @maryjoan4128
    @maryjoan4128 4 місяці тому +4

    As non American the cost of living in many popular areas particularly real estate... has risen incredibly.. also the income threshold requirements for immigration have risen.. ...Mexico no longer wants or needs low.income retiree's in my opinion....I love mexico & will continue to return..but cld not live permanently...all the best..to you both......food is #1

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for sharing your perspective. We don't necessarily want to live in Mexico, or anywhere around the world at this point, but we wanted to share some thoughts for people that have never considered living abroad.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

    • @davidsebastianelli1326
      @davidsebastianelli1326 2 місяці тому

      Hola Mary! If you would like to live in Mexico and have previously visited you may be able to qualify for residency under the RNE program without needing to show the economic solvency requirements if going through a Consulate in the US. Do your research! BTW- The friendly welcoming people are #1 and the food is the bonus at #2! Buena suerte!

  • @josephbattaglia3690
    @josephbattaglia3690 2 місяці тому

    Taces are very low? Could you elaborate?

  • @dinodiego1
    @dinodiego1 4 місяці тому +1

    I’m so relieved to know that I’m no longer an immigrant, I am now an “expat”. We are now 30 million expats living in the US 😂

  • @laurawinger4339
    @laurawinger4339 4 місяці тому +1

    Moving to Mexico definitely pops up in all my feeds wherever I'm surfing and I LOVE the idea but I've never actually been. In addition to the links and sources you mention--thank you for those!--do you have any suggestions for simply beginning to research which part of the country I might be interested in? Do you both have any sites you read regularly just for all your trip research in general?

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +2

      Just start with doing some searches about best places to retire in Mexico. Many great places will pop up and just start researching them, depending on the type of lifestyle you want. We suggest you make a trip down and visit 2-3 cities to get a feel of some options. We plan to make several more trips down and explore a variety of cities.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

    • @laurawinger4339
      @laurawinger4339 4 місяці тому

      ​@@RetirementTravelers thanks for the suggestions! Can't wait to see your next visits.

    • @davidsebastianelli1326
      @davidsebastianelli1326 2 місяці тому

      Hola @laurawinger4339! You should look at some of the Mexico Relocation Guide videos for interesting and useful information on moving to Mexico. Mariana has numerous videos interviewing people who have recently moved to places all over Mexico. Buena suerte con eso desde la hermosa Mexico!

  • @RGX2178
    @RGX2178 4 місяці тому +4

    John and Bev, can you also cover the top retirement destinations in Asia and typical cost of living for a couple? I am thinking Thailand/Malaysia/ Vietnam or India, based on your travel what would you pick and why?

    • @Maria-js9ou
      @Maria-js9ou 4 місяці тому +2

      India, without a doubt. I'm sure there are places where you can live for 1 USD/day.

    • @boink800
      @boink800 4 місяці тому +2

      Asia is great for retirement. You could add the Philippines to your list too.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for the suggestion.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +1

      We loved our time in the Philippines.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for sharing.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

  • @tonyg9130
    @tonyg9130 4 місяці тому +2

    Since i’m fluent in Spanish. My only question is, which city. I’m looking at Loreto

    • @boink800
      @boink800 4 місяці тому +1

      Find which climate you like that best, Mexico has a good choice of climates.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +1

      Just depends on the lifestyle/budget you are looking for. Obviously, your language skills give you many more wonderful options.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

    • @davidsebastianelli1326
      @davidsebastianelli1326 4 місяці тому +2

      It's 7:37pm and Loreto is 89 and has a "feels like" temp, with the humidity, of 98. It will get down into the mid 80's and will stay hot all night! Where I live in Mexico it was 78 today and has only gotten as hot as 80 so far this year, it will get down to around 62 tonight. Buenas suerte!

    • @davidsebastianelli1326
      @davidsebastianelli1326 2 місяці тому +1

      Hola Tony! Have you ever spent any time there? Loreto is a great place to visit. If you don't mind unbearable heat and humidity pretty much year round and enjoy spending the day inside with the a/c booming and have an unlimited large budget you might like living there. It's also a very small city. You should rent a place there for a few months in the summer before making any serious decisions. Buena suerte!

  • @OurRetireEarlyJourney
    @OurRetireEarlyJourney 4 місяці тому +2

    We are relocating to retire early, just not Mexico. We are moving from the expensive northeast to the south!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +2

      Congrats on retiring early and moving to a less expensive place.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

  • @tommckinney1489
    @tommckinney1489 4 місяці тому +1

    So, considering all the recent Mexico videos, you must be thinking seriously about being an ex-pat there?

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +2

      No, we still have so much traveling to do, but we do love Mexico! We were in Mexico when we were dreaming of Retirement Travelers! Great memories! John & Bev

    • @MrMarcosema
      @MrMarcosema 4 місяці тому

      Do not go to Mexico, two american elderly woman killed by mexican drug cartels in Sonora , this adds to the tourists killed in Baja California and the 2 college girls raped in a resort. ua-cam.com/video/IIPqC7FAGZY/v-deo.htmlsi=1w4UH9dOcqbe1Fkc do not go to Mexico, Biden should close the border now, school kids are taught that the U.S. invaded Mexico and stole 9 states from them and that's the reason why they are poor and their leftist pro-Putin president repeats this every day only to instigate hate to the U.S

  • @gazzafloss
    @gazzafloss 4 місяці тому +2

    J&B it certainly sounds like a viable option for older folks. It's becoming more and more difficult to keep up with rising costs of living, rise of crime, degradation of society in our own countries. We've been contemplating something similar on our side of the world.
    Life is for living, do it well.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  4 місяці тому +1

      Lots of options out there. We aren't ready to settle down to a single place yet, but love the nomadic lifestyle around the world.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

  • @jorgeluisgonzalez1648
    @jorgeluisgonzalez1648 4 місяці тому

    Gentrificacion ,, tipo de cambio, clima, vida menos artificiosa ( en resumen esos son los motivos)

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  • @RexPonder-y6b
    @RexPonder-y6b 7 днів тому

    Best thing don't do it. We moved from Mexico after 12years years it's very expensive now and the new government is very scary now be careful things are changing in Mexico. It is not cheaper it's a lie.

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