That’s awesome!! Ya it’s a definitely a beautiful place. We love the vibe. We are planning to definitely make this home. It’s growing so fast too. Being there 10 years, what have been the biggest changes you’ve seen?
@@studiodevelopers2467 Thank you! Great to me you too! I hope our info has helped in some way. Let us know if you need any recommendations for anything. We are always available to help!
Natives and people from california that come here often know whats up, if safety is your main concern, avoid Tijuana and the border. Expats houses are closer to Ensenada and Rosarito and for vacationing they go to La Paz in Baja California Sur and also El mar de cortez. Edit, yes Ive noticed there is a lot of recycling culture going on, this wasnt here a few years ago, Oxxos also not giving plastic bags anymore and instead offer eco friendly bags or selling reusable bags and reusing old materials for new things.
Yes! We really love that eco conscious vibe, mixed in with some artisan IPA's is a win win all over the place. What do you miss from Ensenada pre-pandemic?
@@BraveFamilyTravel Definetly the live events, music and the going out at El malecon that used to be packed with locals and tourists every weekend. It just hasnt been the same since last year.
@@ericktellez7632 Ya definitely. Christmas seemed to be rough because of the event cancelations. What's weird is not seeing a crusie ship lol. Kinda of an eye sore and probabbly bad for the environment but good for business. Hopefully things shape up soon. We would definitely like to enjoy the town some more. We just haven't done enough around here because of this mess. Hey have you heard of any good beaches near La Bufadora? I keep on hearing there is a good beach around there?
Thank you for sharing your story. Ensenada or Rosarito is where I want to live next year! I’m interested in renting a 2 bedroom apartment in a good neighborhood near a Mercado!
Great vídeo. I'm from mexico city looking forward to mover Ensenada. As you said si the Best of 2 worlds . But i don't see like u.s influence , i see like a synergy from all over California Always the Californias (US and Mexico) have been progressive in many ways and different, functioning as a catalyst of the 2 cultures . Definitely a great place to live
We love Mexico City! Glad you’re coming to Ensenada:). And yes I think you’re right. It’s more of a California/Mexico vibe. We are seeing Ensenada really grow into a progressive city. Have you been down to Baja Sur towards Mulege?
The one thing people never discuss about moving that moving is mostly psychological. Once one gets past the differences, or the newness of it, you'll find it pretty much the same anywhere you go. Beach sunsets there can't be beaten though, or the seafood. Everything else people think does not exist in mexico can be readily attained with money.
Hi Kale, Thank you for wathcing! Unfortunately that is the case. There's a big port and its a cruise ship stop. The good thing is that it’s only Ensenada beach close to the city that's the issue (their working on cleaning it up). The closest beach after that is close to the Macroplaza where the Walmart is located. Its called Pacifica beach. It’s actually a beautiful beach and we definitely recommend it. Close to the the toll booth entering Ensenada you will find Playa San Miguel. You can camp or stay there overnight for a small fee but it's clean. It's a little small and rocky so it's probably not the best place to dive in. Our favorite beach is Playa Peninsula heading towards La Bufadora. It's a ways down but its definitely worth it if your in the area. Hope that helps! Thank you for watching!
Are you going for the “green”? Maybe you should go for the amazing food. Or maybe the amazing vineyards. Or shoot the beach! If you don’t come it’s all good but you would be missing out I promise you that. Maybe baja is not the greenest place on earth but they are making a fabulous effort towards eco friendliness and it’s just amazing all around.
Do u plan on visiting Chihuahua state i hear the copper canyon is 3 times larger than the grand canyon ? And a train that takes a scenic route?with the Sierra made mountains in view?
That would be amazing! We’ve heard of this and it sounds like it’s right up out alley. There are so many awesome places to see in Mexico. Can’t wait! Thanks for watching our content. If you have more info on this, please let us know:).
Hi there! Thank you for watching our content:). We didn’t get to the cons, sorry about that. You are right, there are more positive things than there are cons for sure. One con though is the streets 😂. They can be a little rough. Other than that anytime that we are there we haven’t had anything but a good time. If you love Oysters omg this is the place. You are definitely making a great choice! Hope you have a blast. If you have any questions, feel free to ask anytime. Sending you good vibes, happy travels!
Hi there, thank you for checking out our content, we really appreciate it! Breweries in Mexico City...that sounds splended. We're going to have to really make an effort to check some of these places out:P. The toll road in Ensenada is considered a scenic route. La libre depending on where you go is also considered a scenic route. We do prefer to take tolls but once in a while we take la libre. Thank you again for taking the time to add a comment.
That’s awesome! Congrats! Let us know if you need any help with anything. We’re currently traveling but we could definitely give you some advice:)! Take care, happy travels🙌🏽.
I worry about my jeep being stolen in Mexico.. Is car theft a big problem... here in the US the jeep wrangler is one of the top 5 vehicles stolen... It's new and I am wondering if they target new vehicles like truck and jeeps... thanks
Just like in the U.S. Its all a matter of where you are. I don't know the statistics of car theft in Mexico but I can tell you that near border towns you see a lot of vehicles from the U.S. In Ensenada there are a lot of California folk. I personally am not worried about something like this happening but I would do my research on specific areas you plan to visit. There are a lot of potholes though. So be ready for that.
Hi! I’m looking into moving to Ensenada with my parents! I have a job in California but I’m looking for a change in my life, would you recommend moving and getting a job in Ensenada? 19 y/o btw
Hi there! Thank you for checking out our content:). So that’s awesome! Congrats on your decision to change things up. First and foremost I would recommend looking for a job online. Remember the dollar goes way farther than the peso. There are so many jobs online now a days that I’m pretty sure you’ll find something that will fit your needs. You can even buy things from the U.S. and sell them there. You’re going to be close to SD so you’ll have access to things from there. You can cross over no more than $500 worth of stuff every time you cross. I would look into more but coming into Mexico is easy and it’s rare that they’ll stop you. Get a VPN! If you plan to work online from Mexico you’re most likely going need it. You can also use it for Netflix and it’ll give you online security. I suggest Nord VPN. It works really well and they always have good deals. If you decide to work in Mexico, remember you have to be Mexican to work there. Get your birth certificate and INE from Mexico as fast as you can. If your parents are Mexican it should be fairly easy to get but it might take a while. If they aren’t, it’ll be somewhat difficult to get a job unless it’s under the table but I honestly wouldn’t suggest it because you have so many opportunities online that why bother. Plus it’ll set you up to live anywhere in the world in the future. It’s pretty darn cool to be able to do that, believe me. Ensenada is pretty cool! There is a pretty cool vibe there. I’m pretty sure you’ll make friends fast. But as always just take your normal precautions. Don’t get into anything that could get you in trouble. All in all, your going to have a good time. If you have any questions please feel free to ask, good luck.
What kind of jobs could I find in Ensenada? Are there jobs I could maybe do from home that you would recommend, I'm I'd like to give my life a change.and I love Ensenada.
Hi there! Your video is amazing. I consider a relocation from my employer to Ensenada, Mexico from Russia. I’m a single 38 yo man. Is it a right place for 12+ months live and visiting of my friends who live in Raleigh, NC? What do you think? I do appreciate your any feedback much. Thanks.
Hi there, thank you for watching our content:). I think you can pull it off. Visa wise I don’t know how that would look like for you. So I wouldn’t be helpful with that. Once your here if your working online you would be good. All depending on how much you make of course. To get to Raleigh, NC you would have to cross to the U.S. and that might be another challenge depending on your situation. From California you can easily fly to NC. You’ll have a good time in Mexico. A lot of nice people and the food is amazing. Good luck! Hopefully I helped.
@@daisygarcia6253 Hello if you’re asking me. I didn’t move to Mexico. I chose Croatia instead. However, I have very nice thoughts about Mexico and I visit it someday for sure. 👍🏽
Thank you:). I would suggest starting with an Airbnb for a month. That way you can scout out Ensenada and see what area you like the most. It also depends on things like internet etc. If you work remotely you’re definitely going to need that. Not every place has good internet unfortunately. Once you’re here you can connect with people here that can offer you better rates than AirBnB. If you want local prices you need to talk to the locals. People are very friendly here and there are a lot of places to stay. Facebook marketplace is a great place to look for property managers handling several properties or for short term rentals that are furnished. Of course there are also long term rentals. Always ask for Speedtest to ensure internet speed... people’s definition of strong or fast internet can be different from yours.
Hi there, thank you for commenting. It’s not restricted to come to Mexico. If you decide to fly, you will have to get a Visa and therefore have 6 months. If you fly internationally and come back to Mexico your Visa is reinstated. It all depends on what you plan to do in Mexico.
Awesome video, thanks for all the info. I'm been to Baja and love it. Considering moving there. How easy has it been to make friends - both with locals and expats?
Hey there, thanks for watching:P! We've come by Ensenada for quite a few years now and thankfully we've made friends with some really awesome helpful people. Now if you speak the language it definitely will be a lot easier to speak to the locals but even if you don't I don't think you'll have an issue. We've met some expats, but it hasn't been as frequent. We lived close to La Bufadora and that's where I've run into the most Expats. All in all I think you should give it a try. If you have 6 months to travel, get yourself a trailer and travel all the way down. I don't think you'll be dissapointed. Ensenada is a good place to start.
@@BraveFamilyTravel thank you so much for writing back. You are right, I just need to give it a shot and find out. I speak some spanish and I've travelled elsewhere in Mexico, so this should be great. Thanks for all the nice content on youtube!
Hi Violeta! Thank you for checking out our content:). It’s funny because Ensenada is known to be every climate (except for snow and extreme humidity). It can start off chilly with clouds, then get hot, then cloudy with some sprinkling, hot again and then usually chilly at night. People here wear sweaters even in the heat because it could change suddenly. It’s odd but it also depends on where you are. El Valle De Guadalupe is considered to have a Mediterranean style climate. I find downtown Ensenada and El Sauzal (also Ensenada) is very similar to San Diego. More on the temperate side of things. I personally think Sl Sauzal is a little cooler than downtown. Also depends on the time of the year of course. It’s mostly very pleasant and sunny with a light breeze. I hope that helps! Sorry so late on the reply. Thank you again!
Hi there, thanks for checking out our content and for the comments:)! So if you go in through the San Ysidro side you can skip TJ altogether. Just stay on the right hand side when you cross, you’ll see a bridge that turns going towards the “scenic way.” Take that freeway the 1D towards the cuota. If you have access to google maps just type in Ensenada and it’ll give you the way but once you’re actually on it. It’s weird that it takes you through TJ. That definitely is not my preferred way, Ive been on it many times 😂. I just go straight through the scenic way to Ensenada. Good luck:).
Hi there, I don’t think that I can say that all of Ensenadas water smells like sewage. It all depends on where you go. Ensenada does have a big water issue, so most of the water is desalinated. Some areas have their own water reserves like El Valle De Guadalupe. I don’t remember ever dealing with smelly sewage water. I hope this helps? That is again for watching.
@@BraveFamilyTravel Yeah it is reassuring, because clean water is mandatory, at least if you can't drink it it should be clean enough that you do not get dirty by rinsing in it... Thank you for your reply.
Hi there, thank you for checking out our content! Ok, so the road that goes straight to Ensenada is on the San Ysidro border entrance. Once you pass immigration stay on your right side. You will curve into the scenic route. That’s the best way to go in our opinion. Let me know if that helped. Take care and happy travels:).
@@FirstLast-xd3vz Hi there, thanks for checking out our content! Yes definitely take your passport. You will have to go through immigration in order to get to Ensenada. Your passport is probably the most important thing you can take. I hope I helped with that question:). Take care and safe travels!
Hi Gerardo, thank you for watching our content. With 5k you probably could rent a nice beach house with an infinity pool and much more. I say you can live in Ensenada comfortably with just 2500. Rent here for a nice place is $800-1500, with everything. Food is cheap and very affordable. You would have a good time here. As for jobs in Ensenada it all depends on what you do. Even most Mexicans in the area don't make that much. It all depends though. If you're from the U.S. no need to work in Ensenada. There are a lot of remote jobs you can get that would make Ensenada a very livable place to be in. Good luck, let me know if need any recommendations with anything.
Great video! Do you have a great accent! Kind of hard to understand the places in restaurant names. Maybe if you could write them on the bottom of the screen when you say them? I'm excited to watch your videos and have subscribed! We also are doing a channel called Dooglass and Esperanza's adventures. Good luck to you guys! Love Baja!
Hey! Thank you for watching our content and for subscribing! Sorry for any word pronunciation issues! We appreciate your feedback:). We’ll look you guys up! Thank you again! Do you have a link to your channel?
Baja is dry, Arizona dry but thankfully in Ensenada it has a (if you've ever been) San Diego flare being so close to the Ocean and all. Heading down a little more south you can run into San Felipe where it's bone dry. They have the Saguaro National Park there. It's pretty cool, definitely worth a visit. So to answer your question, yes, you definitely need AC.
I have Mexican friends in TJ and Ensenada but I'm an American with no way of knowing how to find employment in BCN/S prior to moving. My Spanish is intermediate, but how does one secure employment in order to make the move? I have a BA as well as a BS and both have skills with excellent transferability.
Hey Angela We do not work down here. Especially during these times I think it’s important to add to local economies, so we run our businesses online and that way we can live anywhere while also supporting the local community with jobs and our support as consumers. We are huge supporters and always recommend transitioning online, as this is a good way to guarantee you can live anywhere. Otherwise if you are in the tourism, hospitality, wine or beer worlds, there are lots of jobs related to that down here. Feel free to send us a dm on Instagram @bravefreetravel if you have additional questions. We’d love to help you any way we can. Happy new year!
...Hola/Greetings: First, all you need to learn Spanish, and always get peso’s before visiting Mexico. Before visiting Baja Mexico Norte know the directions, rules or places to visit in advance. Do not rely on Goggle Maps. The other thing is to read up on the U.S. government sites or bajabound.com before you consider moving as well. Learn what you can take and not take into Mexico or back to USA. Those seeking directions, quit asking, look it up its all online and on you tube use key words. Most important, if you do not like Mexican's or their culture, stop pretending you do. If you can't get along with them then do not move here. If your prejudice and want to boss them around, then turn around and leave. Respect the people…it’s not AMERICA, the next generation is educated and taking over and are doing a great job of improving city infrastructures and holding people accountable for their actions. They have a lively city council and progressive leadership who are working to improve things as I write this. Honor them, and stop putting down Mexicans. Stop being critical of their way life is here, it’s simple and the people living here like it just the way it is, not to fast of change is good. Important Side Notes: 1. Never tell anyone how much money you have to spend or use if considering buying a home or not. Read up on how to rent or buy a home or how to live there. Gringo gazette Norte; Stay in a hotel and drive around and meet others. Research first and do not be lazy. Internet is fast. Do your homework. Check the weather, etc. Baja is not for everyone! 2. Never EVER SHOW a police man or woman or anyone in Mexico how much money you’re carrying, they will take it from you, somehow. If you are pulled over for a traffic violation, never show the police cash; only carry about $50 bucks in your wallet, hide the rest. They will extort cash from you and give you false information and ask you to follow them to a police station where they will block you car, then go inside to see the station clerk to ask about how much the fine is; they know how much it is but play a game to seek a higher amount; the city does not post the fines so the police officer can make it up as much as they want to. You have a right to speak to a traffic judge there in the station, ask for him/her and pay the fine directly to them if you lose the case. Not to the cop. Charge it. Tell them you have no cash. If you have others with you, film/video record this traffic violation stop, and if you suspect a bribe or criminal activity dial 911 and report the officer on the spot. They will ask to speak to him, and get his badge number or card. Take a photo then post on you- tube. Do not buy drugs anywhere in Mexico, they may be undercover. Pot is still illegal till they publish the rules (2022-2023). Officers will make up a law on the spot to extort money from you. 3. Watch out for sales people gouging prices at La Bufadora and other tourists spots. 4. If considering moving to Enseñada, Go to restaurants where Americans eat; like La Marina, or Sharkey’s or Mama Bears or Gordo’s restaurants. Look them up and talk to people eating there, they will guide you on the best approach to learn about moving there. There are other communities in Enseñada besides the places towards the La Bufadora folks, this places does not have much more rentals at all. And not all American know where else to live, ask a Mexican. May the Great Spirit guide you all wisely as you consider relocation to this region. NOTE: The City council fails as does the mayor to stop abuse by police asking for bribes. Do the right thing City officials, Stop Corruption in the city of Enseñada.
Hello! I am happy to find your channel. I went to Merida, MX 3 months ago and was plannig to move there but having family in CA and Arizona makes me think...why not move closer? SO I am trying to find connections. I currently will be moving from Thailand ( last 5 years) and moving 6 suitcases and 3 dogs without going thru the USA. CDC ban. Anywho if you cn recommend good house rental sites and expat groups I would love to start making connections in preparation for a BIG move across the world in the next 3 months. Thank you !!!!
Hi there, thank you for checking out our channel:P. Congrats on the plan to move! Merida is pretty cool and very affordable and Ensenda can be as well. As for expat groups I don't know too many but ill do some reasearch and get back to you on that. At the moment we have more connections with the locals. Right now you can find some good deals on airbnb. We were checking a couple of days ago and we found some very affordable places in some great locations. I would maybe spend a month in an airbnb and then scope out the place. Find the area that you like the best and then decide to move. You can maybe even leave some stuff or sell some stuff before you change to your next place. We love Thailand, definitely would love to go right about now. Being close to family is always nice, so I think you're making a good choice. As for staying there a long period of time. I would check how long Mexico is letting people stay. I've been hearing some rumors about people only being able to stay 7 days. So definitely research how long you can be there. I'm assuming you're a US citizen so I think you'll be fine, so you'll get about 6 months but I'm pretty sure you can be there longer, but do your research. Let me know if you find a general place that you're looking at. We love being little away from the main part of the city and closer to the coast in the Sauzal area. I think you might like that area too. Good luck I'll keep you posted on that info. Take care and good luck.
I go to lipstick salon on Macroplaza. Her name is Mary Chuy and she is amazing’ but she is very busy so you need to make reservations. Hope that helps!
Im interested in buying a vacation home in Ensenada but don’t know what parts are to be avoided 😵💫 any help on that? I’ve seen a couple nice homes in “Las Lomitas” how is that area in your experience
Hi there, thank you for coming to our channel! So in our opinion there are way better places than Las Lomitas to buy a vacation home. It also depends on what you want? If you want to be closer to downtown and have a vacation home sure Las Lomitas is great. It’s right in the middle of all the hustle and bustle which is fun for some and it’s considered safe, although the roads are a little rough but honestly that’s all of Ensenada. So get yourself a 4x4, although you don’t have to I recommend it. We personally like El Sauzal. It’s away from downtown but not too far away. Depending on where in El Sauzal it’ll take you about 35 to 15 minutes to get to downtown. El Sauzal is very close to the beach but the beach isn’t as easily accessible. There are some very cool places to eat on this part of Ensenada and the weather is ideal. It’s what I call the San Diego of Mexico, but don’t quote me on that lol, just my opinion. It’s very temperate. One perk of living close to downtown is that the beach is right there and all the big shopping areas are there (Costco, Walmart, the black market etc). I don’t recommend it though because it’s polluted. If you want to be right next to the beach I would go towards La Bufadora. There are some home opportunities there that are popping up in one of the best beaches in Ensenada which is Baja Beach Cove. You can also get a vacation home in El Valle De Guadalupe. It’s beautiful there. Perfect place for a Mexican country home with vineyards and some of the best restaurants in all of Mexico. The vibe there is amazing and it’s world renowned because of its wine culture. It does get hot. Very similar to a desert climate. Ensenada is full of micro climates of all types, you just have to filter them out based on what you prefer. I hope this helps. Ensenada is home for us, we love it. Good luck on finding your dream home!
@@SuperBajafresh Hi there! Thank you for checking out our content. Ya, you’re right it’s been full but sometimes a rental pops up here and there. These homes as you know aren’t for sale so it wouldn’t hurt for people to check. There are plenty of other places around as well, like you said. We’re just trying to help out anyone that might be looking for a place. If it’s full, it’s full and Debbie or anyone working there will let them know. Thank you again for your update. Take care:)!
Hi Halcón! Thank you for checking out our content:). Ensenada has been our longest stay so far. We were there for about a year and a couple of months and plan to go back. We don’t keep on going south. We travel wherever we have an opportunity. We love Ensenada but there are so many beautiful places you can live for cheap out there. Ensenada, Mexico and California are completely different places. They just happen to be close. This makes it great for people that want to stay close to California but not stay in the U.S. If you ever have the time check it out. We definitely recommend it. Good luck, safe travels!
I live in California born there six decades binge it Enseñada many times. I’m building my house there. The reason to move to Mexico is much less about finances. It’s much more about culture the rapid change of culture in California. I don’t wanna be here anymore. Te quiero México
Hi there:). So you’d be surprised at how many people know English in Ensenada in particular. There is a lot of tourism happening here. So if you came here I’m pretty sure you can get a way with not speaking Spanish, it’ll be interesting but you would be fine. In my opinion and experience, learning a foreign language definitely gives you a better scope of what’s happening. I do recommend learning especially if you’re planning to stay long. As for the rest of Baja, Tijuana would be similar in that sense, La Paz and Cabo would be your best bets further below into Baja Sur.
@@SuperBajafresh We do here in US..just asking bro! We all need to stick together and fight Governments..not eachother. They will conquer and divide us.
Good for you guys.I live in Las Vegas and have driven to ensenada several times. It is beautiful down there. How does it work with owning a property down there? My buddy and I always joke about buying land around there and building a hut lol.
Hi there, thanks for checking out our content:P. To answer your question, you can buy property through a bank through a process called Fideicomiso or you can start a Mexican Corporation with your buddy. Both have their hurdles but starting a corporation seems to be the easiest and fastest process. You can probably do all of this within a month. With a Fideicomiso the bank owns the land but it holds no responsiblity for it. So you can basically do whatever you want with it and even pass it down in your will. There are pros and cons to both but you definitely can build that hut:P.
@@ysaacpicazo4152 Hey thanks for subscribing. So we've been traveling for a while now and seriously we've never encountered one issue in any place. As far as Ensenada, I feel safer here than in California. As long as you're not involved in anything weird, you and your family should be fine. Of course like In any place you need to take precautionary measures but as long as you do, you are good. This place needs tourism and as far I know, they welcome you with open arms. Do you have a motorhome/rv/camper? There are so many beautiful places to take your RV with your family. If not you can rent an AirBnb here like us. We've driven all the way down from Cali to Cabo crossed over in a ferry and kept on going down to Colima with a trailer. As an American citizen you can be here for 6 months. If you want to stay here forever well you would have to figure out how to can immigrate. If you are of Mexican descent then the process is easy to get your papers. Other than that honestly nobody is going to be looking at how long you've been in Mexico. But I always urge people to listen to their government laws etc.
@@BraveFamilyTravel my girl and I will be moving there next month. She is Mexican, so we bought ocean view property overlooking the city and looking to start building a few cabin style casas to place on airbnb. Maybe we'll see you there sometime:)
@@demetriusroy That would be awesome! It's such a great investment. You two definitely have the right idea and by the beach. That's going to be amazing. Let's definitely keep in contact. Thank you for checking out our content btw. We really appreciate it.
Hi there, thank you for watching our content. Is there anything I can answer for you? After living there on and off by now, I know we have a better scope on what it’s like. I believe an updated version of this would be helpful actually. We were living there during the pandemic, so things were a little different at that time. In this video we highlight what we personally liked about Ensenada and why it’s a pretty cool place to move too so an in-depth video highlighting details would require a way longer video, with way more input on specifics. During our time there we lived in Solana Residencial, and Casa Club De Puerta Del Mar (close to Costco). So we didn’t live in downtown but we definitely know it pretty well. Downtown is really touristy and I don’t really recommend it for families. Cost has changed as well. Things are rapidly becoming much more expensive. Especially housing. City life there is busy, it all depends on where you are. Ensenada is pretty darn big. We’ll try to get a more detailed version that will explain more in-depth details. Thanks again for watching!
We do have another video that is called Costs Of Living in Mexico. Here’s the link ua-cam.com/video/nfIQXNT-_L4/v-deo.html. Let me know if that helps a bit more. Thanks again!
Hi Michelle! It really depends on many things. Like whether you are renting on AirBnb or a long term rental and of course how much you consume. So far $800 is covering all our housing and bills.
Hey Doug, thanks for checking out our content:). So we have two pups Mojito and Shampoo and it’s been great having them in Ensenada. We spend about 750 pesos for their grooming every time we do it and it’s for both with at home pickup. That’s about $35 USD. Vets here are super affordable and there is a lot of medicine available for them as well. One of our pups, Shampoo being a Tibetan Las Apso is having an issue with this eyes and his medicine here is about 700 pesos (32.50 USD) for three bottles that help lubricate his eyes. This lasts him about 6 months. That same medicine I know for sure would cost way more in the states. The best thing though is the communication we have with the Vets. We just WhatsApp any information needed. Their vaccines are super affordable as well. So all in all it’s worth it and I would definitely recommend.
Hi there, thank you for viewing our content! So in our opinion we believe Puerto Vallarta might just be a little bit more expensive than Ensenada. Although it depends on what you're planning to do? Staying in the wine region (El Valle De Guadalupe) of Ensenada will cost you way more. It's a very popular area to visit these days. If you're trying to stay in Ensenada long term I believe you'll save more when it comes down to cost per average day. You can find some really cheap rent here. Food is available quite litterally everywhere, and its so good. Puerto Vallarta has more of a tourist vibe, which in our experience usually means more expensive. Staying there longer or shorter will cost more and I'm pretty sure you can find some amazing food for good prices but we believe it's still a little bit more than in Ensenada. Although you can't compete with Puerto Vallarta's beaches. Especially if your going for more of a carribean (warmer water) feel. The views in Ensenada are spectacular but I'm not a big fan of getting into the water here. It's just too cold and since its a port town it might not be the cleanest. Check out this link, it'll give you a better perspective into both places. www.budgetyourtrip.com/compare/puerto-vallarta-vs-ensenada-3991328-4006702
Hi there! Thank you for viewing our content:p. I’m going to take this as a compliment because 😂, Marae is fully Cuban, and I’m pocho which to a Mexican means American and Mexican (usually people that are pocho don’t speak Spanish too well). I’ve been working on my Mexican accent but I’m totally from East L.A. So thank you. If you know of any Cubans, omg they speak so fast that it’s actually very hard to understand them if you don’t know their accent. Believe me, it was so hard at first 😝. We’re actually in Greece right now learning the culture here. It’s amazing if you’ve never been. Check us out on Instagram @bravefamilytravel. We post daily there and usually post our larger longer form videos here. Thanks again for viewing! Take care:).
Hi there, so far so good for us. Alaska is in a different age range where she just stays home. So it’s hard to give you more info on specifics. We have friends here that have kids that are having some issues with school due to the closures. In my opinion Ensenada is really family friendly. Everywhere we go, there are big groups of friends and family. So I would definitely recommend. Weekends get busy. Things are usually closed Tuesday’s or Wednesday’s. Not everything of course, but some good spots are.
What educational level are you seeking for your children's future that pays good wages? They pay low wages in Mexico. Poverty is everywhere... look it up.
Hi Rachel, thank you for checking out our content:). So I’ve lived here as an expat and now just recently as a Mexican. My parents happen to be Mexican so this paved the way for me to get my citizenship. I have to say the pandemic and a recent election really delayed the process but its now finally done:)! As an American you can definitely live here. Technically you have 6 months, that is If you get a Mexican Visa. Usually if your flying out of say Tijuana you’ll be required to get a visa which currently cost 900 MXN pesos or 44 USD. I do recommend you get it but that’s up to you. We’re really loving it here. I’ve met some people from the US that come in their trailers and end up staying here the rest of their lives. You have to be here for 5 years as an expat before you begin to go through the process of permanent residency. After that you can apply for citizenship.
It all depends on the speeds. Currently for 100mb down I spend 620 pesos (cable). So about $30 bucks. It’s cheap compared to Cali. That’s the fastest from the company named IZZI. There is another from Infinitum (fiber) which cost roughly about the same but it’s not everywhere. You’ll spend about 820+ depending on the services but you’ll get 200mb down. It’s pretty fast.
Thaks guys for lieing Mexico is not dengerous and cheap well it might be cheap for you all cause you manege dollars thas why but not for those who work and live on pesos ! Thanks anyway!!
Hi there, thank you for watching our content. We really appreciate your feedback. Sergio, danger is relative. Even driving outside is one of the most dangerous things you can do, but we all do it. We love Mexico, and I think the people of Mexico are some of the best people in the world. So yes there are bad people out there but that doesn’t mean Mexico is not safe. We love Mexico for many reasons and one of the reasons we love it so much is because family is a big deal here. Honestly we feel safer here than in many places in the world. All we can do is hope that nothing will ever happen, but we can never be 100% sure. You can apply that in every corner of the planet and we’ve done it. Sure the dollar goes a long way here, but I know a lot of Mexican people that do well here despite not having dollars. They have land, homes, cars, you name it and they’ve never left Mexico. So that again is also relative to everyone. What we want is to help people get over the fear of travel. A lot of people don’t want to do it because they think it’s “dangerous.” I’ve been told all of my life not to go anywhere because it’s “dangerous.” We want to live our best lives, that’s the best we can do, and we want to pass that on to everyone we know.
Hi Lewis, thank you for watching. I’m sorry I don’t understand? One word mistake? If you can please elaborate? Maybe I can fix the issue? Thanks again:)!
Why we moved from America!! What kind of stupidity is this, isn't Mexico an American country, it's the continent that is America, the county is known as United States of America, please learn the difference and don't make lame mistakes and speeches, please
Came toEnsenada for three days 10 years ago !; Still here I live across the street from Playa Hermosa and I love it
That’s awesome!! Ya it’s a definitely a beautiful place. We love the vibe. We are planning to definitely make this home. It’s growing so fast too. Being there 10 years, what have been the biggest changes you’ve seen?
hey i’m planing on moving is there an airport from monterey to get over there? and is it dangerous?
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Good stuff nice to meet you
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Not dangerous. Check,Google maps for airport. Instead drive. Or bus.
@@studiodevelopers2467 Thank you! Great to me you too! I hope our info has helped in some way. Let us know if you need any recommendations for anything. We are always available to help!
Natives and people from california that come here often know whats up, if safety is your main concern, avoid Tijuana and the border. Expats houses are closer to Ensenada and Rosarito and for vacationing they go to La Paz in Baja California Sur and also El mar de cortez. Edit, yes Ive noticed there is a lot of recycling culture going on, this wasnt here a few years ago, Oxxos also not giving plastic bags anymore and instead offer eco friendly bags or selling reusable bags and reusing old materials for new things.
Yes! We really love that eco conscious vibe, mixed in with some artisan IPA's is a win win all over the place. What do you miss from Ensenada pre-pandemic?
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Definetly the live events, music and the going out at El malecon that used to be packed with locals and tourists every weekend. It just hasnt been the same since last year.
@@ericktellez7632 Ya definitely. Christmas seemed to be rough because of the event cancelations. What's weird is not seeing a crusie ship lol. Kinda of an eye sore and probabbly bad for the environment but good for business. Hopefully things shape up soon. We would definitely like to enjoy the town some more. We just haven't done enough around here because of this mess. Hey have you heard of any good beaches near La Bufadora? I keep on hearing there is a good beach around there?
@@BraveFamilyTravel where would you live in Baja if not Ensenada?
Avoid tijuana??
Whatchu talkin bout Erick
Thank you for sharing your story. Ensenada or Rosarito is where I want to live next year! I’m interested in renting a 2 bedroom apartment in a good neighborhood near a Mercado!
Great video, great tips and thanks for sharing. Cheers
Thank you! Take care:).
Great vídeo. I'm from mexico city looking forward to mover Ensenada. As you said si the Best of 2 worlds . But i don't see like u.s influence , i see like a synergy from all over California Always the Californias (US and Mexico) have been progressive in many ways and different, functioning as a catalyst of the 2 cultures . Definitely a great place to live
We love Mexico City! Glad you’re coming to Ensenada:). And yes I think you’re right. It’s more of a California/Mexico vibe. We are seeing Ensenada really grow into a progressive city. Have you been down to Baja Sur towards Mulege?
The one thing people never discuss about moving that moving is mostly psychological. Once one gets past the differences, or the newness of it, you'll find it pretty much the same anywhere you go. Beach sunsets there can't be beaten though, or the seafood. Everything else people think does not exist in mexico can be readily attained with money.
I'm reading the beaches are un-swimmable due to pollution? Is this your experience as well? thank you!
Hi Kale, Thank you for wathcing! Unfortunately that is the case. There's a big port and its a cruise ship stop. The good thing is that it’s only Ensenada beach close to the city that's the issue (their working on cleaning it up). The closest beach after that is close to the Macroplaza where the Walmart is located. Its called Pacifica beach. It’s actually a beautiful beach and we definitely recommend it. Close to the the toll booth entering Ensenada you will find Playa San Miguel. You can camp or stay there overnight for a small fee but it's clean. It's a little small and rocky so it's probably not the best place to dive in. Our favorite beach is Playa Peninsula heading towards La Bufadora. It's a ways down but its definitely worth it if your in the area. Hope that helps! Thank you for watching!
Going to live in work in Ensenada soon. Here's hoping for good luck
Hey good luck! You’re going to have a good time! Let us know if you need any recommendations?!
Seriously... Baja is "Green"? Wow. Glad I watched this. Saved me a trip.
Are you going for the “green”? Maybe you should go for the amazing food. Or maybe the amazing vineyards. Or shoot the beach! If you don’t come it’s all good but you would be missing out I promise you that. Maybe baja is not the greenest place on earth but they are making a fabulous effort towards eco friendliness and it’s just amazing all around.
Love your video!!🇲🇽❤️🇲🇽👊🏽✊🏾
Hey there, thank you for watching our content! 🇲🇽✊🏽
Do u plan on visiting Chihuahua state i hear the copper canyon is 3 times larger than the grand canyon ? And a train that takes a scenic route?with the Sierra made mountains in view?
That would be amazing! We’ve heard of this and it sounds like it’s right up out alley. There are so many awesome places to see in Mexico. Can’t wait! Thanks for watching our content. If you have more info on this, please let us know:).
I didnt hear any Cons! but thats not a bad thing, we are planning to stay in ensenada for a bit! looking forward to it!
Hi there! Thank you for watching our content:). We didn’t get to the cons, sorry about that. You are right, there are more positive things than there are cons for sure. One con though is the streets 😂. They can be a little rough. Other than that anytime that we are there we haven’t had anything but a good time. If you love Oysters omg this is the place. You are definitely making a great choice! Hope you have a blast. If you have any questions, feel free to ask anytime. Sending you good vibes, happy travels!
Border crossing returning to the US if you need to not a fun thing, it’s kind of minor, except when you’re doing it
first mico brewery i went to was in mexico city in 1998... and be careful the "scenic route" is different from pay toll road...
Hi there, thank you for checking out our content, we really appreciate it! Breweries in Mexico City...that sounds splended. We're going to have to really make an effort to check some of these places out:P. The toll road in Ensenada is considered a scenic route. La libre depending on where you go is also considered a scenic route. We do prefer to take tolls but once in a while we take la libre. Thank you again for taking the time to add a comment.
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My family and I are going to make the jump!
That’s awesome! Congrats! Let us know if you need any help with anything. We’re currently traveling but we could definitely give you some advice:)! Take care, happy travels🙌🏽.
I worry about my jeep being stolen in Mexico.. Is car theft a big problem... here in the US the jeep wrangler is one of the top 5 vehicles stolen... It's new and I am wondering if they target new vehicles like truck and jeeps... thanks
Just like in the U.S. Its all a matter of where you are. I don't know the statistics of car theft in Mexico but I can tell you that near border towns you see a lot of vehicles from the U.S. In Ensenada there are a lot of California folk. I personally am not worried about something like this happening but I would do my research on specific areas you plan to visit. There are a lot of potholes though. So be ready for that.
Hi! I’m looking into moving to Ensenada with my parents! I have a job in California but I’m looking for a change in my life, would you recommend moving and getting a job in Ensenada? 19 y/o btw
Hi there! Thank you for checking out our content:). So that’s awesome! Congrats on your decision to change things up. First and foremost I would recommend looking for a job online. Remember the dollar goes way farther than the peso. There are so many jobs online now a days that I’m pretty sure you’ll find something that will fit your needs. You can even buy things from the U.S. and sell them there. You’re going to be close to SD so you’ll have access to things from there. You can cross over no more than $500 worth of stuff every time you cross. I would look into more but coming into Mexico is easy and it’s rare that they’ll stop you. Get a VPN! If you plan to work online from Mexico you’re most likely going need it. You can also use it for Netflix and it’ll give you online security. I suggest Nord VPN. It works really well and they always have good deals. If you decide to work in Mexico, remember you have to be Mexican to work there. Get your birth certificate and INE from Mexico as fast as you can. If your parents are Mexican it should be fairly easy to get but it might take a while. If they aren’t, it’ll be somewhat difficult to get a job unless it’s under the table but I honestly wouldn’t suggest it because you have so many opportunities online that why bother. Plus it’ll set you up to live anywhere in the world in the future. It’s pretty darn cool to be able to do that, believe me. Ensenada is pretty cool! There is a pretty cool vibe there. I’m pretty sure you’ll make friends fast. But as always just take your normal precautions. Don’t get into anything that could get you in trouble. All in all, your going to have a good time. If you have any questions please feel free to ask, good luck.
What kind of jobs could I find in Ensenada? Are there jobs I could maybe do from home that you would recommend, I'm I'd like to give my life a change.and I love Ensenada.
Hi there! Your video is amazing. I consider a relocation from my employer to Ensenada, Mexico from Russia. I’m a single 38 yo man. Is it a right place for 12+ months live and visiting of my friends who live in Raleigh, NC? What do you think? I do appreciate your any feedback much. Thanks.
Hi there, thank you for watching our content:). I think you can pull it off. Visa wise I don’t know how that would look like for you. So I wouldn’t be helpful with that. Once your here if your working online you would be good. All depending on how much you make of course. To get to Raleigh, NC you would have to cross to the U.S. and that might be another challenge depending on your situation. From California you can easily fly to NC. You’ll have a good time in Mexico. A lot of nice people and the food is amazing. Good luck! Hopefully I helped.
@@BraveFamilyTravel thank you very much for your answer. Have a good day!
Did you end up moving? How are you liking it?
@@daisygarcia6253 Hello if you’re asking me. I didn’t move to Mexico. I chose Croatia instead. However, I have very nice thoughts about Mexico and I visit it someday for sure. 👍🏽
Amazing video, a lot of useful information, what website you would recommend to look for long term rentals or contact Airbnb owners ?
Thank you:). I would suggest starting with an Airbnb for a month. That way you can scout out Ensenada and see what area you like the most. It also depends on things like internet etc. If you work remotely you’re definitely going to need that. Not every place has good internet unfortunately. Once you’re here you can connect with people here that can offer you better rates than AirBnB. If you want local prices you need to talk to the locals. People are very friendly here and there are a lot of places to stay.
Facebook marketplace is a great place to look for property managers handling several properties or for short term rentals that are furnished. Of course there are also long term rentals.
Always ask for Speedtest to ensure internet speed... people’s definition of strong or fast internet can be different from yours.
How were you two able to cross the border into Mexico? Isn’t it restricted to essential travel only?
Hi there, thank you for commenting. It’s not restricted to come to Mexico. If you decide to fly, you will have to get a Visa and therefore have 6 months. If you fly internationally and come back to Mexico your Visa is reinstated. It all depends on what you plan to do in Mexico.
Awesome video, thanks for all the info. I'm been to Baja and love it. Considering moving there. How easy has it been to make friends - both with locals and expats?
Hey there, thanks for watching:P! We've come by Ensenada for quite a few years now and thankfully we've made friends with some really awesome helpful people. Now if you speak the language it definitely will be a lot easier to speak to the locals but even if you don't I don't think you'll have an issue. We've met some expats, but it hasn't been as frequent. We lived close to La Bufadora and that's where I've run into the most Expats. All in all I think you should give it a try. If you have 6 months to travel, get yourself a trailer and travel all the way down. I don't think you'll be dissapointed. Ensenada is a good place to start.
@@BraveFamilyTravel thank you so much for writing back. You are right, I just need to give it a shot and find out. I speak some spanish and I've travelled elsewhere in Mexico, so this should be great. Thanks for all the nice content on youtube!
Hello, glad to found your video. What is the weather like year round? Hot/humid/cold?
Hi Violeta! Thank you for checking out our content:). It’s funny because Ensenada is known to be every climate (except for snow and extreme humidity). It can start off chilly with clouds, then get hot, then cloudy with some sprinkling, hot again and then usually chilly at night. People here wear sweaters even in the heat because it could change suddenly. It’s odd but it also depends on where you are. El Valle De Guadalupe is considered to have a Mediterranean style climate. I find downtown Ensenada and El Sauzal (also Ensenada) is very similar to San Diego. More on the temperate side of things. I personally think Sl Sauzal is a little cooler than downtown. Also depends on the time of the year of course. It’s mostly very pleasant and sunny with a light breeze. I hope that helps! Sorry so late on the reply. Thank you again!
what freeway is that that i dont have to go through TJ? ... im in Escondido
thank you for the info!!!
Hi there, thanks for checking out our content and for the comments:)! So if you go in through the San Ysidro side you can skip TJ altogether. Just stay on the right hand side when you cross, you’ll see a bridge that turns going towards the “scenic way.” Take that freeway the 1D towards the cuota. If you have access to google maps just type in Ensenada and it’ll give you the way but once you’re actually on it. It’s weird that it takes you through TJ. That definitely is not my preferred way, Ive been on it many times 😂. I just go straight through the scenic way to Ensenada. Good luck:).
I red the tap water smells like sewage! Can you please tell us more about it.
Hi there, I don’t think that I can say that all of Ensenadas water smells like sewage. It all depends on where you go. Ensenada does have a big water issue, so most of the water is desalinated. Some areas have their own water reserves like El Valle De Guadalupe. I don’t remember ever dealing with smelly sewage water. I hope this helps? That is again for watching.
@@BraveFamilyTravel Yeah it is reassuring, because clean water is mandatory, at least if you can't drink it it should be clean enough that you do not get dirty by rinsing in it... Thank you for your reply.
How to I get directions from San Diego to there on that highway you didn't spell it or tell how to navigate.
Hi there, thank you for checking out our content! Ok, so the road that goes straight to Ensenada is on the San Ysidro border entrance. Once you pass immigration stay on your right side. You will curve into the scenic route. That’s the best way to go in our opinion. Let me know if that helped. Take care and happy travels:).
Do I have to have a passport? I'm American. Can I take this without going through ima.
@@FirstLast-xd3vz Hi there, thanks for checking out our content! Yes definitely take your passport. You will have to go through immigration in order to get to Ensenada. Your passport is probably the most important thing you can take. I hope I helped with that question:). Take care and safe travels!
What jobs can you find and not being on a budget how much money do you need 5,000 ?
Hi Gerardo, thank you for watching our content. With 5k you probably could rent a nice beach house with an infinity pool and much more. I say you can live in Ensenada comfortably with just 2500. Rent here for a nice place is $800-1500, with everything. Food is cheap and very affordable. You would have a good time here. As for jobs in Ensenada it all depends on what you do. Even most Mexicans in the area don't make that much. It all depends though. If you're from the U.S. no need to work in Ensenada. There are a lot of remote jobs you can get that would make Ensenada a very livable place to be in. Good luck, let me know if need any recommendations with anything.
Great video! Do you have a great accent! Kind of hard to understand the places in restaurant names. Maybe if you could write them on the bottom of the screen when you say them? I'm excited to watch your videos and have subscribed! We also are doing a channel called Dooglass and Esperanza's adventures. Good luck to you guys! Love Baja!
Hey! Thank you for watching our content and for subscribing! Sorry for any word pronunciation issues! We appreciate your feedback:). We’ll look you guys up! Thank you again! Do you have a link to your channel?
Also we have another channel you might be interested In. It’s called Travel Family Academy! Check us out:).
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I live in pheonix... how hot is it in the summer in Ensanada... do you need ac? thanks
Baja is dry, Arizona dry but thankfully in Ensenada it has a (if you've ever been) San Diego flare being so close to the Ocean and all. Heading down a little more south you can run into San Felipe where it's bone dry. They have the Saguaro National Park there. It's pretty cool, definitely worth a visit. So to answer your question, yes, you definitely need AC.
I have Mexican friends in TJ and Ensenada but I'm an American with no way of knowing how to find employment in BCN/S prior to moving. My Spanish is intermediate, but how does one secure employment in order to make the move? I have a BA as well as a BS and both have skills with excellent transferability.
Hey Angela
We do not work down here. Especially during these times I think it’s important to add to local economies, so we run our businesses online and that way we can live anywhere while also supporting the local community with jobs and our support as consumers.
We are huge supporters and always recommend transitioning online, as this is a good way to guarantee you can live anywhere. Otherwise if you are in the tourism, hospitality, wine or beer worlds, there are lots of jobs related to that down here.
Feel free to send us a dm on Instagram @bravefreetravel if you have additional questions. We’d love to help you any way we can.
Happy new year!
Minimum wage is about$1.50 an hour, sure come on down and get a job.
Lol
do u know anyplace to rent for 1 month
...Hola/Greetings: First, all you need to learn Spanish, and always get peso’s before visiting Mexico. Before visiting Baja Mexico Norte know the directions, rules or places to visit in advance. Do not rely on Goggle Maps. The other thing is to read up on the U.S. government sites or bajabound.com before you consider moving as well. Learn what you can take and not take into Mexico or back to USA. Those seeking directions, quit asking, look it up its all online and on you tube use key words.
Most important, if you do not like Mexican's or their culture, stop pretending you do. If you can't get along with them then do not move here. If your prejudice and want to boss them around, then turn around and leave. Respect the people…it’s not AMERICA, the next generation is educated and taking over and are doing a great job of improving city infrastructures and holding people accountable for their actions. They have a lively city council and progressive leadership who are working to improve things as I write this. Honor them, and stop putting down Mexicans. Stop being critical of their way life is here, it’s simple and the people living here like it just the way it is, not to fast of change is good.
Important Side Notes:
1. Never tell anyone how much money you have to spend or use if considering buying a home or not. Read up on how to rent or buy a home or how to live there. Gringo gazette Norte; Stay in a hotel and drive around and meet others. Research first and do not be lazy. Internet is fast. Do your homework. Check the weather, etc. Baja is not for everyone!
2. Never EVER SHOW a police man or woman or anyone in Mexico how much money you’re carrying, they will take it from you, somehow. If you are pulled over for a traffic violation, never show the police cash; only carry about $50 bucks in your wallet, hide the rest. They will extort cash from you and give you false information and ask you to follow them to a police station where they will block you car, then go inside to see the station clerk to ask about how much the fine is; they know how much it is but play a game to seek a higher amount; the city does not post the fines so the police officer can make it up as much as they want to. You have a right to speak to a traffic judge there in the station, ask for him/her and pay the fine directly to them if you lose the case. Not to the cop. Charge it. Tell them you have no cash.
If you have others with you, film/video record this traffic violation stop, and if you suspect a bribe or criminal activity dial 911 and report the officer on the spot. They will ask to speak to him, and get his badge number or card. Take a photo then post on you- tube. Do not buy drugs anywhere in Mexico, they may be undercover. Pot is still illegal till they publish the rules (2022-2023). Officers will make up a law on the spot to extort money from you.
3. Watch out for sales people gouging prices at La Bufadora and other tourists spots.
4. If considering moving to Enseñada, Go to restaurants where Americans eat; like La Marina, or Sharkey’s or Mama Bears or Gordo’s restaurants. Look them up and talk to people eating there, they will guide you on the best approach to learn about moving there. There are other communities in Enseñada besides the places towards the La Bufadora folks, this places does not have much more rentals at all. And not all American know where else to live, ask a Mexican. May the Great Spirit guide you all wisely as you consider relocation to this region.
NOTE: The City council fails as does the mayor to stop abuse by police asking for bribes. Do the right thing City officials, Stop Corruption in the city of Enseñada.
This is amazing info! Thank you for this.
Hello! I am happy to find your channel. I went to Merida, MX 3 months ago and was plannig to move there but having family in CA and Arizona makes me think...why not move closer? SO I am trying to find connections. I currently will be moving from Thailand ( last 5 years) and moving 6 suitcases and 3 dogs without going thru the USA. CDC ban. Anywho if you cn recommend good house rental sites and expat groups I would love to start making connections in preparation for a BIG move across the world in the next 3 months. Thank you !!!!
Hi there, thank you for checking out our channel:P. Congrats on the plan to move! Merida is pretty cool and very affordable and Ensenda can be as well. As for expat groups I don't know too many but ill do some reasearch and get back to you on that. At the moment we have more connections with the locals. Right now you can find some good deals on airbnb. We were checking a couple of days ago and we found some very affordable places in some great locations. I would maybe spend a month in an airbnb and then scope out the place. Find the area that you like the best and then decide to move. You can maybe even leave some stuff or sell some stuff before you change to your next place. We love Thailand, definitely would love to go right about now. Being close to family is always nice, so I think you're making a good choice. As for staying there a long period of time. I would check how long Mexico is letting people stay. I've been hearing some rumors about people only being able to stay 7 days. So definitely research how long you can be there. I'm assuming you're a US citizen so I think you'll be fine, so you'll get about 6 months but I'm pretty sure you can be there longer, but do your research. Let me know if you find a general place that you're looking at. We love being little away from the main part of the city and closer to the coast in the Sauzal area. I think you might like that area too. Good luck I'll keep you posted on that info. Take care and good luck.
Please tell me where you get your nails done in Ensenada! The place I went to wanted 35 USD for a pedi, I obviously walked out. Thanks!
I go to lipstick salon on Macroplaza. Her name is Mary Chuy and she is amazing’ but she is very busy so you need to make reservations. Hope that helps!
Im interested in buying a vacation home in Ensenada but don’t know what parts are to be avoided 😵💫 any help on that? I’ve seen a couple nice homes in “Las Lomitas” how is that area in your experience
Hi there, thank you for coming to our channel! So in our opinion there are way better places than Las Lomitas to buy a vacation home. It also depends on what you want? If you want to be closer to downtown and have a vacation home sure Las Lomitas is great. It’s right in the middle of all the hustle and bustle which is fun for some and it’s considered safe, although the roads are a little rough but honestly that’s all of Ensenada. So get yourself a 4x4, although you don’t have to I recommend it. We personally like El Sauzal. It’s away from downtown but not too far away. Depending on where in El Sauzal it’ll take you about 35 to 15 minutes to get to downtown. El Sauzal is very close to the beach but the beach isn’t as easily accessible. There are some very cool places to eat on this part of Ensenada and the weather is ideal. It’s what I call the San Diego of Mexico, but don’t quote me on that lol, just my opinion. It’s very temperate. One perk of living close to downtown is that the beach is right there and all the big shopping areas are there (Costco, Walmart, the black market etc). I don’t recommend it though because it’s polluted. If you want to be right next to the beach I would go towards La Bufadora. There are some home opportunities there that are popping up in one of the best beaches in Ensenada which is Baja Beach Cove. You can also get a vacation home in El Valle De Guadalupe. It’s beautiful there. Perfect place for a Mexican country home with vineyards and some of the best restaurants in all of Mexico. The vibe there is amazing and it’s world renowned because of its wine culture. It does get hot. Very similar to a desert climate. Ensenada is full of micro climates of all types, you just have to filter them out based on what you prefer. I hope this helps. Ensenada is home for us, we love it. Good luck on finding your dream home!
@@BraveFamilyTravel Baja beach cove is full, stop telling them this. There are other places, tell them. or you don't know.
@@SuperBajafresh Hi there! Thank you for checking out our content. Ya, you’re right it’s been full but sometimes a rental pops up here and there. These homes as you know aren’t for sale so it wouldn’t hurt for people to check. There are plenty of other places around as well, like you said. We’re just trying to help out anyone that might be looking for a place. If it’s full, it’s full and Debbie or anyone working there will let them know. Thank you again for your update. Take care:)!
So you all just keep moving south, huh? What was the point of taking California if it's pretty much the same?
Hi Halcón! Thank you for checking out our content:). Ensenada has been our longest stay so far. We were there for about a year and a couple of months and plan to go back. We don’t keep on going south. We travel wherever we have an opportunity. We love Ensenada but there are so many beautiful places you can live for cheap out there. Ensenada, Mexico and California are completely different places. They just happen to be close. This makes it great for people that want to stay close to California but not stay in the U.S. If you ever have the time check it out. We definitely recommend it. Good luck, safe travels!
I live in California born there six decades binge it Enseñada many times. I’m building my house there. The reason to move to Mexico is much less about finances. It’s much more about culture the rapid change of culture in California. I don’t wanna be here anymore. Te quiero México
@@rodneymacomber6337 You gringos are going to ruin the culture if you keep moving there.
Do you have to speak spanish? love Baja area.
Hi there:). So you’d be surprised at how many people know English in Ensenada in particular. There is a lot of tourism happening here. So if you came here I’m pretty sure you can get a way with not speaking Spanish, it’ll be interesting but you would be fine. In my opinion and experience, learning a foreign language definitely gives you a better scope of what’s happening. I do recommend learning especially if you’re planning to stay long. As for the rest of Baja, Tijuana would be similar in that sense, La Paz and Cabo would be your best bets further below into Baja Sur.
Do they have to speak English? 😆
@@SuperBajafresh We do here in US..just asking bro! We all need to stick together and fight Governments..not eachother. They will conquer and divide us.
Good for you guys.I live in Las Vegas and have driven to ensenada several times. It is beautiful down there. How does it work with owning a property down there? My buddy and I always joke about buying land around there and building a hut lol.
Hi there, thanks for checking out our content:P. To answer your question, you can buy property through a bank through a process called Fideicomiso or you can start a Mexican Corporation with your buddy. Both have their hurdles but starting a corporation seems to be the easiest and fastest process. You can probably do all of this within a month. With a Fideicomiso the bank owns the land but it holds no responsiblity for it. So you can basically do whatever you want with it and even pass it down in your will. There are pros and cons to both but you definitely can build that hut:P.
@@BraveFamilyTravel Thank You that is very helpful. Take care you two. 🙂👍🏼
Are you still there?
im from los angeles, thinking of moving to ensenada, have 3 kids and wife... any input friend?
Hey there, that sounds great. I think you would have an amazing time here. How long do you plan to stay?
@@BraveFamilyTravel a few months for now, see if it agrees with fam, but i will like to stay there f/e lol, is crime an issue my friend?
@@ysaacpicazo4152 Hey thanks for subscribing. So we've been traveling for a while now and seriously we've never encountered one issue in any place. As far as Ensenada, I feel safer here than in California. As long as you're not involved in anything weird, you and your family should be fine. Of course like In any place you need to take precautionary measures but as long as you do, you are good. This place needs tourism and as far I know, they welcome you with open arms. Do you have a motorhome/rv/camper? There are so many beautiful places to take your RV with your family. If not you can rent an AirBnb here like us. We've driven all the way down from Cali to Cabo crossed over in a ferry and kept on going down to Colima with a trailer. As an American citizen you can be here for 6 months. If you want to stay here forever well you would have to figure out how to can immigrate. If you are of Mexican descent then the process is easy to get your papers. Other than that honestly nobody is going to be looking at how long you've been in Mexico. But I always urge people to listen to their government laws etc.
@@BraveFamilyTravel my girl and I will be moving there next month. She is Mexican, so we bought ocean view property overlooking the city and looking to start building a few cabin style casas to place on airbnb. Maybe we'll see you there sometime:)
@@demetriusroy That would be awesome! It's such a great investment. You two definitely have the right idea and by the beach. That's going to be amazing. Let's definitely keep in contact. Thank you for checking out our content btw. We really appreciate it.
Why is it a struggle to find a decent video discussing ensanada city life and cost?
Hi there, thank you for watching our content. Is there anything I can answer for you? After living there on and off by now, I know we have a better scope on what it’s like. I believe an updated version of this would be helpful actually. We were living there during the pandemic, so things were a little different at that time. In this video we highlight what we personally liked about Ensenada and why it’s a pretty cool place to move too so an in-depth video highlighting details would require a way longer video, with way more input on specifics. During our time there we lived in Solana Residencial, and Casa Club De Puerta Del Mar (close to Costco). So we didn’t live in downtown but we definitely know it pretty well. Downtown is really touristy and I don’t really recommend it for families. Cost has changed as well. Things are rapidly becoming much more expensive. Especially housing. City life there is busy, it all depends on where you are. Ensenada is pretty darn big. We’ll try to get a more detailed version that will explain more in-depth details. Thanks again for watching!
We do have another video that is called Costs Of Living in Mexico. Here’s the link ua-cam.com/video/nfIQXNT-_L4/v-deo.html. Let me know if that helps a bit more. Thanks again!
How much is housing? Bills?
Hi Michelle! It really depends on many things. Like whether you are renting on AirBnb or a long term rental and of course how much you consume. So far $800 is covering all our housing and bills.
How much are you spening on dogs to make it a point of moving somewhere?
Hey Doug, thanks for checking out our content:). So we have two pups Mojito and Shampoo and it’s been great having them in Ensenada. We spend about 750 pesos for their grooming every time we do it and it’s for both with at home pickup. That’s about $35 USD. Vets here are super affordable and there is a lot of medicine available for them as well. One of our pups, Shampoo being a Tibetan Las Apso is having an issue with this eyes and his medicine here is about 700 pesos (32.50 USD) for three bottles that help lubricate his eyes. This lasts him about 6 months. That same medicine I know for sure would cost way more in the states. The best thing though is the communication we have with the Vets. We just WhatsApp any information needed. Their vaccines are super affordable as well. So all in all it’s worth it and I would definitely recommend.
How much is your monthly rent?
Is Puerto Vallarta cheaper to live than Baja California?
Hi there, thank you for viewing our content! So in our opinion we believe Puerto Vallarta might just be a little bit more expensive than Ensenada. Although it depends on what you're planning to do? Staying in the wine region (El Valle De Guadalupe) of Ensenada will cost you way more. It's a very popular area to visit these days. If you're trying to stay in Ensenada long term I believe you'll save more when it comes down to cost per average day. You can find some really cheap rent here. Food is available quite litterally everywhere, and its so good. Puerto Vallarta has more of a tourist vibe, which in our experience usually means more expensive. Staying there longer or shorter will cost more and I'm pretty sure you can find some amazing food for good prices but we believe it's still a little bit more than in Ensenada. Although you can't compete with Puerto Vallarta's beaches. Especially if your going for more of a carribean (warmer water) feel. The views in Ensenada are spectacular but I'm not a big fan of getting into the water here. It's just too cold and since its a port town it might not be the cleanest. Check out this link, it'll give you a better perspective into both places. www.budgetyourtrip.com/compare/puerto-vallarta-vs-ensenada-3991328-4006702
I'm confused you say you moved to Mexico because you want to learn new cultures but you I can tell by your accent that your both Mexican
Hi there! Thank you for viewing our content:p. I’m going to take this as a compliment because 😂, Marae is fully Cuban, and I’m pocho which to a Mexican means American and Mexican (usually people that are pocho don’t speak Spanish too well). I’ve been working on my Mexican accent but I’m totally from East L.A. So thank you. If you know of any Cubans, omg they speak so fast that it’s actually very hard to understand them if you don’t know their accent. Believe me, it was so hard at first 😝. We’re actually in Greece right now learning the culture here. It’s amazing if you’ve never been. Check us out on Instagram @bravefamilytravel. We post daily there and usually post our larger longer form videos here. Thanks again for viewing! Take care:).
How is it raising kids? Anyone know?
Hi there, so far so good for us. Alaska is in a different age range where she just stays home. So it’s hard to give you more info on specifics. We have friends here that have kids that are having some issues with school due to the closures. In my opinion Ensenada is really family friendly. Everywhere we go, there are big groups of friends and family. So I would definitely recommend. Weekends get busy. Things are usually closed Tuesday’s or Wednesday’s. Not everything of course, but some good spots are.
What educational level are you seeking for your children's future that pays good wages? They pay low wages in Mexico. Poverty is everywhere... look it up.
How do you get dual citizenship? Do we need dual citizenship to live in Mexico?
Hi Rachel, thank you for checking out our content:). So I’ve lived here as an expat and now just recently as a Mexican. My parents happen to be Mexican so this paved the way for me to get my citizenship. I have to say the pandemic and a recent election really delayed the process but its now finally done:)! As an American you can definitely live here. Technically you have 6 months, that is If you get a Mexican Visa. Usually if your flying out of say Tijuana you’ll be required to get a visa which currently cost 900 MXN pesos or 44 USD. I do recommend you get it but that’s up to you. We’re really loving it here. I’ve met some people from the US that come in their trailers and end up staying here the rest of their lives. You have to be here for 5 years as an expat before you begin to go through the process of permanent residency. After that you can apply for citizenship.
Go to your local Mexican consulate offices in the usa duh.
how much does the microfiber internet cost?
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It all depends on the speeds. Currently for 100mb down I spend 620 pesos (cable). So about $30 bucks. It’s cheap compared to Cali. That’s the fastest from the company named IZZI. There is another from Infinitum (fiber) which cost roughly about the same but it’s not everywhere. You’ll spend about 820+ depending on the services but you’ll get 200mb down. It’s pretty fast.
Thaks guys for lieing Mexico is not dengerous and cheap well it might be cheap for you all cause you manege dollars thas why but not for those who work and live on pesos ! Thanks anyway!!
Hi there, thank you for watching our content. We really appreciate your feedback. Sergio, danger is relative. Even driving outside is one of the most dangerous things you can do, but we all do it. We love Mexico, and I think the people of Mexico are some of the best people in the world. So yes there are bad people out there but that doesn’t mean Mexico is not safe. We love Mexico for many reasons and one of the reasons we love it so much is because family is a big deal here. Honestly we feel safer here than in many places in the world. All we can do is hope that nothing will ever happen, but we can never be 100% sure. You can apply that in every corner of the planet and we’ve done it. Sure the dollar goes a long way here, but I know a lot of Mexican people that do well here despite not having dollars. They have land, homes, cars, you name it and they’ve never left Mexico. So that again is also relative to everyone. What we want is to help people get over the fear of travel. A lot of people don’t want to do it because they think it’s “dangerous.” I’ve been told all of my life not to go anywhere because it’s “dangerous.” We want to live our best lives, that’s the best we can do, and we want to pass that on to everyone we know.
One word mistake
Hi Lewis, thank you for watching. I’m sorry I don’t understand? One word mistake? If you can please elaborate? Maybe I can fix the issue? Thanks again:)!
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Thank you for checking out our cotent:P.
Blah blah. Let’s make a video on our couch.
Why we moved from America!! What kind of stupidity is this, isn't Mexico an American country, it's the continent that is America, the county is known as United States of America, please learn the difference and don't make lame mistakes and speeches, please
Hi there, thank you for the geography lesson. We are fully aware of the issue. Thank you again for watching:P. Have a fantastic day:P.
Lol when did this whole central and South Americans getting butt hurt about Americans being called Americans begin?
@@thispersondoesntexist9183 dude you got at least a high school degree ?
@@ericnino6048 It is about respect.
It’s not “known” as the United States of America, that’s its name. It’s why we say American for short.