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25 Reasons why NOT move to MEXICO
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
- More Americans than ever before are moving or retiring to Mexico but these are some reasons why you might not want to move to Mexico.
I've been living in Mexico for about 5 years and I think it's going to be my forever home. With that said, there are many Americans and Canadians who move here thinking the same thing, but after spending 6 months or a couple of years here, they end up deciding that it's not right for them.
Many of the points mentioned in this video are why expats end up moving somewhere else or moving back to their home country.
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I'm Jordan, an American living in Mexico with my Husky, Laska. In January of 2018 I left the US to start traveling Mexico. Since then, I've been making travel videos about my life in Mexico, travel tips, Las Vegas tips videos, and advice for those considering moving abroad.
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Living anywhere Foreign, wherein a foreign language is spoken and everything is so different, is a very hard adjustment!
And, doesn't everyone hate where they live, besides also loving their home?
I commend you and Maddie for having learned to speak Spanish as well as you apparently have.
Spanish only has about 18 tenses, and some ones which are not even present in English which complicates the difficulty, of course, learning the language.
Mexico does not seem to be ADA-friendly, either.
Jordan, do you mind telling us what you had, food poisoning wise? There are many types of food poisoning.
I'm not sure what exactly it was but it was something infectious because the antibiotics helped me very quickly.
Thank you for your responsiveness to me!
Didn't your doctor tell you with what you were infected?
Didn't he (or she) give you a diagnosis?
Patients should always know what are their diagnoses.
That is crucial.
U suck ass
Things in Mexico have changed so much and you might be in denial if you think that crazy amounts of tourism isn’t part of the problem. I was just there last week and my family complains they have to go out of our Pueblo to buy household items due to tourism. Everything is turning into a tourist spot. Turning true gems to tourism hot spots😢. Mexico is beautiful but not for everyone and not cheap.
Cartels run the country, that is the issue 😂😂. They kill Mexicans all the time. Can we fix that? Tourism is the problem? 😂😂😂😂. You can’t be serious
I don't know which Area or which Pueblo you're speaking of but I noticed all kinds of Tourist related issues even in Mexico City when I was there recently. Certain parts didn't even feel like the City I knew and more like Sets for people to take selfies. Plus a lot of hotels and Airbnb's were occupied.
Because they have to make money off the tourist it can’t be cheap .it’s good for the country economy and the end of the day it’s good for them too
I have been living in México my entire life, 45 years, never got neither Denge nor Sika, Colera or Tifoidea, even in the Coastal Areas the incidence of those illness is rare.
I value your honesty. Most videos leave out the true realities on the ground
ha!ha!ha! loved this video....in recent years many foreigners have been moving to Mexico so....thank you for making this video.... I think this video may help reduce the amount of people who are seeking refuge in Mexico...not to be selfish or sound inhospitable but there is little work and a lot of people, and if many foreigners move to Mexico, this will make things hard for the average Mexican. However, should foreigners still want to move to Mexico after seeing this video, please come with an open heart and compassion towards the average Mexican worker, and please don't criticise as not only is a humble country but old as well. Share your knowledge! and be compassionate towards others. I've learned that travelling around the world, we are not much different -we are humans and must learn to love each other and help each other too. God Bless x
I’m 1/2 Peruvian and have spent time there. Peru has the same issues as Mexico but magnified. And I still love it. Latin American people are generally hardworking, warm and welcoming. My husband and I are years away from retirement but know we won’t be able to comfortably retire in the United States, and we really don’t want to stay in the United States after seeing how the elderly middle class struggles here. Plus, U.S. cities have become dangerous, so the safety we once felt here is going away. I’m used to walking around in dangerous areas of Lima and know what it’s like to be hyper vigilant of my environment. Recently, I feel like this in U.S. cities. Yes, things are still “safer” in the U.S. but I feel like things are rapidly declining. If we’re going to feel unsafe, I’d rather be in a more affordable country with warm, hardworking people.
So true
Peru has a LOT of CRIME. Lima always has since the "migraciones" in the late 60s.. but a LOT worse because of the Venezuelans. Ever heard of "Tren de Aragua?" They even have Colombian gangs now in Arequipa. My mom is from Callao. In Bellavista in the 70s and 80s I didn't feel afraid. Now, dont leave your house after 7-8pm! Unless you live in Miraflores, San Isidro, La Molina, La Punta, forget it. You have to live with "pitucos" or AYOR.
Mexico now has desperate ppl from all over Latin America. Now with the Cartels in Sinaloa, Tamaulipas, Sonora, Veracruz, Zacatecas, Michocan, Guerrero, things can be VERY dangerous, especially for gringos. You have to live like in Queretero, or Riviera Maya where things seem very safe as per these videos.
Even Merida and Campeche are now having crime problems bc of all of the foreigners who have moved there.
In Mexico, if you have money, live with the "fifis/fresas" or you're on your own. Mexicans in el DF are getting sick of all the bougie, gringo, digital nomads, pushing up the prices. Resentment has begun. Just like in Costa Rica.
US Blue State cities are getting VERY bad because of the DEMOCRATS. Ppl are leaving those places
There are small towns in many places in the South with that are affordable, even in Northern and Central Florida.
@@maryannwaters339 I moved to one of the small cities down in Texas from a blue state years ago. It was affordable, safe and just the best place I've ever lived in until about 5 years ago. Things have changed. Seems like everyone is now moving to Texas, and it's become expensive and crime has increased. So incredibly heartbreaking. Guess there's nowhere to go now.
I love Mexico ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I left nyc for mexico and have never felt safer. I agree with you id rather be in Mexico
That was very well done and full of information. Thank you.
Lleno de desinformación
And everything is true.
@@Janet_mx JAJA para nada! No seas mentirosa. TODO lo que dijo es la verdad. No te ofendas.
Great video. Thanks Jordan.
Thank you so much for all the tips. Very helpful
we had to move back to the usa, we did all the research and one thing didnt know was about the insurance not accepting pre existing, we so didnt want to chance a hospital stay that could break us, further down the line, we were there for 2 years and then covid hit and we moved back, we have since been back for a visit and i was shocked to see the increase in prices, we were living in puerto vallarta...everything was triple the price, so it was a good call, even though we qualified for perm resident at the age of 55, which totally showed we had enough money, dont think we would have lasted our entire old age with what we had for retirement after what covid did to the prices in mexico. we miss mexico and our life there, but needed to have the security of health insurance.
Thanks for your honesty on this matter.
Very informative!
so glad you are feeling better 💖💕
I agree with you, I always wonder why gringos want to move to Mexico or other countries. The United States is one of the countries everyone wants to live in. I met a gringo from Wisconsin and she lives in Puerto Vallarta and looks and feels so happy to live there. Maybe it's the climate that they love. I love my country, in Mexico I don't have to live on too much medication, I don't go shopping so often because we don't have good sales and it's a good reason not to fill your house with so many
stuff. I don't get bore because there is a pueblo mágico close to where I live.
I hardly hear about people commiting suicide and even though there are carters I haven't heard of shootings in schools or supermarkets. Our happiness depends on us.
This is why I want to move to Mexico
I am from Canada, a country that a lot of people want to live in and although it is a great country in terms of safety, ameneties, etc. the reality is that the cost of living is rising (My rent for a 1 bedroom, not even in a major city, is 1500$), climate (at least where I live) is making life more difficult and overall quality of life is degrading. That's why a lot of people are considering moving to Mexico in my opinion
You most be kidding me in every comparison the USA comes at worst that many countries. Heath care, no marenity leave paid, holidays not compulsory by the law, you can even all sall an ambulance and the horrendous debt from universities and that if your kids come back alive from school
ATTENTION!!! Where will you go when you die, Heaven or Hell? We can not hide our sins from God. Jesus Christ loves you and He died for our sins, three days later, He arose from the grave... Jesus Christ is alive and He is the only savior for the world!! Get your heart right with the Lord today, tomorrow is not guaranteed.
ACTS 2:38 “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit...
I mean sure. I haven’t heard of shootings in schools or supermarkets in Mexico either. But I’ve seen plenty of police corruption, chopped up bodies on the beach from people who ran into the cartels and crappy schools and infastructure in even the best cities down here. So pick your poison.
I also live in Mexico and love it.
Great vid, thanks
It is so funny to heard you talking about this thing but. That is part of life in Mexico. any way you love mexico
Helpful video for snowbirds who spent a week in a Mexican beach resort last winter and are besotted by the prospect of living in Mexico. The great majority of UA-cam videos paint a positive picture of life in Mexico, perhaps because most creators search out the good and rarely experience the bad. Non of the caveats mentioned by you are insurmountable, but it takes real effort to overcome some of them. Potential expats should make a few trial runs, staying in different places for a month or so and find out if they have half a chance of being happy in Mexico. Most US citizens are probably better off vacationing in Mexico rather than moving there.
I am from In India so these problems looks cute to me😂😂
You'd look cute to a lot of Mexicans, too.
Indian street shitter
@@ErnieKings27you can't tell you are literally not Indian
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Haha 😅
Well done video. It is very informative. We do need to see both sides of the coin to make a better judgment on our own.
My sister literally fell out of the bathroom in the hotel we were staying in. There was a one foot high step between the bathroom and the main living area. . Some bathroom floors are raised to accommodate the plumbing, but it’s easy to forget it’s there.
I really, really hate it when they have steps or different levels inside an apartment.
La estupidez de tu hermana no tiene que ver con algo malo que tenga México
ATTENTION!!! Where will you go when you die, Heaven or Hell? We can not hide our sins from God. Jesus Christ loves you and He died for our sins, three days later, He arose from the grave... Jesus Christ is alive and He is the only savior for the world!! Get your heart right with the Lord today, tomorrow is not guaranteed.
ACTS 2:38 “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit...
Funny, our stairs have no railing either! You just gave me the idea to point that out in my living in Mexico FB videos I do for my friends 😊
1:37 When I lived closer to mexico I loved bohemia but I was in milwaukee last week and a bar didn't have bohemia but they did have victoria which was outstanding and might be my new favorite mexican beer.
All the public restrooms I’ve been to that I had to pay for had maintenance cleaning at all times
Yeah,just another thinking that they are the best and deserve the whole world for them to own, gringo ass😂😢hole
I have been to Mexico a lot. And the private pay restrooms are always clean. Sometimes old but since they are pay for play they are always kept clean. And there are plenty of them everywhere. And they are cheap. like 5 pesos. You always see a lady cleaning and maintaining them. The ones in the USA are sometimes far dirtier. Have you traveled in the US and been to gas stations or rest stop restrooms?
If you have your order number for Telmex here in Cabo you can just wave a car down when you see them on your street - it's probably the same there. As long as they have the billing number they'll usually squeeze you in
As someone from México I’d say most of your problems would be solved by not living in the center of the cities. They are usually the most insecure and older (less developed) areas. This applies to every single place in Mexico. If you live in Querétaro I’d suggest you move Jurica or Juriquilla where conditions are better. In general, most cities in Mexico are better and nicer the father you go from the center.
True to the point!👍
I was disabled for a couple of years because I was waiting for a surgery that was unaffordable at a private hospital. I got to experience first hand how much Mexico is not made for disabled people. There are not enough ramps or facilities for people with a disability, even in nice places like malls or office buildings. I was kicked out of the lobby at my previous job because there weren’t any chairs and I sat on the planter. I was waiting for a friend who offered to give me a ride home and it was painful to stand with the crutches for 40 minutes. I had to take a cab home instead.
Public transportation is just impossible to use if you are in crutches or a wheelchair. Authorities just don’t care and they don’t do anything about it.
One good thing is I got a very expensive orthopedic surgery completely for free with the best doctors and the best equipment. I had to wait for two years, though.
That's right, politicians have stolen as much as they use. taxes for yachts and and mansions and do not use the money to improve the conditions of the communities.
Wow, that’s just awful! How do disabled or injured people get around then? 😢
People are naive, they think things like the ADA travel....
@@Aimesco They have to take taxis or get rides from family members.
@@Aimescodon't believe everything people said...
REALLY GOOD VIDEO. 👍♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Finally, very nice honest video!!!
WOW. The best and concentrated treatment of this subject! I’m interested in a smallish town that’s easy to navigate. I get overwhelmed with massive car traffic, fumes, and getting lost.
Because most of the businesses are family owned, every street looks completely different than in the US. (Turn right just past the mall go about a half mile and make a left at the Walmart go another half mile and make a right at the Pizza Hut... .You get the drift) You may get lost here and there because of this but that's a good thing.
After two years in Morelia, Michoacan-
The noise isn't that bad. Sometimes, the Mariachis.
Don't see many mosquitoes in Morelia.
Electronics ARE more expensive, but also include sales tax in price.
Public bathrooms cost 5 pesos.
Only had Montezuma's Revenge once, in Mexico City.
Trash IS placed outside, but always bagged.
The wiring situation is bizarre.
The streets and sidewalks ARE treacherous/dangerous.
Haven't had any problems with finding foods.
Haven't seen a hurricane yet, but one big earthquake out of the west coast.
My wife is Mexican, so it makes learning Spanish easier.
I haven't been blamed for any price raises yet, but we don't live in an expat area.
I found medical care cheaper than insurance premiums, paying out of pocket. I've had surgery for an aneurysm.
The street dog situation is true, but I've never seen a cat. Weird...
Haven't had any internet or cable issues. Maybe we've just been lucky? (Tel-mex stinks)
I've never been the victim of any crime, or police corruption. I know it happens, but I haven't seen any. We do live in a nice area.
My wife is a Mexican citizen, so citizenship is being fast tracked.
I've never been made to feel unwelcome in Mexico.
All in all, it's been a wonderful experience in Mexico 🇲🇽
Welcome to our country!! I’m happy you’re enjoying your stay here.
You dont see cats, because they get poisoned and killed in horrible ways, dogs too and there is A LOT of cats
Hey Russ!
I think you’ve convinced me not to move after all.
good stay in your country
You convinced me, i'll stay here in Tucson where i have the best of two countrys !,,, Cancun used to be nice to visit 20 years ago but has become a giant expensive tourist trap !
My Sister and her Husband just visited Cancuun and they loved their trip. It is very touristy. But it is still cheaper that traveling to Florida or Hawaii... Places like that in the Southern states. 👍
Yeah stay in the USA is better and safer for you just don't go out to the mall or anywhere just in case you get shot. You silky sausage.
I’m leaving Mexico because the crime and prices have increased. I occasionally hear others blaming me for why prices are going up. Not the same place ten years ago.
@@alessio272 if you're not an economic expert you're going to have a lot of trouble explaining why American tourists and expatriates are not driving the prices up in Mexico indeed we have been looking for over 10 years and that's all we have seen running farther and farther away from us and it's because we are literally exporting capital
So why don't people go to Nicaragua El Salvador?
Excellent info about healthcare. And being hospitalized. Very important. Having a nest egg is important. “ Money for a rainy day “. Great video.
So do you actually think when a single person needs healthcare and has to pay 600 and 700 USD per month all your numbers just don’t add up he mentioned somebody had to pay $5000 for heart surgery that’s absolutely nothing compared to the US my ex-wife had to have cancer surgery it cost us $50,000 out of our pocket with insurance
All good points, like the haircut!
Well done !!
No
Been to Playa Del Carmen many times and wondered why all the garbage cans are chained to utility poles. I even saw several taxi cabs with zip-ties on hub caps. I guess if its not nailed down...
Para que los extranjeros no lo roben jaja el 80% en ese lugar son extranjeros
If you want a safe place where you can walk around at any time of
the day or night, you want to stay clear of St. Louis, Baltimore,
Detroit, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Kansas City, Cleveland,
Memphis, Chicago, ... you get the idea.
Great reslistic video th am
I love Queretaro and come to Queretaro and Mexico in general often. Maybe we can meet up in my next trip to Queretaro. I like your channel.
Absolutely 💯 you're right.
No
Basically, for anyone who has traveled to other less developed areas of the world, Mexico's a horror show! The noise is just beyond belief, and probably the number one major demons of Mexico. Yes, indeed, Mexico prices - always on the rise, makes it not a worthwhile destination in my humble opinion. I'm currently in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and literally everything is about half the cost of anything in Mexico.
I was in Yogyakarta with the military for earthquake relief mission back in 2010. What a beautiful place, nice people. We could see lava flows at night from nearby volcano. Great experience.
@@aladams8489 Wow. And believe it or not, mi amigo, the volcano started erupting again on Saturday. Yes, the people of Indonesia are probably the nicest on this planet...and possibly the next 5 closest planets! I spend a lot of time in S.E. Asia, and Indonesians are right up there with Malaysians and Cambodians, as salt of the earth, gracious, kind, loving humans. Have an awesome day!
@@rjeckardt8863it’s not a horror show, it’s actually beautiful. Asia is literally a horror show. Sex trafficking, suicide, killings, kidnapping, etc.
You're an uninformed ignorant, not Jolly humanoid. @@jollyjollyjamjam
Wow, that was a lot to digest. Although I think what you mentioned could be said for every country in Latin America, with the possible exceptions of Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay, I really enjoyed it.
You must not know nothing about Argentina. Lately people have been eating from trash cans and dump sites in that country do to the terrible economic crisis they are in. Many towns in Argentina don't even have sewer lines. I would dare say that overall Argentina's infrastructure is worst than Mexico.
@@yootoobercritikk1555 I am not an expert on Argentina although I try to keep up with the news coming out of Latin America. I am aware that the country is once again going through an economic crisis with high inflation. I do know that on the HDI Argentina is ranked 0.842 while Mexico is ranked 0.758.
Unfortunately that is not entirely true. Argentina is going through a tough stage lately, and for countries like Uruguay and Chile, they are still in the same situation as every Latin American country. Maybe to a lower degree, but it is still very present. Latin America has its spectrum but still has the same problems. At least we’re very far away now from being like African nations (no disrespect to their beautiful countries) but we still have some way to go.
been all over central Mexico many many times and NEVER got a mosquito bite
Consider yourself lucky. I've had dozens in a single evening
Were you wearing Deet bug spray? Is it necessary to wear it? thanks
Isla holbok is sooo bad with bugs
@@D33Lux nope
It’s because mosquito is very selective with the blood. I used to get bitten a lot. But after I took anti biotic several times due to illness, mosquitoes don’t like it as much.
This article sure paves a hard road for other Americans who might just love everything about mx. I arrived in MX in 2006 when the rate of exchange was roughly 10 pesos to 1 USD. I have never lost track of the fact that when I am in another country I am GUEST and the local peoples are HOST! The very last thing I will do is try and rearrange their customs, culture, safety standards, noise, or the price or the quality of goods purchased. When I crossed the Border I left all my constitutional rights behind me! If anyone is contemplating a move to another country, might I suggest picking up a copy of the book, "The Ugly American" by William Lederer and Eugene Burdick.
These days I find that the thoughts of this 90 year-old are mostly in Spanish. But the thing I take most seriously is that,
"Yo soy un puro Mexicano y un Embajaor de los Estados Unidos Americanos". " Viva Mexico y sus Gentes que me tratan tan super amable!!" And, my safety is always in the hands of the Lord our Savior. and my health is my responsibility to maintain a healthy body!
YOU'RE CLEAN CUT NOW and so much better looking! Good!
Craft beer. Ooof. A few new breweries here in the Yucatan but still not the same.
I got Dengue on the Big Island, and Papaya leaves in a smoothie worked for me, as recommended by a local there..
I am glad you notice and mention these things, I have noticed them also. Besides a lack of sales on items and specifically clothing... Mexico is tough on anyone who enjoys consuming generally. Interest rates on credit cards are crazy... stores often have poorly marked goods, poor displays, and come from a tradition of cranky return policies. Many daily services, cable water, phone, etc... often have employees who have less than optimal customer service skills... to say the least, haha.
I worked and earned a good deal of money in the US, but was always in debt up to my ears and maxed out credit cards. Mexico has afforded me the ability and opportunity to live debt-free and do with a lot less belongings' and manage to bank some of my modest retirement$ And the bonus, great sleep and sore face from so many smiles.
After a torrential downpour, instead of cursing all the mud on the ground, check out that beautiful rainbow, smell the clean air, the blue of the sky and the sheer beauty of the brilliance of the constellations that are yours!
Jajaujajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajaj
I admit I love craft beer, and the lack of it in Mexico does make me question whether I want to retire there or not. Tucson is my retirement choice in the US, and it has a vibrant beer scene, but the cost of living is also higher.
This is theeee Best video on utube!!!
Speaking of webs of wires have you ever traveled to Asia ? I always wonder how well you would adjust to places like Thailand and The Philippines etc
Thailand or Bali is priceless.
They speak English in the Philippines. Something to consider.
@@williamklein6749 Yes the fact that most of the Philippines population does speak great English is one of the main reasons ex pats choose to reside there
ATTENTION!!! Where will you go when you die, Heaven or Hell? We can not hide our sins from God. Jesus Christ loves you and He died for our sins, three days later, He arose from the grave... Jesus Christ is alive and He is the only savior for the world!! Get your heart right with the Lord today, tomorrow is not guaranteed.
ACTS 2:38 “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit...
I remember when Home Depot and Walmart started constructing their buildings in mexico in the 90s. It's good, but what's not so good is that they sell products even more expensive than in the U.S. How is it possible when people don't make enough to afford anything? I know cost of living is cheaper like rents, insurance, etc so it leaves more room to spend more in other areas, but still it's even more expensive than the mom and pop stores, that's why many try to avoid those big box stores and fast food chains.
Actually, the rents here are going up dramatically!
I am a big fan of small towns , but Mexico has many smaller towns that have taken by gangs . I’ve been hit hard by the exchange rate and bank fees this week. I had to pay 650 pesos in fees to withdraw 7000. Last year I paid 29 pesos for 7000
29 pesos te harán pobre!
@@Janet_mx Bancoppel charged 29 . Now my card doesn’t work with them. Bancomer charges almost 10% and today banamex charged me 8%. We need to open a bank in Mexico
@@jaimeavakarianvillamonte744 You need to go watch "JC Travels" videos. You decline the conversion rate the bank offers you. Then you don't pay all those fees. No seas pend-jo... jeje.... (well tonto would be a better word to use but .. we're in Mexico cabrones!)
ATTENTION!!! Where will you go when you die, Heaven or Hell? We can not hide our sins from God. Jesus Christ loves you and He died for our sins, three days later, He arose from the grave... Jesus Christ is alive and He is the only savior for the world!! Get your heart right with the Lord today, tomorrow is not guaranteed.
ACTS 2:38 “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit...
@jaimevakarianvillamonte744 Let me guess...HSCB? (The "Do not accept" button is hidden in the lower left corner at HSCB) You need a card like a Schwab debit card that doesn't charge ATM, bank transfers or exchange rate fees. Here is a big tip for you and others! When the ATM asks if you accept their bank rate DON'T ACCEPT IT! You will still get your money!! It's a trick question for people like you to give you a lower exchange rate! I just saved you a ton of money! You should always get close to an up to date exchange rate at ATM's. BTW- Another heads up. The BBVA where I live doesn't give you this option. They give you an absurdly low exchange rate and their ATM fees are around $9.00us. You probably got that 29 peso fee at a Citibanamex ATM. They don't play that option and they just give you a good exchange rate You owe me a taco or two or three.....
Modelo Negra, my favourite beer and i'm an old guy.
Mine too 🍺
solid video... what you mention about foreigner gentrification is interesting...
In my neighbor I have been feeding the dogs that comes around, but when I'm not in Mexico 🇲🇽 I feel really bad because no one will feed them, it's sad 😔
JAJAJAJAJA Eres la única persona que le da a los perros en todo México? Jajaja estupidez
@@Janet_mx no no soy la unica, gracias a Dios, pero desgraciadamente en mi besindario estaban bien flacos los perritos que les doy de comer, disculpeme no es mi intencion ofender a nadie.
@@armindagracia5857 no le hagas caso a Jan... ella es amiga de maddie y solo quiere hacerle danos al canal y la gente que vienen a ver los videos de Jordan y Maya.
ATTENTION!!! Where will you go when you die, Heaven or Hell? We can not hide our sins from God. Jesus Christ loves you and He died for our sins, three days later, He arose from the grave... Jesus Christ is alive and He is the only savior for the world!! Get your heart right with the Lord today, tomorrow is not guaranteed.
ACTS 2:38 “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit...
Gracias from Texas 👍
Great video to know more about Mexico. I can handle that. Thanks J.
Thank you Jordan. 99% of Vloggers sugar-coat Mexico and leave out the realities that you list. My hubby & I love visiting Mexico but for many reasons some you have listed we would never relocate there. Many thanks!
Perfecto no queremos extranjeros
Yes thank god we dont you here. Yayy.🔥
Bridget Bonner. yeah, fentanil epidemic, homeless, violence & crime, jobless, inflation, border crises, etc, etc, is better for you guys.
@@alramirez5969 yes I agree with you. USA is going in the wrong direction. We actually feel safer in Mexico than in many cities in the U.S. although the U.S. govt & news here constantly work to discourage Americans from going to Mexico. We love Mexico and the friendly folks that live there and the food....yum!
ATTENTION!!! Where will you go when you die, Heaven or Hell? We can not hide our sins from God. Jesus Christ loves you and He died for our sins, three days later, He arose from the grave... Jesus Christ is alive and He is the only savior for the world!! Get your heart right with the Lord today, tomorrow is not guaranteed.
ACTS 2:38 “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit...
It's all in what we make it. My first time in my current city was in 1989. I moved here permanently, just up the road from you, in 2009.
Things get rougher as you go. The peso got stronger overnight, going from $17.95/$1 on Sunday night to $17.54/$1 by Monday morning. Actually, it's the dollar that is crashing, since January 2021. The peso is also not gaining. It's just that the dollar is crashing faster.
For people on Social Security, countries you can live in and still receive Social Security retirement are limited. I served a short stint in China, and there were absolutely zero US expats legally living in China on US Social Security. It's illegal to receive Social Security and live in China. (I know I'm going to get a lot of internet know-it-all replies to that who say they have parents or uncles who live in China on US Social Security. Well... nicely done. You've just alerted the US intelligence community who will investigate, and your family member will lose their Social Security.)
I can't stand putting toilet paper in the waste can, and I can't breathe at all if I enter a bathroom where people do that. It's ridiculous. I get literally, physically sick from it for a week at a time, and I've lived in Mexico off and on for 34 years.
The USA has its problems like super corrupt police and a divided government, divided into two parties of corruption, collusion, and oppression, but Mexico? The word corruption covers every aspect of every level of government, police and business.
We are not leaving Mexico. You just have to be careful where you go, what you do, what you *say,* who you affiliate with (including expats. You dont really know anyone here. It's all a facade.)
You can make it here, but you must be prepared to deal with the things that Jordan detailed here in this video on a perpetual basis.
Been living , had different companies and now we just vacation here in PV for almost 45 years. I arrived in 1975 when I was just turning 18. I am now 66. So taking everything into consideration,. Would I move down permanently now?. No. First off when you're young you don't think about getting sick or seriously I'll. But as you get older you start to think differently.. We have some of the best hospitals in Mexico here in Puerto Vallarta.
Saying that , good Lord I sure would not want to go to one for anything serious, heart, kidney, lung, cancer.. no way.
You don't see kings and queens sending their loved ones to a Mexican hospital..They send them to Yale New Haven , Beth Israel, Sloan Kettering, etc.. no need to say more . .also your medicare insurance doesn't work down here. The only other big deterant is the whole Cartel issue. The Mexican government And the cartels work hand in hand. .There are no checks and balances.
Here in Mexico there is absolutely zero justice. I mean I know the court system in the USA is a mess, but in all seriousness, in Mexico the homicide rate of being solved is under 9 percent. So if you want to live in a country where you have very little rights, Drug cartels rule, and sub par medical care then live in Mexico.. now the other hand, why do I stay 4 months out of the year?. Simple ! The Mexican people are very good, hard working , generous people. . The weather is amazing, for winter months none better. We now have a great selection of foods from all over the world. If you want to live simple in a Mexican neighborhood, you can on the cheap. Very cheap...and the neighborhood will embrace you.. learn the language, you don't have to speak perfect, ...they just love when you at least try, they will never ridicule you on your Spanish. Like Jorden said, noise is a big issue, especially as you get older and have a tough time sleeping. Between the music, party's, barking dogs all night etc. It's not easy..
So in closing and my advice to my young American adventurer (Jorden).
Very simply, living in Mexico is a love / hate relationship.. when it's more hate than love. Pack your bags.
We live in Puerto Vallarta 6 months a year, but would not want to live there in the summer months. We schedule all our medical appointments for when we are back in Canada, so the visitors visa works well for us
I can get use to the noise. When I moved down to San Diego to start my college years. I lived in an apartment that was maybe 50 yards away from the highway. It took me a about a week to get use to the traffic noise coming from the highway. Maybe a truck with an empty and bouncing flatbed trailer might wake me up. I had a friend who bought a house that was located close to the railroad tracks. He said it took him and his wife a couple of weeks to get use to the trains rolling through. I can't even imagine doing that but apparently it's possible. He stayed at that house a few years and sold it for a huge profit and then he moved back to his hometown which was only 35 minutes away. I'm 68 right now and I fall asleep quite easily at night. But I do two walks during a day and I work out three times a week.
I lived in Panama for two yrs and I agree ,dogs are so neglected there. Thats life there I guess.
Thank you for such an interesting video. People watch your videos and think who I wanna go live down there without really considering everything
El video es 80% Erróneo, y está mal que promueva la gentrificación
The possibility of getting horrible food poisoning alone is enough for me not to want to go to Mexico. You don't know if the food is able to poison you, so it's best to avoid the food in Mexico like the plague if you don't want to be sick for weeks, let alone months.
In regards to safety, you should not drive into Mexico or anywhere within Mexico, because chances are, something terrible is almost guaranteed to happen. This is why I wouldn't even bother trying to go to places like Ciudad Juarez, Torreon, Culiacan, Nogales, Tijuana, Reynosa, Zamora, Uruapan, Acapulco, Ciudad Obregon, Zacatecas, Rosarito, Durango, Chihuahua, the list goes on.
Mexican here and living in CDMX: looking forward to retirement and moving away from the city, but Queretaro is one of the (if not the) last city that I would like to move.
@Martin. Can you expand on your reasoning? The city looks agreeable from UA-cam videos, but obviously you have superior information. Thank you in advance
@Alejandro Guerra It’s getting too big and too crowded; not an ideal destination for someone who wants to enjoy a peaceful retirement.
@@63saruman jaja si no te gusta Querétaro no te va a gustar nada, todavía que vas a vivir de una pensión pagada por nosotros te quejas... dices que se está poniendo más grande y si, todo por culpa de gente de otros estados que de mudan aquí y de extrajeros como tú, no critiques lo que tú estás haciendo
Queretaro definitely looks like it has some ugly urban sprawl happening outside of the city centre. I would hope they are planning on a subway system.
@@froggerc625 es tu punto de vista, el de la mayoría es que está hermoso
I live in San Antonio ,Texas.WE HAVE NOISE TOO
Jordan, you are the best! Well focused on your presentation!! All the best reasons to live in Guadalajara! How can all those American companies succeed in Mexico I'd incomes are so low??
You had to pay a dime in the 70's for many public bathrooms. Where one learned the poetry of the bathroom stall - Here I sit broken hearted, paid a dime and only farted! Haha!
lol 😂
Gentrification is real in some places in Mexico 🇲🇽 San Miguel de Allende, Cancun, Mexico City, some spots in Baja Cal
In some towns everything closes by 4pm.
yup and in some areas you can't buy alcohol after certain hours... well... just buy earlier :D
I'm mexican living in Europe for the last 15 years and I'm considering move back with my family, I can survive, although every time I go I suffer because I got used to the many good things in Europe. Kindness, weather, food, family values... I'm ready for it, I hope my kids see it everyday.
Many things were mentioned here similar to my experience in Spain, specifically the internet fiber installation:).. So, does that mean, Spain has issues or it’s normal issue can happen everywhere! It’s up to you!
I really want to see Queretaro. ❤️
Good info. In a few locations, there have been no toilet seats.
Even in very nice restaurants in Cancun! No seats and always carry your own toilet paper
@@kathytracy7952 My sister and her husband just came from Cancuun and they did not have trouble? Maybe if you go to cheap places.
@freestyle not all for sure! But around 8 years ago on tulum ave I ran into it twice so I always pack wipes in my purse just in case
@@kathytracy7952 Thanks for the tip as we were going take a trip there. My sister said the resort was great!
ATTENTION!!! Where will you go when you die, Heaven or Hell? We can not hide our sins from God. Jesus Christ loves you and He died for our sins, three days later, He arose from the grave... Jesus Christ is alive and He is the only savior for the world!! Get your heart right with the Lord today, tomorrow is not guaranteed.
ACTS 2:38 “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit...
26. Be ready for people expecting you to tip them. For example, there was a elderly guy who I thought was just my friend and wanted to show me around and tell me about his city. But then, he asked me for a tip. After that, I kept my distance from him.
All in all, my experience, Mexico has been one of my least favorite trips. I personally don't like the vibe, etc. here and this place doesn't do it for me! I'm leaving tomorrow. It is true that this place is trying to be too much like America, but in a more terrible way. I prefer Thailand. Just my own personal opinion and experience!
Jajaja..waiting for the cable guy is the same everywhere..but Mexico "ahorita!" Ojala
I live in Durango in a very small town.
Me as a Brazilian: Great country ❤❤❤
Good video. Chapala has wide sidewalks and a lot of wheel chair access. Also the neighborhoods of Tlaquepaque has a lot of wheelchair access on corners too. And yes it’s helpful learning Spanish. Good video but people might get thrown by the title. I’ve been watching your videos for a longtime. Excellent. Also they currency exchange has been dropping. Health info good too. You’ve covered the bases. 👍🇲🇽
It's worth noting where these problems are impediments for the retiree expats at older ages like over 65.
💯 right 🇲🇽👍🏽
Curious about how you are walking and filming. 🤔 Is it safe for you to have out your camera / cell phone and making a video alone? Or do you have someone with you off camera?
Speaking from experience the Beer in Mexico is so awesome
This vid is so god that I post it on my facebook page!!!
I have been to Ciudad Juarez many times and for long stays and never have I seen shootings. People tell me that it's rare when shootings happen that involve the cartels.
As a mexican I like this video mexico is for anybody but not for everyone, BLESSINGS
Are there vaccines for different types of mosquito sicknesses?
Denge fever is tricky, I think I recall that you can get a vaccine for one particular type but there are several types of virus and your antibodies don't hang around long enough.
Puckles. Cucumbers-in-salt-n-vinegar were impossible to find in PV and area, couldn't even find them in La Comer. This will pose a bit of a problem
Notice at 7.44 caprius has its hood open and no one around what does that mean
Great video!! Move to Nicaragua🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈
Great video for Mexico haters
8:00 - I always enjoy the challenge of finding out what I can eat in a new place. However I'm a lifelong Vegetarian so even "at home" that's been a thing I'd had to learn how to do. At least in Mexico City I figured out ways to get very good foods. Of particular appeal is something I learned from this very channel, that the food is a lot less processed there so even street food can be "safer" than food in the US given it's lack of industrial chemicals.
This isn't about you. No one cares if you are a vegetarian. Get your head out of your woke butt and listen to the topic of the video. Or go to your safe space or tictok
For our family, we’ve found it to be cheaper for one person to fly back to America, pick up all the goods we are needing, and fly back. That’s actually cheaper than purchasing the items here!
For example, for Christmas, my husband flew back to the States, got all our kids’ presents from a combination of Walmart and Amazon, plus picked up some electronics and clothes we wanted. It saved us hundreds to do it that way.
Moved to mx this is so true
Im trying to write a book on this topic
You have out done me Sir
Try not to forget York fiber. We work with Izzi🎉
Extortion is prevent. Chapas for instance.
I live in south Florida and mosquitoes are all year round here
It's sad that we still can't seem to be honest without hurting someone's feelings......Context matters. Jordan just gave everyone an honest perspective from a country he's been traveling for 5 years, so to act like there is any personalized negativity infused in it is ridiculous....Should be thanking him.
Una cosa es ser honestos y otra la opinión de alguien que tiene pocos años aquí, cómo puedes decir o hablar de cosas que NO te han pasado? Dice que le no han robado pero le han dicho, que en 5 años no ha vivido corrupción pero le han dicho, que posiblemente se roben un bote de basura pero nunca le han robado uno, decir que pocos hablan inglés y tomar un punto negativo de eso?? Si la mayoría no tiene que saber inglés sino español! Ahora resulta que nosotros debemos aprender inglés para hacerle la vida más fácil a los extranjeros que llegan no? Él que se mudó a un país hace 5 años no puede aprender español ni porque está viviendo aquí y nosotros tenemos que hablar inglés? La mayoría de sus puntos no son honestos, no lo ha vivido, o un amigo del amigo le dijo, ser honesto sería no desinformar.
Son exagerados los comentarios de Jordan, debetiavregresar s su país si le molestan tantas cosa
I heard a great quote the other day. "It's none of my business what someone else thinks of me".....
ATTENTION!!! Where will you go when you die, Heaven or Hell? We can not hide our sins from God. Jesus Christ loves you and He died for our sins, three days later, He arose from the grave... Jesus Christ is alive and He is the only savior for the world!! Get your heart right with the Lord today, tomorrow is not guaranteed.
ACTS 2:38 “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit...
@@Janet_mxI had to translate wtf you just said. And here here again. You see he clearly was giving out the reality on how Shitxico really is. No reason for getting him banned. No. The problem comes as y'all wall crawlers have gotten soft since our stupid govt allowed you folks to stay in here for so long y'all got downright entitled invaders thinking you deserve a better future at our country. Not blending in with our culture, rather y'all keeping those pagan customs, still speaking spanish, being catholic, and mostly addressing yourself as rightful owner of our southern states. Jeez no wonder why even South American people be hating you guys.
Yes great exporters of craft...