The Mexico You Have NEVER Heard of 🇲🇽

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  • In today's episode we walk around various parts of Merida Yucatan and talk to you guys about what life really is like out here in Mexico. The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly. #Mexico #livinginmexico #meridayucatan
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  • @JoseArteagaTravels
    @JoseArteagaTravels  10 місяців тому +7

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    • @JJ-vp3bd
      @JJ-vp3bd 10 місяців тому +2

      I went through Merida on a large Central America Intrepid trip. Great place.

  • @NoNamePerson98
    @NoNamePerson98 9 місяців тому +5

    You should visit northern Mexico, Monterrey, Chihuahua, Hermosillo, etc.

  • @AmputeeAdventures
    @AmputeeAdventures 10 місяців тому +12

    Hola amigo. Is Mexico safe??? LOL Of course it is. I miss sitting there at that table eating tacos and drinking a beer.
    I need to get back down there with my electric wheelchair.

    • @pedrorojascervantes3928
      @pedrorojascervantes3928 10 місяців тому +2

      Well hello James!

    • @AmputeeAdventures
      @AmputeeAdventures 10 місяців тому

      Hola!@@pedrorojascervantes3928

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  10 місяців тому +3

      We miss you brother! Gotta honestly say the streets aren't as safe as when you are hanging around, so we actually miss you more than you think! Hope all is well brother! Hope to see you soon!

  • @lindamejia9611
    @lindamejia9611 10 місяців тому +7

    Now that you know the kind of people who live in Mérida and you know what they like and you are a chef, you should consider opening your own restaurant so that you can offer your gastronomy, it would be great Greetings from the north of Mexico

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  10 місяців тому +5

      That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing! Saludos!

  • @MCGEntertainment
    @MCGEntertainment 9 місяців тому +4

    It's interesting to see how things changed out there. The videos on youtube give me a better understanding of how it's growing a lot and maybe more...Viva Mexico!

  • @tdgdbs1
    @tdgdbs1 10 місяців тому +7

    You should travel to have a better assesment of the situation in Mexico, I think it will benefit the audience and your channel.

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  10 місяців тому

      Great suggestion! Soon as we can afford to travel we will! Actually working on some trips for next year stay tuned! Also I have traveled Mexico in the past as well you should check out the videos on my channel

    • @Anahi1991
      @Anahi1991 9 місяців тому +1

      I must agree. Been here all my life except for college in the US and there’s a lot of misleading information or things that wouldn’t apply here in Coahuila. Saludos!

  • @Andres-rt4ud
    @Andres-rt4ud 10 місяців тому +4

    Thank you so much Jose for this
    Video ❤ I enjoy it a lot

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  10 місяців тому

      Awesome! So happy yo hear that! I'm glad you like it!

  • @gypsyrose7216
    @gypsyrose7216 10 місяців тому +5

    Can u update us on the train project?

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  10 місяців тому +2

      ok I will look into it!

    • @armandoortiz5787
      @armandoortiz5787 10 місяців тому +2

      The Mayan train is almost ready to the public and going to start the service in December off 2023

  • @eduardoocon4954
    @eduardoocon4954 10 місяців тому +14

    The American dream was working hard to achieve your goals and strive. Now all family members must work hard to pay rent. (Average) In Mexico you can be happy with little and do nothing while you laugh with friends and fam.

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  10 місяців тому +2

      That's right. The Quality of Life is by Far much better here in Mexico!

  • @ALMAR1637
    @ALMAR1637 10 місяців тому +5

    Me gusta la forma en que tomas tus vídeos en tu coche y caminando también como éste video.
    Me gusta que le eches flores a mi amado México, porque se las meréce realmente.
    I love to watch all your videos buddy, don't stop doing it 😊😊😊.

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  10 місяців тому +1

      Muchas gracias! Me da mucho gusto que les guste tanto! Saludos!

  • @nynatv1951
    @nynatv1951 10 місяців тому +4

    How cool is this video..!

  • @umutkarzai9190
    @umutkarzai9190 10 місяців тому +2

    Hi Jose, Aaron here!! one of these days I'd like to bring you and Christian through our centro here in Queretaro!! Invitation offered whenever you have the time!! You really know how to tell the story and how to motivate people to move down from the dump up north!! Again just following your stuff and commenting once and awhile!!
    Hope to see you soon!!!

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  10 місяців тому +1

      Sounds awesome! I will for sure let you know if I am ever going to be in town!

  • @ElreyRayo
    @ElreyRayo Місяць тому +1

    Gracias from El Paso Texas ✌️

  • @NoNamePerson98
    @NoNamePerson98 9 місяців тому +2

    Mexico is developing very fast, it already surpassed Russia in GDP per capita in 2023 according to the IMF, it will surpass Russia in nominal GDP in. 2024, and the per capita growth was the biggest in Latin America. Minimum wage increased 120% in 5 years and 200% in the north of the country, that’s why poverty rates reduced in at least 10 million people.
    I hope it keeps like that because it will be better for all North America, Mexico has a lot of potential and I think it’s time for Mexico to take an important place in the developed world

  • @richardhowe3951
    @richardhowe3951 10 місяців тому +4

    One of rhe best videos you have done. Jose. Great practical info from on the ground. Always liked these walking videos because it gives a clear view of what the experience that you can almost touch. thanks for all you do for us!!!

  • @armandoortiz5787
    @armandoortiz5787 10 місяців тому +2

    Thanks! Hola José buenas tardes aqui te mando una pequeña ayuda
    Saludos desde Avon Colorado
    Yo soy de Merida del rumbo de Santiago
    Saludos para ti y para tu Señora esposa.

  • @dianaj3139
    @dianaj3139 10 місяців тому +4

    That Mall toward the end of the video is Lovely! The palm trees and plants soaking up the rain and just how clean it is... Just shows that Mexico really has it all! When I am in Puebla City there are huge Malls that are prettier than anything I have seen in the USA.... I think the video you showed this episode was great, just seeing the difference between a sunny day and a rainy day... Keep it coming!

  • @hectorcruz3368
    @hectorcruz3368 10 місяців тому +1

    thanks Jose gust by hering you talk about Mexico it gives me alot of energy pretty sure a lot of people too have graet day my brother !!!

  • @meliw4142
    @meliw4142 10 місяців тому +2

    Great video and information as usual! I just hope that the developers and government officials address drainage and flooding infrastructure. IMHO over development and water runoff management is a HUGE problem in the U.S.

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  10 місяців тому +1

      I hope so too! It is hit or miss out here at the moment. Again another reason I prefer to live in the older parts of Merida with infrastructure that has survived the test of time. But yes it is a very real problem more people should be aware of when purchasing a newer home in a newer development

  • @jaliscoguanajuatotravelsan5679
    @jaliscoguanajuatotravelsan5679 10 місяців тому +2

    Another great video 🇲🇽👍

  • @user-nn6nq8kv3y
    @user-nn6nq8kv3y 10 місяців тому +1

    Yo come down to Uruapan, its very nice here, small town but cute.

  • @humbertgarcia5679
    @humbertgarcia5679 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you brother...I've been stuck back in the states for 8 months I am soo ready to go back home to Merida...I truly miss the people and the way of life...

  • @awakenedpennslyvanian5194
    @awakenedpennslyvanian5194 10 місяців тому +5

    Not that I have anything with cars. But I hope they don't start building car dependent infastructor like the usa. They need to have public options too. I believe car dependent infrastructure alienates people. Don't get me wrong I would own a car. But I don't want to completely rely on 24/7 like the usa.

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  10 місяців тому +4

      They won't. Many parts of the world are like this, it's just that most Americans don't know how life exists outside of the USA

    • @Anahi1991
      @Anahi1991 9 місяців тому +1

      Hello friend. I am from Coahuila and let me tell you, that will never happen. Quite the opposite. Our gas is more expensive than the US now, roads are terrible, and those dependent on autos are rural, not those in cities. We actually are great at building transit compared to US by far because the government has no choice. It’s very complicated an issue here. I agree with you no one should rely on cars 24/7, but it’s isolating to not have choice. The tolls and gas for me to make it to the border alone if I want to visit my family in Texas would be months worth of salary for your average Mexican. They give us the $ for it but mostly just come visit us. If you can move here with USD, you’re fine. But most of us Mexicans making pesos will never have this issue. I think people moving from the US here are falsely romanticizing things here.

  • @lauragreen3461
    @lauragreen3461 10 місяців тому +1

    Was there in September and truly enjoyed it. Thank you Jose for your videos!

  • @jeffokriya3389
    @jeffokriya3389 10 місяців тому +2

    In the US "you get paid to do drugs and live in a tent " . . . fun video Jose keep the good work

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  10 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing! Viva Mexico!

  • @joseacevedo2332
    @joseacevedo2332 10 місяців тому +1

    I hope someday I’ll be living in Merida, thts what I love your videos, Thank you Jose for sharing.

  • @eduardoocon4954
    @eduardoocon4954 10 місяців тому +3

    Mexico loves its culture and community and wants to share it with everyone who loves it and respects it. Mexico has freedom for whoever wants to be free. The USA is the place to work and Mexico the fun side of the border!

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  10 місяців тому +1

      Amen! Could not have put it better myself! Thanks for sharing!

  • @robertvaleriote7831
    @robertvaleriote7831 10 місяців тому +1

    Gracias Jose!!

  • @tonydanzl
    @tonydanzl 10 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for the video !
    I follow another channel "Gringos R Us" who are traveling Mexico (staying in different locations for a month or 2 each)to find their favorite "retirement destination".
    They just left Merida and seemed to have really enjoyed the City.
    They're in Progreso now.
    They mentioned Merida has a slightly different "Mayan" influence to "Día de los Muertos" celebration...
    "Day of the Dead" is such a wonderful celebration.
    Maybe you could feature that Holiday in an upcoming video?
    👍🤠✌️

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  10 місяців тому +1

      That's awesome! I've actually done various videos on it. It was actually Last weeks Livestream theme. Thanks for sharing!

    • @tonydanzl
      @tonydanzl 10 місяців тому

      @JoseArteagaTravels I'll check it out 👍
      I rarely catch live streams and the "Halloween" title didn't click.🤔😉

  • @djmuneko6288
    @djmuneko6288 10 місяців тому +5

    TE QUEDO PERRO ESTE VIDEO JOSE !! I LOVED THIS FUCKING VIDEO ,,,,, THE BEST ONE EVER CABRON.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  10 місяців тому

      Wow! Thanks! I didn't think too much of it when making it. Very happy to hear so many people are enjoying the different points of view, hopefully a more wholistic view of Mexico. Glad it is so helpful! Saludos!

  • @angelfigueroa-dc1co
    @angelfigueroa-dc1co 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video Jose 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @sandrabedard7848
    @sandrabedard7848 10 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful area great video, thanks for sharing

  • @freedomfannie8622
    @freedomfannie8622 10 місяців тому +2

    Another great video, Jose! Larga vida a la libertad en Mexico!

  • @dianacook6337
    @dianacook6337 9 місяців тому +2

    Another amazing video Jose.
    So many take away moments.
    I absolutely love how you don’t judge and respect that what is preferred or right for one person may be the polar opposite for another person.
    You expose all sides of Merida.
    Thanks for your consistency and hard work.
    Upon every visit to Merida we find ourselves very sad when we have to leave to go back home. So looking toward the day we can call Merida our home as it absolutely captured our hearts.
    Thanks again.

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much for the kind words! It makes me very happy to hear my videos help shed more light on what life in Mexico is actually like. Good luck with everything and thanks for sharing!

  • @teddydavis2339
    @teddydavis2339 9 місяців тому +3

    The american dream is unique to each person. There is no blueprint to the american dream.

  • @DandMtravel
    @DandMtravel 10 місяців тому +3

    Éso está sabroso allí!👌👌👌

  • @kathytracy7952
    @kathytracy7952 10 місяців тому +2

    I love the culture

  • @armandoortiz5787
    @armandoortiz5787 10 місяців тому +1

    José espero conocerte en persona ya que quiero regresar a Merida en un par de ańos y quedarme a vivir alli

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  10 місяців тому

      A que bien! Aqui te espera tu bonita tierra! Saludos aqui los esperamos!

  • @Anahi1991
    @Anahi1991 9 місяців тому +4

    I’m Mexican and there’s both truth and misconceptions to car ownership here. We’re able to live better without cars because our cities are dense, even our colonias tend to be more walk friendly. Now the misconceptions: 1- we have the world’s most expensive toll roads. This is a political issue here since our constitution technically makes it illegal and the money isn’t even going to development. 2- in 2013, our gas was made private. Prices have jumped to over $5 USD a gallon. Now imagine paying any tolls and gas with our wages in Mexico? It’s not that we have “freedom” mi amigo, most of us don’t have the possibility. 3- who this hurts most is not those in cities who just want a car. It hurts the rural population. There is no one in my hometown anymore except for the older generation. We’ve all moved to survive, in my case to Saltillo with all of my cousins and siblings. We are following the US by making it impossible to live a humble rural life. Small businesses have no customers in rural Mexico because of it so they close soon after. I visited my hometown recently and it’s a ghost town. This isn’t to say Mexico isn’t prospering. It just needs to be noted that the culture and way of life is rapidly changing here to high cost urban living just like the US. I’m really worried that once prices of rent for businesses and housing continue to go up, small business even in the cities will suffer. Look at our cities now! American fast food, American grocery stores, American everything! That’s because they can afford the rent and taxes. I appreciate you very much for choosing to shop local, we really need to put our people and culture first but the government puts themselves first and allows this.

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  9 місяців тому

      That is an interesting perspective you have there. You are 10000% right about what you are saying in your area and other areas of Mexico, but I can also show you the complete opposite also happening here. I see villages in the Yucatan and other areas growing and prospering. Mexico is a huge country and every state might as well be its own country. You are right not all parts of Mexico are sunshine and rainbows, but also not all parts of Mexico are turning into the USA. Same as in the USA some places are still actually great, the whole country isnt going down the toilet.... Thanks again for sharing. Hope things get better in that part of Mexico. Saludos!

  • @jeffreyfoster4260
    @jeffreyfoster4260 10 місяців тому +1

  • @Minnesotagal
    @Minnesotagal 10 місяців тому +1

    Do you have a recommendation for tooth implant surgeon? Or cosmetic dentist?

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  10 місяців тому +2

      Yes I do! Check out this video ua-cam.com/video/KwVaRcK1uaM/v-deo.html

  • @gumerzambrano
    @gumerzambrano 10 місяців тому +3

    The only thing the US is better than Mexico is the cost of goods. Clothes are so expensive in Mexico. As an American I wouldn't even buy some of the clothes there with my higher wage.
    A cousin of mine came to visit and he said that with $3,500 pesos in the US would get him $10,000 pesos worth of clothes in Mexico. (Y de marca buena también!) He bought lots of clothes for his growing kids.
    That's why there's a Ross right outside of Tijuana! Perfect for flying in and buying a bunch of clothes and flying back

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  10 місяців тому

      Interesting! Out here cloths is relatively cheap but just hard to find big boy sizes. I guess cloths is cheaper in the USA thanks for sharing!

    • @davidsebastianelli1326
      @davidsebastianelli1326 9 місяців тому

      @@JoseArteagaTravelsJose, good thing you aren't a slave to fashion like some people are....

  • @lakecountygeeks2085
    @lakecountygeeks2085 10 місяців тому +1

    Hola, Jose! We LOVE Merida!! The people are what make it so special. It almost makes the hellish temperatures bearable. We've been told this past week the current air is considered, "fresh". Residents here are TOUGH. What makes it better, is the almost constant wind, along with an afternoon siesta. This city certainly comes alive at night.
    The personality of this 500-year-old city is truly unique. 7 out of 10 people we pass look us in the eye, smile, and say hello. Try THAT in Chicago and get back to us :).
    While we will be moving to this magical country for retirement, we would've never considered Merida until we saw your vids. Now it is on our short list. Little crime, great people, LOTS to do.
    The one vid we saw with you celebrating Hanal Pixan, what part of the city were you strolling? Thanks to your education, we know tonight is for the little ones, tomorrow is for the Family, and the 3rd day is for those who did not have anyone in this lifetime. Are there different parts of the city to best experience the different days?
    Again, thank you for your efforts!!

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  9 місяців тому +1

      That's awesome! Glad you are enjoying Merida! That Hanal Pixian event I recorded happens every year and it is from the main cemetery to la ermita and beyond. They held this years event last Friday in order to take advantage of the weekend. Normally those days are celebrated at home with family. Especially this year since most of those events happened over the weekend. If there are other events happening i would say they are in the touristy areas around el centro and paseo montejo. Hope that helps!

  • @wahoofan222
    @wahoofan222 10 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video, this is a nice shopping area in Merida. You have such a refeshing and truthful attitude about both Mexico and the USA.

  • @jayajaya788
    @jayajaya788 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi Jose...watching from NYC...I love your videos...Can I ask you what kind of camera you're using? looks like a clip on camera...lol...maybe I'm wrong...seems like you hands-free that's why I'm asking

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  10 місяців тому

      Great question! I'm using a GoPro 11 strapped to my chest

  • @user-bi4sr2rw7b
    @user-bi4sr2rw7b 9 місяців тому +2

    If you think three jobs, and a pile of bills and the whole bling unbling lose and win job of USA is the American Dream it is that perception that is the American Dream since it sounds so very good.

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for sharing!

    • @user-bi4sr2rw7b
      @user-bi4sr2rw7b 9 місяців тому

      Thank you and I am Boricua and born here and our family is indigenous and persecuted over 500 years so every word you said is so true, we grew up being told we have freedom, and privacy, and help but listen even reparations for all of what was done to us cannot pay for what we suffer and how much hate we have to live, yes the family, friends, and good food and stuff beats 3 jobs and a pile of bills and medical bills no one can pay and then homeless I like what you said

    • @user-bi4sr2rw7b
      @user-bi4sr2rw7b 9 місяців тому

      Same here, I felt every word you said. I too visited Mejico, not lived there, but I get it all of it. I especially like how people have actual families. Also, they do not do much, but who ever said that busy is life? It is not. There are no mammals that are busy, and slaving. In fact, history has that happen only around 200 hundred years ago when Europe took over through Rome and still operates earth as a prison. It is all prisoners, all have to rat race, and the ways of collecting food, fishing, and preparing foods, and traditions are the human. This is the slave, and the rest is being discussed as the NWO, or same old Order of Royals cause wars and push me pull you statehood like in Venezuela, and Cuba where lives flee to get food, well that has so many ages before the lives die off, or are too ill and bent over to do anything. But, I am old and broken and have no energy or ability to race rats, or rat race. Nice show!@@JoseArteagaTravels

  • @romalisa2
    @romalisa2 10 місяців тому +1

    😎Im amazed,,wonderful,informative video,I had no idea ,,The Modernization of Mexico,,I really want to go,,for years.I need to make it happen somehow.I am into nature and a smaller community,learning spanish and "Living like a local,,, Beautiful energy and mindset you have Jose,,,Thankyou

  • @BaronVonKrunch
    @BaronVonKrunch 10 місяців тому +1

    ❤ You are making me love Merida! (Damn you, Jose) 😂

  • @phito11
    @phito11 9 місяців тому +1

    Hey, are you aware there is a channel called "Expat Tea" talking smack about you? She also really hates Jordan from Tangerine Travels, her channel is mostly dedicated to bashing him and his new bride.

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  9 місяців тому +3

      Jaja yes I saw that. I left a comment on the video just dropping my 2 cents. But yeah I guess I'm famous now! Not much I can do about it. It's like if TMZ started doing the same thing. What can I do? There's always going to be haters, and boy do I have them. So you just gotta roll with the punches and keep doing your thing. Where I come from if you don't have haters, then you ain't doing it right. Thanks for the heads up though Saludos! 😎

  • @sandflea23
    @sandflea23 10 місяців тому +2

    Consumerism produces no culture, passion, etc. You only feel pride in possessions which have to be updated and replaced continuously, not the American Dream I grew up with, or am I loco en la cabeza?

  • @iamstartower
    @iamstartower 10 місяців тому +1

    dude... make a video on gun culture in Mexico... i get that some americans find way too dificult to give up their right to own guns but if they are considering moving here, they better get to know the way we mexicans feel about them...

    • @JoseArteagaTravels
      @JoseArteagaTravels  10 місяців тому

      That is a great topic! I will look into it! Thanks for sharing!

    • @davidsebastianelli1326
      @davidsebastianelli1326 9 місяців тому

      @@JoseArteagaTravelsIt would be a short story video because there is no "Gun Culture" in Mexico. That's a big reason why a lot of people are moving here.

  • @kirbyduck7136
    @kirbyduck7136 10 місяців тому +1

    Mexico 🇲🇽 is a cash society just don't bust out the 500 pesos they will get scared and 1000pesos they will have a heart attack 😂