Come visit beautiful places and lively festivals in Mexico with us. As a foreigner in Mexico I’ll share information and tips and tricks that I’ve learned. My hope is these videos will offer a real look at interesting places but also be informative and useful if you live in Mexico or are thinking of moving here.
I recommend Ajijic Lake Chapala for retirees. SMA is shifting to a younger crowd. SMA has a lot of hills, the sidewalks are smaller and hard to get around if you have a mobility issue. The lake is really nice also.
Everyone is welcome to Mexico just as long they don't change our culture and traditions and they need to keep in mind that noise and music is 24/7 and loud so if you want your silence Mexico isn't for you, now another thing you need to tell your audience that obviously it's cheaper here in Mexico for any foreigner but it's unfair for locals because these same foreigners are making it hard for locals to buy or rent and they are being pushed out because they can't afford it so then only foreigners are the ones that can afford it also the cost of food for locals is getting expensive , so that's why Many locals are very unhappy specially in Merida, Oaxaca, San Miguel de Allende, Puerto Vallarta (in Puerto Vallarta these retired foreigners bought a home next to a restaurant that's been there for 35 years it's called Gabby's just sued this place because of their live music Mariachi and got it closed, this is so frustrating and many are upset Mexicans are welcoming and nice but once you interfere with bringing in money for their survival and that's why many are putting murals " Gringos go home")and many foreigners don't even make an effort to speak Spanish so please when you are encouraging people to retire here please comment this situation because we are upset Mexicans are welcoming and nice but once you interfere with bringing in money for their survival and that's why many are putting murals " Gringos go home")and many foreigners don't even make an effort to speak Spanish so please when you are encouraging people to retire here please comment this situation because we are getting tired of this situation
So true. Many good comments. I appreciate the feedback! For sure any one who moves to another country should be respectful to the locals. Thank you for your comment! So sad to hear about the restaurant 😢
I would say that if you have mobility issues Ajijic would be a better choice actually Lake Chapala because it's more flat .I have never been to any of these places .I'm just going off of videos that I've seen of all these places.I think I would be happy living at any of these places.I prefer colonial cities up in near the mountains where the weather is much cooler over beach cities where it gets hot and humid .
We live in Minnesota, and have a home in San Miguel. I think it’s easier to fly into Queretaro. I think the distance is about the same as the airport in Leon, but the drive time is only about an hour. You can also find anything in Queretaro. I believe the population is roughly 1.5 million.
I've lived in Centro Ajijic for 5+ years. My Mexican neighbors would take issue with that. Go to the plaza any night. Come for festivals and parades. Maybe your eye is attracted to gringos? I assure you, this is a Mexican town.
I have been to the Lake Chapala area approximately three times and am coming to San Miguel this month for a week. Thanks for comparing these two places because I a seeking a soft land move to Mexico in two years or less and have been researching and gathering information.
I loved this video. I really felt like I was on the Chapala malecon. I think it's strange, though, that I didn't see anyone walking dogs. Are dogs not allowed on the malecon?
Oh that’s so nice of you to say. I’m glad you enjoyed it! Dogs are allowed and people do bring them. I think it just depends on the time of day. We were there during the hotter part of the day. Perhaps that’s why. But people often bring their dogs 😌
😅😂 too true. Hahaha. Sorry. That’s what the locals call them. It was my brain translating. Thanks for the observation. I’ll for sure be more careful. The locals call them islands because they are beaches that you can’t get to by roads. Only by boats 🤭
I've been seriously looking at the Lake Chapala area as my next, and last, home and in all of the videos I've watched over the past 1+ years, there're a few remarkable aspects I've noticed: Lack of car horns, lack of people rushing about and children free to play unleashed.
Lake Chapala is a very nice place to live. Of course, there are good things and bad things about every place. But there’s a reason a lot of people move there to retire. 👍🏻
@@Jessieinmexico Retire? After my first 'retirement', without knowing what I was doing, I started 6 charities for pediatric cancer, breast cancer, ALS and homeless children, then moved to Tucson to open a shop - 2 months before OVID-19 - and had to close after holding on for a year. Now looking forward to the next adventure.
Epic video! New subscriber sends Greetings from Tucson, Arizona! I'm in the process of selling my house and moving to Chapala area and will be sharing your video with friends in Virginia and Texas.
Thank you so much!! This was great!! I'm in the beginning stages of relocating to that area. So far, I think I feel like you do; live in Chapala and visit the others, often. I can't wait to actually visit and see everything!
I've been going to these kinds of markets since I was little. I'm 85% sure I'm going to relocate to Ajijic, Chapala or Jocotepec. Thank you so much for showing this. Now I know where I'll get my wooden utensils and my mortar and pestle. And the fruit, the vegetables, the food... I can't wait!!!
Yes the weather is always sunny. It gets into the 50s in December and January but it’s always sunny and the high, even in the colder months, is always above 80! Jalisco and is known as a state with great weather!
Would love to watch your videos but the music, for those of us w cognitive issues is painful, overwhelming & distracting. Obviously don’t expect no music, although one track as background music for entire video is not enjoyable or required. Thanks for your consideration.
I discovered your channel today and wanted to compliment you on your videography and narration❗️ One of the best on RU-vid‼️ You are now my “Go To” for info on locations to visit as I explore Mexico as a place to spend the final chapters of my life‼️ Maybe our paths will cross some day‼️👍😇
Oh wow. That’s so nice of you to say ☺️ I watched a lot of “tour” videos myself and thought they were missing something. If there’s any places you’d like to see please let me know! Perhaps we will run into each other in our adventures. Enjoy your time here in Mexico!
