Im looking into moving to playa del Carmen in November, can you help me.wit a place, I like where you stay the price point is great, but it don't have to be exactly there but I like the distance that you are from everything the stores, beach etc. If possible can you point me to a realtor.
I’m presently living in Morelos and I like it a lot, but I’ve always wanted to live at the beach. Problem is I know I’m not going to find places to rent for $3800-4000 mxn at the beach lol. 🤷♀️. $750 US is not bad, but it’s a lot more than I’m paying now.
I run into David in December in 5th Ave and he not longer lives there he moved to el Centro in a studio paying $400 a month also he has lost a lot of weight and looks amazing
I was born in Mexico in the state of Michoacán , but grew up in the U.S. And hopefully one day I can retire in Mexico just not sure exactly where lol. Growing up in California all I heard was all negative things that happen in Mexico. But if you check all the pros and cons between both countries. I still think Mexico is the best choice.
Dont give in to the bad rumors. My parents are from Puebla and I was born in Los Angeles but grew up in North Carolina. Heard nothing but complaints. Decided to check it out myself…..Plan to move to Mexico in the coming years. Did my dual citizenship this year. Just have a plan before moving. All the best to you
Dont give in to the bad rumors. My parents are from Puebla and I was born in Los Angeles but grew up in North Carolina. Heard nothing but complaints. Decided to check it out myself…..Plan to move to Mexico in the coming years. Did my dual citizenship this year. Just have a plan before moving. All the best to you
Don't listen to the rumors, there's no perfect place, but Mexico definitely has the best advantage. Just have a plan, do you want quiet and peaceful or party and tourist. I am moving to Mexico in 6 weeks, I am driving 🚗, so excited, finally after 6 years, making the move
Excellent interview! I’m retired from FedEx and looking to relocate to Mexico soon. That area that David lives in seems to be right up my alley!! Thank You for sharing. Free Agent From Washington DC
I worked as an Engineer in Houston for Schlumberger, made a lot of bucks, but for ethics reasons I decided to come back, I had taken so much from americans, high salary, living standard, prestige and technology knowledge, which now I'm using skills learned and applying them in México, live happily in México. So happy you guys are moving to México. If you are happier here and can take advantage of stretching your retirement money and salary in México go ahead. BE HAPPY! The sun shines for everybody here in México, God's light casts over every Nationality here.
Chef David's journey sounds a lot like mine... retired from Army at 39y/o, had several jobs since, now fully retired in my 50's. I loved this interview, she asked all the right questions and he gave very informative answers. I'll actually be in Playa del Carmen the end of this month, hope I run into you David!
@@toddmaek5436 Hi Todd, yes I was there during Dia de los Muertos festival and it was great! I will definitely put it in my top five spots as I continue looking for my home away from home destination. Thanks for asking!
Hi David, what is the name of the condo your in me and my wife are coming there in April to check out some areas. I would like to move by the end of the year, thanks Joe
I'm currently visitng the area and watching this video I COMPLETELY understand EVERYTHING he is talking about. And yep I agree, I could DEFINANTLY STAY HERE! PDC is dope
This video caused me to subscribe to this channel after watching 4-5 videos. Much of what Chief Jones said resonated on a visceral level. Thank you for your service, Chief.
Every time I watch this, I want to just move into his building and call it a day. I don’t need to hop around all Mexico, I want a cool place I can return home to and be comfortable and this looks right. Thank you so much for this video, it shows my friends that I’m not crazy there is a real affordable but high-end life in Mexico.
I loved David’s interview. I’m retiring early this June from teaching. Playa is on my list too! I came down for Spring Break in 2018 and loved it. Across the highway is a good deal!
I pay $1100 for a two bed in Fort Worth, TX that's nice but not as nice as this. I work remotely I would love to cross the border for several reasons and am thinking of becoming an expat. This is starting to convince me further. Thanks for sharing!
There is no question, Dave is so happy living in Playa del Carmen, I have my house in Playa del Carmen but I living in US I miss Playa a lot I’m Mexican and I love this video, and yes Playa del Carmen is the right place to live, but it’s very hot, 🙋🏻♀️🇲🇽🙋🏻♀️
I lived there for a couple of months in 2010. It was crowded and glitzy-commercial. My bike got stolen immediately. Literal boatloads of cruise-ship people get off to shop there. There was a Walmart, that was exciting. And a Spanish language school called Solexico which was really fun. It was hot AF by July.
I spent 3 months in playa last winter on the other side of the hwy. I never had a problem getting around and living like it was home. I didn’t get harassed by anyone. However, if you live further from the beach, get your Spanish up and watch out for the cab drivers, their prices are never consistent. All in all it’s a good retirement spot for anyone trying to flee the US.
Loved this, especially telling people about their mind set. The must have and do without lists was a brilliant way to present this. As far as grits, I'll use polenta and in that climate if you have to have collards or kale or anything they don't sell....grow them!
I thoroughly enjoyed viewing this video and hearing about David's experience. I travel to Playa about once every couple of years, and met African Americans the last time I was there who expressed similar stories about the positive vibes they have felt while living there. That's good to hear.
Great interview! Love David’s tip about moving your “must haves” to the “do without” list. 👌🏽 And that incredible island is calling me to Playa del Carmen. ❣️ I’d never leave the kitchen! Cooking, baking, drink making… You name it! 🤣
Very informative video...I've expated to Antiqua Guatemala in March 2022, but my 1st choice was Mexico. I didn't follow through with MX because of the visa issue. Antiqua is beautiful, but I still love Mexico and I think I'll go ahead and give it a shot in December.
This was a great interview. Good for him. I like cooler weather. I didn't know that about Rosarito. I'll have to check it out. I'm trying to get my list of possibilities together.
I am partial to Central Mexico but I have to admit that this sounds like a strong possibility. And even though I don't want to live around a bunch of other gringos, I would make an exception for Chef David. He seems like good people
Great interview Risa and @DavidJones! David, thank you for your service, and sharing your home with us! I have so many questions; is there a way I can email you to learn more about that complex and the area in general? Much love from TX☺
Hi 👋 what a cool guy David is! We are going to playa next month to check it out mainly to retire there, I'm 57 my hubby is 61 we don't wanna live in south FL anymore too expensive and horrible traffic.. 😢 My question i is? Is it easy to get around or have a car instead 🤔 I've heard is hard to finance a car there if you are not a resident or citizen...
re: having a car - it really depends on where you live. if you live in downtown Playa , most everything is accessible by walking or biking, and hten you can take cabs or buses or other stuff. I have a friend who lives there who rents a car everytime he wants to go somewhere far...which has been convenient since he doesn't have to worry about owning a car.
I'm 58 and widowed 2 years ago. Have been in North Dakota since 2020...moving back to Idaho. I wish Playa Del Carmen was an option but I'm on an Inogen now so my scuba certification is just a nice card 😏
He sounds like someone I'd hang out with. My wife and I are coming your way. Ready to get out of the rat race and enjoy life and not worry about paying bills and have nothing left to enjoy living.
Ok that’s so funny he mentioned Rosarito. We have a few homes there. We are from so cal so are used to that San Diego weather. But places like valle de Guadalupe gets hot. . But we vacation about 3 times a year in the warm area like playa, Cozumel, puerto Vallarta.
The night before my scouting trip to Playa, I find this video. Thank you so much for the great info! Is there a way for David to share the name of his complex or the area, as I plan to check out apartments.
@@ChefDeejays Hi, Great video. How is the quality of life for your dogs and is there holistic dog food available or do you make your own. Thank you in advance
I just watched the video, and Chief David was so helpful and his infectious laugh brightened my day! I would like to ask if you can share the location or the name of the condo community you presented in the video.? We are retiring and planning a move to Playa
Hi, thank you so much - the tour was awesome, such a beautiful apartment that allows dogs. Can David share the name of the apartment complex? We are interested in moving to Playa as well in a few months...
@@ChefDeejays hello there! Nice to hear your story. I’m retired moved to Merida in 2020, moved to Playa in 2021. My must have is walking distance to the beach. Done! I’m sure we’ll run into each other at some point. Blessings!
As I sit here in my studio ($1,100 a month plus electric) in Playa, I can safely say that you are NOT getting a one bedroom apartment south of 307 for less than $1,200 US a month for a minimum of 6 months. There are some cheaper new places north of 307, but there you will want a car. I'll be here five months. My nephew waited too long to commit (digital nomad was in MXC and Medellin) and is paying $2,500 a month plus electric for a two bedroom. I will vacate end of April and head back to Michigan. With climate change the summer months are extremely hot and humid. but prices drop way down. First couple weeks of December were toasty too. Very pleasant right now though. I have a rusty old beach cruiser that I ride everywhere. That's the way to roll around town. I used to go to Maui for a few weeks every year - since 1983. Now, $1,100 will buy you _maybe_ a few days there. This is a wonderful place! Great food, beaches, music, and lots and lots of police patrolling. Hopefully, the train will be running up and down the coast this next year. The first segment just had its inaugural run last week. Fly into CUN and take the ADO bus to Playa. 250 pesos, new, AC, comfortable and a john. Taxis are very very expensive.
God, Brother love your video, I'm Afro-American retired now living in the Philippines 7 years looking for change. From Los Angeles 40+ years, Army brat, lived in Taiwan, Japan. Want to live closer to the States have twin brother who I love dearly. And lifelong friends living in Las Vegas. I just need 6-month visa. Going back to the states every 6-months no problem. Would love to keep in touch with you. You sold me.!
Love cancune and Playa. My husband kids and I live there for 3 months during the pandemic while we were getting our new home built in Florida. We love the cancune area just want to move there already our teenagers don't want to move as soon as they are of age we will me moving.
Dave should do house sharing and when someone leaves the Vegas place he can stay there and then back to Playa Del Carmen Also there’s no discrimination in Mexico that’s why I love Mexico everyone is kind and the CARTEL protect tourists not hurt tourists
I am planning to move to PDC in October. I am looking for an apartment to tent. I love, love love Chef David's unit. Can you tell me the name of his complex?
Hi Vanessa have you heard back from David about looking at apartment in his neighborhood? I’m planning on visiting in November and I want to look at apartments as well. Thanks
Great video! I would love to get more information on the condo community that he lived in. Please! I am on my way to PDC June 1! Thanks again for this content!!
they can be during the rainy season...anytime there is a lot of humidity unfortunately it comes with bugs - but not sure if it is as bad as it is in Merida.
I was born and raised here in the USA. Tired of the racism and general lack of common human decency. I am aware of problems in Mexico. There is no perfect place on earth. Humanity is incapable of perfection! However, I was pleased to hear of the national recognition of Afro Mexicans 2.5 million strong and I had a personal life changing experience on my own. I took a trip on my own to Merida Province years ago, sickened by the meat market of Cancun full of ugly Americans full of disrespect for Mexicans, I decided to climb Chichen Itza. I met the Maya peoples and learned about the culture. Casually I had never been treated with such kindness and genuine decency especially by the indigenous. Sweet people. Long story short, I would relocate definitely just to live simply with respect for the quality of life with peoples who still understand civility. Baja en La Playa are probably above my means but who knows what time and good fortune may bring⁉️ Nice presentation.
Thank you. We will be vacationing in the area in October. Do you have a realtor you recommend? We also have a dog so we are looking for a doggie friendly place.
oh for sure - contact Susi MacDonald - smdulcinea(at)gmail.com - i've done a few videos with her as well. you can check a recent that we filmed in Tulum - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oBdtuVMB-yQ.html but she also serves Playa Del Carmen
its hot and humid as hell over there and the drug cartels are extorting mom and pop shops in Playa del Crimen, it sucks, very high crime area and the mold will kill you!