I know you folks are from Canada, but "cowboy" or 'vaquero" culture started in Mexico. Anglo Americans learned in Texas how to be cowboy from Mexicans in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California.
The European Spaniards brought horses to Mexico. So this “culture” you are referring to is completely European and has nothing to do with with Mexico. Also, white Americans were familiar with horses for centuries before coming to North America.
Being from California, I always thought I’d retire in Mexico as it feels like home to me. But now I’m considering France instead, it’s not really more expensive than Mexico and in the long run I’d save money on healthcare. I do think the peso is going to continue to outpace the dollar. You make some very good points!
@@KARW37 Many parts of Europe are lovely but...being a part of the EU is a tax, so not likely for me. Plus there are many countries that are preparing for WWIII. Yes, you read that right. Do your research on the current conditions in Europe.
Ive visited mexico and also loved the friendly people even in tourist areas. Even friendlier? Vancouver B.C. natives are really incredible! Offering help no matter what we needed.
been in and out of Mexico for many years. Been sick here too, numerous times. Encountered excellent care. Still driving too. We're content with our friends too.
how old are you two? you don't look a day over 50... an btw, you think working locally is helping? you just took someone's job by doing that. Be the digital nomad and let the locals keep their jobs.
There is still very affordable housing in Mexico .The issue is if you move to a area with many expats you are going to pay more .Example Ajijic and lake Chapala is a very popular area with Americans and Canadians among other expats so the prices are somewhat high ,just drive about 15 -20 minutes away and your price will drop significantly and you will still be near the lake just at another part of the lake .Mexico is full of great deals you just might have to live along side locals instead of expats.
Unfortunately the prices in many areas has really gone up. I do think you are right and it is going to spread. The Mexico economy is strong these days and the strong peso ultimately makes it a deal breaker
Thank you. Very informative. I'm struggling and old news that Mexico is affordable just got thrown out the window! Ah well, a day late and a peso short! Good luck! ❤
Thank you, you both make some really great points. We just came from there, visit Queretaro, San Miguel Allende and Mexico city. We absolutely loved it. We visit 'cause we are/were thinking retiring there near future. But. yeah, prices aren't cheap. Housing is expensive, like American expensive. A nice house at an "affordable" price is hard to find, unless you would want to live in a more rural, outskirts area of any of these cities. So it was a bummer for us, we loved everything there, people, food and their strong culture. BTW, we also got sick with this stomach bug, It was awful, my husband could not enjoy his time there, his priority was always looking for a restroom every place we went, most of the time, we would cut our visit short 'cause he was in need of an emergency "restoration".
You could not pay us enough to move to Mexico Wise people know.This 'retire in mx' craze is always encouraged by not very smart people as has been my experience.Been there seen bad trends
Share your love of Mexico and your concern about the rising cost of everything there due to the strong peso. Looking forward to the better options you guys are exploring. Thank you ~
sorry but the problem isnt digital nomads any more than it is greedy landlords who are over charging and gentrifying their own neighborhoods by pricing locals out of thr markets.
Some wealthy people ruin every place they go by paying too much and the prices of course go up!! Tourists spots of course are first for this to happen but some people just don’t think they should maybe pay less on purpose so poorer folks can’t move too! ☺️
@@cwisaac22 They dont know enough about what they 'should' be paying and just pay the over priced rent, plus if they dont pay what is asked the next guy will.
Hi Guys I have Mexican Residency and you can work in Mexico legally if you are on a Permenant Resident Visa . A Temporary Resident Visa allows you many of the same liberty`s , but you CAN`T work on a Temporary Resident Visa .
Thankyou 4 this video. I already struggle with stomach aches (probably from overeating and or shouldn't eating dairy or. CArbs anymore?) Appreciate you adding that piece so I can test that out when I visit Mexico for the first time. Was thinking about retirement there in few yrs maybe but I agree with your guys thoughts so will see. Thanku again.
I ate tamales out of a shack that had a kitchen next to a bathroom near Rosarito, MX, in 2013, and somehow did not get sick. I am looking at it as a possible retirement place as well. I like Ensenada.
Good gut health is paramount no matter where you live. The more "good bugs' in your large and also in your small intestines, the healthier you will be. SIBO lives in your small intestines, most folks world wide have SIBO due to our poor diet, poisoned water, air and drugs. Can make SIBO yogurt to fix this problem. YT has videos on how to make it.
Super video, where did you folks end up settling, or have you not decided? We are from Ottawa as well and left for many of the same reasons. We've been in Argentina for 18 months but plan on settling in Costa Rica, I think. Columbia is of some interest, but the crime stats are a concern.
I see your points when it comes to the most well known expat hubs. But a good example of a great city and barely know if Aguscalientes city and state in Central México. Cheaper rents and food. And close to a lot of other places. And you'll find plenty of other cities if you have some basic Spanish and willing to learn. That would open a lot of new places. Saludos
Hi, Jose , I love Aguascalientes and want to find an apartment or a house to rent or buy, but I don't speak Spanish. Do you know any English speaking honest realtor in Aguascalientes ? Thanks.
@@eleonoravishenina5482 younger generations speak more English. At this moment I am not familiar with a realtor. My advise would be to try Airbnb first and maybe the person that helps you could connect you with some. No sure if I'm Facebook you'd be able to find any groups.
The problem is you can't live your life in Mexico like in the USA where you go out to eat anywhere and have no problems with intestinal infections. I lived in Mexico for 3 years and I always had issues with intestinal infections like amoebas, giardia, salmonella, etc. etc. I never went more than a month without getting something. It is sad because I love Mexico. It could be different for other people however I know there are parasite issues with the food and food handling because other people had the same problem. It is not just Montezuma's revenge it is parasites and bacteria. I wanted to retire in Mexico however this problem has stopped me.
I had a LOT of stomach issues in Mexico and I was very careful - never ate street food, washed my produce carefully. I was there for one year and travelled all over. The worst was in the Chapala area; a doctor there told me it was because of the dry air and dust…also the water. My airbnb told me her water was filtered (which I drank) but the doctor said the microbes still got there. I got 2 kinds of salmonella which were brutal landing me in hospital. I am normally very healthy as well. Also got sick in Isla Mujeres which I could not shake until I returned to Canada a few months later. I now take a probiotic and have some items recommended by my naturopath (like digestive enzymes). I have in the DR for a few months and the situation is much better. I also got covid in Mexico City. I had a hard time with the elevation there and in Central Mexico and could not adapt to it. You just never know until you try places yourself. So many Canadians and Americans love the Lake Chapala area but not for me!
Why would you ever drink tap water in a foreign country? I don’t even drink tap water in America unless it’s an emergency let alone in a foreign country. ALWAYS drink bottled water in foreign countries.
@@ShameenYakubu You did not pay attention to what I wrote: I said the water had a filtration system on it. I was in a different city in Mexico where the water was filtered directly from the tap the same way and had no problem.
@@melisherwood5300 no I read your comment just fine. Filter or not, it’s still from the tap. I don’t trust those sink filters at all. Drinking out of a sink in a foreign country is just crazy to me cuz I don’t even do that in America.
@@ShameenYakubu Bottled water comes from the tap too. Do you think it's magical and comes from an actual spring? Even worse, now you added microplastics to the mix.
Just FYI- Some people look at Costa Rica (not sure on land issues going on, but great medical care), or Panama. I personally am now focused on Panama. I need to visit it as soon as I can. Or maybe France or Germany (where I have relatives).
That is true: one can adapt to food etc and also can get sick from food anywhere. I got violently ill from German eggs. Not sure if it is because they do not refrigerate eggs or what. Ironically, I ate tamales out of a Rosarito, Mexico shack with a kitchen next to a bathroom and did NOT get sick. I also ate pizza in Mexico (did not get sick), and visited Valle de Guadalupe wineries in Baja and also did not get sick. Infrastructure is lagging in Mexico in relation to the total population, including expats living there, and that gives me pause on Mexico. This video is helpful for thinking about that. IE water shortages in Mexico.
Mas bien deben de pensar retirarse en su país de origen y no irse a un país que no es suyo solo por tomar ventaja financiera. Son muy criticones pero nunca veo que juzguen de la misma forma todas cosas malas que su país de origen tiene. Quédense en su casita (país)
