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I traveling mexico, at the moment i am at Aguascalientes: 1. its very clean compared to Guadalajara. 2.its much cheaper to rent/food 3. Nicest mexican locals I meet so far. 4. its much more relaxed, cars do stop for you. 5.its very walkable, I have not took a single bus or uber. 6. Weather is absolutely perfect, sunny, dry and coolish. 7.cops everywhere and it has good safety.
I'm an American living in Arizona, and I spent a month in Aquascalientes in the fall of 2023. It was my last stop during a 6 month visit to Mexico, having spent time in seven other cities, mostly in the central region. I found it to be beautiful, safe, very clean, loaded with good restaurants and cultural venues, and filled with hospitable people. Aquascalientes and Guanajuato were the highlights of my adventure.
@MexicoRelocationGuide Soooooo many reasons really. Nice people, amazing climate, very walkable, good public transport (once you learn the busses), delicious food, and sooooo much more!
My husband is from there and his family still lives there and we travel from DFW to visit often. I am surprised at how much they clean daily there including washing windows and sweeping & mopping before the business opens (the employees do it). The streets have alot of speed bumps and the interstates have crazy drivers that cut in and out of traffic especially the uber/taxi drivers. Door Dash is huge there but they deliver on scooters with backpack food bags. The healthcare is fabulous including dental. But, from my experience, Spanish is A MUST here for sure as English is pretty much non existent. Houses there typically have no air conditioning or heat or bath tubs. You can not drink the tap water but they have bottled water and delivery services. People are friendly however. There are places to exchange U.S. Dollars too but you can use your credit/debit card. And, they still pump your gas for you there lol. Go visit.
This looks like a beautiful city. I am from Chicago and love the idea of moving to a smaller city. Also, the climate seems very temperate. Thank you for sharing!
I like Aguascalientes but two things you need to know is Aguascalientes does have traffic and in late March there is the Feria de San Marcos and the entire city turns into the largest party in all of Mexico, it is all good if you like to party, but a lot of locals leave during that time.
We've driven through Aguascalientes a couple of times on our way to Bucerias, and the first thing that we noticed was how clean it was (Unfortunately, other more touristy places can be quite littered, but most of this is from the tourists and not the Mexicans😒). Something we didn't know is how big this place is. Because we just kept to the main highway that went through a pretty section of the city that had lots of shops, restaurants and plazas, we thought we were going through the main part of the city, like their downtown or main drag. I guess we'll have to go exploring the next time we're down😊. When we stopped for a bite to eat, we found that the people were very friendly, which seems to be norm in Mexico.
I love Aquas and have been thinking of relocating there from the other city I live in here in Mexico. Its a favorite because there are almost no gringos there. I hope this promo video doesn't cause an influx and drive up inflation.
@@gabrielort3531 Well it starts with Gua so you're sort of close. I wasn't a fan of GTO to be honest. Love GDL but there are some benefits to aguas over it
i have visited aguascalientes that past 3 summers for about a week each to escape the texas heat. the direct flights from texas are very convenient. i like the AGU airport better than CDMX or Queretaro airport the lack of tourists makes me feel like i'm living in mexico rather than south florida or so cal. i get to practice my spanish, the prices remain mexican not american (i feel QRO is a bit pricey for El Bajio and do not bother with places where americans flock to in Yucatan and Pacific coast) and few tourist traps like in most destinations for Americans in Mexico (i felt a QRO was a little more touristy than AGU, but i think QRO had better hotels that suited me). not only are there no american tourists, but also there are no european tourists which is unusual since europeans are more adventurous travelers than U.S. tourists (and very few mexican tourists) maybe slightly fewer things of interest to see than QRO, and not a UNESCO site like QRO except for 1 street in AGU. but enough stuff for me to feel like i'm in a former european colony along with some modern conveniences. not as lively as CDMX and maybe even QRO, but also more peaceful and calm than CDMX no signs of indigenous culture except for some jose contreras sculptures so that is unfortunate, but i enjoyed visiting the wineries and haciendas outside of the city. i also enjoyed the art museums in AGU and there are some live music performances sometimes around the plaza mayor safety and cleanliness are table stakes for me so that eliminates many cities like morelia (because michoacan can be risky), guanajuato (some risk also outside city) and all cities in states that are deemed risky on the u.s. state department travel advisory map of mexico. i noticed a lot of armed police my first year at plaza mayor in AGU, but not in the following 2 years. regardless, i find the centro safe i walk alot so haven't experienced traffic even on excursions outside of city. haven't figured out yovoy bus system yet, but have tried it and hope to learn more in future visits. i wish they would be bold and invest in light rail, streetcar or subway (that would really distinguish AGU from other cities in el bajio and reflect AGU's pro business sensibilities) slowly finding my favorite places to eat where locals dine (internet sites like trip advisor are not reliable). unfortunately, my favorite restaurant closed, but i've found plenty of other options. yes, AGU is very dry. nearly no rain in over 2 years prior to this past summer, but they had great rain this past summer and the countryside was green and verdant in wine country and the haciendas. i hope to visit again in future and see if i'm a good fit for AGU
Ive been to Aguascalientes many times. I have bad asthma. I have never had any trouble breathing there unlike some other areas of Mexico. The air actually feels very fresh. It’s a lovely town.
@@ge3877 the young lady she is from alemania and she moved to mexico city she said when she lived in her own country she suffered something of kind same but now she never suffered she felt great?
@@ubaldohernandez4116 I was doubtful that was the reality shown on the vlog. Thanks for the correction. I am contemplating moving to Morelia, where the traffic is a major issue, along with the water supply, which gets very low as the rainy season approaches.
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Water shortages can be common during the drought season depending where you live, whether you’re building is storing water or not. Luckily the whole country has gotten a lot of rain this year.
@@JBlinky67 Guadalajara and much of the State of Jalisco gets a lot of rain ... around 1200 mm every year. Aguacalientes is much drier, it only gets less than half of that (much like Los Angeles). However, that rain comes only in the rainy season. There is six months of the dry season
Mariana: Otra vez muchisimas gracias por un otro video con tanta informacion. A mi me gusta mucho Aguascalientes especialmente que no hay tantos Gringos, aunque soy un Gringo. LOL Tengo que visitarla en el futuro. Soy Residente Permanente, pero no se donde yo quiero vivir en Mexico ya todavia. Otra vez GRACIAS
@@LaurieSequana Gracias Laurie; Vivi muchos anos en Puerto Rico, cuando fui mas joven y tuve muchas opportunidades a viajar a Espana y casi todos los partes de Sur y Central America. A mi me encanta todos los idiomas! Otra vez gracias
Nice video! A friend visited there when my former company had some support based there. It sounds great, but with the small ex-pat presence I am guessing being fluent n Spanish is pretty much necessary. I am willing to learn, but not necessarily confident in my ability to do so....
you’ll definitely have a much easier time living in Aguascalientes if you know at least basic Spanish. Otherwise you’ll have to use a translator for most things
Aquascaliente seems like a nice state (Yes, a city too. It's both). But the streets and roads need a lot of work. I can see why auto shops are a big business there.
You forgot to show a video of places like Villa de Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion, Insurgentes, Potreros del Oeste, Pilar Blanco (and many others), which have many problems with violence, murders and drugs, or the problem of motorcycle gangs that roam the city on weekends without the authorities being able to contain them. Another problem that you don't mention in this video, is the serious water shortage that Aguascalientes is currently experiencing, which the municipality has not resolved after a year of taking possession of the water supply, and if we add to that the excessive growth of new settlements (fraccionamientos) approved with bribes by the PAN government, things don't look good with respect to water supply. By the way, if you are going to rent or buy a house, you have to make sure that it has something we call "cistena o aljibe", which is a large tank on the floor (preferably the garage) to store water and raise it to the tank that is above the house with a pump it because in most of Aguascalientes the water pressure is quite bad.
When you say centro houses that "need a bit of work", what do you mean exactly? Plumbing work, electrical work, structural work? Also given that it's not a big "expat" location, do you know of Spanish language schools?
I’m gay and before marriage was legalized in the States I lived there with my boyfriend (who is my husband now). I adore the city. This was back in the mid and upper 2000’s. I still have cuñados and amigos there so I visit frequently.
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There are several families living in Aguascalientes and it is pretty safe. we think you should come and see for yourself 😀. And we have a great local relocation tour guide that can show you around. Learn about our private relocation tours here- mexicorelocationguide.com/tours/
You are brave lady I want to check out Mexico but can't find anyone to go with. I haven't been brave enough to go it alone and I have a chihuahua🐕 lol. I'm from the US no I'm not looking for love just a friend to explore with. Pen pal might be a option for compatibility let me know. I do know your dog and I would make good friends 💯🆗☮️
I miss Aguascalientes, i had to relocate to Monterrey at my 26th birthday due to more opportunities but if i had the same income I do at the moment i would move back
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I traveling mexico, at the moment i am at Aguascalientes:
1. its very clean compared to Guadalajara.
2.its much cheaper to rent/food
3. Nicest mexican locals I meet so far.
4. its much more relaxed, cars do stop for you.
5.its very walkable, I have not took a single bus or uber.
6. Weather is absolutely perfect, sunny, dry and coolish.
7.cops everywhere and it has good safety.
I'm an American living in Arizona, and I spent a month in Aquascalientes in the fall of 2023. It was my last stop during a 6 month visit to Mexico, having spent time in seven other cities, mostly in the central region. I found it to be beautiful, safe, very clean, loaded with good restaurants and cultural venues, and filled with hospitable people. Aquascalientes and Guanajuato were the highlights of my adventure.
Sounds like you had a great time! Aquascalientes is indeed a hidden gem.
My wife and I moved to Aguascalientes a month ago, and we love it!
Nice! What made you decide on Aguascalientes
@MexicoRelocationGuide Soooooo many reasons really. Nice people, amazing climate, very walkable, good public transport (once you learn the busses), delicious food, and sooooo much more!
Do many of the locals speak English?
@@eddiebronston More do than I originally thought, but it is super helpful to learn Spanish if you're going to live here.
@@eddiebronston Not Many, but we have found that English spoken is been growing
My husband is from there and his family still lives there and we travel from DFW to visit often. I am surprised at how much they clean daily there including washing windows and sweeping & mopping before the business opens (the employees do it). The streets have alot of speed bumps and the interstates have crazy drivers that cut in and out of traffic especially the uber/taxi drivers. Door Dash is huge there but they deliver on scooters with backpack food bags. The healthcare is fabulous including dental. But, from my experience, Spanish is A MUST here for sure as English is pretty much non existent. Houses there typically have no air conditioning or heat or bath tubs. You can not drink the tap water but they have bottled water and delivery services. People are friendly however. There are places to exchange U.S. Dollars too but you can use your credit/debit card. And, they still pump your gas for you there lol. Go visit.
This looks like a beautiful city. I am from Chicago and love the idea of moving to a smaller city. Also, the climate seems very temperate. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for the info amiga! Very good, much appreciated.
De nada!
Aguascalientes is a beautiful city. Very walkable in most places. The centro historico is nice. -Marc
What a great look at this city, thanks!
Yes Aguascalientes it's an amazing city ❤
I like Aguascalientes but two things you need to know is Aguascalientes does have traffic and in late March there is the Feria de San Marcos and the entire city turns into the largest party in all of Mexico, it is all good if you like to party, but a lot of locals leave during that time.
Aguascalientes calls itself the "land of good people." It's true. Viva Aguascalientesmmmm!
Viva!
Al fin! Al fin voltean a ver a Aguascalientes...
La ciudad menos valorada, pero la mejor para vivir.
Great information ..another option !!👍
We've driven through Aguascalientes a couple of times on our way to Bucerias, and the first thing that we noticed was how clean it was (Unfortunately, other more touristy places can be quite littered, but most of this is from the tourists and not the Mexicans😒).
Something we didn't know is how big this place is. Because we just kept to the main highway that went through a pretty section of the city that had lots of shops, restaurants and plazas, we thought we were going through the main part of the city, like their downtown or main drag. I guess we'll have to go exploring the next time we're down😊.
When we stopped for a bite to eat, we found that the people were very friendly, which seems to be norm in Mexico.
Thank you for an insightful video!🥰
I lived in CDMX three years ago and loved it. I'm now in Europe but I would definitely check this area out if I moved back.
Thank you for this informative video.
Aguascalientes is a beautiful and a safe city!!
What is the water situation in Aguascalientes?
I'm so glad this is back up! :-)
Yay! Us too
Nice video enjoyed it!
Wonderful, lovely place.
I love Aquas and have been thinking of relocating there from the other city I live in here in Mexico. Its a favorite because there are almost no gringos there. I hope this promo video doesn't cause an influx and drive up inflation.
I bet "the other City" is Guanajuato 😜!
@@gabrielort3531 Well it starts with Gua so you're sort of close. I wasn't a fan of GTO to be honest. Love GDL but there are some benefits to aguas over it
Thank you for the awesome video! Are there any other Mexican Centro's like Mazatlan renovated centro area? It is very bonito!
I really enjoy your channel
I'm from Aguascalientes, as long as you live near downtown or in the north zone you should be good
Naaa, I am Hidrocalido and you can live inn vista alegre, Bosques. Campestre o another coto at north and you will be fine
"You should be good" and "you will be fine".....what are we talking about?? 😜!
i have visited aguascalientes that past 3 summers for about a week each to escape the texas heat.
the direct flights from texas are very convenient. i like the AGU airport better than CDMX or Queretaro airport
the lack of tourists makes me feel like i'm living in mexico rather than south florida or so cal. i get to practice my spanish, the prices remain mexican not american (i feel QRO is a bit pricey for El Bajio and do not bother with places where americans flock to in Yucatan and Pacific coast) and few tourist traps like in most destinations for Americans in Mexico (i felt a QRO was a little more touristy than AGU, but i think QRO had better hotels that suited me). not only are there no american tourists, but also there are no european tourists which is unusual since europeans are more adventurous travelers than U.S. tourists (and very few mexican tourists)
maybe slightly fewer things of interest to see than QRO, and not a UNESCO site like QRO except for 1 street in AGU. but enough stuff for me to feel like i'm in a former european colony along with some modern conveniences. not as lively as CDMX and maybe even QRO, but also more peaceful and calm than CDMX
no signs of indigenous culture except for some jose contreras sculptures so that is unfortunate, but i enjoyed visiting the wineries and haciendas outside of the city. i also enjoyed the art museums in AGU and there are some live music performances sometimes around the plaza mayor
safety and cleanliness are table stakes for me so that eliminates many cities like morelia (because michoacan can be risky), guanajuato (some risk also outside city) and all cities in states that are deemed risky on the u.s. state department travel advisory map of mexico. i noticed a lot of armed police my first year at plaza mayor in AGU, but not in the following 2 years. regardless, i find the centro safe
i walk alot so haven't experienced traffic even on excursions outside of city. haven't figured out yovoy bus system yet, but have tried it and hope to learn more in future visits. i wish they would be bold and invest in light rail, streetcar or subway (that would really distinguish AGU from other cities in el bajio and reflect AGU's pro business sensibilities)
slowly finding my favorite places to eat where locals dine (internet sites like trip advisor are not reliable). unfortunately, my favorite restaurant closed, but i've found plenty of other options.
yes, AGU is very dry. nearly no rain in over 2 years prior to this past summer, but they had great rain this past summer and the countryside was green and verdant in wine country and the haciendas.
i hope to visit again in future and see if i'm a good fit for AGU
How's the air quality?
Very clean it's not like LA or Mexico city..
Ive been to Aguascalientes many times. I have bad asthma. I have never had any trouble breathing there unlike some other areas of Mexico. The air actually feels very fresh. It’s a lovely town.
@@ge3877 the young lady she is from alemania and she moved to mexico city she said when she lived in her own country she suffered something of kind same but now she never suffered she felt great?
I was surprised to see how little traffic there is compared to other metro areas in Mexico with a population of over one million.
@@jackwilliams9114 actually there is a lot of traffic.
@@ubaldohernandez4116 I was doubtful that was the reality shown on the vlog. Thanks for the correction. I am contemplating moving to Morelia, where the traffic is a major issue, along with the water supply, which gets very low as the rainy season approaches.
a lot or a little traffic is completely relative and depends on the time of day, and from what side of town you are traveling to 😉. Saludos!
I know Aguascalientes and the traffic can get crazy. Not CDMX crazy, but during the week there is definitely traffic.
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THIS IS A GREAT VIDEO! ONLY THING IT MIGHT BE MISSING IS A BRIEF LOOK AT OPTIONS FOR TRANSPORT FROM THE AIRPORT, BUT I GUESS WE CAN FIND THOSE OUT ELSEWHERE🤗!
Is it safe to travel from the us to aguascalientes by vehicle?
Certainly! We recommend staying on the toll roads, driving only during the day, and make sure you have Mexican auto insurance
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How's the water supply?
Water shortages can be common during the drought season depending where you live, whether you’re building is storing water or not. Luckily the whole country has gotten a lot of rain this year.
@@MexicoRelocationGuide Are there ares that don't have shortage issues?
@@JBlinky67 Guadalajara and much of the State of Jalisco gets a lot of rain ... around 1200 mm every year. Aguacalientes is much drier, it only gets less than half of that (much like Los Angeles). However, that rain comes only in the rainy season. There is six months of the dry season
Mariana: Otra vez muchisimas gracias por un otro video con tanta informacion. A mi me gusta mucho Aguascalientes especialmente que no hay tantos Gringos, aunque soy un Gringo. LOL Tengo que visitarla en el futuro. Soy Residente Permanente, pero no se donde yo quiero vivir en Mexico ya todavia. Otra vez GRACIAS
Muy bien español
@@LaurieSequana Gracias Laurie; Vivi muchos anos en Puerto Rico, cuando fui mas joven y tuve muchas opportunidades a viajar a Espana y casi todos los partes de Sur y Central America. A mi me encanta todos los idiomas! Otra vez gracias
what part of aguas calientes 350 dollars rental per month?
We recommend looking on Facebook marketplace and you’ll see the ranges of prices. Also word of mouth is really helpful.
Nice video! A friend visited there when my former company had some support based there. It sounds great, but with the small ex-pat presence I am guessing being fluent n Spanish is pretty much necessary. I am willing to learn, but not necessarily confident in my ability to do so....
you’ll definitely have a much easier time living in Aguascalientes if you know at least basic Spanish. Otherwise you’ll have to use a translator for most things
@@MexicoRelocationGuide Thanks for the reply....that is what I thought.
Aquascaliente seems like a nice state (Yes, a city too. It's both). But the streets and roads need a lot of work. I can see why auto shops are a big business there.
Is it safe to travel from us by car?
Yes- we recommend staying on toll roads, and driving only during the daytime
I take care of my mother does anyone know what the cost of in home caregiver services run approximately monthly?
it can range from $10k-$50k pesos a month
@@MexicoRelocationGuide thank you
You forgot to show a video of places like Villa de Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion, Insurgentes, Potreros del Oeste, Pilar Blanco (and many others), which have many problems with violence, murders and drugs, or the problem of motorcycle gangs that roam the city on weekends without the authorities being able to contain them. Another problem that you don't mention in this video, is the serious water shortage that Aguascalientes is currently experiencing, which the municipality has not resolved after a year of taking possession of the water supply, and if we add to that the excessive growth of new settlements (fraccionamientos) approved with bribes by the PAN government, things don't look good with respect to water supply.
By the way, if you are going to rent or buy a house, you have to make sure that it has something we call "cistena o aljibe", which is a large tank on the floor (preferably the garage) to store water and raise it to the tank that is above the house with a pump it because in most of Aguascalientes the water pressure is quite bad.
El mamador de mamadores a llegado jajajaja.ridiculo.
When you say centro houses that "need a bit of work", what do you mean exactly? Plumbing work, electrical work, structural work? Also given that it's not a big "expat" location, do you know of Spanish language schools?
we didn’t go inside so we don’t know the extent of the work needed. Just judging from the exterior 😀 saludos
When is the fair please?
in April
@@clygnetrony thank you!
I’m gay and before marriage was legalized in the States I lived there with my boyfriend (who is my husband now). I adore the city. This was back in the mid and upper 2000’s. I still have cuñados and amigos there so I visit frequently.
Hola que tal....me interesa, por favor información
hola Alma! con gusto.
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I have been finding new 🏡 3bd 3bth 5800. Pesos! That's 300.Usd! And that's on fb which is greater marked up! NOT 1100. UD!
Yeap there are a lot of gems out there if you search. Just be careful because there are also a lot of scams. Do your due diligence. Saludos!
Please delete this video. 😂 I fear this gem will become like San Miguel with a flood of expats.
@@CurtisMoe toda mi familia vive alla y aunque me pagaran no regreso.
@@silverlining6259 porque?
@@neoy.1072 no me gusta para vivir,solo visitar.
I live here, and I wholeheartedly agree with ya!
You sound like an American who's talking about Mexicans....
Sincerely,
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Thank you for this video. How is this city for a single middle aged woman on her own? With a dog .lol
There are several families living in Aguascalientes and it is pretty safe. we think you should come and see for yourself 😀. And we have a great local relocation tour guide that can show you around. Learn about our private relocation tours here- mexicorelocationguide.com/tours/
You are brave lady I want to check out Mexico but can't find anyone to go with. I haven't been brave enough to go it alone and I have a chihuahua🐕 lol. I'm from the US no I'm not looking for love just a friend to explore with. Pen pal might be a option for compatibility let me know. I do know your dog and I would make good friends 💯🆗☮️
any gambling casino's down there--its how i make my extra money--
Clover, Play City and many more - San Marfcos Fair Casino is amazing as well (although only lasts 25 days each year)
1. It's not that safe. It looks safer than it is.
2. It's a 6 hour drive to Mexico City.
3. I like Queretaro more.
Could you say more about the safety issues there?
I miss Aguascalientes, i had to relocate to Monterrey at my 26th birthday due to more opportunities but if i had the same income I do at the moment i would move back
Te falta la cd de chihuahua. De las mas infravaloradas del pais.
Ya no hay agua 😂