I visited Guadalajara this last September and had an amazing time. We visited many of the towns you mentioned, they were all very beautiful! Can't wait until we go back this summer ❤️
You do a very nice job of presentation of videos. I am a member of your relocation guide and I enjoy it very much. I’m hoping to move to Mexico when I retire. Thank you for all the information you provide. It makes me feel comfortable and reassured that I will not have normal issues upon my move.
Oh! Mariana!! I love your videos! I'm having a simple dinner and watching your latest video!!! thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏 I love your voice 🙌🏼👍🏻 and your beautiful Smiling Face 😀!! I remember you being a 🌞 Guest 🌞 on my Friends Cindy and Fred's (retire in Mexico) TH-cam. We we 4eally go back a few years my darling sweet friend 🌞 Keep up the Fabulous Work! 🌞I am waiting on my passport Now! I love ❤️❤️❤️ you and all of Mexico! First of all The People 🙌🏼. Next the History!! Architecture!!! Colors of Life 🙌🏼🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
Mari tus vídeos San increíbles... me encanta las informaciones que usted siempre la compartes con nosotros. As usual awesome videos and Fantastic info.
My Niece and her boyfriend just flew back from Guadalajara, Mexico. That was her first time, she loved it so much she says she wants to go back. I have been to GDL. but that was back in 1980 went with a couple of friends, even back then I loved it. It was so beautiful and green. Her boyfriend wants to buy property out there because he has family living there. Los Angeles is way too expensive to live for young couples. I keep telling them to save every penny you have, but things have changed since I was young. I bought a house here brand new in 1983 for $179,000 but I worked seven days a week back then and saved money. Now the house's here are selling for 1.2 million. The house across the street has the same floor plan as mine and it sold for 1.3 million recently. California is expensive to live.
I spent this past New Year's in GDL; I also visited Chapala and Ajijic. What a cool, chill city! I may come back next month to do a working vacation since the weather is perfect and its just a super short flight from my home in San Antonio.
I lived in GDL almost 15 years Back in the 90's and 2000's. I saw the city grow enormously. half of Zapopan did not exist back then. I lived in Providencia and the first apartment I had , I was paying only $80 us dollars for a 2 bedroom. The city was almost empty back then. I could have driven around the city in almost half an hour. Back then the best mall was La gran Plaza and Plaza Del sol, in fact They were the only malls in the city except for Plaza Patria and Mexico. There were few high rises in Povidencia only. The best car was Ford Mustang and Chevy corvette. I used to go everywhere with taxi which used to cost me around 10 or 15 pesos. it was cheaper than gas, and I believe bus ticket was around 1.5 pesos. everything was limited back then specially The amount of restaurants, bars around the city. There was only 2 sushi spots and 2 Chinese restaurant which were disgusting. on Sunday morning there were only 2 places to go, IHOP on ave Americas and Tortas Tonos in providencia. My favorite places to go after clubs were either tacos arabes or dogos manuel both on minerva. and the best taco place was on chapultepec. I can go on and on about Guadalajara. My favorite spot to go on sunday night was The glass house on ave vallarta in fornt of Yaquis in Plaza eximoda. I had the best of time in guadalajara and made lots of friends. Great memories
Wow thank you for this!! I will be visiting Guadalajara for el mes de agosto y estoy buscando un piso para un mes pero los Airbnbs están muy cara, puedes advisome?
Hi, great video...thank you. I m planning a long visit to Guadelajara in a few months, to check about retiring there. Would love to communicate with you before. Regards, Yair
Going to be visiting friends in GDL soon and searching for info in youtube, stumbled upon ur channel and decided to follow. My friends will all be working the day I arrive and cant pick me up, id like to take an Uber but someone told me this is not possible in GDL airport that i have to walk out of the airport. is this true? and if so do you have a video on how to take Uber from GDL airport because i cant find anything on the subject. Suggestions will be greatly appreciated thank u.
To all US, and Canada people Mexico is a great place to retire any place in the Country just take time where you want to retire give it a weeks or months ask around for rentals you'll find cheaper places
We spent a week in GDL and loved it! But I was fixated on a place with small town vibes. None to little traffic, no hustle or bustle, just laid back but with the amenities of a variety of fruits and vegetables, great restaurants (including sidewalk vendors), museums, art supplies (I too am an artist!), neighborhoods that allow for knowing each other, creating community, families, and dogs (I have a service dog that must go with me everywhere!). So where then? Currently living in Huatulco but it is quickly being taken over with gentrification, pushing out the local Mexicans and expats living on fixed incomes, bringing with it the rude drivers of bigger cities, and a few unsavories with their scams and thefts. We used to be able to say HUX is the safest and most honest town in all of Mexico. Taxi drivers were known for driving around and round to find the passenger he'd just dropped off, who left their camera or bag in his taxi, and they continue to do it till the passenger is found. Not sure how that's handled these days, but you don't see these stories being shared on FB's Huatulco group much any more.
feel good that Starlink is operating in Mexico as well, the price of $1,1100 MXN ($55 USD) monthly is much better than in the States (I believe it’s $120 in the States?), just wonder from the audience has anyone already been using Starlink in Mexico ? how is your personal experience with Starlink? is it fast and reliable? I’m asking this because planning to live relatively rural area of Mexico, the best part about Starlink is internet from the satélites not depending on any cable, so Starlink is operating in Mexico, and it should be covering the whole Mexico, in rural areas Starlink will have adavantages over traditional fiber internet companies, and I guess Starlink will be the only option in rural areas?
Starlink can be great in most rural areas that don't have coverage but if the starlink antenna cannot get a signal then you will not have internet. You have to be aligned to a satellite which doesn't always happen. And you also need a pretty clear area so you can get a good sky connection. Meaning that if you don't have access to a roof top it could be hard to get a signal.
@@MexicoRelocationGuide that cons of Starlink needs sky access is well known, also means in city area with high-rise buildings, probably hard to find sky access and not a good choice; but when in urban area, 50km or 100km away to city area, it will be easy to find a cheap house with no high buildings nearby, and in rural areas too, where fiber cable connections might not be very well; So that is where Starlink internet shows full advantage, Urban and Rural areas are Starlink’s best use cases, can free us from find housing to anywhere of the country; I personally know Starlink in USA pretty well, just haven’t seen many Mexicans talking about Starlink in use yet, not sure if same quality as Starlink in USA?
I really enjoyed the video. I am sure putting something together for such a large town is difficult. What about banking in Mexico? Is it difficult to open an account? Can you get by without one?
Thank you for watching! It’s not difficult to open an account- however the requirements vary from bank to bank. Many foreigners from the US living in Mexico have a Charles Schwab account because they don’t charge intl fees or atm fees. They withdraw money and just accept the exchange rate. Or they send money to themselves Using Remitly
There truly isn't a neighborhood like "la roma" in GDL. However, recently colonia Americana was named the coolest neighborhood in the world. And it is in Guadalajara
It's similar but better because the lake regulates the temperature so it's always a few degrees nicer (cooler in the hot days or warmer in the cold nights)
The city can shut off services like the water and electricity for a "short period of time" to certain neighborhoods? How long can that be usually? Even if the city or landlord gives prior warning, it sounds highly inconvenient and might be dangerous? Maybe that's why Mariana moved to Texas?
It’s usually 1-2 hours. And no, that’s not the reason we moved to Texas when I was little. My parents moved for business I now split my time between Mexico City and Texas
One of the BEST videos about Guadalajara Mexico!!!!!! I must plan a trip!...or a stay!
I lived in GDL for seven months. Can't wait to go back. Loved it.
I visited Guadalajara this last September and had an amazing time. We visited many of the towns you mentioned, they were all very beautiful! Can't wait until we go back this summer ❤️
Thanks for sharing!
The third light rail line is operating as of Feb 2023
*did you get laid?*
❤ soy de Guadalajara Jalisco México, me encanta como das a conocer la ciudad que me vió nacer, todos son bienvenidos a Guadalajara ❤
I've been to GDL several times over the years. I've always enjoyed my time there. I was there last year and will be going back in a couple of weeks.
@@Rhaspun I’m too Americanized so I’m afraid of danger even tho I live in America … lolol
Thank you for including some of the history of the city! Fascinating!
Glad you enjoyed it!
You do a very nice job of presentation of videos. I am a member of your relocation guide and I enjoy it very much. I’m hoping to move to Mexico when I retire. Thank you for all the information you provide. It makes me feel comfortable and reassured that I will not have normal issues upon my move.
Welcome aboard! Thanks for your valuable time
I've always wanted to visit Guadalajara! Thanks. Great video.
Thanks for stopping by
Thank you, Mariana, for this video! I visited for a business trip and completely fell in love with the city. I'd LOVE to make it my home! ❤
you can do it! and if you need our help, we’ve got you
Thanks for the excellent travel videos. We are coming to Mexico in Feb 24, and Guadalajara is now at the top of our list!
wow wow wow, I have never considered Guadalajara. Thank you for your most excellent presentation! I can't wait to visit
A mi me encanto Guadalajara.......Gracias Mariana!!!!
Que bien Tom! A mi tambien me gusta mucho. Es una super ciudad.
Oh! Mariana!! I love your videos! I'm having a simple dinner and watching your latest video!!! thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏 I love your voice 🙌🏼👍🏻 and your beautiful Smiling Face 😀!! I remember you being a 🌞 Guest 🌞 on my Friends Cindy and Fred's (retire in Mexico) TH-cam.
We we 4eally go back a few years my darling sweet friend 🌞 Keep up the Fabulous Work! 🌞I am waiting on my passport Now! I love ❤️❤️❤️ you and all of Mexico! First of all The People 🙌🏼. Next the History!! Architecture!!! Colors of Life 🙌🏼🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
How nice of you Sandy! Thanks for the words of encouragement
I absolutely love this channel ❤️
Glad you enjoy it!
GDL amazing city!!! the perl of the west😍😍
i was in lake Chapala last year in September, and want to visit Guadalajara for few days and ajijc this summer.
Mari tus vídeos San increíbles... me encanta las informaciones que usted siempre la compartes con nosotros. As usual awesome videos and Fantastic info.
Gracias! Es un placer
I can't wait to visit that HUGE mercado and try all of those foods! ~Gina
wooo woo!
May I suggest a torta ahogada.
My Niece and her boyfriend just flew back from Guadalajara, Mexico. That was her first time, she loved it so much she says she wants to go back. I have been to GDL. but that was back in 1980 went with a couple of friends, even back then I loved it. It was so beautiful and green. Her boyfriend wants to buy property out there because he has family living there. Los Angeles is way too expensive to live for young couples. I keep telling them to save every penny you have, but things have changed since I was young. I bought a house here brand new in 1983 for $179,000 but I worked seven days a week back then and saved money. Now the house's here are selling for 1.2 million. The house across the street has the same floor plan as mine and it sold for 1.3 million recently. California is expensive to live.
Glad i've just found your channel! Recently I was in Guadalajara and loved it! You have a new subscriber! 🙂
Thanks for subbing! Check out the site for more details on cities around Mexico
Mexicorelocationguide.com/blog
@@MexicoRelocationGuide I will check it out, we are currently in CDMX, looking at other places :-)
It was Awesome and I'm thinking to move to Mexico....
I was also raised in guadalajara a few years before moving to california. I never imagined that jalisco was a very appealing state for expats
You have no idea. Foreigners love the beautiful Jalisco
thanks a lot for this video!
This is awesome thank you so much for making this video. It's very informative.
Glad it was helpful! We also have a lot of resources on our page mexicorelocationguide.com/
This is the best video of Guadalajara , it’s have everything you need to Know.
Thank you! We try very hard to make the best content in moving to Mexico
you really sold me to move to Guadalajara
Awesome! Let us know what you think
Beautiful and very informed video!❤
I spent this past New Year's in GDL; I also visited Chapala and Ajijic. What a cool, chill city! I may come back next month to do a working vacation since the weather is perfect and its just a super short flight from my home in San Antonio.
Very good documental explained history 🙏🏽👍🏼👌🏼
Thorough and beautiful video! I’m itching to visit the area.
Go for it!
I lived in GDL almost 15 years Back in the 90's and 2000's. I saw the city grow enormously. half of Zapopan did not exist back then. I lived in Providencia and the first apartment I had , I was paying only $80 us dollars for a 2 bedroom. The city was almost empty back then. I could have driven around the city in almost half an hour. Back then the best mall was La gran Plaza and Plaza Del sol, in fact They were the only malls in the city except for Plaza Patria and Mexico. There were few high rises in Povidencia only. The best car was Ford Mustang and Chevy corvette. I used to go everywhere with taxi which used to cost me around 10 or 15 pesos. it was cheaper than gas, and I believe bus ticket was around 1.5 pesos. everything was limited back then specially The amount of restaurants, bars around the city. There was only 2 sushi spots and 2 Chinese restaurant which were disgusting. on Sunday morning there were only 2 places to go, IHOP on ave Americas and Tortas Tonos in providencia. My favorite places to go after clubs were either tacos arabes or dogos manuel both on minerva. and the best taco place was on chapultepec. I can go on and on about Guadalajara. My favorite spot to go on sunday night was The glass house on ave vallarta in fornt of Yaquis in Plaza eximoda. I had the best of time in guadalajara and made lots of friends. Great memories
great and informative video. thank you!
Thanks for watching it. Do you think you'd want to live in Guadalajara?
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Great job, M.
Muchas gracias
Wow thank you for this!! I will be visiting Guadalajara for el mes de agosto y estoy buscando un piso para un mes pero los Airbnbs están muy cara, puedes advisome?
For something short term, we actually do recommend Airbnb because most landlords will want at least a 6 month commitment.
Hi, great video...thank you. I m planning a long visit to Guadelajara in a few months, to check about retiring there. Would love to communicate with you before. Regards, Yair
Check out our site for more information
Mexicorelocationguide.com/blog/
Great job, Mariana.
Thanks for watching
Watching from Fort Worth, TX.
How much do luttle houses cost to buy
Going to be visiting friends in GDL soon and searching for info in youtube, stumbled upon ur channel and decided to follow. My friends will all be working the day I arrive and cant pick me up, id like to take an Uber but someone told me this is not possible in GDL airport that i have to walk out of the airport. is this true? and if so do you have a video on how to take Uber from GDL airport because i cant find anything on the subject. Suggestions will be greatly appreciated thank u.
You won’t get picked up by Uber at the airports in MX- but taxis are safe and reliable
Hola. Que me recomiendas. Que área para visitar. Es mi primera vez visitando. Voy en marzo no se en que área buscar hotel. Muchas gracias. !!!!
To all US, and Canada people Mexico is a great place to retire any place in the Country just take time where you want to retire give it a weeks or months ask around for rentals you'll find cheaper places
Exactly- Great advice. The cheaper rentals take more time to find and most of the time you won't find them online
We spent a week in GDL and loved it! But I was fixated on a place with small town vibes. None to little traffic, no hustle or bustle, just laid back but with the amenities of a variety of fruits and vegetables, great restaurants (including sidewalk vendors), museums, art supplies (I too am an artist!), neighborhoods that allow for knowing each other, creating community, families, and dogs (I have a service dog that must go with me everywhere!). So where then? Currently living in Huatulco but it is quickly being taken over with gentrification, pushing out the local Mexicans and expats living on fixed incomes, bringing with it the rude drivers of bigger cities, and a few unsavories with their scams and thefts. We used to be able to say HUX is the safest and most honest town in all of Mexico. Taxi drivers were known for driving around and round to find the passenger he'd just dropped off, who left their camera or bag in his taxi, and they continue to do it till the passenger is found. Not sure how that's handled these days, but you don't see these stories being shared on FB's Huatulco group much any more.
feel good that Starlink is operating in Mexico as well, the price of $1,1100 MXN ($55 USD) monthly is much better than in the States (I believe it’s $120 in the States?), just wonder from the audience has anyone already been using Starlink in Mexico ? how is your personal experience with Starlink? is it fast and reliable?
I’m asking this because planning to live relatively rural area of Mexico, the best part about Starlink is internet from the satélites not depending on any cable, so Starlink is operating in Mexico, and it should be covering the whole Mexico, in rural areas Starlink will have adavantages over traditional fiber internet companies, and I guess Starlink will be the only option in rural areas?
Starlink can be great in most rural areas that don't have coverage but if the starlink antenna cannot get a signal then you will not have internet. You have to be aligned to a satellite which doesn't always happen. And you also need a pretty clear area so you can get a good sky connection. Meaning that if you don't have access to a roof top it could be hard to get a signal.
@@MexicoRelocationGuide that cons of Starlink needs sky access is well known, also means in city area with high-rise buildings, probably hard to find sky access and not a good choice; but when in urban area, 50km or 100km away to city area, it will be easy to find a cheap house with no high buildings nearby, and in rural areas too, where fiber cable connections might not be very well; So that is where Starlink internet shows full advantage,
Urban and Rural areas are Starlink’s best use cases, can free us from find housing to anywhere of the country;
I personally know Starlink in USA pretty well, just haven’t seen many Mexicans talking about Starlink in use yet, not sure if same quality as Starlink in USA?
I really enjoyed the video. I am sure putting something together for such a large town is difficult.
What about banking in Mexico? Is it difficult to open an account? Can you get by without one?
Thank you for watching!
It’s not difficult to open an account- however the requirements vary from bank to bank.
Many foreigners from the US living in Mexico have a Charles Schwab account because they don’t charge intl fees or atm fees. They withdraw money and just accept the exchange rate.
Or they send money to themselves Using Remitly
Very pretty video ❤😊
Thank you! 😊 we are so glad you like it
Do they have walmart (time sensitive)
What parts of Guadalajara have nice natural swimming areas?
What neighborhood would you say is the “La Roma” equivalent in Guadalajara as far as feel and construct
There truly isn't a neighborhood like "la roma" in GDL. However, recently colonia Americana was named the coolest neighborhood in the world. And it is in Guadalajara
How's the water situation? I heard that's been a problem recently or was it just a temporary problem?
The water situation didn’t affect Guadalajara like it does many parts of Mexico
Are there traditional apartments and houses in Guadalajara?
What do you mean by traditional?
@@MexicoRelocationGuide Mexican style homes
@@MichelleMyBelle59 and what do you Mexican style homes? I'm Mexican from Guadalajara and I don't understand your question.
I wanted to move there from Canada for the temperate climate but now I'm thinking it's too big. Is the weather in Lake Chapala the same?
It’s about the same
How do I book a relocation tour for Guadalajara?
On our site mexicorelocationguide.com/tours
Better!!
It's similar but better because the lake regulates the temperature so it's always a few degrees nicer (cooler in the hot days or warmer in the cold nights)
I'd like to come tour and maybe buy a home in one of the small towns nearby.
B there in two weeks
What if you don’t have an Aval?
You can buy a póliza de arrendamiento or negotiate a higher deposit or something similar
*can I find a studio rent solo near Guadalajara under 300$ usd a month?*
Yes. It all depends on which area of GDL
Need some honest opinion: Would it be safe for Asian foreigner to live here? Any safety concerns?
Specifically is it safe for Asians? You’re in no more danger than any ethnicity 😉
@@MexicoRelocationGuide Had this doubt cause I imagine there will be much less asians in Guadalajara, and I don't speak too much Spanish😶
@@MexicoRelocationGuide Thanks for the response though! What are some of the safer communities in Guadalajara?
no..USA is safer for asian and blacks....stay in USA
Would you be interested in chatting in person about Guadalajara and relocating?
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The city can shut off services like the water and electricity for a "short period of time" to certain neighborhoods? How long can that be usually? Even if the city or landlord gives prior warning, it sounds highly inconvenient and might be dangerous? Maybe that's why Mariana moved to Texas?
It’s usually 1-2 hours. And no, that’s not the reason we moved to Texas when I was little. My parents moved for business
I now split my time between Mexico City and Texas
@@MexicoRelocationGuide hi, what’s the reason for the shut off? How often does it happen?
@@auntielu4394 t’s usually 1-2 hours.
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