I live in Joco, have lived here for many years and I am a Mexican national. I have come across a good number of "expats" that have moved here without learning a word of Spanish, and they complain because the locals "don't" speak english. Please let your viewers know, that they need to LEARN SPANISH if they want live in Joco so their day to day life is easier.
When I retired in 2010 we moved to my wife's home town of Jocotepec , love it here because it is not a gringoized town , as far as rentals go , they can be hard to find as it seams they don't put up "Se Renta " signs , it's mostly word of mouth , it might also be because these rentals are not up to Expat standards , no heat , a/c or hot water , I know of at least 6 rentals on my street , never seen a rental sign , The bus to Guad . is the" Derecto " , it by passes the city of Chapala .
Did u buy or rent? I am really interested in Joco and the rent and buy prices from locals. We speak Spanish so there isn't a problem renting or buying in the area. We picture a nice house on one floor for us with a pool and lots of fruit trees..guava, figs, lemons, pomegranates, bananas...How much a 3 bed home like that can cost? Mexican style, but in good shape
@@Radio280 Very few homes near Joco center have pools, but fruit trees yes. I found a 2bedroom 2 bath needs fixing with big back yard for $100k dollars. Smaller worst shape home can cost half, nicer can be 2 or 3 times cost.
IMO this is the finest video you have produced todate. It identifies/discusses shopping, healthcare, transportation and cost of living specific to Jocotopec vs Mexico or Jailisco in general. While the festivals play a role, those tend to be flash items for the casual visitor. I hope that this format will continue as you portray what Mexico has to offer those of us humble enough to partake. Gracias, Bill
Both my parents are from JOCOTEPEC, I grew up going once a year until I was 15yrs old. I'm now 34 and just went last year and WOW has it changed for good. It's more beautiful than it was🤍I can't wait to go back again this year. U did a beautiful video on my beautiful pride
Very good report. Thanks! I am planning to retire and move to Joco in the beginning of next year. I am a mexican national and my budget is very austere. I plan to rent an austere económic flat or place. Although I have visited Chapala and Ajijic before. I learned about Joco from TH-camrs in the internet. And I like what I hear about it. Currently I live in Monterrey. A large industrial hub city in the north of Mexico. And I am looking for a tranquile. Amicable pueblo like town like Joco. Besides having Chapala and Ajijic for weekly paseos around the lake community. Also. Being used to live in large cities for the most part of my life. I value the fact of having large beatiful culturally rich Guadalajara nearby. Another plus is the fabolous lake climate. And also the proximity to the El Bajío región with great towns and cities to visit. Like Morelia. Colima. León. Querétaro. Etc. Etc. And Joco is also not far from great beaches on the Pacífic océan. Sounds perfecto for me. I am planning to travel to Joco before this years end. 😃👍✌️
I have been to Joco a few times and I love it. My husband and I want to retire in Mexico (he is from GDL), and Joco is on the list! Thanks for the great video.
I really loved hearing about this town. I really want to see this type of smaller area with more locals that is near airport and quite affordable. Thank you for all this great info
Yes, but if you come, will displace locals, as you did in Ajijic and are doing the same on other cities and neighborhoods, displacing locals from the places they have lived for decades. But that doesn't matter to you, the only thing that matters is having nice, beautiful and affordable places to live 😤
Hi just saw video, great job lots of info, when I was a kid I lived in Joco for two years I was there during the earthquake I think it was back in 1974 , again thanks very nice video
Thanks for the great overview of Joco Mariana!! While Ajijic has been on my radar, Joco had not, so this was great. Like other viewers I'm glad to hear about smaller areas where living with locals can happen.
I love your channel. This was a great show. I have traveled a lot in Mexico on business and I am looking to move to Mexico soon. You have such good recommendations. I have watched you since the beginning and see how much you have developed and grown since the beginning of your channel. I am not sure yet where in Mexico I will settle but your channel is exactly what I was looking for to decide on where I might want to live in Mexico. It was so nice to see that Christmas picture. Thank you to you,and Happy New Year to you and your husband! Looking forward to a great 2023! 😊🎉🎊🎇
Considered moving to Joco from Austin several years ago but my Mexican wife loves the beach so we ended up living full-time in the Riviera Nayarit in the town of Bucerias.
@@MexicoRelocationGuide Yes we love it here, the summer weather is even a little milder than it is in Austin, so didn't have to make an adjustment for that. We love a smaller town vibe over a larger city like Puerto Vallarta but we still have all the conveniences and if need be we can drive into Puerto Vallarta in less than 20 minutes.
@@BuceriasRodHardy Getting ready to pull the plug on "good-ole US", I am a beach person, and PV seems way too expensive.. I'd love to hear more from you.. Thank you
I heard that the lake was pretty polluted .(You wouldn't want to swim in it.) Is that true. I also heard that there are ongoing efforts to clean it up. If so how is that going
It is considered "polluted" However, many locals swim and even fish from it. It's very personal preference. We don't recommend it, but you'll see local families do it all the time.
Hi Susan- we do have a solid set of recommendations in our complete Mexico relocation guide that can show you around Jocotepec. When you buy the guide you get instant access to our directory mexicorelocationguide.com/guide/
A few comments from a 20 year resident of the Lake Chapala area; The drive from Joco to Ajijic is no longer 15 minutes, it is now closer to a 30-40 drive. I would add on about 15 minutes, minimum, to the drive times mentioned in the video.
Agreed- if no traffic still 25 minutes but can be easily 40 during the day. As said too re other times, a trip to the airport would be good if it takes you 1 hour, maybe 1 hour and 10 minutes. But longer many times. And since you're catching a flight you have to add a fudge factor you'd likely want to leave longer ahead than that.
We have an excellent service recommendation in Mexico that helps people with this so they can have a better experience with the claims process. It is also very important to chose the right Medicare advantage plan
When I visited Ajijic I took a cab to the Malecon in Joco thinking it would be nice to walk the Malecon and then walk into town. The town center was actually quite far away - which is atypical of the other towns I visited on the lake. I see this as a drawback of Jocotepec - am I right to reach this conclusion?
It is about a 15-20 minute walk- I guess it depends what you consider long and what shape the person walking is in :) I wouldn't say it is super close but also not super far
All buses in the area pass the Joco Malecon , they stop at the entrance to the Malecon , and are very cheap . the road from Joco to Chapala is the only road between the two , it's hard to get lost ,may be confusing for some one new .
Sure yes. You would have to either find one looking on Facebook marketplace pr working with one of our recommended realtors. If you’d like our directory of recommendations for realtors in Lake Chapala and the the contacts across Mexico, and you get it when you buy our Complete Mexico Relocation Guide Mexicorelocationguide.com/guide
Great video. I'm interested reputable realtors that could help me find a 2bd/2bath rental for next spring/summer. Do you have any recommendations? Thank you in advance.
We do! We have a variety of recommendations in Lake Chapala and other cities across México. It’s all part of our complete Mexico Relocation Guide. Which you get instant access to when you purchase the guide. See what’s included Mexicorelocationguide.com/guide/
Yes, Rhino Joe- Our COMPLETE Mexico Relocation Guide has a full directory of recommended realtors in Lake Chapala that also handle Jocotepec and can help you find a long-term rental mexicorelocationguide.com/guide
Depends on which town you are referring to. But most towns have at least a few corner stores that sell the basics like tortillas, fruits and vegetables.
Good afternoon. I received your email stating the increased financial requirements for residency. As a single senior, if I have the necessary amount BEFORE buying a home in Mexico, can you lose residency if you use your savings to purchase a home once you get the residency? I am surprised how high the threshold has become! Thank you.
I wouldnt spend my money in Mexico until my residency is secured. If its temporary you have to renew, and they may want to see some income when you renew.
there is a nice hiking trail on the hills surrounding the lake. And there is a hiking group that gets together. There is also a nice paved cycle lane that goes all through Chapala and Ajijic along the highway
sometimes there is, but they are very very unreliable. It's better to get the number to a few local taxis and drivers so you can call them whenever you'd like.
It’s about 3 hrs to Manzanillo. And crime is just a fact in most big cities. Which is also where most people want yo live because of availability of services, restaurants, rentals, amenities etc
The cost of real estate varies by place. But you can easily find a nice home for sale for $100k USD or less To get access to our directory of recommended contacts, check out our complete Mexico Relocation Guide Mexicorelocationguide.com/guide
Mike they make these wonderful apps called currency converters. You're going to need them once you get to Mexico so you might as well start using them now.
I live in Joco, have lived here for many years and I am a Mexican national.
I have come across a good number of "expats" that have moved here without learning a word of Spanish, and they complain because the locals "don't" speak english.
Please let your viewers know, that they need to LEARN SPANISH if they want live in Joco so their day to day life is easier.
I tell them in every video 😉
Lol if you think that's bad, try finding someone who speaks English in California!
@@Sshooter444😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
When I retired in 2010 we moved to my wife's home town of Jocotepec , love it here because it is not a gringoized town , as far as rentals go , they can be hard to find as it seams they don't put up "Se Renta " signs , it's mostly word of mouth , it might also be because these rentals are not up to Expat standards , no heat , a/c or hot water , I know of at least 6 rentals on my street , never seen a rental sign , The bus to Guad . is the" Derecto " , it by passes the city of Chapala .
Best to ask around. Avoid realtors. Work directly with owners always worked best for me..
Great feedback thank you
Did u buy or rent? I am really interested in Joco and the rent and buy prices from locals. We speak Spanish so there isn't a problem renting or buying in the area. We picture a nice house on one floor for us with a pool and lots of fruit trees..guava, figs, lemons, pomegranates, bananas...How much a 3 bed home like that can cost? Mexican style, but in good shape
@@Radio280 Very few homes near Joco center have pools, but fruit trees yes. I found a 2bedroom 2 bath needs fixing with big back yard for $100k dollars. Smaller worst shape home can cost half, nicer can be 2 or 3 times cost.
@@Radio280 Well we never paid rent , as this household has been in the family for over 85 years. no pool , no hot water , no A/C , NO heater
IMO this is the finest video you have produced todate. It identifies/discusses shopping, healthcare, transportation and cost of living specific to Jocotopec vs Mexico or Jailisco in general. While the festivals play a role, those tend to be flash items for the casual visitor. I hope that this format will continue as you portray what Mexico has to offer those of us humble enough to partake. Gracias, Bill
The voice had such an echo that I had to struggle to understand.
Both my parents are from JOCOTEPEC, I grew up going once a year until I was 15yrs old. I'm now 34 and just went last year and WOW has it changed for good. It's more beautiful than it was🤍I can't wait to go back again this year. U did a beautiful video on my beautiful pride
Thanks for sharing!!
Mariana, Great presentation, thanks.
Glad you liked it!
Very good report. Thanks!
I am planning to retire and move to Joco in the beginning of next year.
I am a mexican national and my budget is very austere.
I plan to rent an austere económic flat or place.
Although I have visited Chapala and Ajijic before. I learned about Joco from TH-camrs in the internet.
And I like what I hear about it.
Currently I live in Monterrey. A large industrial hub city in the north of Mexico.
And I am looking for a tranquile. Amicable pueblo like town like Joco.
Besides having Chapala and Ajijic for weekly paseos around the lake community.
Also. Being used to live in large cities for the most part of my life. I value the fact of having large beatiful culturally rich Guadalajara nearby.
Another plus is the fabolous lake climate.
And also the proximity to the El Bajío región with great towns and cities to visit. Like Morelia. Colima. León. Querétaro. Etc. Etc.
And Joco is also not far from great beaches on the Pacífic océan.
Sounds perfecto for me.
I am planning to travel to Joco before this years end.
😃👍✌️
I have been to Joco a few times and I love it. My husband and I want to retire in Mexico (he is from GDL), and Joco is on the list! Thanks for the great video.
i moved to jocotepec a few months ago and i love it
Do you know if its easy to grow fruit and vegetables there with the colder temperatures?
A good and thoughtful video. Thank you Mariana
Glad you enjoyed it William! Had you heard of Jocotepec before?
I really loved hearing about this town. I really want to see this type of smaller area with more locals that is near airport and quite affordable. Thank you for all this great info
More to come!
Yes, but if you come, will displace locals, as you did in Ajijic and are doing the same on other cities and neighborhoods, displacing locals from the places they have lived for decades.
But that doesn't matter to you, the only thing that matters is having nice, beautiful and affordable places to live 😤
Coming to joco in November for a month. Can’t wait
Very informative video Mariana. Thank you so much
Glad it was helpful!
Hi just saw video, great job lots of info, when I was a kid I lived in Joco for two years I was there during the earthquake I think it was back in 1974 , again thanks very nice video
Making plans for a trip to your bit oh Heaven in the next month. Your vid is great and very informative! keep on keeping on! love it!
Jocotepec looks like a really cute town, thank you for showcasing a smaller town, Mariana. Love the street art.
Thanks for watching! Yes the street art is really fun
Mariana Wonderful video. Very timely as we are on our way to visit ( second time) in January to learn more about this lovely Pueblo. Thank you Sharee
Glad it was helpful! Have a great trip
Mexico has so many places to live so people look around where you want to live, viva Mexico
Thanks for the great overview of Joco Mariana!! While Ajijic has been on my radar, Joco had not, so this was great. Like other viewers I'm glad to hear about smaller areas where living with locals can happen.
This is one of those towns for sure where Ajijic is not far but far enough to make a difference in the market
I love your channel. This was a great show. I have traveled a lot in Mexico on business and I am looking to move to Mexico soon. You have such good recommendations. I have watched you since the beginning and see how much you have developed and grown since the beginning of your channel. I am not sure yet where in Mexico I will settle but your channel is exactly what I was looking for to decide on where I might want to live in Mexico. It was so nice to see that Christmas picture. Thank you to you,and Happy New Year to you and your husband! Looking forward to a great 2023! 😊🎉🎊🎇
Muchas gracias for following us through the growth ☺️ I appreciate it
Happy new year!
Considered moving to Joco from Austin several years ago but my Mexican wife loves the beach so we ended up living full-time in the Riviera Nayarit in the town of Bucerias.
Good to know! Do you like Bucerias
@@MexicoRelocationGuide Yes we love it here, the summer weather is even a little milder than it is in Austin, so didn't have to make an adjustment for that. We love a smaller town vibe over a larger city like Puerto Vallarta but we still have all the conveniences and if need be we can drive into Puerto Vallarta in less than 20 minutes.
@@BuceriasRodHardy Getting ready to pull the plug on "good-ole US", I am a beach person, and PV seems way too expensive.. I'd love to hear more from you.. Thank you
I heard that the lake was pretty polluted .(You wouldn't want to swim in it.) Is that true. I also heard that there are ongoing efforts to clean it up. If so how is that going
It is considered "polluted" However, many locals swim and even fish from it. It's very personal preference. We don't recommend it, but you'll see local families do it all the time.
Can you recommend a tour guide to show me around? And decide where to relocate? Thank you!
Hi Susan- we do have a solid set of recommendations in our complete Mexico relocation guide that can show you around Jocotepec. When you buy the guide you get instant access to our directory mexicorelocationguide.com/guide/
Great content as always. I thought all lakeside towns were unaffordable. Gracias.
Happy to help
A few comments from a 20 year resident of the Lake Chapala area; The drive from Joco to Ajijic is no longer 15 minutes, it is now closer to a 30-40 drive. I would add on about 15 minutes, minimum, to the drive times mentioned in the video.
Thanks for the feedback
Agreed- if no traffic still 25 minutes but can be easily 40 during the day. As said too re other times, a trip to the airport would be good if it takes you 1 hour, maybe 1 hour and 10 minutes. But longer many times. And since you're catching a flight you have to add a fudge factor you'd likely want to leave longer ahead than that.
Absolutely! People need to bike, carpool etc. Traffic has gotten bad
Medical Advantage has had some really bad news lately, over billing and substandard treatments.
We have an excellent service recommendation in Mexico that helps people with this so they can have a better experience with the claims process. It is also very important to chose the right Medicare advantage plan
When I visited Ajijic I took a cab to the Malecon in Joco thinking it would be nice to walk the Malecon and then walk into town. The town center was actually quite far away - which is atypical of the other towns I visited on the lake.
I see this as a drawback of Jocotepec - am I right to reach this conclusion?
It is about a 15-20 minute walk- I guess it depends what you consider long and what shape the person walking is in :) I wouldn't say it is super close but also not super far
All buses in the area pass the Joco Malecon , they stop at the entrance to the Malecon , and are very cheap . the road from Joco to Chapala is the only road between the two , it's hard to get lost ,may be confusing for some one new .
I understand the population of Joco is about 50,000. That's a pretty big town.
LOVE IT!
Glad you liked it
I think joco would be a great place to land
We think so also! ❤
Hi, Is there any one bed room or studio condo in Joco/Ajijic/Chapala to rent? thanks in advance
Sure yes. You would have to either find one looking on Facebook marketplace pr working with one of our recommended realtors. If you’d like our directory of recommendations for realtors in Lake Chapala and the the contacts across Mexico, and you get it when you buy our Complete Mexico Relocation Guide
Mexicorelocationguide.com/guide
Great video. I'm interested reputable realtors that could help me find a 2bd/2bath rental for next spring/summer. Do you have any recommendations?
Thank you in advance.
We do! We have a variety of recommendations in Lake Chapala and other cities across México. It’s all part of our complete Mexico Relocation Guide. Which you get instant access to when you purchase the guide. See what’s included
Mexicorelocationguide.com/guide/
Looks like a great town!
It is!
Can you recommend a Realtor in Jocotepec that handles long term rentals?
Yes, Rhino Joe- Our COMPLETE Mexico Relocation Guide has a full directory of recommended realtors in Lake Chapala that also handle Jocotepec and can help you find a long-term rental
mexicorelocationguide.com/guide
Is there a lot of tiangis or businesses that are walking distance or is it more rural place?
Depends on which town you are referring to. But most towns have at least a few corner stores that sell the basics like tortillas, fruits and vegetables.
@@MexicoRelocationGuide thank you for responding. In the jocotepec area
Good afternoon. I received your email stating the increased financial requirements for residency. As a single senior, if I have the necessary amount BEFORE buying a home in Mexico, can you lose residency if you use your savings to purchase a home once you get the residency? I am surprised how high the threshold has become! Thank you.
I wouldnt spend my money in Mexico until my residency is secured. If its temporary you have to renew, and they may want to see some income when you renew.
what activities are avaliable to do for folks that like to hike or mtn bike?
there is a nice hiking trail on the hills surrounding the lake. And there is a hiking group that gets together. There is also a nice paved cycle lane that goes all through Chapala and Ajijic along the highway
You must correct the weather. It has changed! And hot months can last up to five to six months!
that's a very nice place for 1200cdn a month not bad at all
thanx very nice area, but any newer condos beig built
You should talk to a realtor who can help you
is there uber in guad , joco, chapala?
sometimes there is, but they are very very unreliable. It's better to get the number to a few local taxis and drivers so you can call them whenever you'd like.
In about 3 to 4 years I am going to retire moving with my relatives, then later in a year find my place to live im looking at Hoco.
That's awesome amigo. Joco will be waiting for you with arms wide open :)
I'm there myself to in about 3-4 years
Is the lake polluted
Love this. How is the internet?
Fully depends on the area. But you can get rentals with good internet for sure
I will pass on both of them 😊
😂great place to be part of--the Jalisco CARTEL !
10 YEARS OF LIVING THERE..
Nicer than most Oaxaca year round rentals but what about the rising Guadalajara crime sprawl? And how long to get to ocean beaches?
It’s about 3 hrs to Manzanillo. And crime is just a fact in most big cities. Which is also where most people want yo live because of availability of services, restaurants, rentals, amenities etc
how much to buy real estate there and Is there a great property manager ? which realtor and lawyer are recommended?
The cost of real estate varies by place. But you can easily find a nice home for sale for $100k USD or less
To get access to our directory of recommended contacts, check out our complete Mexico Relocation Guide
Mexicorelocationguide.com/guide
Please use USD for prices of rentals
Mike they make these wonderful apps called currency converters. You're going to need them once you get to Mexico so you might as well start using them now.
Just divide the Mexican Pesos number by 20
Unfortunately not too many Americans can do that in their head. This, the currency converter is necessary.
@@LogiQuestMan David, just use the Calculator on your cell phone to do the division
divide by 2 and take away a zero :) that's a good way to help you get the rough price in USD
I was unable to view this video.😔
How come? It wouldn’t play?