Hola Brighton. We stayed 3 months in La Paz last winter into Spring and rented at the Condos Salvatierra. 2 blocks back from the Malecon. 2 bedroom 3 bath, huge 4th floor location. Views like crazy. $ 1,100 per month. We paid for electricity. $25 USD for the whole 3 months. There are great options all over town. We love La Paz because of the Locals to Tourist ratio. Never heard an unkind word or had a bad experience. We'll be back in April. Saludos.
Hearing a lot about living in Mexico for under $2K US a month. Would like to see another rental video with more properties that would fit that claim as well as an overview of the neighborhoods that those places are in...Thanks Brighton...we love your videos!! Magda & Brian Racine, Wi
Noted! I think maybe I'll try to string together a number of quick tours of friend's apartments. I'm in Oregon now, but it's on the list for this winter.
Having owned a property management and real estate company, they will always carry the most expensive units, purchased my foreigners that want to rent out for the short term. That house in no way would be $3000-4000k for a 12 months lease. Typically the price SHOULD drop 30% or more.
@@cardiff1823 La Paz and all of BCS has always been expensive. More expensive than the mainland. It is more expensive to get things. My father fell in love with its pace and at the time (early 70’s), there was a lot of work. My mom’s family loved it as well and stayed from Monterrey.
There’s definitely a section of La Paz that seems like Cabo, but most is still “Mexico.” But everything is more expensive - it’s like living in an island. Shipping adds to the cost of most things.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico there seems to be more and more. But as a former local, I can say that paceños, most at least, want the city to stay the way it is.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico my dad always said it was worth it. Many people move to La Paz for the life you can live. Both of my folks and their extended family moved to La Paz back in the 60’s and 70’s from Mexico city. Chihuahua and Monterrey. Like you said in your video,You can find cheaper rent. I’ve seen for $300 bucks or even les, it just won’t be fancy.
If I retire there I’ll go on my own looking for $200 dls rent since I’m Mexican even If your not avoid those realtors bc you’ll end up paying their service , as long as you can pay the rent that’s all Mexican landlords care about .
For everybody that is thinking about moving to La Paz, take in consideration that WE DON'T HAVE WATER, I live right in downtown La Paz, and we haven't got water for the last 4 months, although for those prices (and those locations) you will never even know that there's a problem, next door I have 2 foreign neighbors that moved permanently here, and we were talking the other day about how bad it was, and it doesn't matter how many phone calls and reports you make, the situation haven't changed, I'm not saying don't come, just beware.
I'm hoping to make a video about the water situation in La Paz. But I haven't found a good expert to interview... I want someone who is knowledgeable but not biased (so clearly not the government or the environmentalists.) Are you saying SAPA hasn't delivered water to your house for 4 months? That's really uncommon. I've heard of water outages that last weeks (with residents needing to buy a tank truck of water to fill their cisterns) but I've never heard of months. Which neighborhood are you in?
Plan to visit La Paz in November. My son just moved to Cabo, so I plan to check out both places, and also San Jose Del Cabo. Plan to also bounce around other areas of Mexico this winter. Thanks for the info. I see from other comments, some people didn't watch until the end where you talk about cheaper options.
My mom is going to be renting for 6 months next year. She plans on doing this every year. This video is great! We have family but I like to see options. We have an advantage, we know the area, have lots of friends and family and can speak Spanish.
Just an FYI, I did watch to the end of your Vlog and understand there are much more affordable living arrangements to be had! I love seeing all the high end places, even though I'd never be able to afford those prices, but a girl can sure dream! I'm just sad to see the gentrification happening in so many areas of Mexico. I'd love to see you Vlog about it sometime. What's really sad to see are the locals in Puerto Vallarta and many other tourist/expat areas being priced out of their homes on and close to the beach, and having to move into the slums the tourists never see or even have knowledge of. Many of these neighborhoods (PV for example) have a wall built around them so no one can see in. Just my humble opinion, but the expats who continue to pay the ridiculously high prices really hurts the Mexican Nationals when it comes to acquiring decent housing, food for their family's and living the quality of life they deserve and used to have. Minimum wage did go up by approximately 23% this year in Mexico, but that's still only 173-260 pesos a day, depending on whether they live in the Free Economic Zone of the Northern Border.
I’ve been doing a bit of research on gentrification in Mexico. It’s complicated and much worse in parts of Mexico City. 85% of Mexicans own their homes, so that helps to keep gentrification down. So big cities and tourist towns are hit the most. I just read about how overtopping by gringos is contributing to gentrification. It’s a complex topic, but worth considering for a video
@@amyhollingsworth16 Looks like I was off by 5%. But it's significantly higher than the US. Here's an article that explains a bit of why, and has links to the sources. www.kevinklinkenberg.com/blog/why-does-mexico-have-a-higher-rate-of-home-ownership-than-the-us
@@amyhollingsworth16 I'll need to watch that CNN story. Here's another good video about the problem in Mexico City: th-cam.com/video/WJdZfAEi700/w-d-xo.html
The problem of the high prices, are those who purchase at lower prices compare to US prices, but higher compare to prices in Mexico. Sadly this brings up prices in other areas. Also, once the expats rent their properties, they rent them at higher prices for US residents or Canadiense. All these begins a price hiked on other properties which hurt the normal locals. My hope is that government regulates these ridiculous prices and tax the non locals with an extra taxes.
You could probably find a place like that in downtown La Paz. But you'd need to decide exactly what you're looking for (do you want to be in the middle of everything? want a pool? long term rental or furnished short term rental?)
It’s a bit of a chore: 1) fly to Cabo and then bus to La Paz 2) fly thru Guadelajara or Mexico City 3) fly to San Diego, Uber to the border and fly from Tijuana to La Paz There are currently no international flights.
@@robertgibson9540 It’s a bit of a chore: 1) fly to Cabo and then bus to La Paz 2) fly thru Guadelajara or Mexico City and into La Paz 3) fly to San Diego, Uber to the border and fly from Tijuana to La Paz The La Paz airport is great, but there are currently no international flights.
Many of these places are higher priced, but there's no way you could touch something similar in the US for the same price - at least not on the west coast. Those aren't my style, but lots of folks want to live a more posh lifestyle than they could afford in the US. But that's why I ended the video with much less expensive options.
I'm assuming you are talking about the beginning of this video. It may be ridiculous for you, but there are clearly a lot of people attracted to this type of living. I'm in the same boat as you though - I wouldn't pay $3500 a month to live in Mexico. The golf cart benefit is nice tho...
Great Video, La Paz certainly has a lot to offer. How do those beautiful homes and condos in the gated communities deal with the power outages? Do many of them have a generator or backup power supply? Also what do they do about drinking water? Do many of them come with water purification systems or filtration devices, or do they just buy bottled water? I enjoy your work, Fred from Las Vegas.
Fred - sorry for the delay. I've tried finding an answer to your question, but I haven't gotten one. Some have their own water / desalination plants. But I couldn't find anything about backup power. The higher end homes tend to have water purifiers but many of us buy 5 gallon jugs of water for about 75 cents.
Brighton, I know this particular Vlog has created quite the discussion and a bit of controversy but on the bright side in only a few hours it has 1,163 views, 100 likes and 60 plus comments which is good for the TH-cam Algorithm. Keep the discussion going! I'd also like to mention how much I appreciate all the hard work, hours and dedication you put into your Vlogs. Muchas gracias!
Good morning Brighton! Thank you for this video! It definitely highlighted some of the really nice places in the greater La Paz area. Based on the price range of these options, I will plan to “beat the bush” to find a place, once we settled on a location. Roaming the streets is half the fun. Oh….and what will we look for………more folks like Captain Wayne! Live music access is one of our criteria. Safe travels!
There is a lot of live music in La Paz. And hanging out listening to Captain Wayne and meeting people at the bar is a great place to find possible rentals.
Is it ok if I offer my services as minor repairs and painting and installations.... I live here at La Paz I'm unemployed I'm 58 years old... excellent references... 100% bilingual... native speaker... translator and... I need a job... good health.... I have my own tools and transportation... I need a job.😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 thank you Ms. Brighton blessings.
These are definitely higher end places in this video - especially at the beginning of the video. But prices are going up in Mexico just like everywhere else. And it all comes down to location, amenities and how long of a lease you'll sign.
Renting a House or Apartment in La Paz, Mexico. The video has impressive details and is very realistic. Watched the video on Aug 16, 2022 very like. Thank you very much
Awesome Brighton. I'm from Beaverton by the way. Love La Paz and speak Spanish since I lived in Colombia and Venezuela for several years in the 90s. I am in Utah and will drive Baja for a few weeks (camping, etc) Then settle into La Paz some where. Looking for a decent area that is cheaper but with parking. Any thoughts of what part? I don't mind outside of La Paz either since I'll have a SUV.
Holy mackerel! OK, I might not find a place as luxurious as that, but that’s way too expensive for me. I can find a place less than a fraction of that.
Yup - there are much less expensive places available. Just consider whether a place is furnished or not, full year lease or part year, whether it has an ocean view, has a responsive manager who speaks English... and comes with a golf cart. ;-)
Hola Brighton. Actually, I think that Annabelle was one of our contacts but Andy Levy with La Paz Dream was the one to help finalize our agreement. She is fantastic and very professional. I think that she also has an interest in La Coyota Pizza restaurant. She will be happy to help. She'll be setting us up again this Spring.
If you are dealing with the slick real estate people who cater to foreigners you will be screwed royally here. The prices mentioned at the start are just crazy.
Be careful and have your own agent seems to be a good rule of thumb. Your agent should know which developers are low-risk. Check this out: th-cam.com/video/vLit7VE1UUg/w-d-xo.html
Hi Brighton. How did pv and Catalan and cities around Baja peninsula fare in the last hurricane (I saw massive devastation and it was a cat 1) I am selling my places in FL for the fear every dang year and getting worse.
There were areas that got hit hard and areas that were up and running like normal within a few days. Most areas (PV, Bucerias, Sayulita, etc) bounced back really quickly. The big problems I saw were from rains causing flooding in low areas a bit inland.
As always Brighton delivers . Good info sir. 1 question (mostly unrelated to your video) What the heck is going on in Northern Mexico ? Was I wrong thinking it was drivable ? P n D
Thanks Dave! I’m feeling a little beat up in the comments on this video. Definitely issues near the border right now! And also a reason not to cross in Tijuana!
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico We did consider Pine Island Fld. That really changed BIG time when Covid hit. It seemed most were deniers and red hat supporters. Fix the water issues in La Paz and we are there. P n D
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico, just returned from a 3 night mini vacay to Rosarito Beach and had no issues crossing the border in Tijuana. We do take the toll roads and only drive during the day. But granted it's only about a 35-40 minute drive from TJ to the Rosarito Beach area.
That's definitely on the higher end of the market. But these are typically leases for less than one year. And furnished. And with an ocean view. And 4 bedrooms. And with a golf cart in a secure area with an infinity pool. I'd love to hear where I can find something like that in California for $3-4k per month...
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico lol don't know many beach towns in Cali with golf carts hanging around. Lol. More like surfboards. Don't need a pool if I have the ocean. But I get the whole package that retirees want. Thx for the vids.
After watching many of Brighton's videos and several others on TH-cam, I was excited to make LaPaz my home. However, due to some extenuating circumstances I ended up living in Cabo. I'm now a Realtor in Cabo, and just brought clients to LaPaz after staying a week in San Jose del Cabo first, but La Paz was also their first choice. We've been here 4-5 days and all of us have had the same feeling. The people here are not as friendly as in Los Cabos. At the grocery stores, people can't be bothered to assist you whether it's the fish department, bakery customer service etc. Many pretend they don't understand our Spanish even when we pull up a translator and let them read it for themselves! Restaurants have had poor service, forget trying to change dollars to pesos, as no one will give you a decent exchange rate like I can get in Los Cabos, if you are lucky enough to find one. Do it before coming here is my recommendation. I'm grateful I landed in Cabo area and my clients have now decided to purchase their home there instead. Outside of the Malecon (which is extremely loud and busy until very late at night, even in the off season, which is August right now) and the nearby beaches, I really don't see the appeal. Its slightly more expensive in Los Cabos, but still much cheaper than the USA. And I'll gladly pay more for a friendlier more welcoming community. Definitely come BEFORE you decide!
Thanks for adding your thoughts. I'm super happy in La Paz - for some of the same reasons you didn't like it. I was disappointed at how Americanized Cabo was - service people told me prices in dollars and automatically spoke English to me. That's not what I'm looking for when living in a different culture. But that's the beauty of BCS - you can choose your level of American / Mexican culture by choosing which city you settle in!
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Thanks Brighton. After having driven up and down the Baja Peninsula and having spent time in many cities, I found LaPaz to be the least friendly. I've lived in many parts of the world, Hawaii, Morocco, UK, India, etc and it was the least friendly of all of them, unfortunately. I was very disappointed. I too, was not looking for anything Americanized. And in Los Cabos you can certainly find both, but with a smile!
@@LicensedBajaRealtor we literally just returned from a walk on the Malecon where we went to get ice-cream at La Fuente's, and smiled and said "Hola" to a female traffic cop and her friend and we were mocked and laughed at! I'm in 50's, my clients in their 70's. We were just being polite! Ridiculous!
@@Omnia-Los-Cabos-Realtor I walk on the Malecon almost every day, and frequent several of the restaurants literally on a daily basis for happy hour margaritas. I have NEVER had a bad experience. I am anglo, 60's, and am learning Spanish as quickly as I can.
How do expats live with the extremely high summer humidity even with air conditioning?? Is it possible to stay in these nice condo areas without a car? Do they all have elevators?
Most of the higher end apartments have AC. It would be hot here without AC in at least one room. I think everything shared in this video would require a car. But there are condos downtown that would not require a car and are also pretty nice. Anabelle could probably find something to fit your needs. She said that elevators are common in these nicer places.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Thanks. I'm taking note. But in day to day life people aren't confined to their apartment. So going around has to be in the very humid weather. How do people handle that?
@dovygoodguy1296 For me, when I've been here in the summer, it hasn't felt as muggy as when I lived in Atlanta. I was sticky all the time in the ATL. In La Paz, there is usually a breeze in the summer, so that helps. Also, I live on the water so that helps. Downtown is on the water, so that may be a bit cooler. And pools. People definitely enjoy their pools in the summer.
These are the higher end options that come with a management company. I'm working on a video about rentals where people walked the streets and found much better deals working directly with private landlords.$500-1000USD a month is more common in those situations.
Have you ever been in Mexico Estado de México?? At the north area as Cuautitlan Izcalli as invest to retired , it is so close from Mexico city and have everything to give the american retired people good quality life......I visited Mexico City and I think that this place need some invest it could be cool for retirement and heritage a land with value ... principal is in the Valle of Mexico and I can drive to many differents towns, and its not too expensive as buy in Mexico
I had planned to visit Mexico City this summer, but then I got COVID in Puerto Vallarta which threw off all my travel plans. I'm still hoping to go and check out the area. Thanks for the tip!
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico cool m you can know little town around all of estado de Mexico In Izcalli are many places for grown Industry, hospitals, malls or warehouse and homes for rest close of rhe most important city well enjoy wherever you are! By the way Cool channel
I've got a video about "renting on your own" coming out soon. You'll definitely get better deals. But some folks aren't comfortable doing that - especially their first time.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Don't speak Spanish took me about a month to look at 30 places in Rosarito. Remax kept trying to up sale me and others! Found 1 Bedroom nice next to beach 500 USD by myself it does take some work!
Brighton I think you are comparing prices to the us west. In the south equivalent properties are not that much even in high season with snowbirds. I have 4 in different areas with great amenities 3 -4 bedrooms homes not close to that price , gated and we include all utilities etc. To clarify mine are single family homes not on top of each other like condos for perspective. Any way I want to move some where near the water or view but avoid hurricane damage. Thanks!!!
True- I live on the US west coast in a "cheap city" which is still move expensive than the SE US. Most people from the US moving to La Paz are from the west coast though. And the properties (especially at the beginning of the video) are on the higher end of the price range. I need to find a way to do a video with rentals that didn't involve an agent/concierge service.
Hurricanes happen in La Paz, just less common than in Florida. And global warming is probably having less impact on hurricanes that hit the west coast (they aren't sitting over really warm seas gaining strength like they do in the Atlantic or Gulf.)
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Thank you for the fast answer. I think I meant Mazatlan above? Yeah I noticed that you mentioned you had a home in Portland. I have never been to the west coast of Mexico but many times have visited the Gulf cities. No longer due to same hurricane concerns and the brown algae seaweed. 2 items that don't seem as prevalent in the Baja sur or pv etc. Will be planning a trip soon! ( My daughter lived in Mexico for a year, she did spend time in PV and loved Santa Cristobel.She visited friends in eco villages too ( her major in college) She even adopted una gato de calle. Muy amable.
@@Pinkbunnylaw I'm guessing you want to live near the beach, but I'm currently exploring inland Mexico and I'll be doing a bunch of videos. And I did one earlier about choosing to live inland: th-cam.com/video/P7vE-ytC14U/w-d-xo.html I was supposed to visit an ecovillage in San Miguel de Allende, but it didn't work out 😞
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Awesome Brighton! Chloe and I may do an eco village video if we can get it together. There are several there from what I understand. She and her partner are consultants and just built an adorable tiny home near Asheville. ☺ I would consider more inland but need to understand transportation options.
Hey my friends we found it much better to just drive around n get #s ourselves The deals were by far better. Just our opinion ☺️ Thanks for sharing your time with us 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in the Yucatan peninsula sending you support cheers J&D ✌️🐶👩❤️👨 Omg this is not for the average person 3k to 4k a month omg 😰
The video definitely starts with the higher end options that include concierge level service. Many more people do the groundwork themselves and find something much more local for much less money (like y'all.) And that's why it took me so long to finish this video - I shot all the high end options and I needed some way to show the low end options - but that's a lot more work!
Jesus compare these same houses to ones you can rent in South American countries that look nicer for 1/6 the cost. My family is from mexico and these are clearly gringo priced accomodations. Caviat I did watch the end, but for probably 90% of the viewers that’s the most likely content they’d be interested in.
Yes- these are geared towards gringos and wealthy Mexicans. The ones in the beginning of the video aren't may style, but just like it's a lot more work to rent a cheaper place, it's a lot more work to make a video about them ;-)
The video starts with the expensive ones that are connected to agents like Anabelle. At the end I talk about finding deals in the $400 range, but which require you to do all the leg work.
Yes - and your comment reminds me of something I forgot to put in the video. Canadians/US residents call them Apartments and Mexicans call them Departments. Gotta search for Departments if you want to find the best deals. I'll add that to the description of this video
From what I've seen San Pancho has gotten to be a bit on the pricey side. Have you looked at Barra De Navidad and Melaque? Both are approximately 51-55 kilometers from the Manzanillo airport.
The rental units at the beginning of this video are commonly rented by high wage earning Mexicans (often from Mexico City or Guadalajara) or gringos. But if you watch til the end, I talk about units commonly rented by gringos. Nothing on my channel is geared towards the average Mexican.
What a frickin awesome video! My hubby and I want to explore La Paz for our winter sabbatical when I retire in about 3 years! We really appreciate your content
Enjoy your videos. I've lived in Mexico for the last 10 years. I am a naturalized citizen. Just sold my Mexican house this week and I'm renting in an area outside Mexico CIty. My rent at the moment is 30,000 pesos. I sold my house for 11 million pesos. So that is roughly the money I have available for housing. I have a car - but would initially fly to La Paz. My wife passed away in 2021 so I am now alone BUT I HAVE THREE INDOOR CATS. Would that be an issue in renting in La Paz ? I would rent 6-12 months while I house hunt (or maybe build). I do not want to live in a crowded area. I do not want to hear weekend cantina music. I would prefer to live a little further outside/away and drive to shop and visit restaurants. Is crime ever an issue ? Do communities off the beaten path have security ? Do they need it ? I would prefer to be able to walk on a beach every morning. I would like to have a view of the bay from my living room in a one story house with a larger foot print (maybe 3 bedrooms). I don't need a pool but a spa might be nice. How is the internet ? Outside the center of town do houses have septic / cisterns ? Will I find what I am looking for in La Paz ? Can anyone throw out some areas / communities I can start to focus on ? Thanks.
I recommend reaching out to Anabelle www.lapazbay.com/ or Bev Durvin at bcshomepool.com/ Bev has houses in El Centenario and Comitan, which may be more what you're looking for. There are not a lot of places on the beach in La Paz. You can get a first floor beach view from the hills, but then it's a bit of a walk to the beach. Comitan has 2nd floor beach views and is walking distance to the beach. And it's pretty quiet. Some communities have security, but it's not common / necessary. Good luck to you in finding your perfect next place!
The “easy to rent” units are more expensive. But if you get an Airbnb for a week or two while you look around, you can get a better deal. Check the end of the video if you didn’t make it that far.
I’m guessing you didn’t watch until the end. Although Mexico has great low-end options, it also has great high end options. It’s harder to make a video about the lower end options but I will try!
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico thank you for your video! You can definitely find something way cheaper. It is nice to see the fancy places. Any rental with an agency will be more expensive.
"Gringos" is a pejorative. Its kind of funny now and then, but ex pat or Americans, or Canadians is probably a better way to refer to people. It would be like us in the US referring to Mexican nationals as "Mojados" or something else demeaning. I get being self deprecating and all, but repeating that negative name over and over isnt a great thing.
Many people are also opposed to “expat” as it implies superiority, or “American” as it excludes all the other people who live on the American continent. It’s difficult to find a word for people from the US that isn’t al least 6 syllables long…
@AlmostRetiredinMexico No, ex-pat means someone who no longer lives in their home country. Could be German ex-pats, Japanese ex-pats, etc. Gringo is often prefaced with the word "pinche" gringo is not a nice name. I love Mexico, and will be buying a place there soon. I'm just opposed to negative labels on any people.
@AlmostRetiredinMexico Amongst the people I know in Mexico, Gringo is not seen as derogatory unless it has "pinche" in front of it. And that is very uncommon. Gringo is mostly used by people from outside Mexico. The locals are likely to use norte americano. As to expat, check out the comments on this video: th-cam.com/video/rqRRtQ25lDA/w-d-xo.html
When looking at a decent retirement area in Florida (Venice to be exact) in 2019 and part of 2020 prices were still somewhat affordable. Not anymore, at least not in my budget range. I finally gave up on that idea. Checkout Mazatlan. Prices have gone up there also, but rents are still quite affordable within walking distance of the beach. Groceries and eating out are also very affordable in Mazatlan, plus there's a plethora of things to do and cultural events to attend. And the fish and seafood is amazing! You can get 2 swordfish steaks at the fish market for 5-6 bucks.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico, if you take the ferry over to Mazatlan be sure to book the suite for the night if you can, and bring some good eats (the food is less than desirable on the ferry from what I've heard from other TH-cam Vloggers). It's a long, almost 13 hour, rough ferry ride from La Paz to Mazatlan. You might also consider picking up some good motion sickness meds at the Farmacia in La Paz before you go, or just take a quick and affordable non-stop flight from La Paz to Mazatlan and back instead. Can't remember the name of the airline but it's a Mexico airline.
Hola Brighton. We stayed 3 months in La Paz last winter into Spring and rented at the Condos Salvatierra. 2 blocks back from the Malecon. 2 bedroom 3 bath, huge 4th floor location. Views like crazy. $ 1,100 per month. We paid for electricity. $25 USD for the whole 3 months. There are great options all over town. We love La Paz because of the Locals to Tourist ratio. Never heard an unkind word or had a bad experience. We'll be back in April.
Saludos.
How did you find your rental? That sounds like a great deal!
Wow!
Hearing a lot about living in Mexico for under $2K US a month. Would like to see another rental video with more properties that would fit that claim as well as an overview of the neighborhoods that those places are in...Thanks Brighton...we love your videos!! Magda & Brian Racine, Wi
Noted! I think maybe I'll try to string together a number of quick tours of friend's apartments. I'm in Oregon now, but it's on the list for this winter.
YOU LOST ME WHEN SHE SAID $3000 to $4000 a month
Yeah, I should have started the video with the cheaper places...
Having owned a property management and real estate company, they will always carry the most expensive units, purchased my foreigners that want to rent out for the short term. That house in no way would be $3000-4000k for a 12 months lease. Typically the price SHOULD drop 30% or more.
That's top of the food chain...
Rich people from USA and Canada are making life so expensive in Mexico soon it will be impossible to afford it like California!
I've always heard that you search in Spanish when looking at real estate in Mexico.
Thank you for the video! La Paz has rents for every budget. Some of the fancy ones are expensive but you can still find deals!!!
Thanks Brighton! As you know, I am here in La Paz right now, looking for an affordable place to rent. $4000 a month is a lot. More than I can afford.
There are lots of cheaper places. Be sure to watch til the end of this video where I talk about ways to find cheaper places!
I wish La Paz would stay La Paz and not Cabo, those prices, ouch!
The luxury places may be worth it but, I agree, the prices are shocking. The lower-end places are definitely over-priced.
@@cardiff1823 La Paz and all of BCS has always been expensive. More expensive than the mainland. It is more expensive to get things. My father fell in love with its pace and at the time (early 70’s), there was a lot of work. My mom’s family loved it as well and stayed from Monterrey.
There’s definitely a section of La Paz that seems like Cabo, but most is still “Mexico.” But everything is more expensive - it’s like living in an island. Shipping adds to the cost of most things.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico there seems to be more and more. But as a former local, I can say that paceños, most at least, want the city to stay the way it is.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico my dad always said it was worth it. Many people move to La Paz for the life you can live. Both of my folks and their extended family moved to La Paz back in the 60’s and 70’s from Mexico city. Chihuahua and Monterrey. Like you said in your video,You can find cheaper rent. I’ve seen for $300 bucks or even les, it just won’t be fancy.
If I retire there I’ll go on my own looking for $200 dls rent since I’m Mexican even If your not avoid those realtors bc you’ll end up paying their service , as long as you can pay the rent that’s all Mexican landlords care about .
I just saw a place listed for $230 a month. Furnished. In Cd constitución bcs
Wow!!! $3 k-$4k who is moving there sounds like a rip off and in Mexico NO THANKS…
I've added chapter markers so that you can see the different options in pricing. At 17:05 I talk about $600-800 options.
For everybody that is thinking about moving to La Paz, take in consideration that WE DON'T HAVE WATER, I live right in downtown La Paz, and we haven't got water for the last 4 months, although for those prices (and those locations) you will never even know that there's a problem, next door I have 2 foreign neighbors that moved permanently here, and we were talking the other day about how bad it was, and it doesn't matter how many phone calls and reports you make, the situation haven't changed, I'm not saying don't come, just beware.
I'm hoping to make a video about the water situation in La Paz. But I haven't found a good expert to interview... I want someone who is knowledgeable but not biased (so clearly not the government or the environmentalists.)
Are you saying SAPA hasn't delivered water to your house for 4 months? That's really uncommon. I've heard of water outages that last weeks (with residents needing to buy a tank truck of water to fill their cisterns) but I've never heard of months.
Which neighborhood are you in?
Plan to visit La Paz in November. My son just moved to Cabo, so I plan to check out both places, and also San Jose Del Cabo. Plan to also bounce around other areas of Mexico this winter. Thanks for the info. I see from other comments, some people didn't watch until the end where you talk about cheaper options.
Have fun on your trip! If you’re in La Paz on a Sunday night, join us for a happy hour!
I agree that lots of viewers never made it til the end! Hah!
My mom is going to be renting for 6 months next year. She plans on doing this every year. This video is great! We have family but I like to see options. We have an advantage, we know the area, have lots of friends and family and can speak Spanish.
Speaking Spanish opens up a huge amount of options!
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico it really does!
How about a single woman with 2 kitties who desires to live in Mexico. Require only one bedroom, one bathroom. I would want to live there year round.
Lots of options in Mexico for you!
Awesome, I really look forward to seeing LA Paz this winter!
We usually go through Air B & B also.
Just an FYI, I did watch to the end of your Vlog and understand there are much more affordable living arrangements to be had! I love seeing all the high end places, even though I'd never be able to afford those prices, but a girl can sure dream! I'm just sad to see the gentrification happening in so many areas of Mexico. I'd love to see you Vlog about it sometime. What's really sad to see are the locals in Puerto Vallarta and many other tourist/expat areas being priced out of their homes on and close to the beach, and having to move into the slums the tourists never see or even have knowledge of. Many of these neighborhoods (PV for example) have a wall built around them so no one can see in. Just my humble opinion, but the expats who continue to pay the ridiculously high prices really hurts the Mexican Nationals when it comes to acquiring decent housing, food for their family's and living the quality of life they deserve and used to have. Minimum wage did go up by approximately 23% this year in Mexico, but that's still only 173-260 pesos a day, depending on whether they live in the Free Economic Zone of the Northern Border.
I’ve been doing a bit of research on gentrification in Mexico. It’s complicated and much worse in parts of Mexico City. 85% of Mexicans own their homes, so that helps to keep gentrification down. So big cities and tourist towns are hit the most.
I just read about how overtopping by gringos is contributing to gentrification. It’s a complex topic, but worth considering for a video
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico, I find it hard to believe that 85% of Mexican Nationals own their own homes. I'd love to see the stats on this.
@@amyhollingsworth16 Looks like I was off by 5%. But it's significantly higher than the US. Here's an article that explains a bit of why, and has links to the sources. www.kevinklinkenberg.com/blog/why-does-mexico-have-a-higher-rate-of-home-ownership-than-the-us
@@amyhollingsworth16 I'll need to watch that CNN story. Here's another good video about the problem in Mexico City: th-cam.com/video/WJdZfAEi700/w-d-xo.html
The problem of the high prices, are those who purchase at lower prices compare to US prices, but higher compare to prices in Mexico. Sadly this brings up prices in other areas. Also, once the expats rent their properties, they rent them at higher prices for US residents or Canadiense. All these begins a price hiked on other properties which hurt the normal locals. My hope is that government regulates these ridiculous prices and tax the non locals with an extra taxes.
Where are the best areas and prices for long-term 12 months and more?
1450 month rent
What’s the best options
You could probably find a place like that in downtown La Paz. But you'd need to decide exactly what you're looking for (do you want to be in the middle of everything? want a pool? long term rental or furnished short term rental?)
I don’t know if you have answered this here or in other places but … is it easy to get to La Paz by air from the US?
It’s a bit of a chore:
1) fly to Cabo and then bus to La Paz
2) fly thru Guadelajara or Mexico City
3) fly to San Diego, Uber to the border and fly from Tijuana to La Paz
There are currently no international flights.
Thank you!
That is what I want to know too. Do you have to fly into Cabo and take a bus?
@@robertgibson9540 It’s a bit of a chore:
1) fly to Cabo and then bus to La Paz
2) fly thru Guadelajara or Mexico City and into La Paz
3) fly to San Diego, Uber to the border and fly from Tijuana to La Paz
The La Paz airport is great, but there are currently no international flights.
Too expensive! Would just stay in US if paying that much
Many of these places are higher priced, but there's no way you could touch something similar in the US for the same price - at least not on the west coast. Those aren't my style, but lots of folks want to live a more posh lifestyle than they could afford in the US.
But that's why I ended the video with much less expensive options.
Was ok.now holy cow
Most places are more than the United States. And the government is very scary now.
That would be a ridiculous amount to pay for rent
I'm assuming you are talking about the beginning of this video. It may be ridiculous for you, but there are clearly a lot of people attracted to this type of living. I'm in the same boat as you though - I wouldn't pay $3500 a month to live in Mexico. The golf cart benefit is nice tho...
Agree! I hope the government begins to regulate these ridiculous prices coming from people whom are not locals.
Yes focus on $500 to $900 rentals
Maybe figure out how to attract marketplace for that range
Great Video, La Paz certainly has a lot to offer. How do those beautiful homes and condos in the gated communities deal with the power outages? Do many of them have a generator or backup power supply? Also what do they do about drinking water? Do many of them
come with water purification systems or filtration devices, or do they just buy bottled water? I enjoy your work, Fred from Las Vegas.
Fred - sorry for the delay. I've tried finding an answer to your question, but I haven't gotten one. Some have their own water / desalination plants. But I couldn't find anything about backup power.
The higher end homes tend to have water purifiers but many of us buy 5 gallon jugs of water for about 75 cents.
Brighton, I know this particular Vlog has created quite the discussion and a bit of controversy but on the bright side in only a few hours it has 1,163 views, 100 likes and 60 plus comments which is good for the TH-cam Algorithm. Keep the discussion going! I'd also like to mention how much I appreciate all the hard work, hours and dedication you put into your Vlogs. Muchas gracias!
Thanks Amy! Definitely creating discussion and TH-cam lives that!
I appreciate your watching and commenting!
Excellent video, super helpful and informative. Thanks so much!!
Glad you enjoyed it Aisbel!
Good morning Brighton! Thank you for this video! It definitely highlighted some of the really nice places in the greater La Paz area. Based on the price range of these options, I will plan to “beat the bush” to find a place, once we settled on a location. Roaming the streets is half the fun.
Oh….and what will we look for………more folks like Captain Wayne! Live music access is one of our criteria.
Safe travels!
There is a lot of live music in La Paz. And hanging out listening to Captain Wayne and meeting people at the bar is a great place to find possible rentals.
Is it ok if I offer my services as minor repairs and painting and installations.... I live here at La Paz I'm unemployed I'm 58 years old... excellent references... 100% bilingual... native speaker... translator and... I need a job... good health.... I have my own tools and transportation... I need a job.😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 thank you Ms. Brighton blessings.
Thanks - you can definitely reply with your contact information.
Those rental prices for Mexico are crazy high. No way.
These are definitely higher end places in this video - especially at the beginning of the video. But prices are going up in Mexico just like everywhere else. And it all comes down to location, amenities and how long of a lease you'll sign.
Renting a House or Apartment in La Paz, Mexico. The video has impressive details and is very realistic. Watched the video on Aug 16, 2022 very like. Thank you very much
Thank you very much!
Awesome Brighton. I'm from Beaverton by the way. Love La Paz and speak Spanish since I lived in Colombia and Venezuela for several years in the 90s. I am in Utah and will drive Baja for a few weeks (camping, etc) Then settle into La Paz some where. Looking for a decent area that is cheaper but with parking. Any thoughts of what part? I don't mind outside of La Paz either since I'll have a SUV.
Check out Chametla. It's by the airport, about 15 minutes from downtown. Lots are bigger and not too expensive.
Your preface to this video is excellent. I’ll watch the rest later. I have to get going Thanks
Thanks - I'm working on releasing a video about more affordable rental options.
Holy mackerel! OK, I might not find a place as luxurious as that, but that’s way too expensive for me. I can find a place less than a fraction of that.
Yup - there are much less expensive places available. Just consider whether a place is furnished or not, full year lease or part year, whether it has an ocean view, has a responsive manager who speaks English... and comes with a golf cart. ;-)
My wife and I hope to find a condo or home in La Paz to rent full-time. We have a small dog that we can't live without. Will this be a possibility?
I don’t imagine they would be a problem. I know a number of people living in apartments with dogs.
Hola Brighton. Actually, I think that Annabelle was one of our contacts but Andy Levy with La Paz Dream was the one to help finalize our agreement. She is fantastic and very professional. I think that she also has an interest in
La Coyota Pizza restaurant. She will be happy to help. She'll be setting us up again this Spring.
Thanks for sharing - looks like they have a number of properties too! lapazdreamrealestate.com/
Really enjoy your videos Brighton...thank you!
Thank you for watching!
If you are dealing with the slick real estate people who cater to foreigners you will be screwed royally here. The prices mentioned at the start are just crazy.
I have a separate video about finding a rental more like a local: th-cam.com/video/Gq9qsSF98lg/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for video, I've forgotten LaPaz as an option for my first transition to Mexico.
Glad it was helpful!
Such great information Brighton…many thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
How do you feel about pre-construction purchasing?
Be careful and have your own agent seems to be a good rule of thumb. Your agent should know which developers are low-risk. Check this out: th-cam.com/video/vLit7VE1UUg/w-d-xo.html
Hi Brighton. How did pv and Catalan and cities around Baja peninsula fare in the last hurricane (I saw massive devastation and it was a cat 1) I am selling my places in FL for the fear every dang year and getting worse.
There were areas that got hit hard and areas that were up and running like normal within a few days. Most areas (PV, Bucerias, Sayulita, etc) bounced back really quickly.
The big problems I saw were from rains causing flooding in low areas a bit inland.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Great to know! I think I meant Mazatlan not Catalan above. Love your info! Will try to make a meet up if we can!
Who can afford $4K a month?
As always Brighton delivers . Good info sir. 1 question (mostly unrelated to your video) What the heck is going on in Northern Mexico ? Was I wrong thinking it was drivable ? P n D
Thanks Dave! I’m feeling a little beat up in the comments on this video. Definitely issues near the border right now! And also a reason not to cross in Tijuana!
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico We did consider Pine Island Fld. That really changed BIG time when Covid hit. It seemed most were deniers and red hat supporters. Fix the water issues in La Paz and we are there. P n D
Yeah - Florida has become a much less desirable place in the last 4-5 years. It's like a race to the highest level of crazy!
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico, just returned from a 3 night mini vacay to Rosarito Beach and had no issues crossing the border in Tijuana. We do take the toll roads and only drive during the day. But granted it's only about a 35-40 minute drive from TJ to the Rosarito Beach area.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Oui my friend Oui.
3-4k per month? Lol, I can find that in the US! In California, near the beach! Puleeze!
That's definitely on the higher end of the market. But these are typically leases for less than one year. And furnished. And with an ocean view. And 4 bedrooms. And with a golf cart in a secure area with an infinity pool. I'd love to hear where I can find something like that in California for $3-4k per month...
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico lol don't know many beach towns in Cali with golf carts hanging around. Lol. More like surfboards. Don't need a pool if I have the ocean. But I get the whole package that retirees want. Thx for the vids.
After watching many of Brighton's videos and several others on TH-cam, I was excited to make LaPaz my home. However, due to some extenuating circumstances I ended up living in Cabo. I'm now a Realtor in Cabo, and just brought clients to LaPaz after staying a week in San Jose del Cabo first, but La Paz was also their first choice. We've been here 4-5 days and all of us have had the same feeling. The people here are not as friendly as in Los Cabos. At the grocery stores, people can't be bothered to assist you whether it's the fish department, bakery customer service etc. Many pretend they don't understand our Spanish even when we pull up a translator and let them read it for themselves! Restaurants have had poor service, forget trying to change dollars to pesos, as no one will give you a decent exchange rate like I can get in Los Cabos, if you are lucky enough to find one. Do it before coming here is my recommendation. I'm grateful I landed in Cabo area and my clients have now decided to purchase their home there instead. Outside of the Malecon (which is extremely loud and busy until very late at night, even in the off season, which is August right now) and the nearby beaches, I really don't see the appeal. Its slightly more expensive in Los Cabos, but still much cheaper than the USA. And I'll gladly pay more for a friendlier more welcoming community. Definitely come BEFORE you decide!
Thanks for adding your thoughts.
I'm super happy in La Paz - for some of the same reasons you didn't like it. I was disappointed at how Americanized Cabo was - service people told me prices in dollars and automatically spoke English to me. That's not what I'm looking for when living in a different culture.
But that's the beauty of BCS - you can choose your level of American / Mexican culture by choosing which city you settle in!
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Thanks Brighton. After having driven up and down the Baja Peninsula and having spent time in many cities, I found LaPaz to be the least friendly. I've lived in many parts of the world, Hawaii, Morocco, UK, India, etc and it was the least friendly of all of them, unfortunately. I was very disappointed. I too, was not looking for anything Americanized. And in Los Cabos you can certainly find both, but with a smile!
Wow, completely opposite of our experience in La Paz. We find the people so very very friendly
@@LicensedBajaRealtor we literally just returned from a walk on the Malecon where we went to get ice-cream at La Fuente's, and smiled and said "Hola" to a female traffic cop and her friend and we were mocked and laughed at! I'm in 50's, my clients in their 70's. We were just being polite! Ridiculous!
@@Omnia-Los-Cabos-Realtor I walk on the Malecon almost every day, and frequent several of the restaurants literally on a daily basis for happy hour margaritas. I have NEVER had a bad experience. I am anglo, 60's, and am learning Spanish as quickly as I can.
How do expats live with the extremely high summer humidity even with air conditioning?? Is it possible to stay in these nice condo areas without a car? Do they all have elevators?
Most of the higher end apartments have AC. It would be hot here without AC in at least one room. I think everything shared in this video would require a car. But there are condos downtown that would not require a car and are also pretty nice. Anabelle could probably find something to fit your needs. She said that elevators are common in these nicer places.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Thanks. I'm taking note. But in day to day life people aren't confined to their apartment. So going around has to be in the very humid weather. How do people handle that?
@dovygoodguy1296 For me, when I've been here in the summer, it hasn't felt as muggy as when I lived in Atlanta. I was sticky all the time in the ATL. In La Paz, there is usually a breeze in the summer, so that helps. Also, I live on the water so that helps. Downtown is on the water, so that may be a bit cooler.
And pools. People definitely enjoy their pools in the summer.
Triple a normal rent
wow i thought about moving to la paz but no way its almost expensive as orange county ca
Maybe- but then you'd need to live in Orange County ;-)
Wow those prices are way out of my range.
These are the higher end options that come with a management company. I'm working on a video about rentals where people walked the streets and found much better deals working directly with private landlords.$500-1000USD a month is more common in those situations.
Have you ever been in Mexico Estado de México?? At the north area as Cuautitlan Izcalli as invest to retired , it is so close from Mexico city and have everything to give the american retired people good quality life......I visited Mexico City and I think that this place need some invest it could be cool for retirement and heritage a land with value ... principal is in the Valle of Mexico and I can drive to many differents towns, and its not too expensive as buy in Mexico
I had planned to visit Mexico City this summer, but then I got COVID in Puerto Vallarta which threw off all my travel plans. I'm still hoping to go and check out the area. Thanks for the tip!
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico cool m you can know little town around all of estado de Mexico
In Izcalli are many places for grown Industry, hospitals, malls or warehouse and homes for rest close of rhe most important city well enjoy wherever you are! By the way Cool channel
@@ParraguezPinto Thank you!
Great advice!! thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Rent one month Hotel. Never use a realtor. Drive around find own place and negotiate! Down.
I've got a video about "renting on your own" coming out soon. You'll definitely get better deals. But some folks aren't comfortable doing that - especially their first time.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Don't speak Spanish took me about a month to look at 30 places in Rosarito. Remax kept trying to up sale me and others! Found 1 Bedroom nice next to beach 500 USD by myself it does take some work!
Brighton I think you are comparing prices to the us west. In the south equivalent properties are not that much even in high season with snowbirds. I have 4 in different areas with great amenities 3 -4 bedrooms homes not close to that price , gated and we include all utilities etc. To clarify mine are single family homes not on top of each other like condos for perspective. Any way I want to move some where near the water or view but avoid hurricane damage. Thanks!!!
True- I live on the US west coast in a "cheap city" which is still move expensive than the SE US. Most people from the US moving to La Paz are from the west coast though. And the properties (especially at the beginning of the video) are on the higher end of the price range. I need to find a way to do a video with rentals that didn't involve an agent/concierge service.
Hurricanes happen in La Paz, just less common than in Florida. And global warming is probably having less impact on hurricanes that hit the west coast (they aren't sitting over really warm seas gaining strength like they do in the Atlantic or Gulf.)
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Thank you for the fast answer. I think I meant Mazatlan above? Yeah I noticed that you mentioned you had a home in Portland. I have never been to the west coast of Mexico but many times have visited the Gulf cities. No longer due to same hurricane concerns and the brown algae seaweed. 2 items that don't seem as prevalent in the Baja sur or pv etc. Will be planning a trip soon! ( My daughter lived in Mexico for a year, she did spend time in PV and loved Santa Cristobel.She visited friends in eco villages too ( her major in college) She even adopted una gato de calle. Muy amable.
@@Pinkbunnylaw I'm guessing you want to live near the beach, but I'm currently exploring inland Mexico and I'll be doing a bunch of videos. And I did one earlier about choosing to live inland: th-cam.com/video/P7vE-ytC14U/w-d-xo.html
I was supposed to visit an ecovillage in San Miguel de Allende, but it didn't work out 😞
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Awesome Brighton! Chloe and I may do an eco village video if we can get it together. There are several there from what I understand. She and her partner are consultants and just built an adorable tiny home near Asheville. ☺ I would consider more inland but need to understand transportation options.
Just curious. Is it easy to drive to la Paz. And safe?
can the first home be a retirement home for long term? 10+ years?
I'm not sure. I guess it depends on the owner's plans. Reach out to Annabelle here: www.lapazbay.com/
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Seems Mazatlan has more apartments for rent for long term. Thanks for the response.
Hey my friends we found it much better to just drive around n get #s ourselves
The deals were by far better. Just our opinion ☺️
Thanks for sharing your time with us 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in the Yucatan peninsula sending you support cheers J&D ✌️🐶👩❤️👨
Omg this is not for the average person 3k to 4k a month omg 😰
The video definitely starts with the higher end options that include concierge level service. Many more people do the groundwork themselves and find something much more local for much less money (like y'all.)
And that's why it took me so long to finish this video - I shot all the high end options and I needed some way to show the low end options - but that's a lot more work!
Jesus compare these same houses to ones you can rent in South American countries that look nicer for 1/6 the cost. My family is from mexico and these are clearly gringo priced accomodations. Caviat I did watch the end, but for probably 90% of the viewers that’s the most likely content they’d be interested in.
Yes- these are geared towards gringos and wealthy Mexicans. The ones in the beginning of the video aren't may style, but just like it's a lot more work to rent a cheaper place, it's a lot more work to make a video about them ;-)
Mexicans we call
This Gringolandia 😂
Thanks for your research
Glad to share!
Price is crazy ...discouraging 😬
The video starts with the expensive ones that are connected to agents like Anabelle. At the end I talk about finding deals in the $400 range, but which require you to do all the leg work.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico thanks for your advice 🙏
There are very nice properties to be had in La Paz! I can't afford any of them, but it's fun to see what is out there to rent.
Correct! I can't afford most of these either. But for some folks, these are perfect!
In the pedregal are cheap deparment for rent .
Yes - these are month to month leases of furnished apartments. I’m sure annual leases of unfurnished apartments are much less expensive.
I live in pedregal for 9years all the people are so nice and yes are not furniture
Yes - and your comment reminds me of something I forgot to put in the video. Canadians/US residents call them Apartments and Mexicans call them Departments. Gotta search for Departments if you want to find the best deals. I'll add that to the description of this video
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico, and Renta versus Venta in the search options.
What about San Pancho??
I've never been. But try @Shaun in Paradise.
From what I've seen San Pancho has gotten to be a bit on the pricey side. Have you looked at Barra De Navidad and Melaque? Both are approximately 51-55 kilometers from the Manzanillo airport.
Thx you my f
$3,000.00 to $4,000.00 a month is far too expensive.
It’s all relative! For some people, that seems like a bargain. I’m not one of those people, but clearly they are out there!
What is the greens fee ?
NOT MANY SPEAK ENGLISH
It seems to depend on the price range - more expensive places speak English. Less expensive places only speak Spanish
That's crazy prices. Mexicans make an average of $500 to $600 a month. That is gringo pricing./gouging.
The rental units at the beginning of this video are commonly rented by high wage earning Mexicans (often from Mexico City or Guadalajara) or gringos. But if you watch til the end, I talk about units commonly rented by gringos. Nothing on my channel is geared towards the average Mexican.
Gen-Mexers. Me encanta!!
Hola Brighton thanks again for the video
You’re welcome Kevin!
What a frickin awesome video! My hubby and I want to explore La Paz for our winter sabbatical when I retire in about 3 years! We really appreciate your content
Glad to share. I’m working on a video about less expensive rentals. They are just harder to find (and harder to make a video about.)
Why would you need a heated pool in La Paz?
Winters. The summers are hot, but in winter highs can be in the mid to low 70's. And natural pool temps are in around 70 degrees. Not a comfy swim.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Sounds good to me. Thanks. I plan on moving somewhere in August, but I don't know whether to keep my beat up Subaru .
@@tutornotepad A beat up Subaru is a perfect vehicle for the Baja Peninsula. And driving a non-fancy car is safer too.
Enjoy your videos. I've lived in Mexico for the last 10 years. I am a naturalized citizen. Just sold my Mexican house this week and I'm renting in an area outside Mexico CIty. My rent at the moment is 30,000 pesos. I sold my house for 11 million pesos. So that is roughly the money I have available for housing. I have a car - but would initially fly to La Paz. My wife passed away in 2021 so I am now alone BUT I HAVE THREE INDOOR CATS. Would that be an issue in renting in La Paz ? I would rent 6-12 months while I house hunt (or maybe build).
I do not want to live in a crowded area. I do not want to hear weekend cantina music. I would prefer to live a little further outside/away and drive to shop and visit restaurants. Is crime ever an issue ? Do communities off the beaten path have security ? Do they need it ? I would prefer to be able to walk on a beach every morning. I would like to have a view of the bay from my living room in a one story house with a larger foot print (maybe 3 bedrooms). I don't need a pool but a spa might be nice. How is the internet ? Outside the center of town do houses have septic / cisterns ?
Will I find what I am looking for in La Paz ? Can anyone throw out some areas / communities I can start to focus on ?
Thanks.
I recommend reaching out to Anabelle www.lapazbay.com/ or Bev Durvin at bcshomepool.com/ Bev has houses in El Centenario and Comitan, which may be more what you're looking for.
There are not a lot of places on the beach in La Paz. You can get a first floor beach view from the hills, but then it's a bit of a walk to the beach. Comitan has 2nd floor beach views and is walking distance to the beach. And it's pretty quiet.
Some communities have security, but it's not common / necessary.
Good luck to you in finding your perfect next place!
Wow. More expensive than I would have thought.
The “easy to rent” units are more expensive. But if you get an Airbnb for a week or two while you look around, you can get a better deal. Check the end of the video if you didn’t make it that far.
What about a 2 bedroom for a year?
Tom - you should reach out to Anabelle directly www.lapazbay.com. The prices vary across the city depending on views, amenities, etc.
WHY DID YOU MAKE THIS VIDEO? PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR A GREAT PLACE TO RETIRE THAT IS AFFORDABLE.
I’m guessing you didn’t watch until the end. Although Mexico has great low-end options, it also has great high end options. It’s harder to make a video about the lower end options but I will try!
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico thank you for your video! You can definitely find something way cheaper. It is nice to see the fancy places. Any rental with an agency will be more expensive.
"Gringos" is a pejorative. Its kind of funny now and then, but ex pat or Americans, or Canadians is probably a better way to refer to people. It would be like us in the US referring to Mexican nationals as "Mojados" or something else demeaning. I get being self deprecating and all, but repeating that negative name over and over isnt a great thing.
Many people are also opposed to “expat” as it implies superiority, or “American” as it excludes all the other people who live on the American continent.
It’s difficult to find a word for people from the US that isn’t al least 6 syllables long…
@AlmostRetiredinMexico No, ex-pat means someone who no longer lives in their home country. Could be German ex-pats, Japanese ex-pats, etc. Gringo is often prefaced with the word "pinche" gringo is not a nice name. I love Mexico, and will be buying a place there soon. I'm just opposed to negative labels on any people.
@AlmostRetiredinMexico Amongst the people I know in Mexico, Gringo is not seen as derogatory unless it has "pinche" in front of it. And that is very uncommon.
Gringo is mostly used by people from outside Mexico. The locals are likely to use norte americano.
As to expat, check out the comments on this video: th-cam.com/video/rqRRtQ25lDA/w-d-xo.html
WHAT A TOTAL DISSAPOINTMENT IM GOING TO FLORIDA!!
If you’re willing to move to Florida, then go for it. Most folks in La Paz are not the “live in Florida” types. ;/)
When looking at a decent retirement area in Florida (Venice to be exact) in 2019 and part of 2020 prices were still somewhat affordable. Not anymore, at least not in my budget range. I finally gave up on that idea. Checkout Mazatlan. Prices have gone up there also, but rents are still quite affordable within walking distance of the beach. Groceries and eating out are also very affordable in Mazatlan, plus there's a plethora of things to do and cultural events to attend. And the fish and seafood is amazing! You can get 2 swordfish steaks at the fish market for 5-6 bucks.
@@amyhollingsworth16 THANKS
@@amyhollingsworth16 I've not been to Mazatlan, but there is a ferry from La Paz so we might do a quick trip over that direction this winter.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico, if you take the ferry over to Mazatlan be sure to book the suite for the night if you can, and bring some good eats (the food is less than desirable on the ferry from what I've heard from other TH-cam Vloggers). It's a long, almost 13 hour, rough ferry ride from La Paz to Mazatlan. You might also consider picking up some good motion sickness meds at the Farmacia in La Paz before you go, or just take a quick and affordable non-stop flight from La Paz to Mazatlan and back instead. Can't remember the name of the airline but it's a Mexico airline.