I love this video. I am a Permanente having lived in Mexico for 10 years. Most of that time I’ve spent in San Miguel. I’m in Baja now for the summer but leaving soon to return home to sma. I have seen many, many travel videos. This was the most informative and no nonsense video chock-full of information that would be invaluable to someone who’s living there or moving there. Thank you so much for this great video.
Glad you enjoyed it! I try my hardest to give people a true view into what living in a city is going to be like. As much as possible of course nothinbg compares to actually being here and experiencing it yourself :)
I will be home in sma in about a month. Can’t wait. It’s been my home for so long. The most important benefit of living there, the thing that brings me back all of the time is community. Thanks again.
To compare, where we live in Morelia, is at the same elevation (6200 ft.) so utilities are about the same. There are as many things to do as well. We live in the Colonia area, we pay 8000 pesos ($400.00 USD) per month for a beautiful 3 bdrm/3 ba, nearly 4000 sq ft home. Maybe we just got lucky, but that's much less expensive than in San Miguel de Allende. There ARE fewer expats, so maybe that helps. My wife is a Mexican citizen and I'm from Reno, Nevada. We've also seen no need for a car. All our needs can be filled within walking distance, with the exception of an occasional UBER ride, as parking can be difficult. Anyway, another great video. VIVA MEXICO 🇲🇽
I spent 9 days in San Miguel petsitting in the San Antonio neighborhood. I loved it! I enjoy walking everywhere so it was perfect. I even walked to El Charco del Ingenio, which took me about 45 minutes but was so scenic. I think that compared to many places in Mexico San Miguel can be a little more expensive. But a perk that I noticed is that credit cards are accepted in many more places than you typically find in Mexico so that was convenient. I felt very safe as a solo woman traveler and made a number of friends in the short time I was there. I can also recommend some of the walking tours and had a great time horseback riding nearby. I would say that if you’re from elsewhere and thinking of moving to Mexico San Miguel would probably a softer landing than other places. I was there during Día de Independencia, which was a lot of fun, though yes, very noisy. In general Mexico can be very noisy but it depends on what you’re used to. At least you don’t hear lawnmowers/weed whackers/leaf blowers all the time!
Mariana! You create such beautiful videos full of good information. I am always struck by all the hard work that must go into each presentation. I have been researching the prospect of relocating to Mexico for the past year, and your videos and emails are a treasure. As someone who is a tiny bit bilingual (I understand and speak at a very basic level and get by with the little I know) ... I struggle to understand the Spanish words in your videos (mostly due to the natural speed to which they are spoken) and realize this is where I fall short, and hope to come up higher in my fluency. Thank you for all you do, for all of us who have our hearts set on making Mexico our forever home.
I doubt I would select San Miguel d.A. to begin our part timing in Mexico due to the number of Amercians and Canadians already there. But, I definitely want to check it out. Who knows.. we may arrive there and say " this is the spot"!!! I will be working tomorrow during your premier, but will watch it later. Safe travels all!!
Wow, that was extremely informative! I cannot wait for my wife to see this. This was by far the best video I have seen on San Miguel De Allende. We are moving there in 3 years for sure, but we want a 3BR home to rent for at least 10 years while we travel world - off and on. I am an artist, musician, writer, technologist, etc., and want to have fun, create and start a non-profit to help the communities, people and small businesses. I would love to see a video of all the outside\surrounding communities or suburbs, town..? San Francisco, Azteca, Atascadero, Balcones, Guadiana, Independencia, Los Frailes, etc. and how the rent and options differ. How far is one end to the other driving or busing it as well. I know it's a lot of work, but you are the only person that offers so much detail, research and details. Thank you for putting so much time into your work. Mil Gracias! BTW, I would actually pay you for that type of video because my wife is coming there in April to look at places. Can you help us (of course for pay). BTW, she was born and raised in Mexico, has dual citizenship, but knows knowing about that part of Mexico. - Ron
We spent an enjoyable two months in SMA earlier this year. This video provides a very accurate and comprehensive summary of SMA for visitors. Nice work Mariana.
Several couples have returned from San Miguel having experience violence and loss of personal belongings. I thought moving there as an artist would work for me but listening to these experiences brought on a state of confusion. I’m still going to visit with moving in mind. I hope I choose well. Comments and advice appreciated. Oh, I do speak Spanish but it is Spain Spanish so I’ll have to learn the local dialect.
ok karen. why dont you go take a nap. you are getting cranky again. I know it comes with old age, but getting snarky with strangers on the internet isnt going to cure your lonely days and nights, nor adding any more years to your rapidly depleting time on earth. So you might as well go sleep it off and try to wake up in a happier place.@@MaryGwenDungan
@MaryGwenDungan sweetie, you would find ANYTHING to justify feeling afraid of Mexicans. If you dislike it so much, why dont you go back to where you came from? That is what folks like you have always told us Chicanos in the USA, even though we are indigenous to the Americas. Now you go to Mexico and think you own it. @@MaryGwenDungan
@MaryGwenDungan How many Americans or Canadians have been murdered in San Miguel in the last 10 years? How many Americans or Canadians have been stabbed or shot in San Miguel in the last 10 years? How many Americans or Canadians have been brutally beaten and had their car stolen in the last 10 years? NONE. NOT A SINGLE ONE. Contrast that with the United States in which people murder unarmed civilians; white supremacists kill at will; mass shootings, etc etc. If it is so dangerous, if it is so bad, why do all you gringos keep moving there? Including the millions of you have refuse to obey Mexicos immigration laws and you stay in the country illegally?
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Fantastic video thank you. I like to think that God was in a very good mood when he made Mexico. So much crazy beauty here. Thank you for the temps in C ❤
I spent 8 days in San Miguel last year in September, if I saw 5 gringos, that’s was a surprise. I told my wife, who Mexican, where are the gringos they keep talking about. Going back on the 28th of October. Can’t wait.
Invasive noise, very high volume noise, is a growing problem in San Miguel de Allende. Almost nightly and daily rocket explosions, accompanied sometimes by simultaneous fireworks, are ruining San Miguel de Allende for me. Even though I live in a relatively sheltered barrio called La Aldea, well off Calle Ancha and other streets, and quite a distance from El Centro and La Parroquia, the almost nightly, hours-long volleys of top-volume rocket explosions have destroyed my ability to sleep at night. This thunderous noise goes on until 12:00 midnight, 1:00 AM, and as late as 2:00 AM. It often starts up again at 4:30 AM to 6:00 AM. These explosions will go on for several hours, almost nonstop, and this occurs 3-4 days a week. About 2-3 days a week, rocket volleys resume in the afternoon, anywhere between 2:30-5:00 pm. I feel trapped by this massive, frequent, and assault I’ve barrage off extreme noise. Unfortunately, I am locked into a full year’s lease. Residents tell me that the municipality has financial incentives to allow indiscriminate firing of both rockets and fireworks. I’m told that fiestas are an almost daily/nightly way of life, and that there’s nothing to be done.
It would’ve been really fab if you had mentioned the fireworks problem in your vid… as I would not easily tolerate them just wandering through! El Centro, no less sitting at a cafe’ or museum courtyard, or market day out… THANKS for including absolute noise issues in your next videos! (Appreciated!!)
Such a beautiful place. So far it is our #1 choice of places to move to when we retire. My wife is a Mexican citizen, so the move should be easier than usual. We plan to buy rather than rent. Thank you so much for your wonderful videos!
Thank you for such an informative video. My husband and I are moving to SMA in May. We are so excited. We visited last November and fell madly in love. We are preparing the Visa's and will visit in April to find the neighborhood and rental property. We look forward to your future videos!
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Please discuss the limitations for people in wheel chairs and with walking disability or limited ability. Examples would be which city's have the safest sidewalks and that wheelchair accessibility is very limited. Thanks
Sad that you didn't mention the gorgeous Cathedral in El Centro and the other charming churches around the city...although you showed the Cathedral in several shots. 😢 Also, when i visited 5 years ago, there was a lavender farm a little outside of town run by locals that was small but very charming...
Hey Mariana, My husband and I are enjoying your videos, they are a great resource as we plot our future. I would like to name a few towns which we hope are on your list for future vids: Oaxaca, San Cristobal de las Casas, Zacatecas, Patzcuaro. My husband has visited three of the four, excepting Patzcuaro, and suggests these as places we should investigate further. We hope to see your commentary on these locales, we certainly appreciate what we have seen so far. Warm regards!
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Nice video! You forgot to mention all the nearby wineries, and nightly live music venues across town! I have a couple questions for you. Where can we find current information on bus routes in SMA? No one seems to know! Also, can you explain CFE bills in more depth? I was told we cannot go over a certain amount every 2 months (equivalent to about 600 pesos total), or, we will have our usage fee bumped up from 1-3 pesos per KW used to NINE per KW, and then it Stays at 9 for years?
I heard some areas for rent are less expensive like between $400. -500 a month, even cheaper. Also I'm alone and need a safe place so if you know of places/ areas like that please let me know. Thank you so much, mucho gracias, Sandra.
Thank you, Mariana! Great video. Can you recommend a neighborhood walkable to Centro that has greenery? I love trees and flowers. Thanks for any ideas!
I think most cities and towns in Mexico have a variety of parks. But I do think closer to Mexico City is very green. Like Valle de Bravo or Tepoztlan are nice options So is Chiapas. San Cristóbal Although Guanajuato and Querétaro are also lush So many options!
@@MexicoRelocationGuide Oh thanks! Great info. I actually meant a neighborhood within SMA that has more green and is also walkable to Centro. Sorry! I didn't make that clear. Also, you talk about utilities so thoroughly. I appreciate that. Do you have any comments on internet within people's homes? I am hearing different things on this. Thank you again, Mariana!
@@jennyandrievna4627 There aren't really any other than the ones mentioned above, and that area is Very pricy (IMO) because of the park and being adjacent to the center. We looked for "green" areas for months and never found one. it's too dry here with desert like weather. It was below freezing here last night as well, I was not aware how cold it gets here! Anyway, we bought in a colonia a 25 minute flat (most areas are very hilly) walk to the centro, and we have a couple few 1-block-squared parks, but there is no grass. The exception to this that I have seen is in some gated communities where they water their grass daily and charge the homeowners a maintenance fee for it. These also have 24/7 security and noise rules, so they tend to be quiet. (also roosters etc are not permitted) Hope that helps!
Hello Joaquín, good afternoon. I'm a Real Estate agent in San Miguel de Allende. I know that you didn't ask me but my opinion is that Ciudad Maderas is not a good investment. There are several reasons, but in general, I wouldn't buy a lot there. Have a great day
@@joaquindiazgarcia5343 hola! Mira, lo que no me gusta de Ciudad Maderas y por eso creo que no es una buena opción es que los terrenos son muy pequeños y son demasiados. Eso hace una densidad muy alta que si todos construyeran provocará un residencial muy apretado. Además, Comonfort no tiene mucha plusvalía. Me imagino que te atrae por el tema de las mensualidades bajas, es así? De ser esa la razón, pues no está mal porque no hay tantas opciones. Sin embargo, si tienes unos $200,000 o más, te puedes encontrar opciones de terrenos más amplios y que podrás disfrutar más y si un día lo necesitas vender no te cueste tanto trabajo. Lo que yo he visto es que cuando alguien quiere vender su terreno en desarrollos tipo Maderas, no lo puede vender porque hay decenas de personas que están ofreciendo su terreno al mismo tiempo. Te pongo un ejemplo: hay terrenos en un residencial que se llama Quinta Real a las afueras de San Miguel. Si entras a páginas como Mercado Libre vas a ver muchísimos terrenos en venta de particulares de ese lugar. Son tantos que si quieren vender, tienen que malbaratar. Yo me dedico a bienes raíces y te puedo dar opciones y no voy a resultar insistente o incómodo para ti, no es mi estilo. Lo que sí necesito para darte opciones es saber un poquito más de tus necesidades, planes, presupuesto, etc. Te doy mi email y con mucho gusto nos podemos comunicar por ahí. La inmobiliaria donde trabajo se llama RESMA y mi email es: miguel@resma.mx Saludos
Is there a problem with cockroaches or other pests or vermin in the city that renters should be concerned with? Are there any native poisonous species of snakes or spiders that are a concern?
As a renter, is this the responsibilty of the tenant or is it customary for the landlord to handle these type of things? We are a future client of yours btw :) Planning to purchase the guide before the new year, with an anticipated move to San Miguel in May 2024@@MexicoRelocationGuide
it is the responsibility depending on what the contract or lease says. Fumigating isn't expensive, so tenants usually choose to do it on their own dime.
What about rentals? We have 4 xoloitzcuintli and are nervous that we will not be able to find a rental for that many dogs. Does the Mexico Relocation Guide have a list of dog friendly landlords that understand not everyone has just one tiny small lapdog, but that there are actually families with actual dogs that they cannot just abandon? @@MexicoRelocationGuide
I am glad you enjoy San Miguel de Allende, but I don't. You would have to pay me a lot of money to live in San Miguel de Allende. The culture is not authentic and is dying one starbucks at a time there. It is like turning into a "Disney" type of Mexico. It is like what foreigners think Mexico is, but it is not. It is like Olivera St. in Los Angeles but only a whole city.
I mean just because there is Starbucks doesn’t mean it’s not México It is still authentically colonial and has a lot of charm. But I get it. It’s not for everyone
I lived in San Miguel de Allende 6 magical years and all I can say is PARADISE heaven on earth. They accomplished a great combination of a mix with old architecture with modern lifestyle. Only 1 Starbucks in Centro located in a Hacienda type mini mansion that makes you want to stay all day. The town is full of love, history, culture, music, art lots of it and the best 5 star hotels and restaurants. Fid I mentioned perfect weather all year round?? It's a privilege to live in San Miguel de Allende PERIOD!!
I think San Miguel de Allende is beautiful- doesn’t mean that other places aren’t also pretty. Each city in Mexico is unique and beautiful in its own way. Don’t you think?
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Hi, I have a great interview guest for one of your videos, who do I get in touch with?
Looking into the possibility. Are there many single women living here? Want to find a community to make new friends😊
I love this video. I am a Permanente having lived in Mexico for 10 years. Most of that time I’ve spent in San Miguel. I’m in Baja now for the summer but leaving soon to return home to sma. I have seen many, many travel videos. This was the most informative and no nonsense video chock-full of information that would be invaluable to someone who’s living there or moving there. Thank you so much for this great video.
Glad you enjoyed it! I try my hardest to give people a true view into what living in a city is going to be like. As much as possible of course nothinbg compares to actually being here and experiencing it yourself :)
I will be home in sma in about a month. Can’t wait. It’s been my home for so long. The most important benefit of living there, the thing that brings me back all of the time is community. Thanks again.
Hi Jesse, Is sma to warm through Summers for your taste-?
To compare, where we live in Morelia, is at the same elevation (6200 ft.) so utilities are about the same. There are as many things to do as well.
We live in the Colonia area, we pay 8000 pesos ($400.00 USD) per month for a beautiful 3 bdrm/3 ba, nearly 4000 sq ft home. Maybe we just got lucky, but that's much less expensive than in San Miguel de Allende.
There ARE fewer expats, so maybe that helps. My wife is a Mexican citizen and I'm from Reno, Nevada. We've also seen no need for a car. All our needs can be filled within walking distance, with the exception of an occasional UBER ride, as parking can be difficult.
Anyway, another great video.
VIVA MEXICO 🇲🇽
thanks Russell! Would you be interested in doing an interview about your life in Morelia? Email me info@mexicorelocationguide.com
I did the last time you asked, but you never responded.
I sent an email...
I responded this time 😊😊
I spent 9 days in San Miguel petsitting in the San Antonio neighborhood. I loved it! I enjoy walking everywhere so it was perfect. I even walked to El Charco del Ingenio, which took me about 45 minutes but was so scenic. I think that compared to many places in Mexico San Miguel can be a little more expensive. But a perk that I noticed is that credit cards are accepted in many more places than you typically find in Mexico so that was convenient. I felt very safe as a solo woman traveler and made a number of friends in the short time I was there. I can also recommend some of the walking tours and had a great time horseback riding nearby. I would say that if you’re from elsewhere and thinking of moving to Mexico San Miguel would probably a softer landing than other places. I was there during Día de Independencia, which was a lot of fun, though yes, very noisy. In general Mexico can be very noisy but it depends on what you’re used to. At least you don’t hear lawnmowers/weed whackers/leaf blowers all the time!
Beautifully put
Mariana! You create such beautiful videos full of good information. I am always struck by all the hard work that must go into each presentation. I have been researching the prospect of relocating to Mexico for the past year, and your videos and emails are a treasure. As someone who is a tiny bit bilingual (I understand and speak at a very basic level and get by with the little I know) ... I struggle to understand the Spanish words in your videos (mostly due to the natural speed to which they are spoken) and realize this is where I fall short, and hope to come up higher in my fluency. Thank you for all you do, for all of us who have our hearts set on making Mexico our forever home.
Thanks - that’s why I try to add titles to the harder words
I doubt I would select San Miguel d.A. to begin our part timing in Mexico due to the number of Amercians and Canadians already there. But, I definitely want to check it out. Who knows.. we may arrive there and say " this is the spot"!!!
I will be working tomorrow during your premier, but will watch it later.
Safe travels all!!
Thanks for sharing- you never know 😉
thank you so much. We can hardly wait to come back to mexico and find our dream place to live
San Miguel looks great! Love the different colors on some of the buildings, the thermal spas sound really good. Thanks for showing us San Miguel.
Thanks for watching
Wow, that was extremely informative! I cannot wait for my wife to see this. This was by far the best video I have seen on San Miguel De Allende. We are moving there in 3 years for sure, but we want a 3BR home to rent for at least 10 years while we travel world - off and on. I am an artist, musician, writer, technologist, etc., and want to have fun, create and start a non-profit to help the communities, people and small businesses. I would love to see a video of all the outside\surrounding communities or suburbs, town..? San Francisco, Azteca, Atascadero, Balcones, Guadiana, Independencia, Los Frailes, etc. and how the rent and options differ. How far is one end to the other driving or busing it as well. I know it's a lot of work, but you are the only person that offers so much detail, research and details. Thank you for putting so much time into your work. Mil Gracias! BTW, I would actually pay you for that type of video because my wife is coming there in April to look at places. Can you help us (of course for pay). BTW, she was born and raised in Mexico, has dual citizenship, but knows knowing about that part of Mexico. - Ron
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We spent an enjoyable two months in SMA earlier this year. This video provides a very accurate and comprehensive summary of SMA for visitors. Nice work Mariana.
Glad to hear! Thank you 😊
Several couples have returned from San Miguel having experience violence and loss of personal belongings. I thought moving there as an artist would work for me but listening to these experiences brought on a state of confusion. I’m still going to visit with moving in mind. I hope I choose well. Comments and advice appreciated. Oh, I do speak Spanish but it is Spain Spanish so I’ll have to learn the local dialect.
Wow that’s terrible they went through that. So sorry to hear they experienced violence. That’s never ok
They must have taken their entitlement and racism to Mexico and had to find out the hard way that no one had time for those attitudes.
ok karen. why dont you go take a nap. you are getting cranky again. I know it comes with old age, but getting snarky with strangers on the internet isnt going to cure your lonely days and nights, nor adding any more years to your rapidly depleting time on earth. So you might as well go sleep it off and try to wake up in a happier place.@@MaryGwenDungan
@MaryGwenDungan sweetie, you would find ANYTHING to justify feeling afraid of Mexicans. If you dislike it so much, why dont you go back to where you came from? That is what folks like you have always told us Chicanos in the USA, even though we are indigenous to the Americas. Now you go to Mexico and think you own it. @@MaryGwenDungan
@MaryGwenDungan How many Americans or Canadians have been murdered in San Miguel in the last 10 years? How many Americans or Canadians have been stabbed or shot in San Miguel in the last 10 years? How many Americans or Canadians have been brutally beaten and had their car stolen in the last 10 years? NONE. NOT A SINGLE ONE. Contrast that with the United States in which people murder unarmed civilians; white supremacists kill at will; mass shootings, etc etc. If it is so dangerous, if it is so bad, why do all you gringos keep moving there? Including the millions of you have refuse to obey Mexicos immigration laws and you stay in the country illegally?
Beautiful! Thanks for taking the time to put this together.
Thanks for watching 😊
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San Miguel is an amazing city!
it sure is!
Fantastic video thank you. I like to think that God was in a very good mood when he made Mexico. So much crazy beauty here. Thank you for the temps in C ❤
Glad you enjoyed it. And yes Mexico es hermoso!
Retirement for me is in about 2 years and I am visiting there in July. I look forward to seeing it.
Nice! You're going to Love San Miguel.
I spent 8 days in San Miguel last year in September, if I saw 5 gringos, that’s was a surprise. I told my wife, who Mexican, where are the gringos they keep talking about. Going back on the 28th of October. Can’t wait.
Yea don’t let the expat “experts” tell you that you won’t need Spanish here, it is still 90% Mexicans in Mexico 😀
Definitely in San Miguel de Allende
Only 10% of the people on SMA are expats. Of course, the overwhelming majority of the people you’ll see are Mexicans.
Mariana, very nice video. Thank you. I loved a recent stay in San Miguel and it is at the top of my list of choices.
Thanks for watching it - glad you liked it
Invasive noise, very high volume noise, is a growing problem in San Miguel de Allende.
Almost nightly and daily rocket explosions, accompanied sometimes by simultaneous fireworks, are ruining San Miguel de Allende for me.
Even though I live in a relatively sheltered barrio called La Aldea, well off Calle Ancha and other streets, and quite a distance from El Centro and La Parroquia, the almost nightly, hours-long volleys of top-volume rocket explosions have destroyed my ability to sleep at night. This thunderous noise goes on until 12:00 midnight, 1:00 AM, and as late as 2:00 AM. It often starts up again at 4:30 AM to 6:00 AM. These explosions will go on for several hours, almost nonstop, and this occurs 3-4 days a week. About 2-3 days a week, rocket volleys resume in the afternoon, anywhere between 2:30-5:00 pm.
I feel trapped by this massive, frequent, and assault I’ve barrage off extreme noise.
Unfortunately, I am locked into a full year’s lease.
Residents tell me that the municipality has financial incentives to allow indiscriminate firing of both rockets and fireworks. I’m told that fiestas are an almost daily/nightly way of life, and that there’s nothing to be done.
I have to agree with you. It’s out of control. I sleep with earplugs and a sound machine going and it helps.
That’s why we recommend living outside of centro - especially if you are sensitive to noise
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It would’ve been really fab if you had mentioned the fireworks problem in your vid… as I would not easily tolerate them just wandering through! El Centro, no less sitting at a cafe’ or museum courtyard, or market day out… THANKS for including absolute noise issues in your next videos! (Appreciated!!)
Such a beautiful place. So far it is our #1 choice of places to move to when we retire. My wife is a Mexican citizen, so the move should be easier than usual. We plan to buy rather than rent.
Thank you so much for your wonderful videos!
Thanks for watching
San Miguel is an amazing city
I used to be a firefighter and a great lover of many things when I was younger...
Great Video as always Mariana! Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing hope to visit in future and live !
Great video. We were there last month and really enjoyed our stay. It's definitely on our list of contenders.
So awesome! What area(s) are you looking into?
Other areas we plan to visit are Queretaro, Oaxaca, Merida and Lake Chapala, Puebla
Thank you for such an informative video. My husband and I are moving to SMA in May. We are so excited. We visited last November and fell madly in love. We are preparing the Visa's and will visit in April to find the neighborhood and rental property. We look forward to your future videos!
Glad it was helpful!
I just discovered your channel and watched 2-3 of your videos thus far. Really well done. You have a new subscriber.
Thank you! Saludos!
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Awesome video! I definitely plan to visit San Miguel de Allende soon. Who knows, I might decide to relocate there! Thanks.
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Great video! I’m considering retirement in SMA , I would like to know the neighborhoods surrounding around El centro. Buying a house.
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How would you compare with the town of Guanajuato as far as affordability? Also the ratio of expats between the two towns. Thanks!
San Miguel de Allende has far more extranjeros living there than Guanajuato by a lot. Guanajuato tends to be more traditional and less expensive
Please discuss the limitations for people in wheel chairs and with walking disability or limited ability. Examples would be which city's have the safest sidewalks and that wheelchair accessibility is very limited. Thanks
San Miguel de Allende is not a good place for anyone with mobility limitations
Sad that you didn't mention the gorgeous Cathedral in El Centro and the other charming churches around the city...although you showed the Cathedral in several shots. 😢
Also, when i visited 5 years ago, there was a lavender farm a little outside of town run by locals that was small but very charming...
Hey Mariana,
My husband and I are enjoying your videos, they are a great resource as we plot our future. I would like to name a few towns which we hope are on your list for future vids: Oaxaca, San Cristobal de las Casas, Zacatecas, Patzcuaro. My husband has visited three of the four, excepting Patzcuaro, and suggests these as places we should investigate further. We hope to see your commentary on these locales, we certainly appreciate what we have seen so far. Warm regards!
Patzcuaro is coming soon!
Thanks for watching - stay tuned for more cities. These videos take months to do so sometimes they are being edited and not ready to be published yet
Oaxaca, yes!
Fantastic video Mariana! Thank you!
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Very informative and enjoyable video … thank you!
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@@MexicoRelocationGuide I did as I am very interested in moving to San Miguel
Nice video! You forgot to mention all the nearby wineries, and nightly live music venues across town!
I have a couple questions for you. Where can we find current information on bus routes in SMA? No one seems to know!
Also, can you explain CFE bills in more depth? I was told we cannot go over a certain amount every 2 months (equivalent to about 600 pesos total), or, we will have our usage fee bumped up from 1-3 pesos per KW used to NINE per KW, and then it Stays at 9 for years?
What's the average cost of a 2000 sq ft house there? Cuz I'm hearing that they're 1 million dollars
I heard some areas for rent are less expensive like between $400. -500 a month, even cheaper. Also I'm alone and need a safe place so if you know of places/
areas like that please let me know. Thank you so much, mucho gracias, Sandra.
Definitely there are far far less expensive rentals. But most of these are not to the standards that I know most of our customers want
Great video and beautiful city. Maybe I'll have the US government pay my way there to learn Spanish
Would be a dream to learn español in such a culturally rich city
Thank you, Mariana! Great video. Can you recommend a neighborhood walkable to Centro that has greenery? I love trees and flowers. Thanks for any ideas!
I think most cities and towns in Mexico have a variety of parks. But I do think closer to Mexico City is very green. Like Valle de Bravo or Tepoztlan are nice options
So is Chiapas. San Cristóbal
Although Guanajuato and Querétaro are also lush
So many options!
@@MexicoRelocationGuide Oh thanks! Great info. I actually meant a neighborhood within SMA that has more green and is also walkable to Centro. Sorry! I didn't make that clear. Also, you talk about utilities so thoroughly. I appreciate that. Do you have any comments on internet within people's homes? I am hearing different things on this. Thank you again, Mariana!
Guadiana and Benito Juárez parks are very green and peaceful...and walkable to centro.
@@RobertBadgett Thanks, Robert!
@@jennyandrievna4627 There aren't really any other than the ones mentioned above, and that area is Very pricy (IMO) because of the park and being adjacent to the center. We looked for "green" areas for months and never found one. it's too dry here with desert like weather. It was below freezing here last night as well, I was not aware how cold it gets here! Anyway, we bought in a colonia a 25 minute flat (most areas are very hilly) walk to the centro, and we have a couple few 1-block-squared parks, but there is no grass. The exception to this that I have seen is in some gated communities where they water their grass daily and charge the homeowners a maintenance fee for it. These also have 24/7 security and noise rules, so they tend to be quiet. (also roosters etc are not permitted) Hope that helps!
What if you don’t have anyone to co-sign a lease what can you do?
You can usually negotiate a higher deposit or you can negotiate that with the landlord
Are there gyms or tennis courts, racquetball etc?
Yes yes and yes
Very active pickleball community at the Deportiva.
@MexicoRelocationGuide Do I need a motorcycle license to operate a moped or motorcycle in the city? Are you pemitted to drive an ATV on city streets?
Yes you need a motorcycle license for a motorcyle. And ATVs in San Miguel on the city street are not common
while not common, are they illegal? we are purchasing an electric one that is practically silent@@MexicoRelocationGuide
they are not illegal
Does Mexico require people to have a Covid vaccination to enter the country or apply for residency?
No. Currently no covid vaccine is needed to visit Mexico or obtain residency
What would you recommend San Miguel or Guanajuato? I’m having a hard time
you should visit both and see which one feels right to you. No one can make that decision for you :)
Hi, I have a great interview guest for one of your videos, who do I get in touch with?
email me info@mexicorelocationguide.com
Hey Mariana ! What do u think about ciudad maderas san Miguel ...it Is actually in comonfort..do u think it's a good spot ?
I’ve never been to Comonfort other than just driving by
@@MexicoRelocationGuide thanx mariana !
Hello Joaquín, good afternoon. I'm a Real Estate agent in San Miguel de Allende. I know that you didn't ask me but my opinion is that Ciudad Maderas is not a good investment. There are several reasons, but in general, I wouldn't buy a lot there. Have a great day
@@miguelangelfloreslopez8648 gracias por tu respuesta Miguel ! Que sería lo malo de ciudad maderas ? Conoces otros proyectos en San Miguel ?
@@joaquindiazgarcia5343 hola! Mira, lo que no me gusta de Ciudad Maderas y por eso creo que no es una buena opción es que los terrenos son muy pequeños y son demasiados. Eso hace una densidad muy alta que si todos construyeran provocará un residencial muy apretado. Además, Comonfort no tiene mucha plusvalía.
Me imagino que te atrae por el tema de las mensualidades bajas, es así?
De ser esa la razón, pues no está mal porque no hay tantas opciones. Sin embargo, si tienes unos $200,000 o más, te puedes encontrar opciones de terrenos más amplios y que podrás disfrutar más y si un día lo necesitas vender no te cueste tanto trabajo. Lo que yo he visto es que cuando alguien quiere vender su terreno en desarrollos tipo Maderas, no lo puede vender porque hay decenas de personas que están ofreciendo su terreno al mismo tiempo. Te pongo un ejemplo: hay terrenos en un residencial que se llama Quinta Real a las afueras de San Miguel. Si entras a páginas como Mercado Libre vas a ver muchísimos terrenos en venta de particulares de ese lugar. Son tantos que si quieren vender, tienen que malbaratar.
Yo me dedico a bienes raíces y te puedo dar opciones y no voy a resultar insistente o incómodo para ti, no es mi estilo. Lo que sí necesito para darte opciones es saber un poquito más de tus necesidades, planes, presupuesto, etc.
Te doy mi email y con mucho gusto nos podemos comunicar por ahí.
La inmobiliaria donde trabajo se llama RESMA y mi email es: miguel@resma.mx
Saludos
Is there a problem with cockroaches or other pests or vermin in the city that renters should be concerned with? Are there any native poisonous species of snakes or spiders that are a concern?
yes of course. Like anywhere in the world there are bugs. People fumigate to keep them out of the house.
As a renter, is this the responsibilty of the tenant or is it customary for the landlord to handle these type of things? We are a future client of yours btw :) Planning to purchase the guide before the new year, with an anticipated move to San Miguel in May 2024@@MexicoRelocationGuide
it is the responsibility depending on what the contract or lease says. Fumigating isn't expensive, so tenants usually choose to do it on their own dime.
What pesticides are usually used?? DDT? Or?
Is SMA a dog friendly town? If not, are their areas in Las Brisa or Guadalupe dog friendly?
Yes it is very dog friendly. There are lots of parks that allow dogs. As long as you pick up after them 😊
What about rentals? We have 4 xoloitzcuintli and are nervous that we will not be able to find a rental for that many dogs. Does the Mexico Relocation Guide have a list of dog friendly landlords that understand not everyone has just one tiny small lapdog, but that there are actually families with actual dogs that they cannot just abandon? @@MexicoRelocationGuide
Could a single person live there on 2,000 dollars a month?
Certainly!!
We have so many areas in USA where you are a foreigner if you are a gringo and can't speak Spanish 🤣
Los Angeles is one oh them, and if you don't know there's not an official language on the states.
I am glad you enjoy San Miguel de Allende, but I don't. You would have to pay me a lot of money to live in San Miguel de Allende. The culture is not authentic and is dying one starbucks at a time there. It is like turning into a "Disney" type of Mexico. It is like what foreigners think Mexico is, but it is not. It is like Olivera St. in Los Angeles but only a whole city.
I mean just because there is Starbucks doesn’t mean it’s not México
It is still authentically colonial and has a lot of charm. But I get it. It’s not for everyone
I lived in San Miguel de Allende 6 magical years and all I can say is PARADISE heaven on earth. They accomplished a great combination of a mix with old architecture with modern lifestyle. Only 1 Starbucks in Centro located in a Hacienda type mini mansion that makes you want to stay all day. The town is full of love, history, culture, music, art lots of it and the best 5 star hotels and restaurants. Fid I mentioned perfect weather all year round?? It's a privilege to live in San Miguel de Allende PERIOD!!
How about the crime rate and weak authorities.
There is crime like any other city in the world. But we still believe it is very low and peaceful to live in San Miguel de Allende.
No beach, no thank you
Very overrated, there is better places in Mexico, than SMA
I think San Miguel de Allende is beautiful- doesn’t mean that other places aren’t also pretty. Each city in Mexico is unique and beautiful in its own way. Don’t you think?
Different strokes, mate.