Mazatlan, Mexico - Paradise and a beachside lifestyle for LESS THAN $1,000 USD/mo RENT??!
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Hey Guys! I recently visited Mazatlan, Mexico as it was one of the cities I was considering moving to when I move to Mexico this coming Summer. Check out the video to hear my thoughts.
One thing that surprised me? It's so beautiful, clean, modern and affordable. There are tons of rentals right by the ocean, sometimes overlooking the water, for under $1,000 USD per month in rent. You can't beat that with a stick!
I used to live in Austin and I moved to Mexico too - going on my 4th year. I love it here.
Bienvenida******
Where is the safest place in Mexico?
Our family is heading there soon!
I'm looking for a place to take care of older ppl over 70 yrs old. Can you recommend a safe city close by? I'm a cook and want to work in tourist area. But I'm care for relatives. $300 is my max rent
Hi there! We just returned home to Colorado from visiting Austin. It was an awesome visit!
Ha...we are also considering moving to Mexico, Portugal, or France. We will probably plan a reconnaissance trip to one of those this January.
Safe travels and I hope all is going well.
I'm sorry that you have been given some bad information. Mazatlán certainly does have Uber (and Uber Eats). There is a prohibition from them picking up at the airport, but otherwise they are readily available; as are taxis, aurigas, and pulmonias (those golf cart things you may have seen). I'm also pretty sure that Sonora has a bigger fishing industry than Sinaloa. The area you were calling the hotel zone isn't, it's Playa Norte. Yes, there are hotels there as well as many condos, but the hotel area (Zona Dorada or Gold Zone) is further North. Playa Norte is where the main stretch of malecón (malecón=boardwalk. Mazatlán has the longest boardwalk in all of México) is located. And the main fishing fleet is located in a different area, I sometimes think those fishermen are in Playa Norte just for the tourists. While Mazatlán doesn't come close to the population of México City, we are quite sizeable and have about 650,000 people. The Centro Historico part of town you showed is just a couple of dozen streets in either direction. Most of the rest of the city is a working city - with uneven sidewalks, dust, and street animals. There are certainly areas that are more visually presentable (Olas Altas where your hotel is, the marina area, Cerritos to the far North, ...), but anyone looking for a working Méxican city will find it in Mazatlán. Additionally, the 'Summer' heat typically lasts from mid-June to Mid-October. In 2020 it didn't end until a bit into November. Think Houston, then turn up the thermostat a bit. HOT and HUMID.
Don't get me wrong - if I didn't value beach as much as I do, México City would be high on my list of places to plant myself as well. I'm just a little concerned that someone has given you some very incorrect information about Mazatlán.
Hi Brett - That's interesting, I thought since Uber didn't work at the airport, it didn't work throughout the city. I didn't try using it again in the Centro area as I spent all of my time on foot. Mazatlan is not "a small town" (that's not what I meant); keep in mind, I am born/raised in L.A. (population of 14 million metro) and have lived in NYC and London. So, that's my measure of large vs. medium vs. small. At 650k, comparatively, it's the size of San Francisco which is a fairly small city (not a small town but a small city), if that makes sense. I don't think anyone has given me incorrect info re: Mazatlan, other than Uber being available in the city center. The taxi driver told me the area where he dropped me off was the "hotel zone"--that was incorrect. Anyway, I appreciate the additional info you provided. I really liked Mazatlan. I will definitely visit again, although this time with some friends and perhaps post-pandemic. It is a beautiful city as I said. On the weather, that's the other thing, I don't like hot/humid. That's the reason I also decided "no" on Puerto Vallarta. I'm not looking to live in that weather. Again, we all have different wants and needs. Appreciate you sharing your perspective. :-)
@@SlowTravelingWanderer Hot/Humid will apply to every coastal city/town with the exception of Ensenada (from what I hear). Living in México City will give you easy access to one of my favorite beach towns, Acapulco. If you haven't been there you should give it a visit. Much bigger than Mazatlán, and with the international tourists having avoided the area, it doesn't have that (yes, I'm going to say it) 'tacky tourist' vibe. It's also more affordable than other coastal cities. If you travel to Acapulco, be sure to make a day trip out to Barra de Coyuca. You can grab a bus, collectivo, then rent a boat ride - or you can pay a tour operator to get you there. LONG expanse of incredible beach and well worth the time to get there.
@@bjones9942 - Thanks for the suggestion Brett! Yes, I have realized that Mexico coastal areas are mostly always hot/humid. I guess I was hoping I'd find one that was like LA (which is coastal but has a dry heat mostly). On Acapulco, my only concern is that it has a reputation for being dangerous (especially over the last few years). Is it safe in your opinion? Especially if I traveled there as a single woman? I've heard a lot about Acapulco but the safety concern has always hung over it. Let me know your thoughts.
@@SlowTravelingWanderer In my experience, the cartel violence in México rarely affects tourists. I haven't had any problems, nor have I heard of any tourists having problems, in Acapulco (or most other places). Here and there you'll hear about an isolated incident in one of the cities, but usually the tourist isn't the target - Unlike the USA where violence is more often random. Of course, common sense needs to prevail anywhere you are. I travel around México as a single man - and do most of it by bus. I have yet to have an unsafe feeling, even when riding the Metro in CDMX (I love the subway in México City, even more since it's free when you're 60+ and have an INAPAM card).
I think you should give Acapulco a shot next time you want a vacation. Clavadistas are also a must-see, and the restaurant at the Mirador hotel overlooks them, so you can dine while you watch them dive. Another fun day trip there is taking a glass bottom boat to Isla la Roqueta. And really, if you like beaches, don't miss Barra de Coyuca.
EDIT: I blog, primarily for my own use in remembering when and where I've done things ... here's one of my Acapulco entries: www.adventuresinmazatlan.com/blog/2019/08/03/3-august-2019/
@@bjones9942 - Thanks Brett. I'm very familiar with Mexico City, having lived there previously and I too ride the metro and metrobus up and down that city! I have no reservations about many places, actually, in Mexico in general. Acapulco and the state of Guerrero, though, have had a number of issues over the past couple of years with fairly visible violence depicted in news stories. Having said that, it could have come and gone (last time I heard anything about it was 2019). I'll definitely keep in in mind. Thanks for sharing the blog info.
Hi Becky, I enjoyed your video. The editing, audio, and camera work are all quite good. Your narration is also exceptional. Thanks for sharing.
You start off by saying there's no Uber in Mazatlan. There is no Uber at the airport, but please do your research. I take Uber every day as well as use Uber Eats. My most expensive ride so far has been just over $3 USD. Delivery fees are around $1!
Fair enough but for a traveler the biggest cost of transport and to and from the airport. I’ve been all over Mexico and have “never” paid $430 pesos from airport to city center-not even in Puerto Vallarta which tends to be expensive. As I mentioned in another comment, I didn’t try Uber once in the historic center as I got around on foot. But it’s good for other visitors to know Uber does provider service in the city.
@@SlowTravelingWanderer There's also a bus service that takes you from the airport to the centro.
Sorry you have to exit the airport and catch the bus.
Absolutely! Uber is all over the place in Mazatlán. Also, why pay anywhere near $1000 USD a month when you can live in a middle-class neighborhood among the locals and be within 16 minutes of the beach by car and pay between $100-150 USD a month in rent?
As well as the cost of gas is the same or more than the us so why do you feel so bad paying the same cost as texas
Nice...considering Mazatlan....my next move,thanks for your info ...! Ty
Queretaro
Wonderfully informative. And great shots. Thank You
Thank you!
Excellent video! We will visit Mazatlán sometime in the future! Gracias
I had to admit, I was hesitant to see your videos thinking that there was just another gringa traveling to México, but I fall in love with your calm and super informative voice and is very obvious that you have a lot travel experience and also you like to research a lot from the places visit and that is why there is a lot of information in your videos which set you apart from the rest of the rest of youtubers. Keep up the great work! And thank you for sharing your great living around the world but specially in México I love how proudly you try your best in educcate many ignorant people that they don't get many aspects of the Mexican culture, culinary and many aspects of México which each city, town basically can be a total different world from desert to jungles from giant cities to tiny unique towns and you always sharing how warm and welcoming are Mexicans towards foreigners.
Well done, informative. Good Travels to you from frosty Chicago. 😎
Great job Mija. Very informative, be safe and enjoy. 🙏🙏🙏
I heard in the interest of safety she moved from Mexico to Chicago (holy crap, give up the Mexico safety thing)
Thanks for the video! Sounds like a nice place! I love Mexico. Have been taking Spanish lessons and would like to attend
an immersion course.
I’ve never seen a video on This city that compares to so many other places in Mexico. That said, I’m sure if I were to visit there would be things I love about it.
This makes me smile!!!!!
Hey I really liked your video thanks for the help, love from Canada
Great video. We are moving to La Paz this summer, but I would like to visit Mazatlan (maybe via the ferry) as well.
Thank you for the comment & for watching. I’ve never been to La Paz myself but I have heard it’s lovely and have seen a video or two. Mazatlan is larger than La Paz with more infrastructure and options for shopping (incl. groceries, etc), from what I gather. Taking the ferry sounds like a nice adventure!
Ah La Paz where you can pay California prices in Mexico,❤️
Get ready, when you get off the ferry in Mazatlán prices will drop by 70% the Californians haven't destroyed Mazatlán yet.
You really did a great job with this video and you have a very pleasant speaking voice. Well done! 🌹🌹
Nice video. Thanks, keep up the good work.
great vid, Thanks considering relocating there
Great video, very well organized
Nice video, great tip, now you have me thinking, mmmhhh...greetings from Australia
Thanks for watching from the other side of the world! Hope all is well and appreciate the comment.
Curtis in Las Vegas, recently retired Navy, moving to Mexico City in 3 weeks. Staying long term. Eventually I may stay long term in Mazatlan. Slightly less touristy that Puerto Vallarta. Long long beach front malecon to walk, a cool colonial historical area etc etc. LASTLY, you can rent a decent place in the city center for under $500 or $600.
Thanks for the video
Other places you'll like is Guanajuato - a must see! Huatulco is also fabulous, but less congested resort city, but with amazing beaches all around. I'm a big fan of P.V., too.
Did you ever move curtis???
I live in Vegas now since moving here from the SF Bay Area last year. I have found vegas pretty boring and hard to make friends. I was searching Mexico in 2019 and fell in Love with Puerto Vallarta. I think I will try Mazatlan next. I will be 63 this April and want to retire someplace in Mexico. I will rent for a month or 2 in different places in Mexico until I find my spot!
I’m from culiacan sinaloa living in California but I’m moving to Mazatlan sinaloa by the end of the year . Paradise 🇲🇽🔥. U don’t need taxi in Mazatlan when u have pulmonía available
Your videos and your stories are AMAZING. Thank You.
I appreciated this video. I truly want to be based in a coastal town but like you I'm an svid traveler. I want the freeness to move around. Puerta Vallarta seems to be so touristy. I know you're set on CDMX. Any ideas on other coastal towns that may be a better choice than Matzalan? Thanks!
$1,000 USD / mo for rent in Mazatlan ? That's a ripoff !!! $400 USD is already in a very good location in Mazatlan.
No, she meant $1000 a month, including everything: rent, food, etc.
What do you suggest to do to find a good reasonable cost rental in Mazatlan? Thanks
Well it's 1300 to 1500 so now what? and I would happily pay. Just like ppl will happily pay 2500 to live in a hole in New York
Well done !
They have Uber in Mazatlan we used Uber in 2018 and 2019 when living there. But most use bus and Pulmonia.
The bars on the windows are to prevent a break in. You know that
Yes to Uber, not to airport. Tourist section is not playa norte, area you mention, it is after the Valentino beach club and further north. Zona Dorada. ( Golden Zone). Go to Los Panchos Restaurant Area, lots and lots of tourist in the summer. ….Heart of mazatlan.
Hello thanks for the video . Humidity level ?
"Summers are very hot... 85 to 95 degrees." It's still spring in America, and it's 10PM and 95 degrees here in Palm Springs. Our daytime highs are only 110 this week (119 next friday).
I was just wondering if the Best Western perhaps had a pickup from the airport there for their guests. I would think it would be worth looking into.
Pension, check. Retire in Mazatlan, check. Started the passport process, check. Waiting until I can leave.....DAMNIT...not check. :):) Looking forward to being an expat. Thanks for the video ma'am. Much appreciated.
thankyou for sharing
My beautiful mazatlan
There is Uber and Didi here in Mazatlan - they are just not allowed to go to the airports because of the taxi unions...
Enjoyed the video, thank for posting. Because before Covid I lived in Mazatlan for a few days less than half the year. Hopefully I get my last Departmento, or maybe some thing more space if my old place is NOT there. My wife is a La Mexican from Culiacan, and we have a half breed daughter. So yeah I'll have to do something in the near future. Thank you thumb up!
Half Breed?! WTAF?!
@@mariaabundantliving6965 The definition of half-breed. Is a man and a woman from different races. They had sex and smaller human in twined of 2 races was born. The child comes to Earth through it's mother's womb.
Half-breed daughter - how disrespectful. The term is "mixed."
Thank you
I don't know why somebody thinks 1000$ is cheap for a rental in mazlan.
This is one of those videos, made by someone that doesn't show us affordable and good living at low prices.
My two cents - the nice young lady making this video is NOT on a budget I can tell. She is cultured and no different from many who don't need to find low budget options.
how's english in Mazatlan? do many people speak it? you mentioned a large american expat community there. are there contacts to this community which can offer advice and help in my relocating? i'll be driving there. is the route safe since hwy 15 goes right through the cartel area you mapped out?
Well this woman is living her dream she sounds nice and optimistic and I wish her the very best life in Mexico 💖🎶💐🇫🇷💕I also appreciate you took the time for us to show us
Will you be covering other cities ?
We are retiring in 12-18 months. We speak Spanish and have lived abroad before. We prefer cool weather and don’t care about living close to a large group of expats.
Our top 6 after doing lots of research is Queretaro, Morelia, oaxaca, Guanajuato, Puebla, and San Cristobal de las Casas
If you prefer cool weather stay away from Mazatlán...at least 40 days a year over 100f
What apartment search tool did you use as an example?
Have uber in mazatlan now. Las week I was there dec 15/2022
To give you idea ..price from Chania to Platainas ( Crete Europe) 30 minutes ride cost 50 USD ...any questions ?
I have to visit to compare it to Puerto Vallarta. No Uber is a negative and the lack of direct flights. It really would have to have cultural sites, cheaper real estate and food to best out PV for me.
Nice video
I've never been to Mexico but I know there's Uber in Mazatlan. Even these really cool fancy taxis you can take. But I would take the bus just because
The rental market looks very favorable. But, are those properties leases for one year? six months? Do month to month rental agreements exist there?
Yes to all. You just have to be patient, look around and negotiate. Obviously, the same rule applies here as with other places.. shorter stays like 6 mos or month to month will always be more expensive than a one year lease.
I live two and a half miles to the airport in Nashville Tennessee and it cost $30 using Uber one way Merida Mexico is my 2nd home
Spent a week in mazalan in 70’s.met a German fellow with his 2neices.He spent winters there.I visit Cabo and La Paz in lower Baha California Mexico. Great people, good food.
thanks for giving an idea of where the cartel activity is
Yes, I plan to drive down from either Yuma or Tucson. I've driven from Juarez to PV four times, even during the height of the cartel wars, and just tried to be alert.
Are those rents ie. $1,000 for a week or for a month stay?
I don't like the heat oven heat mosquitos or humidity i need a place in Mexico with great wifi everywhere fish wind fresh climat seems like San miguel de allende weather always spring they say is good so is there a place like San miguel bit by the beach
I grew up in Austin
Now live in Ajijic 9 years.
Can you watch US sports on cable in Mexico. I would go crazy without sports to watch!
I think if you get a VPN you can. You’d have to research.
There are Ubers in Mazatlan,They just wont go to the airport. They are all over the city. Cheaper than pulmonias and the Little red truck call aurigas. Born in Mazatlan and travel to mazatlan two or three times a year
Wow! LESS than $1000/month in a city in Mexico where the minimum wage is $7.50 a day... Impressive. Do you find a lot of Mexicans are impressed when they find out you're bringing SoCal prices to Mexico? I live two blocks from the beach in Mazatlan in a house for $200/month and my Mexican girlfriend thinks we're paying an outrageous rent.
Am I bringing SoCal rents to Mexico though? Am I telling landlords what to charge for their properties? Or, am I observing the going rate Mexican owners have placed on their properties and making people aware that this is an option IF they were already thinking of moving to Mazatlan? Do you know how many properties have sat empty for months--especially now during the pandemic? Those are economic losses for Mexicans. Are you saying it's better that they just sit empty and Mexican landlords forgo income?
Make no mistake, you're living with a Mexican GF paying $200/mo rent and you're clearly taking advantage of the low costs as well. In Mexico City, my Mexican friends, pay no less than $450/mo with no beach.
@@SlowTravelingWanderer
You're not looking, you're supporting landlords that are trying to change Mexico into unaffordable SoCal. If you ignore these greedy bastards and look harder for something cheaper you will help Mexicans. If you don't and you cave to outrageous rents that no Mexican can possibly afford, what do you think that's going to make Mexicans think of you? My girlfriend is Mexican and she thinks our $200 per month rent is absolutely outrageous, what do you suppose she thinks of your $1000 discovery? I can tell you. Not much!
@@DwightBurditt I think I understand your argument. This is basically what POC in America complain about gentrification from white hipsters. The white hipsters (unintentionally or intentionally) increase the prices in affordable black neighborhoods to go up which forces the black and brown people out.
@@DwightBurditt But why are you making your Mexican gf help you pay the "outrageous" rent if she's probably not making much money? So, you make an excellent point but I think you're a little hypocritical too.
@@DwightBurditt Maybe you are just upset you cannot afford $1,000 per month and you are stuck in a shithole? lol
Wait.. isn't Mazatlan part of Sinaloa?. Sure you wanna live there?
Very informative ! Thanks for sharing 👍
But you definitely need to find a man to film and edit those videos for you... 😉
So you like Mexico City and the abundance of SMOG?
I grow up in CDMX, but I have not lived there for a long time, still I find very hard to believe, what you said about a law that requires a fiador to rent a house there.
That's a very common requirement for house rental throughout México, but it is a common practice everywhere I have lived, never a law. So you probably can do with a fianza, more so since you are not mexican and therefore least of a risk of default.
Appreciate the comment J Alfonso. Yes, this is still a thing...now, I read it was a civil code specific to Mexico City and I haven't heard of this from other foreigners living in other places (like Ajijic, Chapala, PV, etc). I always understood it to be CDMX specific. Thanks for watching.
@@SlowTravelingWanderer some realtor offices use a policy that costs around $300 US (that's what it cost me) when there is no aval or fiador. That way both parties, you the tenant and the renters are covered with lawyers who will represent you in case the renter asks you to leave without reason or you break the lease. Others ask for aval from someone living in the city or outside the city as long as it's near the place you'd like to rent. I'd try different realtor offices because each manage differently regardless of what codes are in law books. Surprisingly, I've had to deal with renters who only asked for an ID, nothing else, not even proof of income. Others only 2 months deposit and that's it. Yes, I am mexican, but it applies to everyone.
Try homie. An app to get rentals. No trustee required
Have you ever considered Merida, mexico?
I have actually but I am not a hot weather person...once it breaks 85 deg F (or 29 Celsius) or more than 60% humidity, I’m running for cover! That’s also the reason I didn’t move to Puerto Vallarta, although I considered it. I visited PV in Nov and it was 90 deg with 80% humidity...I knew I couldn’t do that long term. Thanks for the comment.
Not a hot weather person but considering Mazatlan? It’s super hot there lol
Hi, can you add the option to cast the video?
I don’t think that’s an option the video owner has to select, or is it? I’ll look for it tomorrow but if you know for a fact it’s an option, pls let me know. I know when I cast, it typically has to do with the type of TV.
@@SlowTravelingWanderer not sure how it's done but all the other videos I watch have it as an option 😀
@@sharib4184 - Hi Shari, I just tried it myself (under another account) and I do have the cast option on my video. Not sure why you’re not getting it. Maybe close and re-open/refresh YT? Sorry! 🤷🏻♀️
@@SlowTravelingWanderer it's working now, thanks!
It never ceases to amaze me that Americans are always concerned for safety/violence in Mexico?! I could write a big letter about this but I’ll keep it short. Crime is a bigger problem in the USA than in Mexico, it is randomly, mass shootings, crime everyday all across the USA, it’s just a violent/crime culture country. Mexico-crime us mainly from the cartels but it’s targeted between them, you don’t mess with them and you’re fine. Still Mexico is safer than the rest of Latin America. Thousands of people from South America are moving to Mexico because according to them is a better country. Last thing, cartels just set up a “base” in Ecuador and is getting really bad.
W/ the taxi ? Why don't you insist on USING THE TAXI METER ?
Mazeltan Mazel tov maybe it's a sign for me
Hola from Chicago
Is it possible the taxi just ripped you off?
This is the authorized the airport taxi. Published rates start at $350 pesos into the city... I was going a little further into the historic center so they quoted me $430. Was it higher bc I’m a foreigner...I’m sure. Oh well...
The government? City Regulators? have given you only a couple of choices to go from the airport to your condo/resort. The cheapest is to take one of the busses, but keep in mind they will be stopping at a lot of resorts so if yours is at the end of the run, you will be adding an extra half an hour to an extra hour. For the taxi, you need to buy a ticket inside. In 2019 it was around $24 plus a couple of bucks tip for loading and unloading your bags. The taxis that bring people to the airport are not allowed to pick up passengers there. Not efficient as far as gas usage is concerned because the airport taxis return empty and the ones bringing you go back empty. The airport location makes it almost impossible to walk the distance to get to some place where you could get a cheaper taxi. Be aware of the free rides being offered in the airport. They are timeshare salesman. That free ride could cost you thousands, ha ha.
beaches have always been my life so Mazatlan is definitely a winner for me over Mexico City. Mexico City is too crowded and dirty and polluted
Is this a month ? Or week ?
A month(Rent)
I wonder what kind of business I could do there as I need to keep busy
You are not supposed to engage in business activity while being there as a tourist. Of course many don't follow the law but one of these days the federal government will crack down and it won't be pretty.
Remote online jobs where you are paid in the country you’re leaving. Then have the money converted to pesos. Digital nomads.
Tôi yêu Mazatalan
Thank you for the comment 🙏 Cảm ơn bạn đã bình luận :)
Hello, how can I pm you. I am really interested in living in Mazatlan. Thanks for your information.
Damn, this video was far more informative than I thought it would be.
This is Lowkey the Bible
IS MAZATLAN facing the Pacific Ocean ?
yes
OMG!!! I had no idea Mazatlan was this beautiful. How is the crime? Is it safe? Can a single woman live there for less than $900 per month near the beach?
Hi! You and me both! I'd heard it was pretty but i'd taken that with a grain of salt because I tend to be a tough judge. However, now that I've been there, I can tell you it is gorgeous! As I said in my video, clean, modern, safe and beautiful. The answer to your question is yes and yes. Watch the video all the way through and I perform a couple of apartment searches and show two apts (one at $600 USD/mo and one at $725/mo). You'll see what they look like; both are right off of the beach.
There is no shootings at the schools, movie theaters and malls. The people are warm and friendly and the food is delicious, especially fruits and vegetables when in season- stick to Mexican food and eat lots of fish and seafood. Btw, there is Uber, just not to-and-from the airport.
Sometimes I see these types of comments and I start to think about what image there is of Mexico in the USA, I mean always staining the name of Mexico saying that it is a poor, insecure country and drug traffickers everywhere, a fucked up stereotype that does not reflect anything of The reality I am judged when in the USA there are school shootings, something that in Mexico there is never
If you really want to find out about Mazatlan watch the TH-cam Channel "a couple of drifters" $1000/month for an apartment in Mazatlan...insanity
@@DwightBurditt I just watched the video of their apartment the other day and I'm pretty sure they said they're paying $400 USD.
20 min taxi ride in sf ca is like $80+ lol
Sea foam green
Thanks! I got stuck there trying to describe the color... lol
@@SlowTravelingWanderer my dream retirement place
Hopefully my pension is still there when I do
I was hoping you’d show actual apartments. We can look at a website ourselves.
The websites are fully in Spanish. If you speak the language, by all means, search yourself. My video was meant to show viewers which websites are used and give you a taste for the types of apts and prices you’d be looking at in Mazatlan. I’m not moving to Mazatlan so did not go on any tours.
If you ever need help just ask,I'm from Chihuahua but just came to live in Mazatlan 1 month ago, I pay $3,800 pesos a month for an apartment about 4 blocks frome the beach
Actually Sinaloa is quite safe. Even Guasave because cartels are not fighting there.
Is it save. Bc i heard a lot crimes pls let us know 🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽
Odd, I just got back. They have UBER
take a taxi from LAX to anywhere... now those are prices $22.00 is nothing
I like Mazatlan, but it's more of a resort town for Mexicans and not so much for gringos. It has been getting better, but it gets very crowded with Mexican tourists. If you go there, try Juanito's Rest. on the street that forms the Malecon, but in it's hotel district on the North end.
Unbelievable the ppl betching and complaining about her video. She's entitled to her OPINION on things. If she didn't interact with anyone, so what. Who does research and relies on only ONE video? If you don't like her video, there's a search bar for another one. Ppls questions regarding CRIME ARE valid--not stereotypical. Many POOR areas ARE high crime--it's like that in the US as well. Yes, US has had school shootings and we also don't have cartel shooting at beaches. Every area has it's pros and cons. Ppl who are trying to ignore the crime and acting like it's a myth, IT"S NOT.
Guasuave is not unsafe...my ex fiance is from there and it seemed nice to me. Most cities in the USA have worse areas. We have a vision in America that cartel is everywhere harming people in Mexico...it seems more safe than the USA. Otherwise a nice video. I love Mazatlan and thinking of moving there. Even if just a vacation it is worth visiting.
They have Ubers now!,,
I sent you a question on your insta!
Thanks Sam. Responded.
nice video..But too long to for what the Title said...
Umm, Uber is in Mazatlan.
Hi there! Love your channel! I'm contacting you, since I have a new TH-cam channel called Expat Mama and I'd love to interview you about what you're about and tell your story. Would you be interested?
As a Mazatlan lover, the video seemed very negative and cartel fear based. I love Mazatlan because it is a smaller city, and, as a single Canadian woman who has traveled there often over the past 4 decades, I have never felt safer. Good pictures though.
Not anymore
Just a suggestion: Your video resolution is in 360P - a very old, outdated, and low resolution. It might look barely OK on a phone, but on anything bigger, it's terrible! Many TH-camrs are posting videos in 4K, the highest resolution most of us can enjoy. It's crystal clear! A lot of other videos are in 1080P, which is also very clear. Most of broadcast TV is in 720P and it is the lowest resolution still considered High Definition. Below that is Standard Resolution (SD) which is barely OK, and rarely seen at all from any TH-cam channel in the past 5 or so years. 1080P is the most popular resolution and is called Full HD. Your video is in 360P, a very low resolution and quite frankly, almost never seen resolution anymore. Please consider upgrading your apparently very old camera, or cell phone, or whatever you used to record this. I will watch this video, because the content is useful, but I will never watch any others, or subscribe, if this is what I must endure.
My hope is that this helps you understand video resolutions as it is not meant to be a hurtful post.
Thanks for the video! :)
I'm watching the video on my 4k tv and the quality seems fine on my end. No issues with resolution. 🤔
I believe it's pronounced pay-so, not peh-so.
I speak fluent Spanish so yes, I know how it’s pronounced...my inner gringa may have slipped out. Lol. Whoops!
we have been taking a uber for the last 2 years lol
Hello Miss. Becky. How can I get a tour guide to take me around Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta?
ya good info but to see how cheap it is to live there and complain about have to take a taxi was not very nice. I bet you shopped at Walmart too lol
All the hoopla about Mazatlan is very inaccurate. The town is very expensive in many aspects, this is due to being a tourist trap. Cost goes up substantially in the Summer due to the heat/humidity. Also, life sucks in the Summer in Mazatlan, hot and humid to the point where you are a prisoner in your own home with air conditioning.
Beautiful city for now, but its turning into another Cancun.
Take a drive through the outlying communities and you will see how the rest live, since "we all care about Mexican culture".
All resorts cities in Mexico end up the say way: privileged rich Mexicans and international tourists along the coast, poor working class inland. It happened to Acapulco, it's happening to Cabo and Cancún, it will happen to PV and Mazatlan. Mexicans move, looking for better wages
@@smartassboy Sorry to break it to you, but it has already happened as Mazatlán was "developed" way before Cancún. In 1957, the city more or less ended at Avenida Gutiérrez Nájera. But the Malecón had been extended to Punta Camarón by 1965 or so by the city fathers. Past it, some gringo loco built a hotel, El Hotel Playa Mazatlán (his descendants still run the place). There used to be a bunch of places where you could drive in a van, rent a spot, hang una hamaca, and have a great time. Hell, often you did not even have to have a van. Soon, the road got extended to Punta del Sábalo but inland so that hotels and other businesses could be built right by the water. Around 1972, a local big shot convinced his friends to put in the road up to Punta Cerritos, Pueblo Bonito was built, etc., and that was the end of "small" Mazatlán. Literally hundreds of thousands of fuereños migrated to the city to work in the hotels and here we are, 50 years later. Progress they call it. But el viejo Mazatlán is still more or less the same, albeit with more gringos.