I've been coming to Mexico for the last 20+ years for vacations, and I fell in love with the culture and stress free, relaxed pace of life. The food is fresh, the people are friendly, and the culture is amazing. We moved here in 2022, and I have never been happier.
You have a very positive message. I am very affected by the political division here in the US. I am Mexican born, however I've lived 65-years (of 70) in the USA. Last week I traveled to Guadalajara to for a week. I want so much to reclaim my Mexican life. Please keep your message coming, I love your TH-cam channel.
@@giljusino just got back from 6 weeks in Mexico 🇲🇽… Orizaba… The mountain jungles west of Vera Cruz at a beautiful new resort/ coffee plantation..Tatiaxca… Near Zongolica.. Also spent time in Puebla 👍
I’m a US citizen living in Guadalajara for the summer to go to school to become an English teacher. I love it here and don’t want to go back to the US, except for visiting my family and friends
I’m a Canadian living full time in Bucerias as you know, but I’m not here for any political reasons. That was never my experience. I moved here, not to run away from anything , but to run TO a warmer culture and climate. I have no interest in engaging with fellow foreigners who have come here with an axe to grind with their own government and who seemingly can’t let it go. That’s actually my biggest surprise (and disappointment) regarding life in Bucerias.
Im happy to hear that you came because you love Mexico. Like we have both observed, unfortunately there are a lot of people who aren’t happy with their home country.
I'm Cdn 🇨🇦 as well, & 100% agree with @alanacollins5685. I 1st travelled to Mexico in 1972 for the weather, the beaches, food, the more laid- back vibes, warmth of local citizens & still come for all of the above. People, whether Cdn or US, who are dissatisfied with their governments social policies, regulations, what they view as restrictions, often, in mind, like Mexico bc they believe they can have it both ways there. And that's partly bc they already have the financial resources to do so. Just my thoughts.... @@MovingToMexiCo
Spot on carnal...keeping up with the jonses....red tape riidiculusnous...beautiful culture....simplicity...love and respect...taking a momentito for a siesta, a great random conversation, eye contact, and way more....nothing but love and admiration for Mexico and how they roll. Great video and topic ❤ 🇲🇽
I'm a dual US Mexican citizen thanks to my mom. I've loved Mexico all my life and lived and worked in Guadalajara for ten years after I got my BA in the 90s. I'm also gay and have always identified as a liberal until liberal ideals here in the US have become so extreme that now I find myself calling myself a conservative. Mexico is now even more appealing and attractive than ever before to me because the insanity here in the US has because intolerable as in the examples you mention. Great video buddy!
I know what you mean. There was another subject matter that I debated adding to my list which involves what the teach in public schools. But I didn’t want to open that can of worms. Thanks for sharing.
All about quality of life for me. I've loved Mexico since I first traveled to Cozumel -- the food, the people, the music, the culture, everything. Here I spend six months inside hiding from the cold, so spending the hot months inside hiding from the heat is no big deal. Our healthcare system is deteriorating rapidly as we try to service more patients with fewer workers and cuts to funding. Violent crime here has risen dramatically in the past few years. I could be waking up every day in a Mexican neighbourhood where I can walk to local restaurants and tiendas and learn Spanish. The beach is nice too.
Thanks! Yes, freedom, and one thing you didn't mention is better and more affordable access to healthcare. We don't run to docs much but the U.S. has become a disaster where it's both cost prohibitive and also kinda dangerous to end up in a hospital there. Oh, and sooooooooo glad to finally ride out our first election season OUTSIDE of the U.S. Wowza. Crazytown! We've been living, traveling and running our online business from Mexico since Nov. 2022 and currently landed in Oaxaca for a long stay. But you know, we still feel the PTSD of the past decade of weirdness in the U.S. We have a ways to go to heal mentally and emotionally....
My home closing is in two days and I just bought my one way ticket to live in San Miguel while I travel the country to explore its many treasures. I have sold or am in the process of selling/giving away/throwing away almost everything. Just a 10x10 ft storage to save the most precious things and I am giving it one year for my grown daughters to absorb what they wish. If I eventually buy a place I will perhaps ship a few things down. It is both daunting and thrilling - mostly I am excited, just hard to leave my younger daughter and her babies who live near me right now. Spent time on the Pacific coast of Oaxaca, love the beach but too hot for me to live on a coast. Hung out in Oaxaca City for a while and realized I needed to become proficient in Spanish to make it a permanent home. So, soft landing in San Miguel for at least a year while I learn the language. Sept 14th is my blast off date. I love to hear everyone else's thoughts and experiences :)
best of luck, hope it goes well, very happy for you to make this change, I'm in Houston since 87, at 68 retired feel so trapped, due to ostomy can't relocate easily
My wife and I have traveled in Mexico 3 times, and just got our Temporary Resident visas. We've enjoyed renting a car and exploring. Before traveling there, I thought of Mexico as "poor". Lots of poverty. Third world. But I've learned instead that many people live simple (but incrediby rich and vibrant) lives. We've wandered through small pueblos where the houses are very modest, but the natural world surrounding it is stunningly beautiful. The land is fertile. The food is so fresh. The communities feel so solid. It's been eye-opening. And yes...I realize that it's not all perfect and that real poverty exists.
I am a 4th Generation Californian and have also chosen to embrace life in Mexico… It has not been an easy transition… That being said… Your video highlights the very reasons why Mexico is a viable alternative… Perhaps a future video explaining the process for actually getting “Title” to your property as a non-citizen would be helpful & avoiding the perils of a “99 year” Lease / eminent domain take over of your property…? Thanks again 😊…
We live on a privada ( cul de sac) gated.. 11 houses total… The neighbors initially made up rules & regulations specifically aimed at making OUR life more difficult…Things have improved..There’s a cultural “machismo” reminiscent of the 60’s & 70’s that can be challenging to understand as a Gringo..
The best thing for foreigners living in Mexico is that they are often 99.9% blissfully unaware of reality. So you just don't see anything.. you can't..so things like crime.. sort of a silly, ultra over the top silly comparison. Property crime, violent crime and murder are all much higher in Mexico. Many of the worlds measuring organizations have Mexico as one of the most corrupt countries in the world. But for foreigners it's not a big issue because they don't participate in Mexican culture.. you can't be a judge or get elected in Mexico as a non Mexican. You have very very very limited employment opportunities in Mexico without proper procedures and paperwork, all time consuming and expensive. But for 99.999%of most immigrants to Mexico, they are not there to compete in the economy for a job. Healthcare in Mexico is free to all, don't need to be a Mexican citizen. For routine things, it's identical to the US,if you have an emergency they will treat you regardless of your ability to pay..if you are fat or have tennis elbow, you have to pay your way.. what is essential care in Mexico is completely different.. the ability to sue someone and take them to court in Mexico is almost non existent for regular people. The absolute biggest difference between Mexico and the United States is banking.. Americans borrow money for anything and everything..car loans.. home loans..use of credit cards, student loans, buying things on credit.. Mexico is 130 million people and @35-40 million people are credit worthy..@40% of all Mexicans participate in the " informal economy" which means they work for cash and are not paying taxes to a large degree. The reason Mexico looks the way it does is that banks don't give everyone a new car loan or banks don't lend people money for 20-30 years to build $200-700,000 houses..in cities like Monterrey and Mexico City ( Centro) it's not uncommon for condos and houses to cost $300,000-$1,000,000+
So it seems mexico got a better quality or life. I don't really care about the violence I come from the hood anyway and if I do decide to move to mexico I don't wanna work.
Mexico is a beautiful country, the culture, the food and the land itself. The USA is also beautiful, I feel that the world in general is in a rough spot. Find what makes you happy!
Usually in total agreement with what you have to say. We own both in USA and Bucerias for years.. it's hard to beat California. No bugs better weather lower taxes. Yes lower taxes if you are an under $400,000 a year and have had your house for any like the time your tax rate has been frozen since the purchase date. Regarding health care you wouldn't want the free health care that it's given out. It's Band-Aid existence. The entire US has a health care crisis unless you're over 65. Haha then it's nearly free.
I am in the process of immigrating to Mérida Mexico and I can't wait. I'm grateful to be welcomed and embraced by the local people in the area where my house is. So excited!
I'm choosing Mexico because I'm tired of fearing the presidential election every four years, who will win? Will they take away my civil rights, it's exhausting.
Even when we would just cross the border from AZ to Nogales or Sonoyta , we almost automatically felt a shift of freedom. Of course border cities you must have your senses up and it’s not as peaceful as once you are out of the border area , but free. GREAT point about Mexico staying out of war!!! I’m so sick of my taxes paying for wars I have never agreed with and will never agree with
I am from Texas and the state is using our property taxes to fund private schools and home schooling which takes away funds from public schools. The separations between Church and State are eroding.
@leemartinez2975 I homeschool and since my children are not using those resources they (in a balanced theory) should give me a tax credit and that much less to the public school that isn't doing the job that my children deserve. That doesn't have anything to do with church and state. Now the religious schools would be but sad to say they are allowing religion in school now it's just definitely not what most people understand.
Valid points Paul. It is at the stage here now that I am thinking of retiring two years early, taking the penalty hit on my pension, so I can head down your way. That is, if my sanity can hold out for the next three years:)
We love Mexico and spend a great deal of time there...we also live in Canada the rest of the year...have to say i agree with some of what you say and some i don't but hey thats all ok! For me i think its the people of Mexico and Canada that keep me in both places...all the best...Viv
Yesterday I watched the TH-cam channel called Touch of Light Homestead. Their recent live video talked about what they love about living in a small Mexican rancho. I found it so interesting to hear about their lifestyle. The difference between their school and ours in the US is huge. Life is simpler and very much more family oriented. Check it out!
I moved to Mexico in 2001 and have no intentions of moving back to the US. You forgot to mention that the people are the most happy friendly people in the world. The Mexican people will treat you very well as a foreigner living or visiting Mexico
Great video Paul! We are Joneses and not 'The Joneses', lol, but we want out of Canada!!! All those points you made is EXACTLY why my husband and I are striving to move to Mexico within the next year or so!! We've been traveling to Mexico for years and love it. Thanks so much for sharing these points.
"I'm a BOOMER. Not a DOOMER!" Frankly, the entire world is filled with opportunities just waiting to be explored. Mexico is simply the closest Latin American country to the United States. Which is the reason migrants, like Me, cross the borders from one side to the other. Which is also my reason to begin, in Mexico, My slow-travel adventure throughout Latin America. If you're thinking of moving to México because you heard living in México is cheaper than living in the United States, your information is dated. Moreover, as México's standard of living continues to improve, so, too, will It's costs of living increase. To add insult to injury, so to speak, the $US is and has been losing purchasing power against the $MX. Ten years ago, the exchange rate in México was $1US for $25MX. As of Friday, July, 19, 2024, in Centro, Merida, Yucatan it is $1US for $17.2MX. Just wait for your summer electric bill!😢 Moreover, unless you're willing to live an impoverished lifestyle, you will need a minimum of $2,000US not including housing!! But, I'm certain there is an unique heresy exception somewhere. Frankly, it was cheaper for me to live in either my home in Florida's 'Forgotten Coast' town of Carrabelle and on my Metro-Atlanta, Georgia farm than it is for me to live in a budget hotel in Merida, Yucatan, México. My reasons for still being in Merida, Yucatan is: #1, because by the time I figured out I was going to slow-travel Latin America, beginning in the southern hemisphere, Buenos Aires, Argentina, it was going into winter months. While it is middle of summer here. It is middle of winter there. My retirement plan is to spend six months in the southern hemisphere and six months in the northern hemisphere. Migrating throughout Latin America, following the warmweather seasons. #2, to me, Centro Merida, Yucatan, Mexico is a place I'm very comfortable. And I was here earlier for 21 straight days where the daytime temperature did not drop below 41C/105F!!! Also, I was in Meridia for LA NOCHE BLANCA ❤, and the recent Presidential election. I just wish Merida's sidewalks were more walkable, and the city parques had a lot more benches. The city is making improvements in those areas. The hardest part of My day in Merida is trying to decide which of the dozens of TripAdvisor Award winning restaurants to walk over to for supper. Then to which city parque to walk over to listen to live music while engaging in serious people-watching while enjoying libations, and practicing my Spanish language skill. Buenos Nochas, y'all!
Thanks for sharing your view! It's great to get some firsthand accounts of what it is like to live in different parts of Mexico. Your insight into the cost of living and the unique aspects of Merida were quite enlightening. Safe travels on your slow-traveling adventure through Latin America!
OMG! Great video Paul. We’re moving to Mexico 2025 after my husband retires from teaching. Yes politics can be overwhelmingly stressful. It’s hard not to keep up with the Jones/Smiths and staying off social media not to mention the local and national TV news. I love America and love our Texas however, they paint such a negative picture of Mexico. All they can talk about is cartel and from what I have seen on many TH-cam videos this is totally not true. We are an older gay couple and will probably be moving to the Ajijic, Lake Chapala area. I have really enjoyed your videos, thanks for sharing. Puerto Vallarta Mexico Seems to be the gay Mecca however I am not into big crowds, etc. your area of Mexico is absolutely beautiful and I follow another couple that live in the area. They just built a pyramid home, I’m sure you know who I am speaking of. Be safe and thank you once again, Bob and Jim.
Hola Bob and Jim! Many people really love lake Chapala and Ajijic for the weather and expat community. Please Send me the link to the channel you’re referring to with the pyramid house. Sounds cool!
I agree with all your points, Paul. Thanks! Good vid. Especially better quality of life and freedom from all the garbage that is quickly becoming the US. I hope to be moving back to MX in a year or so. Can't wait to de-stress and give my mental health a chance to heal. My physical health is hurting too b/c the US doesn't promote healthy eating, healthy lifestyles and other positive changes. Thanks again.
I want to retire in Mexico in the next 5 to 7 years and even sooner if the cost of living in the US gets more expensive or the politics gets more partisan and divisive and freedoms are being taken away.
My answer as to which point strikes home with me? All of the above. I purchased a condo in Bucerias earlier this year and will be moving there in December when it is completed. I can't wait to escape the stress and drama in the US
I love coming to Bucerias on holiday but I for one really like where I live in rural Canada and have no real complaints except for our current prime minister who, hopefully, will be out of power soon.
Great video and insights! Mexico as a culture is "relational" rather than "goal" (USA) or "process" (Canada) oriented. This relational aspect aligns with most of the reasons you note as to why people feel good living there. I am a former university prof in Canada who taught Mexican international students and came to love relational cultures like Mexico has! I intend to live there in the future...🌞🙂
I moved to Bucerias full time in 2022 and just recently turned off the constant social media and news cycle from the US. It's like breaking up with a toxic ex. No matter your political affiliations, the endless gaslighting, anxiety-inducing news and political commentary, and constant in-your-face advertising promising the latest, greatest thing to fix all the disappointments in your body and life.... it's been a serious relief. Not that the new partner doesn't have its own issues, but the predominant culture is family oriented, and if there is a steady stream of news/commentary/gaslighting/stress-inducing media, I haven't found it and the Mexicans I know don't watch or listen to it. They're working and spending time with family and friends, who seem to have time for each other. Something also lacking north of the border.
For couples on Medicare in the U.S. and too old to get Mexican medical insurance, one option is to look into global health insurance plans that cater to expats. Some companies offer coverage for older adults that may not be subject to the same age limits as Mexican policies. Another route is paying out of pocket in Mexico, where medical care is often more affordable than in the U.S. Many expats choose to self-insure by setting aside funds for any healthcare needs. Lastly, consider Medicare Supplement Plans (also known as Medigap) that might cover emergency healthcare while traveling outside the U.S., though this is typically for limited durations. You may also want to check with Medicare Advantage Plans, as some may offer limited international emergency coverage. It’s worth discussing your specific needs with an international insurance broker who can provide tailored advice for your situation.
@@MovingToMexiCo Thanks for the reply. I heard there's also air ambulance service to fly you back to an American hospital. BTW what's the average cost of condos in your area?
What about the gang wars there or are they already completely operating I the US? I hear in some Central America countries they gangs are locked up for good and the people can go out at night again where before they couldn’t
You hit on many of the reasons that I have for moving in a few months to the area. You have Biden, and we have the idiot communist Trudeau. Canada has changed so much in the last 10 years that i have had enough. The violence in my area near ( Vancouver) is getting out of hand with drug related shootings. Coming down in 2 weeks time to have a look for land or house. Hopefully be there by Christmas. Great video.
Love the proverb! So true , I love the wisdom from scriptures. May God continue to bless you, your family and your channel! The west is falling because of not adhering to wise words and Gods truths , those with eyes to see and ears to hear…. See and hear
@@OfftoMexico11 "If you don't like ancient old mummies moving to a once-peaceful town in droves and putting up ridiculous numbers of new condo buildings and straining the infrastructure and driving prices sky-high and displacing the locals and just carving a gaudy and grotesque path of bullshit so they can have their insulated little paradise pocket of "BC-rias", then MOVE OUT OF THE WAY." -- you, showing remarkable understanding and empathy for the people that live here
@@DarrenMainas can I get you a tissue?! Immigration is a fact of life for every country...I'll say it again...if you don't like it move! Chinese money has EXPLODED the housing market where I live and people are selling and taking that money to sunnier places. People here are being "displaced" so why is it different where you are? Can't wait to move down to Bucerias and bring my millions with me...let's go for a beer!!
Yeah. No place is perfect. The issues with the cartels here in Mexico is more significant in some areas than others. Thankfully for now where we live it’s not a major problem.
LOL! Who is México going to fight?! They've had one war against France and actually won. President AMLO gave up and just let the cartels do their own thing.
@macdemexico If you listen to enough of Joel's thoughts about Cda gov & values you will come to see they closely match some of Paul's thoughts expressed here. You may not agree with them, but many Americans & Cdns do move to Mexico for those reasons Paul stated. I'm not one of them.
"I'm a BOOMER. Not a DOOMER!" Frankly, the entire world is filled with opportunities just waiting to be explored. Mexico is simply the closest Latin American country to the United States. Which is the reason migrants, like Me, cross the borders from one side to the other. Which is also my reason to begin, in Mexico, My slow-travel adventure throughout Latin America. If you're thinking of moving to México because you heard living in México is cheaper than living in the United States, your information is dated. Moreover, as México's standard of living continues to improve, so, too, will It's costs of living increase. To add insult to injury, so to speak, the $US is and has been losing purchasing power against the $MX. Ten years ago, the exchange rate in México was $1US for $25MX. As of Friday, July, 19, 2024, in Centro, Merida, Yucatan it is $1US for $17.2MX. Just wait for your summer electric bill!😢 Moreover, unless you're willing to live an impoverished lifestyle, you will need a minimum of $2,000US not including housing!! But, I'm certain there is an unique heresy exception somewhere. Frankly, it was cheaper for me to live in either my home in Florida's 'Forgotten Coast' town of Carrabelle and on my Metro-Atlanta, Georgia farm than it is for me to live in a budget hotel in Merida, Yucatan, México. My reasons for still being in Merida, Yucatan is: #1, because by the time I figured out I was going to slow-travel Latin America, beginning in the southern hemisphere, Buenos Aires, Argentina, it was going into winter months. While it is middle of summer here. It is middle of winter there. My retirement plan is to spend six months in the southern hemisphere and six months in the northern hemisphere. Migrating throughout Latin America, following the warmweather seasons. #2, to me, Centro Merida, Yucatan, Mexico is a place I'm very comfortable. And I was here earlier for 21 straight days where the daytime temperature did not drop below 41C/105F!!! Also, I was in Meridia for LA NOCHE BLANCA ❤, and the recent Presidential election. I just wish Merida's sidewalks were more walkable, and the city parques had a lot more benches. The city is making improvements in those areas. The hardest part of My day in Merida is trying to decide which of the dozens of TripAdvisor Award winning restaurants to walk over to for supper. Then to which city parque to walk over to listen to live music while engaging in serious people-watching while enjoying libations, and practicing my Spanish language skill. Buenos Nochas, y'all!
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I've been coming to Mexico for the last 20+ years for vacations, and I fell in love with the culture and stress free, relaxed pace of life. The food is fresh, the people are friendly, and the culture is amazing. We moved here in 2022, and I have never been happier.
I am very happy to hear that! What part of Mexico?
You have a very positive message. I am very affected by the political division here in the US. I am Mexican born, however I've lived 65-years (of 70) in the USA. Last week I traveled to Guadalajara to for a week. I want so much to reclaim my Mexican life. Please keep your message coming, I love your TH-cam channel.
I appreciate your feedback. Im sorry to hear the division is affecting you. You’re not alone my friend! Thank you 🙏
@@giljusino just got back from 6 weeks in Mexico 🇲🇽… Orizaba… The mountain jungles west of Vera Cruz at a beautiful new resort/ coffee plantation..Tatiaxca… Near Zongolica.. Also spent time in Puebla 👍
I’m a US citizen living in Guadalajara for the summer to go to school to become an English teacher. I love it here and don’t want to go back to the US, except for visiting my family and friends
Living in GDL too. I love it!!
I know the feeling!
I’m a Canadian living full time in Bucerias as you know, but I’m not here for any political reasons. That was never my experience. I moved here, not to run away from anything , but to run TO a warmer culture and climate. I have no interest in engaging with fellow foreigners who have come here with an axe to grind with their own government and who seemingly can’t let it go. That’s actually my biggest surprise (and disappointment) regarding life in Bucerias.
Im happy to hear that you came because you love Mexico. Like we have both observed, unfortunately there are a lot of people who aren’t happy with their home country.
I'm Cdn 🇨🇦 as well, & 100% agree with @alanacollins5685. I 1st travelled to Mexico in 1972 for the weather, the beaches, food, the more laid- back vibes, warmth of local citizens & still come for all of the above. People, whether Cdn or US, who are dissatisfied with their governments social policies, regulations, what they view as restrictions, often, in mind, like Mexico bc they believe they can have it both ways there. And that's partly bc they already have the financial resources to do so. Just my thoughts.... @@MovingToMexiCo
BEST IDEA is to move where there are NO people from the US
I am in one of those places and it's very peaceful and nice, with mostly Europeans
@@InMyBrz When my Spanish is decent I feel I could branch out more.
@@lowell62 SPANISH is more widely used BUT PORTUGUESE is spoken in much better countries to live in like PT and Brasil
Fantastic calm information… definitely looking at Mexico differently…Thank you for sharing….
Thanks for watching!
Spot on carnal...keeping up with the jonses....red tape riidiculusnous...beautiful culture....simplicity...love and respect...taking a momentito for a siesta, a great random conversation, eye contact, and way more....nothing but love and admiration for Mexico and how they roll. Great video and topic ❤ 🇲🇽
Muchas gracias!
Sense of community ❤my desire in life at this moment
I'm a dual US Mexican citizen thanks to my mom. I've loved Mexico all my life and lived and worked in Guadalajara for ten years after I got my BA in the 90s. I'm also gay and have always identified as a liberal until liberal ideals here in the US have become so extreme that now I find myself calling myself a conservative. Mexico is now even more appealing and attractive than ever before to me because the insanity here in the US has because intolerable as in the examples you mention. Great video buddy!
I know what you mean. There was another subject matter that I debated adding to my list which involves what the teach in public schools. But I didn’t want to open that can of worms. Thanks for sharing.
@@MovingToMexiCo Thank you!
All about quality of life for me. I've loved Mexico since I first traveled to Cozumel -- the food, the people, the music, the culture, everything. Here I spend six months inside hiding from the cold, so spending the hot months inside hiding from the heat is no big deal. Our healthcare system is deteriorating rapidly as we try to service more patients with fewer workers and cuts to funding. Violent crime here has risen dramatically in the past few years. I could be waking up every day in a Mexican neighbourhood where I can walk to local restaurants and tiendas and learn Spanish. The beach is nice too.
Thank you for sharing 🙌
@@CallowG I agree
It’s so sad 😢 I’m visiting Mexico in early September so I’m going to see how it is bc I’m so scared with the direction the US Is heading
Thanks! Yes, freedom, and one thing you didn't mention is better and more affordable access to healthcare. We don't run to docs much but the U.S. has become a disaster where it's both cost prohibitive and also kinda dangerous to end up in a hospital there. Oh, and sooooooooo glad to finally ride out our first election season OUTSIDE of the U.S. Wowza. Crazytown!
We've been living, traveling and running our online business from Mexico since Nov. 2022 and currently landed in Oaxaca for a long stay. But you know, we still feel the PTSD of the past decade of weirdness in the U.S. We have a ways to go to heal mentally and emotionally....
We have all been through the ringer. Oaxaca is a beautiful place. Enjoy 🙌
My home closing is in two days and I just bought my one way ticket to live in San Miguel while I travel the country to explore its many treasures. I have sold or am in the process of selling/giving away/throwing away almost everything. Just a 10x10 ft storage to save the most precious things and I am giving it one year for my grown daughters to absorb what they wish. If I eventually buy a place I will perhaps ship a few things down. It is both daunting and thrilling - mostly I am excited, just hard to leave my younger daughter and her babies who live near me right now. Spent time on the Pacific coast of Oaxaca, love the beach but too hot for me to live on a coast. Hung out in Oaxaca City for a while and realized I needed to become proficient in Spanish to make it a permanent home. So, soft landing in San Miguel for at least a year while I learn the language. Sept 14th is my blast off date. I love to hear everyone else's thoughts and experiences :)
Best of luck to you on your journey. Thank you for sharing 🙌
best of luck, hope it goes well, very happy for you to make this change, I'm in Houston since 87, at 68 retired feel so trapped, due to ostomy can't relocate easily
Paul you nailed it
Thanks for the information
I hope one day to move to Mexico
Thanks
Thank you for watching!
My wife and I have traveled in Mexico 3 times, and just got our Temporary Resident visas. We've enjoyed renting a car and exploring. Before traveling there, I thought of Mexico as "poor". Lots of poverty. Third world. But I've learned instead that many people live simple (but incrediby rich and vibrant) lives. We've wandered through small pueblos where the houses are very modest, but the natural world surrounding it is stunningly beautiful. The land is fertile. The food is so fresh. The communities feel so solid. It's been eye-opening. And yes...I realize that it's not all perfect and that real poverty exists.
I know exactly what you mean.
I am a 4th Generation Californian and have also chosen to embrace life in Mexico… It has not been an easy transition… That being said… Your video highlights the very reasons why Mexico is a viable alternative… Perhaps a future video explaining the process for actually getting “Title” to your property as a non-citizen would be helpful & avoiding the perils of a “99 year” Lease / eminent domain take over of your property…? Thanks again 😊…
Thank you! That sounds like a good idea for a video. What have been some of the more challenging things during your transition?
We live on a privada ( cul de sac) gated.. 11 houses total… The neighbors initially made up rules & regulations specifically aimed at making OUR life more difficult…Things have improved..There’s a cultural “machismo” reminiscent of the 60’s & 70’s that can be challenging to understand as a Gringo..
Thanks for your words - good food for thought. 😊
Thank you for watching!
The best thing for foreigners living in Mexico is that they are often 99.9% blissfully unaware of reality. So you just don't see anything.. you can't..so things like crime.. sort of a silly, ultra over the top silly comparison. Property crime, violent crime and murder are all much higher in Mexico. Many of the worlds measuring organizations have Mexico as one of the most corrupt countries in the world. But for foreigners it's not a big issue because they don't participate in Mexican culture.. you can't be a judge or get elected in Mexico as a non Mexican. You have very very very limited employment opportunities in Mexico without proper procedures and paperwork, all time consuming and expensive. But for 99.999%of most immigrants to Mexico, they are not there to compete in the economy for a job. Healthcare in Mexico is free to all, don't need to be a Mexican citizen. For routine things, it's identical to the US,if you have an emergency they will treat you regardless of your ability to pay..if you are fat or have tennis elbow, you have to pay your way.. what is essential care in Mexico is completely different.. the ability to sue someone and take them to court in Mexico is almost non existent for regular people. The absolute biggest difference between Mexico and the United States is banking.. Americans borrow money for anything and everything..car loans.. home loans..use of credit cards, student loans, buying things on credit.. Mexico is 130 million people and @35-40 million people are credit worthy..@40% of all Mexicans participate in the " informal economy" which means they work for cash and are not paying taxes to a large degree. The reason Mexico looks the way it does is that banks don't give everyone a new car loan or banks don't lend people money for 20-30 years to build $200-700,000 houses..in cities like Monterrey and Mexico City ( Centro) it's not uncommon for condos and houses to cost $300,000-$1,000,000+
So it seems mexico got a better quality or life. I don't really care about the violence I come from the hood anyway and if I do decide to move to mexico I don't wanna work.
Mexico is a beautiful country, the culture, the food and the land itself. The USA is also beautiful, I feel that the world in general is in a rough spot. Find what makes you happy!
For sure. Find peace within wherever you are.
Usually in total agreement with what you have to say. We own both in USA and Bucerias for years.. it's hard to beat California. No bugs better weather lower taxes. Yes lower taxes if you are an under $400,000 a year and have had your house for any like the time your tax rate has been frozen since the purchase date. Regarding health care you wouldn't want the free health care that it's given out. It's Band-Aid existence. The entire US has a health care crisis unless you're over 65. Haha then it's nearly free.
Hello my fellow Californian Bucearían! Very cool. Thank you for sharing. If you see in town please say hello.
I am in the process of immigrating to Mérida Mexico and I can't wait. I'm grateful to be welcomed and embraced by the local people in the area where my house is. So excited!
Felicidades!!
@@DestinationRetirement I live in Mérida. Altabrisa neighborhood is the best. 8 years and loving life!! Viva Mexico!!
I'm choosing Mexico because I'm tired of fearing the presidential election every four years, who will win? Will they take away my civil rights, it's exhausting.
@@timc.8391 Don’t forget to vote. You can even vote from Mexico.
@@missmayflower QUESTION: does your vote get counted or end up in a dumpster before it can be counted?
Exactly! Move to a place that doesn’t recognize your civil rights and be done with it. Who wants drama!?!!
@@BillLaBrie jajaja :)
The election cycles are energy draining. Im doing my best not to get to worked up about it this year.
Great video Paul!
Thank you!
Muy bueno !!! Good comments and work on this video.. Gracias 😊
Thank you!
Even when we would just cross the border from AZ to Nogales or Sonoyta , we almost automatically felt a shift of freedom. Of course border cities you must have your senses up and it’s not as peaceful as once you are out of the border area , but free. GREAT point about Mexico staying out of war!!! I’m so sick of my taxes paying for wars I have never agreed with and will never agree with
Absolutely. Our tax dollars could be put to much better use than funding wars we never signed up for. Thanks for sharing!
I am from Texas and the state is using our property taxes to fund private schools and home schooling which takes away funds from public schools. The separations between Church and State are eroding.
@leemartinez2975 I homeschool and since my children are not using those resources they (in a balanced theory) should give me a tax credit and that much less to the public school that isn't doing the job that my children deserve. That doesn't have anything to do with church and state. Now the religious schools would be but sad to say they are allowing religion in school now it's just definitely not what most people understand.
year 2028 ! estalla la 3 guerra mundial en Oriente!! USA y Todo el hemisferio oriente serán destruidos!
wars have bankrupted USA
Valid points Paul. It is at the stage here now that I am thinking of retiring two years early, taking the penalty hit on my pension, so I can head down your way. That is, if my sanity can hold out for the next three years:)
We love Mexico and spend a great deal of time there...we also live in Canada the rest of the year...have to say i agree with some of what you say and some i don't but hey thats all ok! For me i think its the people of Mexico and Canada that keep me in both places...all the best...Viv
Thank you! 🙌
Yesterday I watched the TH-cam channel called Touch of Light Homestead. Their recent live video talked about what they love about living in a small Mexican rancho. I found it so interesting to hear about their lifestyle. The difference between their school and ours in the US is huge. Life is simpler and very much more family oriented. Check it out!
I will check it out! Thank you
@@trisharuth2522 that’s a great channel from Ocatlan.
I moved to Mexico in 2001 and have no intentions of moving back to the US. You forgot to mention that the people are the most happy friendly people in the world. The Mexican people will treat you very well as a foreigner living or visiting Mexico
This is true. Mexican hospitality is a real thing. Thank you for sharing!
Your video is spot on Paulie!
Thank you!
Great video Paul! We are Joneses and not 'The Joneses', lol, but we want out of Canada!!! All those points you made is EXACTLY why my husband and I are striving to move to Mexico within the next year or so!! We've been traveling to Mexico for years and love it. Thanks so much for sharing these points.
Im glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you 🙌
"I'm a BOOMER. Not a DOOMER!"
Frankly, the entire world is filled with opportunities just waiting to be explored. Mexico is simply the closest Latin American country to the United States. Which is the reason migrants, like Me, cross the borders from one side to the other.
Which is also my reason to begin, in Mexico, My slow-travel adventure throughout Latin America.
If you're thinking of moving to México because you heard living in México is cheaper than living in the United States, your information is dated. Moreover, as México's standard of living continues to improve, so, too, will It's costs of living increase. To add insult to injury, so to speak, the $US is and has been losing purchasing power against the $MX. Ten years ago, the exchange rate in México was $1US for $25MX.
As of Friday, July, 19, 2024, in Centro, Merida, Yucatan it is $1US for $17.2MX.
Just wait for your summer electric bill!😢
Moreover, unless you're willing to live an impoverished lifestyle, you will need a minimum of $2,000US not including housing!! But, I'm certain there is an unique heresy exception somewhere.
Frankly, it was cheaper for me to live in either my home in Florida's 'Forgotten Coast' town of Carrabelle and on my Metro-Atlanta, Georgia farm than it is for me to live in a budget hotel in Merida, Yucatan, México.
My reasons for still being in Merida, Yucatan is: #1, because by the time I figured out I was going to slow-travel Latin America, beginning in the southern hemisphere, Buenos Aires, Argentina, it was going into winter months. While it is middle of summer here. It is middle of winter there.
My retirement plan is to spend six months in the southern hemisphere and six months in the northern hemisphere. Migrating throughout Latin America, following the warmweather seasons.
#2, to me, Centro Merida, Yucatan, Mexico is a place I'm very comfortable. And I was here earlier for 21 straight days where the daytime temperature did not drop below 41C/105F!!!
Also, I was in Meridia for LA NOCHE BLANCA ❤, and the recent Presidential election.
I just wish Merida's sidewalks were more walkable, and the city parques had a lot more benches. The city is making improvements in those areas.
The hardest part of My day in Merida is trying to decide which of the dozens of TripAdvisor Award winning restaurants to walk over to for supper. Then to which city parque to walk over to listen to live music while engaging in serious people-watching while enjoying libations, and practicing my Spanish language skill.
Buenos Nochas, y'all!
Thanks for sharing your view! It's great to get some firsthand accounts of what it is like to live in different parts of Mexico. Your insight into the cost of living and the unique aspects of Merida were quite enlightening. Safe travels on your slow-traveling adventure through Latin America!
OMG! Great video Paul.
We’re moving to Mexico 2025 after my husband retires from teaching. Yes politics can be overwhelmingly stressful.
It’s hard not to keep up with the Jones/Smiths and staying off social media not to mention the local and national TV news.
I love America and love our Texas however, they paint such a negative picture of Mexico. All they can talk about is cartel and from what I have seen on many TH-cam videos this is totally not true. We are an older gay couple and will probably be moving to the Ajijic, Lake Chapala area.
I have really enjoyed your videos, thanks for sharing.
Puerto Vallarta Mexico Seems to be the gay Mecca however I am not into big crowds, etc. your area of Mexico is absolutely beautiful and I follow another couple that live in the area. They just built a pyramid home, I’m sure you know who I am speaking of.
Be safe and thank you once again, Bob and Jim.
Hola Bob and Jim! Many people really love lake Chapala and Ajijic for the weather and expat community. Please Send me the link to the channel you’re referring to with the pyramid house. Sounds cool!
I agree with all your points, Paul. Thanks! Good vid. Especially better quality of life and freedom from all the garbage that is quickly becoming the US. I hope to be moving back to MX in a year or so. Can't wait to de-stress and give my mental health a chance to heal. My physical health is hurting too b/c the US doesn't promote healthy eating, healthy lifestyles and other positive changes. Thanks again.
Thanks for sharing! De-stressing sounds good to me.
I want to retire in Mexico in the next 5 to 7 years and even sooner if the cost of living in the US gets more expensive or the politics gets more partisan and divisive and freedoms are being taken away.
For sure! I hope it turns around.
I dream to move there.❤
My answer as to which point strikes home with me? All of the above. I purchased a condo in Bucerias earlier this year and will be moving there in December when it is completed. I can't wait to escape the stress and drama in the US
I will accept that answer. Welcome to the neighborhood!
The US = STRESS AND DRAMA !
NEVER a truer statement
How its look in the night?
A little darker 😉
I love coming to Bucerias on holiday but I for one really like where I live in rural Canada and have no real complaints except for our current prime minister who, hopefully, will be out of power soon.
That’s good to hear. Thanks for watching!
Great video and insights! Mexico as a culture is "relational" rather than "goal" (USA) or "process" (Canada) oriented. This relational aspect aligns with most of the reasons you note as to why people feel good living there. I am a former university prof in Canada who taught Mexican international students and came to love relational cultures like Mexico has! I intend to live there in the future...🌞🙂
Órale! I will have to look into relational cultures etc. Even at first glance it seems to make a lot of sense. Thank you 🙏
I moved to Bucerias full time in 2022 and just recently turned off the constant social media and news cycle from the US. It's like breaking up with a toxic ex. No matter your political affiliations, the endless gaslighting, anxiety-inducing news and political commentary, and constant in-your-face advertising promising the latest, greatest thing to fix all the disappointments in your body and life.... it's been a serious relief. Not that the new partner doesn't have its own issues, but the predominant culture is family oriented, and if there is a steady stream of news/commentary/gaslighting/stress-inducing media, I haven't found it and the Mexicans I know don't watch or listen to it. They're working and spending time with family and friends, who seem to have time for each other. Something also lacking north of the border.
I’m happy to hear you’re finding your peace in Mexico 🙌
The USA - MY TOXIC EX !
What does a couple do if they are on Medicare in the US, and too old to get Mexican medical insurance?
For couples on Medicare in the U.S. and too old to get Mexican medical insurance, one option is to look into global health insurance plans that cater to expats. Some companies offer coverage for older adults that may not be subject to the same age limits as Mexican policies.
Another route is paying out of pocket in Mexico, where medical care is often more affordable than in the U.S. Many expats choose to self-insure by setting aside funds for any healthcare needs.
Lastly, consider Medicare Supplement Plans (also known as Medigap) that might cover emergency healthcare while traveling outside the U.S., though this is typically for limited durations. You may also want to check with Medicare Advantage Plans, as some may offer limited international emergency coverage.
It’s worth discussing your specific needs with an international insurance broker who can provide tailored advice for your situation.
@@MovingToMexiCo Thanks for the reply. I heard there's also air ambulance service to fly you back to an American hospital. BTW what's the average cost of condos in your area?
What about the gang wars there or are they already completely operating I the US? I hear in some Central America countries they gangs are locked up for good and the people can go out at night again where before they couldn’t
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Great vid and real informative breakdown on minor differences that can have major effects on ways of life. Oh and yeh prop 47 blows 👎🏽
Totally 💯
Money goes farther….soooo much farther!
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You hit on many of the reasons that I have for moving in a few months to the area. You have Biden, and we have the idiot communist Trudeau. Canada has changed so much in the last 10 years that i have had enough. The violence in my area near ( Vancouver) is getting out of hand with drug related shootings. Coming down in 2 weeks time to have a look for land or house. Hopefully be there by Christmas. Great video.
It’s a real shame what’s happening. Let me know if you need a place to stay while you’re house hunting. info@beachlifemexico.com
Love the proverb! So true , I love the wisdom from scriptures. May God continue to bless you, your family and your channel! The west is falling because of not adhering to wise words and Gods truths , those with eyes to see and ears to hear…. See and hear
Totally. Thank you for your support!! 🙌
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Please don't encourage anyone else to come. Bucerias has already fallen to the white walkers from the north.
well here's the thing...if you don't like it then move!
The white walkers 😂
@@OfftoMexico11 "If you don't like ancient old mummies moving to a once-peaceful town in droves and putting up ridiculous numbers of new condo buildings and straining the infrastructure and driving prices sky-high and displacing the locals and just carving a gaudy and grotesque path of bullshit so they can have their insulated little paradise pocket of "BC-rias", then MOVE OUT OF THE WAY." -- you, showing remarkable understanding and empathy for the people that live here
@@DarrenMainas can I get you a tissue?! Immigration is a fact of life for every country...I'll say it again...if you don't like it move! Chinese money has EXPLODED the housing market where I live and people are selling and taking that money to sunnier places. People here are being "displaced" so why is it different where you are? Can't wait to move down to Bucerias and bring my millions with me...let's go for a beer!!
Mexico is not involved in wars...... yup, we should definitely follow their lead. probably should get rid of the drug cartels though
Yeah. No place is perfect. The issues with the cartels here in Mexico is more significant in some areas than others. Thankfully for now where we live it’s not a major problem.
LOL!
Who is México going to fight?!
They've had one war against France and actually won. President AMLO gave up and just let the cartels do their own thing.
@@SiegfriedEmme Cartels obey the American cartels who are the real bosses in the drug trafficking business
Unsubbed. Now I know why Joel bailed. This was a right wing propaganda piece mixed with Bible verses. You just ruined your channel.
@macdemexico If you listen to enough of Joel's thoughts about Cda gov & values you will come to see they closely match some of Paul's thoughts expressed here. You may not agree with them, but many Americans & Cdns do move to Mexico for those reasons Paul stated. I'm not one of them.
This is correct 💯
"I'm a BOOMER. Not a DOOMER!"
Frankly, the entire world is filled with opportunities just waiting to be explored. Mexico is simply the closest Latin American country to the United States. Which is the reason migrants, like Me, cross the borders from one side to the other.
Which is also my reason to begin, in Mexico, My slow-travel adventure throughout Latin America.
If you're thinking of moving to México because you heard living in México is cheaper than living in the United States, your information is dated. Moreover, as México's standard of living continues to improve, so, too, will It's costs of living increase. To add insult to injury, so to speak, the $US is and has been losing purchasing power against the $MX. Ten years ago, the exchange rate in México was $1US for $25MX.
As of Friday, July, 19, 2024, in Centro, Merida, Yucatan it is $1US for $17.2MX.
Just wait for your summer electric bill!😢
Moreover, unless you're willing to live an impoverished lifestyle, you will need a minimum of $2,000US not including housing!! But, I'm certain there is an unique heresy exception somewhere.
Frankly, it was cheaper for me to live in either my home in Florida's 'Forgotten Coast' town of Carrabelle and on my Metro-Atlanta, Georgia farm than it is for me to live in a budget hotel in Merida, Yucatan, México.
My reasons for still being in Merida, Yucatan is: #1, because by the time I figured out I was going to slow-travel Latin America, beginning in the southern hemisphere, Buenos Aires, Argentina, it was going into winter months. While it is middle of summer here. It is middle of winter there.
My retirement plan is to spend six months in the southern hemisphere and six months in the northern hemisphere. Migrating throughout Latin America, following the warmweather seasons.
#2, to me, Centro Merida, Yucatan, Mexico is a place I'm very comfortable. And I was here earlier for 21 straight days where the daytime temperature did not drop below 41C/105F!!!
Also, I was in Meridia for LA NOCHE BLANCA ❤, and the recent Presidential election.
I just wish Merida's sidewalks were more walkable, and the city parques had a lot more benches. The city is making improvements in those areas.
The hardest part of My day in Merida is trying to decide which of the dozens of TripAdvisor Award winning restaurants to walk over to for supper. Then to which city parque to walk over to listen to live music while engaging in serious people-watching while enjoying libations, and practicing my Spanish language skill.
Buenos Nochas, y'all!
Oh jeez. Unsubbed.
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