$3oo Apartment in Puerto Vallarta - Interview & Tour
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 มิ.ย. 2024
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In today’s show, I visit my friend Dez, and she gives us a tour of her amazing $300 dollars a month apartment. She lives up on a hill nestled in the jungle, overlooking a river, and is within walking distance to downtown Puerto Vallarta. We also talk about her budget, expenses… and lifestyle as a travel blogger and guide, living in Mexico.
You can follow Dez on her website at:
www.mydeztination.com/
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Key moments in this video:
00:00 Video Overview
00:50 Tour of the outside of the apartment.
02:30 Best budget neighborhoods in Puerto Vallarta.
03:00 Monthly budget in Puerto Vallarta.
04:33 Transportation in Puerto Vallarta.
05:14 Apartment, condo and home rentals in Puerto Vallarta.
05:34 Healthcare costs in Puerto Vallarta
06:14 Safety in Puerto Vallarta.
07:02 Buenos Aires neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta.
07:32 Rainy season in Puerto Vallarta.
08:36 $300 dollar per month Apartment Tour in Puerto Vallarta.
For more information, please visit www.LivingOverseas.TV
Here I am renting a tiny apartment for $1200 a month in Portland, Oregon USA surrounded by homeless people and crime galore, I am seriously considering moving to Mexico and jumping around for a couple years since I can work anywhere with a wifi and single again! Thanks for the inspiration.
Same here!
Just some advice I live in Southern Idaho and housing and rent going up but some small towns still might have cheap rent. My rent 400. A month and has never gone up. Also in some places you can by land 1000. Acre but alot of these places are just land.
@@franktoledo6342 What is there to do In Idaho? There is no ocean at all and extremely cold. Yuckkk
@@beecool2984 We are 10 hours away from the beach only 7 hours if you live on the border we have nice lakes a stone throw from Oregon and Washington also Canada and Montana. Close to Wyoming and Utah on the borders. I could care less if people stop moving to Idaho less people is more for Idaho.
What are you waitin for, I thought, that’s plenty of money, I from mecsicou, she could save a lot of money if she cooks, like sea food is nice and fresh, and some restaurants once or twice a week, maybe like 200 dollars on food, and you can spend whatever you want in tours around islands etc, night clubs, whatever you want with the rest, so think about it, I realized that 1500 Is what you pay only for the rent.
Welcome to Mexico 🥰
My only recommendation if you’re planning on moving to Mexico is PLEASE don’t forget to break the ice and mix with the locals and also learn some Spanish! Most of the foreigners stay in their foreigner’s bubble and miss out from a wonderful experience. Also as a sign of respect to the locals 😁
yo as a sign of respect is it cool if mexicans that move to the US learn some english so they can mix with the locals as well or am i a racist for asking?
@@MrStayAlive “Yo” they do learn English or at least they really try their best to communicate in English when they’re interacting with English speaking people. If they choose to speak Spanish to their family members and you don’t like it, that’s another story. Anyway, English is not even the official language of the United States, is not in the constitution. Did you know that or do I have to teach you your own country’s history ?
@@ricochet2769 Spanish isnt even the official language of mexico it was braught there by the same people that killed everyone native to that place and enforced their religion on the people, same as in the states. All i did was ask a question you are the one implying I would be upset for them to speak their native tongue to their familys or implying that they dont try their best to learn english. i never said any of these things. you are proving my point here and you dont even realize it. The double standard is real. i asked a simple question. if i ask people to learn english as a sign of respect. thats how you put it. if i ask people to show me respect by learning my language is that racism or bigotry. or is it only classified as such bc im white? I find it offensive that you ask me to learn a language out of respect. I show respect in many ways I dont need to learn a language to do so. language is for communication. actions show respect. still waiting fo an answer to that question too. simple yes or no
@@MrStayAlive I won’t responde to your questions because the content in your answer tells me that you’re either a teenager or someone who is not educated to talk about this. So yeah, read some books first.
@@ricochet2769 escribe braught en lugar de brought, no sabe ni ingles el animalito, por supuesto que nunca va a aprender otro idioma, no el da el cerebro jajaja
She really hit the jackpot with her rental unit. So beautiful and in the middle of nature.
Marie Blyden, Surprisingly there are still good deals in her neighborhood and often available spaces in her complex. Most foreigners don't want to live in a neighborhood that far from the tourist zone.
@@LivingOverseasTV Do you live very happily in Mexico, but do you pay taxes like everyone else?
@@miguelperez8814 , Yes I do pay taxes. TH-cam automatically calculates my income so for me it's an easy process. I also like to support local, non profit organizations wherever I am living. I believe in supporting the local community.
The quiet is a big plus.
Just perfect
I am Mexican and live in San Diego, but Puerto Vallarta looks beautiful and so affordable, with $300 here is not even enough for my monthly car gas. You guys have it all!
En realidad es caro, para la mayoría de vallartenses. Obviamente si reciben su salario en moneda extranjera, se les hace más barato
even the cartel
@@cesarcoelho3012 not as bad as the media makes it seem... they just want to keep us scared
Especially now! Gas is over 300 for the month!
So go back.
Her hair is gorgeous 😍
And the rest of her too :)
@@stevenmeadows6917 Great camera work....
@@putheflamesoutyahoo1503 Ok Jimbo. I'll be in touch
I was thinking the same thing. LoL
Is that why it’s only $300 a month?
I made my move here in May. Your video was very instrumental in my research. Thank you so much for all that you do!
hi kelly, any updates?
I love everything about Dez's apartment. The layout and decor, the cozy outdoor patio, the location and view from those beautiful windows; all for $300/month! And her gorgeous kitty adds the sweetness. Puerto Vallarta is one of our favourite places to visit. It's beautiful and the people are friendly.
Did you happen to inderstand her when she gave the name of the neighborhood she lives in near the beginning of the video about 2-2.5 minutes in?
@@s.e.6616 She's in Colonia Buenos Aires.
@@s.e.6616 Buenos Aires as in the Capital city of Argentina.
@@aba1791 COLONIA buenos aires
@@aba1791 yes
We pay $700 a month for a 2+2 with partial ocean view in 5-D, BUT we have hills to climb so sometimes we take a taxi back up for only 50 pesos! Two people can live pretty well for $1600-1700 a month here!
Vicki Ladu, Thanks for taking the time to share your first-hand experience.
Would you say Spanish is a must have in PV or could one get by without?
@@LivingOverseasTV my question is when did she lease that unit as rents have gone up everywhere
Constance....back in December of last year. The rent would have been $1200, but a build is going up right in front of our living room balcony, so we will lose the beautiful ocean view (still have view from both bedrooms at least! Yes, rents have gone up since then.
Clinton.....Spanish does not need to be spoken much in the tourist areas of PV, but it’s helpful every where else.
That's an incredible apartment!
Apartment?
Yep. Can't beat if for 300 bucks!
I'm jealous, someday I want to live there. I been to Puerto Vallarta at least 12 times but I never get tired of the scenery.
Nice find. We had a bit bigger apartment in a tourist town in Estado de México and paid about 3 times that. But, we had 2 bedrooms, a covered terraza overlooking the lake and got to watch the most amazing sunsets. The inside of this apartment reminds me a bit of ours. Not as rustic a location but, 10 minute walk to town. Loved it.
Absolutely perfect, wonderful architecture, stone work,cute kitty. The flowering trees are phenomenal!😍
I love her motivation and courage. She is wonderful. More experience for other people to know what they are.
I spent a month in PV . My buddy rented a huge beautiful house in Conches Chinas. The house came with a maid/chef who showed up every morning and cooked us breakfast!
I had the time of my life ...Beautiful, fun, inexpensive and safe.
Hmm. Sounds like where I go a couple times a year. Casa Joanne?
so sorry !! but renting a house in conchas chinas with a butler/maid/cook is NOT INEXPENSIVE AT ALL !
@@isauratorres9447 this was back in 1999...The house had two stories, 8 rooms , a really nice landscaped pool , maid-cook , ocean views and was only $2000 month !!
Thanks for all the sweet comments everyone 🥰 you can read more about my lifestyle & Puerto Vallarta Activities on my travel blog:
www.mydeztination.com
Instagram: @mydeztination & @puertovallartaactivities
You are pretty😍
Hey just subscribed to your TH-cam I’m looking to move to that area soon. Beautiful place!
Im subscribed!!! I love Puerto Vallarta
Would you say Spanish is a must have in PV or could one get by without?
this content is very inspiring. I will have to subscribe to your channel asap.
Dez & Jim
Thank y’all
This visit was informative and very pleasant
Appreciate all your kindness
Omgosh!!! I love this. I’m exploring ideas for the coming future especially since America has gone down the toilet. Also exploring vanlife so I can travel all the places I’ve never been in America but, again, this country is sucking more every day.
Approaching $5/gal van life is not attractive. Maybe the gas money would be more than living in PV like Dez's place.
Next February I’ll be going to Panamá and Colombia for 6 weeks.
I agree. And Canada isn't too far behind.
I agreed with you. Iam tried and iam going back to Mex somewhere.
I just got back after 2 years away. Just came back to sell everything and get the hell out.
I know of her, but I've never met her. She used to pop up on my Facebook feed quite often as we have a lot of mutual friends.
Cool little crib Dez.
Dez,Is extremely happy and your plans are working!! God Bless Girl.
I'm Dez over heels in Love with Your positivity ,beauty and outlook on life !! Living life in your own terms and earning a living doing what You love GREAT for it only You but for all of Us 👍😃🤗
Awesome! Dez seems to have a beautiful spirit! That is in such short supply these days. Love it!
My only problem with your channel is that you expose the reality of living in Mexico in that is safe & awesome. I prefer the the negative views on Mexico so it stays a hidden gem - nice & cheap for a very long-time.
Right on!
Lol.
Yes Mexico should pay for a wall to keep out the Americans 😅
@@kayingthao5072 Wth who is sneaking into Mexico?
it ain´t cheap no more ........
She gets a Wow! From me, that life style to me is living it up
Double Wow.. for me too
Congratulations!! this is what life is all about!
Talk about a perfect lifestyle. That woman has it figured out.
"Go *FIGURE* ." Most def.
Yeah, she can’t stop smiling lol
I would be too
Try cabarete DR.
“Perfect Lifestyle “ if you wanna live surrounded by cartels lol
🇺🇸 is #1 buying drugs
Dez ... Your a lovely lady with a kind and gentle spirit ... I like the way you see Life ... Thank you🌺
I just came back from vacation here!!! Soooooooooooooooo beautiful and the people are very very excited to share their culture. I'm definitely going back some day!!! Great video!!!
Wow this is what happiness looks like
Hola Dez! This is Kelly from the bookstore. I was scrolling through TH-cam when I saw your beautiful face pop up. I loved seeing where you sit to read the books. It helps to remind me that they are going with love to new homes and adventures of their own. We miss you. Come back in soon to say hello!
Im working on moving back to Mexico... I loved living there. The USA is horrendous. That apt is so awesome!!
Hi Dez. I am from México City which I love(the nice parts) and also I enjoy big cities like Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla, Queretaro etc. But now with the pandemic I try to look for smaller towns to visit and there are tons in México, by the way I've never been to Puerto Vallarta, it's true. Thx a lot for sharing this video so I can know a bit more about my country. Best wishes.
@clot shots - I like that… “Plandemic” was getting kind of old. Thx!
That would be my favorite place also, great introduction to the lifestyle and her values. Congratulations...
It's refreshing to see a different area to live then the classical 5D or Versalles.
You have a great place Dez, thanks for the visit ✌️
Hi Jim would love to meet you ! My husband and I are thinking of living in Puerto Vallarta for a few months and would love your guidance. Please message us
@@patrickdunham9417 only a few months? Well let's talk....what terrible place do u live in the US?
@@michaelasay8587 this is actually Liz patrick is my husband. We live in San Diego . How can I reach you
Wow, what a lovely place. I'm not so young anymore, so the stairs seem daunting. But, they would force myself and my husband to get in shape lol.
lol
Leone Dyson, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.You would be amazed how living in a town like Puerto Vallarta and walking regularly will really help get you in shape.
You should try it for a month or two. She's in her forties by the the look of her and seems to be doing fine. Insurance is still cheap their if your under 65.🤷♂️
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She is not only beautiful but got to have the most beautifulest hair! It is so pretty over there?
So amazing ! Thanks for sharing! God bless you Dez and Jim! Please stay safe 🙏
That’s exactly what I had in mind to check out when I start looking in Mexico
Dez defiinately has her plan together. Great interview! I've been to Mexico a few times and definately would like to check out Puerto Vallarta as a future retirement destination. It's all about planning and I love the food. I could see myself sitting outside the veranda enjoying the view with a good cigar and two fingers of Mezcal. Keep up the good work and all the best from Germany.
Dave71, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. The Mezcal is excellent here. I hope you get a chance to enjoy it soon.
Hallo Dave71 , Thinking the same thing. From NRW. Today is 28 October 2021. Lived in the USA for 45 yrs and returned to Germany on Februar 2001 . Might attempt to vacation in Puerto Vallarta and make the move .
Since you all have the same idea it wont be so cheap by the time you get down there.
i love how u mention how safe it is
my condo was broken into, my car was broken into, spit on, threatened, ripped off countless times, no law what-so-ever
@@isauratorres9447 I've had all that stuff happen in the US too. Personal anecdotes don't mean anything when it comes to determining the facts as to if a place is safe or not. Use crime statistics or data from a reputable source, not hearsay.
Perfect person to show us how to live abundantly. Beautiful
Just have to say it!
She is a very beautiful lady and seems to be a very pleasant person as well!
Her friends are very lucky people, to be sure!
I can only dream of being one!
What a fun apartment in the jungle! Great that it comes with utilities paid.
Love it! awesome work both of you. I am thinking of moving to that neighbourhood.
Richard Simpson, Where are you these days? Are you back in Vallarta? If you are, let's figure out a collaboration video.
@@LivingOverseasTV in Cabo San Lucas now, likely heading back to PV before the end of the year
Wow, what a cool little place.
I liked your travel insights and concept.
Subscribed 😊
Wow I love how she lives , beautiful place
What an awesome lifestyle your very fortunate lady.
The terrace is amazing as are all the stone steps!!!
I’m not sure I would live there exactly, but I love this and I would totally do this - somewhere in Latin America. Mexico is also convenient back to the US. I just don’t know where I’d go yet. It would take me a while to find that fall-in-love- place that just feels right long term. I’ve been going to a Peru a lot (it’s definitely not there) lately, and will eventually continue to explore Chile and other South American countries. Kudos to this gal, good for her. Can’t beat the tranquility. Plus she’s gorgeous!
Such a lovely place!
I’m planning on solo traveling all over Mexico, this is definitely one of the cities I’ll be visiting.
You want to live in PV....I moved from the shithole SF 5 yrs ago....could never go back to the terrible outrageously expensive, violent, dirty, unsafe US!
How was your trip?!
Very interesting and informative. Thank you for uploading.
Another great video, Puerto Vallarta is looking better every video. I definitely am a "experiences" type of person. We have too much "stuff" anyway. I sent my fiance one of "Living Overseas TV" videos.....she said stop sending me videos unless you're ready to go LOLOL
DJRolo813, Haha...I agree with your fiance. Time to get serious! Thanks for supporting the channel and I hope you are getting the information you need. I don't think living overseas is the best decision for everyone but if you are an "experiences" type of person, than I think you will find it amazing and life changing. Good luck!
Dez: "Here in the Jungle, the wifi is spotty."
Me: Here in the suburbs of Charlotte, NC, the wifi is spotty.
I live out in York Co. The only internet is ATT and it's not much better than hers.
Thank U for Opening my Eyes! America on borrowed time!
I was born in a small town approx 1 1/2 hrs from P.V. I visited once 20+ years ago and never again till last year. It is such a great place ! This year I returned and spent time in P.V and met many USA 🇺🇸 retirees living their best lives! I can't wait to join them. The US dollar goes a long way!
it is just as expensive here .....in some cases even more so than the usa ... not cheap at all ..... besides as a foreigner you are targeted and constantly being ripped off by the horrible people here ...
Her place is fabulous ❣️. Beautiful there.
its a wonderful way to experience different country , and look at all the big aroid plants just growing in her living space. Aroid plants are big trend in the US.
I want to try living there for a month.
Querétaro
I used to live in that apartment, it's awesome!
What an awesome place she scored!!!
Wow! Spectacular
I will definitely be given 100 likes to this video. This woman she’s incredibly good vibes person. Loves the video, wish one day move to a place like Puerto Vallarta. I’m from State of Michoacán.
What are u waiting for??
I remember seeing this video a couple of weeks ago and I remember you lived along the river. Is your place alright ? Everything looks devastated by the river. Please upload a video… hope things are alright for you. I saw what happen to Angalo de nopali
I love her beautiful spirit and smile!
When she said boyfriend that just killed it. What a lucky man he is. A beautiful young lady
We had the best time in PV. So fun to meet Dez. Thank you.
Travel Club with Nicole & Kelly, Glad you had a great time in Puerto Vallarta and had the opportunity to meet Dez.
@@LivingOverseasTV Oh sorry, I made that confusing. It was so fun to meet Dez here on your channel.
That a beautiful place you have. I love it. I love to go there.I never been to Mexico.
Mariah Caruso, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I hope you get an opportunity to visit in the future.
We have a time share in PV in the Conchas Chinas area. We always have a great time and sometimes had to extend our stay for few more days because it felt it was not enough. We love to walk it’s one way to keep us fit while vacationing. We love PV.
bethatkinson8000, Thanks for sharing your personal experience.
@@LivingOverseasTV -I’m going to be moving in about 6-7 months and I’ve been thinking about where I should go? It’s been a while, but I really enjoyed my time in PV, this ,ay have convinced me!
That place is LOVELY, amazing.
Thanks for all informations!, amazing!!!!
Glad you liked it!
I like living more outskirts too..this place is awesome! Great views..I would love to stay here for a couple months or so .. first time seeing one of your videos..really good 👍.
Wow this truly is paradise!!
wow, what a really nice apartment. i wanna live there
Come Cynthia...I'll fill u in on paradise PV... cheap and so friendly and clean and non violent.
Hi Jim, Hi Dez. Thank-you for producing this great little video and sharing.
The editing and audio is great and Dez is a very good presenter.
I’ve been to Puerto Vallarta 5 times and I like to stay at the all inclusives because I can usually get a good deal from Vancouver, Canada when I want a two week vacation.
It’s nice to see others like yourselves who are a little smarter and more adventurous than me taking it further.
Nice place .Dez is amazingly beautiful.thank you for the video 😎
El Huachinango @4:00 loved that place food 👌🏽highly recommend it, small little beach very relaxing can’t wait to Go back
benzoh28, Yes, that is a magical little place!
I am impressed with the stone work the owner used to construct, we were thinking now of doing a home using stones found on property here in the Philippines ...rustic, and lovely!
Fred B. BLOCK, Thanks for watching. Where are you at in the Philippines? I will likely return there after covid is over.
What a deal/// love it
Those stairs are great and provides a great view.
Wow that's a beautiful apartment! Great Video!
Wow beautiful space and what an angel of a lady
Great content! Awesome place for the price !!! Your hair is beautiful!!
Thank you so much 🤗
Cute little place. I lived in Cambodia and the Middleast, and its always fun to see the living conditions.
Road Runner, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!
I love your place in the jungle, Dez!
It bet it looks super green all around now in rainy season.
Splendid video and production.
Thank you again, Jim!
Thanks Claudia! Great seeing you!
no
its not in the jungle
@@isauratorres9447where is it then?
Oh my gosh I love that little apartment!!!❤
It’s so cute!
I have walked your neighborhood. I have been everywhere in P.V. and the wider area as well. Given I have a car, I could live further away from the Romantic Zone, but I usually stay there and last time I stayed on the river, too. Taking my dog out to pee, I was accosted by a lanky guy with a rock, but the dog returned from her duty and immediately ran after this guy - ran him 2 blocks away before returning. I like being a bit away from things and yet close, too.
Man’s best friend!
Crime corruption crime corruption?
There's a little crime and corruption most places you travel; however, there's also locals bending over backwards to help you, too. The Mexican People are very honest and hard working, but some are unskilled and uneducated, too. You need to take the good and the ugly anywhere you go - I see most of the good in people.
I love it! I already knew about getting a place just outside Puerto Vallarta, but didn't realize how beautiful the possibilities? There's video, after video on cost of living abroad, but I think I'm pretty much in line with her habits for $2000 a month? Thanks for sharing.
Chris R, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
Simply amazing can't lie❤️
Super vlog. Great information.Gracias!
John Edward Jones, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
Unbelievable that Dez got that gorgeous apt. for $300/mo. . . . quite frankly, it's hard
to believe that it's a typical price at just a 10-minute walk to the beach. Can you do
a follow-up with Dez to find out how "bad" it is during the rainy months? I.E., I'd like
the "good, the bad & the ugly."
anda campeche? puerto progreso? merida=?
friends of mine in PV say rents have gone up a lot since this video was done... I think this is a bit unusual to get a place like this for 300
agree..I live in Mx as well and that is very unusual for a place like that...she is very lucky
Keen observation.
@@devadulce There might be more to her getting that cheap rent than we were told perhaps… ;)
Hey Dez and Jim: GREAT VIDEO!!!! I love your place Dez and it is a great option. Are we not the luckiest people on the planet? I love living in Vallarta and appreciate Jim and his talent for putting together all the great videos on PV so far! I look forward to the upcoming ones for sure!
Thanks Francine!
I would LOVE to connect with Dez and/or Jim. We are thinking of moving down from Washington state in late 2022. This apartment style looks like our cup of tea. How do you locate apartments like this? Thank you for taking the time to put this together!
@@MercuryAMichael hello how are you doing .?
I’m so inspired! Do you guys know the best way to rent long term? We want to move!
Thanks for this perspective and costs!!
Love this!
Oh my goodness, that is pretty awesome.
Elderp, Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
Wow love her place very cool and only $300!! I’m planning on moving to Mexico soon but still not sure where. Vallarta was my first choice but it’s gotten pretty expensive to rent so it’s nice to see this. Looking at Bucerias now.
Expat Explorer, Thanks for watching. I will be posting a neighborhood guide for Puerto Vallarta very soon. I think you will find it helpfull.
@@LivingOverseasTV awesome thanks 😊
Consider other city options like Valle de Bravo, Ajijic, San Miguel de Allende. Beach? Bucerías is good option indeed. Consider Zihuatanejo also. Bienvenid@ a Mexico!
@@claudiorodriguez7661 thank you I’ve been looking at a couple of those like Ajijic but I was thinking it’s a really older retired crowd. I’m not young but not to old. I’m going to look into the others so I appreciate it!
@@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078 Noted!!!! Good luck with your adventure, take care, keep safe and enjoy Mexico!!!!
Just came back from Cancun mexico. Love the country, the people i want to live there during the long cold winter months in canada..
i love her energy
Nice place. Making the move somewhere myself sooner rather than later. Just came back from Oaxaca. Loved Oaxaca City. Mexico is a wonderful country. Nice people , great food. Love it there
Crime corruption crime corruption?
Cool, I'm hoping to see Oaxaca city soon
I have heard Oaxaca has the most gorgeous woman in MEXICO
@@dans9463 Hey Dan IMO I think alot of that info is blown out of proportion by media. Fear is the main objective.
She's darling!!💞👏
Ask her to put on some clothes.
@@wolfthequarrelsome504 It's hotter than hell over there, her cute little dress is just fine!
@@wolfthequarrelsome504 well, Its great that you have the choice to not see her if you dont like what you see.
Oops, seems you didnt know It.
I’m glad this came up in my algorithm.
Thank you for this, just retired from US Army and want to find places like this...
This is goals right here! I want to live somewhere like this.
not here unless you are rich ...... no way to live .... it is most definately 3rd world ....
@@isauratorres9447 Ok it doesn’t necessarily have to be in Mexico but I would love a cheap place with a natural vibe like this, live out my childhood dreams of living in the jungle book