A Tour of IRAPUATO, MEXICO | Beyond the Tourist Zone

[@raulgarcia3058]

My home town 🥹 always feels good to see it again

[@roygoad2870]

It’s great that because of the wonders of You Tube that we can see places that have been reported to be dangerous and make our own minds up to realise that most places are quite safe, I was living in Colombia for 4 years in the 1980’s and sure you had to be aware of being cautious with your surroundings, but my time there was fine, in fact it was an exciting time to be there, I was married to a Colombian with 3 young children and life was challenging but no more or less than any other country that I could have gone too!

[@allraargast]

Roy Goad I think you're right. I was utterly surprised when I saw that Ewa zu Beck could travel in Syria (Damaskus for one) and that life went on there pretty much as in every other country in the Middle East. The only difference was the construction work and the renovations going on. Made me wonder why the hell ppl (so called refugees) still make the journey to Europe and my country when there are places in their own country that are safe. Then it struck me...social welfare and benefits 🙍🏻‍♂️

[@wendyfaith1048]

@ JD ,,,, agreed. I'm sure it is easy to spend a week somewhere and come to the easy, pleasant conclusion. Also places change with changing conditions. I lived for 18 years in Todos Santos on the southern Baja peninsula. No murders and minimal theft for the first 12 years. Beautiful people, town and experience. Not like that as much now. Cartel is present now and more crime including deaths. So, so sad. Yes,,,the populace goes about it's business and mostly without injury. However it is possible to be in wrong place/wrong time. Mentally and emotionally stressful. Not saying don't go but be realistic, aware and mindful. Good luck travelers.

[@rjjcms1]

I get the impression from what I've read that Irapuato is one of those places that has become a lot worse than it used to be.

[@Travelwithchris]

Mexico is always a vibe! 🙌🏻❤️

[@CheapCharlieChronicles]

Welcome to Mexico. I was in nearby Leon last month was great. Good nightlife and vibrant streets.

[@horseplop9]

Is Leon safe? And how is Saltillo? Gracious

[@lupitamontesdeoca7171]

@@horseplop9, these statistics are based on a population sample. I live in Guadalajara which many would consider a dangerous place. I’ve lived here for 30 years, and of course one hears about things, terrible things happening in certain areas, and maybe encounters of some acquaintance, but personally I have never had anything terrible to share because depending on where you live will determine how safe or exposed you are to certain experiences. Said that, I have visited Leon many times. I have never had nothing remotely dangerous happened to me or my family. Hope this helps in some way.

[@mariahamilton5305]

"is this actually a sidewalk" this is why I like your videos, same scrapes that everyone gets into, and proper enjoyment of the simple fun of just aimlessly wandering round a new place seeing what there is to see

[@Cumeni-Ha]

Yes! Love it when you travel through Mexico. Notifications...now on!

[@patricialedesma3282]

Hola soy de Irapuato y para mala suerte cuando estuviste no estaba terminadas las obras del centro historico. Y muchas partes estaban restringidas por la pandemia. Ojala un dia regrese y pueda ver lo bonito que quedo.

[@SDW90808]

Didn’t expect this! I’m in Ecuador and expect to be in Yucatán by Friday. You have been my inspiration since I began traveling in 2017.

[@delstanley1349]

1:55 In this place a side-walk means EXACTLY that---a side walk!

[@MrSweetoso]

OMG! You are back in Mexico! I absolutely love all of your videos. See each and everyone of them..From Turkey to Mexico. Amazing. God bless and high regards.

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

Irapuato, Mexico, really one of the most dangerous cities in the world.But travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.

[@andi2234]

Couldn't agree more. This, the deepness in traveling!

[@provo4]

Well said. The best things u can give people are smiles, friendliness, humor on your travels

[@horseplop9]

Honestly how dangerous could it be? It looks cleaner and safer than Chicago or Detroit but I dunno

[@andi2234]

@@horseplop9 Yeah, these two are JUST as dangerous sad to say.

[@Omar_jisa]

@@horseplop9 It is safe during the day in the central and busy parts of the city, but when the sun goes down it stops being.

[@ramonsolis8637]

I was born and have been living in Irapuato for 34 years. Several people in their comments mention that it looks like a paceful small town and actually it is. Unfortunatelly, it is true that public order has become worse (not only here but he whole country's) but since it has been categorized as the 4th most dangerous city in the world, one would expect to see shootings and caos every second, something that is completely false. I can say that almost all the violence and murder cases are related to drug cartels and most of them occur in determinated places (rural areas and outskirts). Of course, like most cities in the world, depending on the time of day, there are areas that one tries to avoid because of mugging (For example, the overpass where you were walking). Besides that, I think is not a bad place to live.

[@alexisgarcia9452]

Me asaltaron en solidaridad y los asaltantes corrieron al paso a desnivel Eso fue en 2016

[@nomms2264]

Yeah that wasn't too smart to walk under the pass i am from Irapuato and I moved out since 1985 and the whole country is not same as was back in the days , but now everywhere shit happen here in CA , Chicago your name it

[@daddyodd6970]

Full circle start in Mexico then back to Mexico! Great stuff Gabe! Keep it coming.

[@wifiThief]

yeah. options during covid are very limited. but we know that is always interesting to see gabriel's videos even if they are about his hometown(s)

[@chrisc9869]

Cool video Gabe glad to see you back in Mexico

[@dragangrabez7643]

Great choice Gabriel...running away from Cold and Winter.

[@JakeMillerDoesTravel]

Looks like a nice little town! Would never guess it was so dangerous. I've always found if I don't push my luck at night and try to follow local laws I'm typically okay.

[@brandonduff2967]

I agree, I've always found Mexico to be safe

[@kaiseralexander4968]

It is safe, as long as you learn the ropes, example... drugs are the number one reason someone will peel your cap, during sept 2017 to about aug 2020 there was about 10 to 20 people being killed per day within the city which Is not that big, ive heard many saw very few and experiened none. Many people here will be friendly and some aren't at all but stay out of clubs at night and just dont go into bad neighborhoods and youll be alright. Of course the possibilities of being killed by a bus, stray bullet, confused for someone else or robbed at gunpoint which is also the second most lethal crime, you should be alright, I live here so I know and I grew up in Los Angeles during the 90s, very similar

[@horseplop9]

@@kaiseralexander4968 Is it safer than Flint or Detroit?

[@kaiseralexander4968]

@@horseplop9 I would not be able to tell you but I ll say ask you... does the military roam the streets? Do paramilitary cartel members openly roam the streets also? Do shootouts occur in broad daylight ? I mean any where ? Like at any random place including pilice headquarters? Do hitmen take people truckloads of people from rehabs to interrogate torture and dismember them afterwards or go into a rehab and execute every living person in the place? Do peiple find dismembered people in trash bags daily? thats kust the cartel stuff, there are also many armed tbieves that will shoot yiu even when you give up the goods, there are many crooked cops and military and many wreckless drivers who will straight not give a fuck.. I only know that when I start to think about it, im inclined to say yes, it is more dangerous. Im not exaggerating. I wish I were.

[@Christian-xr7hc]

@@horseplop9 don’t know the exact numbers, but as long as you respect the people and culture you’ll be alright 99% of the time. US media tries to portray Mexico as the place where crime is rampant 100% of the time but that’s just simply not true

[@R.B.90]

Honestly not what I expected. Looks like any small city in a modern country. Ofcourse one video doesn't show the full picture but a good indicator you can live a normal life there.

[@iiii-vg5tw]

Yes for the most part it’s safe and most of the crimes taken place in Mexico are always on the outskirts of Mexico

[@PapayaJoy]

Wow! You left Turkey for Mexico. Viva!

[@PapayaJoy]

Would live to hear the travel experience!

[@pasqualeabarno]

Hi. Gabriel.. Mexico... Looks very interesting.. Grazie mille for this new video of you.. Excellent work.. 👍👍👍

[@paulitagallardo9616]

Awww I remember going there on the weekends everytime it was exciting! There was always good food and music! Also I recommend you to visit the plaza where the man was playing the guitar during the night, at night they turn on the fountain with dancing water and lights! It's a beautiful place to go chill with your family.

[@jared1870]

Stay safe! I couldn't handle a kidnapping video.

[@huribesler7828]

Look like a clean and beutiful city.Mexican people warm and kind .If you are go to slum district every city dangerus.Mexican brothers stay safe.Hi from 🇹🇷.

[@Christian-xr7hc]

just like any country. dangers and risks everywhere. greetings from the 🇺🇸 but proudly born in this beautiful city 🇲🇽

[@nightstorm9872]

I'm sure at night this city is way different...usually when any city becomes dangerous.

[@iluan_]

So, I actually live in Irapuato. I would say that it depends on the zone. The area where he's walking is relatively safe at night, I speak from experience because I lived in the neighborhood for a couple years. I frequently went on foot at night to an ATM that is right around the corner from the cathedral, then went dining to a nearby taqueria and then walked back home. Most crime is concentrated in a few neighborhoods.

[@edgarom1606]

I am sure you need to travel more.

[@kevinratliff3524]

I plan to retire when I"m 58 and live Gabriel's life. #goals

[@snttmstr5248]

Somehow the lighting makes that city look really cozy

[@ashleyelizabeth2747]

I'm 3rd generation here in the States and this is where my family is from. Thank you for the video I wanted to see what it looks like

[@hectorchavez4013]

Toda ciudad o lugar será peligroso dependiendo de tus actividades y ocupaciones. Esas mismas calles las he recorrido por 50 años sin un asalto o contratiempo En realidad a que te ocupas, que lugares visitas o de que gente te rodeas? Zonas en construcción? como cualquier ciudad que intenta trascender y ser mejor

[@brendatenou5487]

Thanks dude Brings back memories😁

[@ctscan2801]

Hello Gabriel !!! How do U manage to fly with all this corona situation ???

[@dee74raz]

It’s possible google flights and you’ll see plenty

[@ctscan2801]

@@dee74raz lol , doesn’t work like this

[@provo4]

@@ctscan2801 You can fly almost anywhere, its all advisory, it's not a law not to fly

[@ctscan2801]

@@provo4 yes but u have to make covid test before u fly as well as to stay in qarantine for 2 weeks

[@provo4]

@@ctscan2801 Noo. You don't really. Thats why we have Constitutions - to protect our rights, so when they are under threat its time to stand up for them!

[@stefanpersson3865]

Have followed you for a time discoverd you this spring and I like your videos Gabriel good luck. 👍🙂

[@CourtneyMcFate]

I was just in Merida last week for my birthday! I still love Mexico .. like a lot! 😂

[@MuhammadImran-ln4fz]

❤❤🌲🌲🌷🌷😍😍🙋🙋

[@kaiseralexander4968]

That wasnt a sidewalk my friend, Im sure you noticed all of the colonial structures, did you know there are many tunnels rumored to be connected all downtown? Im staying in irapuato, so I recognized all of those places and many a face, you got here at the end of the cartel war, at the moment theres an apparent peace time but its about to blow up again soon. Good video

[@gerryz1839]

Always good to see you on the go Gabriel. Mexico is great this time of year: the Christmas season is lots of fun. Great parties called "posadas" and seasonal food, candies, and dark beer ("Noche Buena") coming soon. The best part: no snow!

[@effie-Toronto]

Nice video Gabe

[@markclayton626]

Have a great time in Mexico Gabriel, looking forward to your up and coming vids 👍

[@alfonsoalvarado7954]

God bless you for visiting my beautiful city 🙏

[@skiaddict08]

I can't stop saying Irapuato I love it.

[@mjc42701]

I enjoyed the man singing, it is all the things you can only find in Mexico that I love.

[@AlexeJoestar]

When someone says you Gracias you can say "De Nada" That is like: You're Welcome. Hello From Irapuato :D!

[@Nature_with_Peter_Kane]

Love your videos!! Stay safe and thank you :)

[@AnkleSnapper72]

Ooh Mexico. So much to see and do there. Looking forward to you exploring more. Any chance of returning to Guatemala after? Antigua, Tikal, Lake Atitlan and more awaits.

[@SwiftyTravels]

Do you ever feel like a target walking around with the camera out? Doesn’t seem like a problem in this town 😀 I enjoyed the tour! Safe travels to you!

[@worldcitizeng6507]

This is exactly why I never plan to buy a big expensive camera to travel the world as a solo traveler, to stay low key.

[@dee74raz]

@@worldcitizeng6507 it depends on the area you go and if you are extremely unlucky in being at the wrong place at the wrong time

[@jsldrills5114]

Great choice going to Mexico. Stay safe bud, looking forward to some great videos!

[@georgechilidis8446]

I came ... I saw ... I love Mexico enjoy your stay Gabriel

[@RickFidelisReed]

Bald and Bankrupt, Harald Baldr and Simon Wilson recently made videos together and separately on a road trip from Mexico City to Sinaloa, the drug cartel area. With them always fun to watch. Spoiler, they survived. 😉

[@youtube_user9110]

Havent You Heard about the Russian ciclist found in pieces?

[@youtube_user9110]

There were two Polish murdered in 2018 in Chiapas

[@RoseN-CJ]

Ah lovely weather, i miss the sun and the summer here in Europe! Have fun and take care, just wait to see next advertures ❤️❤️❤️

[@origin6229]

Crazy! I stayed it hat exact Airbnb!! It was so hot we had to buy a fan cuz they didn’t let us use the AC lol

[@HeyVernTravels]

Comosta gringo..I left you a long winded message of my last insane experience...looks like you are tempting fate a little there ha...Glad it is warm where you are..missing the heat myself!

[@simondavey7787]

Glad to see you back in Mexico, but sad I didn’t know you were at Heathrow 😟 I work there some days and would have loved to have got you dinner and said a socially distanced hello. Will you be passing through London again soon?

[@patrickw123]

How come I rarely see travelers in Mexico post from Huatulco? I know it’s beautiful from photos and movies but is it too expensive?

[@williamoliver6807]

It is not really on the backpacker circuit but you can get some really good package deals or stay in la crucacita

[@nasdaqua]

Thanks for this video...now i don't have to go here because you covered it all in this video..Keep up your labor of love...travel...

[@angelicalopes690]

Gabriel, your channel is unique! I love to see your journey. Greetings from Brazil.

[@dereka8041]

Gabriel, if I remember correctly, you have been out of the U.S. for the entire 2020 year. Is that correct?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I was in the US in January/February for a month and in May/June for six weeks. I left in the middle of June and haven't been back since, other than a layover in New Jersey for a few hours. Here's one of my videos from California: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGa6eJudhMSifq8

[@dereka8041]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Things are slowing down in Kentucky. Schools are all via the Internet now. Take care, mi amigo. Wish I could travel with you in Mexico. I've never been to Mexico. I want to see England and Ireland. I was in Lyon, France, 8.5 years ago. I spent one day in Geneva, Switz.

[@fafearmani1840]

5:20 Piratas Bar sounds like fun. 10 Beers 6,3€ wow

[@CamarilloRFabian]

Allí nací yo,, todas las cosas están bien diferentes en la ciudad de las fresas. Saludos desde California USA.

[@adrianmartinezsanchez6]

It's great you are in mexico' you should visit San Luis Potosi which also is a beautiful city' enjoy your trip 👍

[@griffinjohnson3858]

I stayed there for 6 months till I turned 18. Beautiful city. Was anyway. Good people

[@sharonlee7111]

Were those pay phones that I seen in the streets?😄

[@halesargent2]

Yes, not oftenly used nowadays, as mobile phone fares and internet are quite cheap

[@yumkaax2046]

Always good to have you back in Mexico 🇲🇽 . Great video as always Gabe!

[@MrErichuizer]

Great video! When you are in Guadalajara let me know, great hikes around here :) And then we will also take you for some good food again like we did last time in San Miquel ;)

[@bernardohernandez2620]

My dad is from Irapuato! Crime is high but some of the locals are the best you’ll ever meet. Make sure to get some fresas con crema.

[@brenda_mart]

Same! Fresas con crema are my dad's favorite dessert to eat there. It's a necessity to get some when he visits :)

[@brendanfarrell5119]

YOU THE MAN! VIVA MEXICO!

[@ManuelRamirez-bx8lk]

THANKS FOR THE VIDEO IM FROM IRAPUATO (LOS PRINCIPES ) REALLY ENJOY IM IN SANTA ROSA CA.

[@alcaponedz6316]

You are the best Gabriel.. ✌️

[@JesseStLouis]

Plenty of KZbinrs in Mexico now. Will you be doing any collaborations?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Not sure. Oftentimes people's videos are delayed so I'm not sure who is actually where.

[@JesseStLouis]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos makes sense. How long will you be in Mexico?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@JesseStLouis Not a clue. Probably a few more weeks, then thinking about some other places in Latin America.

[@JesseStLouis]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Cool man! If you head to Costa Rica, I have a ton of great spots to recommend.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Costa Rica would be amazing, definitely thinking about it.

[@alexisminguela2972]

This is rly crazy I was just ther in the centro of irapuato like 2 month’s ago too but now I’m back in la

[@valeriehaskins7238]

I mean I have been staying and traveling some in Mexico , Morelia, zihuatanejo,

[@mateor7302]

What are your plans after Mexico? Costa Rica, Colombia, or Brazil? Next month I'm planning on traveling to Mexico City, then Oaxaca, then ??

[@TheSwede70]

Hello! Nice video! I am curious about why you had to do a quarantine in London. Wasnt it just a transit?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I didn't have to stop there, I stopped to hang out and edit videos. Plus I wasn't sure where I was going yet. But while I was there I was required to quarantine.

[@TheSwede70]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Thanks. Get it!

[@alonzofineart2428]

Irapuato is known for its strawberries. I had one of the best meals in my life in that town. A can of sardines in tomato sauce with fresh corn tortillas. Safe travels.

[@juanitoalmazan1158]

I remember eating strawberries from Irapuato. They were very savory. Irapuato is very underrated and so is Celaya and Salamanca. When people think of Guanajuato, they only think of Leon

[@ezrafarmtech8436]

First like and comment. Continue watching. All the best wishes

[@sodoff4451]

Is this one of your old videos? Cause I remember you visiting mexico before going to europe. (Sorry commented before watching the video. Awesome video.)

[@dee74raz]

It’s a recent one

[@ritasaad4179]

Oh my God Mexico enjoy your trip Gabbb and I wish that someday I will visit it

[@bikecommuter24]

The Chevy Spark must be popular there I see a lot of them in the video.

[@davidgates2060]

Wow... Wasn't expecting Mexico 🇲🇽. Atb David 👍

[@kora132]

Lucky you! Looking forward to your videos from Mexico. Travel safely.

[@abcinla]

I go to Tijuana normally about once of twice a year as I reside near LA, Ca. For some reason I think I can manage the risk of being there.

[@s125ish]

ed yue what you go there for ?

[@abcinla]

First the clubs, maybe Chicago, adelita's but definitely, Hong Kong Club.

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

can u do have much things cost in Mexico video...

[@stefandee1970]

Not so many places open 4 usa citizens now.. congrats Gab, im envy...

[@dee74raz]

There was a time when Australians and New Zealander’s couldn’t fly out of the country

[@JaySobolalliv-gd4qw]

I grew up in a very small poor town near Irapuato called San Lorenzo which is near Serrano and Approx 25 min from Irapuato. I remember as a kid playing on the mercado plaza and been able to buy a hot dog for 5 pesos. I first went in 2014 and again in 2019, things were still bad in 2019. A shootout had just happened mins before we passed trough an intersection and you could see the results from it. I went again in 2021 and we didn’t really see anything violent. Things look different and little by little they are modernizing certain areas. Still I’d rather just go to Guanajuato Guanajuato or San Miguel.

[@senorromantico7723]

What is your favourite cerveza over in Mexico, sir?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Negra Modelo.

[@senorromantico7723]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Cool. I just looked it up and we do have them. I will give it a try on the weekend, it goes for 1.99 dollars in my country. How about there?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@senorromantico7723 Good question, I'll definitely find out and mention it in a video.

[@senorromantico7723]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Very nice, I will look for it. Have a good and safe trip!

[@yomerito3320]

@@senorromantico7723 0.80 at Walmart per beer

[@soumyadeeplovestoexplore6631]

After a long trip in Turkey, then staying in London for quarantine, it's good to see you in Mexico city, but I wonder though Irapuato the fourth most dangerous city but this city is very much unknown.

[@MsShellMel]

Good seeing you in Mexico! Look forward to more!

[@RUTHSOFFGRID]

Bummer! You just left Turkey? I was so hoping you were headed for Nemrut Dagi. Alrighty, Mexico should be interesting. let us know if you're running into any travel restrictions or extra red tape. Enjoy a Modelo for me!

[@Masterfoamprops]

That info it's very old, actually Irapuato have an population around 500,000 people

[@77livelove]

When will you go to Lebanon?

[@valeriehaskins7238]

Wow I have been in Mexico

[@wilfredotorres6628]

Hi Gabriel, Mexico is one of the places that comes highly recommended because of the cost of living there it does, of course, come with a bad reputation of being a high crime area. It has so much to offer in terms of cultural richness food, beautiful beaches, and resorts, art. I believe Mexico in the near future can and will become an economic powerhouse.

[@vishaldamor2384]

I'm here from Bald & balder.. ❤️🇮🇳🤗

[@marioskublan7273]

Have you done video for London Heathrow?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g16YgGZ_lNx0aZo

[@anthonyranblog961]

It looks like one of the City in Philippines.🤔

[@omarvenegas4689]

Next time you visit Irapuato,my house is your House ! We could visit a lot of places

[@ForgottenC2890]

I had walk right here in irapuato in this same place it's beautiful but is also a dangerous city

[@magsrl4579]

I have family there. they say the murders are mainly between the cartels, if you don't mess with them, they don't mess with you. But, everyone should be careful of the motorcycle people, that is the way they rob you, usually work in pairs. I haven't been in 6 yrs. can't wait to go back.

[@dennis1345]

So what Gabe , I'm the first most dangerous dude in the world!!! Happy days

[@Swampzoid]

This town doesn't look too attractive but I don't know. I've been to Mexico City and found it rather safe and quite beautiful. My dream is to visit Guanajuato.

[@kaiseralexander4968]

Guanajuato is the most beautiful city anywhere. It could rival Florence

[@arturovidal03]

No lo es, yo vivo ahí, no es una ciudad muy turística como Guanajuato, es una ciudad sencilla y no tiene mucho que mostrar. Si te recomiendo Guanajuato y San Miguel de Allende, pero si quieres hacer algunas compras, te recomiendo la ciudad de León también cerca de Guanajuato.

[@dewaynewestmoreland3773]

Loved your airbnb

[@rebeccar4312]

ironic that you were in mexico when the pandemic first hit and you fled to canada, but there you are back in mexico in the midst of the pandemic...now in one of your favorite cities...mmm, perhaps guanajuato? maybe puerta vallarta? would like to hear more about your journey from london to mexico-where in mexico did you fly into? was it a non-stop flight?

[@paulageorge3493]

finally left fking turkey so I can start watching your vids again

[@darkpt699]

Exactly

[@robcanad]

Should have started posting Mexico videos two weeks ago

[@saratemp790]

You missed out. Turkey was very interesting.

[@lupitamontesdeoca7171]

Hi. I live in Guadalajara, JAL. Mexico. I will be moving to Irapuato sometime by the end of the year or beginning of the next. My husband was offered a position near Irapuato and we will relocate there. I have only passed Irapuato on my way to Mexico City or coming back to Guadalajara so I was curious about it. I really was in shock when you mentioned about how dangerous of a town it is, but I have learned that depending on where you live in such place you are exposed or somehow more safe from these horrible statistics. My son drove his father last week to Irapuato because he wanted to make sure it is livable place; and of course they didn’t stay near downtown where you were walking. My son said they found a very nice part of town with a nice mall and restaurants with excellent dining. So I am choosing to believe him because I will not be moving all over the place when we relocate. But thank you for making me aware of the security, and I will be cautious and maybe one day will share my experiences with you.