How we overcame our fear and moved to México!

Join us as Janice and Dave share their incredible journey from visiting Mexico as tourists to overcoming their fears and anxieties and making it their home. They ventured beyond the comfort of all-inclusive resorts to explore local neighborhoods, eventually finding our dream home in this beautiful country. Discover tips for facing travel anxieties, embracing new cultures, and the joys of expat life in Mexico. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow our adventure!
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[@mccurdytravis]

Great as always Paul. Hopefully not far behind you Dave...

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Thank you Travis!

[@mrojas6869]

Mexico is Life

[@MovingToMexiCo]

👍

[@Lbb789]

We moved from Onterrible 4 years ago sight unseen. Best decision ever

[@MovingToMexiCo]

👍

[@anitamendez116]

Bucerias is beautiful but a little too expensive for me. I have been living in Mexico for 2 1/2 years and traveled to 7 Mexican states within the past year. Bucerias was on my list, but I did not get a chance to make it there. I’m glad you found your spot to live as I have. Mexico is a beautiful country!

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Yes! Where did you land in Mexico?

[@anitamendez116]

@@MovingToMexiCo Puebla. I am in the country with all the farm animals and rolling hills.

[@TedJennings3]

We finally got around to watching this video last night. Great job Paul and it was really nice to hear more of David and Janice's story. My wife and I love being at Quadrant and the walkability into all the great restaurants of Bucerias. We also didn't rent before we bought and were worried we were making a mistake, but so far three years and counting it's been one of the best investments of our time and money we've ever made.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Very cool! Thanks for watching!

[@MovingToMexiCo]

So great to hear! Thank you!!

[@OfftoMexico11]

When I got my permanent residency my lawyer (facilitator) booked an appointment...showed up at 11am for a 12pm appointment...by 1pm I had my reidency card in my wallet!! I went through Puerto Vallarta, might be a little different at each location? Great Video!

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Glad you liked the video! The process is different at every location.

[@DestinationRetirement]

It is definitely different in each location. I did mine in Merida and I also hired an attorney even though I speak Spanish. Made the entire process super fast and easy.

[@dianaj3139]

I really enjoyed the interview... very nice people! My aunt and uncle lived in Canada until they both succumbed to different types of cancer. The thing they really disliked the most was the Healthcare and the long waits between treatment. My poor auntie had such bad pain with her cancer, there were times when the long waiting lines were simply too much for her, but the lovely people in front gave up their space to her... anyways I got off track a bit there, but what I wanted to say is that right now at this time, I believe healthcare in Mexico is FIRST RATE! it's much quicker, the prices are more reasonable for me and my family even with our insurance we have large deductibles and co-pays that more expensive than the TOTAL price in Mexico where we live during Winters'... So yes. thanks for the reminder of how good we have it! :)

[@MovingToMexiCo]

It’s surprising for a lot of foreigners that healthcare is often better than it is back home. Thanks for sharing!

[@stevendesmond7064]

I totally agree with your furniture shopping issues. I also had to replace a couple pieces that were not what I expected. I hope you will show your home after it’s decorated. 🎉. Great interview and super nice couple.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

I think we could do a follow up 😉

[@pammydesmond3703]

That would be so fun to see a follow up video after the interior design 😊

[@waylinnelson]

Great video and great couple!

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Thank you!!

[@pat2row]

I met a realtor from Regina at a time share presentation at Grand Miramar Luxury Suites near Conchas Chinas. It was in September 2020 during Covid restrictions in San Francisco, and my profession did not allow me to work remotely. It seemed like business was slow as it was outside of tourist season. Was glad to get back to Zona Romantica and away from sales agents. Have another trip to Sayulita in October and hope the hurricane season is gentler this year. Friend with house in San Blas moving back to San Francisco for prostrate cancer treatments. Wondering how this can be done in Puerto Vallarta as I know so many friends coming down with cancer. Life happens when you’re making other plans.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

We pray for your healing 🙏

[@OutandAbout-h6o]

Great video. We’ve the same story as them, though we’ve not moved permanently. Our building is mostly Canadians, and a mix of Americans and Mexicans. The café in our building is briefly shown at the 9 second mark; Haha! Very informational. I also love that Bucerias has so many Canadians, and we have them to thank for the abundance of sports bars showing hockey games. Great town, great video and great culture.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Awesome. Good catch on the very quick shot of Paninos! What a great cafe to live next to.

[@aisaacs3561]

Your determination paid off! Congratulations! Another great video Paul!! ❤

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Thank you ❤️

[@krl5852]

Great video again Paul. During our recent stay I bumped into Dave a couple of times, always good to see him and catch up. I was hoping he’d appear from behind something, in the video as he has in the past 😂! Looking forward to many more great stories Paul.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

You need to look more closely... No I am just kidding, watch out for Dave in future videos :D

[@doraray9964]

Thank you ❤😊

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Thanks for watching!

[@bonnieashley3664]

Another great Video Paul! Dave and Janice, looking good you two!

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Thank you!

[@DestinationRetirement]

Another reason the temporary residency and RFC number is so important is if you plan to Airbnb your house when you are not there. I have Airbnb in Merida Mexico and I will be moving there in January 2027 which will be the completion of my five-year plan

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Very cool! Kudos to you 🙌

[@violethernandez5032]

Thank you so much for that informative reply . I learned something important just by coming across your channel .

[@MovingToMexiCo]

That’s great! Thank you for watching!

[@aletaallard3436]

I would seriously consider moving but, I have 2 young grands, & would miss too much!

[@MovingToMexiCo]

You can bring them with you!

[@aletaallard3436]

@@MovingToMexiCo ha ha for a visit yes! Actually, the oldest (2 1/2) made her 1st visit to Mexico shortly after her 1st BD, so there may be future hope!! Of course she loved the ocean & sand❤️

[@maryjoan4128]

Really Buccarias should be code for western Canada - Gotta love it,

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Haha

[@derrick8224]

Nice story. Hello from Ottawa. Congratulations

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Thank you 🙏

[@YesItsMeGuys68]

Bucerias is pretty sleepy still is it not .... compared to Puerto Vallarta 45 mins down the road .... ?

[@MovingToMexiCo]

It’s not so sleepy anymore.

[@missmayflower]

There was a major bit of misinformation here. When you get approved in Canada, they put a one-time entry Visa in your passport and you have 6 months to get to Mexico. Once you arrive in Mexico, you only have THIRTY days to get into the immigration office. Plan on staying at least a month to allow for processing time. I don’t know why he said it was difficult. I just asked my financial advisor (banker) to prepare and stamp twelve months of statements for me to take in. I also don’t know why you’d pay for a facilitator. You just print and fill in the Tramate online. That’s a form that tells why you’re visiting the immigration office. Even if you find that hard, I found the staff at immigration very helpful. The staff will instruct you through the next steps.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

I’m happy you found the process easy and it worked for you. The reality is that it can be challenging for many people.

[@candifu5251]

We SOOOOOO want to rent in quadrant but most want a month I think. We only come for a couple weeks

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Let us know the dates you’re interested in and we can check. [e-mail]

[@isaiasguerrero8755]

Great video♥️🇲🇽♥️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Thank you!!

[@davidsebastianelli1326]

Hola Paul and Daniela y bienvenido a Mexico Dave and Janice! Hope all of you are doing well. That includes the new addition to your family!! It seems you two have a great mind set and are going to get used to things down here really quick. Enjoy your adventure and be sure to smell the flowers along the way. Just a quick correction...After you get approved for residency from wherever you are coming from, you have 180 days before you have to go to Mexico and finish the process. Once you get into Mexico you have 30 days, not 180, to finalize things at INM. Another important thing to note is that after you get approved and enter Mexico be sure to tell the person attending you that you are coming into Mexico to do your "canje" or exchange for residency and show them the large stamp that the Consulate put in your passport. Otherwise they will stamp your passport as a tourist and you will have to start the whole process over again. BTW-You should have mentioned the cost of your medical experiences. I have nothing but good things to say about the medical services I've recieved since moving here, from teeth cleaning for $30.00us to ear cleaning along with a checkup at Farmacia Similares for $7.00us (I still surf and sometimes need to get wax build up along with sand removed that comes with surfing cold waterr) I recently had to have both oxygen sensors replaced on my Subaru. To purchase them I had to drive back into the states to El Cajon via Tecate, I try to limit going back for obvious reasons, and had them installed locally and they charged this blond haired, hazel eyed and most definitely a gringo $300 pesos, that's around $18.00us!! It probably would have cheaper if I spoke better spanish. Mucha suerte desde la hermosa Ensenada!

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Thank you for the feedback and great info :)

[@MABOart]

Good advice, watch Paul's videos. 👍 Nice Casa Janice and Dave, perhaps your walls need some art 😜. Great video Paul 👍

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Great idea! Gracias MABO!

[@anaelbapaezlizarraga4256]

Qqie guapo Paul , que bonita camisa.😊

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Muchas gracias! Este camisa es la mejor regalo! Gracias 🙏

[@georgedodwell1721]

This may be a silly question, but I noticed the fridge has an ice and water dispenser. Is the water filtered in the condos?

[@MovingToMexiCo]

I most often find that the ice cube and water dispensers on the refrigerators go unused in Mexico. I’m not totally sure about this one.

[@valm.5243]

Hola from Toronto 🇨🇦! Aren't Canadians the sweetest people, next to Mexicans, of course! Love the video!

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Muchas gracias 🙏

[@familyfun8642]

Great video! I wonder if the background music volume could cut in half or just completely off as it is very distracting for a pleasant conversation.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

I’ll keep that in mind. Thank you!

[@familyfun8642]

@@MovingToMexiCo I do love your channel 💯

[@yuridelcastillo220]

​@@MovingToMexiCo I like the 1st music track what's the name?

[@rohankandamby9857]

Great video guys.😮

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Thank you 🙏

[@stevericher6660]

Lovely video

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Muchas gracias 🙏

[@cryptogreg7634]

Great vid! Luv it here in Zihuatanejo!

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Thank you! Saludos desde bucerias 👋

[@Livinlife713]

Great video!!!

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Thank you 🙌

[@violethernandez5032]

Wow I did not realize with all the poverty in Mexico that there was welfare for the poor . Somewhat confused , or maybe depends on the city ?

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Apparently there are some welfare programs in Mexico. Although I’m not familiar with them or how much of an impact they have made. Some of the key welfare programs in Mexico include: 1. **Prospera (previously known as Oportunidades)**: This program provides conditional cash transfers to low-income families. It focuses on health, education, and nutrition, requiring beneficiaries to meet certain conditions, such as ensuring their children attend school and receive regular health check-ups. 2. **Seguro Popular**: This is a health insurance program aimed at providing access to healthcare for those who are not covered by the traditional social security system. It seeks to reduce the financial burden of medical expenses on low-income families. 3. **Adultos Mayores**: This program provides financial support to elderly citizens who do not receive a pension from the formal social security system. It aims to improve the quality of life for senior citizens living in poverty. 4. **Programa de Apoyo Alimentario**: This program offers food assistance to families in extreme poverty, ensuring they have access to basic nutrition. 5. **Jóvenes Construyendo el Futuro**: This program offers training and job opportunities to young people between the ages of 18 and 29 who are not in school or working. It aims to reduce youth unemployment and improve their skills and employability. These programs are part of Mexico's broader efforts to tackle poverty and inequality, although their effectiveness and reach have been subjects of ongoing debate and evaluation.

[@nickatanassov104]

Sorry , but where in Mexico are you

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Bucerias 😉

[@jacquiweston4253]

A dream

[@MovingToMexiCo]

😃

[@puffwall]

We Mexicans welcome migrants but please learn Spanish. The word of the day is Español.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Gracias

[@MovingToMexiCo]

Gracias

[@Lbb789]

😅 Learn English when ya'll go North

[@valm.5243]

¡Por supesto!

[@justasimplelife3857]

As a Canadian myself from the same province. I have to say this couple is quite kind when speaking about Canada's health care. Canada being a first world country has pathetic health care not to mention how terrible Canada is becoming in every other aspect. All thanks to the Trudeau government.

[@MovingToMexiCo]

I hear that a lot. I would say that Mexico outperforms Canada and the US in regards to healthcare in many ways.

[@valm.5243]

The healthcare education and standards are among the best in the world. The doctors and health care workers are excellent. I have had two surgeries here in Canada and I was treated extremely well by doctors, nurses and supportive staff. The problem is the delivery of free unlimited healthcare for all (whether they have a job or not) is unsustainable due a larger amount of healthcare dollars are wasted. Giving patients the option of paying for private care as in Mexico would help!

[@justasimplelife3857]

@@valm.5243 that's very rare.

[@justasimplelife3857]

@@MovingToMexiCo Mexico's health care is far better than Canada. Almost no waiting. In Canada you're waiting for months to get treated and that's no exaggeration. In Canada doctors are trained to mask the problems with medication.

[@toni-xz6dd]

Do you just find any excuse to blame Trudeau? Do you thing your boy PP would do better?