Impressions of Chapala Ajijic - (Retire or just vacation there)

[@TangerineTravels]

This was a well-made video, nice work! We liked your unique style - the showing, talking, and back and forth like that.

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

+Tangerine Travels Awe thanks guys! And thanks for putting up with me today. Traveling solo offers long periods of having little to no conversation in English. You caugh me at a chatty moment. Jaja.

[@AndyX1337]

Tangerine!!!

[@kiqyou]

i'm pretty sure the place you were at (at 4:15) used to be an arcade i used to go to when i was a kid. my grandmas house is down the street a bit! awesome video!

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Yes, that place is small enough to perfectly house an arcade. I really liked that neighborhood.

[@leew3rd]

Nice touch on your experience. I have followed Tangerine Travels and KinneticKennons for over a year and I enjoy their commentaries. They truly seem to enjoy Mexico and are good ambassadors for the U.S. The Mexican people are wonderful. "Mi Casa es Tu Casa" isn't just a saying. They truly mean it and welcome you with open arms.

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Hello Leland, I can't disagree with anything you've said. I've met the Kennons and Jordan and Maddie are friends. They are indeed great ambassadors and yes, Mexicans are wonderful people! I pray we can all get this behind us soon to once again enjoy travel south of the border.

[@reginasneed4833]

@@timelesstravelclub6240 I saw KinneticKennons last video and was sad to see them leave Mexico, I wonder what happened, since they did not explain their departure and poor Maddie was crying. I hope they're ok...

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Regina Sneed Yes, very sad. Nothing but speculation at this point. Most people are of the opinion there was a break-up. I truly hope both of them are well and the end of their videos was not due to an illness of some sort.

[@reginasneed4833]

@@timelesstravelclub6240 I know, I thought of a break up as well, but they always seemed like such a happy couple. I agree, I hope it wasn't an illiness in their families. We can only hope them the best at this point, until they feel the right time is to share with all of us. Take Care. Are you still in Mexico during this crazy quarantine?

[@jeannineosorio6566]

I just discovered your channel and I'm excited to visit Lake Chapala!

[@Joflowers4]

Great video. We love Ajijic!

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

+Joflowers4 Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@trishgreen9575]

Following up on your favorite you-tubers comment, I have to say that after 2 years of investigating various Travel You-Tubers you are my fav! So keep it up :)

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Trish Green Wow Trish, that is a high praise! Thank you so much! I am going to keep afloat as long as I possibly can. I can share with you first that being in Acapulco with all my friends has put me far behind my video production schedule. But many more videos are in the works.

[@BucketListTravellers]

We like being near the beach as well. Nice being close to nature 😀

[@hivolco151]

I loved visiting Chapala... So beautiful! Thanks for this video for me to come back and reflect on such a terrific visit! This place is very relaxing.. I suppose there are lots of retired folks there, but there are lots of children running and playing.

[@shelbyjm7234]

Hello, excited to find you through Tangerine Travels!

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Shelby JM Hi Shelby - I am very glad you found me. Thanks for subscribing!

[@elvaplascencia7419]

Beautiful place been there many many times can’t Waite to retire thank you for this awesome video

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Elva Plascencia Than you so much for watching. I can’t wait to make more videos from there.

[@lindakazsals8858]

Just ensure you get legal papers if you are planning to live in Mexico.

[@lindakazsals8858]

👎👎👎👎👎👎

[@carmentorres1426]

Thank you for putting up this video. Beautiful place

[@reginasneed4833]

Excellent video. I've been watching a lot of other North American travelers' videos from Mexico and your style is very nice to listen to and watch. Very informative too! Carry on! Thank you!

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Hi Regina, Thank you for the kind words! And thank for watching. I sure hope I can continue someday soon.

[@rosiechavira5796]

You got a new subscriber in me. Loved your video both in content and quality. You’re light humor made me chuckle and are right on point with you’re observations. More Mexico videos please.

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Hi Rosie, Thanks so much for watching my videos and especially subscribing. It's hard making videos on Mexico when there is no travel haha. I'll try my best.

[@ChrisAndEmilie]

Great, comprehensive review! We’re planning on spending some time in Chapala as part of our nomadic lifestyle and appreciate getting the inside scoop - especially about the free margaritas!

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Thanks for the nice words. I hope the free margaritas are still in play. Who know what the impact of the pandemic may have been.

[@Thatguyinthe452]

This randomly popped up in my recommended videos on Halloween 2022 lol (I’m a subscriber). Nice video and nice to see KZbin is still promoting it.

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Haha... Thanks for sharing that Dan. Yeah, I can't believe my subscriber count is still growing too.

[@Thatguyinthe452]

@@timelesstravelclub6240 it’s a sign! Down but not out! I think it’s time to come back from KZbin semi-retirement!! 😆

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

@@Thatguyinthe452 Believe me, I would be most happy to return to vlogging. Since I took on a part time job as a favor for a cousin, I will for sure be home for a short minute. But I am going back to Acapulco in February! Don’t know if I’ll shoot any video though. People are probably tired of seeing me there.

[@dylanappenfeldt2442]

I am proud to say I found you through sheer desperation because I am a Desperado !

[@celinaa4785]

Hi there thanks for this great video I will definitely visit and go to the places you are referring thanks so much for your time...🙋🏻‍♀️🌍🙏

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Hola Celina, I'm glad I could be of service. When you go I hope it will be everything you wanted. Thank you for watching!

[@karenkarinaxoxo]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and images of Ajijic and Lake Chapala. The Peacock Restaurant looks heavenly.

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Thanks Karen. Can’t wait to go back!

[@smwboxer]

Food is not good there.

[@Mari82kool]

Sounds awesome!

[@gloriadelgadillo9524]

Very Nice keep em coming!

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Thank you Gloria!

[@jbw53191]

Great video and presentation! I've lived in Ajijic for 2 years now and absolutely love it. The peacocks died but they recently got replacements. Just a little update!

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Hey Jonathan. Sad to hear about the peacocks. Happy to hear you are enjoying Ajijic. I do miss being there. Thanks for dropping in.

[@crystalprovance3423]

You picked a really great hotel and Casa Mocahete & the Peacock Garden are two of my favorites. Great video of Lakeside.

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Crystal Provance Thank you. I’m curious to know if the Mocajete Restaurant would benefit more if they started charging for their margaritas and how long they’ve been giving them away.

[@crystalprovance3423]

Hard to say. I would go for the food anyway.

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Crystal Provance Indeed!

[@barbwhitla5296]

Did learn a lot. Any beach towns you really love for several months stay?

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

+Barb Whitla Hi Barb! My favorite beach town is Acapulco but I am very biased since I have family and friends there. I’ll be able to better answer your question after my next round of travel from January to March. Which will include Puerto Morelos, La Paz, Puerto Vallarta, Ixtapa and of course Acapulco, all beach towns.

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

+Barb Whitla Hi Barb ! I thought I responded to your comment but I’m not seeing it. I am biased towards Acapulco since I have family and friends there. But January and February will be dedicated towards beach town travel. So I’ll be better prepared to answer your question. Stay tuned and thanks for watching my video.

[@barbwhitla5296]

@@timelesstravelclub6240 thanks for your response. We will be retiring there in a couple a years but just haven’t made up our mind on location. We find visiting a location and living there are miles apart.

[@chichi6796]

That's a lovely tribute and way to say goodbye.

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Thank you ChiChi. I appreciate you watching!

[@brianleonard6885]

Maddie and Jordan just broke up but I'll continue to watch both . And you did a fabulous job enjoyable video lol you lush! 😄

[@carolyncarter218]

Great video. I’m hoping to visit this summer.

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Thank you Carolyn! I hope you can make it this summer too. They really need. visitors back again. I was there a couple weeks ago with near zero tourists in sight.

[@artmiguelangelgtz6127]

THE PEACOK GARDEN * . . I LOVE THIS PLACE , ITS VERY ROMANTIC * . .

[@juanmorenotorres3371]

You are very funny 😂😂, my parents live on the south side of Lake Chapala, good video 👍

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Hola Juan! I am taking a day trip to Chapala tomorrow. I love it there!

[@stephencook9860]

We enjoyed your video. You have a natural way of expressing your ideas. We are headed to Ajijic but also are concerned about the area getting to crowded. Can you suggest a nice ocean area? Thanks

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Stephen Cook Thank you, Stephen, for watching. You should enjoy Ajijic since it is very charming with favorable weather. Everyone is different but I enjoy just about any beach town except Huatulco. It’s way to expensive there. Puerto Morelos is still very small, very beautiful with much English spoken. It might be my new favorite.

[@kellyperegrina2073]

Iztapa Zihuatanejo the town área, beatiful Beach,food,people,safe,clean,cheap,NOT crowded yet, you ride by bus only 3 hrs,from Acapulco, by plane Just 60 minutes o less

[@jvasquezsykes7053]

those low batteries chirping drives me crazy, too !!!

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Oh, good... I’m not the only one! Haha

[@AndyX1337]

USA/Mexico, enjoy the best of both worlds! There's no perfect word.

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Felipe Arevalo Amen Felipe.

[@juanmelo1273]

Thank you for your love Mexico I'm here in Nevada USA ahí estar Learn English I like Chapala beautiful Place

[@garrymetts2644]

Good job. I enjoyed it.

[@juanmorenotorres3371]

I recommend you visit Mazamitla magical town, it is beautiful a popular town for its cabins, it is about 45 or an hour from Ajijic.

[@Azul-ud9iv]

TY . Love your attitude

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Azul Thank you! It makes it easy when I’m in Mexico. Thanks for watching.

[@Azul-ud9iv]

@@timelesstravelclub6240 I live in Mexico too. I think people in general have a better attitude here than US for sure.

[@DionsTravels]

I walk with a pimp cane but it looks like it would be difficult to do there with the cobblestones and uneven streets 🤔🤔🤔

[@vhoy7899]

Hahaha... when you talked about the smoke alarm... you and I both said, it drives me craazyy😀...i don't like a lot of noise... I like the sound of birds and water ...

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Agreed... The birds are great. Especially the tropical birds. But that alarm chirping. I don’t understand how it does not affect them!

[@aracelifigueroa7751]

I loved your videos

[@3fo5]

I love the quality of your videos. Would you mind telling me what kind of camera do you use ?

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Hey 3of5, I use a Canon 80D for all footage on a tripod or gimbal. I use a Sony RX100 VII for vlogging or hand held motion footage. Thanks for watching!

[@3fo5]

@@timelesstravelclub6240 Thank you for the reply. I really love your videos awesome info and quality is on point

[@lunazamoracreative]

Nice!

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Lynda Zamora Hi Lynda! Thanks so much for subscribing.

[@realsamuelhawley]

BOOM! I just took your thumbs-up to 1,000!

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Ha! Much appreciated Samuel.

[@gardenerkatecarter5911]

Just want to vacation three weeks

[@johngriffiths6811]

Would you be able to write down the names of those 2 restaurants that you mention. I am moving to Chapala next month and would love to check them out. Free marg's ? Who wouldn't want to try them. Thanks

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

John Griffiths Haha. Never pass up a free margarita. Molcajete is the best one and Consumel is the other. They are right next door to each other at the end of the malecon or pier. I believe Molcajete is closed on Mondays.

[@johngriffiths6811]

@@timelesstravelclub6240 Thank you very much !!

[@VivaSanNico]

The hidden gem of San Nicolas de Ibarra is only 7 kilometers away From Chapala up in the hills are the ex pats but some very nice homes in the pueblo.Enjoy

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Thanks. I may have to check that out. Hopefully someday soon.

[@leticiaaguilar154]

Loved your video, informative and balanced.

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Leticia Aguilar Thank you for your kind words. And thanks for watching!

[@Bluehellcat1]

United States it’s beautiful too!! México it’s magic and inexpensive , it’s why it’s attractive … please Mr. Presidente make this towns walkable and safe sidewalks for everybody , wheel chairs , seniors and little kiddos. Make México great again . 🇺🇸🇲🇽

[@HeleneLouise]

Well well well. I've been to Chapala and Ajijic so I was interested in your take. I even stayed at La Nueva Pasada for a couple of days. There were lots of nice things. I loved the food and the area was pretty. I rode a horse in Ajijic and had a nice time. There were negatives though. I disliked bumping all the time on cobblestone streets. My husband had to go into a bank and left me driving around since there were no parking places. Finally I pulled into one that I was pretty sure was reserved for taxis or something. A troop of federalis came running out with rifles to chase me away. Cheesh. A horse had died on the rode in downtown. Instead of removing it, it was covered with lime and left to decay. Lake Chapala seemed nearly drained dry as a water source for Guadalajara I think. It was too low for boating. My market experience was marred by the numerous rats frolicking about. We had gone there on a vacation because I had a cousin that used to live there and liked it. I suppose I had a nice visit but we were both homesick.

[@smwboxer]

I call BS on a couple of your claims. Horses are not left to decay in the streets ever! The lake is not “nearly drained dry”. Rats are no more common her than north of the border.

[@carmengamble9142]

ho!!!!!! i miss that noice in guadalajara ,i live in usa for 40 years ,i miss tortas ahogadas.

[@MartineReed]

In Sicily, artichoke sellers go around the town yelling “Carchofi” out of their car window early in the morning so that the housewives (who typically stay home while the men shop) can buy their artichokes in the street! I saw the same thing in Puerto Rico with local vegetables.😁

[@Cuernavacachica02]

Lovely!!

[@maryslocum9443]

Hello and thank you I enjoyed your video

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Much appreciated Mary! Stay well and safe.

[@artmiguelangelgtz6127]

HOLA! YO VIVO EN AJIJIC . Y ME GUSTA MUCHO CHAPALA * . .

[@daiweihan1209]

Very good video, I like your video so much. Now I live in La Paz and Chapala is the city where I plan to settle down. According to you, La Paz and Chapala, which one is better for retirees?

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

It's all a matter of personal taste as there are great qualities in both. I must say there is a much larger community of ex-pats living in the Chapala area and they really look out for each other. There is also an established society established for that purpose. Thanks so much for watching my video!

[@envisionCamusa]

👍👍Excellent video 👍👍

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Much appreciated 👍

[@artmiguelangelgtz6127]

HOO " SI ! BOY A SUBIR VIDEOS DE CASAS EN AJIJIC Y SUS ALREDEDORES EN EL 2021 PARA USTEDES .

[@rashiiweaver4230]

Could you see yourself living in Lake Chapala or Ajijic?

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Hi Rashii. My apologies... I am just getting to your question. I love being in both Chapala and Ajijic. Neither are for me personally since there are no beaches. But I am in the minority since there are so many others who have retired there.

[@rashiiweaver4230]

@@timelesstravelclub6240 Thanks for replying. I would enjoy being close to the beach as well but I have heard great things about both places. I was trying to determine which place I should visit first. 😄

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

@@rashiiweaver4230 There is a Facebook Group called Everything Lake Chapala and Ajijic that you might benefit from. There are more than 8k members who are very helpful to any question. Best of luck to you. You have a tough choice to make. 😎

[@rashiiweaver4230]

@@timelesstravelclub6240 Thank you

[@gm-qn8ri]

Not everywhere in Mexico do you need to buy Gas .Many places in Mexico you can just turn the knob on the stove just like in the USA .It all depends where you live .

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Good to know about the gas although I have yet to see that yet. Thanks Richard.

[@dariodiaz5200]

I love your video. Very informative for sure. I just would like to give you a small tip, in your comments you always say 'North Americans' and exclude Mexicans, you do know we are also North Americans, right? By now you probably also heard the amazing debate of the use of the word Americans in Mexico, because all Mexicans and other citizens in the American continent technically are American too. Better and safer to say USA citizens, otherwise you will get lots of grumpy-crumodgens like me LOL saying this to you over and over again LOL 🤣🤣🤣 However, this comment si coming from a good place. Really, l love your content and thank you so much for sharing your views and experiences travelling throughout Mexico. Ta-tah!!

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Dario Diaz - Yes Dario, thanks for the tip. I am aware of this but you know how us gringos lack the cultural history unlike Mexicanos. I would use the proper “Estadonodiense” but that would further confuse them. So since 90 to 95% of my viewers are gringos I will have to use what they are most use to. However I appreciate your help. If there is anything else you find that needs correcting or clarifying don’t hesitate to let me know.

[@daveg3409]

Both a gentle criticism and a gracious response. This is very unusual for comments on social media these days :). Great video.

[@andrewmathewson441]

This was the first of your videos that I have seen. My favorite place in Mexico is Morelia, Michoacan. I fell in love with it quickly when I went for one-on-one Spanish tutoring. The Mexican people are sincere, direct, and so hard working. Over the years I have spent eight months there in 6-week increments. I greatly respect their culture and appreciate the people. I must admit that in watching your video, I felt a bit of a stab at the Mexican people. I felt like you were inserting yourself and expecting them to adapt to you. Maybe that is how most of us from the US visit other cultures. I have always found it more rewarding to allow myself to be immersed in the local culture and to be a student of their gifts. I apologize if I am unfairly evaluating your evaluation. Just thought I'd share another perspective.

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Hi Andrew, No offense taken. I respect your perspective of the content and context of my videos, I actually receive a lot of comments how they appreciate my mingling with the Mexican people. If you have a chance, maybe watch a couple more videos to see if your perspective changes. You may also find that my videos are geared toward those who have never visited Mexico so my approach is to address their apprehensions or fears toward visiting.

[@deebee5772]

Andrew I had the opinion as you when I viewed the video.

[@paulaledo1841]

Well done video What do you think about Ribera del pilar

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Paula Ledo Hi Paula, I enjoyed it very much accept for the one holiday where there were way too many people.

[@artmiguelangelgtz6127]

YA NO HAY LUGARES EN AJIJIC, BOY A CONSTRUIR 2 CASITAS PEQUEÑAS PARA USTEDES O SUS AMIGOS PARA EL 2021 * . .

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Hola! Me alegra saber de ti. Espero volver a su hermoso Ajijic en 2021 con seguridad. Hasta que sigas practicando tu inglés. Quizás algún día sea tan malo como mi español. Jaja. Quidate.

[@delinquense]

Free Margaritas ... when does the next plane leave!

[@dylanappenfeldt2442]

Medellin Colombia is like Ajijic, nicer is up the mountain in Medellin but beautiful Areas. Gracious Pablo Escobar

[@ricardomartinez4341]

You spilled Colombia wrong Good!!! Stay in South America Down there ignorant gringos are accepted

[@dylanappenfeldt2442]

Ricardo Martinez thank you I wasn't really replying to you. Can you spell, spelled? Be Kind Kid

[@lauraavery3087]

Maybe be when I come down w could get better a group together to meet, use?

[@lauraavery3087]

How is the area for retired single female?

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

I would say this area is ideal for retired single females.

[@artmiguelangelgtz6127]

HAAAA ! NO SE HABLAR O ESCRIBIR BIEN INGLES , PERO YA REGRESARE A ESTUDIAR

[@1232bluejays]

Prices must be high there now

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

dave houston - They are getting there Dave. Which is one reason I stayed in a neighborhood with the locals.

[@mariamar2114]

JAJAJAJ GAAASSSSS , DOG... GUOOOOO!!!! SI ES VERDAD ... TAMBIEN CD DE MEXICO

[@carlosnegrete9440]

Saludos a Claudia noemi Contreras cordero ke vive sercas de chapala

[@artmiguelangelgtz6127]

SEEE YO VIVO A 6 CUADRAS DE MARIA ISABEL * . .

[@markusfernandez3324]

My questions is about prostitutes . How much they cost ?

[@XrayZulu]

At 4.40 it sounded like you said maricón

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

ruanwo Nope. Thanks for watching.

[@CM-xg4eg]

Could someone live here on 560.00 american dollars a month

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Hi Candy... There is a gentleman who lives there full time and offers information A to Z about this area. Check out his KZbin channel at JC Travels. He can definitely answer your question.

[@smwboxer]

No! Rent would kill that in one fair swoop.

[@raybraun]

Never been there, but in other communities For Sure. The most common approach might be to share a 2 bedroom unit, frugal Mexican diet, no car. No insurance. No heat, no air conditioning. Internet at restaurants . . ..? Medication needs? If you do move here , please share your discoveries. Use ear plugs. Be kind and friendly with neighbours. Grow what you can in your home, tomatoes, peppers, peas, spices, aloe vera, radishes, fruit and vegs..lettuce etc. You can basically feed yourself. Enjoy. If u help your neighbors they may give you eggs? Be creative. You can do it…go 4 it.

[@lobocarranza1771]

JAJAJAJAJA 🤣 CUATRO CUADRAS YOU WORKING FOR STREET AND YOU DOWN,😂🕺

[@spikejoyvida]

Ajijic

[@dylanappenfeldt2442]

Tell tangerines to go to Puerto Escondido, loll really

[@dollycaldwell4938]

i worry about health care for my later years

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

I've heard nothing but positive things from expats already in that situation. All I can say is the expats take pretty good care of each other. There is an effective expat society they can reach out to when in need in Chapala. If desired there is an impressive retirement home exclusively for gringos that looks nice. If you haven't done so already, look up the videos of Jerry Brown Travels or JC Travel Stories on KZbin for information on this topic. Thanks for watching my video Dolly.

[@gardenerkatecarter5911]

I don’t drink alcohol

[@GBooneoh]

is this a good place to meet nice mexican women? im from usa

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

I was not successful so I'm not sure I am a good source to ask, haha. That's not to say there aren't nice Mexican women in Chapala/Ajijic. They will either be locals or vacationing from Guadalajara. Good luck to you.

[@VivaSanNico]

Zeta zeta zeta gas

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Jajaja

[@Dave-eu3ib]

As a gringo buy good ear plugs to sleep better.

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Dave Gizmo I leave the TV on for a little white noise... Oh, and a glass of wine helps too.

[@johnhawks5035]

"The further you get out of town, the poorer it becomes..." "Poor", is a matter of perception. Your perception is distorted by the place from which you came. These people are not poor. Your perception is just distorted.

[@mawi1172]

I don't just want to hear you talk. Can you walk and talk please. I came to see the scenery.

[@adelavalenzuela2757]

Don't say in Mexico you buy a gas tank, not all of us. Watch out with that issue

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

Hi Adela, I'm not sure what you're message is.

[@dempomom]

Some people have a big tank like in rural USA, usually located on the roof. They usually have it refilled every few months.