The Truth About Expat Life In Mazatlán, Mexico

[@garlandetheridge9902]

I love living in the Historic Center. My favorite part is sitting and people watching at the Machado Plaza. I haven't had a bad meal and have eaten at all the great restaurants!

[@nancypicchi9224]

We’re visiting Mazatlan next Spring. We LOVE the Historic Center. Are there classes that teach Spanish? I’m a slow learner. Would I do better at volunteering at an Elementary after school program?

[@joyceviviani8892]

We live in Nevada and are in our 70's. We each have $175 taken out of our SS each month for Humana Gold, which is one of the least expensive options and with the most coverage, and starting next year, an ER visit will cost us a $140 copay. Also, between us we only have one prescription and it incurs a $57/mo copay. I'm think this $150 for ER and $25 in home check up sounds pretty good. And I imagine prescription meds are much less expensive. I wonder if most expats or snow birds keep their supplemental insurance with Medicare for the states or just basic Medicare?

[@mn8304]

BEST interview I've seen yet, about life in Mazatlan, great job! We live in NV and the Mexican consulate here gave us a much lower number though, about how much money we need to have in savings in order to meet criteria for a temporary residency visa, which converts to a permanent resodency visa in a few years.

[@joyceviviani8892]

We live in Nevada also. May I ask which consulate you went to and what the numbers were? We live near Las Vegas

[@anainmazatlan]

Interesting video with a lot of good information. However, I would like to clarify some things. First, a true expat is one that has moved full time to a different country. A snowbird who visits for up to 6 months a year is definitely not an expat. Second, the rents quoted in the video are for furnished places primarily in the tourist zones. If you live here full time, as I do, you would more likely want to rent unfurnished which can bring the price down significantly although those places are harder to find in the tourist zones. Third, what wasn't mentioned as an adjustment are the cultural differences. These can be significant when living full time here or anywhere for that matter. For example, expectations of Canadian or US standards for services. Here you need to have a lot of patience and also accept that it may take longer to get things done and it may not be exactly what you expect. I've been here full time almost 14 years and I love it! I rent a small 2 bdrm unfurnished house in a quiet "colonia" (neighborhood) only 10 minutes away from the beach and all the "action". My basic expenses (rent, water, electric, cell, internet) run about $500 USD ($700 CDN) a month.

[@SevenStarling-n7x]

Thnx, being a minimalist, I would only need a studio apt or a room with a bathroom

[@lancesandberg3921]

Sounds cheap. Is this 2024?

[@ElonMusk4FreeSpeech]

Thanks & Good info.... I am ENVIOUS of you!

[@anainmazatlan]

@@lancesandberg3921 Yes.

[@jmarie28]

Wanting to escape the US, the ridiculously high prices for everything but first and foremost the toxic political environment! I pay $2,000 to live in 467 sq. ft in the East Bay of No.Cal. Moving back to So.Cal on 5/1 (transferring with my firm) but am seriously considering Mexico as a retirement option in early '26 - despite my aversion to the heat 🥵 I love being near water which I feel feeds the soul! Pluto has entered Aquarious, which signifies transformation and rebirth and will remain there until March 8, 2043. Things are changing and hopefully for a better future for humanity 🤗

[@providencegrove4600]

Thank you for this video. What is the best way to find a realtor in Matzatlan?

[@nicolasolea6314]

Contact Victor Suarez from Aliance Realty in Mazatlan

[@Obiter3]

This was good 👍

[@salharo8925]

Plan on going to Mazatlan in November for the first time, what is the weather like then?

[@robiibijou]

I am here now visiting for a week.. it's Hot! I'd say high 80s/Low 70s since I've been here

[@danielcalderon2083]

1. If you're under 65 with no health insurance the mentioned options WILL NOT cover pre-existing conditions. 2. Rent dont buy! The quality of home construction in Mexico is subpar.

[@mn8304]

what about homeowners association fees in Mazatlan?

[@diannewright7300]

Overseas? What sea did you cross to get to Mazatlan from USA or Canada?

[@Stevenfrijol]

nice video

[@bluefm7370]

Please let me know how to contact the male speaker.

[@lustgarten]

NOt $43,000 more like $70k

[@carloscastanon7892]

Hi! I’m. Local developer and we have a very unique project under construction in Historic District. Would be great if I can share some information. We already have US and Canada clients that purchased units. Best!

[@aliciamarana]

❤🇲🇽

[@RexPonder-y6b]

Boy has a gotten expensive. But what is not good is the new government is very scary now

[@chicagogyrl4846]

$1500- $2000 a month, that’s not any cheaper for me, it’s more! 😂🤣

[@robloxgamer2251]

You can find homes or apartments cheaper than $1,500-$2,000 a month

[@AfricanUSA-th9ov]

Unless If You Are Living In The Chicago Hood With Shooting Every Weekend To Get Less For Rent. 2 Small Bedrooms Apartments Here In Carol Stream Illinois Is $2000 A Month Without Any Water Or Beach Close By. Waterfront 2500 Square Feet For $2000 Is Very Cheap In Mexico 🇲🇽

[@garlandetheridge9902]

@@robloxgamer2251 I have a 1 b/r newly remodeled, nicely furnished in the Historic District for $780.00 including Utilities except electric(about $25.00 A Mo.). Love it.

[@chrisdavidson6751]

The "truth" not even close. This guy is a snowbird not an expat.

[@RexPonder-y6b]

Just a sales pitch. It's very expensive. And Way to many gringos.

[@beth4698]

Why not Asia or Eastern Europe? Young and beautiful skinny, tanned ladies in SE Asia but too far and no Medicare. Mexico real estate is expensive now but very close to US. Will slow travel before settling

[@psychmr2365]

If I moved to Mexico intending to start my own cartel, please estimate my life expectancy.

[@bjones9942]

Right off the bat I have to question why you used video footage from someplace other than Mazatlán (and didn't say so). I agree with @anainmazatlan - your guest speaker is a snowbird, not an ex-pat/immigrant. He also has a few insignificant things wrong (for example - nope, no Wendy's here; the malecón is not 10 miles long; ...), and forgot to mention that in addition to property taxes, you will have a fideicomiso (bank trust) if you buy property here - and that is a lot more than $190. Also, maybe since the speaker is from California/Arizona he didn't experience much of a culture shock - people from other areas of the USA or Canada definitely will. The culture here is NOT the typical culture in the USA/Canada. Most crime in México is not like everywhere else. Violent crime in México is mainly targeted between cartel members (and between cartels and police, politicians, and journalists). In the USA crime is random - you never know when you'll be in a shooting just going to a mall or movie.

[@tobiasespindola793]

In México and other countries These gringos and other foreigners called themselves “EXPATS” hahah….