Living in Guadalajara, Mexico As a Digital Nomad Family (in 2024) | Is Guadalajara Right for You?

In this episode Justin & Courtney recap what living in Guadalajara, Mexico is like as a Black digital nomad family. They break down climate, transportation, cost of living, family friendliness, vibe check & more.
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[@savoryexposure]

Love when you do a search for something on KZbin and find someone you know. Loved your insight!

[@MXOtaku]

If you raise your child in Mexico, I'm sure that your child will learn Spanish and integrate very quickly. Kids pick up language and culture extremely fast compared to adults.

[@o.family.adventures]

Yes! Our kids have picked it up a little & it’s so sweet to see our oldest practicing with other kids at the park 😍

[@GuadalupeDeLaSierra]

Guadalajara has the most perfect weather

[@o.family.adventures]

It is so good! Truly temperate :)

[@JR0078]

The rainy weather was presented as if it were a problem, but in times where access to water is increasingly complicated, it is a true blessing to have rainy weather for 4 or 5 months a year, and they also help to have a temperate climate.

[@sesomnoslen5729]

😂 not perfect weather but much better than many places around the world.

[@GuadalupeDeLaSierra]

@@sesomnoslen5729 the 2 years I lived there it was cool in the morning and evenings 80's during they day. Perfect for me. Now I live in Merida, Yucatan hot all day lol, be well my friend.

[@Blakpepa]

I immediately fell in love with Guadalajara when i visited while living in Merida. I stayed in providencia and it was perfect...i cant wait to move in a few months

[@positivetimeline2023]

Wonderful video. Thanks, guys.

[@o.family.adventures]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@melissayousefzadeh7706]

Im thankful for you two sharing from a family perspective ❤️ not too many videos out there !

[@p.c.h.6721]

Thanks for the information. A year ago, after a lot of research, we decided that Guadalajara would be the city that we would move to, since then a lot of people have moved there. I think Guadalajara is the best destination to move to in Mexico (Merida is too hot, Queretaro is too cold in the evenings, and no other city has the abundance of things to do as Guadalajara has).

[@o.family.adventures]

It’s a popular & wonderful city! We’re currently in Mexico City & living it, but I do agree that GDL had really great weather. We scouted Mérida & simply couldn’t do the heat 😩

[@vak3ro2u]

Yes!! Guadalajara is best to living! Good choice!

[@o.family.adventures]

It’s such a great spot to call home! 🤍

[@rmb_49ers]

There is a subway train system in GDL , not sure if you were able to explore it, but it does help to move around for sure.

[@danizg9081]

I’m so glad more and more people fall in love with our Mexico, it just depends the area because just like any other places it has bad and good states but Guadalajara is one of the best places I’ve heard that is great for living there

[@o.family.adventures]

Mexico is so easy to fall in love with 😍

[@EsmeraldaRodriguez-el1qr]

All Mexicans have light and dark family members and we love all of our family members

[@EntrepreneurExpat]

We love Guadalajara! ❤ We traveled to lots of places in Mexico last year trying to figure out where to live and ended up choosing GDL as the home base.

[@brianorgias]

great video

[@o.family.adventures]

Thank you! ♥️

[@1EQUALS-INFINITY]

Hola, come and visit Queretaro guys. You'll love it.

[@JR0078]

Providencia is not outside the City, it's inside the City just like Chapalita. Both neighborhoods are charming, heavily wooded with plenty of entertainment nearby.

[@lbs7774]

I think they didn't even lived in Providencia where you have everything walking distance through tree lined streets. It's wrong to say you need a car. Even the American school is there next to malls and parks. They showed themselves stuck in traffic in another neighborhood so this is really not a reliable channel.

[@ALH22]

Thanks for sharing. Your videos are so in depth. They provide great quality information. My husband and I have two little ones. We are planning our first trip to Mexico City. Do you all have special tips, things you’d bring for traveling to Mexico City with a toddler and preschooler?

[@o.family.adventures]

I’m so glad you find them useful! I think keeping some cash on you is important, especially if you’re out with the kids for little treats &/or bathrooms. Some of the bathrooms at the park require a 10 peso coin for entry. I’d bring a stroller too (depending on your kids age) because CDMX is so walkable you’ll want to be outside. Make sure you don’t miss Chapultepec park & the kids museum in it - it’s called Papalote :) enjoy it!!

[@JR0078]

Mexico City is beautiful but too intimidating even for Mexicans. It is passable as long as you do not leave the same area, but on long trips you will have to travel more than an hour, either by Subway, by bus or even by Uber. If you travel by Metro you will have to take long walks accompanied by rivers of people...

[@ALH22]

@@JR0078 sounds like the years I spent living in China. During rush hour I often opted for the Bus Rapid Transit as they called it because they have dedicated lanes and the crowds were lighter than the subway. One thing I’m interested to will be the Cable Bus system in CDMX it looks impressive.

[@LoveLizaMae]

Thanks for the information! What restaurants do you suggest that have playgrounds? Also where do you suggest to go with kids?

[@lucianjj]

Just got my flight today. I am going from 5th to 10th to see what I think and hopefully I plan to come back to live. 😊

[@michellhuber3397]

I live in Chapalita, and I can walk everywhere. Buses are very reliable, and we have shared bikes for $ 25 per year, plus lots of bike lanes. It is very family friendly and safe. Providencia is further out from the city.

[@o.family.adventures]

Chapalita is super cute!

[@markintape37]

Oh you were stayin in Colinas de San Javier, you really need car to live there in that place.

[@lbs7774]

That explains a lot. They claimed they lived in Providencia and needed a car which is nonsense.

[@mestizAzteca]

Hi O Family 🙋🏻‍♀️ I am from Guadalajara 🫶🏼

[@o.family.adventures]

Hey there ♥️♥️♥️

[@dominicedwards8219]

Hi do you still live there

[@dominicedwards8219]

Do you still live there?

[@tivsma]

Thanks for the video! What service did you use to help you find furnished rentals, and what was the fee for that?

[@o.family.adventures]

We worked with a realtor we found in a Facebook group. In other parts of Mexico we’ve used Mercado Libra, Facebook groups & a site called inmuebles24. You can also walk around & look for For Rent (Se Renta) signs & contact the number.

[@o.family.adventures]

The agents don’t charge you (it’s like using a realtor in the US.. their commission comes out of the sellers cut, but in our experience, you’ll pay more working with a realtor.

[@elperro3056]

How much a month 3 k

[@user-pv2dp4dq8b]

Very informative run down. You're the first to tell me the walkability is not great... I have 2 dogs (my kids) and we like to walk everywhere too. Guadalajara has a metro (subway) system. How was that?

[@JR0078]

GDL has 3 Subway lines and this year there will be 4 lines. Additionally, it has a wide network of buses and cycle paths, which with very affordable memberships, you can travel around almost the entire city (My bike) Currently the city offers more and more preference to pedestrian areas than to roads for cars, so it is increasingly easier to get around on foot. The Recreational Route on Sundays is great, the main roads are closed for the exclusive use of pedestrians, cyclists and any means of non-motorized transport!

[@user-pv2dp4dq8b]

@@JR0078Super informative, thank you. Hopefully I'll be in GDL in a few months. Looks like an exciting city to "integrate" into. Also... maybe it's because I'm from Houston but, I don't miss driving at all.. except for the occasional road trips.

[@o.family.adventures]

The train near us was mostly used as a light rail for commuting so it wasn’t functional for our purposes. There are more walkable pockets (Chapalita is fairly walkable, I believe) so you & the fur babies should be able to find a pocket that fits your needs but it can take some looking depending on the part of the city you’re in.

[@user-pv2dp4dq8b]

@@o.family.adventuresI looked at a map of where all the parks are and started entering the streets of the parks as addressed into apartment finder so I could find an apartment in or very near a park :D We do 2-3 walks (at least an hour a pop) per day.

[@lbs7774]

I'm from Guadalajara and I gotta be honest, this video is very misguiding. The whole city is completely walkable from downtown to Providencia and chapalita to the west. They claim they stayed in Providencia and it was not walkable and that is completely wrong. They did not stay in Providencia. You should look up street view and watch for yourself.

[@thinktankdonahue]

I've been living near Plaza Patria and don't need a car. I don't mind taking public transit though. Uber is cheap. I live walking distance to Walmart.

[@o.family.adventures]

It sounds like you’re in a good pocket! They definitely exist; I think for the accommodation we wanted it was hard to find an area like that.

[@kristinekieswer7058]

Hello. Visiting March 23-30. Can anyone recommend a safe, reliable driver they know personally? For airport pickup, tours, etc. Thanks!

[@o.family.adventures]

Hey! I’d definitely check out some Facebook groups. “Foreigners in Guadalajara” .. “Americans in Guadalajara” just look for a few like that & make sure to get multiple opinions :)

[@kristinekieswer7058]

Making my way through FB groups now ... thanks!

[@2packproductions]

I think finding an expat community when we go Mexico is key to a successful move/transition. Thanks for sharing.

[@o.family.adventures]

Yes! Having some people who know what you’re going through & can help you navigate is so important!

[@chardi5800]

Immigrants**

[@raulgamefowl.gallosfinosji5152]

Guadalajara it’s biuriful the people nice food god

[@o.family.adventures]

We enjoyed our time there ☺️

[@benzoh28]

Zapopan , Chápala , tequila , tlaquepaque, puerto Vallarta, tonala , ciudad Guzmán

[@evonmorgan4487]

As a black girl born and raised in Guadalajara, and having to leave it because of the extreme racism we faced, this really breaks my heart. I'm very happy mindsets have changed. It has been 33 years. But it doesn't stop from being heartbreaking and I'm not going to lie, I'm very resentful.

[@o.family.adventures]

Im so sorry you had that experience! We didn’t run into any of that (thankfully!) but I can imagine things used to be different - there aren’t too many of us there.

[@user-px2en6wr6h]

How do you think all mexiicans fell in the USA same shit

[@kokolizito]

Can you tell a little more of what happened? That's terrible!

[@PapiChulo-yb6iu]

In Canada they love African Americans, Vancouver has really luxury places that you deserve.

[@o.family.adventures]

Justin is actually from Canada :)

[@imstillhereileft7530]

Great informative blog, I’m stuck between Jalisco & Nuevo León (Monterey) ,any plan visiting Monterey ?

[@vak3ro2u]

I'm recoment Jalisco!!100℅😎

[@mestizAzteca]

Jalisco no doubt!! Guadalajara is the pearl of the West ❣️

[@JR0078]

Guadalajara and Monterrey are the cities. Jalisco and Nuevo León are the States. Start by differentiating correctly. In any case, GDL has a pleasant climate and is much more wooded and walkable. In MTY it is hotter, with few wooded areas, difficulty riding a bicycle and a much more expensive lifestyle.

[@adrianvelascovazquez1016]

Guys i think You we're at the wrong neiborhood for what You guys was loking for ,américa, centro and surranding , are great for move un público trasportatin, metro for walk and bike, Also is full of exchange peolple , actully GDL is very turist, ando is easy found exchange people living there , Nice city cool you we're there , 🤟🤟

[@gregbau-mh4ly]

Saludos bienvenidos a mexico saben que son bienvenidos siempre esta es su casa disfruten mexico

[@ibelieveinjesuschrist8911]

bruh

[@o.family.adventures]

Bruh

[@DominicT-ir5ee]

Yeah there’s actually a lot of white Mexicans as well that give a serous people vibe but are also very welcoming once you get to know them

[@joshsmit513]

That's some of my family! My mom is from Jamay

[@brendaal220]

Guadalajara is amazing but we (citizen) want people who move here pay taxes as they have if they are living here

[@o.family.adventures]

That’s totally fair!

[@yessr7535]

@@o.family.adventures do yall pay taxes or just gentrifying as everyone else?

[@chardi5800]

Do you pay taxes?

[@sesomnoslen5729]

Taxes are included in the price in Mexico. You pay what the price is.

[@chardi5800]

@@sesomnoslen5729 If you are not here paying salary taxes you are here ilegally, they still pay taxes to the usa instead of Mexico even tho they are living in Mexico, thats bullshit

[@chardi5800]

They erased my comment about how they are here ilegally lmao

[@sesomnoslen5729]

@@chardi5800 who is where illegally?

[@o.family.adventures]

Hi there! I didn’t erase any comments, but yes.. we are here legally 🫶🏾

[@lbs7774]

In providencia you can walk to all kinds of places, parks, malls, schools, cafes restaurants etc. Your video shows colinas. Not providencia. I think this is very misguiding.

[@edgarandre5216]

Welcome to Mexico so integrate into society by trying to speak Spanish and please pay taxes according to your income. people here in 🇲🇽✔️ are very friendly and we have traditions that we like to preserve as part of an indivisible culture. geetings and good luck.

[@o.family.adventures]

Claro! Hablo un poquito español y mi esposo y los niños están aprendiendo :) Mexican people are so lovely & have been so welcoming ♥️

[@alefiasolar]

Do you have a work Visa? Does the Mexican government know you're working while being here? If so, are you paying your due taxes to them, i.e., 16% every paycheck approximately? If the answer is no to any of these, you're commiting tax evasion and contributing to gentrification in Guadalajara

[@JazzyGinger1]

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