Living in La Paz, Mexico (17 things you NEED TO KNOW)

[@alex-wittman]

Is La Paz STILL one of the best places to live in Mexico? Updated cost of living, current rental market, what to know about buying property & more in *this NEW video* kzbin.info/www/bejne/naSUm6dqacd_nac

[@arianacardinal7879]

My husband was raised in La Paz and came here 2yrs ago. I have many friends across Mexico and the experience he had is wayyy different than any of what my friends experience and I find that so intriguing..he also said "everyone know each other and I have never seen that woman before" LOLLLL he's joking 😂

[@lindylee1139]

I’ve traveled all over Mexico and La Paz really stole my heart when I went there. The beaches are gorgeous and the town has a cool laid back non touristy beach/island vibe. But I don’t think I could live there year round due to how hot it gets in the summer.

[@alex-wittman]

It was by far my fave place in BCS! I’m with you on the summer heat, Lindylee 😅

[@MrJx4000]

People in Portugal and southern Spain experience the same if not higher temps in the summers. Last year 2022, there were many fires in both countries so I would tolerate it (coming from Florida, hot and very humid).

[@lioneldemun6033]

Is La Paz as hot as San Felipe in summer?

[@lioneldemun6033]

@CrowdJusticeUS yes I know !I made a roadtrip in that region ( San Telmo ) with my mum when I was 16 in a combo VW. It was in 1971!

[@suntoyfull64]

@@lioneldemun6033 hippie...

[@milesandcoffee]

I am a legal resident of La Paz. Thanks to Jimena. She's my expat advisor. Awesome video!

[@alex-wittman]

I'm so grateful for the valuable insight Jimena shared. She's such a professional!

[@LicensedBajaRealtor]

I live here full time and love it. The summers are hot but not hot and humid like Southern Ontario.. we have not regretted our decision to live here

[@alex-wittman]

So glad you’re loving living in La Paz!

[@MrJx4000]

How could anybody from Canada regret moving to La Paz.

[@susannacalamaio8027]

How is the sense of community here? Do you know anything about the schools? The businesses?

[@ChrisFP2]

@@MrJx4000quality of healthcare

[@MrJx4000]

@@ChrisFP2, what, is the healthcare better in Kanada?

[@John-qu7ij]

Thank you, I am visiting La Paz this November to see if its good fit for me and your video definitely helps me

[@alex-wittman]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! I hope you enjoy your time in La Paz, John!

[@bradfogg5812]

Jimena helped me with my permanent residency in La Paz. She is GREAT! Very professional. She made the process very easy for me.

[@laura-bronner]

I love La Paz. We actually tried to live there before we moved to San Jose del Cabo, but we just couldn't find an apartment as quickly as we needed one. It's growing so much there, I wonder how big a city it will be in 5-10 years!

[@alex-wittman]

The malecón really stole my heart & I love how you can ride your bike all the way out to Playa Coromuel 🤩 thanks for watching, Laura!

[@1SLPMOM]

Great information!! Nice to learn about more than the beautiful beaches. Thank you!

[@alex-wittman]

I’m glad you found it helpful, Christina! I love La Paz!

[@cindyk3076]

That is so beautiful! Don't know that I could handle the summer heat but those beaches look fantastic.

[@alex-wittman]

It’s definitely advisable to visit during summer before commuting to living in La Paz year round 😅 it was gorgeous during November for a visit! Thanks for watching, Cindy!

[@chasingtheAmericanDream]

We went to La Paz and even in November it was warm! The sunsets are GORGEOUS! 🙌💯 The sidewalks are pretty good and the traffic isn’t too bad. Be careful in the beaches, I got stung by something the very first beach I went to! 😬 We love the malecón!

[@mdrichards]

Great interview and information. It is a beautiful place.

[@alex-wittman]

Jimena provided some great insight 🤩 thanks for watching, Michael!

[@tarey05]

How frequent are power outages? One might consider prepping if there are food and product shortages. Overall too many american expats for my liking. Thanks.

[@manatee_flips6811]

Centenario has everything, perfect place for x-pats. La Paz is a lot more 💰 investment for less land, less house.

[@alex-wittman]

I’d be very curious to check out Centenario!

[@maybebabyny]

Where is Centenario?

[@stevegfromnc3482]

Many years ago, I knew a guy who had married a woman from La Paz. He loved it there and they were building a house. We were working on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia, and it seems the climate in La Paz is similar.

[@alex-wittman]

The weather in La Paz was absolutely gorgeous in November!

[@stevegfromnc3482]

@Backpacking Brunette That is when the weather started to get nice there. I just looked it up, and the latitudes of the 2 cities (La Paz and Yanbu) are the same at 24 degrees North. But La Paz is slightly cooler, probably because the Pacific is cooler than the Red Sea.

[@m.rodrigolemus6224]

Jimena's English is great... I visited La Paz in October 2022 ... weather was like summer ☀️ ... Great relaxing town ⛱️🍹🍺😃👍

[@MrJx4000]

This video is a keeper. Thanks Alex.

[@alex-wittman]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@carefulconsumer8682]

Nicely presented with maps, lots of info, etc. Thanks.

[@socialmediasasha]

Thanks for this video! 🎉❤

[@luckylokomotiongarcias6152]

1:13 literally Paradise on earth 🌎

[@alex-wittman]

The water was unreal 🤩🤩🤩

[@luckylokomotiongarcias6152]

@Backpacking Brunette your so lucky, out in Venice Beach ca. Everyone all cramped up on the sand there's no space to even lay out your towel

[@whatsgrowingon]

​@@luckylokomotiongarcias6152Dont forget the unlimited supply of fentanyl and junkies every square inch. As well as expensive costs of living and eating in venice .. you cant forget all that. Haha

[@cruzalejandro2915]

You was living in Queretaro after in Guadalajar and now in La paz hermosa chica brunette enjoy any place of Mexico

[@alex-wittman]

Just in La Paz for a visit! Still living in Guadalajara 🤓 Thanks for watching!

[@janeberryman3581]

You are a terrific interviewer by virtue of letting your subject actually speak. Nice. I’m not into La Paz though - that heat and desert NOPE

[@jedmondvasquez2776]

Hey there! Love your content. If I were to plan a holiday to La Paz, what airport should I look to fly into?

[@alex-wittman]

La Paz has its own airport!

[@brians9072]

This was a premium video Alex.

[@alex-wittman]

Glad you enjoyed it, Brian!

[@dovygoodguy1296]

Do snowbirds and expats end up spending most of their life in airconditioned houses and buildings in the summer because of the intense heat or do they simply not stay in Baja during that time?

[@RigiLiquid945]

Excellent presentation. I would want to visit for a vacation there, or live part time as a retired snowbird, but I think that I would prefer a different area in Mexico.

[@alex-wittman]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@BoxerDogs]

Suppose an expat moves to La Paz and decides to buy a car in Mexico. Can you do a video about buying a car in Mexico?

[@alex-wittman]

This video is our experience buying a car in Mexico: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a57JimyErsl1psk

[@ChrisAndres-t1c]

We are in Loreto, deciding on where to retire!

[@alex-wittman]

So exciting! I haven't visited Loreto yet myself, but I have heard good things!

[@tonicman2]

Really enjoyed your vid. Can you take the local bus to balandra beach from town?

[@alex-wittman]

Yes you can!

[@hisoda0125]

Es imposible mantener el aire acondicionado encendido en verano en México. La factura de electricidad aquí es ridículamente cara. Esta sugerencia es simplemente imposible. Tengo demasiado calor para dormir todos los días. Este es mi verdadero estado de ánimo cuando vengo a La Paz. Si tienes miedo al calor, entonces no debes venir aquí, porque no sólo hace calor aquí, sino que hace mucho calor y permanece caliente durante mucho tiempo. Hace tanto calor durante aproximadamente dos tercios del año. .

[@lorabarton3403]

The sea life in sea of Cortez is amazing like no other really. Vibe is very islandish

[@alex-wittman]

The water was like nothing I’d ever seen 🤩 absolutely incredible! Thanks for watching, Lora 🥰

[@pablohernandez1159]

I spent the month of November 2022 in La Paz de sur. A blast celebrated my birthday also.

[@genaroignot3332]

Buen video.

[@vjr6266]

Hello just watched the video! My family and I were planning on going in September, I was wondering how is the weather in La Paz during that month? Also what a good first timer hotel/beach to go to? Thank you!

[@ccaa-dq7wr]

September is usually warm, not as hot as July/August but still hot if you're used to colder weather. Sometimes we have hurricanes or rainy days in September, but veryyy sporadically, so no worries. Hotels: Hyatt Place/Costa Baja/Araiza Palmira if you want something nicer. Seven Crown Hotel is in the best area (downtown) and everything is withing walkable distance. Hotel del Ángel is a good option if you want something a bit cheaper. Beaches: Balandra (a must go, but make sure to wake up early and consider you won't be able to stay as long as you might want!), El Tecolote. Some beaches a bit closer to downtown are El Coromuel or El Caimancito.

[@rhiannonN330]

They probably limit the amount of visitors to help conserve the flora and fauna in the area.

[@alex-wittman]

Yes, it's a protected area.

[@sandracorrales-potts5586]

Hi Alex, I'm going to SMA 28 February to renew my temporary. I'm going through a facilitator. This is my second year. I'm a little unclear as what to when I enter mexico? So I just show my passport and temporary card? Do I go into a particular line? You said something about taking a picture of the digital form. Do I fill that out after I leave the immigration officer?....to mark canje? I just don't want to mess this up. My appointment is on March 4th. I know i can pay with credit card at the INM office? My main concern is at the airport because it's different then last year. I'm nervous as I have put lots of effort and money into this. Thank you for your time. I'm sure I'll rewatch this video a few more times

[@mikefanelli1]

Better than the Carribean City, there is no sargasso! Hope to visit this year. 🙂

[@pattimurphy5151]

Kinda like Florida...one road in for supplies...might be a problem for food later on.

[@miguel-h]

Hahaha nice ending! 😆👍

[@alex-wittman]

Lol Taylor 🙄🙄😜 thanks for watching, Miguel!

[@donaldmacdougall799]

We loved La Paz and I think it would be a great place to live if you work remotely. For retirees, I'm not sure if there is enough to do.

[@alex-wittman]

One thing I didn’t like about BCS is that it really seems like you need a car 🚗 was that your experience too, Donald?

[@midnittkr]

If there is mota, beach, and walmart....I'm good to go

[@fishwatcher]

Great. Yeah, tell the world! The traffic is already terrible in La Paz. Thanks!

[@Blessings-b2x]

Where is the best place for country living in Mexico? With green areas but not too much humidity.

[@alex-wittman]

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[@ahlivetuhsidamaro150]

Jimena, I’ll be in touch!! :-)

[@alex-wittman]

The new Host Relocation contact in La Paz is a lovely woman named Claudia Padron. I actually have a new La Paz interview with her coming to the channel soon! You can learn more about how to get in touch with Claudia & Host Relocation here: hostrelocation.com.mx/

[@alex-wittman]

Would you consider living in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico?? Please feel free to drop any questions you have about living in La Paz in the comments below!

[@midnittkr]

I am visiting in 2 weeks to check it out for possible retirement in a year or 2.....can't wait...staying in El Centenario for 4 days and La Ventana for 1 then back to San Jose then the airport...I've lived just north of Miami and also in New Orleans and it gets pretty hot and sticky in both places. Even here in Ohio the summers can be miserable....La Paz here I come, at least you have the ocean and lots of pools

[@niominati]

I’m planning to visit for a couple months with my children! Would you say there is a lot of activities for children? Also are there any daycare options for kids incase I want to go out!😂

[@niominati]

@@midnittkrhow was it?

[@midnittkr]

@@niominati it is incredibly family/young children friendly....entire families walk along The Malecon in LA Paz even at 10 pm or later and no crime

[@midnittkr]

@@niominati it was the best experience ever....every single person I interacted with whether they spoke English or not was so incredibly friendly. Everyone was willing to help find places or suggest better ways of doing things. The good was awesome and affordable but I was there when the exchange rate was a lot better for Americans. The only crazy thing is driving outside the cities.... definitely need GPS and an SUV as half the time you are driving on desert dirt roads with no signs and lots of 🌵....lots of little memorials along the roads where people have died in car accidents.. I thought they were just really religious....it's a great place with tons to do when the exchange rate is favorable....I still will retire there!

[@katarrin06]

viva La Paz !!

[@genaroignot3332]

Mucho éxito

[@genaroignot3332]

Hola Alex saludos

[@alex-wittman]

Gracias por ver, Genaro!

[@davebacon6194]

alex? alex who? just kidding, love the lady, more content please!

[@alex-wittman]

Thanks for watching, Dave!

[@stevefritz5182]

Great video! It is refreshing to see such a comprehensive video with so many points hit. Very honest and accurate, with the exception of the sidewalks. Only the Malecon has maintained sidewalks. They recently re-did a street about 10 blocks southeast as a model street. They tore out the entire street and nonconforming sidewalks for about a mile and put it all in new with full handicap access and modern street signs. We're hoping they continue with that model but the rest of La Paz has no consistency as to if you even have sidewalks. Too many videos are sanitized to make people think they should move here or retire here. I feel bad because people can invest here only to leave in three years because it is kinda harsh; here and much of Mexico.

[@wanderingdoc5075]

I'm not sure I see the appeal when places like Puerto Morales and Puerto Escondido have less expats, less gringos, cheaper food, just as beautiful beaches, great seafood, etc. And La Paz is a little bit away from traveling to other places.

[@alex-wittman]

Good point about traveling!

[@davidselva7021]

How about this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqWyYahjoqeMfdE

[@grahamstrom1492]

Puerto Escondido has a ton of tourists

[@wanderingdoc5075]

@@grahamstrom1492 it was on my itinerary but I skipped it since I've had enough Mexico beach places before. That's good to know. After being all around in Mexico for me nothing beats Mexico City / Puebla. Can't beat the year-round nice weather, kind people, delicious and cheap food, and walkability. I think because I spent five years in Hawaii the infrastructure and nicer beaches beat out the so-called retire in paradise cheap beach destinations.

[@grahamstrom1492]

@@wanderingdoc5075 I feel you, the weather is very important to me as well for living. Puerto Escondido has mostly younger tourists, but the coast of Oaxaca is stunning and has a lot to offer. def worth a visit

[@LJ-jq8og]

💪❤

[@mr.g1683]

$1300 USD monthly pension. Where can one live in Mexico with out a car and easy access to grocery store and gym?

[@lobo.guerrero94]

Hi very interesting video I would love to speak with Jimena Ruiz I have other many questions to ask her is it possible to get an email to contact her?

[@liveourbest2067]

Curious what the dating scene is like there... I would like to meet a kind Latina possibly in her forties. I would imagine there would be more dating opportunity in Guadalajara or other larger Mexican cities

[@modaroho]

OMG the wording is so hard to sit through not very clear, the English interaction is not good should have gotten a better speaker

[@magomago7819]

SUGGESTION don't ever move to Mexico. Where you live, you will never come across this and your life will get perfect 👌.

[@gobofraggel7383]

Thanks for not calling it Baja California Sir

[@Dave-eu3ib]

It’s hot

[@alex-wittman]

Agreed, Dave!

[@mairam1072]

I don’t get why you said another recommendation for foreigner??? Are only foreigners now allowed to move to MX. It’s a disgrace that you haven’t learned that a big issue is gentrification. Love your videos but that just rubbed me the wrong way.

[@alex-wittman]

Anyone moving to Mexico that is not from Mexico is a foreigner.

[@LicensedBajaRealtor]

Anyone not from Mexico who moves to Mexico is a foreigner

[@GhostdanceCalaveras]

Is there a nightclub scene? As a DJ this is one consideration that I have as I decide between Playa del Carmen/Cancun/Tulum area and Baja/La Paz/Cabo