How Living In Guadalajara Mexico Transformed Shakira's World!

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Shakira moved to Guadalajara, Mexico with hopes of a better quality of life. But she didn't expect she would love it this much. In fact, she said "I wish I would have made this decision a lot sooner"
Her lifestyle has drastically changed, and she now enjoys walking more, eating fresh food regularly, meeting locals, and exploring her new hometown, Guadalajara.
It's a foodie's paradise, a great place to raise a family, and one of the best places to live in Mexico.
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[@aracelireyes999]

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[@edwinabryant3036]

At first I really didn't understand why my sister Shakira decided to move to Mexico but watching this and seeing how much happier and healthier she is makes me understand why. I love you and miss you sis ❤❤

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

That's awesome!

[@DesigningEase]

Thank you. I love you too. ❤

[@DesigningEase]

Thank you for this experience and allowing me to share my story.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

we loved your story! you’re inspirational girl. thanks for being a guest 😀 saludos! Mariana

[@JustMe-ki1ss]

So proud of you! Renee

[@worldobserver3515]

How is the safety there?

[@marlarichardson2970]

❤ 🇲🇽 Sis you are living my dream right now..But I will be arriving 🚘 SOON!

[@kwaintraub2]

My son and I just spent a mini-vacation in Guadalajara but live just one hour away in Chapala.

[@mjspyt7777]

I moved to Puerto Vallarta in March 2023 and I wish I had done it sooner. What Shakira said really resonated with me, I feel so much at peace here. You need to step out of your comfort zone, get to know the locals and practice your Spanish. Best decision I ever made!

[@cindyk3076]

Shakira is wonderful, and how stunning that her doctor gave her a choice between typical medicine or holistic treatment! She has a wonderful attitude and wants to assimilate, she's got it made! Happy to hear that her health has improved and that she is learning to relax. Great video!

[@Mphscat]

American here: This is how moving to another country should be handled. No open boarders without requirements. Being Native American I am ashamed of the state of our country. I have a single female friend who also moved to Mexico (La Paz) and would never move back to the USA. She speaks very little Spanish and has no issues at all. Thanks Shakira for sharing your experience. Wishing you all the best from DFW.

[@GemaEnriquez]

Are referring with all the corruption here ?

[@Mphscat]

@@GemaEnriquez No. I am talking about going to live in another country legally with the means to support yourself. Fully vetted. Not to rely on the government for hand outs and support. Mexico may be corrupt but so is the USA.

[@AG-iu9lv]

*borders. Nice dog whistles, sis.

[@jeffgriscoa8131]

Open borders?? 😂 You must live under a rock or the media tells you what to do

[@dday3322]

Also in the DFW!

[@StinkySobaccos]

Putting in the work to find your community and finding where you are most comfortable can pay huge dividends in happiness, contentment and peace of mind as this person's experience clearly demonstrates. This is an example of what moving to Mexico can really be like!

[@carolconcha16]

The best Mexican city!! See you in 3 years!!

[@DesigningEase]

I’ll be here!

[@DavidSinghiser]

Me encantaría vivir en México. Es mi país favorito en el mundo.

[@MichelleMyBelle59]

This is a very nice video. It is very encouraging because my husband and I are preparing to move to Chapala when our house sells. This video confirms why we chose Mexico……gracias

[@ShauninParadise]

We moved to mexico almost 6 years ago and it’s the best decision we ever made ❤

[@rubenramirez313]

I'm visiting Guadalajara next month for the first time. Also visiting Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta (I have visited both before) but will be my first time visiting Guadalajara. I live in NYC and I'm also considering moving to Mexico too (not yet but in about a year and a half to two years). My family is from Dominican Republic so I speak fluent Spanish. I love all the parts of Mexico (which are several) I have visited I'm glad you love living there! Your video has inspired me even further to make me wanna move to 🇲🇽

[@carlosarroyo3602]

Do it bro. I'm from Chicago and working/striving to make the same move myself. Good luck.

[@JustLewey]

Congratulations on your move to Mexico. You appear so happy and relaxed. As retirees, we hope to join you in the not too distant future.

[@kimberlystritt8631]

She is nothing less than a full on ray of sunshine 😎 and a wonderful representative of a US export/ expat. Wishing you nothing but the best. Viva la 🇲🇽

[@butchmitch731]

Yep

[@eliassalcedo5229]

I'm from Michoacan living in California. I love the quality of life that Guadalajara brought to family that moved there and they say nothing but good things. Love to visit and loved to have heard it from you Shakira.

[@cindyvermillion7866]

I think that your friendly personality and optimistic attitude is a factor that has greatly helped you.

[@user-oq4fq6mf7p]

I live in Florida and soon going back to my beautiful Country Mexico, Im very thankful with this Country for the opportunity to live and work here legally but its time to go back to my Country 💞💕💕💞 thank you for share your experience with us... may God bless you sis.🙏🙏

[@deanvo503]

Welcome Shakira, now that you are in Mexico we welcome you with open arms and we are happy that you made this country your home. Mi casa es tu casa.

[@marshallhennington4369]

Thank you for being candid. It is not easy to be vulnerable in front of the entire KZbin audience but you have a kind spirit that reached the masses. Never change you are. You are perfect as you are! Blessings to you from a Black American professional male. 🙏🏼

[@SusanBradley-LilyVee]

Wonderful! What a lovely person! Really happy for them that their life is so happy! And I want to know more about Guadalajara now!

[@DesigningEase]

It’s a beautiful city and the people are amazing.

[@onibioh]

Guadalajara will always have a place in my heart. It was the first place I really visited in Mexico. All the best.

[@jorgemarmolejolu6222]

My mom lives in Guadalajara. Every time i go to visit i park the car in the garage and use public transport. I dont like driving😂

[@DesigningEase]

It’s so easy to get around

[@malikahonthemove]

This was such a great video. Shakira has a wonderful personality and is very thorough on what she has/is experiencing in many aspects of life as an expat, black woman and gay. I live in Merida and don't like it. I don't want to give up on Mexico but not sure about other places. This video puts Guadalajara on my radar. All the best to her!

[@DesigningEase]

The weather is much cooler than Merida. Give it a visit and look me up once you’re here.

[@malikahonthemove]

I will, peace and blessings 🦋

[@tinamama6954]

​@@DesigningEaseI love this invite and I too will definitely look 4ward to connecting with ya in a few years!. My 2 teens must finish current schools for me to uproot us ❤😅

[@tinamama6954]

Elated to finally know that this place is cooler than Merida..yess!🎉😅

[@pretzelsaladito]

if you don't mind me asking, what about Merida you didn't like? I know it's hot but I'm looking into moving there

[@Calipeixegato]

This is a great video! I love hearing how healing it is for Black Americans to settle into various places outside of the US. Guadalajara is one of the cities. we are considering for relocation. How did Shakira get a local guarantor? Did she already know someone who live in Guadalajara who could co-sign for her? That is one issue we see that will be difficult for us to address. We won't know anyone in Guadalajara, let alone a Mexican national who owns property there. Is there a common solution to this that other people who immigrate to Mexico use for this?

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

you don’t have to know anyone in Guadalajara- our recommendation is to buy a póliza de arrendamiento or you can negotiate a higher deposit. our recommended realtors will work with you if you need them. see our directory of contacts in our Mexico Relocation Guide mexicorelocationguide.com/guide/

[@tinamama6954]

Can Americans still vote 🗳 using absentee ballot while living in Mexico as an American citizen por favor explain more 😊

[@tinamama6954]

​@@MexicoRelocationGuideawsome sauce 👌 😎

[@user-jv3qr7nu7s]

Great video! I spent time in Guadalajara and ultimately decided it wasn’t the right city for me. Shakira’s enthusiasm reminded me of all the things I liked about GDL. Great to hear her experience

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Thanks for watching! What did you end up disliking about GDL if you don't mind me asking?

[@user-jv3qr7nu7s]

@@MexicoRelocationGuide For me, I prefer cities & towns that are more walkable. I think of GDL as like Los Angeles, you need to drive or taxi most places. It’s personal preference of course, but I like the walkability of CDMX or the vibrant centro’s of smaller cities like Puebla. I don’t ever want to own a car again in my life lol. That being said, I truly connected with the progressive, open-minded people I met in GDL. And the food!

[@christianmeza4941]

@@user-jv3qr7nu7s hmm.. cdmx is like 6 Guadalajaras together (in size 30millions ppl) kind of chaotic, for me I prefer Guadalajara too, but as you say, those are personal preferences.

[@jasontaylor404]

LOVE this story! Right behind you. My first car rental was in Guadalajara, and I drove to PV. Oh, that was fun!

[@DesigningEase]

That’s awesome.

[@jasontaylor404]

@@DesigningEase Gracias mi amiga.

[@christianmeza4941]

Que bonita muchacha y simpatica te deseo lo mejor y que siempre disfrutes tu estancia en Mexico!

[@teresaescogido2662]

You're extremely nice and genuinely a friendly person. Hope you enjoy the country. 😊 Bienvenida a México!!

[@cwisaac22]

Shakira!! Our stories are so similar. I moved from Dahlonega to GDL 3 months after you, and I love it here!! Thank you for sharing your moving to GDL experience!!

[@doloreshernandez311]

I am from. MÉXICO CDMX. Thank you for loving my country😊😊

[@baddestjoanna-michellesmit5578]

Love that she said that ! Yep tha sense of community is LOVE , Mexico is vibes one love ! Mexico is that place of community what I feel in love why I went often in the year and stayed longer and then chose to retire there part time. I love Mexico and the ppl ! I felt at home and a spiritual calling . Seeing the moon there was magical ,was a huge sign and feeling safe and comfortable.

[@jimmyglen]

I am happy that you found “your place” - very nice!!!

[@erickbarnett2350]

Thank you for shared your experience!!!!! I’m on my 5yrs plan to relocate to Mexico city but now I’m interested in Guadalajara city! Stay blessed beautiful

[@inggomez-allen7920]

Please post more of your life in Mexico. I appreciate you!

[@teddydavis2339]

I like Guadalajara. I don't love it although I love Mexico. Puebla is my jam. I absolutely love Puebla.

[@DianaM.-ht8ls]

Would you be willing to share what you like most about Puebla? I am planning a scouting trip. Thanks.

[@willisedwards9985]

Hola de Guadalajara! Colomos Providencia 👍🏿

[@brendajohnstone8576]

Thank you Shakira! ( I hope I spelled it correctly) For sharing your experience so far😊. My husband and I are considering "Snowbirding" to start in Guadalajara area then perhaps moving full time. Guadalajara seems like a beautiful metropolitan area yet full of rich culture. I am glad your life has improved. I also am hoping to get off high blood pressure medication, thank you for talking about your experience with the medical system in Mexico. Congratulations on your new adventures in life😊

[@DesigningEase]

Lowering my blood pressure has been such a win for me.

[@jkeeton5297]

@@DesigningEase Hola! Can you please share your Dr's name? I too am in GDL, exploring for several months and so far loving it! I just need to step up on my Spanish as I’m finding it’s essential here to know more than a few words. I’ve not had the same experience as you meeting others from the US and would love to know how you do it! Thanks for sharing!

[@k.8297]

I absolutely LOVED your story Shakira! I have been dreaming about Mexico the past 2 years! I can't wait to share my relocation journey someday. Mexico is such a dreamscape to me!

[@FChen-ps1qv]

Mariana, thank you again for a great firsthand experience video. You and Brighton are my two favorite move-to-Mexico KZbinrs. I love hearing these stories direct from the persons involved!

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Thank you so much!!

[@KourtneySt.Patrick]

I love this for you & so glad you came!🙌🏾

[@DesigningEase]

Thanks friend. ❤

[@jameshoeve4466]

Thank you, Shakira, for sharing yourself and your excellent information. I am a 63 yo living in Los Angeles and have been considering a change of residence. I think I would like Guadalajara. I am also considering 6 months here, 6 months there, just living the nomadic life for a while. ❤❤❤

[@vintageshabbyglamour7865]

What a great interview with this fabulous lady! Guadalajara is now at the top of my list!!!

[@stevonnefuller8265]

This was great! And you are glowing Shakira! Thank you for sharing.

[@baddestjoanna-michellesmit5578]

Lol word she was destined to get to Mexico and be easily known with her name lol ! 😂😂 love that !

[@lisasgto592]

So happy to see this. I’m looking for places to retire to outside the US. This video was timely and informative. Wishing Shakira the best….

[@nonyawilliams1372]

She sooo articulate ❤❤❤

[@glass12full23]

So happy for you... great attitude!

[@Horchatas4321]

Bienvenidos los americanos que se quieran integrar como ella.

[@DJ-ld6um]

This great content! I'm so happy for her!😄

[@darcandelaria]

My grandpas father was from Guadalajara and i always wanted to go visit. Looks like such a beautiful place! I'm a bit jealous 😆

[@blancaf7503]

Shakira, thank you so much for sharing your experience ❤

[@raulnavarro9500]

"It feels like a dream" from Shakira. That is how i feel when i worked remotely from Mexico.

[@lynwill9946]

So good to know that it’s walkable and has great Internet service. Thank you for this information.

[@Nikkiole84]

This was so inspirational to me and I'm sure lots of others. I'm at a huge crossroads in my life and definitely contemplating this type of move. Thank you for valuing the country and culture. I'm so open to other countries and their local culture and I have a deep respect for learning about those things. I truly believe your mindset , research and planning along the way has helped you be successful. Great video 🎉

[@OE7V7]

Shakira is a whole vibe 🙌🏽 Saludos Shakira ✌🏽

[@gerizickert5674]

Great video!! The Guide has helped me so much and now I am moving to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle in May. Inspiring to see other women making the move and thriving. I definitely want to get to Guadalajara and explore that city once I get settled.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

that’s awesome Geri 😀

[@gerizickert5674]

@@MexicoRelocationGuide I'm still scared to death but excited about a new adventure.

[@DesigningEase]

It’s something for everyone here.

[@loriepayne2930]

Shakira, I am so happy for you and that you have found your happy place!

[@sageandsoulflowers]

This information make me so very happy. I'm interested in moving to mexico being an expat. It sounds like most people are 100 % remote workers.

[@deevashay]

Shakira thank you sooooo much for this video! My husband and I are planning to explore moving to Mexico! I watched your video several times because I enjoyed your descriptions and just your overall vibe. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! 😊

[@butchmitch731]

. Hello. Respect. Guadalajara has been my favorite city for 37 years, and i am very happy for you to have found your deep inner peace there.

[@martalopez582]

Thank you for sharing your experience living in Guadalajara Mexico.

[@PatrickDubbleYou]

LOVE this video Shakira!! Congrats on your new life and all the best!

[@gregorriusadolphus2729]

This was a beautiful interview!!

[@300rivers4]

I am looking forward to doing our interview/video for MRG!! We're so ready!! ❤

[@jackiegonzalez2340]

That’s awesome!! And it took you all that process but glad you are happy. I’m Mexican so happy to hear you like it there 🙏🏽

[@gocookies77]

México is beautiful and full of ease and wonder yet it can also be savage and harrowing. Live it as best you can, this land is wild and there is a reason many countries tried to claim it in the past. Its a beautiful country to live in but as a mexicam, I can alao say there is much than can improve.

[@tinoestrada6825]

I think the small stores owned by people is what makes it, it gives you a real human experience compering in our good USA Walmart ,Target even pharmacy businesses took that out only a small percentage is own by people.

[@mohammedsharif2651]

Hello Shakira, would you please share more information about the spanish learning program at the university of Guadalajara? I am interested in such a program. Thank you 🙏

[@mrbutch308]

For the past four years I've been exploring different places in Latin America to retire to as an expat. Guadalajara is fantastic and near the top of my list. A few months ago I spent a few weeks in Puebla which is also a great city, but I liked Guadalajara even more. As far as the LGBTQ+ Community it surprised me to discover a local "gayborhood" which had an all night restaurant called "Tacos Gay"! No kidding!

[@shakiramarzuq515]

I was looking to check our guadalajara & my name is Shakira so the title shook me a little 😂😂

[@brownsuga51]

This is my goal to move to another country. Im am so exhausted living in the United States. ❤

[@felipemoya9992]

Thx for honesty .. great person

[@Speedinginprogress]

Great Energy! You will do great in the GDL.

[@katherinefields3665]

I did the same. Left US for Merida. It’s safe and affordable.

[@locsnubian]

Muchas Gracias Shakira ! I so appreciate your sharing . We moved from Málaga Spain ( after 6 years in Spain) last may to Vallarta . We find it too small and too touristy with a lack of cultural options we are use to . We are currently on the hunt to relocate to another place within MX. that has a more city feel and less hot and humid . Not sure Guadalajara is it ..ñ but your video is giving me pause. Thanks again

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

hi! Mariana here- were happy to help you with a private relocation tour of Guadalajara if you’re interested mexicorelocationguide.com/tours/

[@melcontent]

Awesome episode! Her review makes me even more tempted to move there.

[@aqua6178]

lovely interview

[@sr9253]

How did you find a guarantor if you didn’t know anyone there?

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

we recommend buying a póliza de arrendamiento or negotiating a larger deposit

[@sesomnoslen5729]

You don't always need a guarantor. It depends.

[@bmorechido]

I loved hearing your experience living in GDL! I have visited GDL a few times. I could totally see myself moving there one day. Great video! 🧡

[@samsung5181]

2 of my female cousin's came to visit from Guadalajara & greet you xtra warm & hugs; I too was tripped out at the kindness. Nonetheless, it's genuine.

[@kalasatwater2224]

Welcome all to my country ^^

[@DianaM.-ht8ls]

¡Gracias inmensamente!

[@cmdgdl]

Welcome to Guadalajara! I’m glad that you’re part of our community, and also our LGBT+ community 😊😊😊

[@journeyofteresa]

Great interview! I hope to visit Guadalajara this year.

[@jimmshorts]

encanta este mujer

[@carlaeljabsheh1361]

This was an amazing video. You really touched on everything. Thanks to the MRG I am moving permanently to Mexico in June.

[@mohammedsharif2651]

Very nice story. Enjoy your journey ❤

[@HugoFlores-ok3nt]

Thank you so much. I moved back on 2019, after living mist of my life in Los Angeles.I live in Tesistán. Thank you so much for sharing. May God bless you 😮

[@brianleonard6885]

Bravo 👏 keep living and loving and spreading kindness as you are.

[@nikki6008]

Welcome! I moved from Atlanta in July….

[@DesigningEase]

Wow! I hope to see you around.

[@carolynDragonflywannabem]

You have an amazing spirit! We already live in Mexico, your experience would encourage me if I was considering it. Can you tell me about the air quality?

[@DesigningEase]

In comparison to CDMX, it’s much better here. I use a small air purifier in my apartment and it works great. I do not have AC, so I leave the windows open all of the time. It’s great.

[@Jonjon2398]

Glad you're enjoying your time in mexico. Hope you learn the language and culture and we're glad you are here. Always be respectful and you'll be always loved here.

[@rosendocavazos4566]

Great video Shakira.

[@tracyaskew1651]

I love life in Mexico!

[@crappocrappoproductions-ak9403]

I love Colonia Providencia, though it’s not the same quiet neighborhood that I remember when I lived there from 1980-83.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Learn about our recommended relocation tours in Guadalajara Mexicorelocationguide.com/tours/

[@andirv5926]

Que hermosa mujer!! ❤

[@melissaong7633]

Went with hubby in september. Loved it.nvibrant great food cukture and affordable.

[@MaribelMartinez-fu5ve]

Wow!! Thank you for sharing your experience and information Shakira…I hope to one day…in retirement to have the same experience.

[@patcollins1203]

Loved this. Shakira was awesome.

[@michellejackson9171]

Awesome conversation! Ouuu you make me wanna live there?

[@laurencephus2132]

This is an amazing interview!! Shakira is lovely and very open to immersion.

[@gaywells8053]

Congrats. I also moved to Puerto Vallarta 2017 single woman. Love love love it. Will never move back to New Jersey or anywhere in the US Done !!!