They Never Expected They'd LOVE Mexico SOO MUCH! (Living in MAZATLAN Mexico)

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Are you a beach person? Looking for a city that has a bit of everything? Do you enjoy the outdoors, good food, live music, professional sports, and a night out occasionally?
Then Mazatlán might be just the place for YOU!
When Shawn and Julee started researching places where they'd like to move with their teenage daughter Alexa, they immediately thought of Mexico.
​But they didn't know much about Mazatlán until they made a quick scouting trip and fell in love with this vibrant city! Just short of their 1st anniversary, they share their experience in Mazatlán and why they think it has a little bit of everything.
Mazatlán is a popular touristic destination that boasts a lively atmosphere and a variety of things to do. Regardless of its party-like weekend vibe, this city is also great if you are a nature lover or a beach bum.
Join us as the McLellands share their experience and get to know this beautiful city through some of its landscapes, food, people, and engaging footage in this video. • They Never Expected Th...
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Saludos!
Mariana

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[@RobEJC]

Loved my winter in Mazatlan last year through this spring. Had a dermatology issue and needed some skin cancer removed. Full process from initial visit through surgery, pathologist, and post-care treatment and stiches removed for about $800USD total. My US dermatologist could barely even see the scar, and it was just a couple of months old. Very comfortable with the health care in MZT.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

So glad you got that taken care of! Thanks for sharing. Saludos

[@ingabrown976]

I have been living in Mazatlan for a year and here are my impressions. My husband and I moved to Mazatlan for several reasons. 1. It is on the Pacific coast, we moved from Seattle, so it was convenient for me to work in the same time zone as I am still working. 2. It gave us an option to live on the sea at an affordable cost ( in Seattle the ocean front condo of the same size would cost us 4 times more than in Mazatlan). 3. Mazatlan is a decent size city, as I am a big city girl and small places ( unless they are in Europe) don’t make it for me. 4. It is a good base to travel around Mexico and enjoy diverse cultures it has. So, Mazatlan was a compromise. Sea front for my husband and a larger city for me. All in all, I find life here comfortable. But if you are like me, more cosmopolitan, the place is sadly lacking a lot of things. In winter it is catering a lot to the mostly gringo ex-pat community, including the theatre and the music scene. In summer it reverses to mostly local tourism. The beaches by the end of day become quite dirty, as nobody picks up after themselves. If you rent a condo, not a house, it is flooded with Airbnb rentals, who don’t give a damn about what mess they live behind. In other places I visited, there are some rules for the renters. Here, none are in existence. We are only using our condo pool when all the kids go back to school and off peak seasons. The sea is mostly not swimmable (with very few exceptions you need to travel to) due to currents and strong tides. You can only dip yourself in the water. Snorkeling exists only off the islands and is barely passable; diving doesn’t exist at all. Shopping is very basic. If you need something a bit fancier, we pull a bunch of people to go to Guadalajara. The international food is non existent. I have yet to find a decent pizza. Not speaking about Chinese or any Thai. There are a couple of decent Italian restaurants. Mazatlan is the shrimp capital of the world, so of course the shrimp is out of this world. My husband is 70 and the medical insurance for him here costs a fortune. The cost of housing is half the US price, but is skyrocketing if you want to buy. The cost of local condo would buy a small sea view villa in Spain or Portugal. So, in summary, I like the place as a temporary solution while I am working. As soon as I retire, we would be off to Spain or Portugal where we can buy a similar condo for half the price, and the medical insurance costs virtually nothing.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Thanks for your report. Have a great time in Spain or Portugal 😉

[@irenemassey6292]

You’d moved to Tulum great pizza the owners Italian

[@nomadnationalist2776]

This detailed account was helpful, thank you! We hope to become permanent residents of Mexico and split our years between Mexico, Turkey, and the USA.

[@marcoprolo7318]

So in short, it sucks there.

[@A.bormcax]

​@@marcoprolo7318it's nice for a season and that's it, I also recommend not to leave the city, Mazatlan is in a cartel owned state so roads are not safe at all, you are pretty living in the most dangerous state of America

[@sauron9804]

As a Mexican living in Canada and speaking the language I loved what she said : speak the language of the country you live in, is just courtesy ❤

[@sesomnoslen5729]

I respect that position however I live part-time in Mexico and I don't plan to learn Spanish. I do speak enough to be general. I have tried to learn and it's just not something I am willing to invest in. No disrespect at all.

[@andreabalanzariogutierrez6767]

Agree.

[@kathywilson9257]

Absolutely. I live in Ecuador and the people here really appreciate that I speak Spanish. I tell them it's just respect.

[@4lugan]

But Americans don’t want to learn Spanish. They believe everybody else in Mexico has to learn English.

[@4lugan]

@@sesomnoslen5729then you should rethink your goals. Even if it is part time, you could have a better experience if you are fluent

[@lvncsr6166]

Lovely family! Really great video and hoping to move to Mazatlan soon.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

How awesome. We hope it’s smooth sailing 😊

[@eduardelric]

Mazatlan is a hidden gem, many people just assume Beaches with Cancun or Riviera Maya.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Totally agree! All the beaches on the Pacific side need more mentions 😊

[@joumanaaccad8831]

I moved to Mazatlan thanks to my Mexican cousin (twice removed) and I love it, especially living in the historic center. I just dread it turning into another Puerto Vallarta or Dubai!

[@jamesbarajas5260]

How is the crime situation? Is it safe?

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Cities will undoubtedly change as time goes by. There’s nothing we can do to prevent that. But somehow I feel like Mazatlán is going to continue staying the way it is. Who knows 😊

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

As in any large city, there is crime in Mazatlán. But it isn’t any more dangerous than other touristic places around the world

[@dianaludwig925]

Excellent! I have watched many of Alexa’s videos and will continue to do so! We love Mazatlán and look forward to spending more time there in the near future!

[@alexac7036]

Thank you for watching me 😊 We actually left Mazatlán but I’m still making videos of our adventures

[@dianaludwig925]

@@alexac7036 I watched your latest videos! I’m not sure I’d want to Ferry it over to LaPaz! 😁 I enjoy watching your adventures!

[@alexac7036]

@@dianaludwig925Yeah it was definitely an experience 😅 We had to do it for the dogs though. But we wouldn’t want to do it again

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

I bet! That seemed like a long ride and with a headache it’s no good

[@Wilfredos_]

Amazing journey! Thank you for sharing your story, I also moving with a 12 & an 18 year old!❤❤❤

[@300rivers7]

We were already on board, but these videos are reassuring. So looking forward to getting there.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Wooo!!! When you see someone else doing it, makes it seem not as scary 😉

[@jessemacias5910]

Yeah I lived in mazatlan for 7 years loved it I would like to go back there now

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

It’s a great city!

[@nomadnationalist2776]

Enjoyed the video and we're happy for you all! We live in California and are applying for temporary residence permits in Mexico right now :) After the requisite four years of temporary residency, we hope to apply for permanent residency.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

That is awesome! If you need help on that process or moving to Mexico check out our site 😉 Mexicorelocationguide.com

[@TheDebtProfessor]

Thanks for the insights. We've been to Maz twice now, and planning the next trip. Would love to meet up with y'all (also from the lone star state). 100% on the locals. I went to a local tortilla store in Playa Sur, and had a wonderful conversation with the abuelo owner. He spoke no English, and I had just started learning Spanish, however we somehow communicated. The people are so warm and friendly.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Thanks for sharing! They have since moved to La Paz, BCS because they’re still scouting different areas 😉 Thanks for watching

Is good to hear good educated familys coming to.mexico. bienvenidos

[@JoseReyes-lm5ru]

Mexico has so many places to live, make the leap you won't regret it, life in the USA has become very hard, go explore the place you want to live take a weeks or months you retires deserved comfort

[@rachelnoggle1239]

Nice to see a family showcased! We are a family of 7 and sometimes I wonder if it’s even possible at this stage.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

It’s totally possible! I would say there are more families moving to Mexico than there are singles or couples without kids 😊😊

[@rachelnoggle1239]

@@MexicoRelocationGuide good to know!

[@nomadnationalist2776]

We have a similar-size family, ma sha Allah, and we're applying for residence permits for all of us in Mexico. Go for it!

[@pammc2783]

I've been enjoying Alexa's channel for a while....nice to see them here.

[@alexac7036]

Thanks Pam! 😊

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Us too!

[@nisadeeves7102]

What is the link for Alexa's channel?

[@pammc2783]

@@nisadeeves7102 I think it's called Travelswith_Alexa and there is a link in the main description at the top. It's good channel...Alexa does a really job/good content.

[@harley1122118]

I lived in a tower, on the 15th floor with a fantastic ocean view for one year (9-22/9/23). While I did like Mazatlan and there is a lot to do, you MUST speak Spanish as it is not like Cancun or Ajijic where it is not needed. I did see fellow Gringos in January through about mid March (this was 2023) but would go for a couple weeks without hearing a word in English in off season which is most of the year. While I loved it in many ways, it is the loudest city I have ever seen and I have been very lucky and traveled all over the globe. If you are a family or really love the person you are with, it is great (I have a great Mexican GF so it wasn't bad but we were more than ready to leave when the lease expired). I know it is hyped up and I fell for all the articles on the Internet on how great it is...thank goodness I speak Spanish as that saved me. Go for a month, see if you like it, but I strongly recommend checking it out first. I went back to Ajijic and love it as there is so much more to do. PV would be much better if you don't speak Spanish and want the ocean). I am NOT knocking anyone, I am just saying really be cautious as no one, and I mean no one, speaks English in Mazatlan and if you need some simple item or repair or even a type of food I can see how it would be really frustrating. Just saying. I do love Mexico and many cities would be a better landing spot for most in my opinion.

[@epidelacruz2364]

Saludos familia....de UN Mexicano...radicando..en El estado..de Florida....dios los bendiga...enjoy..mexico...💪🇲🇽🌍🇱🇷❤️💪🙈

[@h.sanchez5347]

Dios con "D"mayúscula

[@joygatewood8028]

I'm staying in Mazatlan for the winter. I love the sea, the music, and the great walks outdoors. If I were to move to Mexico this town would be in my top 3 places.

[@user-qh3kd5pw3m]

Another great and informative interview!

[@danielgodoy1993]

Magnifico video Mariana, felicitaciones!!!!.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Mil gracias ☺️

[@SaulMartinez-jh1rr]

Hola Mariana, soy Saul Martinez. Me encantó tu canal y me encantaría obtener más información sobre guía y reubicacion en Mazatlan ya que me encantaría mudar allá con mi esposa y dos niñas. Si podrían obtener algún número telefónico para comunicación directa con ustedes sería fantástico.

[@severodorado9658]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and video from Mazatlán looks so nice 👍👍

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

My pleasure 😊 thanks for watching

[@robertespinoza2519]

I am so glad you guys for this video.

[@francieanneriley7349]

Thank you for the great video.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hectorvara750]

Very nice video, Mari! Thank you.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Thank you too!

[@cindyk3076]

Lovely family, nice conversation!

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

We agree!

[@gilbertedgett194]

thank you for some great info & practical advice! Enjoyed!

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@henryharvel5120]

Great information provided.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sergioalbertorachedespinos7975]

Thank's for the info, I enjoyed your video 👍👍👍🙋🏼‍♂️🙋🏼‍♂️🙋🏼‍♂️

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@k.8297]

Loved it!

[@rosalindhb]

Thats my biggest worry is my two dogs and getting them there.

[@ibelieveinjesuschrist8911]

go go go

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Depending on where you’re coming from, driving is always an option 😉

[@truestory923]

Great video

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Thanks for the visit

[@duckspond-douglasslade5054]

Kinda funny, Mazatlan has been there a long time. Was such a popular destination. Got kinda sketchy to go there for some time. then fell off the map, like last 15 yrs ago ish. Had the Malecon, I think it was way more popular to go there for that for years Before Puerto Vallarta and East coast Mexico. It has started to get popular again which is great. Love it. Always loved the golf cart type taxis there. Mexico should have those all places :) Anyways, will start going there again, thanks. :)

[@alalesc3796]

Mazatlan is beautiful!

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Completamente 🙂

[@kimharris6649]

Prayer always works!!❤

[@billpotter7307]

Overall I liked Mazatlan when I visited, but my impression is there is a bad litter problem in the city, even in the nicer neighborhoods. Trash removal isn’t ideal. It doesn’t take much rain for the streets to get flooded. All that said, the city has a good vibe, and I felt safe everywhere I went.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Thanks for the feedback- yeah unfortunately is a problem as a society in Mexico

[@violetskirrow8387]

Great video Mazatlan will be our next home and when its time to move we will becontacting Mariana we have the guide and its great.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Saludos

[@freeangie11]

Americans are amazed by how people is so friendly and close to each other in every Latin country, that is a CULTURAL thing, wherever you go to a latin or spanish speaking countries you will see thst. Americans are very cold, distant and not as warm. It is very different and it's very hard to make new friends.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

It's true- we never truly realize how friendly we are until we meet other cultures.

[@hectordominguez3835]

except for Spain otself

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Yea Spain May be the only Spanish speaking country where not everyone is friendly 😉

[@RobotDad]

Darn Euorpeans! 😁@@MexicoRelocationGuide

[@lorenaarcos4784]

Please could you share the info for the person who moved you with the dogs. Thanh you.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Hi Lorena! We give that information to our customers when they buy the Mexico Relocation Guide. Check out what’s included mexicorelocationguide.com/guide/

[@wildbill6366]

Wow .....One year , still honeymoon phase . Will be interesting in a couple of years ....

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

It’s def still early for them. But we’ll follow up with them and see where they end up in a few years 😉

[@billcuffey5183]

Q- are there any dog parks or off leash areas that you know of?

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

not exactly off leash per say but many people take their dogs to the beach in the very early morning hours.

[@robertl2227]

Im looking for a 3 bed 2 bath home to rent in Colorado Springs and the average is $2300 for a no frills tract home. Just renting a room in a home is usually $800/mth now

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Crazy right? And Co Springs isn’t that big of a city either for it to be so expensive. We lived there for a little over a year back in 2016

[@annaneufeld8571]

What’s the weather like in January and February in Mzl

[@Dilon874]

My experience twenty years living in Mazatlán Temperatures between 10 - 26 celsius (50 - 79 Farenheit ) . It is a dry season ( maybe one day a month will rain ) .

[@karenledesma7964]

I did not know that about dogs with short noses ❤

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Yes. Be careful

[@markbeeson2858]

Would be interested to get a recommendation for a contact in Mazatlan. We will be coming down for the winter and maybe longer and need a place to rent. Planning another exploration trip in about two weeks.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Hi Mark- we'd be happy to connect you with our list of recommended contacts in Mazatlan. We have relocation tour guides, realtors, lawyers and more! You get instant access when you buy our complete Mexico Relocation Guide mexicorelocationguide.com/guide/

[@markbeeson2858]

@@MexicoRelocationGuide thank you for your reply. We have found another resource.

[@axelfoley9993]

How many days after you receive you visa in the US, you have to go to Mexico to start your temporary residency?

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

180

[@tutnetam]

So now it’s about $1100

[@germanramos2068]

Hey im from el paso too like mrs Alexa. I do too want to move to mexico

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Hola saludos! Make sure you sign up for our FREE Living in Mexico Guide to start your research bit.ly/3qq9Z8a

[@almaarvizu6385]

would be interested in talking to you about dual citizenship...

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Feel free to check out our page for more info. You must be a descendant of a Mexican first or have been a resident for years 😉 Mexicorelocationguide.com/blog

[@margarita4601]

How much organic produce can you find there?

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

A lot of the produce at the mercados is organic and travels a lot less than the stuff at the big box grocery stores. And there are a lot of mercados everywhere in Mazatlan. People usually shop every 2-3 days instead of shopping 1x/week

[@irenemassey6292]

Yo lucky patín 200 per month , here in San Diego , you paid 300. To 400 per month

[@dutchiesmith2564]

I really like to go there one day too and see it but I have to see it to make sure that I like it the other thing is I am afraid like everything else that this place is also going to turn into something more expensive because everybody wants to go there that's usually what happens if everybody moves to a place they like it goes by mouth and then all of a sudden they see the money rolling and that's when everything goes the wrong way..... I think the internet is ruining a lot of places for all of us people everything has become so expensive and it will happen in Mazatlan 2 watch it.

[@SANTIAGOSANCHEZ-yw3pd]

Mariana could we see some apartments or condos while on a vacation in the near future?

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Hola! Claro que si. We have a variety of recommended realtors that can help you in Mazatlan. However, I recommend only working with a realtor when you are ready to sign a lease. Otherwise, it is best to only look online through sites like Facebook marketplace or on other sites I list in this post mexicorelocationguide.com/best-rentals-in-mexico/

[@carloseduardozuritacruz3288]

The girl in glasses 1:42 have a KZbin vlog. I follow her..

[@SANTIAGOSANCHEZ-yw3pd]

Is your unit furnished?

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Yes- their unit was furnished. Because they moved without any furniture

[@tutnetam]

Food in Puerta Vallarta is the same price as in Texas

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

What part of Texas? Texas is as big as some countries If you’re comparing it to Brownsville- probably bville is cheaper. But that’s just not apples to apples. Brownsville is significantly less attractive than PV. Your cost of living is also more than just food. It includes expensive things such as healthcare which is significantly less expensive than in the United States

[@Rhaspun]

At a restaurant in the tourist areas or are you comparing going to a grocery store prices?

[@robertl2227]

Yeah most children in the US cant wait to get out of the parents house as soon as they graduate high school. So different from most cultures

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

And yet in Mexico it’s common to stay at home until you are married

[@tutnetam]

So what do they do there? Anyone works or just doing nothing ?

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

They work online

[@Resmith18SR]

​@@MexicoRelocationGuide Work online is not working. The Mexican waiter serving them their breakfast in the morning is working, "working" online is not working.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Ok. Whatever you say 😉

[@leticiawhite2747]

​I work online and believe me, i do work!!

She is my friend Alexa :v /

[@mguerrero8787]

I would try to get my dual citizenship

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

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[@travelerawakenings8477]

Thanks. I am coming to Mazatlan for the first on September 10th. I am coming to visit with the plan to relocate. I just moved from Florida to Mexico four months ago. Actually in Merida, but way too hot for me. I will check your guide. I need it. Thanks

[@IvanGarcia-gf4pl]

Are you legal in Mexico..

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Yes-They are perfectly legal. Alexa is a citizen and her parents are residents

[@isabelsmiles9396]

What is an expat?

[@bigb8828]

Wow great video,should i be worried about crime in Mexico

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Glad you enjoyed it! We have a lot more on our site mexicorelocationguide.com/blog/

[@h.sanchez5347]

not more that the crime rate and shootings we have every where in the unaffordable USA

[@FlyingCameraGuy]

Don't move here it's terrible. 🤣

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Haha 😆

[@JRAVENTURAS]

Hola, I am going to Mazatlan in November, I live in Boston

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Have a great time! Are you thinking of moving there?

[@carloscamarena4923]

Perfect time to go, weather, people getting ready for holiday season, shrimp fleet already catching shrimp, hopefully you like seafood.

[@pedroalvarado6259]

BIENVENIDOS TODOS LOS EXTRANJEROS DE BIEN A MI PAÍS.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Gracias ☺️