Morelia Michoacan is AMAZING, but is it SAFE?

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[@andrewe360]

0:55 spain lost mexico thats why they declared independence and are now paid in pesos instead of euros

[@englishwithteacherbritt7424]

We have been throughout Michoacan. Our family lives in Michoacán. My husband and i visited Morelia and lived there for a month in August. I felt safe and even walked alone. Morelia is like my favorite city in Mexico. It’s so beautiful

[@EatBailaTravel]

I’m glad to hear you felt safe there! 😊

[@plainwhiterapper1]

Just back to USA, spent 9 nights in Morelia as a solo traveler. Rented a vehicle and drove to Quiroga, and Patzcuaro. Completely safe in all areas. The rental car had a budget sticker on it, so it was easy to see I was a visitor. I don’t speak Spanish. I had a great time, and the people are very friendly. I never felt uncomfortable. The food is fantastic, and Morelia is the most beautiful city I have ever seen. Don’t worry, go visit, you will be fine.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Morelia really is wonderful! Glad you had a great time there, and thanks for sharing your experience relative to safety. 🤗

[@plainwhiterapper1]

Nice video. I’m from Baltimore and I’m traveling to Morelia in a few weeks by myself. I’m renting a car and traveling to a few cities within a couple of hours of Morelia. I have been to Mexico five times by myself, and never any problems at all. I don’t speak Spanish, other than to be polite and order food. Being humble, polite and respectful goes a long way. Living in fear is not really living. I’ll update with a post upon my return. Thanks again for the informative video.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Hi! Are you in Morelia now? or soon? looking forward to hearing how it went for you :)

[@plainwhiterapper1]

I have been back for a week now. I was in Morelia for nine nights. It was fantastic, very beautiful city. I felt completely safe at all times. @@EatBailaTravel

[@ColdPlungeCam]

@@plainwhiterapper1where did you stay

[@plainwhiterapper1]

@@ColdPlungeCam I stayed at the Holiday Inn Morelia. Had some decent food options in walking distance, I rented a car, but used Uber to go into centro, to avoid parking. Go enjoy yourself, beautiful city.

[@Chucksteve]

I was born in Chicago and raised in Morelia Michoacán, i came back to Chicago 6 years ago but i still go visit my family every year. It’s a really nice city

[@EatBailaTravel]

Morelia is wonderful! Saludos pa Chicago, we just got back from Chicago not to long ago.

[@TwistedGalaxy]

I live in Morelia, I've been here for the past 13 years, I've always felt perfectly safe, no different to any other Mexican city. The issues with Michoacan are really only concentrated in Tierra Caliente, Morelia is relatively far from that area.

[@EatBailaTravel]

it's so great to hear from someone who's lived in Morelia for a significant amount of time! as visitors for a few weeks we can only provide an educated guess based on our brief experience. Thanks so much for commenting. I'm glad to hear you feel safe in Morelia

[@TwistedGalaxy]

@@EatBailaTravel There's a lot to visit in Michoacan, there's the Monarch butterflies, Cupatitzio National Park, Camecuaro National Park, Los Azufres, El Paricutin, Chorros de Varal, not to mention the coast. It's really worth a visit if you guys ever return.

[@EatBailaTravel]

@@TwistedGalaxy absolutely we look forward to seeing more of Michoacán! ❤️

[@comunidadpadreluistoro]

Well, a was born and I have lived in Morelia all my life, except periods of times I come to the States and let me tell you, Morelia is not as safe as it use to be. Michoacan as a whole is dangerous because of the narcos, kidnapping, robbery, and express kidnapping. For the past 2 or 3 years that the socialist/comunist government of MORENA took over the state, we know the drug cartels put them in power, not the people, Morelia is very unsafe. Of course, it is very different for tourist to go and spend their days on Morelia's downtown than going into the peripherals of Morelia. Popular areas of Morelia are where the bulk of crime and extortion is. I'm pretty sure these guys and all these people speaking wonders of Morelia are honest and their wonderful experiences are truly correct but does not reflect the reality of the 90% of the people from the suburbs of the city. I'm pretty sure you guys of this video and the ones speaking nicely of my city didn't even notice the nightmare these business owners go through to be able to keep their doors opened and do business. Most of these business owners have to pay a monthly fee to the organized crime to let them operate their business and keep them safe from other crime groups. You guys won't notice this unless you keep your eyes and ears open and know what you're looking for. Of course, you can't be asking around business owners because you'll become a target, and the business owner won't wake up the next day. But that doesn't mean it's not happening. Actually, people like you and all of you who had wonderful vacations in Morelia are the ones who keep these criminals and corrupt governments in power without their knowledge. People living the nightmare want the world to know their situation, but then people like you who can reach thousands or millions of people around the world say otherwise validate these unjust criminal government forever. Say, for example, Cuba or Venezuela. We know they are criminal dictatorships oppressing and killing their people who speak up. However, we have tourists and youtubers who make money by visiting those countries and presenting the reality the dictators have for them tourists and, of course, without them knowing they're helping the dictatorship by financing them and telling the world what locals say is not true. 75 years and 25 years of dictatorships in Cuba and Venezuela, thanks to tourism who only care for their own good time and good life only them can buy. For example, EL GASPACHO, this lady bought, is meant for tourists and middle class or high class in Morelia. Low class people or poor people these socialist use as a flag to gain and keep the power is unreachable to them. A small GASPACHO costs $80 to $100 pesos and a poor guy with just 2 kids makes about $200 pesos daily. They take their family to Morelia's downtown on Sunday and buy a GASPACHO each, wife, husband, and the kids, that's $400 pesos or two full days of work. Why I'm telling you this, few years ago before the Socialist/comunist took over the government, the cost of living in Morelia was half of what it's today. A Gaspacho was selling for $40 to $50 pesos and you would make the same from work. Now everything doubled except salaries. Why everything double? Organized crime imposing fees to businesses and businesses have to increase prices to keep in business. That's how Socialist/comunist governments make people poorer and poorer until middle class dissappear and becomes poor too. Well, I'm sorry, I tried to explain you a little bit how your experience doesn't reflect the reality we really face in Michoacan and how we help these criminal systems be in place forever while people suffer and ask support from the world. If you stay en Morelia's downtown or travel to other places in Michoacan with a rental car os only speak English and visit other cities downtown or tourists places most likely you would have wonderful experiences because they know they have to protect you, you bring dollars which they need go finance themselves and you tubers would help them promote that place as safe around the world so no body listen or believe them. Morelia is not safe SEÑORES. If you are coming to visit us, get out of the tourist zone and visit the Popular áreas, get to INTERACT with the real people where the abuses happen. Otherwise, you guys, especially Americans, are going to keep financing another organized crime dictatorship in Michoacan and in all México. Tourists and youtubers who go to Cuba, Venezuela, China, North Korea, Nicaragua, or even Bolivia and try to document and live the reality of the 80%of the people dissappear, are imprisoned or are removed from that country and been told not to come back. Of course, I will never ask you to expose yourself to those dangers, but what I can ask you is to try to live like an ordinary Morelia's citizen person and your experience and opinion would be 360° different. You have an advantage. You are Mexican descent and have the looks. Hopefully, you are bilingual, so speak ONLY SPANISH and behave like Mexican. Spend only pesos and do not use credit cards or debit cards and use taxis and public transportation. Visit Popular stores or coffee shops where the majority of locals go and shop, and your experience would be completely different, and you would see more things if you observe with attention but then, I'll ask you to be very, very careful. The last thing I want is you risking your life. I have 3 kids born in USA and took them to Morelia every year on December, and I always kept them out of those dangerous places, and in Morelia, they heard gun shots every other night and heard next morning about the deceased people, etc. Now they are grown kids and come to Michoacan on their own. Now, I can't protect them anymore the way I would like and I keep telling them not to speak English and not to carry dollars with them and not to show more than enough money when they pay for something, specially when they go to visit family members in other cities of Michoacan. Specifically, when they travel to "TIERRA CALIENTE" like some of you mentioned. So, I'm glad you guys had a wonderful and nice vacation in Morelia but please don't give a wrong message to people out there unless you really experienced what real people lives in Popular áreas where crime is an everyday reality. God bless you all.

[@deborahquinette4569]

Are you saying Americans or Europeans are not safe in Morelia ?

[@TheTwoTravelersInMexico]

When we lived in Morelia we felt safe however we noticed that things were starting to change a couple years ago when we left, more graffiti for sure. The generation that started building the palace wasn't around to see it finished. You did a great job presenting the beauty of Morelia. -Marc

[@EatBailaTravel]

Muchas gracias amigos! We're hopeful that Morelia will stay a safe place for locals and visitors alike!

[@ronaldoago-go5907]

Glad I stayed for the bloopers..you guys are normally so polished it’s nice to see some flubs! Keep up the good work...very nice informative video...Morelia remains on my shortlist.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Haha we should add bloopers more often! They’re always fun to see.

[@DandydelSur]

Me encantó como no solo dan a conocer los lugares más distintivos de Morelia, si no también investigan y dan a conocer varios datos culturales interesantes de nuestro estado.

[@EatBailaTravel]

that's how we like to do it! 😊 muchas gracias! 🥰

[@AC5395]

Michoacan as a whole has always been painted as a notoriously unsafe state due to the drug trade, but it was refreshing to see you both frame the city's essence in a very fair and real light. My father is from Michoacan, and we used to travel to his rancho every Christmas. This is Andres by the way, glad to see you are both staying COMMITTED to the KZbin game.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Hi Andres! We're still catching up on posting content we recorded in November but yes, that's the goal! 🙂 glad you enjoyed the video

[@AC5395]

@Eat Baila Travel I need to see the Frausto dance company and Frausto Revival social videos at some point, just sayin'.

[@malcolmnicoll1165]

Great video. I've traveled extensively abroad and have rarely felt endangered or unsafe. Morelia looks like an amazing, wonderful place to retire. Thanks for posting.

[@EatBailaTravel]

It's such a great city, honestly. The cultural festivals happening every weekend from August to December (a different one every weekend) is one of my favorite things about Morelia. We would absolutely consider living there

[@GregH2023]

Great video. I really appreciate the closed captioning as it really helps me with learning Spanish. It seems so much easier to learn when I can see the Spanish word in the closed caption while simultaneously hearing your pronunciation. Then I always get the bonus of both of you describing what you are talking about in English. The brief safety conversation at the end of the video was perfect. You should consider possibly doing that at the end of each video since it seems to be a concern for many people. I really felt that I wouldn’t have an issue visiting Morelia taking into consideration your safety tips.

[@EatBailaTravel]

That’s a great way to practice a new language! And thanks for the feedback on the safety conversation at the end. We liked it too and definitely considering doing it more often

[@yaritzajaimes5570]

I was missing michoacán so much after staying with my grandma who lives over there for a while. this video really captures everything so beautifully ! loved this video so much, felt like i was experiencing it again.

[@EatBailaTravel]

aw, I'm so glad 🥲 that's the best kind of compliment ❤️

[@masapan7699]

Thank you for the video, I'm from Thailand and I'm traveling to Morelia next month. I'm excited!

[@nvrlkbk]

This video is a fantastic overview of Morelia. Along with the Morelia film festival video, this really makes me want to visit the city! As far as safety goes, sometimes a reputation can be an overgeneralisation - for example here in Europe many people consider Chicago extremely dangerous to visit...

[@EatBailaTravel]

Yes, fair! I hope I didn't overgeneralize, I was moreso trying to compare how I feel walking the streets of Morelia vs how I feel walking the streets of Chicago. A "feeling" doesn't equal an accurate picture of statistics and crime level, it's just a feeling. And having grown up in Chicago, it's the most prominent comparison source I have. I talk about Chicago in a similar way that people talk about Michoacan.. "it's so beautiful, but it can be very unsafe"

[@wknight022]

I'm from Atlanta, actually on the Southside near the airport. There are people that would never go to Old National Hwy or Camp Creek marketplace but it's my stomping grounds. Eyes up, keep aware. Would love to visit Morelia and Zacatecas, both listed as peligroso, but I'm thinking they are fun, and beautiful ❤️

[@tcpatfehr]

And Chicago is

[@rando2k755]

Another great video! I smile when I see a notification from y’all ☺️

[@EatBailaTravel]

Thank you so much for the love and support! We really appreciate it!

[@murryschekman6222]

I've been to Morelia a few times in the last forty years, always loved it. I'm heading there but will mostly be in Patzcuaro and your video was wonderful to watch due to your info and enthusiasm. Your ganas is contagious! Thank you.

[@EatBailaTravel]

aw, thanks! 😊

[@trudymccann3671]

Muchas Gracias, it has been a long time since I was visiting Michoacan. I remember it as feeling Mystical, Mysterious, and somewhat dangerous. The food was amazing, the dry beans were speckled beautiful little gems. Location drawback it is inland, I missed the water, the beaches, etc. Good intro to the area, you guys are a cute, mellow couple. Good luck on building your Channel!

[@EatBailaTravel]

thanks so much! 🤗

[@TBJaeger]

Super informative video!! Thank you! You two are great on camera and added the best tidbits! So happy I found your channel!

[@EatBailaTravel]

Glad you found us! It’s taken us a couple years to get used to the camera. We’re uploading a San Miguel video tomorrow we hope to see your comments soon.

[@wellnessbum]

I love this video! My family is from Michoacan, and I've always wanted to visit but wasn't sure how safe it is. Gazpacho is so good! My grandma said that the story goes as to how the name came about when, once in a fruit store, when the fruit was chopped into big pieces, an old man came to buy fruit. However, he had a problem with his teeth because he only had a few. Then the old man asked the owner of the place for a favor. He said, “Please chop the fruit into little pieces because I can’t eat it in big pieces.” So the man chopped the fruit and put it in a glass with some orange juice. That’s how the old man always returned to buy the same fruit. One time the man asked his name. It was Gaspar, and for that reason, the name is Gazpacho. Not sure how accurate or true that is, but that's what she explained. She's from Morelia and so were her parents :)

[@EatBailaTravel]

whaaa that is such a cool story!! thank you soo much for sharing it! It makes me love Gaspachos even more now! ❤️ I hope you get to visit Morelia soon. You're lucky to have roots in such a beautiful city

[@wellnessbum]

@@EatBailaTravel You're very welcome! Hopefully, this helped 😊 I really want to even more after watching this video! 🤍

[@betoperez6152]

The original history Is whit a pregnat woman!!

[@EatBailaTravel]

@@betoperez6152 what’s this other story?? 😯

[@vanessaaguayo2314]

Great video! My Spanish students enjoy the content that you all so thoughtfully put together. They always learn something of value & are excited to soon travel into Mexico to experience what they've seen, for themselves. Thank you :)

[@EatBailaTravel]

Aw, I'm so glad your students enjoy the videos! Learning and enjoyment are what it's all about. Thank you for sharing with them 🤗💛

[@Jahmoonrider333]

Your videos are excellent! I like the speed, the fun jokes, the quality shots, and the execution.

[@EatBailaTravel]

😁thanks!! We work really hard on them so your comment is very much appreciated 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️

[@mossnord7136]

I love Michoacán with all the history, food, architecture, people, and weather. I actually have some Purepecha genes according to my DNA test which was great to find out because I became fascinated with the Purepechas and how they were never defeated by the Aztecs. Thank you for sharing this video I’m about to hit the shower cause y’all reminded me about “se bañan” haha thanks.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Wow that’s really cool that you’ve discovered purepecha genes in your dna! We are thinking of taking a test also out of curiosity… and I also really admire the strength of the Purepecha ❤️ Haha good! 🧼

[@JohnJohn-xw8kj]

How did a DNA test tell you that you were Purepecha?

[@cindyshield617]

I love Morelia and can't wait to return, My friend and I never felt unsafe and found the people of Morelia very friendly.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Love that! I hope Morelia continues to be a welcoming city for locals and visitors alike 🤗

[@m_demoradito]

I loved this video✨ it's simply so well researched and it gives details and explanations about things I didn't even know although I live near this beautiful city♥️

[@EatBailaTravel]

I'm so glad you liked it!

[@christopherarkills8912]

Another great video! Morelia was already on my list of places to visit in Mexico, but you definitely bumped it up the list.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Glad to hear that! 🙌🏽

[@theloveofmezcal3873]

So much info on Morelia! Would love to try the Gaspacho. It sounds sooo good. Also never thought about the similarities between Michoacan and Michigan. Great info guys.

[@EatBailaTravel]

can't take credit for drawing that connection - it was brought to our attention by a curandero in Baja California Sur when we went to a temazcal, I don't remember all the history behind it but that question remained in the back of my mind forever!

[@theloveofmezcal3873]

Ok came back to rewatch and saved some of these spots for our visit. Thanks guys for giving us a list of must stop places to visit.

[@fabianluna855]

A pleasure aberlos had by Morelia I am from Morelia I am glad that you come and show all the good things that are in Michoacan

[@EatBailaTravel]

Gracias por su comentario 😊

[@79alvrz]

Great video! The food looks delicious. The quality of your videos keeps getting better and better. Great job.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Thank you, Anna! 🙂🙏🏽 we’re always trying to get better!

[@jackbaldwin3649]

Great video! You guys are adorable. Not editing every tiny mistake made it feel more natural and personal. Great job! 💛

[@novelero03]

Ever since my parents retired and went back to live to Michoacán, I reconnected with my roots and I reconnected with family and made friends. Now, I easily go twice to three times a year and I spend most of my time in Morelia even though my parents live in a nearby pueblo. I am so glad Chicago has daily direct flights to Morelia. Great video! ¡Saludos cordiales!

[@EatBailaTravel]

That’s wonderful ❤️enjoy the best of both worlds!

[@lunitab0nita]

Wow, Michoacán is so gorgeous! Thanks for the update on safety in Morelia, definitely will try to make a trip there while I’m here. That concha de Jamaica looked 🤌🤌👌

[@EatBailaTravel]

also if you get the chance, try the activated charcoal croissant. It's a black croissant and it's AMAZING yumm...

[@ebouwens]

Laughed very hard with our connection of Michoacán to Michigan. Over decades I've joked with my patients from Michoacan who have come to Michigan to work --- "De Michoacan a Michigan", and it even sounds more similar when using the hard "ch" in Spanish. Now, I'm finally going to go to Michoacan.

[@EatBailaTravel]

it can't just be a coincidence, right?! 😁 Michoacan is wonderful, you'll enjoy it!!

[@BossmanJames96]

Thanks for these videos. Inspires me to Travel to Mexico. Never stayed for more than a weekend or went further than Rosarito. Working on learning the language first!

[@EatBailaTravel]

I'm so glad you feel inspired to see more of Mexico! 🇲🇽❤️😊

[@cruzelenagamboa2940]

Great video. I have been wanting to visit Michoacán.

[@RedSpiralHandTV]

We are in Patzcuaro staying for the summer months. While here we will have to venture to Morelia and check it out.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Pátzcuaro is beautiful but Morelia for sure has a lot going on

[@dark.rainbow]

As always, I learned A LOT and you get me thinking about all these interesting questions 🤔. Love it! You two rock!

[@EatBailaTravel]

awesome!! that makes us happy 😊

[@kizztobalf]

Que buen video yo vivo en morelia a 5 minutos del centro, me alegra que les guste y en cuestión de seguridad la verdad si le están echando ganas, se puede sentir que va mejorando mucho y tengo fe que en un futuro será lo mejor posible. ✌

[@EatBailaTravel]

hola! que gusto ver un comentario de alguien que vive allí y más gusto escuchar que Morelia va en buen camino 🙏🏽❤️ que así siga para que los lugareños igual como los visitantes puedan disfrutar de esta hermosa ciudad

[@LighthouseREFS]

I am from a small town that used to be 5 kilometers away from downtown Morelia and it is now part of the city, una colonia más. When I lived there, there was no time or money to visit as a tourist. I'm going next month (January 2024) to visit dear ones and be a tourist at my place of birth. My wife and I have been visiting different parts of México (not the typical beach tourist resorts) and It's rather ironic that when I do a search on KZbin for info about most places it is in English by KZbinrs like yourselves. Thanks for the information in your video! About your question at Callejon del Romance, it's really not a poem, it is an "albur" bordering on erotic terms. You reminded me of our kids and so many other Mexican-American "kids" who lack "cultura". It's great to see you guys doing what you are doing. Keep it up!

[@EatBailaTravel]

Well, that's why we're here. To learn the things that we didn't get to learn about our heritage culture. :) Glad you will be enjoying your hometown roots of Morelia soon!

[@Antony_Paz]

Culture is passed down my friend 😉 If your kids lack cultura, it's because it's not part of their surroundings. I don't mean this to be disrespectful but parents often criticize their children for not embracing their culture but never assess why that is the case.

[@Antony_Paz]

To be Mexican-American is also a culture within itself so, they don't lack culture they just experience a different one.

[@awakenow7147]

I always wanted to visit down there, specifically! And your guys' video makes it even more appealing. The Purepecha are pretty badass from what I read, and was curious to learn more.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Michoacan and its native culture is so impressive ❤️‍🔥

[@cynthianavarro7563]

Another great video! Keep up the great work, Morelia is beautiful! Glad to see you’re healing nicely Jenny!

[@EatBailaTravel]

Thank you, Cynthia 😊🫶🏻

[@peteguichard6161]

Great video you guys. I really enjoyed it. In fact, I've always dreamed aboutgoing to Morelia. After seeing your video, I may just do that next year.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Thanks, Pete! Morelia is amazing, I hope you get to go!

[@cindyk3076]

You guys always do such a great job with your videos and this one was no exception! I really enjoyed the tour of Morelia, I like the city very much. As far as safety, would either of you want your mom to live there alone? (Asking for a friend, not!)

[@EatBailaTravel]

thanks, Cindy! hmm good question.. it might be too soon to tell (we'd need to spend more time there to feel more sure), but I think a woman about my mom's age would be just fine there.

[@harryvose6675]

A terrific episode, well told, beautifully flimed and crafted

[@EatBailaTravel]

thanks so much!! 😊

[@johnjgabner-qy6sh]

In regard to safety in Mexico, being an American/Canadian living in Canada, many Canadians are hesitant to travel to American city-centres: crime-ridden, deserted, etc. I studied in Mexico, and gave travelled to many cities! I feel safer in almost any city in Mexico than Baltimore, Cleveland, downtown Buffalo; my hometown, and even parts of Toronto! Of course, you have to know your surroundings.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Complete agree with you on this. Saludos amigo huge hug hope you're having a wonderful weekend.

[@tcpatfehr]

Been going to mexico for 55 years never had a problem. Feel safer there than the states

[@marialonero3795]

Thank you guys to show my home town it’s so beautiful.🙏🫶

[@EatBailaTravel]

It really is!

[@hooooliee90]

I need to get back to Morelia! This video just put it back on my potential places to live.

[@EatBailaTravel]

it's honestly so livable! affordable, great food, art, culture...

[@ebouwens]

Thanks!

[@ebouwens]

Your point of view is fresh and very important. Norteamericanos without Hispanic roots need encouragement learn and appreciate local culture; Second generation Hispanics in the US are sometimes losing their connection with their roots and need you to inspire them to value it and to reconnect. It's a much more inspiring proposition than the usual travel/expat point of view.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Thanks so much, Eric! That's actually one of the main goals of this channel - to hopefully inspire other Mexican-Americans or Americans of Hispanic heritage to value their roots enough to maintain that beautiful connection.

[@andremathews1823]

Love your videos!! So informative and entertaining!!!

[@EatBailaTravel]

thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed 😊

[@annabeldelgadillo5493]

I like this style of video, like a documentary, but fun! ❤👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@EatBailaTravel]

So glad it’s fun!! 😊❤️

[@LaKarencitaMX]

Me encantó! Los bloopers al final también

[@EatBailaTravel]

Jejeje 😅

[@EmarianaG31]

I’m form Morelia and I think that usually on safety issues it’s a lot about the people u surround with, if you are in a safe environment with people that is not in something dark haha everything will be fine

[@EatBailaTravel]

I agree! I think that's the case in most of Mexico. Don't hang around the wrong crowd, don't go looking to buy drugs, etc. and you're fine

[@julioalvarez2836]

I really loved the chill, laid back style of the video you guys! I'm sure it was really nice and relaxing, I could see feel the vibes! I've never gone to Michoacan because of rumors that cartels control major roads, but I may have to check it out for Morelia :)

[@EatBailaTravel]

Hola Julio! Glad you liked it 😊 we avoided Michoacán for a long time because of that.. but we’re so glad we went!

[@julioalvarez2836]

@@EatBailaTravel Yea, whenever I go to Amealco people tell me not to travel too close to Michoacan because of the cartels apparently driving through whenever they go to el DF. I hear the state is beautiful, so its very unfortunate!

[@giovanagarcia2139]

I’m planning to go by im completely terrified because of mixed stories from Reddit to my family to this video lol. They’re in zinapecuaro but also want us to fly to Morelia since my family is 15-20 mins away from there. Do you or does anyone know anything regarding this area as a tourist? Or Jose Maria morelos area ? 😊 tia

[@GringoPicante]

Thanks for this video! I recently got a CDL and will be an OTR trucker for a couple years to save up money and study Spanish before immigrating to Mexico. Just added this town to a list of places I’m considering living in the near future. ¡Viva Mexico!

[@EatBailaTravel]

Morelia is a great city to consider to live!

[@jimmyacuapa899]

I love your videos. Great job on the background purepecha music.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Thank you, Jimmy!

[@MacAppReviews101]

Awesome video! Keep up the great work

[@EatBailaTravel]

Thanks a ton!🙂

[@edgaroropeza7308]

Great video guys , I really like your style !!!!!!

[@EatBailaTravel]

Thank you, Edgar!

[@forsakenovercast0067]

Thanks for the video - I'm a mixed kid with family in that state and have been worried about going because I don't look too mixed but I want to go

[@EatBailaTravel]

Honestly, there's a no reason to feel worried about being a mixed kid in Mexico. Mexico is a blend of so many. We saw so many foreigners visiting and we would say knowing some spanish would be more important than how you look.

[@commandoclark]

Thanks for the great video! We just arrived for the month of August. On our first walk around Parque Capuchinas we had a couple of men shouting profanities at us, presumably because we are tourists. This was a bit unsettling. We’ve been living in Mexico for four years now and this is the first time that something like this has happened. Still looking forward to exploring this beautiful city.

[@EatBailaTravel]

oh no, I'm sorry to hear that 😟 were they drunk? Not that that's an excuse, but it surprises me to hear that people would do that in Morelia.

[@gavinmadrigal4678]

Gazpacho is thought to possibly come from the latin word for little pieces. It posible that it referred to an old roman dish made of small pieces of bread soaked in water and then mashed together with oil, spices and either vegtables, fruits, or nuts. So gazpacho might refer to the little pieces of fruits the same way it used to refer to little peices of bread.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Interesting! This is great to know thank you so much!!

[@anthonyjimenez4989]

Thanks for the video. You mentioned while traveling that you are looking for a new home. Which area did you decided on? Looking to retire in Mexico and considering Morelia or Oaxaca.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Hey there 👋🏼🙂 so we’ve really enjoyed living in several places, these have been our favorites: - Xalapa, Veracruz - Queretaro - Puerto Escondido And Morelia we didn’t spend enough time in to really say but I consider it to be a super livable city with lots of interesting things going on, food, culture and great weather. If I had to choose between Oaxaca City and Morelia, I’d choose Morelia hands down. We’ve chosen Puerto Escondido as our long term home, bought property there, but haven’t built anything yet and currently living in Mexico City for work. We talk a lot about what it’s like to live in various parts of Mexico I’d encourage you to check out some more of our videos, they might be helpful 🙂

[@marydelagarza7445]

Great video! God bless you both & keep you safe always. ❤

[@EatBailaTravel]

Thank you so much. Thanks for the compliment and for watching our video. Saludos

[@blakeaaron5698]

4:44 I love how she was being so selective and careful with her scoop, then half of the chips fall off as she pours.. cute 😂

[@EatBailaTravel]

I tried 😅🤭

[@gametime-bw3zk]

best video of michoacan by american youtubers so far (and i've seen them all). beautiful city and unesco world heritage site. each person has different risk profile re security. some might be easier or more valued targets than others. outside of morelia is too much risk for my profile. morelia looks great and if criminal enterprises in michoacan somehow were cracked down by state government, i might be willing to take risk in future. but too many incidents in data collected by u.s. state department, which is much broader sample size than the american youtube videos sample, where no one has had an incident so far.

[@EatBailaTravel]

let's hope, for everyone's sake (locals as much as visitors), that criminal activity goes down.. and you're so right about the data and target risk. We all have different odds depending on how we look, sound, and what we're doing

[@gametime-bw3zk]

agreed. the netflix documentary on food systems, rotten, episode on avocado trade (and related organized crime) was a sober reminder that real world in high risk mexican states does not look like american youtube vlogs of michoacan on the one hand, or an episode of narcos on the other hand. and when the u.s. state department prohibits u.s. government employee travel in states like guerrero or michoacan, they have my attention. i suspect they've dealt with problems most tourists can't imagine. though i suspect most locals know the risk better than americans.

[@EatBailaTravel]

@@gametime-bw3zk yes we’ve watched that. Really good series.

[@FreddieTravels]

Thank you guys for the video! Love the historical facts! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@EatBailaTravel]

so glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@albertopina5608]

Muy buen video ...primero y los empiezo a seguir, gracias por los buenos comentarios sobre esta hermosa ciudad

[@EatBailaTravel]

bienvenido al canal! siempre es lindo hacer nuevos amigos! 😊 de donde nos escribes? 🇲🇽?

[@jmac3327]

Thank you for showing us this beautiful town.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Thank you for watching and commenting

[@shreqboi1]

Como extraño mi lindo Michoacán y apenas andaba aya en diciembre pero ya hace falta otra vuelta. Glad to see you guys enjoy Morelia as much as I do. You guys need to take the bus tour while you are there. It’s definitely worth it!

[@EatBailaTravel]

we loved it and look forward to coming back too!

[@catcalhoun9567]

Buenas tardes! Welcome to Morelia! I hope you have had an excellent time here.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Muchas gracias! We definitely did 😊

[@AHintofVelvet]

I would love to go to that music festival. I love classical music and I bet they do it right down there.

[@kaimln]

Nice!👍🏽 Check out Zinapécuaro [de Figueroa] its a cool lil town, about 45 minutes east of Morelia (ENE) they have a water park and I believe thermal waters / hot springs there

[@EatBailaTravel]

oooh that sounds really cool! Adding to our list for next time we're in Michoacan 😁

[@LaObejaNegra.]

they got the best carnitas too

[@EatBailaTravel]

@@LaObejaNegra. carnitas episode coming up next! 😊😋

[@LaObejaNegra.]

@@EatBailaTravel 😍🤤

[@EddieRulez1]

great video, keep them coming

[@EatBailaTravel]

Thanks, Eduardo! Have a nice evening

[@salvadorbarcenas4572]

nice video you guys MORELIA MICH is in my opinion a safe place or city because ive knon it for manys years now the whole city hope you record more new videos about MORELIA in the neae future👍☝🙌😊

[@EatBailaTravel]

Hello! Yes, we felt safe, too and it's nice to hear from others who know the city well! We loved Morelia and will definitely be returning!

[@salvadorl354]

Excelente labor. Muchas gracias. Saludos desde Arizona.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Muchas gracias 🙏🏽 saludos 🌵

[@ewade1342]

A very good video about Morelia. Well done

[@EatBailaTravel]

Thank you very much!

[@Kellysnorthshore]

EPIC as always!! At 3:15 of the video, please spell the name of that dish, I need to find a recipe!!! :) Looks so good and healthy!

[@EatBailaTravel]

enchiladas morelianas (Morelia-style enchiladas 😋) not sure about healthy, but they are delicious! The ricotta cheese filling is our favorite but they also offer them with chicken

[@Kellysnorthshore]

@@EatBailaTravel So good. Have to try!

[@josemjm8592]

Amazing video! Loved that you went into every posible Detail! The bigest question I still have is: Is it safe to get there by bus from México City?

[@EatBailaTravel]

Thank you! Yea, I would say so. We haven't taken a bus from CDMX to Morelia but buses out of Mexico City are usually very safe and we would totally take it

[@lymrobles17]

Wonderful video, q ciudad tan bella, me gustaría visitar. Me encantó su recorrido por la ciudad y todo lo que mostraron, una ciudad con mucho que ofrecer y muy bonita! I just wish you could have shown more details inside of the cathedral since I am absolutely sure it is one of the most visited places in the city.

[@EatBailaTravel]

ah yes, it was beautiful! I hope you get to see it for yourself someday!

[@osvaldopulido2553]

The large lake referred to in the name for Michoacan is lake Pátzcuaro btw, where the indigenous capital of the Purepecha was.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Yes!

[@ishamisha]

Thank you for making this video. It is very informative, and makes me want to move there! I can't imagine all the hard work and effort you put into making a KZbin video, my hat goes off to you two. May I make a teeny tiny suggestion? I felt a little overwhelmed with all the commentary....you guys are great, and would you consider saying less and showing more? Thank you and all the best to you both.

[@EatBailaTravel]

thanks so much for your feedback! We'll definitely keep that in mind for future videos 🤗

[@beziergrin]

People like to contest this but I firmly blieve there was a commercial link between all the North Anerican pre-columbian cities. Mexico city and Chahokia being very large examples. The languages were not isolated. They may be different but they mixed and were widely known.

[@Ripdooder221]

I’ve been too paranoid to go see my grandma, because she lives in el saucillo, Michoacán but I might go this year if I’m in Mexico for Christmas. I’ve been many times as a child and my family frequents there often, and thankfully they’ve been fine everytime, so I guess it just comes down to practicing common sense and then hopping fate takes care of the rest, this video helps the paranoia though. . thanks for you beatiful perspective of a beatiful city.

[@EatBailaTravel]

I'm sure you will be just fine. I see narcos often when I visit my mom's hometown in Zacatecas. As long as you stick with a local or family member who lives there, they won't bother you.

[@Ripdooder221]

@@EatBailaTravel true, we always have a local friend pick us from Zamora to go through tangamandapio to our small town of el saucillo. at worse, you get stopped at a checkpoint and they just check you for contraband and identification lol.

[@ReagansDad66]

I don't know. Might be one of your best videos. The shots look professional, the content well researched and enough shots to show your personalities. Hey Kevin......how 'bout them cowboys?

[@EatBailaTravel]

Thanks! We were confident y'all were going to like this one so thanks for the comment. We are headed to Houston soon do you reside close to Houston or DFW? Those Cowboys are shutting up those critics. With San Fran losing their QB I think Cowboys become and NFC favorite win the NFC. We will see

[@ReagansDad66]

@@EatBailaTravel I'm in Fort Worth.

[@katherinequintana7002]

Another awesome video!

[@EatBailaTravel]

Gracias, Katherine!

[@gato_game_YT_Oficial]

Hey, I'm from Michoacán in Las Peñas and I always go to Morelia, I don't know why.

[@EatBailaTravel]

maybe because it's an awesome city! beautiful, lots to do and eat 😋

[@xLillie16x]

My family is from Michoacán and I go back at least once a year. Went in May and going back in February, but I have always felt safe walking around Morelia even alone. The problem is the other pueblo mostly in Tierra Caliente were my mom is from. I've been down there and felt safe with a group of people or family members definitely not alone.

[@EatBailaTravel]

yea that's what we kept hearing too, mostly avoid Tierra Caliente, but Morelia felt perfectly safe!

[@briel7484]

Where is Tierra Caliente? What area or city?

[@FernandoGarcia-pg9ui]

Muchachos, ya estaba impaciente por ver su vídeo, nos conocimos compartiendo en el mismo hostal en que nos quedamos en PÁTZCUARO, me ha sorprendido gratamente sus imágenes e información. ( Solo un detalle, se dice : calzada...pues calzado, corresponde al universo semántico de lo que se calza, zapatos, sandalias, tenis , etc...) Un abrazo grande para ustedes,¡¡¡ felicidades por éste video!!!

[@EatBailaTravel]

hola maestro!! Qué gusto ver su comentario 😊 gracias por la oportunidad de aprendizaje 😊 siempre mejorando las habilidades lingüísticas 👍😁 un saludo de nuestro parte a usted y su esposa!

[@HECTORCAMPOS-eg2lo]

I recently a week ago, Got to the Guadalajara airport, rented a car, and droved to La Piedad Mich, from there to Puruandiro Mich all the way to Morelia about 7 hours drive around Michoacan, the best experience ever. ❤❤

[@EatBailaTravel]

that sounds lovely!

[@DaniELunaVC]

Gazpacho is called like that after the gazpacho en España, antes de que existieran las licuadoras el gazpacho de tomate was made by chopping the tomato in very fine dices and you would add the spices of your choice to it like aceite de oliva, pimienta, queso etc. El gazpacho in Morelia arrived with one of the more recent waves of spaniard migrants to the city after de Spanish Civil War (Nobody actually knows exactly when although there're many that claim to be the "First" or the "Original" which is a lie LOL), and so they tried to remake el gazpacho there. Since Michoacán has subtropical weather, the fruit variety is larger and so the tomato was replaced with other fruits, chopped into bigger dices, and they kept the spices and the cheese adding to it even more and more things just how only we Mexicans know how to do y ¡Pum! Gazpacho Moreliano. Saludos, desde Washington state.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Wooaahhh! Thanks so much for this historical context! I’m nerding out right now with excitement. I love it. I love Spanish gazpacho and I love gazpacho moreliano so it’s so cool to learn how one led to the other. Saludos y gracias ☺️🤗

[@mariavega4244]

10:46 Banda Zirahuen! My favorite band in Michoacan!

[@EatBailaTravel]

🙌🏽

[@tommyvictorbuch6960]

Hola, amigos. Been in Morelia many times. A beautiful city indeed, and Michoacán in general is fantastic. I will be back very soon. Saludos desde Dinamarca.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Hola! Morelia is magical isn’t it? Michoacán overall is, really ✨ greetings across the ocean 🌊🤗

[@tommyvictorbuch6960]

@@EatBailaTravel ❤

[@R757Rob]

Love your channel!

[@EatBailaTravel]

Aw, thanks for the love, Rob! Sending hugs your way! - Jenny

[@WillWillTellStories]

I love your video, and now I want to visit Morelia! Can I get by with A1 Spanish?

[@EatBailaTravel]

You won’t find many English speakers in Morelia so it would help to develop your Spanish skills little more

[@Nancy.B]

Hi😊, I’m from Chicago too. Love your excursion.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Sweet home Chicago! Saludos 👋🏼😊

[@Nancy.B]

I currently find myself in Morelia. I’d say too as far as safety and being aware of your surroundings, it’s also important to watch out for the chaotic traffic, and to not give out vibes of tourist.

[@EatBailaTravel]

@@Nancy.B yep! That is key. Enjoy Morelia! 😊

[@lauraarteaga1451]

Lovely city. Loved it. My husband and I visited in January 2020. Try Origo Calzada for their delicious savory crepes, the Museo del Dulce, Mercado de Antojitos, El Cafe del Campanario (at night with stunning views of the cathedral, and La Piccola Italia. So many wonderful places to eat and drink. It is a s safe as any other large city in the world. Have fun and enjoy. Happy Holidays.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Origo was our favorite spot in Morelia 😋😋 but yes soo many great places, it's one of the many reasons we loved the city so much. Thanks, Laura! Happy Holidays to you and yours ☺️

[@joseguillen2813]

It's cool to see actual Mexicans and Mexicans of color at that, doing these videos. Thank you! Keep at it!

[@EatBailaTravel]

😊🙏🏽

[@carlosalbertozelaya7935]

Great video, very good editing....

[@EatBailaTravel]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@russellbarnes7728]

My wife and I relocated to Morelia almost two years ago. She's Mexican and I'm from Reno, Nevada. I haven't seen any evidence of violent crime in Morelia. I know it exists, we've never seen it. We've eaten at many of the eateries you've visited. All good! Been to many celebrations and cultural festivals. As an American, I've never felt unsafe, or targeted in any way. If you look for problems, you can find them. If you watch yourself and stay aware of you surroundings, you'll be fine. The people and culture are amazing! The cost of living is easily affordable. The best move we ever made. Viva Mexico! (I doubt I would ever feel safe in Chicago in contrast...)

[@EatBailaTravel]

I'm so glad to hear you've enjoyed Morelia! We were close to considering it as a place to live... if not at the very least we'd love to spend extended time there. It comes down to common sense, which not everyone has, and that's okay. Every place isn't for everyONE ;) and I say that because there have been other commenters with a more negative opinion, which is also fine lol

[@russellbarnes7728]

It seems most of the nay sayers have never stayed for any length of time, lived there, or are paranoid about living in Mexico, due continued negativity in US media. Many just try to turn it into whatever country they left. Assimilation is key. I love my life in both Mexico, and in Morelia. VIVA MEXICO 🇲🇽

[@chris_chitown97]

Also from Chicago, I want to visit my family over there in ciudad Hidalgo

[@celalexa6358]

The reason they are called " tales de ceniza", is because when the corn is cooked ash is added to the pot where the corn is cooking. Why ash?, you may ask. The purpose of the ash is to remove the skin from the corn. The ash remove the thin skin leaving the corn tender and easy to mill.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Ohhhh wow thanks so much for that!