Moving Day! & Tequisquiapan

[@Tcbelvizz]

You are one brave Lady ! Admire you . Live it!

[@yoboogieman]

I haven't seen such beautiful imagery of Tequis before and I live in Queretaro haha... thanks for the nice video, I hope you keep enjoying this country. MX

[@MoraMargaret]

Thank you! 😃 I'm loving exploring Mexico!

[@roundpaws]

I think you are so brave for traveling alone with your dogs and driving everywhere. I can imagine the feeling of vulnerability when you have everything you own and love in your car and you don’t have your home base yet- quite a feeling of displacement. But you seem to manage it with grace and ease and a positive, hopeful attitude. I love watching your honest perspective on your travels.

[@MoraMargaret]

Thank you Lynne. I appreciate the comment. How's summer going in Mazatlan?

[@roundpaws]

@@MoraMargaret sooooooo humid. Gah. No me gusta 😔

[@dvdhnnmn]

That’s a cool way to travel. You’re giving me ideas. I have a young rambunctious doodle who loves to run and play. Are there places to exercise and socialize the dogs in these towns?

[@manuelbaca5264]

I am so happy I have found your Channel!!! Thank you for the great content!

[@MoraMargaret]

You are welcome!

[@stacyprice700]

Just started following you. I can relate to your story. You are so brave. I wish you all the best. I have plans to travel myself soon, and I am inspired by your journey. Thanks, Stacy R.

[@MoraMargaret]

Thank you Stacy 🙂

[@Mexican01o101]

All of Mexico is beautiful. Every town and every city is engraved in wealth from its colonia times… proof of that is everywhere

[@CarpinterGamez]

Saludos desde homestead Florida tequisquiapan es muy bonito mi familia vive en sanicolas tequisquiapan feliz día bendiciones

[@MoraMargaret]

Gracias!

[@jesusabundis8633]

I'm planning to retire in 6 Years and watching your videos make me travel. Mexico, like your videos.

[@coffeewithbabymae6503]

Tequisquiapan looks wayyy more relaxed than the Ajijic area. I enjoy my peace :)

[@MoraMargaret]

It's very pretty too!

[@StephenVessey]

Love the way the dogs follow you around . My Aussie stays very close to me when I start pack Up to go on a trip !

[@MoraMargaret]

They are like glue! They can't take a nap until I settle in one place :)

[@lailja21]

I've heard it's quaint...my kind of town.

[@sugaldem]

Welcome to Tequis!! Im a local, me and my wife can give you the best tips for your stay here. Im also a Doctor so if you are in any medical need.. im here to help!!

[@MoraMargaret]

That's so kind of you! Our brief stay there has already ended, but it's on my short list to go back. I loved Tequis!

[@grizeldabrown]

@sugaldem I live in Tequis. I assume you speak English, and would like to find an English-speaking doctor. Is there a way to contact you privately?

[@rosyzaucha7684]

​@@grizeldabrown😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rosyzaucha7684]

THIS IS MEXICO 🇲🇽 AND WE SPEAK SPANISH!!!

[@alanserjeant4947]

@@rosyzaucha7684 Yes, and in the U.S. most Mexicans speak Spanish too. 🙂😂🤣🤣

[@leerysunchez9419]

Gave you a like for your narration

[@all4jesusCarnivore]

I absolutely love your videos Thank you .

[@MoraMargaret]

Thank you so much!

[@robertgill448]

awh, the ole Mercado. Gotta love mercados ✅. Thank you for the visual tours and beautiful narrative. Truely, this was your CALL.

[@johnwakefield9378]

Very nice town and video covering it.

[@1EQUALS-INFINITY]

I was just there today on a date. I loved it.

[@sonjaellis4333]

Your amazing. This looks like a nice place to stay. thank you for sharing

[@MoraMargaret]

Thanks for visiting Sonja! I hope you are doing well.

[@archerg4608]

Your companions seem tobe very loyal to you, which say alot about you as a human.

[@MoraMargaret]

Thank you :)

[@gregweigel8115]

Outstanding video! That just looked like home to me. I would love to see something in between those 2 points for a rental. Did I miss how much your new rental was?

[@albathoughtsofficial]

I'm not sure why your video popped up in my KZbin feed. I relocated to the Philippines a few years ago to retire. But I was happy to learn about the town of Tequisquiapan. It looks lovely! Wish you the best!!

[@MoraMargaret]

Thanks for watching it. Tequis is one of my favorite places. If I didn’t have the dogs I might join you in the Philippines for a while 🙂

[@albathoughtsofficial]

@@MoraMargaret The Philippines is a very dog friendly country. Dogs are allowed in the malls. I hope you find a nice place to settle down 🙂🙏

[@mikesvacation]

Margaret your bigfoot shirt is super cool!

[@MoraMargaret]

Lol gracias!

[@mikesvacation]

@@MoraMargaret da nada 🙏👍

[@davidandreasen9010]

Thanks 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊

[@bazarpalmastampico6961]

i understand and like your life.. God bless you.

[@MoraMargaret]

Thank you!

[@photographyalamexicana]

Tequisquiapan, located in Querétaro, Mexico, is a charming colonial town known for its well-preserved architecture, vibrant cultural festivals, and relaxed atmosphere. Key attractions include the Church of Santa María de la Asunción, hot springs, and hot air balloon rides. It's part of the Querétaro wine region, offering wine tours and tastings. The local economy thrives on artisanal crafts, traditional cuisine, and tourism. Easily accessible from Querétaro City and Mexico City, Tequisquiapan enjoys a temperate climate, making it an appealing year-round destination. Great video, Mora Margaret!

[@johnnyfoster977]

Thanks for the tour. How did you like it over all? 🙏🐸

[@MoraMargaret]

I love it!

[@2008israelramos]

Bernal is close and it's equally charming.

[@MoraMargaret]

Yes, I went to see it. That giant monolith is really impressive!

[@dennisglover9838]

Welcome to our little magic town of Tequis. I'm a physically disabled American expat and have been here since 2019 and I love it. I've been living in Mexico for a total of 16 years in different places including Cancun, but Tequis is my hands down favorite.

[@MoraMargaret]

I can understand why! I loved that town and may end up there. You should make videos. I’m sure you have an interesting perspective 💜

[@JuneTan21]

It’s so pretty!!

[@MoraMargaret]

Hi June! So good to see you here. Of course you can visit, but first I have to settle somewhere. I'm having too much fun exploring though!

[@grizeldabrown]

Greetings from Tequis. The first rule of Tequis, is we don't tell others about Tequis. 🤫

[@MoraMargaret]

I know, I blew it 😀

[@rosyzaucha7684]

She means stay in your country

[@grizeldabrown]

@@rosyzaucha7684 I did not mean that.

[@pacoceja4659]

Actually, I’ll let you in on a “secret”… number one rule is: Mexicans don’t like the obnoxious term “expats” being that Mexicans in our country (USA) are called immigrants! you wanna settle into a nice lifestyle in Mexico? Learn to speak the language and don’t separate your self from the locals by labeling your self as an obnoxious “expat”

[@RobertoAlvidrez-xk9jo]

Hello good afternoon Saturday take care everywhere you go be safe ???

[@MoraMargaret]

Thank you, I will be as safe as I can :)

[@alvaroberrielcantellano8189]

You also should visit Mazamitla , Jalisco,,,you will love it

[@MoraMargaret]

I did, and I did love it! Hope to spend more time there.

[@Shalompaz-m7w]

To expensive MAZAMITLA.

[@AlfonsoMedRam]

I have three dogs. Scooby, Hazel, Luna

[@AlexPerez-jb4nw]

Hello, do you have a video that explains how do you find rental properties? thank you.

[@MoraMargaret]

Yes, but I'm afraid I have no insider secrets ;). kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH2cfomgodxrjtE

[@edwinodus]

You should be calculating buying fresh food to your moving day. How much more do you pay pet deposit?

[@javierespana2807]

Hi Mora, I'm glad to see that you are happy in your new town! I noticed that you are driving a Lexus SUV, and wanted to ask if you have found a shop or dealership that can repair your car, since Lexus does not sell cars in Mexico. I plan to move to Queretaro and want to take a Lexus over there, so I am picking your brain and experiences on the matter. Greetings!

[@MoraMargaret]

Good question! I didn't know that Mexico doesn't have many Lexus dealers before I came here. Turns out they recently opened 5 in the country. I was a little worried about this but it seems Toyota service providers can do the job. I hope.

[@sugaldem]

There is 3 dealerships in Mexico City.. about 160miles from Queretaro, 1 in Guadalajara and another one in Monterrey.

[@MoraMargaret]

Muchas gracias for the info!

[@sonyawatson1707]

How do you like it there?

[@jamesa.rodriguez8598]

It's probably the prettiest town because you're in it.

[@MoraMargaret]

That's so kind of you :)

[@alalesc3796]

Great video!México has more than one wine and cheese cities….another great place is el valle de Guadalupe in Baja with more than a hundred wineries and restaurants.

[@MoraMargaret]

Wow! Thanks for the info!

[@marilynpeoples5099]

Wow, that is a pretty town… would you mind sharing realtor or Airbnb contact info or share how you found your rental. ? Thank you.

[@MoraMargaret]

You can look at my rental page on my website: MoraMargaret.com/rentals

[@Herbstmarketing1]

The cobblestone streets look like they could seriously damage tires. Have your car's tires withstood the rough roads OK?

[@MoraMargaret]

Very well, though I have thought about buying some new ones. It's not just the cobblestones, it's also some mega potholes in unexpected places, and topes :(

[@mkalihashiki12]

My Mexican friend from the area says Tequis is becoming the next San Miguel Allende. I'm curious what made you decide to leave?

[@MoraMargaret]

I have so much more to see, but I loved that town. I'm afraid it will turn into a SMA :(

[@JuneTan21]

Hi Mora! I’m jealous that you can go freely wherever and whenever you want. Can I visit you in Mexico?

[@MoraMargaret]

Yes! Hey June, check out my new website and tell me what you think MoraMargaret.com

[@jes98107]

Another excellent video! How did you find your rental home there? Looks perfect.

[@MoraMargaret]

Thank you! It was a little different than the usual rental. I made an acquaintance on facebook who was just moving from that rental to a more permanent home. She gave me contact details for the owner and I made him an offer he couldn't refuse. It was really nice, private and had some outdoor space, so it was perfect.

[@jes98107]

@@MoraMargaret Cool. I travel with my little pup - 20 lb Havanese. He's always with me so of course, always looking for places Dog Friendly. I'm learning Spanish and looking for a long term home here in Mexico so delighed to watch your videos!

[@MoraMargaret]

Cool! I've found that even if an owner says no pets, they may make an exception. Good luck to you!

[@Herbstmarketing1]

Have you felt completely safe driving through Mexico as a solo woman?

[@MoraMargaret]

No.

[@2008israelramos]

They say Tequis has a very high concentration of centenarians because of the healthy living.

[@MoraMargaret]

I didn’t know that!

[@alflores4398]

Nice video, hope you enjoy Tequis. My 'gringo' partner and I spent 2 years in the area, 6 months in SMA and the rest in Queretaro city; we found life in Queretaro best and while we only visited Tequis I think is a great place.

[@MoraMargaret]

Me too! I hope to spend some time in Queretaro, sounds like you liked it.

[@alflores4398]

@@MoraMargaret We definitely did, all the best

[@happyhollee596]

So you used to live in airstream.

[@MoraMargaret]

Yes, just for about 9 months. Explored some of the western states. If you look at my older videos, that's what that's about.

[@leticiagonzalez7545]

Do you live in san miguel de allende ? ❤ I come from SMA 😊

[@MoraMargaret]

I do not. Lovely city but too popular for me. Where do you live?

[@leticiagonzalez7545]

@@MoraMargaret In fraccionamiento San Javier near to Dawn Town but in an area closer countryside

Do you need a mexico drivers licence to drive in mexico?

[@MoraMargaret]

No, I believe they honor driver's licenses from other countries.

[@Juan-op1yc]

Wow you're a Beautiful woman and you have the biggest guts, To travel alone. I'm a male but don't have the guts to do or travel alone like you. You do have very nice videos which I enjoy very much. Many Blessings and Thank You. 😊

[@MoraMargaret]

Thank you very much! I really believe most people in the world are kind.

[@CraigAnderson-h2h]

I've lived in and been all over Mexico but not this town. It looks like an excellent choice, not one of the gringo haves already over done.

[@MoraMargaret]

I really liked it.

[@andirv5926]

❤❤❤

[@jeffsitka]

Tay-kee-skee-AH-pon.

[@MoraMargaret]

thanks, I’ve been having a lil trouble 🙂

[@flaviaclark4292]

Teh kees kwee ah pan

[@omarcespedes3383]

Tequisquiapan

[@jeffsitka]

​@@flaviaclark4292 Do you also pronounce "quitarse" as kwee-tar-say? If so, you might want to check your pronunciation for both words.

[@flaviaclark4292]

aaahhh! You are absolutely right!!! My bad! Thanks for the correction. And I should have known better.

[@roberteggleston2339]

Pronouce your new town as TequisquiApan.

[@sonyawatson1707]

They call it Tequis- Tekis

[@MoraMargaret]

I know but I didn't want to let myself off the hook for saying it right. I'm still trying ;)

[@sonyawatson1707]

@@MoraMargaret apologies! I have a friend who just recently said I should visit tequis. I only meant to share. You are fab and amazing. I love your videos and am learning so much❣️

[@MoraMargaret]

No problem at all, I like tips and suggestions. You should really come see this lovely town!

[@sonyawatson1707]

@@MoraMargaret I hope to!

[@RexPonder-y6b]

Boy has Mexico gotten very expensive. And the new government is very scary now be careful things are changing in Mexico

[@turowat]

I am currently building a colonial house just 20 km from Tequis. 70% of advance, I am looking forward to move to Querétaro state.

[@MoraMargaret]

I really liked it. Congrats on the house!

[@s.gonzalez2914]

I have no doubt that you are a nice lady. That being said. Sadly I hope the immigration from USA citizens to Tequis, will not end like San Miguel de Allende or Ajijic, where now it’s impossible for locals to live in. You came here and only take advantage of the economic opportunities. Earning dollars and spending pesos. This is not a play ground, or a privileged bubble. Enjoy your stay, respect the culture and local people.

[@MoraMargaret]

Thanks for your comment. It is a worry that any other beautiful towns in Mexico become gentrified by richer people moving in. The towns initially benefit with shopkeepers and service people making more money, but then it goes beyond a certain point and becomes like Ajijic or SMA, like you said. I did enjoy my stay there, and I hope not to add to the problem. I respect the culture and people very much.

[@fortanell1]

The problem with the gentrification is not the people…everybody is looking for the opportunity per say…the problem is with the government who has no rules when it comes to rent or buy a property…now this have a advantage and disadvantage…with the right amount of money you can have your dream house in Mexico, no rules how you wanna build it…but for the regular folks in Mexico there’s no way to compete…

[@Shalompaz-m7w]

In some CITIES LIKE AJIJIC now the locals fill like they don't belong.

[@rosyzaucha7684]

Mi gente bonita en Mexico este tipo de canales contribuyen al problema de la gentrificacion wue hay en Mexico, no los sigas yo solo me meti a comentarlo

[@oslecsamra5107]

El problema' de la gentrificacion tiene que ver más bien con que haya una regulación más estricta en la cuestión inmobiliaria, que no haya corrupción; que se busque que los extranjeros paguen impuestos o que contribuyan de alguna forma y por supuesto, en que no haya Mexicanos que se ponen de tapete para que pasen los gueros' y quieran cobrarle lo mismo a los que ganan en pesos que a los que hagan en dólares, pero por mi son bienvenidos todos los extranjeros siempre y cuando vengan a no querer imponer sus costumbres,su idioma y a respetar y a aportar de alguna forma a este grandioso país: hombligo de la luna que es México...

[@AntonioMartinez-v5n]

👍

[@arkangeln910c8]

The world is changing. And "gentrification" started by the chilangos spreading everywhere, so do not accuse the foreigners, which is a tiny minority, and they bring their money, which is good for mexico. Live in peace with your neighbors, whomever they are.

[@stevemackie1755]

ok well i try to get through your videos as im interrested but i only last a few moments due to the abysmally bad and deeply irritating music. Yeow! its awful, beyond my tolerance anyway.

[@MoraMargaret]

that beaks my heart

[@gustavochavez3579]

Beautiful !! That what I call living the dream.

[@MoraMargaret]

We agree!

[@pacoceja4659]

Interesting how Mexico is becoming the world’s favorite place for immigrants! Immigrants love Mexico!

[@MoraMargaret]

true!

[@ButterflyG673]

Said no one!😂

[@xllGustavollx]

@@ButterflyG673 said the 1.6 million gringo "expats" living in Mexico right now, it's like they feel ashamed of admitting their immigrant status.

[@rosyzaucha7684]

Well, usa treat our people really bad, you better stay in your country!!!!

[@brahimdominguezsanchez7796]

​@Peter-o5k😂😂😂😂