I Lived In Mexico City For 1 Year, What You Need To Know

[@SpanishWithNate.]

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[@gabrielamarquez5777]

If you want to live in Mexico, please remember that is not an obligation that Mexicans speak English if don’t speak Spanish. Remember that you are a guest, so respect, adapt and enjoy that Mexico is.

[@jmojarro58]

TELL YOUR MEXICANOS IN USA TO FOLLOW YOUR RULES TOO. THX DEAR

[@gabrielamarquez5777]

@@jmojarro58 I’m agree, to adapt, to learn, to follow the rules is for everyone to chose to live in another country

[@AngelaGarcia-cu7td]

​@@jmojarro58 Jajaja your country doesn't have an official language second your a melting pot sooo it's not just Spanish speaking people going to your country

[@markp7567]

@@AngelaGarcia-cu7td Mexico doesn’t have an official language either. Although the US is a bigger melting pot than Mexico, the biggest number of non English Speakers in the US are Spanish speakers, in the millions, whom the majority of choose to speak Spanish instead of English even if they know English, which is not a problem to me. I just think both countries should learn both languages. It doesn’t mean you have to lose your culture. It would be beneficial for both countries. Growing up speaking English and Spanish, and living in both the US and Mexico, has made me a better person. I see so much ignorance and hypocrisy in both countries. Mexico: Learn English. Gain more opportunities and personal growth. USA: Learn Spanish. Gain more opportunities and personal growth.

[@chad_de_canada]

@@jmojarro58 it's not really the same when you go Mexico and try to speak to locals in English and don't even try to speak Spanish vs Karens and Trump types in 'Merica getting upset when other people speak their own language amongst themselves. Mexicans are not trying to force Americans to speak Spanish that's not a thing lol. They have no choice, you do have a choice when on vacation down south. Oh btw, an official language by no means whatsoever requires a person to _only_ speak that language in public.

[@waterym1449]

I bet those cheap Mexican street tacos are way more healthier than any fast food joint in the US.

[@norafl2821]

Obesity increased when fast food restaurants from the U.S started popping up everywhere like gophers throughout Mexico.

[@prestonbugg7422]

@@norafl2821 righttttt like the Coke epidemic didn't have anything to do with it lmao.

[@Anton-zu3py]

Indeed..👍🏼

[@fernandorevilla3518]

Hell no, they are just oil with tortilla😂

[@mr.anderson736]

I don't think so, but god damn they sure do taste better.

[@osoperezoso2608]

I lived in Brooklyn for 6 years and have friends that live in Mexico City. More has happened to my friends in NYC than Mexico City. Every big city goes through different varieties of bad things.

[@HinataUchihaInuzuka9]

I lived in Mexico half my life (I’m Mexican) but the only time I’ve been mugged was in New York lmao

[@osoperezoso2608]

@@HinataUchihaInuzuka9 this

[@oskarblonde1]

A Mexican comedian said that when he went to Colombia he was assaulted for the first time in his life and the most ironic thing is that he is from Mexico City and there he had never been assaulted even though CDMX is a horrible city (in his own words)

[@mattsmalley3.14]

I stayed in Condesa for a week in March. I did hear a fair bit of English on the streets, but every local I interacted with assumed I spoke Spanish. I prefer that since my goal is usually to speak no English at all on my Mexico trips.

[@fernandorevilla3518]

Is not that they assumed... they just speek spanish. Its as if i go to the USA and i say "omg they assume i speek inglish" nah, thats just the language of the country

[@marcus3068]

My experience has been that while you will occasionally hear English and see 'gringos' it is not even remotely as common as people perpetuate.

[@santimendoz]

The MOST IMPORTANT thing you have to understand when living in Mexico and most Latin America is this: You ARE A PERSON JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE. People from US and Canada tend to label groups of people and create "minorities". Are there black Mexicans? Sure, but they dont label themselves as a "black community" They just exist like everyone else. People have been mixing for centuries instead of segregating like US people have

[@itzelouise8714]

Fantastic comment 👏

[@gregorriusadolphus2729]

I am an African-American and I have been visiting Mexico City for the past ten years, and that is what I love about the city-even though I (physically) am the tallest, blackest person almost everywhere I go there LOL, I feel so right at home and unconditionally accepted. I can't say that for most American cities.

[@gaypridemexico2012]

You got a point.

[@steveh9511]

Respectfully could not disagree more. It might seem that way on the street, everyone looks mixed by western standards, but class prejudice is shockingly brutal at the end of the day.

[@santimendoz]

@@steveh9511 yes and no. Most people in Mexico arent rich compared to the US economic status, but there's a really strong sense of community and humanity within the population. Of course that most want to "get out of poverty" and some start treating others like they are less simply because of their economic status. But overall, Mexican people will treat you like you're one of us if you are nice to us, simply because that's how Mexico works. Unlike US, our sense of nationality and pride comes simply from being a good person and treat other Mexicans well. Not by the standards of racism that the US loves

[@SteveSpanish411]

It sounds like you've been having a great adventure in Mexico. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@samuelgit]

Do not come to mexico.

[@Normi19]

This is the right attitude of being a good immigrant - take pride in speaking the language and be a kind and engaged citizen.

[@pablosantos8112]

Some of the images shown are not Mexico City, they are from Cuernavaca or Puebla de los Angeles.

[@frankb1]

Congratulations on one year!

[@TheRomper84]

I'm glad I experienced Colonia Roma since the late 90's up until 10 years ago, when it was an actual artist neighborhood, full of independent spots, cafés, music forums and housing that young people could afford. Today it's all ruined by all the foreigners moving in, AirBnB inflating the rent prices to insane levels, prices of everything from a coffee to laundry services being almost twice than in other areas of the city and all the cool independent spots closing and getting rented out to be replaced by chains and posh-mediocre restaurants catering to americans in this artificial bubble of a couple of neighborhoods they won't dare to leave. No sense of community anymore to make it a better place to live as we fought for decades going out to vote, pressuring local governments, authorities, the police, for better infrastructure, security, services, as instead of neighbors, now everyone is a stranger renting an AirBnB who only cares about getting drunk for cheap, hooking up and instagramming their food at the latest overpriced spot. I'm not exaggerating, a building I used to live in now has become a full airbnb rental, all 12 apartments of it. After 20+ years living in Roma I've finally outgrown it, and definitely won't miss what it became in the last years. While you seem like a nice guy, 90% of foreigners moving in are incredibly rude and entitled, I hope this gets regulated by taxing short term rentals and long term foreign visitors.

[@jmojarro58]

TELL THE MEXICANOS TO DO THE SAME IN USA. THX

[@vgkail]

​@@jmojarro58This idiot is replying in every comment, how the tables have turned, get something for your butt hurt 😂

[@peterm13]

same in so many parts of the world

[@tn18977]

This is what you call Mexicans getting a taste of their own medicine

[@mino3d1]

You nailed it!,,,, The old airs & flavor of colonia Roma and Condesa are gone 😢😢😢

[@Karen4-z8m]

I think the ones that should be blamed are the ones renting out these places and taking advantage of people because they know they'll pay.

[@N.Oriiii]

if people were not willing to pay those prices then prices would drop

[@justjg]

Great video Nate!

[@babysweetcheeks6384]

OMG! Great content, thank you....and is Maddigold back in Mexico??? I'd be so happy for her!

[@kQcsdN8JBUw]

1:58 I think the "gentrification by foreigners" is a misconception, not because there is no gentrification but because those areas were already gentrified decades ago and foreigners are not the only reason... bad policies pretty much causes gentrification.

[@paokan3128]

No, it's a fact the rent of house and apartaments increase when foreigners come to live in those places.

[@kQcsdN8JBUw]

@@paokan3128 It's not a fact because it's not even related to only foreigners, it is related to anyone wealthy. Rich mexicans were the ones who gentrified neighborhoods.

[@Square-ow7oq]

​@kQcsdN8JBUw girl, this is not a myth i vented by whoever you think is blaming innocent foreigners. It is a real thing.

[@kQcsdN8JBUw]

@@Square-ow7oq I’m not saying it is NOT real. I’m saying that gentrification goes beyond some foreigners living in that area. Gentrification is more about politics and the lack of government control.

[@Square-ow7oq]

@@kQcsdN8JBUw you just said is not a fact. There's rich locals everywhere in the country, but this problem is specifically happening in places that immigrants and digital nomads decide to live. Is not that hard to understand, and this is not a problem that happens exclusively on mexico, it happens around the world. And and a lot of those foreigners know and understand the problem. I really dont know who you are trying to gaslight

[@Lov17213]

I’ve gotten to where I hate the USA. I can’t wait until I can move abroad. I have a couple family obligations that keep me here currently. If it wasn’t for this, I’d have left years ago. As each year passes, I want to get the hell out of the USA more and more and more. Thanks for the informative video.

[@lucylifecoach]

ahh gym is essential for me. is it possible to get a monthly (just a month) somewhere?

[@veramae4098]

Food - - I've struggled to lose 80 pounds, 30 more to go. If I move to Mexico City am I doomed??? (I discovered I'm having liver and kidney problems and had to change how I ate.)

[@world_mem7567]

Tremendous Capital City!. Visitors quickly realize the rich and complex history, traditions, art, architecture, and eclectic and delicious gastronomy. Mexico City is just fascinating, too much to explore and discover Mexico has the largest number of world heritage sites recognized by UNESCO in the Americas. Nice vid!

[@priscillacatalina1065]

What are the other safe neighborhoods other than Polanco, Condeso etc I don’t want to live in a high price tourist area

[@dandotamizado6641]

Del Valle, Cuauhtémoc, Narvarte, Juárez, Nápoles, Coyoacán and many others in the east, centro and south area of the city.

[@BettyOuyang]

Escandon, Roma Sur, Santa Maria la Ribera, San Rafael, Anahuac

[@hanslueschen5190]

Thanks Nate, very good info.

[@SkipinlLA]

we got foreigners coming to florida making it more expensive and we cant afford to live there anymore to i know how it feels

[@edwardhill3410]

where are they coming from?

[@SanAndreasModsVideos]

@@edwardhill3410 California, they're doing the same thing in Texas.

[@_MoRZiLLo50]

1 año con un feo bigote en méxico 😀 Espero lo hayas pasado bien Nate.

[@armandovera2304]

Cool video. Will be visiting CDMX in October. Saludos 🇲🇽

[@jacqueslee2592]

True, it is a multiracial and multiethnic nation and New Spain was a multiracial, mixed society. Today, colorism is prevalent and colonial racial ideology is still prevalent in social institutions. Indigenous Mexican or native looking Mexicans are marginalized and speaking indigenous languages are frowned upon in Mexico which has led to a linguicide. Each newborn generation is raised to believe that Spanish is their mother tongue and colonial ideology is deeply rooted in how children are raised and taught in education and the Catholic church which is deeply rooted in the society. However, this phenomenon did not begin with Spain empire, but started after the Mexican Independence.

[@world_mem7567]

Mexico is amazing! Nice vid!

[@nz1268]

You look much more handsome after 1 year in Mexico.

[@rmxevbio5889]

Recuerdo que hace ya bastante tiempo cuando trabajaba en Cinépolis atendí a una chica que, antes de que recitara el "Bienvenida, cuenta con tarjeta de invitado especial"? Me preguntó: -- -- Hablas inglés? -- A little bit Le noté un poco de arrogancia pero, hey!, solo soy un dulcero de cine 😂 Le dí el combo que quería y me dijo tan rápido un "How much??" Que le pedí que me repitiera. Me volteó los ojos y me dijo en español bastante fuerte "Cuanto es?" (con acento por supuesto). Me hizo sentir tan mal porque estaba tomando cursos de inglés en ese momento 😂. Como sea, espero que no se haya topado con otras personas menos tolerantes

[@ecomdynamix]

Great food and I am learning new Spanish in cdmx. My girlfriend teaches me but I try to learn on my own sometimes. You only really need the basics of spanish in roma or condesa. I am working on being fluent regardless. I have been here for 8 months and never saw a person mad about gentrification. Its capitalism and Americans dominate. Without us in condesa and roma, the areas would be poor or average at best. We are a huge part of the economy

[@pranalight76]

I agree, I am chicano and stayed in Roma and man this neighborhood has changed so much since I last came 10 years ago, it has gotten so beautiful and is well kept with so much to do. Plus the foreigners I saw seem very friendly and respectful of the culture. Without them like you said I don't think the area would have grown so much.

[@jaredabazia1322]

Be mindful that the transportation system is not accessible for certain parts of the city. I live in Atlamaya and the closest Metro or Metro Bus stops are a 40 minute walk.

[@karlafranela2431]

Órale! Ni sé dónde está Atlamaya, y eso que soy bien pata de perro, sí debe estar lejos

[@Majikmind72]

Awesome video! You gave a great run down of the "pros" and "cons" of living in CDMX. Ty Nate! 💯

[@giljusino]

Gentrification is happening everywhere. What you describe is happening all around me in Asheville. “Locals”, you know, people who arrived before me, think they have more rights to the land than me.

[@judithgrace9850]

Over 62 years coming snd living in Acapulco and Queretaro and the world

[@ritchiereech]

No my friend, you should advise them to come here just to the beaches then return to their homes. 😅

[@billiondollardan]

I think I'd choose to spend 5k US a month to have a nice place in La Condesa and always be out and about. That would still be much cheaper than the US

[@MisterDivineAdVenture]

Fantastic - but was that budget for 2? Also - I think you totalled $650 a month total for food. I think you have 3 categories - groceries, street food, restaurant food. Was that for 2, or do those categories overlap - that seems like a lot of food. I spend $300 a month in California.

[@robg.8616]

Tacos are healthier than a Big Mac or a donut! Taqueria Orinoco, the best tacos on the planet in CDMX ❤️

[@mrsfrenchie88]

How do they know an "earthquake is going to happen"??????

[@Average--Joe]

Um, that's not true. You have to take a driving test that is heavy on parallel parking. Ask me how i know.

[@joedwyer3297]

Cómo lo sabes?

[@angelenoof206]

Yes, it’s true

[@eldante1995]

I mean; the thing with gentrification problem is almost due to the prices; not much fault of the foreigners but part of the problem. The thing gets tricky when it's more to condition a whole district for people with money. The growth of population in CDMX is always something; and when you condition a whole cheaply paid class, then it will obviously affect to anyone once living there. Roma is where you can actually see it; and I think it's known that doesn't really help at all unless government was perfect, you know what I mean

[@net2dev]

Taqueria Orinoco 🔥🔥🔥

[@ant.8635]

IDK I've had the exact opposite experience when it comes to Spanish in Mexico City. Anytime I try to speak Spanish 9/10 times they'd just speak English to me, even when I keep speaking Spanish they'd just keep responding in English lol, I'm not upset about it whatsoever obviously just thought it was interesting. It kind of discouraged me to keep trying. Maybe im just that bad that they'd rather speak English lol This is my experience even outside the Polanco, Roma and Condesa areas

[@cylon5741]

Is there any effort by the displaced residents to beautify their new streets on par with the preferred areas, e.g., Romas, Condesa, Polanco? Should it be noted that before the influx of expats, lower income Mexicans could not afford to live on magnificent tree lined streets, so is gentrification really anything new? Are there groups which do concerted street tree plantings with the intention of duplicating the vibe of the standout neighborhoods?

[@superregio2006]

Expatriado pffff inmigrantes..

[@cylon5741]

@@superregio2006 What does "pffff" mean?

[@SkipinlLA]

I stayed in Polonco in the late 80s it was legit

[@kaicooper9421]

hahaha, I know the climbing gym you go to. I lived in that area for about 3 years

[@kevinjones2163]

What about your mexican girlfriend?

[@PadillaJosh]

If any one is reading this I would hold up on purchasing any course from this dude. I purchased his course, it asked me to send in my discord info to get upgraded and never heard back. In addition I wasn't feeling the course as its just some short videos with some reading. I requested a refund and still no answer, it's already been 3 weeks.

[@lgnrome]

I blame Biden . Its his fault.

[@tong8619]

Dude, if you want to explode even more, you should stream minecraft in spanish lol the kids love that

[@ah.palomares3646]

This video reminds me that Manhattan is New York City, but New York City is not only Manhattan. It's like blaming the whole of NYC for one's experiences living in Queens or Staten Island. I supposed people have the right to misinform for the sake of 'likes' and new 'subscribers'.

[@timebanditrvtravels3449]

Please stop saying that the Gringos are raising real estate prices the Mexicans own the real estate

[@isabelmadelapazcsm6368]

Mejor quédense en su país!! Gracias!!

[@jmac3327]

Foreigners moving in and causing real estate prices to rise in established, high-rent neighborhoods is NOT gentrification. Please take the time to do some research.

[@SantiagoItzcoatl]

One year, legally? 🤨

[@N.Oriiii]

most americans are in mexico illegally

[@chacmool2581]

Only one year? Get back to us when you've got a decade under your belt. 😅

[@Guardian__Angel]

Nate should work on his English, not his Spanish. 😄 He constantly mumbles and minces words.

[@TboneIsRogue]

I have hearing issues, so I've noticed I really have to focus to understand Nate. I think he just talks somewhat quickly.

[@migueldiaz9683]

Pay your taxes.. And you are wellcome...

[@rominalizarraga3044]

Q va a pagar un 🍏go si no tiene la nacionalidad? ☠️

[@milosflaca]

@@rominalizarraga3044es lo que mas molesta. Que esten aqui disfrutando todo sin pagar impuestos (y encima encareciendo todo).

[@vj7994]

Después de cierto tiempo ,deberían pagar .​@@milosflaca

[@mikeyrose4183]

Youre lucky WE dont have a MAGAa or Qanonn types of groups. I wish we did so your people can FEEL what we go through in USAa.

[@SoronQuenta]

Revenge is not the way, and leads to more suffering and hate.

[@mikeyrose4183]

@@SoronQuenta Perhaps you havent been at the end of the stick, my dear friend. One thing I have learned, as a political enthusiast, is that people or humans in politics learn through two fundamental ways : 1) Diplomacy: Call it dialogue, reasoning, or what have you, but there are those wise men whom through exchange of ideas, learn and thus, change their behavior. These individuals tend to be opened and erudite. 2)Give Them A Taste of Their Own Medicine: These individuals are the sociopaths or psychopaths whom have a difficult time producing emotion, or summoning emphaty. They usually occupy higher levels of power, or are so insidious, they can blend in the crowd. These folks, my amigo, dont learn through dialogue, and will never learn through a harangue. These are the people that must be given and eye for an eye because as soon as they FEEL what they inflict, they will experience a breakthrough, and achieve a total reconfiguratio in their belief system.

[@Kristoferwitha_k]

Hehe so you hung out with maddie

[@QuantumNoir]

👌🏼

[@ortegab5525]

There is no safe place on this earth epcept antartica 🤣🤣🤣

[@pablomota2392]

PAY TAXES GRINGOS, "La tierra es de la quien trabaja"- benito Juárez

[@andreafarrrias]

If you come, traen de aprender en español, estan en nuestro pais. The problem with gentrification is the disrispect of the culture and the scenene of invation, just for money... GUYS WAKE UP, US people, the hole world is happy your are traveling JUST RESPECT AND GO HOME

[@carlosabrego7987]

at least you dont have to worry about a mass shooting !

[@lukewormholes5388]

The people who used to live in Roma, Condesa for decades are the very wealthy 1% of the Mexican population. A lot of privileged Mexicans; a lot of mostly Spanish descent. I don't think the majority of the working class is going to be mad about it - foreigners bring more money and treat them a lot better

[@luishuerta7005]

You only lived in the nice part of Mexico City

[@anaiddiaz7947]

Keep Mexico for you. Please don’t invite people to come. And if they come. Please Learn Spanish. México is beautiful but foreign are affecting the Economic for the rest of the native people

[@carlosabrego7987]

this guy is a clown !

[@karsit0owo892]

GO HOME

[@jmojarro58]

MEXICANS SHOULD LEARN ENGLISH IN USA. THX

[@N.Oriiii]

they do

[@jonferace3693]

We mexicans are natives from this continent and you all are not, yoou are from europe you are europenas whoo crossed the sea on boats, so st junky boy

[@alexha2884]

@@jonferace3693 native? You came from Spain Lmao

[@visulino]

You make me dizzy with your hand shaking, it's like you are playing the Mexican maracas. OMG! Couldn't even finish the video. Tie them up if you cannot stop shaking them!

[@selfscience]

Another video of "somebody says" instead of telling your own experience. How stupid.

[@jacobbowkermusic6418]

You've aged

[@Ultraderchista]

People from North America, Europe, Australia and some from Asian countries, will be always welcome, because most or 99% are well educated and of course, you guys bring business to Our country. From the other hand, some people from South America, Venezuelans and Colombians are becoming a big problem, and the wort nightmare from Haiti and Africa, Honduras

[@juanalonso1980]

Agáchate más talves te la clavan.

[@Ultraderchista]

@@juanalonso1980 es un consejo ? En realidad no me gusta eso, te recomiendo vayas a terapia y con proctólogo para que te cheque el asterisco, podría ayudarte a que los esfínteres no pierdan elasticidad y no tengas accidentes de ensuciar los calzones. Se que te gusta, por ahí hay haitianos que te chispearán los ojos pero eso te encanta

[@jonferace3693]

No europeans and gringos and canadians are not welcome here they are just colonizers all bad things in the world right now is cuz them, just slavic people and asians are welcome here, specially russians theyb are welcome to mexico

[@rominalizarraga3044]

No digas mmdas 🤡

[@47nodoubt]

ive lived in mexico for 5 years, i rented a place by the beach no people for 50 dollars a month. also friend bought land next to beach for 200 usd.

[@mikeyrose4183]

Go back

[@Venik75]

@@mikeyrose4183cállate ya

[@edwardhill3410]

lmao what

[@N.Oriiii]

depends on where you bought the place tbh

[@GuillermoMartinez-y4b]

U.S citizens living in Chihuahua city and need honest loyal help in general please feel free to contact me from handy work to genuine advice