Six Misconceptions About Mexico

[@nomadcapitalist]

What is your misconception about Mexico?

[@Alex_Martz]

The only "misconception" is viewing Mexico from the ultra wealthy person like you but the reality of Mexico is far from what you say here: That only applies if you have LOTS of money to also hire private security 24/7 as the Narco corruption and crime is everywhere!, also, prepare to pay bribes for everything as bureaucracy and corruption is rampant and institutionalized there!, Mexico is own by the Narco cartels and the social-communists of Foro Do Sao Paulo so do not be surprised to Mexico go the same way as Venezuela and Argentina, I lived there many years and I'm so glad I left that failed country!

[@FallacyAsPraxis]

I have none. The things that the fake media and the haters say about Mexico are the same things that they say about my dual country---Jamaica. To know the truth, you have to go there for a while and experience it for yourself. Truth be told, many parts of Mexico are better than many of the big coastal cities in the USA now. Not everyone in Mexico is poor, illiterate, and trying to get across the US border.

[@Felixxxxxxxxx]

I used to believe that they had a wide variety of food with a lot of different vegetables. After living there for 6 months, I can say that most foods in Mexico are just variations of tacos such as quesadilla and Flauta. These dishes are good but one get's tired of them after a couple of weeks. Another thing that surprised me was the beauty of the place and I hope to go back in the future so see more of the country.

[@JeffMathias]

Andrew, with the higher income rqmts for resident visas, is Mexico deliberately reducing inflow from the United States? Thanks

[@yannip2083]

@@JeffMathias They hate Americans entering Mexico in their van to live a van life on their beaches, which is not boosting their economy - totally understandable. So, now they require higher income requirements. This will deter Americans with low income living van life in Mexico. I heard that most of these Americans living van life, move further south into other parts of South America.

[@Ms666slayer]

About the Mexican passport, pretty much everyone that I know gets surprised when I tell them that we Mexicans can stay 6 months in Japan without Visa, no one can conceive how it's possible

[@omargarcia517]

We can stay 6 month becase you know us Mexicans don’t stop spending money 💰. Unlike “other” stingy ass people.

[@jonathanespinosa5286]

Mexico and Japan have a good relationship

[@jj-bp3fr]

Yes, in Japan they love us and we love them. ❤️

[@jasonrazojazo]

It's only the US that hates us because they ain't us.

[@omargarcia517]

@@jasonrazojazo hate us but they envy us more than they hate us. That’s why they stole out territory. They want everything Mexico has. They will face fierce resistance this time.

[@eduardobibiano1086]

Hello from Canada, thankyou very much for the exelent video, very educational . I love mexico , it is a very unique country, i went to Guadalajara for vacation it was beautiful.

[@JAG214]

I as a Mexican-American born in Dallas, Texas I myself do have two passports one from the US and one from Mexico since I have family that lives in Mexico on both sides of my family

[@edgarandre5216]

I was born in Mexico my parents from Czech Republic one of the most common myths that I have seen is that in Mexico there is only one prototype of a person. this isn't true there are people of all kinds of genetics and nationalities.

[@KevKlopper]

But when you cross the border to Mexico everything is tinted yellow, that must be true 😄

[@aarondaniel1342]

Yes of course, nobody knows why… 🤣

[@laylalayla5364]

thank you 🍀

[@nomadcapitalist]

You're welcome 😊

[@petrusobserver2299]

Hospitals and doctors. Trust me, sometimes even better than in development countries, reason why it is because a lot of practice in real life.

[@elromeo1967]

Every one wants to move to Mexico cuz is beautiful Country the Culture nice weather Chip clos to USA has walmart ,homedeepot Dennys Etc.

[@NomadicDmitry]

I lived in Mexico City and Cancun for a total about a year. Loved it. Mexico is great, don't listen to people who put the country down, they have no idea what are they talking about :)

[@karop2]

todo lugar es un riesgo, pero si es peligroso mas que USA por eso les advierten a sus ciudadanos , imagínate que tu hijo sale a un lugar obviamente le dirás que es peligroso que se cuide en ocasiones sobreprotegemos

[@magali.bazzano]

I love Mexico. Traveled for the first time a week ago to Oaxaca, Puebla, and Mexico City. Completely in love with the culture. Can't wait to get back there but this time around to give back doing some volunteering work and helping out the street dogs. Such a gorgeous country.

[@osbaldogarcia6623]

I should marry you ❤⚘️

[@JoseGonzalez-kr8gg]

Donate to the shelters

[@HJones-pi5bs]

I love dogs! So nice to know that there are people who care about their welfare! Well done!

[@victorantoniorodriguez1073]

You are a good person!

[@Lordcamilli]

Yes! This! We Mexicans will always welcome people with open arms, but it's sad to see that people just come here and not bring their investments, money, and businesses here. It saddens me and it's also pretty narrow sighted, because Mexico is flourishing with new prosperous business

[@mexicanito5048]

Even Asians are moving to Mexico mostly Koreans to cities such as Querétaro, Monterey and Guanajuato. 🇰🇷🇲🇽♥️

[@lisas44]

Oh that would be fun. There is a lot to like with both cultures.

[@ayuanabradford3206]

Hope it not going to be like North Korea 🇰🇵 with a dictatorship

[@juanisaac5172]

Chinese as well.

[@peaceandlove544]

Why? Because of Korean plants?

[@johnlennon7228]

@@peaceandlove544 Sí : Kia , Samsung y otras pequeñas . Y próximo Tratado de libre comercio Corea del Sur - México.

[@jaenmartens5697]

Born in Boston and SF Bay Area as an adult. I love living in Mexico. But you should go where you feel excited and happy. Since the 70s hitching around the country I never got sick. These people inspire me. So naturally kind, patient and humorous.

[@Alde5]

I was born in Mexico and now I live in Boston HAHAHA Nice to see Bostonians in Mexico.

[@angelpistone818]

As a Mexican living in LA for 25 years, and planning to retire in Mexico 🇲🇽, my advice for foreigners is research before moving there, Learn Spanish and leave your fears here, In many ways Mexico is not more dangerous than USA, there are places here in Los Angeles that I won’t go even during the day due to insecurity or crime. Be ready to taste all kind of delicious food, best weather and beaches , beautiful magical towns and the Best of all : amazing kind friendly people .

[@ilo3456]

I would say it depends on what part of US you are talking about, there definitely are places that are no more dangerous than Mexico but also plenty of places that are much much safer, I mean hell where I live in Colima used to be in opinion one of the safest places in Mexico in my opinion but as of late there has just been a worrying increase of Cartel violence, like a week or two ago there was a shootout between cartel groups in the middle of downtown Colima in broad daylight, 1 person died and more wounded, and also in general cartel related murders have been spiking an awful amount

[@baddas380]

​@@ilo3456 the same in México, it depends of which city you are visiting, there are places in U.S.A were they can shoot you out of nowhere, or just for fun. In Mexico that's not common, Albuquerque is one of those places and filled with crackheads it was really sad, they look like zombies. LA,, Detroit some places in Seattle, Philadelphia, Chicago, Denver etc... etc..

[@Student0Toucher]

Im Mexican and Ik Mexico is dangerous

[@Student0Toucher]

@@baddas380 Na Mexico over all is more dangerous

[@sagittariusa7662]

Espanol es muy facil.

[@nimapahlevan5383]

I am a Iranian American born in Rasht Iran by Caspian sea, grew up in England since 16 years of age, and travelled to so many places in my lifetime. Mexico is the best ,the most beautiful and blessed country in the world. Had it not been for the flow of rich Mexican culture next to USA, the American culture would collapsed by now.

[@lachlanbrown409]

Mexico is amazing I agree. But it's not "blessed." They have huge problems. But it's still a great country and not as dangerous as people fear.

[@lbs7774]

@@lachlanbrown409 It's certainly blessed by God. Nature and climate are perfect.

[@shiroumxm2052]

@@lachlanbrown409 I don´t know what blessin means, but you are right, we have many problems here, but also many great things, just like anywhere else I think

[@Lanturnt]

Mexican culture did not stop American culture from collapsing 😂🤣 that is so delusional. Yeah totally the poverty culture to the south saved our fragile American culture 😂 get real dude

[@MrTachyon3000]

@@Lanturnt ...What do you mean "poverty culture". The Mexican culture was there before the USA stole over the territory that belonged to Mexico. So, yes there was a culture there in the US southwest already and it's still as vibrant.

[@tinglestingles]

We really enjoyed our time in Mexico… no where near the coast! Friendly locals, never felt in danger! In fact people were more surprised that older British people were visiting their town or city. Great place! Such a massive country we were shocked at the size and diversity of the nature, landscape and fauna.

[@mexicanito5048]

As a Mexican I would love one day to visit all my country 😂🙏🏻 Enjoy Mexico ☺️

[@krispy2329]

yeah, you should see the real country, not the designated part for tourist, and, just for your information, we are friendly because YOU HAVE TO BE FRIENDLY WITH THE WHITE GRINGO WITH DOLLARS

[@SmokeyChipOatley]

I’ve been seriously considering moving to Mexico for the last few years. When I told my friends they looked at me like I was insane. At this point in my life, I feel like Mexico would provide a better quality of life than what I’m getting in the states right now. Granted I am of Mexican descent and I am a fluent Spanish speaker but I would recommend anyone at least give it a second look. I guarantee you will leave pleasantly surprised for everything it has to offer.

[@latinaalma1947]

It IS better.

[@happyinparadise7812]

Agree 100% Viva Yucatan

[@askjohn6728]

Amén to that Mark. We moved to Mexico a year ago. Best decision! We actually have a life now and are able to save money. I have the fortune to be able to work remotely. Love the people here. The kindest most honest people we known are from Oaxaca and Chiapas. Definitely recommend people to at least pay it a visit.

[@sonydee33]

​@@askjohn6728yea when you work REMOTELY it's heaven. Not everyone has that choice. What about living and working there officially this is what is the true gage of life there. You make substantially more than the average person there. You will always love like a king in that case

[@krispy2329]

it´s kinda annoying how an american can just say "oh, i want to live in mexico, imma go get my back pack", but we, as mexicans and also latin americans have to risk our lives just to get a CHANCE of living a better life and GIVING a better life to our families, dont expect a lot of us to welcome you when u americans didn´t do sht while trump builded a wall

[@soyroberto2527]

If you move to a country and you don't speak the language of the place, learn it, leave your assumptions behind because people are in no obligation to adjust to you in whichever way, be kind and adapt to the place, make an effort, you're in someone else's territory.

[@arturobustillos6041]

Exactamente... Desgraciadamente Me ha tocado ver personas de EUA que son residentes en mi ciudad, que no buscan como comunicarse con los demás... Incluso se molestan o entienden mal lo que se les dice... Ej. En un Subway.. llega una mujer y pide un sándwich... La que atiende comenta que porfavor espere 10 minutos porque el pan recién salía del horno y estaba muy caliente y la mujer se molesta y comienza a decir (en inglés) que como es posible que no tengan pan (entendiendo mal la respuesta de la empleada)... Se alteró, se molestó y se salió... Si supiera hablar un poco de español.. lo más básico...la historia hubiera Sido diferente

[@AngelicoCiudad]

Wish people had the same logic when going to USA...

[@julioorioss]

@@AngelicoCiudad Problem is, that yanks demand other people to only speak English in their country (which is ok I suppose); nevertheless when they visit some other non English-speaking country they keep demanding the same instead of trying to adapt to whatever they speak there. That’s an everyday problem in Germany for instance.

[@diogenesvalier476]

@@arturobustillos6041 nosotros los que vivimos en USA siempre tratamos de hablar inglés en mi caso ya casi se todo estoy en un 80 porciento y ya no batallo con la lengua. Y así deberían de ser ellos si van a otro país.

[@tomcat8662]

@@julioorioss That’s actually not true at all. I don’t have an expectation that tourists to the US speak English. However if you’re living somewhere, you should make a strong effort to learn the language as quickly as possible. Here in Texas, we have people who have lived here 20 years and still can’t speak the language. However their kids can speak fluently. That just ridiculous and shows a lack of effort on the parent’s part.

[@claudiahughesmusic7606]

I've had the chance to travel extensively with my Mexican passport and instead of rising eyebrows I normally get smiles and a nice welcome attitude

[@Sheilawisz]

Yeah, many people say that, yet I can hardly believe it. I am convinced that if I travel, they will think I carry drugs or something. Where did you travel to?

[@baronbattles4681]

Learning a new language is great brain exercise. In California all enjoyment from building is gone, but if you enjoy building things, Mexico has not removed the pleasures of creating things. Mexico is a country of contrasts and sometimes very close, I live in a middle class Mexican neighborhood yet only a mile away I can have culture shock where the look and prices I might as well be in Newport Beach. Mexico ranges from deserts in the north to jungles in the south, beaches to mountains, historic places to brand new. I count my blessings every day God sent me here to care for three children and their caregivers. I’m in a sister city to where I used to live, so many things are similar. Of course, if God is blessing you, anyplace can be fantastic, can’t it?

[@ichbins-oc5wp]

What City would you reccomend( or sister city.. )

[@baronbattles4681]

@@ichbins-oc5wp That is a challenging question. If God is blessing you, anyplace in Mexico could be wonderful. Mexico City is one of the world’s greatest cities, but there are villages or isolated areas in the country that might suit you better. But why are you coming, are you willing to try to bless the people you live around? What kind of lifestyle do you want? Do you want to join the Mexican family or remain a gringo, isolated from Mexicans? How you approach your life here, your budget, physical fitness, special needs, all have an impact. What weather do you want? Do you want multiple locations depending on time of year? We have entered the muggy hotter season here, and I’ve started sleeping with air conditioning, more for reduced humidity than temperature. There are lots of fabulous areas in Mexico. I ended up here where I am because family adopted three children and God sent me here so I’m part of the support. Trying to decide for someone else is beyond my capability, but if you can be happy anywhere, then God can bless you here in Mexico, but if you are someone complains and can’t cope with difficult times, perhaps Mexico will be a challenge you won’t want to face. Good luck, God be with you.

[@ichbins-oc5wp]

@@baronbattles4681 thank you for your long reply. You are perfectly right. I have to make my mind up and have a Look at it myself. I am more the type that want to integrate into a culture when i move to another country. Thank you so much 🙂🙂

[@baronbattles4681]

@@ichbins-oc5wp You are welcome. Have fun discovering your new home town, there are so many “possibilities”!

[@a.p.mexico1071]

@@ichbins-oc5wp Just type: Mérida Yucatán in KZbin and you will find the many reasons that many people from many countries found to move to this wonderful city.

[@adrienbleicher4744]

I am half French,half Mexican born in Mexico;when I was younger I always wanted to move to France because I hated school in Mexico but when I moved to France at age 24 I realized that even if I prefer France in some aspects,there are other ones that I prefer in Mexico.I think that even if wages in Mexico are lower than in France,I'd rather work in Mexico than in France.

[@peaceandlove544]

Nothing better than the Mexican dream (the best of everything).

[@theguythatcoment]

I'd like to know why you think that, i've always found work culture in mexico extremely one sided and lacking of any sort of right for the workers. Is a common occurance in every small or big mexican corporation to sign a resign letter the day you start working just so they don't have to pay up if the firing was unjustified, if your employee refuses to pay an aditional $60 usd a month for your healthcare you have to pay it youself, you pay 15% in taxes if you make $500 a month, 20% for 1000 usd and an almost flat rate of 25-35% for 2k to 20k. These tax rates are made to choke the middleclass and make a huge gap between those who make 6k usd a year and those who make 30k a year.

[@adrienbleicher4744]

@@theguythatcoment Well, I think it's true there is a lot of abuse from the entrepreneurs to the empleoyees in Mexico but I think that's because we need to be more human as a asociety, by the way in Mexico if you have a license degree you can find a decent jobt(even if you don't earn a super salary) you can earn up to 4 or 5 times the minimum wage;in France you need a master degree for getting a professional job and you still will only win two times the minimum wage(if you are lucky). In Mexico you study for being paid more; in France you study more than in Mexico only for get a little more than the minimum wage.

[@josemorales5117]

@@theguythatcoment plus there's a lot of people who's without a degree they earn a decent income, if course not without hard work but more than the average employee like if you own a little neighborhood corner store or if you area tradesmen like a carpenter.

[@4eberhardetc983]

@@theguythatcoment All you sayin' is true, but also its truth you may live really nice in Mexico ven with not that much money. Only the cost of medicines and the abundance of food - I mean real food, no food deserts in Mex- can make a Big difference.

[@tractorpoodle]

The worst food poisoning I ever had was while traveling in Switzerland. Never had it in Mexico (yet).

[@elongatedmuskrat5968]

That’s insane as a Mexican that’s been dying to go to Switzerland, this is interesting

[@pasofino9583]

@@elongatedmuskrat5968Switzerland full of weirdos, walk around acting like leprechauns.

[@rahuliyer7456]

I shared this video with a friend in India. He is badly trying to get a new citizenship. Sadly he has his eyes set on Canada, USA. He has had zero luck with immigration paperwork, despite him being a professional. I shared him this about Mexico. I, am an American, who loves Mexico, and could figure out living there if I wanted to.... maybe my future. Anyway despite what I tell him about Guadalajara, Monterrey, or appropriate, my Indian friend still has this pre-conceived notion that Mexico is a poor, screwed up, crime ridden, corrupt, drug den. For the record. My wife and I totally enjoy Mexico. Great country! Unfortunately my mother and father think we are nuts to go to a "crime ridden" and dangerous country. They have never been to Mexico.

[@cromana5574]

Everyone comes as a student and gets PR.

[@2GringosOnTheGulf]

well as 2 Canadians 🍁🍁living here in Mexico I can tell you its a great place to call home brother Cheers J&D

[@shiroumxm2052]

wait.. do people in India think we , Mexico, are poor, screwed up country¿¿ you will live A LOT BETTER IN MEXICO THAN IN INDIA

[@rahuliyer7456]

How do we sell and market "Mexico" as a potential good alternative to Canada or USA as far as the Americas?

[@teresafernandez9849]

Yep, the USA, even NATO, has done a number on Mexico and it's ppl. A lot of people in USA think that all Méxicans and Latinos r iligal and that Mexico is a drug den. USA constant negative propaganda, hurts Mexico in USA and other countries.

[@charlesbartlett2569]

My wife and I left Florida to go to a small town north of Puerto Vallarta six years ago. It gets hot every summer. This year we are exploring the central colonial cities with their mild weather and amazing architecture. We love it here.

[@latinaalma1947]

I had friends who had a beach place for chilly winter mos then a house in Patzcuaro a really lovely one for hot weather in summers...they loved both places.

[@ernestomondragonromero3024]

Mexico 🇲🇽 is the 15 economy in the world, the 9 by acquisition capacity, all the climates you can choose, people learning English is very common, even on this 2022 crisis the economy and currency the Peso MXN had been pretty stable, the food and culture OMGSH

[@vaznatt]

Economía 15 y 9 por adquisición jajaja ¿Aún sigues creyendo en las mentiras del presidente de México?

[@crisremr6894]

México is the 6 in Latin America behind Uruguay, Chile, Costa Rica, Panamá and Dominican Republic in Purchasing Power Per capita so Mexico have a greater GDP but that is more because of the big amount of people but per person is not the best example even in Latin America and the wages are pretty low, the good thing is the prices are super low so that helps a bit

[@Adrian-kb4rg]

@@vaznatt eso se sabe desde hace años y no es solo mexico el que dice eso

[@Alexa-xk7gi]

@@crisremr6894 agree. It doesn't matter a country has bigger GDP if there are lots of people. That's why in this case smallest country is always the winner. But in the acquisition power Mexico is in number 9, thats mean there are a lot of money moving in the country. That's a good indication, although it seems that mexican hate their own country by thinking everything's is bad, known as malinchismo. Lots mexican surprised when they realised most cities in mexico has better infrastructure than of majority in the world.

[@crisremr6894]

@@Alexa-xk7gi specially the north side and Baja California, Nuevo León, Guadalajara, CDMX and their neighbors are super high on income and infraestructure the thing is that the center and south of the country are very low so the metrics of the country go downhill in the medium but for example Monterrey and Guadalara are one of the richest cities in Latin America with a purchasing power similar to spain

[@xm377Moyocoyatzin]

"You're not going to go and hang out in Cartel Country" Finally someone states the obvious! It's like when I go back to visit the U.S. - I live in Mexico now - I don't go to the hood or to the ghetto where they have as many shootings and drive by's as the Cartel towns. I grew up in the lovingly nicknamed town of Chiraq. I can tell you right now, the south and west sides of Chicago are war zones compared to Guadalajara. And how I am hearing on the news about a 2nd mass shooting there! The 1st happened when some gangs shot each other up with AKs about a month ago. Not to mention the thousands of videos of shoplifting stores, street riots, and assorted crazies doing their random antics against the police. Now Guadalajara isn't perfect; but I sure don't miss the daily drive by shootings, or getting tucked into bed hearing gunshots every night. And as a capitalist I sure don't miss those Illinois Taxes!

[@rolasleyva8602]

Well, you cannot compare little gangs with cartels. Cartels are literally fcking terrorists at this point, easily the most powerful and dangerous criminals in the world (worse than Russian's Mafia) almost at the same level of talibans or isis. But it doesn't mean that every city in Mexico is a complete mess, in fact there are a lot of cities that are safe and cheap to live.

[@xm377Moyocoyatzin]

@@nobodynever7884 Local people usually tell you which areas to avoid and which routes are the safest.

[@xm377Moyocoyatzin]

@@rolasleyva8602 Cartels do not do random shootings. They are trying to run a business. This is why street gangs are more dangerous than mafias or cartels because these commit random violent crime whereas organized criminal commit organized crime, meaning that they target specific individuals and aren't interested in terrorizing neighborhoods or in calling attention to themselves especially the authorities.

[@thinkcasting3182]

The best place to live is far north of Mazatlan. The weird USA people won't go. Prices are cheaper and natives are very friendly. Cartel country is the best part of Mexico. USA people, The Sheeple, won't pollute cartel country.

[@MJ-bz3fw]

💯💯💯

[@hispanocubanoamericano3388]

México has one of the best passports in the world. It escapes me why some Mexicans want to live illegally in the US if they can live legally in 159 countries around the world to be precise!

[@hearsnail]

I'm in Playa del Carmen now. In over 3 months I've never felt unsafe. I think the question "Is it safe there?" is actually the wrong question to ask about any place. A better one would be, "Are YOU safe there?" For example, it is probably very dangerous here if you're in the wrong crowd and being stupid. But for me, it is extremely safe because I use common sense and I'm not a target for anyone. Edit to add: Although the overall murder rate is lower in the US than in Mexico, I would be interested to see the number of RANDOM murders in the US compared to Mexico. I bet it's a very different statistic.

[@modern.performer]

fun fact: the whole coast (PDC to Cancun) is a tremendous source of income and is protected by Cartels, who own most of the resorts and gated areas. They literally make sure nothing happens to gringos or else...

[@hearsnail]

@@modern.performer Yes exactly! People say it is dangerous here because of the cartels… true if you are into drugs or doing business here… but for ME it is SAFE because of the cartels 😆

[@mdiaz4669]

@@hearsnail What a ridiculous statement. So to you it's fine that the cartels are destroying the country and killing its people in Mexico, as long as they keep foreigners safe. GTFOH. I went to Playa for the first time in the 80's, I now hate it there, it has no heart, it's unrecognizable. The Ultimate in gentrification, foreigners using resources that natives/locals do not have access to. Ugh!!

[@hearsnail]

@@mdiaz4669 haha did I say it was fine? I just stated a fact, didn't say it was a good thing.

[@EmceeMe]

There are shootings and throats slitting, every other weeks here. Look up Chris Cleave (canadian) and no he wasn't in shady business. Two fraudulent Canadians got their heads cutoff. There is a huge extortion issue here. If you don't pay, they kill you. Then there is the whole corrupt cops wanting bribes left and right. It's definitely not all rainbows and unicorns like you make it sound. Best tip: stay home after 9pm unfortunately and most of the issues go away. But that sucks

[@RubmaLione]

Mexico City is one of my favorite cities on earth. There really is something for everyone there, even older and more precarious travelers can have their own safe and elegant CDMX stay. But the food, the food is absolutely incredible.

[@billrobinson9704]

What Samuel Johnson said of London in the 18th century is true of Mexico City in the 21st Century: When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.

[@frankm9999]

I spent 45 days in Mexico last fall, and I was enchanted.

[@dickielarue1451]

As someone who has lived in Mexico...I can say for a fact...The Mexicans know how to Rock...Concerts in Mexico are simply fantastic...From Foro Sol in Mexico City...to Auditorio Coca-Cola in Monterrey...The fans are passionate about music...Been Lucky to have seen everyone from Depeche Mode to Quiet Riot...Yes Sir...Mexico Rock's! 🇲🇽🤙✌🤘🤟🎸🥁🤠

[@tbobtbob330]

Yeah but you'd sure better like the accordion.

[@mexicanito5048]

People in Mexico are so warm. They have that Latino vibe 💃🏼💕

[@jarellgaddy8587]

@@mexicanito5048 Latino vibe because they are latino.That's like saying people in England have that "British vibe" lol you crack me up

[@jamiearellano8903]

@@tbobtbob330 accordion is a Russian invention, reading and educate yourself

[@jamiearellano8903]

@@jarellgaddy8587 you're wrong,stop believe in Superman sir,Latino people is from Italy, Hispanic people is a mix genes and cultures European and Natives Americans,educate yourself.

[@mexicanito5048]

I can't not be more agree with this video. The best weather, food, landscapes and people are in Mexico 🌴💃🏼🇲🇽 Hola amigos!

[@apopompi]

Hola amig@!

[@2GringosOnTheGulf]

fully agree amigo cheers J&D

[@AngelicoCiudad]

If MX has the best people why it ranks as one of the country with most homicide and violent crimes? Pretty sure that's bias.

[@soupfan1]

@@AngelicoCiudad oh god can't believe you're serious, "if the US is such a great country why does it have the higgest rate of school shootings in the world?" And if see videos of detroit and it looks like hell, does that mean the whole of the US is like that?

[@PanElemafaou]

Ojala hablaran de la gentrificacion que estan creando en Mexico y de lo dificil que le estan haciendo la vida a los mexicanos, tan solo las rentas han subido por los cielos por los extranjeros.

[@FrankWest00]

Véanlo así. Si US colapsa dramáticamente a quién le van a vender las dr0gas los narcos? Qué pasará con todo el poder amasado la gentrification es lo último que nos importaría.

[@TheThreatenedSwan]

Just sell up and buy a comparable quality home in a cheaper area.

[@PanElemafaou]

@@TheThreatenedSwan do you even know the housing situation in Mexico? 🙄🙄

[@TheThreatenedSwan]

@@PanElemafaou The Mexican governments bad policies are not the fault of American expats

[@PanElemafaou]

@@TheThreatenedSwan no, but they take advantage of it, obviously, and it's unfair, we have the right to talk about it and complain about it.

[@leewest356]

Two comments: I am a permanent resident of México and live in a state that the U.S. State Department warns Americans not to visit, Michoacán. However life in the World Heritage capitol city of Morelia feels safe and is very pleasant. The violence in Michoacán is, as the man suggests, in the cartel controlled areas which are in the mountains west of us, heading to the coast. Health care is excellent and very reasonable even if you are paying full price, no insurance. An MRI at a top notch hospital cost me about $188 dollars. That’s less than the co-pay I would’ve been stuck with in the U.S.

[@LJ-jq8og]

Any advice if I want to move to Michoacan where I should look ?

[@vegassincity702]

@@LJ-jq8og the capital.

[@LJ-jq8og]

@@vegassincity702 Are you personally familiar with that area?

[@charlesbartlett2569]

We love Morelia. It’s our No.1 colonial city so far.

[@LJ-jq8og]

@@charlesbartlett2569 Have you tried Puebla yet too ??

[@hivolco151]

I agree! Many areas of Mexico have the beautiful Architecture of Europe, Also have the MOST Museums of any country in the World! However If I am going to drive a fast car... Germany is my pick for that activity!

[@ICorro007]

Nice roads right?

[@FargonNemeloc]

Oh yeah, about that, dont buy a low height car if you are going to be rolling around in México, that could be a costly mistake

[@troymills9437]

My wife and I retired early and moved to Mexico 5 years ago. We love it here. We live just south of Guadalajara on Lago Chapala. I agree with all of your misconceptions. We love the people, the food, the climate, and the cost of living. I'm hoping to apply for citizenship next year. Gaining some semblance of fluency in Spanish is the biggest hurdle to achieving that goal. Last year I had the privilege of meeting your parents and look forward to their return this fall. Hope to have the opportunity to meet you as well someday.

[@joseluizdurigon8893]

It will worth it. After you learn spanish you'll get to learn other latin languages with far more velocity. I know that because i speak Portuguese and for me learning spanish or Italian it's really easy. It totally worth it. Give yourself some time and you'll be fluent soon.

[@luisr8360]

That's a good area I've heard a lot of foreign people moving south of Guadalajara. It's also an area where temp is perfect not to hot not to cold.

[@gregsilva7271]

Ajijic is NOT Mexico 😂

[@WiseOwl-1]

I live in Zapopan, Jalisco and there is a Ferrari dealership 5Km away from where I live. Was driving behind an orange McLaren this morning. So there are pockets of wealth in Mexico. What I don’t understand is owning a super car in the land of Topes (speed bumps).

[@GuerreroMisterioso95]

It's a VERY BAD IDEA, no one who really has wealth has expensive cars, unless they have the protection of the Jalisco Cartel.

[@WiseOwl-1]

@@GuerreroMisterioso95 Huh? This area is full of high end everything. News flash, there are lots of successful and legitimate people in Mexico. Have you been here?

[@bettycooper369]

​@@WiseOwl-1 no one is debating that, but Andrew says this too around 10:30 mark. Also Mexicans themselves will tell you not to be too flashy if you want to avoid being targeted. Especially if you look foreign.

[@GuerreroMisterioso95]

@@WiseOwl-1 Zapopan is a mixture of Cartel de Jalisco and Tech startups

[@WiseOwl-1]

@@GuerreroMisterioso95 The CJNG doesn’t fool around with carjacking and petty theft.

[@tonogutierrez9600]

I was born and raised in the united States, grew up hearing about Freedom and the land of the free, well I don't believe that anymore. mexico has given me a reason to dream about accomplishing the mexican dream. Viva mexico cabrones

[@richpollock383]

*If You Speak Spanish Badly Enough, The Young People Will Ask " DoYou Speak Engish?"* We were in Oaxaca Mx a few years ago and learned that every child attending both public and private school there learns English. We were visiting young people who had stayed with us in Canada on a lauguage exchange program our daughter was involved with. Their English was nearly fluient. However, we found the local kids in Mx were shy about speaking English [I think they fear they may not be good enough]. But if I spoke my usual bad Spanish long enough, many would eventually ask "Do you speak English?" To be fair you need to keep it slow, simple and short phrases. But I think they did better than even they thought they would. We found this to be true of Argentine kids too, but only if they go to private school.

[@Berlina18]

I would like to mention the reason for kids and even adults to not feel comfortable speaking English after learning it at school. What happens is that schools focus mainly in teaching grammar, vocabulary and spelling but conversation is hardly practiced, teachers encourage mainly phrases repetitions, so when the pupils want to speak they feel quite insecure.

[@FargonNemeloc]

I gotta say, most of my english education i got it from videogames (thanks the legend of zelda, ocarina of time) next movies and then youtube; i had public school and private classes, i developed an ability to write and read really good, my hearing still needs a little help, but if i can concentrate i can understand almost perfect and laugh at jokes that arent local to me (what do they say? Comedy comes in threes?) My biggest pet peeve is my speaking, i don't have anyone to practice and even still if i can think fast enough to write this, my brain tumbles with itself when trying to speak it out, its really difficult; all i would ever ask is for patience from the other person

[@robg1980]

Why do mexicans have to learn english? if you are visiting a country that sṕeaks spanish you should learn spanish

[@edgarandre5216]

many children in Mexico study english and spanish of course more those who study in private schools, but in reality to get a job in Mexico it isn't required to speak english only in international jobs or in tourism companies. I'm an Mexican architect and just was learned basic english to connect my ideas when I travel to Europe 'cause there if it's absolutely necessary 🤔each country has its language like German, French, Italian, Greek, Portuguese and Turkish.

[@robg1980]

@Noé A. Herreraademas de tus cursos deberías tomar un curso de comprensión lectora. ¿Aprender idiomas nadamas para darle gusto a los extranjeros que visitan México? No sé de algun mexicano que se queje porque en Rusia no hablen español, porque en Francia no hablen español. Si se aprende es por iniciativa propia o por necesidad, no porque le debas dar gusto a alguien que viene de otro pais. Tan siquiera debetian aprender lo básico en lugar de quejarse que la gente en otro pais no hable su idioma.

[@dianal8387]

Guadalajara is a special city. It left an impression on me. I always recommend it when I speak to people interested in Mexico, beyond the touristy coastal areas. I will return, but 1st I must visit MX City ! 🙌

[@jordanjohnson9866]

Nah. Not a special city. /

[@eduardof7322]

Yes! I think it may be perhaps my favorite city for living in Mexico. You have the cosmopolite vibe and amenities of a big metropolis like Mexico City, but with less chaos and much more peace and tranquility. Plus, it is one of the big cultural hearts of the country, as many of the most iconic elements of the Mexican Culture come from this area: Tequila, mariachi, charros, sombreros, etc. The night scene is amazing and the food is out if this world!

[@ingenieroriquelmecagardomo4067]

@@aurelioquinonez2827 wey, es literalmente la misma mamada, los gringos nunca le van a decir cdmx, es como si te pidieran que le dijeras a nueva york "new york city"

[@rahuliyer7456]

I like Guadalajara

[@marvinracer88]

Whenever you come back to México, you will be welcomed at my home town, Mexico City. Don't go too far to the east of the city and you will be all right :)

[@PlanFree]

Safety (lack of) is the biggest misconception that we found after we spent 15 months in Mexico.

[@davidtolosa4567]

I just launched a clothing brand in Chicago but my plan is to move to Mexico (i will be getting a mexican passport through my parents descent). Do you guys recommend i move my clothing brand to Mexico or just manage it from Mexico?

[@bettycooper369]

production/manufacturing in mexico, market in USA

[@davidtolosa4567]

@@bettycooper369 yeah my plan is to manufacture in Mexico since its cheaper and ship my clothes worldwide and def market in the states. But my question is more on if i should register it in Mexico for taxes and if its a corporate advantage. Im young and kinda clueless on that legal stuff

[@bettycooper369]

@@davidtolosa4567 if you're not fluent in Spanish I'd say hell no lol

[@bettycooper369]

@@davidtolosa4567 just get it going and once you make enough $$ hire a consultant to sort that out

[@davidtolosa4567]

@@bettycooper369 you’re right. I should just focus on growth and worry about that in the future when the time comes

[@BYU2726]

There’s no place like México! Awesome climate, food, music, friendly people.

[@cromana5574]

Funny, Cancun was not friendly at all.

[@jordanjohnson9866]

Nah. Not no place like that. /

[@luciusaureliuscommodus6520]

@@cromana5574 because one place makes it as a whole trash right..

[@MrTachyon3000]

@@cromana5574 Cancun has become spoiled and is now full of greedy people. From business owners to employees; they just want your money. But there are tons of other places in Mexico that are a better representation of the culture.

[@voxveritatis3815]

The largest community of American and Canadian expats lives in the Chapala-Ajijic area, next to Guadalajara, the second largest metropolis in México. The place is absolutely paradisiacal. You've got everything you may need. It's not only about a nice weather, though. It's business, shopping, art, industry, entertainment, adventure and more. With around 6'000,000 inhabitants, Guadalajara isn't as overwhelming as Mexico City, but it is certainly a cosmopolitan world-class modern metropolis. It's worth the try.

[@lucio.martinez]

I'm Mexican born, US raised and lived, since 1984. I've traveled to six countries. In Fiji, they told me that Mexican Culture, is so exotic. The French have soft-spot for México and its culture. They always spoke well of México,.and would tell where they visited or even, lived. Other the other hand, as Americans, we're considered, oud and even obnoxious.

[@alexissoto5662]

Even the Russians like the Mexican people and its exotics fruits

[@leentrails5388]

Yeah a cousin of mine was in France and they're bus was being robbed but they noticed my cousin was brown and asked if they were Mexican. She said yes and they got happy and shit and let her keep her shit. Ahahah

[@leentrails5388]

Their*

[@sagittariusa7662]

Too bad the stain of the past between Mexico and France is still present. Mexicans are a very proud people. One of the most proud. I would argue Turks are more proud. You cannot beat Byzantine history of just pounding that sentiment into the same people across generations and the Turks just continuing it as they assimilate the locals while enriching it even more. But Mexicans are up there. And I am not sure France has made up for trying to puppet the country with an Austrian Emperor. You know your history. Technically, America is more benign since America decided to give up trying to control the country. It has done some things, but overall not bad for a more powerful neighbor. Certainly better than what Ukraine is going through.

[@leentrails5388]

@@sagittariusa7662 We got over that. Everyone down here in Mexico loves France and then sweet ole Frenchies.

[@annelise8014]

After 3 years living in Mexico, I relish the safety and security in Yucatan state, the public civility, and best people in the world. I dread returning to the US when I must, like for a funeral.

[@angelofamillionyears4599]

Mexico has massive natural resources. Tucker is ignorant.

[@sylvainlemexicain1160]

baja california sur , , san jose , cabo ,la paz ,loreto ,is the best , the cote d azure of mexico , best food ,rich, safe , beach , fishing , best weither in the world , no rain , no humidity , no moskito ,

[@patricktraichal9287]

Zancudo no bueno.

[@algae_rhythms]

En francais?

[@tbobtbob330]

Los Barriles is expat central.

[@patricktraichal9287]

@@algae_rhythms Let me Google that for you. Google translate says "Moustique pas bon."

[@IAmKatrinaRoth]

I'm so ready to move to Mexico and my biggest challenge is not knowing which City would be best for my children; expat family activities and more importantly schools, schools, schools!

[@iamstartower]

Mexico City is best if you want cross-cultural education for your kids...

[@maloavi]

Yucatán merida is the safest city in mexico

[@davidtolosa4567]

Guadalajara is a great choice

[@gabrielasolislopez8752]

Veracruz it’s also very good , specially boca del rio , I live in hee and it’s like a Mexican Miami

[@WiseOwl-1]

Bigger cities have the better schools.

[@l.rongardner2150]

I am an American who moved from San Diego to Tijuana eight years ago. Unfortunately, so many Americans have moved to Tijuana and the Baja areas south of Tijuana, the time to cross the border into san Diego by car has drastically increased. if you don't qualify for a Sentri Pass, you're now looking at average wait times of 1.5 hours, which can sometimes stretch to 3 + hours.

[@AndyX1337]

Get the sentry card, you can cross the border in no time.

[@jasminebasaver]

I always tell people not to come to Mexico, it is dangerous. I do this so the American, Canadian, and others to come and make our life more expensive. Please stay in USA. We love you, but not so much to bring your dollars and make it expensive to live.

[@Noob-Master1984]

Gracias por aumentar la renta you morron

[@baddas380]

Interesting why some many Americans are moving to tijuana? as a Mexican I don't see what's good about it 😅

[@l.rongardner2150]

@@AndyX1337 , average border-cross time with the Sentri card is now 20 minutes. It used to be 15 minutes, but since so many more people are getting it, the cross time has increased. If you have ever had a felony or DUI, you will not qualify for a Sentri card.

[@pablohernandez1159]

I spent 2weeks in s. Korea felt very safe. Treat seniors well. Spent a month in La Paz, BC Mexico. No problem.would live in either country. Thanks.

[@Novellaink]

I recently came back from vacation from Mexico. I bough two lands in two states. As I was driving all of over Mexico. I saw trucks two and from the same road. Construction, markets etc etc. Mexico is BOOMING!!!

[@Lovechristwithallyourheart]

Yes 👍 Mexico is booming and is getting stronger when other countries are not.

[@Novellaink]

@@Lovechristwithallyourheart I’m looking for commercial lands soon in December. The danger i see is the Mexico is heading towards the same enslaved debt system as other countries but I guess now is the time to invest!

[@Lovechristwithallyourheart]

@@Novellaink everything in PV is going commercial. The problem with this is that it's forcing people who have been there their whole life out. They are not happy. The people in my village know it's coming, it's getting closer and closer everyday. Commercial Property all around me is for sale. A new high-rise condo was just built near our village.

[@Novellaink]

@@Lovechristwithallyourheart PV is way to commercialized. I want smaller with less population. I’m lookin Querétaro, San Miguel De Allende and SLP.

[@pottertheavenger1363]

@@Lovechristwithallyourheart I was confused for a moment about PV but then I realized we don't have that about abbreviating names 😅

[@explorer1968]

As a Mexican, my English skills aren't that bad; born and lived most of my life in Puebla city. I can recomend to you, if cold weather is of your liking, the magical towns (pueblos mágicos) of Chignahuapan and Zacatlán in winter. Christmas decorations by the thousands in the former, and apples, cidars, and alcoholic creams in the latter; go and take a look, welcome all!!

[@tequilallvll]

Gracias Nomad Capitalist. You are showiing out to the world our real México.

[@alejandromiranda1297]

Only one thing, even when there are a lot of mexicans that can speak english, you are moving to a Spanish speaker country, so in this case you have to make an effort and learn Spanish. Many people in Mexico doesn't speak english and obliviously they don't have the obligation to speak you in english because its their country but you certainly are kind obligated if you are moving again into a Spanish speaker country. So here mexicans welcome you people from other places to live in this wonderful country but as the same time, respect its rules and culture.

[@gfspeed2524]

Andrew, Thank you for your wonderful vtdeos. I am from Florida and moved to SW Mexico in 2018 and last year received my residency. Fantastic counry and people.

[@PsiologaLilyValentina]

Good to hear someone talking about the misconceptions about Mexico. My former American boss was always amazed with high end retail stores, malls and Santa Fe part of Mexico City. He always said he felt like in the US when we drove through Santa Fe.

[@zabelzarock6161]

imaginate si fuera a san pedro garcia garcia que es mucho mas fancy que Santa Fe

[@Martincillo0569]

You had to be Carrillo 👍🏼.

[@Justin-yt7pi]

Personally I don’t want any Walmart or Costco stores in Mexico as it jeopardizes the small businesses those of the stores that were there for many generations.

[@reno.rodolfo3089]

jajajaajajaj

[@jorgegutierrez6015]

​@@zabelzarock6161 ¡Cómo iba faltar el que saliera a presumir su "san pedro garza"! Pobres paisas, se deslumbran con lo único que representa riqueza en su estado, sin tener idea de que el la CDMX hay zonas ricas por todas partes, y no una sino muchas, a diferencia de su "san pedro" que es lo único que tienen de alto nivel. 😏🙄

[@vzhgdo]

I like that the misconceptions are clarified, but as well don't romaticize the idea that nothing bad ever happens here. There is corruption, there is petty theft, theres poverty, theres violence, the narc does exist. The main thing you need to have to move here is the right mindset. No place is perfect and bad things can happen, and you will definitely get to see or hear some bad/sad things... but not because of these you should stop living and enjoying life (which is what mexicans do). People just need to take their precautions and live, which if you stop to think about it, its not that different from what it is done even in developed countries.

[@corrosyon]

Bad things happens in every part of the world, that's obvious.

[@elpsykoongro5379]

The narcos don’t do anything to you if you don’t do anything to them Unless you own a bussines or are caught on a crossfire

[@enriquebg9144]

I totally agree

[@cougarlove8542]

According to a friend of mine Merida Mexico is the safest city. I don't personally know but she lived there for 10 years.

[@dirtydan1861]

As far as Spanish goes, Mexican Spanish is on the more understandable end of the spectrum compared with other accents. Colombia is another region with "newscaster" neutral Spanish that is easy to understand for people picking it up as a second language.

[@stlouisix3]

Mexico 🇲🇽 has been rapidly developing for a long time and will continue to improve. Move to Messico❕️

[@wellnesscoach73]

messico!! viva 🎉

[@stlouisix3]

@@wellnesscoach73 Mexico is NOT a mess🇲🇽😹Mexico is awesome✅🦎🌵🌴🌳🌿🌾🍀

[@richardhowe3951]

Hi. Thank you for the very good info about Mexico. I have been living here for years and your commments are so spot on. It is so easy to live here and enjoy all this country has to offer. Very much appreciated!!

[@rahuliyer7456]

My father has the perception that Mexico is all bad. He cringes every time my wife and I get on a plane to somewhere in Mexico. We have seen a lot of Mexico. We love it. We feel relatively safe. Of course we use our heads, and we also know where to avoid. It also helps that I can speak Spanish... wouldn't call myself fluent...but it is on an advanced level. I know how to handle certain things with my Spanish. My wife and I both love Mexico. We actually are looking at leaving Arizona and relocating to Mexico. I even am looking for business opportunity there. The places I definitely recommend are: Playa Del Carmen, Cancun, Merida, and the Yucatan Mexico City, along with Queretaro, Cuernavaca, and Puebla Central Mexico like Silao, Guanajuato, and San Miguel Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco Los Cabos Veracruz Oaxaca It's a wonderful country. Maybe after next year in 2025, once my father actually goes and sees Mexico...he is scheduled to see it soon, he will change his tune. BTW...we love Colombia also.

[@RLKinMB]

My wife is Mexican and I have a lot of experience there. The people are great, the food is great, the culture is wild! Learning spanish will be a huge advantage but the violence and corruption stories are simply not true. I feel far worse in Winnipeg, Toronto or Chicago than in Puerto Vallarta, Leon or D.F. (Mexico City). Mexico is all around great.

[@albertrascon6274]

Mexico City is run down, it looked like a giant swap meet unless you go to the rich parts. All the other cities in Mexico looked better like Acapulco.

[@scientificapproach6578]

Chicago is a murder capital, about as dangerous as a war zone. Probably not a great comparison when trying argue Mexico is safe.

[@luisorozco4370]

@@albertrascon6274 "Unless you go to the rich parts" Have you been to the non-rich parts of Chicago, the Bay area or NYC? SCARY

[@johnwoodham3263]

Corruption is everywhere in Mexico. It's ingrained in the culture.

[@mtngrl5859]

@@luisorozco4370 What do you consider the non rich part of the Bay Area? Even Oakland has some great areas to be sure.

[@yeastarly4268]

Or maybe dont move somewhere where theres an extremely high rate of income inequality and youre just contributing to it more

[@SarongGoddess]

If I could I'd get residency in Mexico as MEXICO CITY is BY FAR MY FAVORITE CITY IN THE WORLD!!! - but alas, you need at least $2,500/MONTH to get residency for Pensionado type residency & I only get $842/month which I can live well on (I just spent 6 months in Mexico City Dec.-June 2022) but . . . I SOOO LOVE the people, culture, food, architecture & SOOO MUCH MORE!!! & I've ALWAYS felt VERY SAFE there as a 65 years YOUNG solo traveling gal [LOTS of cops & I'm not so foolish to go into bad areas - hello!!!]) I'll be back around the 10th of January until around the beginning of July 2023!! (organizing some tours for 50+ y.o. gals that have never traveled or haven't traveled solo much - staying in hostels [THE BEST way to stay when traveling solo BY FAR!!!] & on the cheap)

[@raggazo23]

Amazing work ! Thank you! And also thank you for showing images of Mexico without that yellowish filter that we are so tired to see !

[@PsiologaLilyValentina]

Lol. Yes, what is it that they often us the yellowish filter to show Mexico?

[@FargonNemeloc]

@@PsiologaLilyValentina its a hollywood thing thats mostly related to desertic and arid poor places, not just for México, but also for like Afganistán or the Sahara though its starting to edge in the racism /xenophobic worldview that the studios project to the viewers, and since most US people don't get from mass media news and looks from other places in the world in real colors and details, that filter (while also counting blue filter for cold places like russia except Alaska or olive green to Brazil) becomes their reality and misconceptions of the world state begin to arise So yeah, those film filters have their uses to evoque a feeling, but when its constantly applied to certain places (like in the movie "James Bond Spectre" at the first "carnaval" for the day of the dead holliday) its starting to edge very well into segregation and elitism

[@CogitoErgoSumFortis]

Also a tip on safety: don't go near the drug trade. If you don't buy, if you don't sell, if you don't go around looking for trouble you will most certainly won't find any danger. I've lived most of my life in Toluca and either me or my family have experienced any sort of danger, except for a couple of incidents with armed robbery which happened to family members, but that is something you'd expect anyplace on earth (a cousin actually got mugged in Paris having lived her entire life in Mexico City without a single incident, so go figure)

[@marioantoniocrespoMexican92]

My favorite flag 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽 Born Guanajuato very proud of it! My favorite singers are from Mexico & favorite food is made in Mexico 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Mexican pride

[@ernestomondragonromero3024]

Many Americans think 💭 Mexico is only coast 🏖 or a desert 🏜 but NO at all! 32 Different States, 32 state capital cities + those that are big without being the capital, is the 7th place globally with more UNESCO heritage sites, the highest in the Americas

[@danalbi2021]

I am from CDMX (Mexico City), from Colonia Roma. But I have been in Europe for almost 20 years (Germany), I have been in many european countries and have met many people from all over the world (mostly europeans). In 99% of the time this is what people think about Mexico: 1. They do kot know where Mexico is 2. If they do, they think we are somewhere next to Argentina or Brazil 3. They think we dont speak Spanish, people think we speak mexican (some kind of mayan-aztec language) 4. If they know something about Mexico, all they know is that Mexico is an ugly, dry/desert place, mega poor, in war.... 5. They have NO idea about our history, culture, art... all they know is what american movies/series and news say about Mexico.... It does not matter where I go...people think the same. ***and that includes Spain....they know that we speak spanish but they have NO idea where Mexico is, etc...they think we are somewhere in south America Is sad but is true... I wish I had the money to start a campain against american movies and series...I mean, for about 60 years they show how ugly, poor, dangerous etc...Mexico is..... SAD !!!

[@marknotmike]

I lived around Mexico for 2 months while I got my temporary residence visa finalized. I got a pretty bad case of dysentery from "street" food/drinks (jamaica/hibiscus tea). So it does happen! But the vast majority of places were great.

[@ICorro007]

It has only made you stronger. Haha - jokes aside, can happen, it’s good you recovered well.

[@Ms666slayer]

If you eat frequently enough you will get immunity to any parasite from street food XD

[@FilosParaSofia]

Mexican here. My advise, if it is a new place, do not drink water and ask your tacos without cilantro. Also, make sure ti chew very well. Happy Street eating!

[@marvinracer88]

As a mexican myself, I never drink water from the sink, most of the people never do, but at some places they wash their vegetables and herbs with sink water without de-infection substances. Some of us never eat at those places, so yeah, it does happen.

[@TheMasterd333]

Living in Mexico is great as long as you don't earn a mexican salary

[@termita358]

With money, any place can be great.

[@diazjose562]

This statement is not true. What about living at China where they tell you how to live and have so many limitations.

[@L0_V]

Your brain helps too.

[@thinkcasting3182]

Why Andy never reports on The Free Republic of Liberland, I don't know....

[@L0_V]

@@thinkcasting3182 hahaha, true … the legal would be insightful…

[@luzyfercervantes8955]

As a Mexican been aware about the massive number of Americans/canadians to want to come to live in Mexico since the last years, I have an advice for you. Learn to speak spanish. Not just for work, please DON'T GENTRTIFY zones or neighborhoods, make a real effort to integrate to the culture and the community where you going to live. We, the Mexicans are open an warm people and proud of our culture and we want to share it whit all of you. Just be kind in return.

[@enriquejaimes3368]

I am from Mexico City and I love hearing you talking about it because I really liked to live there. Now I am living in the US but I will be back for sure. I agree with you, Mexico is not a country for showing off expensive stuff. I certainly would not drive the car or the motorcycle I do in the US down in Mexico, but if you move around practicing stealth wealth principles, you will definitely enjoy and get the best out of it.

[@user-ts7yg7xu3e]

Translation: it's a dangerous s**thole where you have to hide your money and never enjoy it. Great selling point. No thanks.

[@vwchan841]

See, then Mexico is not "all that" if you have to hide your Rolexes or Porsches. In SE Asia countries, I saw Lambos, Ferraris everywhere and of course there are high end shops dotting every mall or block. If you have to hide or do anything that you normally can do freely otherwise that is a take-away plain and simple.

[@LJ-jq8og]

@@vwchan841 You make a fair point but I have learned I dont NEED to show off wealth ! That NEED to me is a "personal problem"

[@vwchan841]

@@LJ-jq8og Obviously, we don't show off wealth for the sake of just showing it off. I could care less about my Rolex. To me, safety is #1 above all when it comes to living in another country. Anything else, doesn't matter. Remember, if we have the money to live anywhere why on earth would we gamble with our precious lives? That's right, we wouldn't.

[@LJ-jq8og]

@@vwchan841 I agree in part. But perhaps because I am older and "been there" I no longer see the need for a Rolex, or anything like that. Perhaps an Apple Watch for the health aspects, etc. but even that I would wear covered with a sweat band too. Look at what the WOKEsters have done to the "blue-cities" in US. We are down the toilet thanks to the demo-rats. Makes many of these previously less desirable (safety-wise)_ countries look more desirable every day.

[@dmc7373]

Since the country IS poor, the US or European immigrants gentrifies the areas, making locals to move. That is happening in San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato. Finding a place to rent as a student is difficult because most places are Airbnb or in someway owned by immigrants. Obviously, earning Dollars or euros and spending pesos it's a great deal, but for locals means high prices and nowhere to live.

[@karlareyes3415]

Viva México cabrones!!!!

[@EmmanuelZaher]

Gentrification, foreigners ruining lives for Mexicans, cheaper for foreigners but cost of living increases drastically for locals causing Mexicans to move away since they can no longer afford to live where foreigners settle. Working illegally in Mexico, not paying taxes, and the list goes on…

[@BlazeGuitarLessons]

I've been to many different parts of Mexico and I could definitely live in certain parts. One of the biggest misconceptions I've seen about it is that the whole country is the same. Couldn't be further from the truth!

[@enriquejaimes3368]

That is exactly what I always try to explain to Americans. Most of them think about Mexico as the desert from Speedy Gonzales cartoons, which btw, we have in the north but the center and south of the country is a whole different world.

[@user-ts7yg7xu3e]

Somalia and the Sudan has some decent places too. But to live there you need to be insane.

[@vegassincity702]

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[@shiroumxm2052]

@@user-ts7yg7xu3e México is nowhere like Somalia

[@gabrielclark1425]

@@enriquejaimes3368 oh no, Americans are very much aware of these geographical differences, because America is very much the same.

[@MSE9107]

What if we don’t want more Americans moving here ? It used to be nice and we would get all the cool laid back Americans with a lot of appreciation for our culture but since the digital nomad movement started, we get a bunch of stereotypical entitled jerks, and they are contributing to an increasingly more expensive life in my city without realizing or caring. And it’s not like they care about the culture. Seems like they could not care less of what place they are in as long as it’s cheap. Believe me, the resentment and hostility against the new comers is growing, and it’ll keep getting worse for you if we keep getting those entitled jerks.

[@bastianhickey]

Ajijic and Merida, best cities for foreings and non spanish speakers to get started. Also, Merida was cataloged the 2nd safest city in the Americas over all US cities, and also San Miguel de Allende was no.1 city to live in the world.

[@Gtnl1986]

Didn't mention Monterrey you can see Ferraris lambos and other exotic cars driving around especially in San Pedro

[@abelardog6780]

México is the beter best in the world. Heave every thing. Good weather, Culture, food, history, architecture, dreams places, fauna and flora, decert, tropics, volcanoes, moutains, places take from a story, all kinds a fruit, tequila, gaucamole and chili, nobel-hearted people and much, much more. Greetings people.😢

[@davidjamesshaver]

Buenas tardes desde Canadá, Abelardo :)

[@abelardog6780]

@@davidjamesshaver ¡Muy buenas tardes!

[@VagabondJohnBowler]

Andrew, I’m a big fan although FAR outside your target demographic, I currently hold 2 passports (U,S. & Ireland). I agree with most of your analysis and have a couple of expat friends who have made that move and quite happy

[@VagabondJohnBowler]

Continued… However, since the first part of this year, I have been hearing disturbing news about the Mexican government making random changes to visa programs and residency rules for expats which seem to lack consistency in their enforcement. Do you have any insights into where they are trying to head with these changes?

[@jeffreybryant4243]

I stayed in La Ventana BCS Mexico most of last winter I loved it. People were friendly no issues of any kind

[@jorgecuevas8843]

As a Mexican, i have the need to warn everyone who wishes to move here before they do. This "we're not all poor" mentality isn't an answer to the: Is My country poor? Question. Half of our country is poor, and ignoring that problem actually makes it way worse. Therefore, beware of violence, because it does'nt distinguish income at all. I don't know a single friend who hasn't had a single terrible experience with robbers, cartels or gangs... Please value safety above anything else, cause living with fear isn't living

[@BLANCOYNEGROFILMS]

Estoy totalmente de acuerdo contigo, por más que lo quieran hacer ver así, México no es un paraíso.

[@lordpickle65]

C'mon, im a Mexican and never had a bad experience, been gunpoint assaulted or whatever the frick, tho I know a handful people that have had unpleasant experiences, it depends on the area you are in mostly

[@TiPitSgtBuddy]

People learn English in Mexico in the same way as learning Spanish in the US/Can. I'm a French Canadian teaching English in Cancun rn. I couldn't speak Spanish 2 months ago when I arrived and now, even after losing my phone, I can get around while talking to Mexicans and getting more English speakers to talk to in the worse of cases. English and French have a lot of influence on Mexican Spanish. Many words are identical but with a different pronounciation. The greatest hurdle to learning is understanding what sounds they expressed. Spanish people speak fast, but Cancun Mexicans speak fast and often not too clearly. Get integrated in Playa del Carmen and you will have all the English/French speakers to help you out. (if you ever go to Cancun or the general area and want to chat, I can help. You will find that Mexicans are eager to help, even without asking for money)

[@marvinracer88]

We don't ask for money to help others. Mexican people are usually kind per se without expecting something back.

[@gabyontiveros7753]

it is not Spanish it is Latin Spanish is a dialect of Latin that is why there are similar words when that word comes from Latin

[@SanchezFrank21]

I think you pretty much hit the nail on the head. Also there’s massive foreign investments currently happening

[@alixandrinafortis5044]

A very nice city 4 hours north of Mexico City with an international corporate presence, certainly firmly middle class, not unusual to see Mercedes Benz cars owned by locals, great hospitals, etc. is Santiago de Queretaro. There is a lively arts presence. A foreigner is not ogled. Very low crime. Everything that a retired New Yorker would be intetested in for a first city to move to in Mexico. Local trips to Miguel de Allende and other locales on luxury buses very inexpensive. The Los Alamos, section 2, area and the Los Alamos area in general is lovely with beautiful homes and restaurants and cafes with a great feel to them. Juriquilla is another very nice area. Not necessarily rustic. I do like rustic, but as I age, I find that visiting it is better than living in it. For example, cobblestone streets are great to look at, but if you are older, nothing beats real sidewalks, nice and wide and flat. Lol You can get a permanent residency visa from your local city Mexican Consulate without actually having a residence in Mexico. For this they do have a more stringent financial requirement, but nothing exhorbitant by any means, circa $145k. Weather is warm and dry in the day and 50s to 60s at night. Excellent airport too. Check it out.

[@BLANCOYNEGROFILMS]

I’m sorry to contradict you but those that have Mercedes Benz cars are not middle class.

[@alixandrinafortis5044]

@@BLANCOYNEGROFILMS Ah! Of course not. I meant only to list things I have observed, not to link middle class with Mercedes Benz. I was unclear, but hard to detail everything in a comment. Only meant to give a general impression, as I canvas places in Mexico where I could live safely and have intellectual and artistic venues closeby. I feel that Q comes closest, in a microcosm, to what would be comfortable for me. Of course, I define safety by New York City standards which probably differs from other Americans.

[@michaelbfree2run883]

Mexico City at 7400ft, that's higher than most Colorado towns!

[@ivanThaOoze]

it's fine once your lungs get used to it. if you're out of shape it will be a bit of challenge but not bad.

[@tonyclemens4213]

I found driving in Los Angles worse than Mexico City.

[@maxsportsman2416]

Wise words: Do some proper research before moving/traveling/visiting to a foreign city. Doing a bit of due diligence goes a long way. Also, exercising common sense and good judgement never hurt anyone. Best wishes to my fellow world travelers. God bless 🤘

[@mariescott9853]

Mexico is too close to the U.S.

[@enriquejaimes3368]

Yeah, that is our curse as Mexicans

[@planetguantanamo]

True!

[@iamstartower]

actually thats one of the advantages... always close to home if you have a home in both contries...

[@zzospreyzz55]

more importantly, too close to California

[@anthonyzzz3013]

​@@iamstartower not everyone lives in the US

[@e.g.726]

This is unbelievable! Sure! You love it here when you come on vacation for a couple of weeks... but living here... YOU ALL DONT KNOW WHAT YOUR SAYING!!! IT IS A MESSSSS!!!!

[@jennyandrievna4627]

I saw an article yesterday in the LA Times that locals are starting to resent American expats in Mexico City. Would love to get your thoughts on this!

[@marvinracer88]

That would not surprise me at all, I've seen a huge boom of americans living here that weren't around, say, 5 years ago.

[@jennyandrievna4627]

@Noé A. Herrera Gracias por la explicación. Esto tiene sentido. Incluso en los Estados Unidos, durante la pandemia, los neoyorquinos se mudaron a las ciudades más pequeñas y aumentaron los precios de los bienes raíces.

[@ricardodiazdeleon134]

Great video, but you didn't address one very important misconception: The vast majority of Mexicans do NOT celebrate 5 de Mayo!🤠 Joking aside, do not drink tap water 🪱, we usually buy water "garrafones" (18.5 L jugs) that get replenished at your home every week or on demand. You CAN get pretty sick (tapeworms for example) from drinking tap water so don't do that.

[@tbobtbob330]

Ensenada, where I live, averages highs of around 80 degrees in August.

[@Californiansurfer]

My parents retired in mexico 1995 2005. They had there two story house built and my parents had to get their Mexican citizenship to purchase land and the new home. They lived in jilotipiec and they loved it. Well, my parents are in spritual wold today, but at 62, I am thing of doing same.. Downey California “ Mexicano Beverly Hills”❤❤❤

[@LaslowSanchez]

It’s a good thing that you guys have a better lifestyle in here. But as a mexican it’s a struggle to have prices be driven up by your sole presence. Gentrification it’s going overdrive thx to you