THE REAL DANGERS WE FACE IN MEXICO

[@TangerineTravels]

Happy Saturday amigos! What is your FAVORITE holiday tradition this time of year? 🦃🎄🎁🍷😍

[@gerardocantu9702]

Getting drunk with friends. 🤪

[@javila...]

Growing up, this would be the day, my Nana & aunts would get together and make tamales, dozens and dozens. Of the 8-10 of us there, each would end up taking 10-12 dozen to give as gifts. But tamales weren't the only thing cooking, albondegas and menudo were usually on the menu too!

[@arturosalascabrera7694]

Día de Muertos. I had a blast this last día de muertos, Went to Chapultepec, then with some friends to watch some luchas (Wrestling) and my first time ever drinking. That was an amazing night

[@microtyger]

.. a Traditional homemade Thanksgiving dinner! 🌿💜 🍗 ~ 🦃 ~ 🍲 💜🌿

[@Paola-jf2qf]

Tangerine Travels Posadas. I hope you go to a lot this year and drink "ponche."

[@juliemignard8448]

I am 73 years old and moved to Mexico when I was 54. One thing I knew since I was young was everybody dies, and after I decided to live here permanently, I knew I would die here. I live in a place where lots of elderly come for retirement. I have known over 30 people who have died here. Some were from violence, some from accidents, some from medical errors, most from typical old age deaths. In the same time my relatives and friends in the US have had similar experiences. Seven dead in my family alone. Life just is that way, it ends. So do not decide to come to Mexico or stay away from Mexico based on fear, fear is a waste of time.

[@bertkelly7650]

So, just poo poo the things that can kill you? Alrighty then. : (

[@juliemignard8448]

@@bertkelly7650 Oh Bert, don't be silly. Of course not. On the other hand, if you are so afraid of everything that you cannot leave your comfort zone and just hide all your life, you are still going to die anyway. And think of all the fun and adventure you are going to miss out on.

[@satclass9632]

Julie Mignard words of wisdom 🙌🏼

[@mytrishadvisor2331]

Well said!!

[@ahuvaphillips1580]

@@juliemignard8448 I like the way you put this. Be smart, but there is no way to avoid dying. Look at the risks and rewards, look at your heart, then make a decision.

[@patriciasalinas7308]

I am Mexican, thank you for helping us by cleaning our reputation in the USA

[@patriciasalinas7308]

kevdogg33a Bienvenidos a Mexico!

[@MountaintopKitchen]

I'm Mexican too. Don't worry, it won't help with the 40% that are Trump-lovers.

[@thomashughes4859]

Hear hear! ¡Oigan oigan!

[@thomashughes4859]

@charlie cheeseface :D

[@Cwra1smith]

@livnlf2thefulst In the USA you can get shot over anything. In Mexico it's usually Cartel or drug related. You can get robbed and killed in both countries if you are in the wrong place at the wrong time. I definitely feel safer driving in the USA. Also, I would never relocate to a country if I couldn't speak their language.

[@javila...]

So... Ever since my fiance and I started talking about going to Mexico we've been hearing some of the things that you probably heard from your family. Thank you for doing what you do! Sharing your videos is better and easier than me having to explain!

[@TangerineTravels]

Our families were the same way before we started traveling/living in Mexico. Glad we can help you out :)

[@klaidenmorad103]

15 years ago when I was going for first time to mexico and just by my self to meet my wife ( back then my girlfriend ) family all my Mexican coworker was telling me all kind stuff a bout danger in mexico and to not go there. by they surprise I went and when I got there and drive all over the places and meet with friendly people over there since then every year mexico is my vacation destination and I can't wait to live there permanently .

[@The2times6]

I have been living in Cancun proper for 2 years now and i feel safer here than when i lived in many areas of toronto, canada or in phoenix az . Bottom line is , don't look for trouble and you won't find it. Great video, as usual. Great points for the newbie to this part of the world.

[@arsgnm10]

If you live in Cancun you dont live in Mexico

[@brucekingfield8439]

I live in Phoenix (which is somewhere you have lived), and married a Honduran. As you know, every day in Phoenix the news leads off with the murders, robberies and violent crimes of the day. He said the local news is as bad or worse than the murder capital of the world.

[@brucekingfield8439]

Aesthetically Honest watch the local news. Every day there is news of murders, robberies and violent crimes. Not confined to any area. I live in north central Phoenix which has a canal going through it where meth he’d like to live. Not far from me there are $500,000 homes. Two blocks to the north I hear gunshots followed by police helicopters several times a year. Phoenix doesn’t have a good side of town and bad side, there are nice and not so nice neighborhoods throughout. But there has been decay. Metro Center went from being working class to nasty. Same with McDowell to Thomas Road from Scottsdale to Avondale. I’ve seen areas I’d never live expand since moving here. It used to be just South Side and downtown, but the rough areas are all over. You may feel safe but you can feel safe when in fact you’re not.

[@nikkijackson2896]

@@brucekingfield8439 yes because lots people migrated to Phoenix. These people need to live in a city with socioeconomic oppression. I wonder why they don't go too Jaruez Mexico, because the stay away from cartel territories!

[@brucekingfield8439]

Nikki Jackson well the meth heads wandering around didn’t come from Mexico. People forget the biggest drug consuming country is the US.

[@GS.9093_Mart]

Other danger of mexico is being tempted to adopt a street dog

[@Dianna10]

🙋🏻‍♀️😆 guilty 🤣

[@ogadlogadl490]

GS 93 Sooo true!!

[@mexicanspec]

I lost count over my 20 years here how many adopted me. I still have 4 though.

[@rafaelgalindo4794]

That will be very dangerous for me. I can't see a stary dog and not wanting to bring it home with me.

[@raquelhernandez1209]

Meeeee....lol my grandmother thought I was nuts because the people in Mexico including my grandmother just ignore the animal's...but I wanted them allllllll....

[@noahrodriguez4657]

I don't care about the cartels and I don't care about the bad, I love Mexico and I want to know every corner

[@nikkijackson2896]

Move to Juarez Mexico

[@elloko8303]

@@nikkijackson2896 or to Cuauhtemoc Chihuahua jejeje

[@garou136]

An important aspect of Mexican life was told to me by an American small hotel owner that had been in Mexico over 30 years. To quote him: "in México, you own you". Don't take anything for granted. There is little if any safety net like welfare and medicaid like in the US, although I understand that's changing. The greatest safety net for Mexicans is family, extended and otherwise. Perhaps that is why families are so close there. It really is part of the fabric that holds Mexican society together. The other part about "you owning you" is that the efforts you make to build and create something can be very rewarding. Foreigners in Mexico are nothing new and the expat communities run the gamut from gated residential districts to younger entrepreneurs and artists that feel at home there and are fairly integrated into the larger Mexican community. It's also an economic bonus so I, for one, found very little hostility from the locals. In fact, they can be some of the most polite and considerate people on earth. Of course being a pretty big country, there are all kinds. What is unique about Mexico is that it has one foot in an almost medieval past and the other in an entire first world modernity simultaneously. An appreciation for the culture is taken as a huge compliment and will endear you to the people forever. Just my two cents.

[@SandraWade666]

@@brayan8346 and it's getting worse, with Trump. Trump is in the process of repealing the ACA. That alone will throw millions of people off health insurance, including myself. I may be heading down to Mexico soon!

[@grandmalovesmebest]

@@brayan8346 or dying from lack of treatment if you have poor insurance like medicare or no insurance. they say emergency rooms in the US have to treat you but i never found that to be true. they will let you sit there until you starve or keel over, then step over you saying you are acting.😡

[@ZeRowe]

That why I like your channel!.. You’re never afraid to “go there”! To tell the truth about possible dangers.. Many other channels try to make it sunshine and paradise... I have heard some of same things up here in the States about the possibility of bad blood regarding the cartel event.. Thanks for keeping it real! Commen sense should always prevail.. 😎🤔

[@SpanishandGo]

Great overview, guys! These are definitely more present dangers in Mexico. May got dengue last year and it was horrible. Cheers! -Jim

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

So much great information as usual. I would add: Watch out for lurking fellow KZbinrs to that list. Thanks again for the plug you guys. You’re the best!

[@thomashughes4859]

I love when the "Creators" work as a worldwide team! Right on guys!!!

[@Dianna10]

I'm Mexican American born and raised in Chicago. I'm so used to all these shootings happening around us that my husband is trying to convincing me to move to Mexico. I love Mexico but still hesitant as we are used to receiving a good salary. Hopefully we can make the move soon.

[@rhurtadorh32]

You must of live in the south side of chicago, am mexican american as well and same as you i was born and raised in my chicago as well. And chicago its not bad just in certain areas like the south side of chicago. Between mexico and chicago or usa id rather stay here in usa.

[@rhurtadorh32]

But mexico its pretty fucked up. El k diga k en mexico no hay violencia es mejor k se kiten la venda de los ojos. Gro michoacan gnto sinaloa durango sonora jalisco esta rodiado de pura delicuencia i eso es sin mencionar otros estados o pueblitos. Yo e hido a mexico es bonito pero mi tierra es chicago.

[@rhurtadorh32]

Javier Aizpuru no es necesario que yo conosca a mexico. I ahora resulta que eres maestro de lectura?

[@rhurtadorh32]

Kise escribir maestro de escritura no vaya ser que me corrijas por poner lectura i no escritura.

[@georgemx1175]

Como decía mi abuela : si no puedes evitar el peligro, adaptate a el peligro Mentira mi abuela nunca dijo eso xd

[@chicopico3845]

I love how you guys always do such a nice of job of being kind and thoughtful when describing Mexico. Thanks for your help for allowing others to see that it is not the lawless , violent place some of the media may portray it to be.

[@eliteultra9]

Hi tangerineeees!, I really love your videos!, Mexican here!, You got almost everything right, except for a few minor details, as we both being on the North American region we both have really similar laws and regulations, actually in my experience laws in some Mexican cities or state can be as strict and babyssitiest as the ones in the US or even worse, there are a BUNCH of laws, you can be fined for doing basically anything from touching zebra crosswalks with your car , simply drinking on the street or being to lousy , with that being said there are a BUNCH and very STRICT regulation and codes for construction that comply with the most strict international laws, but that depends on the state and city you're in, so of you by any means get hurt due to insufficient or unclear signs on a private or public construction or government repair work the right thing for you to do is sue, and most likely you will win, for example ,. Due to a pothole on a periférico here in Puebla the rims of my , my tire and the front bumper got wrecked so a sued the government and won the 100% of the repair cost of my cars a long with 1 year maintenance for my car , so what is the thing here? Or laws protects in many many ways, but not everyone is aware of, not everyone believes it and most importantly it's really expensive for you to got court, so only a certain amount of people can do it . Along with that back then Mexican justice system was based on the assumption of guiltyness that changed in 2017 to the same system as the one that's used in the US so we have presumption of not guiltyness , and last but not least there a TON of road rage, and at least for cities as you said we complaint and we get mad at people that does that, we have a complex transit law system and regulations , there is not a culture for doing such things as cutting some off that way, that's wrong and we as Mexican hate that, but in towns or rural Municipios they seem to avoid the law in general , that's basically aside from that, everything else you got it right even the salsas part, me being Mexican learnt that trick, if they tell you that it's just a little spicy then it's hot as fuck . ! Greetings from Puebla from a Proud Mexican! My wife and I love your channel! !

[@ErnestoHerreraLegorreta]

Regarding the american family that was killed by the Cartel in Chihuahua: What lies behind this unfortunate tragedy is quite a bit more convoluted as you correctly (even if somewhat subtly) imply. The family in question--the LeBarons--are Mormons who emigrated to Chihuahua, Mexico in late 1800's in order to preserve some aspects of their religion which they were no longer admitted in Utah. By the way, the former presidential candidate Mitt Romney's father was born in this community and he himself is a close relative of the murdered family. As you guys have clearly shown over the past two years through your wonderful videos, there is definitely no persecution or even animosity of any sort towards american citizens residing anywhere in Mexico, also attested by the almost two hundred years of continued peace enjoyed by various Mennonites communities which have also chosen to make Mexico their home, and the thousands of american citizens, like yourselves, who each year choose to relocate to Mexico for a variety of reasons. In fact, since about 4 or 5 years ago, the yearly number of *documented* immigrants from the USA to Mexico surpassed that of immigrants from Mexico to the USA. Also as you correctly point out, the issue behind the fate of THAT PARTICULAR FAMILY/COMMUNITY (the LeBarons) is that they have been ACTIVELY involved in a sort of war with the local cartel for over a decade now, a fact recognized by american reporters as far back as 2012 as this excellent video/documentary attests: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqGsqpR_fdh9mMU A striking and quite informative video which kind of offers a counterpoint to your video by showing how IF YOU ARE STUPID ENOUGH TO BE CANDIDATE TO THE DARWIN AWARDS (again, kind of a darwinian natural selection :-D) then Mexico can actually be the most dangerous place on Earth.

[@mexicanspec]

I do believe they were killed in the eastern part of Sonora.

[@karinachavez2803]

Ernesto Herrera Legorreta that’s why as long as you’re not involved in anything bad or illegal then you will be okay on that part

[@ErnestoHerreraLegorreta]

@@karinachavez2803 And everywhere else too, for that matter. I live in northern Veracruz - southern Tamaulipas...and since around 2008 until about 3 or 4 years ago, this part of Mexico was arguably the most dangerous of all due to the war between the Zetas and the Gulf Cartel.

[@ErnestoHerreraLegorreta]

@@Mad-Angel-1980 "we all..."

[@ErnestoHerreraLegorreta]

@@AC-fv7kt Perhaps it is your own reading of my original comment that's not accurate: ”...In fact, since about 4 or 5 years ago, the yearly number of ---> *documented*

[@vanscoyoc]

Perfect timing Jordan at 21:49 talking about dogs being lured over the fence with bad meat, a dog show up in the background and is passed by a police car!

[@jefftrag1956]

In 24 years of lots of driving in all parts of Mexico I bet I have paid "la mordita" 30 to 40 times. I have had them take my drivers license and then told me they did not know where I should go to pay the ticket or where my driver license would be.. I paid the mordita. If you are not at home when you get stopped the hassle of figuring out how to pay the ticket makes it so much easier to pay the cop. They always say that it can not be paid by mail so you might have to stay until the next day just to pay the ticket. It is also much cheaper to pay the cop. I always act like they are my best friend, smile a lot, shake their hand and negotiate. I also only keep a small quantity of money in my wallet so they think I am broke. I hate paying la mordita but damn it is so much easier, faster and cheaper.

[@annamarieromano3882]

True, easier, but we were stopped 3x in 2 hours in Mexico City....my husband, an x U.S. Marine was so frustrated by the 3rd stop that i was concerned he might explode....and we had run out of cash by the 3rd stop so of course the cop suggested we drive him to the atm, OUR ATM! And we did but it was a VERY UNCOMFORTABLE RIDE, like being in a small plane with TREMENDOUS turbulance....my children were bouncing around like jumping beans as Charlie would not slow down for the topas on the way to the bank and wraved threw traffic like a LUNATIC!! But the cop got his $$ and left without incident FINALY!!

[@stebanmendez8229]

Jeff Trag I have lived in the USA for quite some time now every time I get pull over for driving while “brown” is not that easy to get out of it either you don’t pay a mordida but you have to go court pay your ticket, lose a day of work, and if you have to pay a lawyer, let’s say driving without insurance, you ad all up and it gets more expensive than a mordida!!!!

[@peggyhijerry8749]

Thank you for being honest!

[@Cwra1smith]

@@stebanmendez8229 It's important to give them no reason to stop you. Check all your lights, have insurance, and obey the laws. My daughter got a DUI and called me from jail. They stopped her because her plates had expired. How stupid can you get? She learned a very expensive lesson and not just not to drink and drive.

[@buscandolaverdad6888]

I like watching some videos of cops that made things up in the US... like put drugs in your car,tell you is a routine stop,you light plate is of, even though is on,for having a air freshener hanging in the mirror,and if you are black, oh crap, you are in SERIOUS problems,I guess they call it, driving while black,and I know they have a very high chances of getting shot in a traffic stop,or the other phrase that stick with me, is that they say that cops in US are trigger happy, whatever that means 🤪 I guess we all have issues with police hahaha

[@kidsperspectivefamilytrave9184]

Fantastic list and very accurate! I think your list of real dangers could be applied to many developing countries. So glad you included the danger of deep holes in the ground, missing manhole covers etc. even on the sidewalks. We have seen this in many countries and it is a real danger when walking around--especially after dark.

[@thomashughes4859]

21:57 - Notice the driver respected the dog's right to cross the street. I thought that was really cool! ¡Vivan los Tangerines! ¡Viva México! Fun video, guys, and very, very fair. I have been here for some 12 years, and JUST LIKE THE US, if you keep your head on your shoulders, stay out of "bad neighbs", and use common sense, you're in like tacos!

[@Elsagwene]

That was so cute. Lol

[@stebanmendez8229]

I think the real danger for tourists is running out of money!!! After having too much fun you woke up and realize that you only have 10 bucks left omg!

[@TheBuddyShowWorldwide]

Thanks for your very entertaining and enlightening videos! I intend to retire to Guadalajara next year, not drive, sip tequila and slap mosquitos.

[@TheBuddyShowWorldwide]

Oh, and mescal.

[@peggyhijerry8749]

I hope to.

[@elchegos]

The mosquitoes are not everywhere here in Mexico, not even in the same city, you just have to look for places that are away from water bodies and abandoned lots. If you go to live into the rainforest (or a very humid and hot city) obviously you're gonna get mosquitoes! Too bad those are the most beautiful places here in Mexico.

[@apachetribeswearealive2313]

Slap mosquitos..lol

[@shyb3rt]

@@elchegos Mosquitos and the diseases they can carry is my main concern about visiting and possibly moving to Mexico, if I can find a good spot for health reasons, and other deadly bugs/insects/scorpions etc.. Does "away from water" include all coastal/beach places or more lakes and humid jungle etc? Any suggestions on places that don't have mosquitos anytime during the year (and hopefully away from the biggest cities). Anywhere suggestable in Yucatán/Quintana Roo area?

[@marshall4759]

Most of the "Bad" things people experience are near border towns. Tijuana, Nogales, Juarez, etc. I dont stop or hangout within 70 miles of the border.

[@TangerineTravels]

I believe that. Mexico changes a LOT the closer you get to the border.

[@greenzone5146]

Add Nuevo Laredo to that list. Some guys claiming to be Zetas tried to force us to pull over there. Who knows what for. Fortunately we got away and they ended up stopping someone else. Kidnapping is a real danger there. Once I get away from the border, i feel perfectly safe.

[@usefulstuff8435]

Reynosa Is the worst. Drive quickly through it and only by day.

[@jeremyraw8445]

The texas border towns such as reynosa, Progresso is safe go there early in the day leave before 10 pm ur good.

[@davidholt1250]

I lived in the USA for 24 years and was never mugged, attacked or threatened. Then I moved back to supposedly much safer Australia and within three months I was threatened with a knife and almost got into two fights for no reason other than aggressive people. My message is you just cannot tell for the most part where there is danger and where there is not.

[@DaaYay]

Well Done! You definitely have the knowledge that comes only with experience! I usually never comment but that deserves recognition! Love the videos!

[@keyworthgraphics]

love the bit about "natural selection" and "...about 1/2 of your subscribers" ha ha ha ha you guys slay me

[@christel6462]

Awesome vid guys. You inspire me to pack up & move to Mexico, I'm in Sydney Australia, abit far. I travelled to Mexico City in January & also Cancun after a trip to LA, Vegas & San Fran. I absolutely adored Mexico City & Cancun & didnt want to leave lol!

[@ThatLiftGuy]

We just got back from our trip in Mexico, was in Oaxaca the same time as you guys. We found 99.9% of all Mexicans very friendly. Such a beautiful country. Sumidero Canyon, Hierve el Agua, Isla Holbox, Chichén Itza, Palenque. We even got to swim with Green Turtles and later that day see over 100 Hatch and swim into the sea. Will definitely be returning to explore the western side.

[@garyduran1]

Meanwhile in the last 24 hours here in the 🇺🇸 we have had two school shootings inn which three children have died.

[@garyduran1]

@Anthony Princeton very true indeed. Stay away from drugs in Mexico and you will most likely not run across cartels. Go about daily life in 🇺🇸 and you or someone you love may be killed by a normal person. No cartels needed

[@rodrigog2805]

@@garyduran1 That is the main difference, I personally had the opportunity to live in the US as I work a big US company in Mexico, which I refused because of mass shootings, I know I am one of the lucky guys but I also have a family. My 3 young kids are safer here in Guadalajara living their normal lifes than in the US where a shooting can happen at any school. I have never had drug related problems as I have never been involved with any drug cartel neither has any of the dozens of people I know.. but Mexico has 120 million people and many will go for the easy buck, those are the ones in the headlines making Mexico look bad... do not compare deaths vs deaths .. compare drug addicts in US vs Drug related violence in Mexico.. you will find your coorelation.

[@riffraff2770]

Great video. Best part was getting upstaged by the dog at 21:45!

[@msdenisereynolds]

I LOVE Mexico so much! I've been to Cabo, Mazatlan, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo, Cozumel ,Mahahual, and Cancun. I'd love to move there or someday retire there. I love the videos you guys share. Thank you!

[@MyTrishAdvisor]

22:03 panucho stopping traffic!! 😂😂😂 The cutest little black and white dog ever! Great video guys!! TOPES are SCARY!!! These are the REAL dangers! Thanks friends!!

[@ErnestoHerreraLegorreta]

:-D I noticed that too. And life goes on as if nothing had happened...Only in Mexico.

[@MyTrishAdvisor]

@@lupitacajero7185 speed bumps!

[@markmontpetit8513]

Really enjoyed the video again! Back in Mexico City in a few days, then Puerto Morelos on Monday. Looking forward to trying the place you stopped by for drinks!

[@javiermorales6543]

Hola mandarinas , me alegra que estén nuevamente en mi México lindo y querido y que disfruten de sus bonitos lugares , aunque con algunos inconvenientes , como Mexicano que soy se de las picaduras de alacrán o escorpión es muy doloroso , duele mucho y tarda en quitarse pero no pasa nada aún sin antídoto , se de las picaduras de abejas , avispas , jicotes y de hormigas, de avispas hay varias clases de avispas unas pequeñas y unas muy grandes , de hormigas lo mismo pequeñitas pero doloroso unas medianas y de color rojo el dolor es más intenso y otras hormigas muy grandes quizás una pulgada de grandes y el dolor es muy intenso pero no pasa nada solo mantengan la calma y claro deben alejarse de donde se encuentra el nido por lo regular árboles podridos , sean felices y disfruten , cuidense mucho.

[@BucketListTravellers]

Really well thought out points. I knew dengue fever was serious, but the possible implications that you mentioned are pretty scary!

[@johnboy488]

My 1st trip to mexico was last year and loved it , I'm heading back this coming February to try Cozumel, when I went last year all my friends told me to stay on my resort , I did not listen and went to playa de carmen among other places and had a great time , this trip I'm going with 12 friends , cant wait , great video , keep them coming..... much appreciated

[@MountaintopKitchen]

When I lived in Chapala, scorpions were a daily sighting. In fact, the island in Lake Chapala is called "Isla de los Alacranes" or Scorpion Island! Ouch!

[@marksmith8817]

Great Video!!!! Thank u guys soooooo much!!!! LOTS of questions answered for my wife and myself 👍🏾

[@matthewconner463]

Mark Smith 👍🏾👍🏾GREAT INFO

[@edwardwest6987]

Great vid. Guys. Keep up the great work and look forward to having a drink with y when we get in the area!

[@samscorgie3484]

I know this is an old video,, but just had to comment and say how cool this is! I was just at the park you guys are in at the beginning of this video for my daily run and workout because now I live in puerto morelos!! It’s already changed quite a bit just from a few years ago when you guys were there! :0 Mexico is changing FAST. Huge thank you, and Maddie, and now May as well! for all the great and informative content in Mexico :)

[@dennishassler605]

Yes, Jordan is correct about the roads and bad drivers in Mexico. I had a taxi driver that's speeding to deliver me to my destination, because he wants to go so fast. It's not just the young driver, but he's endangering others on the road, too. I love having my own car in Mexico and have a huge SUV that's a perfect narco car. Most drivers are excellent in Mexico, but the roads are hazardous, they always have two lane highways and some of the drivers can be very uneducated and incapable as drivers. There's never a highway with shoulders on the road - if you go off the road you can have a major accident. It's not just you though - drivers are passing where there's curves and no passing, so you could get a head on accident from people that are in a hurry. AND, there's also drunk drivers in Mexico, too, because there's alcoholism, too, and poorly maintained cars - a fatal combination.

[@rafaelcampuzano8701]

Isn't dangerous in the US, that's what my mom's ask me. I live in north Texas an open carry state And yeah I'm scared of west Nile, snakes, road rage, going to concerts, movie theaters and definitely I'm super scared every time I drop my daughter at school.

[@braandoollriios9554]

Love how you’re talking about dogs being killed at 21:54 and then a dog suddenly appears and says “liar I’m alive” haha Great video guys! 👏😍

[@agustincastror]

Good video guys! You pay a traffic ticket on any bank, in most states if you pay the ticket in the five days from the date it was issued, you get a 50% discount. I hope this is useful. There are only a very few traffic violations that require that your vehicle is impound, like D.U.I, driving without a driver's license, not having the emissions checked, it is 2 times a year, pending on your plate's last digit, if there is a circulation ban due to high air pollution in a big city like Mexico, it is called "violacion a no circula", meaning you are driving your car on a day you are not allowed, this is mainly a restriction for older cars. And the last you get towed away if you park on a no parking area. And the biggest of them all, if the time on your parking meter expires... they put an "araña" a lock a front tire of your car, although you pay the fine in any OXXO, you have to wait, sometimes a long time for the guys that remove the locks, the fine is, in Mexico City $400.00 but it must be paid with cash! do pay the parking fees!

[@michaelcampanale6649]

Total Corruption....!!!!

[@josedurazno8371]

I'm mexican and i approve this list, at number6 8:21 i thought i was the only one that was worried about that

[@DBGRIZZZ]

I want to emphasize to WATCH YOUR STEP. The sidewalks are often very narrow and uneven, with holes and cracks, things poking out from buildings or poles, and obscure steps that seem to appear out of nowhere, and are not painted or marked. If you are not watching the ground or your surroundings, it is very likely you will stumble, fall, or get jabbed by something.

[@TheMovemeent]

You guys have been living there for a while and thanks for informing people..I binged of you guys last wknd and I love hidden gems you guys show...

[@RRyan-pq5xd]

hola Tangerinees..Your take on the 'Dangers" of Mexico was right on the mark...you mentioned walking on the sidewalks, with the possibility of tripping into a hole and uneven pavements...but you missed the over hanging air conditioner boxes! My husband is 6 ft. and if he didn't pay attention, a head laceration could be very real. Be aware of your surroundings is good advice. Keep the real stories of Mexico coming. Very informative. Gracias

[@Mr05241948]

As usual continue to appreciate your wise advice backed by your experiences and love your videos. Look forward to every one .

[@TheCookyCutter]

When I was a teenager in the 1960s growing up in Tucson, about an hour’s drive from the border town of Nogales, we often traveled in Mexico. Back then, the advice was never to drive at night because . . . cows sleep on the road. Today, I live in San Miguel de Allende, and the advice is never to drive out of town at night because . . . there is a good chance you may be robbed or carjacked by one cartel or another.

[@raelcortez9508]

This is a great video, I’m a huge fan of you guys. I started visiting my family in Mexico at the age of 8 and totally fell in love with the way of life (mostly the fact that I could legally blow stuff up with fireworks), just the very laid back and relaxed take on most things in life. A very “you do you bro” approach, “I might not like it but it’s also not my business”. I feel like most Americans have this perception that Mexico is nothing more than cartels, donkeys and sombreros. Y’all just do an amazing job of showing different aspects of not only Mexican culture but the differs facets of society that exist with in this diverse country. Thank you for doing these videos and you guys just keep doing you!

[@Bendew]

Thanks so much for making this video! I feel like Mexico is misinterpreted by the US media, and it’s really a lot safer than people think! This video was great & informative

[@timbearse4075]

America is terrible when you listen to the media. I lived in America for 65 years in a multi race family. Sisters with blacks. With Chinese. My daughter with a Spanish hombre. We been to every state in America. Knew sitting at a restaurants if anyone would say a racist comment all hell would happen. Yet media takes 1% and punishes us all. So when I heard the comment from the person. We dont listen to news. I could relate! it's not anything destroying America ...but the news and social media..

[@kristaleigh7190]

My husband and I used to live in San Diego, CA. We would go down to Ensenada in Baja frequently to stay and/or eat at a hotel called Las Rosas (an amazing place if you get a chance to go). We had decided to take some visiting family members down (in 2 cars) to have dinner. When we were coming back, I was in the lead car with my cousin. As my husband was pulling out of the driveway behind me, police lights came on behind him. He pulled over and so did I ( even though my cousin was terrified and screaming for me to keep driving). My husband, mom, dad, and uncle were in the other car. After I pulled over, I immediately noticed that five well armed men had surrounded my husbands car. When they noticed that I had stopped too a police officer, who was obviously in charge, walked to my car and asked me to roll down my window. Now I know my husband (driving the other car) is not the best diplomat in the world so I tried in my broken Spanish to say he was my husband and I needed to wait for him. I was calm, polite and respectful. After he spoke to me, he ordered the four officers around my husbands car to stop and leave. We had been down in Mexico many, many times and this was the first time we experienced anything like that. Was I afraid? Yes I was. Did it stop me from traveling in Mexico? No, it didn't. When you are there you need to realize you are in a foreign country and make sure you are respectful and watching yourself at all times. I don't know if they thought my husband had cut off another car or what. All I know is if you keep your cool and try your hardest to communicate your chances are better in tricky situations.

[@safari9]

Thank you for the information. Good video!

[@AviSandy]

My wife got attacked there on a bus by a drunk women for no reason. Never take an empty bus in Mexico !

[@whereswendy8544]

As a Canadian, I have done many long stays in the PV area and have always felt comfortable and safe there. The sun will burn you, the speed bumps are outrageous, the sidewalks will trip you, the cobbles will turn your ankle if you wear heels. Lack of handrails on stairs. Be sure to hold onto something tightly if you have to stand on the bus.

[@Nooki23]

Thanks M&J this is a really helpful video. On a sidenote, I wanna say the best part of this video is the way Mattie looks at Jordan so lovingly in the first half of the clip....😻

[@needofspirituality2778]

You are awesome guys! I love your videos. Thank you for sharing your experiences. God bless you 🙏💕

[@dashriprock17]

Fantastic update video!!!!!

[@RetiredTony]

You 2 are by far my favorite Youtbers! Great video guys!

[@jdmoore1007]

Thanks for sharing, awesome video! Taking the ferry over to Cozumel for the Holidays?

[@michaelharris6157]

Just went to Baja in April and had a great time, people were nice! Walked the streets of Ensenada and had no issues

[@KorumEmrys]

While we all have different physiology, I have travelled somewhat extensively from SE Asia to Mexico and Central/South America, the sub continent, and elsewhere. I have carried and used :Charcoal tablets" for over 20 years for eating foreign cuisine and while I don't use them now very often, I still carry and periodically use these . They can be found on shelves in Walmart, CVS, Costco, etc, and cost just a few dollars and help to coat ones stomach before eating which may help to absolve some or all of the issues that one amy face in such situations. Just sharing an option which Maddie can research further... Best Always

[@johnnyutah6056]

Do you mean like activated charcoal capsules?

[@gretchen8472]

I have lived in Morelos and Mexico City for the past 35 years, and NEVER had a problem. Yes, there are potholes and topes, but if you follow the law and take precautions, it's very unlikely that you'll have a problem. And (lucky for me) I rarely even get bit by mosquitoes! Love your videos!

[@gretchen8472]

(knocking on wood...LOL)

[@SwiftyTravels]

Is it safe to get mixed drinks with ice? The water used to be of concern for stomach bugs. I haven't been to Mexico since the 90's! Has it changed?

[@TangerineTravels]

In our experience, it's highly unlikely that restaurants or bars will freeze their own ice cubes. They get regular deliveries, sometimes full truckloads, of bagged ice

[@SwiftyTravels]

Tangerine Travels thanks for the quick reply! Im enjoying your channel- love how genuine you are!! Stay safe! 😀

[@stephensteiner8620]

Busted the motor mounts on my Ford Focus last year coming back from Mexico City to Waco Texas! Real danger in Mexico, Topes!!!!!!!!!!

[@toddruth8312]

This video is chock full of great information. Tangerine perspective is on point too. One thing I would add is to do a little (or a lot) of research about where you'll be visiting. Your research can spare you a lot of inconvenience. Yes, you do need a passport to travel to Mexico; you will need to have pesos to spend (go to an ATM in Mexico), and everyone does not speak English. An Uber driver told me that an American passenger had a meltdown because he didn't speak English.

[@BeckyInCa]

Excellent video. Always nice to watch a new video from you two 👍

[@brookgraves368]

When I was in Baja California, many of my Gringo friends did get stopped out of nowhere from police and fined or asked to pay a bribe. I was stopped also in the evening on a dark street, coming out of a Calimax market. The stop signs are not well lit. I did stop, but at the last moment. A police man put his siren and lights on from down the street, behind me. He told me in Spanish that I had made an un-safe stop. He was going to take me to the police station, but than asked for a bribe. I gave him $40. In U.S. dollar. He looked very happy, and let me go. It was pretty scary, to be honest because it was a small dark side street, behind the supermarket. But, the thought of me being hauled off to the police station was equally ad daunting! Moral of the story. Always keep various cash and coins on your person when out and about. And usually, they really like U.S. dollar, but have Pesos with you as well, for tips and donations.

[@samuraihardware7435]

I'll stay in England thanks, I like rain and cold, watery tea is a delight too not to mention boiled food.

[@cristopherramirez8118]

You guys need to clarify some things, probably you don’t understand legal stuff but obviously in a big car crash there’s not going to be cash involved, there’s regular car insurance in all Mexico and it’s mandatory to some vehicles have insurance!

[@TangerineTravels]

We've never been involved in a crash and definitely don't have a great grasp of the laws. The only experience we have is that the process has been explained to us a couple of times, once from a Mexican and once from a gringo. Thanks for the additional details!

[@philrobertson647]

I had the 'manhole' experience in Cabo, walking down a sidewalk and there was a large excavation with no warning, 6ft drop to have your teeth smashed out. But that's what I love about Mexico. Toughen up

[@lorenzamontano6215]

I am so moving to mexico! I feel so unsecured in the 🇺🇸 I don't even want to send my kids to school anymore with all this school shooting is so 😥

[@jafetzamudio5285]

@@screamityeah In Mexico Education is free, University 150 dlls for 6 months, for 4 years, in you live in USA if you dont earn much $$$ to pay rent, you end up at the streets, like LA, NY, living US,. is so hard, but hey you, do owm research

[@adam_da_2025_official]

@@screamityeah 🤡 the pugre America is happening soon 🇺🇸

[@adam_da_2025_official]

@@jafetzamudio5285 u live in poor area oh Mexico this is why you won't get paid it was so hard to go to school because we used to live one of the poorest cities in America

[@lorenzamontano6215]

I wouldn't recommend anyone moving anywhere if you have no savings or property or investment or a good plan on how to live a good and a peaceful life , I think OAXACA is the best place to live the food is the Best!

[@adam_da_2025_official]

@@user-qj6nx9ss7v so violence not as bad Anywhere?

[@susanvp4685]

Great video Maddie & Jordan. I keep telling my husband we should vacation in Mexico 🇲🇽 because of all the great info you are providing. Thanks

[@BillKing3456]

Good topic and you've done, like you consistently do, a great job. And you've gotten lots of comments. I remember you saying in one prior video that you mentioned, almost in passing, that you had been advised, and you have adhered to this advice, to not drive at night between towns. That should have made this list. That's a whole different level of concern than 'stuff like that can happen anywhere' because it seemed to be a blanket statement for all of Mexico. As for dengue fever, which is very serious, is there a vaccine for that and if so, why haven't you both gotten vaccinated by now? Jordan, you in particular, have really taken your lumps down there with a scorpion sting, no less, in the neck, right next to your spinal cord, no less, not to mention the other stuff that has waylaid you for chunks of time. And Maddie, I don't have to tell you, us fair-skinned people really have to watch out for the sun. Final thing, guys, now that you've been down there for a while, how good is your Spanish? Are you 7's (out of 10) or where would you rate yourselves? Stay safe and keep on vloggin'.

[@richardcooper4825]

Another great video Maddie! Really think your haircut looks great Jordon

[@nelsoncasamalhuapa1554]

Thank you for all that great information, wish I could meet you guys!

[@montzma45]

Am so sorry to hear from some of the bad experiences you have had In Mexico I really hope you both play it safe ... Especially no that I know that you people are from Minnesota .. since I love your state and your people .. I had made my home this great state for the last 43 years .. if you ever need some help while in Mexico plz do let me know ..I got friends and relatives all over Mexico Saludos desde Minneapolis be safe you two 💕

[@joefrank3662]

Love it very true & smart with accurate description thanks guy's

[@orianetonnelier1290]

What about travelling through the country by car ? Did you have to plain your trip with precision to not end up in unsafe places ? Did you sometimes feel unsafe in places along the road ?

[@american4174]

I am so happy you live in Mexico now and will stay in Mexico forever.

[@EricJA921]

Thinking about moving to Mexico as well just don’t know when yet lol hopefully soon VIVA MEXICO 🇲🇽

[@fcojavaa]

As someone who has lived in Mexico all of life (I am Mexican) you really made me wonder as to which are this country's biggest dangers. But let's be honest. Crime is one them. And not the least.

[@LordDefekator]

The chikongunya/dengue/zika thing is pretty serious. Those are awful diseases that doesn't existed in Mexico 30 years ago. I work with some engineers from Chiapas, and all haved it at least one of those, so is quite common and horrible at those áreas. Is a real danger i fear.

[@josephtorres3774]

Love you guys! Thanks for all the honest advice based on your experience.But I was taken aback on the home invasions in places like Ajijic where I was planning to visit and possibly retire. Is there a resource there that I can check with to see whether home invasions continue to be a serious problem there? any suggestion appreciated.

[@tomslick08]

Nice video. How's uber down there for the people who don't have a car?

[@TangerineTravels]

Uber doesn't exist in most parts of the Riviera Maya right now. It got chased out by the taxi syndicates

[@TRIPONTHIS]

I'm going soon to get dental work done in Tulum at eurodental, staying at Sirenis resort. It says uber is back and working in mayan riviera is this true?

[@hollyRuizdeChavez]

no Uber here... Taxi syndicate won't let them in. Just grab a Taxi to Tulum as you're already in Akumal. Lived here over 5 years I've never had a problem taking taxis

[@lea1285]

Thank you for sharing the last portion of this video, the American media is not covering the whole story. Stay safe & looking forward to many more fun adventures :)

[@daynevickers1079]

Thanks again for your honest and 'common sense' judgment and opinions. These things 'can' be a real factor, and, although one shouldn't throw caution to the wind, one should not fear the facts and potential pitfalls of life. Having traveled into as many cities as you you have in Mexico, and, hearing your cogent narratives based on real experiences, I certainly appreciate your candor. The ONE question I have is this; based on your experiences, if you were to choose one city in Mexico to live, where would that be?

[@TangerineTravels]

Maddie would probably choose Oaxaca City and I think I'd pick Guadalajara

[@minduck]

Another question: Is flooding much of a problem in Puerto Morelos? We were quite impressed with the flooding in Ajijic / Riberas del Pilar. Roads would disappear! An Uber couldn't get TO our house once and we had to walk across the street and the water was knee deep after about 30 minutes of rain. It was crazy! We were quite happy to start housesitting in the hills where we were too high up to be directly affected by the flooding.

[@TangerineTravels]

Omg that's crazy! When it rains like crazy in Puerto Morelos some roads will definitely be under water. Even in our small Prius C, we've always been able to drive through it and it hasn't prevented us from getting around any part of town. I don't think we got as much rain this year as normal, though, so it's hard for us to say bad flooding would never happen.

[@greenzone5146]

Last time we drove through Nuevo Laredo a couple of guys claiming to be Zetas drove alongside us and tried to force us to stop, saying we needed to pay to come through. We refused to stop and they ended up forcing the car in front of us to stop. We didn't stick around to see what happened. This was just this past September. Anything like that ever happen to you? Yesterday, while I was getting my vehicle searched at a checkpoint yesterday (another fun part of living in Mexico), one of the Federal agents told me that Tamaulipas is one of the most dangerous states in Mexico because of stuff like that.

[@leopoldomartinez489]

Thank you for being honest , and hope you’re having a good life in Mexico.

[@jade8568_VR]

Great video! Thank you guys!! Hey... maybe I missed a video somewhere, but how is Laksa ?? I hope hes OK :)

[@hushnightbatday]

I loved your natural selection comment! (says the guy in a Bat suit.) =P great video!

[@112188Francisco]

I live in sonora. And bad drivers and horrible road conditions are the most dangerous parts of mexico

[@TangerineTravels]

Where are you in Sonora?

[@112188Francisco]

@@TangerineTravels caborca sonora. About a 2ish hour drive from puerto peñasco

[@TT-rw9gq]

Question.. Is the u.s. stock market available to play down there?

[@dlukton]

Seems like a very realistic analysis, overall; and timely... given the media headlines in the US.

[@arcady0]

22:00 - You went from camera to online security which makes me want to suggest a point to anyone worried about home theft: Get security cameras that record directly onto the cloud, and make sure signage points this out. People can destroy those cameras, and even any equipment inside - but the data is on the cloud the moment anyone approaches the camera, so it's always "too late" to destroy any evidence. If a potential thief understands this, they're likely to move to the next target instead.

[@SidewinderFang]

2:31 Dengue Fever is a danger in *which* “certain parts of the country”???

[@TangerineTravels]

From iamat.org: "Most affected areas include Veracruz, Jalisco, Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Puebla. Elevated risk of Dengue is present along both the Pacific and Atlantic coastal areas, including the lower half of Baja, California. There is no risk in the high altitude areas of central Mexico. Peak transmission occurs during the rainy season, from July through October."

[@MissSaraJan3]

I’m going to Mexico in April and every time I mention it “EVERY SINGLE PERSON” says I’m going to die! Thanks to yalls videos it just sounds like prejudice ignorance. Smh it’s lowkey sad. Thank you guys for bringing truth

[@johnjohng668]

Sara Jane sorry you have to deal with that. Those are called “word curses”. Those words spoken from well meaning ignorant people...and those words can harm you. When you hear a curse, Say, “Lord Jesus i send all these curses that are heaped upon me, to the foot of your cross, to do with them what you will.” Then, St. Michael Archangel, protect me from all evil. From all curses. Amen. Use the Word of God to counteract this stuff because life and death are in the power of the tongue. All words hold power. Speak life over yourself when others are telling you that you’re going to die. And remove yourself from people like this. Friends should bless you and wish you well, not use words to harm your psyche and steal your peace of mind. Go with Jesus. I will ask Him to protect you. Take care and enjoy life.

[@mikegrew7446]

Awesome video guys. We lived in Ajijic for a year four years ago. Didn't have one problem the whole time. If you don't go looking for trouble, it won't find you. Best year of my life. (so far) The Mexican people are absolutely awesome! Our daughter did Grade seven down there. The education system was first rate. 250 CDN dollars per month for school. I had a medical emergency which required an MRI. No problem. We paid cash (cheap) Would go back in a heartbeat!