This could land you in A MEXICAN PRISON

[@TangerineTravels]

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[@amberlopez7477]

Do a flip side video of what happens to Mexicans, when they break the same laws in America. What happens to them here? (MATCH THEM)

[@KeepingitRiowithGringoSuave]

Exactly. The problem is being a foreigner in any country. As a Gringo though, would you prefer to be in a French prison or a Mexican prison? Do they even have Yelp ratings for prisons? !

[@ilovecannabisalot7324]

MEXICO is USA in the 1960's... you can sit in the back of a truck when going locally.. or near the beach.. etc etc

[@Bartels92]

When I hear about an innocent woman doing 5 years in a Mexican prison because somebody she was riding with in a vehicle had an illegal gun, it makes me question the judicial system in Mexico, and it also makes me seriously reconsider ever traveling to Mexico.

[@deniseballeith1884]

the system is 100 times more broken than ours. if you are from the United states or somewhere else. Be careful

[@RRr-yl8zr]

I would not want to live there. But it is a Great Place to visit with great people. great places, and great food. Maybe dont travel with "criminal" questionable or shady people that are going to be driving around with a gun hidden in the car? maybe no riding around with "Unknown" Strangers. 🤔

[@greatness2work818]

I’ve heard worse , but they are allowed to come here freely and illegally with way better treatment

[@patriciavandevelde5469]

It s a shithole! I paid 65 dollars in cancun for a rib eye steak and 1 glass if wine at Fred's!!!!!!!! Never ever again! It s so corrupt!

[@miamijefe7793]

@@greatness2work818 Illegal vendors in the U.S are robbed and killed. Some are not paid and if they complain they are told they will be reported to immigration. Its modern day slavery

[@germanyt5895]

I went to med school in Guadalajara. I brought my car with Texas plates. I would get pull over at least 4 to 5 times a year with some lame excuse, they were looking for money. They used to called it “La mordida”. They would come up with the most absurd violations that probably didn’t even exist, in order to get my money

[@MexicoAdventurer]

I've been in Mexico since 1989, working for the US government until 2015 when I retired. I'm still here but now I'm a permanent resident pensioner with zero plan for citizenship. I'm a citizen of Italy and a citizen of the USA. I would recommend if you can afford it, stay here in Mexico. But the countries given in this video all have their ups and downs. And their are other countries. Like the Philippines and Malaysia, Thailand, Italy, France, and Chile. But for G P's, the countries mentioned in this video are a pretty good list if you can't afford it here anymore. I've been to 26 countries and lived in 8. I'm anchored in the USA. But Mexico offers so much more for about the 1/3 the price. My house here would rent for $36 000 USD per month in LA or $12,000 USD in San Antonio or Houston, Texas. Or $7000 USD per month out in the rural sticks. I'm paying less than that here in Mexico. While, still affording to build forever home here. Some people wouldn't like the constant police corruption. Some wouldn't like the violence and shootings all around them here. Nobody does. But you must have an already developed coping mechanism before you move here. If you live in the foreigner infested cities or out away from those, you'll still experience the daily attempts at commercial fraud against you at all the shops and markets, gas stations. Just keep your composure and stand your ground. Best wishes.

[@williampayne5028]

Jordan is correct in everything he says. Contrary to what many gringos assume: 1) Mexico is a real country with 2) real laws and 3) real consequences for disobeying the laws. Mexico IS NOT A PLACE WHERE JUST "ANYTHING GOES". Know before you go. Stay out of trouble and enjoy.

[@TobyNomad]

Is it? Are the laws enforced consistently and are there consequences for breaking the law or only for certain people who don't pay them off? I wonder where these "real laws" are when I walk down the street in Playa del Carmen and am offered to buy hard drugs 17 times in 15 minutes while the police watch.

[@leeread6757]

Wouldn't it be just peachy keen if Mexicans would respect US laws instead of crossing into the US illegal by the thousands.

[@happyhippo5880]

Its a corrupt country

[@bigvito9008]

and a President who seems to want to discourage tourism.

[@JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw]

@@TobyNomad there are dirty cops, but good police exist, and they do their job. Better believe it

[@wimeatsworld]

Imagine getting 5 years in the slammer, only to get a new sentence for overstaying your visa afterwards...

[@marshall4759]

What not to do. Acting a fool, drunk, treating locals rudely.

[@TobyNomad]

Doesn't matter here in Playa del Carmen. Police will make up something and arrest you anyway.

[@chelleroberson3222]

Common sense for any country

[@rh7163]

One President did all of these things and still maintained a large group of supporters even though some of them went to jail. Some Oath Keepers and some Proud Boys and some just sheep who got misled and found themselves stuck with selling their homes to pay for lawyers while others were left without pardons or a way out.

[@lons5472]

I had a bad experience once over there with my Spanish speaking Navy buddy, were were somewhere deep into TJ and at night someone got shot about less than a block from where we were standing. I have been to TJ many, many times while stationed over in SD and it only happened once so it won't deter me from visiting again for a possible Retirement living, but only further into Mexico will I live.

[@k.s5889]

thank you for your tips, love your energy

[@richardroth1308]

"She was riding in a car and they found an illegal gun." So, for most all foreigners, a car ride would be an Uber or taxi, a very common experience. So I would think that would include anyone using those methods of travel. And perhaps at some checkpoints, upon seeing a foreigner in the car, they could just quickly plant a gun in the vehicle and say they found it there.

[@androidron1]

That's some really good info. I didn't know several things, including the locations for the free zone and the import taxes for exceeding the duty free maximums. That sucks about your experience at the Cancun airport with your computers. Thanks, Jordan.

[@RRr-yl8zr]

I think you can just search the duty free zones. And how many dang cigarettes do you need to carry around with you! :-)) go to the dang store 😅

[@zhvonte]

One thing Jordan did not mention, DONT DRIVE AT NIGHT. In familiar areas, perhaps not a big deal, but overnight travel by car acriss Mexico is a very risky.

[@TangerineTravels]

Agreed!

[@goldboateng8073]

What’s the risk? Of getting robbed? Or what?

[@TangerineTravels]

That or people driving without headlights, potholes, animals on the road, lack of street lights

[@jennycatlike]

@@goldboateng8073 yes. they might demand money like a bribe or a major robbery or carjacking possibly. But it could be at gun point and you could be beat up or killed in the process. Also cattle aren't always fenced in so in some rural areas you could hit a cow at night which isn't the worst thing that could happen but still not good. Not to mention a serious car accident happening at night would be horrible. But I think robbery (by police or criminals) is the most likely problem.

[@karenhamman7862]

@@goldboateng8073 He has another video on here telling about 300? I believe it was, cars on one highway being stopped and robbed, and it took the police an hour and a half to get there....... Check out the advisories from our government of traveling to Mexico, the amount of places on there is a LONG list because of kidnappings and robberies and many are known vacation destinations.

[@altacalcreative]

I got hit while driving in Mexico. The car hit the back end of my truck. spun me out of control and hit a post. The other driver fled the scene but his bumper along with the plate fell off. It couldn't have been more obvious that it wasn't my fault. Since I was the only one at the scene I was thrown in jail until I could prove to pay for the damages done to the post. Advice everyone gives out there when youre involved in an accident is to flee the scene and if you run someone over make sure to go in reverse one last time to finish the job to get rid of any witnesses. I thought they were joking at first but realized they were most likely serious after I got in an accident. Maybe not the reverse part though lol.

[@marthaholcomb8148]

🤣🤣🤣😂😂 I will remember the reverse part, leave no witnesses!

[@tootstoyou1]

I live in Mexico. When I was first here I bought a car. Bought the biggest lemon in Guadalajara so only had it a few months but not before spending several hundred $$ trying to get it repaired. I also know that if a motorcycle is involved in an accident, even if it hits you from behind, it’s your fault, no matter WHAT the circumstances. I also have a friend who’s car was impounded due to questioning the police about who was to blame. They’ve never seen their car again and that was over a year ago. These days I have a bicycle - and that is my main mode of transportation!

[@RRr-yl8zr]

@@tootstoyou1 A WHILE Back a police/Police Chief!? was caught driving around bashes grocery store stolen custom painted suburban. 😅

[@terilynch4175]

Great video! I especially appreciated the car insurance info., declaring items and new visa changes. 👍👍

[@rayvogensen2983]

A very good, clear, and honest presentation. People do have to be aware that Mexico is not paradise, even though there are places that might seem so. Long gone are the times when you could overstay your visa for months, like I did years ago, when I stayed for nine months on a visa for one month. As for dangerous jobs, I doubt the average immigrant is going to try to be a politician or get in the drug trade. As you mentioned, another very dangerous job is being a journalist. Mexico is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for that profession. Eleven Mexican journalists have been murdered so far this year.

[@TobyNomad]

a good way to reduce chances of having problems in Mexico it seems is don't drive and don't be anywhere but home after 11:00 pm.

[@tsoonot9485]

I mean, sure México has some dangeorus zones, but, like any other country, i'm mexican and i have never lived some crime thanks to god In USA is more dangeorus to go to school than being a narco in México, statiscally speaking :/

[@jacksonesq2778]

The more “journalists” swinging from lampposts around the world, the better.

[@rayvogensen2983]

@@karenga11 You made some good points. I left the U.S. about thirty years ago and moved to Brazil, then Portugal. As an English teacher, I could find jobs in other countries quite easily. I do miss Mexico though but Portugal is such a safe and stable country that I would never think of leaving. Plus all my family is here now.

[@jacksonesq2778]

@@luyzqint3760 Actually, the most dangerous place to be in the U.S. is a black city or neighborhood.

[@KeepingitRiowithGringoSuave]

I see you and remember myself going to live in Brazil for five + years. Listening to all your warnings, it really puts into question the whole idea of visiting Mexico, let alone actually living there as a Gringo foreigner. Why would anyone want to be a walking target for both criminals AND the police? Frankly I am done with that. Strange how fearless we are when we are young and have the most to lose.

[@KeepingitRiowithGringoSuave]

@@luyzqint3760 You are correct that gun violence is a serious problem in the US. Much of the gun violence in Mexico is also driven by drug demand in the US and by guns coming over the border from the US. This sort of violence however is not what concerns me the most. It is kidnappings and extortion. How much of this goes on in Mexico compared to the US? I have Mexican friends that had to leave their city because of these threats. It is also a major problem in Brazil. AND these criminals WILL target your children. See any bodies hanging from freeway overpasses in the US? How many journalists are murdered here? It is a whole different threat level beyond tragic shootings that, no matter how tragic, are still nothing but a statistical blip in the US. People messing with their cell phones while driving (and walking) are a far bigger danger in the US but that happens everywhere.

[@KeepingitRiowithGringoSuave]

Oh and I also had friends coming back from vacation in Rio who were held up by criminals with assault rifles while my friends were driving on the FREEWAY to the airport. Stuff you see in the movies.

[@KeepingitRiowithGringoSuave]

To put things in perspective, Mexico has a homicide rate of about 26 per 100,000 people and the US has a rate of about 5.

[@ericktellez7632]

You really can’t conpare it, you are comparing a rich developed country with one that isn’t. If you compare the US with its peers you get an abysmal result. When you compare Mexico with Latin America you get a rate that is in the middle. It’s just disingenuous.

[@KeepingitRiowithGringoSuave]

@@ericktellez7632 What is relevant for an American is to compare the homicide rate in the US with whatever country one is thinking of moving to. You are correct that Spain and Portugal are significantly safer than the US overall but this also varies by region in each country. The assertion by Luyz that the deaths in the US are essentially to average people is NOT confirmed by statistics. Most of homicides in the US is also connected to drugs and poverty in specific areas. Making decisions by headlines does not make sense. Until you have the statistics, one is just speculating. That said, clearly most people kidnapped are regular people who have money that makes them a target. Kidnapping has become an industry in countries like Mexico and Brazil. Another thing missing in this discussion is that US statistics are FAR more reliable than statistics of countries like Mexico and Brazil. Many more murders and kidnappings go unreported because the faith in law enforcement doing anything helpful is much lower. I get it, you guys love Mexico and Mexicans. It hurts to hear there hard realities. I personally think the vast majority of Mexicans and Brazilians are wonderful people who are victimized by the situation they live in. In fact given the choice I would much prefer to hang out with them and not with white people like me who bore me. That said, these safety issues are a deal breaker for me. I prefer to open my home to have Mexicans and Brazilians visit me in the US and just visit their countries. My wife who is Brazilian told me that I would blend in while visiting Argentina. Then I got there and everyone wanted to exchange dollars with me. I stuck out like a sore thumb. That makes me wonder why in the world Brazilians would buy a BMW and drive around as a target. I think it is the boiled frog syndrome in that people just get used to a certain level of insecurity they have to live in.

[@beverlyphillips8572]

Great great video and awesome cautionary tales, most of us can put ourselves in your shoes and shiver at the thought of spending time in a foreign prison/jail where no one may speak your language.

[@kellyname5733]

Being in a Mexican prison is a hard way to learn Spanish but one would have to. I wonder about the details of the gun in the car?

[@kevinconnor3187]

There was a wealthy Mexican exchange student at my High School. He said one time his neighbour beat up his other neighbour. The Police came and he gave them money, and they left, no charges.

[@lolonoir3554]

The Police is very corrupt here, never trust them

[@ramonruizgiono3873]

That very old "Cindy Lauper" song that is titled and says "Money Changes Everything"! is specially true in Mexico! In fact we mexicans even have an old saying that says: "con buen dinero hasta baila el perro"! which means: "with a very good amount of money even a dog could dance"!

[@marks2517]

I'm second thinking going to Mexico now. I don't like the idea of going to prison for being in the wrong car.

[@RRr-yl8zr]

Maybe just don't hang out with Questionable/shady people that are going to be carying hidding guns in their car 🤔

[@marks2517]

@@RRr-yl8zr I doubt she had any idea they would have a gun in their car.

[@RRr-yl8zr]

@@marks2517 in Mexico people having guns in their car heading in their car a kind of shady if you know they're like that probably shouldn't get in the car

[@texasdude1]

I drove many times from houston to deep into Mexico 🇲🇽 and I’ve been asked for my fmm , car permits and believe it or not insurance, if you don’t have any of these items you gonna be under their mercy, btw it could be any branch of their security forces that pulls you over for no reason other than driving with US plates.

[@ivanjo1933]

May 20, According to local reports, the massive assault took place near the community of La Solana, in Santa Rosa Jáuregui. According to the testimony of the affected drivers, they were going from the Querétaro - San Luis Potosí highway towards the Mexico - Querétaro highway. However, traffic was too slow, resulting in long queues of cars unable to move forward. It was there that about six individuals took advantage of the moment to strip the motorists and truckers of their belongings by using firearms. It was at kilometer 27, at approximately 6:20 in the morning, when a group of six young people who, according to the testimony of one of the victims, were not over 20 years of age, ambushed them and snatched their belongings. because the vehicle in which they were transported was stranded due to the intense vehicular load..

[@jlina]

Would you do it today? Curious

[@TheSkatereel]

Yup, they stop you for everything. It’s corruption and trying to get money out for any small violation

[@texasdude1]

@@jlina I’m sorry I didn’t understand, would I do what today?

[@ErickMorfin]

Mexican here. It is true even for Mexicans: license plates from another state attract corrupt officials. Yes, car insurance (at least third party liability) is mandatory when traveling on federal roads and within some states, like Mexico City. Also, in Mexico City and the surrounding states the environmental regulations are stricter. Cars from other states or countries will be very restricted, although it is possible to get two-week Pase Turístico at no cost.

[@williesteele4503]

For the FFM tourist card. If you are staying/visiting for less than 7 days, You do not have to pay the $30. The immigration officer will ask you how long you will be in Mexico. (this is at the land crossing borders only) I usually cross at Laredo/Nuevo Laredo. If you have more than a 7 days stay, it will cost you the $30, which you will have to go pay at a Mexican Bank, usually right around the corner from the Immigration office, at least it is in Nuevo Laredo. If the bank is close, the Immigration officer will still give you the FMM, but will tell you that you must go pay the fee at a Mexican Bank where ever your final destination city is, and GET A RECIEPT for payment of this fee! If I am visiting for more than 7 days, I always ask for the 180 days, (most of the time they will give it to you) that way I can return again if I want to within the 180 days and do not have to repay the $30 again.

[@susanm149]

Yes, when I've walked across the border in Tijuana for the day, I have not paid anything and they put 1 day on the FMM.

[@jennycatlike]

When I was in Mexico City in 2003 I was told never take a taxi at night. Of course I ended up taking a taxi at night and there was a driver and his male companion in the front seats. I was quite scared. In the end they demanded I give them money and I gave them 20 dollars and they let me go. . I don't know if takng a taxi at night is still risky but I would be cautious.

[@ericktellez7632]

Just use uber lmfao

[@JoeSmith-gn1ki]

@calavera68 lol right

[@penelopeinplaya5197]

I live in Playa Del Carmen and there is no Uber in Playa. And yes as someone else mentioned never get in a taxi with a person in the passenger seat. I was out jogging one early morning and came across a tourist who had been beaten up and his face and arms were all bloody. He told me he got a taxi and the cops pulled them over and the cops and taxi guy beat him to a pulp and stole everything he had on him which was all his money and his passport. I asked him if there was a passenger in the taxi and he said yes. I knew it as this was not the first incidence that I've heard of this happening. It's also a good idea to take a picture of the taxi number on the outside of the car before you get in and send it to a friend right away....in case something happens to you.

[@BetoElVago2588]

I live in Mexico City and I love my country, I love visiting Playa del Carmen but Cancún’s Airport is one of the foulest places ever, filled with tourist scams with a bad infrastructure, Cancun is a world class destination with a shitty airport, it really pisses me off!

[@Cwra1smith]

True dat! Last time I flew in there I had to pay time share people $20.00 to get out of my way.

[@RRr-yl8zr]

It was a "world class destination" then of course, (and contrary to what they said in sales pitches) they OVER BUILT IT and it is now "Just a Trashed Over Croweded drunken frat boy spring break destination"

[@BetoElVago2588]

@@RRr-yl8zr accurate

[@RRr-yl8zr]

@@BetoElVago2588 Very sad, I never got down there to check it out when it was "good". then I thought I would go to riviera maya (years ago) But then finally after getting a passport, at the very last page of the travel add I finally said. based on double occupancy. so that was the end of that trip. And Now I hear that the Riviera Maya/Tolum area is Over Built and "trashed now also"? 😲 Is that true?

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

Even with great insurance you will have to pay upfront. You will still need a good lawyer and money to pay "bajo la agua" under the table.

[@trueleo4103]

They grabbed me from the line. I didn’t have a chance to declare anything. They got me just as I was coming from getting my luggage. I made the mistake of saying yes when asked if traveling alone. Cancun airport is a scam! I won’t spend another dime there. No one should!

[@Cloudancer2024]

I'm an experienced traveler, but I have never been through an airport like Cancun. I felt like I was running a gauntlet when I was walking through the arrivals hall. Guys standing on the side trying to hustle you to official-looking desks where people are hawking timeshares, chaotic arrivals area, long immigration lines, taxi scammers (no Ubers allowed) -- it was awful. I love Mexico in general, but I didn't like Cancun airport or Cancun itself. I left after 3 days and took a bus to Merida. Changed my round-trip ticket, and flew out of Merida instead. Have no interest in ever going back to Cancun.

[@salliecinnamon]

That’s terrifying.

[@trueleo4103]

@@salliecinnamon it was terrifying. Cancun airport will never see me again

[@JeanLucConnery]

Who gabbed you?

[@trueleo4103]

@@JeanLucConnery airport security…maybe? Customs maybe. He tried to get cash from me. Charged me $1200 US for overage on cigarettes. Duty free sold me two cartons. I thought they were duty free…! Last trip there ever

[@mareeeveee2074]

When I was in Mexico I had to pay the corrupt officials to get my double citizenship extra. I of course paid what the fees where but also had to pay under the “table” for them to have it processed that same day and it took a week to get my Mexican birth certificate. Otherwise if I didn’t do that it would have taken 8 months for the paperwork to be sent. Which is what they told me. And that I would have to wait another 6 more months to get my Mexican birth certificate. Mind you paying the fees is not expensive, it’s actually pretty cheap. But paying them that “tip” moves the process faster.

[@maggie_c.1692]

I also have double citizenship. I travel with both passports. I enter Mexico as a Mexican and leave as an American.

[@claucemicro1080]

Well, if you can, don’t pay that extra to expedite the process. Don’t fund corruption.

[@elgringoec]

Por lo menos, te lo dicen en tu propia cara. No es como acá con la corrupción bien escondidita.

[@mareeeveee2074]

@@claucemicro1080 when you don’t have choice when your father is dying at the time what else is there to do? 🫤

[@mareeeveee2074]

@@elgringoec cierto , pero también acá no exageran en el tiempo que hacen las cosas. 😟

[@random.oddities]

Having watched your channel now for a good 4 years or so. and doing my own DD, I'd say a very good recommendation for smooth travel is: Do not visit the Riviera Maya ;)

[@happyhippo5880]

Yeah, its terrible indeed

[@jcbulldog533]

Why,has it changed that much in 6 year's?? That's the time we were there.. Had absolutely no problems whatsoever

[@happyhippo5880]

@@jcbulldog533 Police there is corrupt and will rob you on a daily basis

[@caterinac534]

Great information. Thank you.

[@donaldhessler8915]

I've been living here in Mexico since 2005 and can say that the information given in this video is basically correct. As for the permit to bring your car into the interior, it's not that complicated. Last I heard the fee was $28 and you have to put up a $200 deposit. I did this several times, and the only time I didn't get my deposit back was once when I overstayed the permit. Once you're in the interior be prepared because local "transitos" (traffic cops) will stop and check EVERY car they see with foreign plates.

[@UpStreamLivn]

I never bought things,so, they'd ask me"do u have anything to declare?"... I'd say,"I declare I had a good time"!. It's a wonder, I'm not in a dungeon? Good info, thanks 👍

[@ArleneGladuZNZ]

Great advice, thanks for sharing it.

[@ImTheDudeMan471]

*Always ask for maximum. 180 days on your tourist card FFM. You don't have to stay that long but it's "time insurance" if you need to stay.

[@Dnyce07]

This is very helpful information, thank you for sharing it with us🤝🏿

[@johnshoosmith]

I appreciate the obvious research you put into this! Quite detailed!

[@williamglade6975]

Spot on info. Great video. I have started watching the channel again!

[@phillipmel]

The main thing about visiting Mexico is to be very careful about saying anything derogatory about Mexican people in general, such as when in conversations with other travelers. This will usually happen in restaurants, bars, etc. This can not only be a problem with your loss of your status with the other travelers. It can get worse than that with some of the proud Mexican people; they love their country. This goes along with Jordan's warning about being political or wanting to run for political office. AVOID THESE TOPICS OF DISCUSSION. Visit/travel safely !!! Don't drink heavily, anytime, anywhere. NO ---> 😵

[@lupecajero7295]

Mexican people are very serious about being treated with dignity.

[@elgringoec]

When you're a guest in another country, it's similar in ways to being a guest in someone's home. It should be obvious to use common sense and respect. That doesn't mean blindly avoiding topics, it means have humility and respect when discussing things.

[@elgringoec]

@@lupecajero7295 Not just being treated, but treating others as well.

[@happyhippo5880]

Many Mexicans dont like their country

[@ericktellez7632]

To be fair if you insult anyone from any country in the world you will mostly get punched, I just think that’s common sense

[@hilarygrebowicz4787]

I love your information, thanks I suggest you do a once a monthly video on the music in Mexico and the artist. This will be a nice change from your other work and give a balance to your work.

[@daviduribe3111]

Unfortunately, that would involve complicated copyright issues if music was played during the video.

[@SuperRmmv]

Otra cosa que agregaría sería que en México es ilegal consumir alcohol en la vía pública

[@cm9359]

😂🤣

[@phillipmel]

Good comment, Super. En Engles, Super says don't drink where you can be seen. I know of one recent case where this guy was detained for walking back to his hotel room drunk. He was lucky to not get jail time. IN Mexico, the jails are putrid and very rough.

[@SuperRmmv]

@@phillipmel No todas las cárceles en México son así, pero es mejor evitarlas hehehe. Yo no diría que no bebas donde te vean, mientras estés dentro de tu propiedad, aunque te vean, no pasa nada, es en el calle donde no debes tomar alcohol. Y en caso de que te detenga la policía, a lo mucho estarías 24 o 42 horas en prisión.

[@SuperRmmv]

@Belltown Daisy :( 😞 Por desgracia esas cosas pasan, por eso es mejor evitar las cárceles. Aunque soy de Aguascalientes y aquí no hay tanta inseguridad.

[@cm9359]

Como no Mr Super esa es la gente mas borracha en el Mundo entero gracias a toda la musica que an inventado!

[@philexile0]

very useful information. Thanks Jordan.

[@JBlake-nl9sm]

What a wealth of information!! Thank you!

[@aragornii507]

Your information is very useful

[@ajb2773]

Great information. Another good video.

[@ManAtWorkUS]

Oh man! I always take two computers whenever I travel. Even when I was in Cancun, though I didn't declare anything 🤫. Good to know this information for the future! Thanks! 😁

[@jonathanmitchell6720]

This has happened to me in Mexico, but can of course happen anywhere. Remember to bring your passport when you are driving! It’s not something we usually consider at home, because if you have your wallet, you feel you are good to go. I’ve driven without it numerous times in Mexico but never been caught. I got pulled over in Nicaragua; however, but I got away on the spot with a $5000 Cordoba fee/bribe.

[@RRr-yl8zr]

You don't need a passport to walk around or drive around mexico. But the passport is for and what you "need" it for is to get back in the United States. Sounds like you're might let yourself be a mark and probably got scammed

[@afm4667]

Hi Jordan thanks for the information is alway good to know by the way was a very nice meeting you at Costco on June the second I was so excited even I forgot to introduce my self take care

[@troy2478]

Last time I went to Mexico they left the space blank for the number of days. Does that mean it is defaulted to 180 days?

[@rexx9496]

I was remote working in Playa del Carmen for a bit last year. I brought my work laptop, a Mac, and then I had my personal laptop, a small cheap Asus. I didn't know about the 2 computers limit. The staff woman at the Cancun airport said she is supposed to charge me a tax for having a second computer, but she let me go with a verbal warning.

[@jrd8526]

Is there any limit on cell phones, ipads, etc?

[@rexx9496]

@@jrd8526 I don't know. I only had one phone. But probably a good thing to research ahead of time.

[@RRr-yl8zr]

Yep, it all depends on if you have to deal with an Ah Hole of if you are an Ah Hole. 😅

[@4EVERCAMARO]

Jordan this is very helpful, great topic....Sorry to hear about lessons you learned the hard way....your choice of topics is the reason why I started listening to your channel about two or three years ago...I'm staying tuned...

[@domingomercado8589]

I'll just stay clear of Mexico..Go to L.A. Almost like mexico. Lol

[@carlab3866]

Thank you Jordan! I really enjoy all your informational videos.

[@giljusino]

Hey Jorden, I didn’t get an FMM card when I arrived in Cancun last week, but I did get a stamp in my US passport that says I’m good for 180 days. Do I need to have that passport on my person at all times?

[@TangerineTravels]

Technically I think you’re supposed to. But I absolutely would not carry it everywhere. I’d take a picture of the stamp in my passport and leave the passport in the hotel safe

[@giljusino]

@@TangerineTravels Thank you for the tip Jorden

[@OldWolf9226]

Another thing is, don't get drunk, act like a fool, disturb the peace, do something stupid, and then blame someone else for your own foolish behavior.

[@RRr-yl8zr]

You mean don't be an idiot frat boy? 😅

[@cindyobrien9794]

Great video, but I still have an aversion to traveling to Mexico because every single time I've been there people in my party were scammed.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

😞 Join the club ...

[@m3xicano4ever]

When I was in the military me and a few buddies went to Tijuana and purchased several cases of caguamas (beer). We declared it but they said it was over the limit. They sent to secondary and searched us and even ran the truck thru the xray. We waiting for a while and then finally someone came up and asked what we were going to do with so much beer. We told told him we were having a party and we were gonna drink it. He finally said don't let it happen again and sent us on our way with all the booze.

[@TobyNomad]

This sounds like US customs though right? not Mexican.

[@m3xicano4ever]

@@TobyNomad yes sorry this was us customs

[@jcbulldog533]

@@m3xicano4ever Of course it was..

[@RRr-yl8zr]

If you bought Caguamas beer, that probably means you were IN Mexico. They don't care how much beer you buy in mexico. Sounds like you were trying to Bring Into the USA a load of beer you bought in Mexico. You are Lucky the USA border patrol didn't take it for there "weekend football pool party! 😅😉

[@Beatbyawhiteboy]

@@RRr-yl8zr Lol at the last sentence; I pictured it in my head.

[@bloodorangemoon]

Great video Jordan, thanks for the life saving tips! I have a suggestion for your new logo, have your face in it. You're doing a fantastic job, own it!

[@troyfall6573]

Great video. very informative.

[@charlesgotshall3383]

Very informative as usual. Thank you!

[@TobyNomad]

Wait, so a woman got 5 years in prison for riding in a car with someone else's gun inside of it that she didn't even know about, AND WE ARE SUPPOSED TO FEEL SAFE IN MEXICO???????????? I'm literally mortified by this story. What steps could one possible take to avoid this happening? Sounds like none, it's just Russian Roulette. Sidenote, great job with your detailed explanation of things. You add a lot of value by presenting these facts and perspectives.

[@laurasilvas7013]

I gave a friend a ride and he informed me he had a gun with him. No more rides ever for him. They just had a family arrested for possession of a gun in the car. They arrested the entire family. Lots of people have guns in Mexico and seem to get away with it no problem.

[@TobyNomad]

@@laurasilvas7013 yeah no, I would not be taking that chance at all!!

[@stevegfromnc3482]

In the US, everyone in a car, a hotel room or apartment can be charged with drug possession if no one admits that the drugs belong to him or her. It's called "constructive possession".

[@TobyNomad]

@@stevegfromnc3482 irrelevant. I have NEVER heard of anyone in the US being in prison for 5 years for drugs that were not theirs. The prosecutors would have a high burden of proof even with the case you describe. Really, no comparison. I am NOT one of these people who things "USA good, Mexico bad." However, they are simply not the same.

[@jlina]

@@TobyNomad I'm not sure you're right. I was in apartment manager for 20 years in Houston Texas, and I saw several instances of where someone was in the car with someone else who had cocaine and they were busted as well. One sad case was a girlhood just finished her degree in criminal justice she would never work in that field she got a felony because there were drugs in the car. Again not her car.

[@michaelhogan4103]

A group from Evergreen College in Washington, includng professors, who got invoved in a protest march in Mexico City in support of the Zapatista uprising were deported and barred from the country for several years.

[@RebeccaOre]

Don't do demonstrations in other people's countries.

[@jcbulldog533]

Good,they need to respect Law's/Rule's of other countries!! Just like foreigners have to be respectful when they are here

[@tootstoyou1]

I know it’s against the law for foreigners to join protests here. Not that I was planning on doing this ….. like EVER!!

[@RRr-yl8zr]

Yah really, don't go to a foreign controy and start marching and protesting the goverment as a Foreign National.

[@annastayziaa]

thanks for sharing about the declaring thing 🙂

[@blkbear4248]

Awesome video! Keep up the good work and do more videos like this please. I’m actually a Canadian born in Mexico who dreams of moving to Mexico all the time and I absolutely love your channel. Very good video and very informative. Keep up the good work! 👍🏻

[@RRr-yl8zr]

And then you think of all the problems and that "You are Guilty Until Proven Innocent" ........ ?

[@johndowns7536]

Best advice is park your car in el Paso, take a taxi across and then public buses. Never take a car into Mexico.

[@RRr-yl8zr]

That Would be LONG , EXPENSIVE Taxi Ride to Riviera Maya! 😅😅😅

[@kathyschmitz3667]

Here for the tea!!!!

[@jennifertraboulsi8204]

Avoid going period..Even Ensenada is a gross place. Low as you go.

[@dennishassler605]

Sometimes we drive through Mexico during elections. Once we had to join a parade for "Antonio" just to get through town and there's not many ways to drive around the main routes on the back streets in many towns. Then, there's always "Indians" blocking the roads during elections, becuase their candidates NEVER win. Once we paid a bribe to get through and another time we drove a huge distance on more rural routes to get to our next destination. They know exactly where to block the roads for "political demonstrations" where it's a huge issue to drive around the area. I asked a Federally having lunch if there's a short cut, but he said we have to drive all the way around or wait for the deomonstration to end which can take days.

[@jcrodriguez138]

What do you mean "indias"? You shuold say "locals" at least this people has the goats to protest, in The USA, don't do anything to protest agains a bad polititian

[@dennishassler605]

In Mexico they have several Indian tribes. Once in Guanjuato I sat on the curb to rest and sat next to a gentleman that looked from an Indian background. I had a discussion with him and he was very intelligent and educated. I smile and told him I've toured all over Mexico and there's about ten Indian tribes I'm aware of, BUT I haven't decided which tribe to join just yet. He laughed and I smiled. I love meeting people like this in Mexico. One doctor that was amazing looked like a Mayan India, too, and he was a very excellent doctor and obiously very intelligent. Not sure how to describe these people, but locals can be anything. Often when you travel visiting exceptional locations you meet exceptional people, but they can be from any background. Many remote Indians don't get access to education it seems, but some do and perform at higher positions in society as well. We traveling are always in a quest to learn how societies work and gain insight from those we meet from all walks of life.

[@xaviercopeland2789]

@@jcrodriguez138 plenty of people do, what are you talking about? Haven’t been in the US much if you think that.

[@RRr-yl8zr]

sounds like that is not a good choice if times to go for vacation! 😅

[@princessred7941]

Five years in prison 😳for a gun that’s not even hers! Where can I see that video?

[@TangerineTravels]

Besides this one, there is no video

[@ramonruizgiono3873]

That doesn't necessarily has to be on video! to be true! or to be believed! since even most of us Mexicans know very well that the police and the authorities many times are more a part of the Security problem! than of the Security solution! since there are many cases out there in which the Police and the authorities even get us even in more serious Security problems! than in more Security solutions! and many times they even get us even in much deeper problems than the ones we had before! Therefore in Mexico we have a very old saying that says: "In Mexico you have to be very careful with the criminals but you also have to be even more careful with the police and with the authorities"! as well! and so much more if you're a foreigner! since if it is very clear what they do to us mexicans every day then just imagine about what they couldn't do to a foreigner! but even with that its still a very good country! and even a very beautiful country! in many aspects! but as in all places you still have to always be very careful everywhere! and with everyone! since you always have to survive in the best possible way! wherever you are! and no matter what! that's for sure!

[@Itssuperdave]

If the FMM is less than 7 days it is free.

[@deevargas5236]

Awesome tips, thanks.

[@RRr-yl8zr]

I don't every want to drive further than Guaymas , Dang that Is a long drive through the desert...

[@fernlevin4883]

Thank you for all this valuable information!!

[@katiefawcett4748]

Good info. Many people who travel never bother to learn anything about the laws of the country they're visiting. It's always good to check US State Dept travel info for any place you are going internationally to know exactly what is permitted and what is not, as well as just general info about health and safety. Ignorance of the law is never an excuse. Most of my expat friends in Mexico do not own cars as taxis, uber, etc. are inexpensive and bus travel between cities is efficient.

[@RRr-yl8zr]

Dont waste your time looking for info on "safety" in Mexico with the US State Dept. Always drama and hype in these type of things. Especially with state department "alerts/warnings. They Exagerate and Hype all kinds of "problems" That will not even affect you if you are responsible and not a criminal. that is bad, because if there ever is a legite issue going on. I still won't be listening Just to State Department alerts/warnings. They have made themselves "The boy That Cried Wolf" ... And the crime problems change/esclate/de-escalate and move around. And it can come and go with the world economy problems... Or does the state department Hype up stuff so much just so some punk Law Suite happy Americans don't/Can't Sue them for anything and everything? :-)) I can hardly wait to get down to the border for a weekend. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it! 😲 :-))

[@ginabisaillon2894]

When I lived in Mexico, if I went to a party and there was a rumour that some pot was going to be smoked, I would immediately grab my coat and leave. As a dual citizen, I was not entitled to the protection of the Canadian government, whatever that would've been. As for being a Mexican I don't know what could've happened to me and I didn't want to find out!

[@ledeux]

Weed is now legal for recreational use in Mexico now

[@santacruzman]

@@ledeux So, now, now?

[@josepueblocarrillo3001]

@@santacruzman siii 😊

[@rafaelcampuzano8701]

Good advice, each state is independent and has different laws

[@onlythewise1]

one thing not do , dont go there period

[@RRr-yl8zr]

well You definitely Shouldn't! 🙂

[@bethnewman4777]

Great info Jordan! Mil gracias!

[@jammiez2805]

When claiming duty how do you count things like kindle fires on top of a laptop computer? And you say all of Baja is a place where you can drive a us plated car? Can you register to get foreign plates in Baja? Sorry for my ignorance i know nothing about this process. Also can you use US car insurance as long as it has liability and its approved by the company?

[@RRr-yl8zr]

You can drive a US plated care anywhere in Mexico. 🙂 BUT there are only certain areas usually "closer" to the border, Like Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point, Magdalena etc. or he says all of the baja california penensula. It is usally places that are busy with and business "TOURIST business" that require people Driving over for a "days" shopping. a "Long weekend" trip to the beach, etc. And for "relatives that live close to both sides of the border visiting each other? Deeper into mexico you have to get someting like a "temporary import permit" for your vehicle to be brought in and driven around. This is because of "taxes/import fees" on vehicles, vehicles/ electronics, consumer goods are higher in Mexico" People like to by a "used" car in the US and bring them into Mexico and sell them without paying fees. The Mexican government does not like that. So they make you get a "temporary import permit" or something like that, and Maybe? put down a refundable deposit (I think you might need to do a deposit. I've seen people have to do that with a motorcyle) And you get the deposit back when you "check back out" when leaving the country/coming back to the USA.

[@kimbifai8738]

hello, I wish to know if I can fill out the FMM form stating more days than my flight return date for example I am having my return just 9 days after my entry and I fill the FMM form to stay for a longer time may be 2 weeks

[@Rhaspun]

Ha,ha. It sounds like the politicians in Mexico don't want any competition. Especially from an outsider.

[@yeabuddy6070]

Jordan was hyped up on that good good this video. Love the energy bro 👍

[@Clarsair]

Whats a problem at one port is not nessasarily a problem at another. Usually, larger ports have the worst shake down schemes. Ive gone to smaller customs ports to resolve problems larger ports caused. And Im not just referring to Mexico!

[@jstar1000]

I'll just stay out of Mexico, been there a few times and liked it but man, its just so sketchy, one wrong move and your life could be altered forever. No thanks!

[@RRr-yl8zr]

Maybe just avoid doing questionable Ilegal things and stay away from getting rides from Unknow questionable poeple or shady characters. 😅😉

[@artvelcro]

With all those fricken problems, why the hell would I go there.

[@RRr-yl8zr]

Millions of people do every year. Mexico is in the Top 5 World Wide Vacation Destinations. Most people do not have these "problems" You don't see him running away from Mexico now do you? 😅😁 Maybe try to Remember not to start any political riots or run for govenor or president of Mexico while you are there. Maybe don't try to start up your own drug cartel in Mexico, Maybe don't get in cars with questionable /shady, people that you don't actually know. IF you can do that. 😅

[@okutaviof]

You should add how third-liability insurance is called in Mexico: Responsabilidad civil.

[@Kitty666EmoGoth]

We're moving there in less than 5 months, so this is really good to know!

[@RRr-yl8zr]

if you are not FROM Mexico/Mexican... Why would you Move there?!! 😲

[@motoknivesandgunsbyjt]

Sooooo how’s it going?

[@reyrincon2032]

When I first started watching your channel...You should have called it clueless gringos. But after some time, I see you have learned "La Movida". Just how go get things done in Mexico. Your Spanish has dramatically gotten better...You have made a good choice in partner...you picked from the "work class" not the "elite" class. Nothing worse than Mexicans with money.....in general. You know what I am referring too, Mexico is vary class orientated society.

[@dovygoodguy1296]

How can you plan how long to stay in Mexico in advance if you don't know how long they'll give you on the FMM??

[@jimmyl8332]

Very good tips!

[@BradTardern]

Do they check point in Veracruz Catemaco ..?

[@tarey05]

Jordan, do u know whether the Mexican gov't signed the UN-WHO pandemic treaty amendment in Davos this weekend?

[@marymacdonald2379]

Good presentation, Jordan!

[@donh5794]

I've been to Mexico several times years ago, but not to live. Sounds like even more ways to end up in jail or to be fined. Jail for being in a car accident - bad. Ridiculous to pay duty fees on your own personal items (declared or not) - I know it's not just in Mexico. Also #5 Politics is a bad idea when traveling to any country.

[@TobyNomad]

yeah this freaked me out about paying duty fees on your own items that you already own and use.

[@jmrggrmj9330]

You are allowed a lot actually but more than what is usually considered beyond personal and/or work use is considered import so you have to paid import taxes is the same when you go to the US you just have to declare it and there is no problem. What Jordan could have done to avoid the fees is to declare that he works in media (as he does) and one computer was his personal computer and the other was from his work and then there is no problem I have done so.

[@donh5794]

@@jmrggrmj9330 Just like anywhere else, what works for one person may not work for another person. Sometimes it depends on who checks you, other times it's how they feel. They make and change rules.

[@RRr-yl8zr]

My friends found out Nobody in Mexico wants to deal with the police involving an accident! My friends were at fault in a minor fender bender. they wanted to give the locals their insurance and wait for the cops for a police report. the locals were like "thats alright, best not to call the police or anything. Lets just go on our ways" The cops may try to take everybody involved vehicle. but just to Move Along!

[@jmrggrmj9330]

@@RRr-yl8zr it’s was probably because the guys that got hit didn’t pay the their car tax (tenencia) or insurance or even driver license, without that no matter who’s fault it is you are the one who has to pay and on top on that they take your car until you pay all your taxes and fines plus extra fines for every day also you have to pay the tow and the storage of you car for every day it is in custody so it could be so high amount that was easy just to let it go.

[@jimoconnor6382]

Any experience with going to Puerto Penasco?

[@franklanksworth2235]

Yeah bro I got held up for a "fine" trying to troll some brothels in Mexico. The taxi drive set me up...

[@NortheastWa]

My first scam experience was a timeshare man pretending to be security at the airport. He demanded my hotel reservation information.

[@jimsalmon5158]

Woah. That’s a new one. What to do in that situation?

[@Cwra1smith]

You get mobbed by them at the Cancun airport. I gave them $20.00 just to go away.

[@ausflygirl3430]

This is ESSENTIAL info! Scary.

[@tootstoyou1]

I bought a pair of cheap earbuds at Mexico City airport. The price said $105. Naturally I assumed that meant pesos …just over $5. When I got my CC statement guess what? Yep. I paid $105 US…. For a crappy little pair of cheap earbuds. 🤯🤬

[@RRr-yl8zr]

:-O never Buy Anything at Any airport! 😅

[@motivationseeker60]

Can you travel with body armor into Mexico?

[@charlesbennett7688]

Sound line a nightmare

[@anthonybranco]

This is great information

[@laurajames4981]

Great video

[@kenmallette6900]

Just curious, as a vacationer bringing your laptop do u have to declare that?

[@TangerineTravels]

Not if it’s under the duty free limit