Top 7 Reasons Why You'll HATE Merida Yucatan Mexico 🇲🇽

I give you my top 7 reasons as to why you will Hate Merida Yucatan Mexico! I have been living in Merida for over 5 years and it has really grown on me and I wanted to share my top reasons as to why many people actually hate Merida Yucatan! Join me as I take you on a Drive through the streets of Merida and we count down the top 7 reason why you might Hate Merida Yucatan! #Merida #Yucatan #Mexico
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[@JoseArteagaTravels]

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[@silviapinamonjaras9175]

I'm just one of those people who think "if you don't like it, why are you living there" this is just me.....

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

I totally agree!

[@iam6627]

I was just thinking this...no one is forcing anyone to stay

[@alfredocano1601]

Is worse here in the u.s. gente apatica y comida no sirve everyone is after latest technology cars and houses pure materialism

[@JuanMoreno-wo5yb]

@@iam6627 Oh yeah!! Biden is forcing many out of the USA and letting in illegals like I drink water on a hot day!! I am in another hot place in Southern Mexico. It is a tossup to whatever heat Jose has. Many people have desires to live somewhere else no matter where they are for many reasons but they HAVE TO STAY for financial, family or you name it!

[@JVZe-go1bu]

Many people live there because of the hype online, but many leave also after they get o \merida and found out about all the lies. I am one of them. I am leaving. i have been here for three months, and i am tired already. I am leaving in three months because my lease is over in three months. if I didn't have a lease, i would have gone already. Merida is overrated.Many people fell into the same trap. tHat why many people come here but don't stay long.

[@shahjehan]

Hot, humid and people mind their own business. It’s absolutely a paradise.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Facts! Viva Merida!

[@pinetworkminer8377]

Paradise except the food?

[@shahjehan]

@@pinetworkminer8377 Yucatan food is delicious

[@mr.george7687]

Being a Yucateco living in NYC, I would kill for some Cochinita pibil, papadzules, frijoil con Puerco, vaporcitos. I am always thinking about food Yucateco.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Yes I totally agree there are still many dishes I have come to fall in love with you here, Cochinita being my all time favorite! Thanks for sharing!

[@bsjacks]

Thanks, you mentioned all the reasons why I will visit Merida. I live in the south, i can handle the heat. There are flying roaches here also. All cities modernize eventually. Will find good food. Love the quiet and slow culture. I know this place is not Miami, New York or L.A. - that's a positive. Not worried about transportation. But #1 is the beautiful beach.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

That is awesome! You will love it out here! In fact you should check out this video so you can see what I love the most about living in Merida kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJyrqWabnKqdaKs

[@leroyybrown]

Jose you’re a funny guy definitely with that nasal wise guy accent. It’s important not to get too stressed out with something as stressful as retirement in a foreign country. Your videos help people relax a bit and even laugh ha ha

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Glad you enjoy the content!

[@tubtalkwithbrian4782]

I haven't been yet, but this video is super helpful for me in framing my visit to look at properties

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelwilkinson2110]

As a native Houstonian, I know about flaying heat, although Merida's "ungodly" season starts earlier. We were there in early April one year and even my born-near-the-Amazon-rainforest wife was commenting about the weather. I'd love to move to Mexico but I'm stuck between the affordability of homes in Merida (even now) and proximity to all the Mayan sites, and on the other hand, awesome CDMX with higher crime and its smaller more expensive places that could collapse on you during the next earthquake.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@luissolis2377]

Me encanta el clima de Mérida y en general de Yucatán, el frío me da dolor de huesos y lo peor me deprime; y lo mejor al sudar quemas tóxicas.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Asi me siento igual! Mucho mejor el calor!

[@JuanMoreno-wo5yb]

Es porque estoy en Huatulco Oaxaca pero no sé cuál es la diferencia entre el clima/calor de Mérida y aquí?? ❤

[@mbee1584]

Seriously all True Here on day 6 of a 10 day vacation and I can't wait to fly home 😢 I haven't driven here but as a pedestrian I notice cars have the right of way not pedestrians. There must be lot of accidents here You can also add two more reasons All the trash on the side of the road to Progresso. Merida has a real plastic problem. Can't drink the tap water and sewage problems Only good thing is kind people here❤ and the cenotes are magical But I'm never coming back

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@tappan48]

Bro, I was born in Merida, unfortunately circumstances has me living in California. It saddens me to see Merida as it is now, as Cancun and Playa del Carmen. My parents are rolling in their graves if they saw how overpopulated and oversold it is. But You're very lucky to live in Merida. PS you know nothing about food!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thank you brother my wife tells me the same thing! I definitely need to check out some real Yucatecan Home Cooking..... Thats the only real way to have amazing Yucatecan food! Saludos!

[@yamelamadorfernandez7416]

Hehe, I live on this semaphorus to the right about 3 blocks away 😉 nice car trip while the video is going on 🤪Excellent video, and yeah, everything is solmo.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

That is awesome! Saludos!

[@misslori9725]

So far this is the first place I've ever researched about visiting/moving whose cons were pluses to me. I'm from Florida, I know how to manage heat. I personally welcome the slowness.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Jaja same here! As a native Floridian I love it out here!

[@J.H.HOLLIDAY]

from what ive seen... it reminds me of Orlando & Miami florida its a coastal area town that gets weathered away by by the ocean from storms. if youve ever lived in florida, you'll be comfy it's a "different" way of life... yet calming and carefree

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

That is a great way of putting it! thanks for sharing!

[@charliemulligan1988]

Jose I gotta Telya brother I love your videos!! thank you so much for your genuine honesty and sincerity. I will be taking my fourth trip to Mexico next month and looking for an apartment further north just an hour north of Puerto Vallarta. So many considerations that you brought up. None that will deter me. Thanks again brother. Peace.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thank you for the kind words brother! Good luck with your move!

[@mauroramos2685]

Hi Jose I already subscribed and thanks for this information, now I know more about the city that I plan to visit in the future, thanks a lot, es un buen video bien explicado vivo en florida y es también bien caliente y húmedo so, estoy acostumbrado al calor Congratulations for your video 👍

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Welcome aboard! Glad the video was so helpful! Saludos!

[@tkmccoywv]

Jose - "There's iguanas in my lawn. Grrr..." Me - "SQUEEEEEE!!!!" LOL! I'm in Shreveport, LA and since we, sadly, do have cold winters here, we have one green anole and two geckos being wintered over because we found them in the house after the cold weather set in. We love our kids and looking forward to a whole new crop in Mexico 😁

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

For sure if you are from Louisiana you will fit in with ease!

[@glenwoodfin]

Jose, I thought you were fair and balanced. I've never seen you before even though I've watched hundreds of videos about Mexico. I subscribed. -Gringo Glen from Gainesville.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Muchas Gracias! Glad you enjoyed the video! Welcome aboard!

[@LoveBeingBrowne]

Yea the heat is a hot mess, lol. My daughter and I were struggling in the fall there. Merida is excellent for the night life and expat community! I still think Campeche is nice and it has a nice breeze. I made a video about it.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ronnie_5150]

Wow, most of the reasons that people won't like it there, make me LOVE it. 5 more years, and I am SO there. 😁

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Viva Merida! Viva Mexico!

[@ronnie_5150]

@@JoseArteagaTravels 😃♥

[@sigstuko5270]

Thanks for detailed explanation of living there like straight forward explanation without any bs

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Boots11]

71 degrees and overcast with a mild rain in Alcala Martin , can't beat it with a stick

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Lovely winter weather

[@michaelwilkinson2110]

My wife and I really enjoyed Merida, especially as a jumping-off point for day trips. But this video makes it look like I should retire and move to Merida and open a shop selling Viagra and Cialis.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Sounds like a great idea! Perhaps you can sell other accessories since the meds can be found without a prescription in all pharmacies in Mexico.

[@michaelwilkinson2110]

@@JoseArteagaTravels I'll start scouting around for a good spot, then. Maybe Plaza Grande next to that bookstore.

[@jackieturner4629]

It's too darned hot! 🔥 Decided to move to the mountains of Central Mexico with much cooler temps.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@juliagulia3414]

Where Jackie?

[@tiggergutt70]

could you also give the temperature in celsius like most of the rest of the world uses (even Mexico ;) ).

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Ok!

[@ssjrose9641]

Lol ants in your pants, roaches in the roach motel, Mackey 😆 🤣 😂 😹 great video! All good reasons why someone may hate Merida. But I still love it 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 I disagree about the cuisine! Yucateco food is THE BEST of all Mexico... 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it! I love it out here too! Viva Merida!

[@nynatv1951]

I get frogs...! and Iguanas..! not to mention the lizrds and the sound they make at first I thought it was someone hammering late at night...hahahaha...!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Nature at its finest!

[@alumahomeinspections7009]

No, no creo. No puedo bajar mi calidad de vida y confort que tengo en Florida. Debere seguir buscando algo parecido a lo que vivo dia a dia. Tus videos me abrieron la mente. Gracias

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Gracias en compartir! Suerte!

[@beckygonzalez5710]

I’ve tried it a few times. There’s no beach so no breeze. The flying roaches, dinosaur ants. And I’ve been allll over Mexico. We have homes in Rosarito. I’ll take the cool weather. And vacation at a warm beach.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Luckimee]

Dinosaur ants? Oh nooooo

[@Vivi30908]

What about biking? I would love to ride my bike not for doing errands but for the pleasure of it on the Sundays. I heard in Guadalajara everything shuts down on Sundays so people can be outside to socialize. Is there anything like that in Mérida?

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Yes there is! They call it la biciruta! You should check it out!

[@mosesgonzales8820]

Yes, the cuisine food. Whatever it hit the bottom maybe below bottom is -0. I agree with you Jose.

[@mosesgonzales8820]

My mistake was I didn’t buy a block from the downtown area the old downtown that’s where most of the entertainment is but that’s what I should’ve done bad boy bad boy

[@mosesgonzales8820]

Beverly Hills no I live in Beverly Hills but no money

[@Rain-ec4jj]

What if i live near the ocean? Is it going to be too hot? I don't like hot weather

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Yes it will be hot. If you hate Hot weather then stay away from the Yucatan

[@nednadima]

You're hilarious, I'm moving to Merida in June. Any tips with apartment hunting?

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Yes you can check out this video for more info kzbin.info/www/bejne/noTEeIl8e66lq6c

[@andrewbrann6231]

I love your videos. Recently visited Philippines and Thailand now interested in Mexico. I did all my trips so far making 13 or less per hour. I'm a person that never had much or needed even air conditioning or many luxuries. How can I make money and live there with no computer experience? I don't need much. Basically a roof over my head.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thats awesome! Congratulations! Glad my videos have been helpful!

[@frankmontez6853]

Yeah I already live in verrry hot San Antonio Tx with it getting 110 heat index and I'm looking for a cool place to hang my hat . I spent the most pleasant two weeks back in July 08 in San Juan De Los Lagos Jalisco . Dreamy weather temps getting in the 70s for highs and upper 50s low 60s overnight lows . Never needed to turn on AC . Rained lil showers every day kept it cool . Days I spent going to mass at the Basilica and at markets and restaurants . Nights were spent with locals just chilling at the fountain in front of the Basilica

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

It is just as hot or hotter out here. Maybe Merida might not be for you if you want to get away from the constant heat. Good luck on your search!

[@frankmontez6853]

@@JoseArteagaTravels when the climate is described as savanna hot tropical you know it’s HOT.

[@mosesgonzales8820]

It’s like stop the motion is not even motion. There is just aggravated stop.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

ok! Thanks for sharing!

[@ghilly_one1720]

please don't let your doggie kill possums: "Possums are a good ally to have in your yard - they kill an estimated 5,000 ticks a season and catch and eat cockroaches, rats and mice. They are also resistant to snake venom, the National Wildlife Federation writes, and prey on them." they harm no one. if it's your garden you're worried about, instead put something up to protect it.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

I love possums and all animals too. But there is nothing I can do if these attacks happen when I am not around. This is part of living close to nature. Gizmo himself was attacked by another dog not too long ago and again there is nothing we can really do. These are actual reasons as to why people do not want to live in Mexico. I prefer to let nature do its thing, we should not be interfering with mother nature anyways.

[@lg4569]

I heard some neighborhoods are very noisy because of barking dogs at night

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Yes not just dogs but other reasons as well. My neighborhood is relatively quiet but i know other people that live with lots of noise pollution.

[@travelerawakenings8477]

There is an alcohol anonymous group across the street. They meet 3 to 4 times a week, and after their meeting is over, they put their chair on the sidewalks and talk loudly, laughing loud until 1:30 am to 2 am.

[@lolasvow3732]

I was watching ppl drive in Mexico City and they didn’t believe in blinkers, yielding or stopping lol

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Careful out there! 😅

[@rigojr3935]

Thank you for your video I want to live in Merida mexico since my parents are Mexican and I have dual citizenship

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Thank you for the kind words! Good luck on your journey! Viva Merida!

[@ashleymsp]

Totally agree about the food! I still love Merida and can't wait to go back, just not going for the food lol.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@clintast5940]

What I notice from your video is that they don't have lines on the road. People seem to be driving half way between two lanes. that would drive me crazy. also they seem to drive half way out into the road at a stop sign. That always scares me. I'm not sure if they are going to stop or not.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Driving in Mexico is not for everyone!

[@claucemicro1080]

Many streets have clearly defined lines but that doesn’t stop the Meridana from being between two lanes. People here think the street is theirs. They would rather smash their own car than let someone else change lanes or cross a street (when the first driver has the right of way but there’s enough distance so that it shouldn’t be a problem.)

[@kristitus6196]

Very informative video thanks👍

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jaliscoguanajuatotravelsan5679]

Love all your videos. Everyone one. Thanks

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Glad you like them!

[@jaliscoguanajuatotravelsan5679]

@@JoseArteagaTravels Siempre Amigo 👍🇲🇽

[@sk8terrrwithskills]

also, it depends about Merida being quiete as you say. just depends where you are. i lived in las americas and it was silightly quite but still hear noise from neighbors, as i live in Yucalpetén, its not quite at all here.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@clementinalunar9028]

I feel sorry for you, you don’t know what good Yucateco cousin you can eat. Is one of the best food in the Mexican Republic.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

The longer I live here the more I love the food

[@dharma6808]

Jose your correct about the food being the foodie that i am the food in Merida is questionable the only places that i found had great food were of higher end dining like the steak house in el centro also you hit it on the nose with the Heat but to add its the humidity the big issue one major problem not covered is Merida has a flooding problem when it rains which the government has taken forever to address like fixing the old sewer system to remedy the problem :)

[@meatgravylard]

There has never been a sewer system in Merida.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Great point aging infrastructure needs upgrading sooner than later! At least its happening, but just from my experience living in Florida no matter how well of a drainage system you have, when it rains 30 in inches in 30 min there is not much you can do but wait for the rain water to make its way down the drain.

[@dharma6808]

@@JoseArteagaTravels true i will say from my point of view the positives out weigh the negatives in Merida i plan a trip there in april to finish my dental work :)

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

@@dharma6808 I totally agree! You should check out this video I made Top 7 Reasons Why You'll LOVE Merida Yucatan Mexico 🇲🇽 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJyrqWabnKqdaKs

[@GlobalAdventurer]

I'm glad you mentioned the food. I thought it was just me. I was in Merida during Christmas a few years ago and went to a restaurant on Christmas day expecting a good meal. I was very much disappointed. And I'm not into food. I mainly eat street food. But whatever I ate it just wasn't good and i don't even know the name of the dish other than it was a Yucatan specialty. I used to live on the south side of Mexico City in Coyoacán to be in the most historical area of the city and around more authentic places and local people. But trying to get to all the events in Centro, it took hours sometimes using the Metro and walking so i would get an Uber. Ultimately and unfortunately, I just moved to the area where mostly all tourists and foreigners live and now i can just walk to all the events. So life is simpler now. Only thing I hate about Merida is the heat. Not just Merida any hot city including Dubai! 🥵😁

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing your story!

[@LoveFlower2267]

Love this episode❤, but i got motion sickness😢watching it. Maybe you can put a different background.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for the kind words! You should check out some of my other videos, not all of them are of me riding around town. Thanks for sharing!

[@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom]

I heard that you can go to jail for being in an accident in Mexico (both parties), do you think maybe that’s why everyone’s such slow & overcautious drivers? Or is it just the laid back vibe?

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Yes that can happen if you or the other party do not have insurance or adequate method to compensate the other party for damages

[@girllionaire4577]

What about the smell from not being able to flush the toilet tissue?

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

That is never an issue. People tend to have a wastebasket with a cover in the bathrooms, also we empty it out as often as needed, and during those really bad dumps we always have some air freshener spray. But if this is too much of an issue you can always pay more rent to live in a nicer place with newer plumbing to handle all that paper and whatever else you like to dump down the toilet 💩

[@-whackd]

$30 bidet attachments fit?

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

@@-whackd Yes Bidets work out here we have the same toilets. They only have the square ones in.....

[@wisdomprudence198]

Their weather is like the Caribbean where I'm from.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Exactly! Living in Paradise!

[@alumahomeinspections7009]

Hi, I am living in Florida for more than 20 years and looking to move away of US within 5 years. I started to check possible places and Mexico is one of them so far. I got anwsers for the good and bad for Mexico. For the Good are: People, Weather, Language, Culture, Food, etc. For the Bad are: Streets with no trees, Costly homes comparing with typical US houses, Small lots, Boring Arquitecture (house made of boxes), your videos shows depriment city landscaping, deteriorated old asphalt, potholes, broken sidewalk, etc. Is any better city than Merida?

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

The North of the city is much prettier and so are other parts of the city. There are also many other major cities all over Mexico which are also very nice like Monterey, Guadalajara, Mexico City and much more

[@zareh805]

I love every one of the reasons you mentioned.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@danielrose6288]

Nice truck bro 😎😎😎

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks brother!

[@TimothyHart-ru4rt]

Place in Celestun go to "town as needed" Best of both worlds.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome!

[@lolasvow3732]

Compared to weather where I am right now… Merida temperatures are lower lol

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Wow thanks for sharing!

[@kenthomas8114]

Jose, when you said where are the bugs, I knew you were having a "Seattle Flashback" - where the only nighttime sound you hear is the wind blowing. Even the ants there don't bite - it's all a mental adjustment! Seattle Born and Raised to Living in the Deep South now for over 20 years has been a serious cultural adventure for me - but I love life wherever I go. P.S. Please change not knowing how to drive to Polite. 🤣🤣🤣

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Jaja ok! Thanks for sharing!

[@kenthomas8114]

Jose the value of knowledge you give about Merida is the reason I had to see it for myself. Thank You So Much!

[@gaming-zombie1392]

I hate bugs but in Mexico I'll deal with it... Because people in the U.S. suck even our own people... I Lived in Opalocka & Hialeah... The Hot I Love and be okay in Mexico also I speak Spanish just not read or write... The City is Awesome but I'll deal without it... So people who say they hate it I unstand it but they need to think about it Like this at least is new to them and it can be fun if you make it fun... I'm 45 and not going to be picky about it...

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome Thanks for sharing!

[@prissilaordonez3557]

Y como no lo van a odiar ,si así habla de mi ciudad,los yucatecos no aceptamos personas que llegan creyéndose mejores y hablando mal de la ciudad, en realidad no se que hace acá viviendo si habla pestes de mi ciudad .

[@jedmartinz6985]

Hello José, I'm moving to Merida in a couple years, I have a question: In order to buy a house how can I move a big amount of money from US to Mexico ? When I say big I'm talking about 40 or 50 K. Thank you

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Depends on the a few factors. But you can simply take money out of the ATM Daily, wire yourself the money, get a Mexican Bank account and wire it there. There are many easy options availble. Once you are in the process of purchasing your house those who are helping you facilitate the purchase will be more than happy to guide you through the best options for you at the time.

[@jedmartinz6985]

Thank you

[@ianreiner1586]

I remember when I had a Mexican Lady in my life that I lived with in Cuernavaca Mexico and it would get up too 85 degrees and she refused for me too go too home depot and purchase a mini-split and have installed in the condo cause In the tv viewing room it got very warm she would not even flinch and I sit in there for 10 mins and I would start sweating. I remember the first time I went to Mexico in 1990 flying cockroach's back in the day flying around the courtyard just outside of our motel units in the Baja california Sur. I went back to the Baja in the mid 2010 and did not see really any guess they started fumigating more too keep gringo tourist happy. To me they were cool the sound they made when they flew was like someone clapping wood blocks together. Too cool for School !!!! Now sparse and Sad ya do not see that nature around.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing your story!

[@WoJackMan]

You mentioned bugs and critters. What about scorpions?

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Yes there are also scorpions and tarantulas out here but I have only seen them outside of the city

[@vazquezchannel4070]

Completely agree with everything but specifically with the food industry. Is sucks and especially if you’re going by first time thinking that to going to enjoy an amazing gastronomy restaurants, 😢 cause you will be 1000% disappointed. But I will definitely recommend “La Chaya Maya” Amazing food 🥘 but horrible service. Any ways… The food is amazing in that place 😊

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

La Pequeña Suzana is also great! There a bunch of hidden gems out there in the city, but unfortunately I really do think that the bad restaurants tend to outweigh the good ones. Every time we travel to another Mexican state/city we are quickly reminded of that fact. Thanks again for sharing!

[@vazquezchannel4070]

@@JoseArteagaTravels thank you for the feedback, I definitely will try that restaurant in my next visit to Merida!

[@travelerawakenings8477]

I have moved here 4 months ago and already lost 10 pounds. I hate the Yucatan foods, and its expensive for no reasons. Also, i am not able to find all the ingredients i used back home to cook my foods. ...i also hate the heat, Because of that, I am moving out. I am going to Guadalajara

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing! Good luck in Guadalajara! I heard its amazing!

[@JVZe-go1bu]

I like hot weather, but I don't like hell weather. There is a difference. Merida is hell. i am moving.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

ok! Thanks for sharing!

[@ge3877]

The heat and humidity would kill me. Otherwise I’d love it.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Yeah its not for everyone! 😅

[@monicarowe7915]

A nice video, However, I also live in Merida and love to hike and to be outdoors in nature, but it’s too hot outside for me, often too dusty from Saharan dust episodes, not many nice walking trails and suitable biking trails, very flat, and not overly interesting. It would be great to go outside in the evenings, even in the garden, but one is confronted with mosquitoes, and still more heat. The biggest concern is it seems to be getting hotter, with all year higher temperatures. I have made some adjustments, but still looking forward to moving forward, to enjoy the outdoors, again. The amenities for groceries are good and also the online shopping, but if one can cook, that is a huge blessing- A nice cooler indoor activity with AC. I’ll add that It’s not always quiet -You are lucky, or very unlucky!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thank you for sharing!

[@armanbogheiri787]

👍👍👍

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

🙂

[@tasharhodes8969]

I have meds that I have to take daily! So I need to be closer to a doctor's office. Where would I find that? That's my #1 priority. And I would love to have a couple golden retrievers. Is that doable?? I can live in a neighborhood that's loud. Yes, I take sleeping pills. 😂. I would need a small car. Where might I find a smaller car? Cartess Ross has been very good with some tips. 😂. I am from Hot & Humid weather from being in FL. 😊.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Merida has many wonderful Hospitals and Doctors one would need to visit and see the right fit. You can find Doctors in local Pharmacies that can help you with your medication. As for a car you can find many great deals in the local facebook marketplace and yes of course you can have as many dogs as you want in Mexico!

[@arnaudt.4469]

Living in Merida myself, must admit that traffic over here is on a level of insanity, most Yuca´s really can´t drive, or they turn into kamikaze drivers or into turtles when they jump into their car, really ants are more organized than the average yuca driver. My experience is that they just change lane without blinker, holding up all traffic especially on the periferico, OMG the periferico everyday accidents just because they really don´t look or anticipate to other drivers/speed. Am European myself and am used to a lot of cities even Italy where a huge amount of mopeds are buzzing like bees all around your car, or France where isn´t a single car without a dent, but man Yucatown man that hits me real, really hate it to drive during rush hour which is around nine in the morning, between 2 and 4 afternoon and then form 19:00, take the road for example by Costco, during the morning city in and during the afternoon city out, hope you can switch off your stress level because what a mess. The food Yucatown ( i keep on saying Yucatown haha) is famous for is cochina chochinita (pibil), every weekend in the early morning they sell cochina everywhere, for the rest there isn´t much choice in real Mexican food in whole yucatown, the only place where you can eat some original Maya (that´s what they say at least) plates are in the Haciendas. But be really honest now, as Merida is expanding rapidly you will see more and more street vendors selling tacos and other unhealthy stuff like you see in Mexico City, reason is that a lot of Chilangos (a.k.a. people from Mexico City) are moving to Merida and taking with them all their (bad) habits, (No reason why Yuca really hate Chilangos). Without a doubt that will be my POINT REASON NO: 8 WHY I HATE MERIDA !!!!!on your list , Please government wipe away all those dirty disgusting street vendors, they are making your city so dirty, they think they can put their "carrito" or "puestecito" everywhere they want. 😩😩😩. Also those Marquesita vendors on Paseo Montejo and the Remate (the square at the beginning of Paseo Montejo) , it´s getting TOO MUCH.... i understand those people want to earn some money but be real it´s too much of the same (shit)....

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing! 😅

[@nynatv1951]

I drove a yellow cab in NYC..!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Wow ok! So traffic out here should be a breeze for you!

[@GlobalAdventurer]

Thanks Jose! If you have time, could you do a video on a food budget for one or two people. If you already have a video on this topic, please disregard.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Sounds good! I have done videos on cost of living in the past, but this would make a great topic for a quick video! Stay tuned!

[@GlobalAdventurer]

@@JoseArteagaTravels Thanks! I can't stay on budget :( It's so bad, I just ordered a budget book😔I need to get back to the basics and start cooking more or something.

[@GlobalAdventurer]

@@JoseArteagaTravels ...also, google messed up on the amount I donated. This has happen before and they won't correct it :( For some reason any amount over $5.00USD defaults to 100 Pesos only no matter if you sent $10.00USD. So, you get 100 pesos and I pay $10.00USD. Not fair to you or me.

[@Vivi30908]

That would be great. I can't find it yet in the internet.

[@dialectic5012]

Excellent

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@FunkyColdMedina12]

You are very wrong about the cuisine. The gastronomy in the Yucatan is on a different level. You are right about living in the region and the food not being for every day consumption, however, Mexican food as a whole is not ideally a balanced diet. As far as the quality, it is amazing especially if like myself, you grew up on traditional Mexican and Mexican American food.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@ROBERTWORLDADVENTURE]

AFTER 1 YEAR HERE. I DO AGREE WITH YOU AT 100% ON ALL 7 REASONS. YOU GOT IT RIGHT! We actually leave from here soon and I swear never be Back. I will add it is so Boring here. Thanj you for your great video

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@clementinalunar9028]

Thank goodness you’re leaving Merida, I hope Mexico in general!!!

[@Thesadsadgame]

#4 is why i've skipped on Merida for so long :(

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Sorry to hear that! Thanks for sharing tho!

[@sk8terrrwithskills]

there is actually three Mcdonald's in Oaxaca

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@romanpacheco8843]

Is that a Ram charger?

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Yes it is! A 1988 Dodge RamCharger!

[@CassieDavis613]

@@JoseArteagaTravels Sweet ride. How were you lucky enough to find it?

[@gumerzambrano]

As a huge foodie and an Angeleno I would not survive in the horrible temperature and mediocre food 😆

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@nynatv1951]

The circles drive me crazy...!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

No way! I love them! Much better than traffic lights! I grew up driving in Miami and honestly driving here is a breeze in comparison. I love the traffic circles because it allows me to skip to the front and just go when I'm ready instead of waiting for everyone else. i drive aggressively out here and most of the time they part the seas for my truck. But yeah love them circles! 😅

[@influxiam]

“I’m sweating b… all the time!” 🤣

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

You already know it

[@juancarlosgutierrez6738]

If someone does not like it here, why the hell are you here?

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Great question! I wonder that myself!

[@kevinreyes6930]

I love to meet you when we get there. Can we meet jose?

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Of course we can meet! I also do in person consultations for a fee. Please feel free to email me and we can set it up. You can find all my contact info on my website josearteaga.com

[@AngelRodriguez-ox5pd]

Oye estas debajo del tropico de cáncer obvio hace mucho calor....

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Gracias por la info!

[@ridethroughmexico3494]

I can live off of panuchos, salbutes y ceviche! I love panuchos more than tacos .

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! You are basically Yucatecan already!

[@nynatv1951]

Merida is the best....! not so different than Miami..!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

I agree that is why I feel so at home here and others straight up hate it. Viva Merida!

[@DandMtravel]

A ti te gusta el calor porque te gusta beber coronitas!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Simplemente no me gusta el Frio y prefiero el Calor

[@thealternativecontrarian9936]

You are right about the food. Traditional Mexican food and even TexMex never really got a stronghold here. I live in Merida and when I first got here I walked around the streets looking for burritos and fajitas.... LOL. Never found any. The Mayan food is good but it's not good enough to eat regularly.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thank you for sharing! Good thing is we are starting to see more and more Mexican Food from other parts of Mexico here!

[@JuanMoreno-wo5yb]

@@JoseArteagaTravels That’s good but if you are a cook (professional) bingo, solution and chaching money making idea… You need your own restaurante!! I also thought of Pest Control as a good business and Air Conditioning installation!! Meanwhile, I wonder if other than Starbucks, is there any REAL Espreso beans to make a REAL mocca or good double or triple Espreso anywhere in Mexico?!? Here in Huatuco Oaxaca they say they have Espreso but I don’t think they even know what it REALLY is. ❤ Thanks.

[@mosesgonzales8820]

Only time I had entertainment was when I had to go back home and watch Netflix or KZbin and then wait till it was bedtime

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

ok! Thanks for sharing!

[@filthyimpetuoussoul6220]

The fact that u speak the truth about how the food sucks here I know you're for real cause mayan food sux but theyre in denial n defensive about it 😜 I think its cause its sooo hot here beef tastes different.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Yeah its not the best, but not the worst. But when compared to the rest of Mexico it is near the bottom. This is a stat gathered by other Mexicans about their own cuisine. There are some very yummy dishes in the Yucatan but the cuisine as a whole has a ways to go to catch up to the rest of Mexico 😅

[@thenubianspeaks4329]

how much time are you going to spend talking about the weather

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Around 2 and a half minutes

[@LaArtsGuy]

I guess some people are unlucky…we spent 4 wonderful days. They’re exploring, eating wonderful food so much to do and see. Don’t listen to this.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

I totally agree! I love Merida!

[@sheluvskam]

Progresso beach is dirty too. UUUUgh! I couldn't wait to leave.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

ok! Thanks for sharing!

[@jagsfanrick]

Is there a reason you never drive by the beach?

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

I drive to the beach from time to time I just don't record every single thing I do. Also there is not much to see on the straight road from Merida to Progreso. Just about 20 minutes of low lying jungle.

[@davidrogers2033]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3fHaWZ7nMmjhpo

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

@@davidrogers2033 Cant wait to go out there again real soon!

[@sophiemarcaurele]

I don’t mind the ants, the spiders, the snakes, the tlacuaches or even the tarantulas and I LOVE the little chirps of the geckos... but lawwwwd I hate ‘them flying, biting, bigmac sized cucarachas!! 😫 Another biting insect to watch out for is the kissing bug - chinches - which can transmit the dangerous Chagas’ disease. It’s important for people moving to the Yucatán to learn about the vectors for dangerous diseases like Chagas but also Zika, Dengue, Malaria, Chikunguya... knowledge is power, and prevention is key - especially when it comes to mosquitoes! 🤔😬 🐍 🦗 🕷 🦎 🦟 🤕 🇲🇽

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@_TheBlackPrint_]

Tarantulas bad out there?

[@onlyrealtalentedartists]

Can not imagine being in Mexico and no taquitos al pastor .....

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Oh we got plenty of Tacos al Pastor out here

[@Pcflwrrior]

From Tory: It may be 'hot as b@lls' down here, but you make it cool!!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Jaja Awesome! Thanks! I try to make it cool! That's why I'm always sweating! 😅💦

[@laura3619]

😂👌

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

😋

[@Vivi30908]

A good welcoming congregation is sufficient for me.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome!

[@FernandoMendoza-yd7oo]

Hola Jose, muy buen video, de las 7 las unicas que son dificiles de vivir, son las dos primeras, lo demas es una delicia, claro yo tengo 68 anos y vivo en New England.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Muchas gracias en compartir!

[@FernandoMendoza-yd7oo]

@@JoseArteagaTravels gracias por tus videos y canal de FB nosotros sabemos que es un gran esfuerzo y sabemos que no es nada facil, por otro lado , gracias a ti , nosotros ( mi esposa ) y yo estamos planeando pasar dos meses febrero y marzo en tu ciudad de Merida, y de esa manera no pasar el frio de aqui. De nuevo Gracias!

[@FernandoMendoza-yd7oo]

Any suggestion is appreciated!

[@Cars123451000]

Info on this whole video is not valid and misleading. Look at the source. Lol!!!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for watching! You should watch Top 7 Reasons Why You'll LOVE Merida Yucatan Mexico 🇲🇽 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJyrqWabnKqdaKs