Why EVERYONE loves San Miguel de Allende Mexico (our new favourite?)

[@EricandSarah]

Have you been to SMA? What do you think? - Also, new foods are hard for me (Eric) 😂😂

[@borimex5844]

What was the name of your air bnb in San Miguel de Allende?

[@terryleejenks318]

I signed a years lease as a retired nurse and I am living here since October 2023. It is not cheap. Food at the large grocery stores are the same as home in Chicago. Rent is high here as compared to other cities in Mexico. Dinners out equal US. What is great here is the weather. There's not a bad day and it's not humid. Nights are cool and wool blankets feel great. I know there is crime all around SMA, but it feels safe here to walk around alone (with my Frenchie). I love that I can take my dog almost everywhere....even the double decker modern buses allow me to buy a seat for my dog! I am not crazy about living amongst so many gringos in SMA. I'm considering now moving to Guanajuato City! I love it there and I love your video about it!

[@celeste_xo]

I love your guys’ energy and attitude btw it’s very positive and wholesome 😇

[@mjz16]

The “park” is basically the town square. There’s one in every Mexican city pretty much. El jardín.

[@bodvargregersen5161]

Thanks for showing us how beautiful the city is. Most folks in the U.S. only hear the bad things of Mexico. If you watch the news in the U.S., the only thing that makes the news is bad news. The city of San Miguel de Allende is a real show stopper!

[@natanhaelalvarado6137]

But of course the government want their citizens spend the money inside the US and not overseas.

[@cd3694]

My relatives say all they ever hear about the US are the mass shootings

[@joysegars9399]

After visiting twice and then spending months at a time there, I have learned that the best part of living in San Miguel is the social, cultural, and intellectual life here. I have lived and traveled all over the world and have never found anything like it. Almost every day and evening there is something intellectually stimulating, creative, or just plain fun to do with truly amazing humans, including lectures, art exhibits, plays, and concerts. And we walk almost everywhere! After first living here for only five weeks, I had thirty-four people at my birthday party whom I adore and continue to see regularly. They are kind, intelligent, loving, adventuresome, open-minded, witty, and spiritually inclined humans who care deeply about making the world a better place. Whether they are young or old, they are still so open-hearted, intentional, active, accomplished, smart, and incredibly alive! BUT, there are also drawbacks to living here, including questionable air quality on many days, a water shortage that could become dire (plus the need to purify it to safely drink it regularly), dry but HOT weather in May and the first part of June, and, although SMA seems to always be a safe little magical bubble, there are nearby towns that we are cautioned not to visit, especially at night. Hopefully SMA stays as safe as it has always been since we first visited 26 years ago, but there’s always a risk that it will not. There are pros and cons to every city, and those are the cons that few people discuss. Those cons are worth the risk to us because we are so happy here, but a balanced assessment might help others decide whether to move here.

[@kimreyanna]

SMA is breathtakingly expensive compared to other places in Mexico (something that's been difficult for locals priced out of their own neighborhoods) but it's incredibly beautiful. I recommend it to anyone visiting Mexico. That said, make sure you get to Guanajuato! We lived there for two years and I fell in love with its callejones and tunnels. Also make sure to put Xilitla and the Jardín Surrealista on your list... there's SO much to do/see in Mexico!

[@jefffarris1288]

I was just there last week and totally agree. $11 for a margarita? I passed one restaurant with a menu and no prices listed. Yes, it's beautiful, but sorry, if I want that, I'll go to Manhattan or L.A.

[@MiguelLopez-om8mb]

​@jefffarris1288 too Many Mexican Americans, gringos and Canadians. It is becoming Americanized and the business owners are capitalizing from it. The only ones hurting is the locals. Even so, they can work at a restaurant and bank.

[@MariaGonzalez-zt4oy]

It is expensive. Because is a turistic and famous place. Like cancún.

[@petravandermeulen4751]

I loved going to San Miguel - the city of a 1000 doors. Did you notice all the beautiful wooden doors? So lovely. Would love to go back there some day.

[@yumyumkitty2104]

You all make me want to go there like, tomorrow, but I gotta wait until May of 2024. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@ScottPaton]

I am going to SMA tomorrow for two weeks. Looking forward to it!

[@EricandSarah]

Oh amazing! Hope you love it!

[@gregorygreenwood882]

We were just in SMA in the first week of January. And also spent time in Guanajuato City. Really loved both cities. GC is certainly less expensive and I love the university vibe. My favorite city in the whole world is Cuenca, Ecuador... and SMA does have 80-85 of that sort of vibe. I especially love the art galleries and the food. And going to the main square after dark. All those square trees with hanging and blinking lights, the cathedral lit from top to bottom like an alien pink spacecraft, the main streets all lit up from the hanging star lights... really is a beautiful place. I mainly came by though to compliment you guys on your camera work. I watch a lot of KZbin travel videos. The two of you really, really deliver with high resolution and excellent color on all your videos. No blurry pans or garbled audio... it feels like you are right there. And obviously the drone work is great as well but I'm a total newbie at that... but as a photography guy going back to the B&W film days... I appreciate the quality of your work. You make it look so easy but I'm sure it takes hours of equipment preparation and then post on a computer to pull it all together. Really excellent work.

[@EricandSarah]

Wow thank you SO MUCH for those compliments. We put a lot of time and effort into creating high quality footage but often wonder if anyone even notices/cares with so much IPhone footage out there these days. But we really do love the art of creating work we’re proud of 😊 Glad you appreciate it. Also you should try out drone work… it’s fun and addicting 😉

[@kroyal4296]

I would love to know more about Cuenca Ecuador I am considering a housesit their Christmas time and from what I see Christmas New Year’s is supposed to be magical there with Folklorico dance in the streets. I’d love to know more because I’m choosing between Puerto Morelis Christmas time housesit, or Cuenca

[@gregorygreenwood882]

There are a LOT of Cuenca KZbin videos. Including some from Eric and Sarah. I love SMA and GC... but I really believe in our case that I love them the most for long vacations. Cuenca IMO is better for an actual residence for expats. (I haven't been there at Christmas so I can't help you there.) The Cuenca cost of living is lower across the board. The medical care is a tie. The natural environment is a clear win for Cuenca... in the city itself and an easy, easy win ouside the city. The fact that EC uses the US Dollar is a plus. I personally have no problems with the altitude but some people do... to me it is a plus because it helps keep the weather perfect and eliminates practically all insect problems! There are a LOT of expats from around the world in Cuenca... the various groups that get together and help each other out and socialize are part of the attraction to me. And while the restaurant scene in SMA is wonderful... IMO again... it is equally good in Cuenca... and your bill will be substantially lower. It does take longer to get down there from the US. Not going to drive down from Texas like you can do to SMA. You have to do something like Miami to Quito to Cuenca. But... maybe that is a good thing? I can't imagine how much more "touristy" Cuenca could be if it was as close to the US as SMA! There is somewhere around 12-12k full time expats there now... and the planes are constantly landing and taking off every day... the Centro is always busy. @@kroyal4296

[@jenontherunn]

Thank you guys so much for this awesome video! I’m heading there soon and I’m loving your whole vibe 😊 Curious, do you happen to have the link to the Airbnb you stayed at? Thanks so much :)

[@sirgalahad1470]

I'm going to work remote from San Miguel this August. I have friends that are considering a permanent move there from the US. Can't wait !

[@EricandSarah]

Awesome! Hope you really enjoy your time there 😊

[@rayray9865]

Thanks for contributing to the problem. I hope you pay taxes.

[@moreno-lh7ys]

@@rayray9865 porque culpas a los extranjeros y nuestros paisanos los que tienen propiedades y aunmentan los precios para que nuestro otros paisanos de menor poder adquisitivo se desplacen a otras partes son nuestros mismo paisanos los que aunmentan los precios y no olvides que tambien nuestros paisanos con menor poder adquisitivo se benefician porque ahora hay mucho trabajo, y con los aunmentos de sueldo pronto seran clase media si tienen sus finanzas saludables probablemente hasta compren propiedades tambien -- tambien mcho que son beneficiados yy, y hay muchos beneficios tambien

[@ClarityPulseCoaching]

thanks guys!

[@azulgreen1]

You guys look so authentically happy, it’s contagious ❤

[@Demiarioch]

Fun video. Thanks for sharing. Time for a vacation!

[@juancarlosrodriguez7623]

Excellent video San Miguel close to where I am

[@josehernandez-fs9ek]

Nice video guys thank you! That artichoke park was funny 😅 My mom taught me years ago how to eat it because i was doing the same thing you did. 😅

[@EricandSarah]

Hahaha it’s a difficult food to eat 😂

[@JesusAntonioLopez-q7w]

SMA is absolutely beautiful, thanks for sharing your trip. I’m from guanajuato and SMA is one of my favorite spots. Although it has been changing a lot. Prices 3-4 blocks from la parroquia have skyrocketed. Employees are no longer friendly to nationals all they want is tourists money. The most beautiful places are reserved for the Americans and foreigners. Friday sat sun super crowded not kidding. The city is owned by the west. I’m skipping SMA next time. Hotels food places are super expensive. In my opinion even more expensive than Cancun I prefer to pay to be at the beach than in this town any day.

[@harishpsgct]

Shorter video considering the last few videos, but SMA looks like a cool place from what you show

[@EricandSarah]

Video length definitely doesn’t indicate how much we enjoy a place! ☺️

[@carolartis2149]

You guys are great

[@EricandSarah]

YOU are great! 😄

[@clareomarfran]

I've lived in SMA for three years and probably will be here for the duration. My favorite cities to live came down to Guanajuato and SMA. Guanajuato is equally lovely with fewer gringos, but SMA has a great public library-the second largest collection of English language books in Mexico.

[@alfonsoherrera5120]

I love SMA.

[@davidostrowski679]

Head up to Sinaloa, Sonora, Durango and Coahuila if you get the chance. My favourite states. Polar opposite of places like SMA which has been done to death on KZbin!

[@EricandSarah]

Thanks for the recommendations!

[@gustavogavia9656]

Nice city!

[@jimig.r.h.4121]

Keep in mind everything came from Mexico or First Nation to the world, like tomatoes, chillies, vanilla, tomatillos, coco beans, chocolate, corn, squash, potatoes, etc..

[@isabelv.f1495]

Las papas son de Peru. Pero aparte de eso todo eso que pusiste y también los pavos y el chicle.

[@mtyliving]

La papá si, pero el chicle y el pavo el cual estaba domesticado no.

[@janecarnevale126]

Just had that leek sandwich there 2 weeks ago!!!

[@EricandSarah]

It was delicious 🤤

[@BPe-ie9je]

Looks beautiful. ???How are the costs? ??? I hear incredibly expensive for Mexico ?

[@EricandSarah]

It’s definitely pricey compared to most of Mexico! But it really is a beautiful city!

[@terryleejenks318]

Over the top expensive. Everything! Only cheap thing is the weather. Costs nothing and it's perfect.

[@WilsonCounseling]

Can anyone help me figure out how to find accommodations in the Guadalupe neighborhood that Sarah and Eric talked about? I have looked and can't seem to find anything. I don't know if I am using the wrong search term? Thanks!

[@mariakrumova5640]

Is it safe to travel by bus from Mexico City to San Miguel ?

[@terryleejenks318]

Of course! ETN. Double decker, clean, air-conditioned, modern.

[@windsongdesigns6655]

I've never been to Mexico but SMA looks like a great place to visit. Love your videos. Cheers from Ontario.

[@EricandSarah]

It’s a beautiful city to visit!

[@01JYO]

Bello 👌❤️👍

[@santiagocamacho9145]

I live in San Miguel 🤩

[@kroyal4296]

Id love to know more about it, if there is authentic Mexican culture or too grinfo. Are you local?

[@mariamar2114]

México está en Norte americana..🇲🇽🇲🇾🇨🇦😊

[@BPe-ie9je]

Have you been to....or are you interestedi in going to Morelia ? I haer lovely , affordable.....friendly. good food.

[@EricandSarah]

We haven’t been but looks like a really nice town!

[@BPe-ie9je]

I went to grad school thru US Univ in Uruapan, Michoacan, years ago. Gorgeous. National Park in town. Big Avacado area, cartels want control of . Big $. So I'd avoid there, for now, or without a guide. But Morelia ia safe. Capital. Historic. Alot of expats quietly finding it. I think it would make fabulous video, real educational. If you go, its very economical, greal food. Tarascan indians, indigenous, not taken over by aztecs.

[@M64936]

I lived there for 2.5 years. Beautiful city, great weather, but I decided to leave for a variety of reasons...

[@EricandSarah]

It is a very beautiful city!

[@andreabalanzariogutierrez6767]

Best place in the world.

[@charliesit]

Are there plenty of grocery stores?

[@terryleejenks318]

Of course. Modern and expensive.

[@CharlesBurton-zs6bh]

A couple of small points, courtesy to pedestrians is common in Mexico. The vast majority of the country apart from areas of Cartel conflict also have very low crime rates. San Miguel was a Pueblo Magico until 2008. When it became Unesco World Heritage it lost that designation. I have now visited 77 Pueblo Magicos, most of where you will not find any foreigners at all.

[@PeachesBrewer]

Hi there, do you have a realtor/attorney that you trust ?

[@victoriaallen8271]

lol It’s 97 her and has been on the 90’s for a month

[@declanhogan4985]

My pal Shona Campbell lives there yurt 🎉😊

[@luisamador5089]

You guy been in more places than me, and I'm Mexican, hahaha.

[@EricandSarah]

Haha hope you get to explore some more one day! :)

[@kevinemanuel5862]

Was the spoonful of mayonnaise good?😂😂😂😂😂

[@EricandSarah]

Oh my. Yea it was delicious hahah possibly one of my most embarrassing moments 😂

[@DCR-pe7mv]

🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@darkspeed62]

Awesome video, and some cool info. Would have been nice if you had given an itea of the temps rather than just saying its a nice temperature. Your wife also has lovely legs! Lucky chap!

[@Kryohma]

Amazing VBlog brothers. Greetings from Jalisco. ฅ՞•ﻌ•՞ฅ Thanks for visit our country.ღ My House is Your House.

[@EricandSarah]

Gracias amigo 🙏

[@Tzukasa]

For videos like this I couldn’t afford to live there anymore

[@ClarityPulseCoaching]

most interesting comment, but why? - because they promote tourism and prices go up? how much were you use pay?

[@tahiti1]

I much prefer nearby Guanajuato, far more authentic and minus the gringo invasion, stunningly picturesque

[@terryleejenks318]

Meee TOO!!

[@qualitytraders5333]

"San Miguel day Ayenday". Once, it was nice and quiet. Now it has been converted into a typical "touristy hell-hole". There's nothing special there that can't be seen in many other places in Mexico.

[@luisavena6560]

Could you please say when US citizens started to think that méxico is interesting?

[@EricandSarah]

Not sure… we’re Canadian!

[@terryleejenks318]

I lived in Guadalajara Mexico 50 years ago and thought it was amazingly interesting. Mexico City is also a world class city where top restaurants and cocktail bars in the whole world are there. What possibly is NOT interesting about Mexico??

[@DanielRodriguez230399]

"Expat community" more like gentrifiers

[@Mexican01o101]

Need to start calling them immigrants instead of gringos. Or maybe invaders

[@omarfernandez259]

❤

[@rollingnscratching]

As a local I can tell SMA is very overated

[@CarlosEspinoza-Malv.]

Yo tambien soy local y para nada esta sobrevalorado, pues es seguro, arquitectonicamente bello, con arte y buena comida por todas partes 😒

[@rollingnscratching]

@@CarlosEspinoza-Malv. Igual muchas otras ciudades que no están consagradas pero SMA es puro marketing bro. Lo siento, tqm pero tas mal we jajajaja

[@kroyal4296]

Dias de las muertos ahí es authentico o mas los touristas? Hay cultura autentico ahí?

[@acemansfield]

I stay from there to many Americans I try to avoid all of theme I love Guanajuato better less americans

[@acemansfield]

I stay away from there to many Americans I like Guanajuato better less americans I avoid theme.

[@davidwright873]

Kinda boring. I love san francisco personally. Say what you will.

[@EricandSarah]

A bit boring for us as well but we can see why retired people enjoy it… it’s very beautiful and peaceful!

[@davidwright873]

@@EricandSarah there is Escondido resort hot springs that was pretty cool. 8 miles outa town or so?

[@artrax]

expats...sigh....facepalm....

[@maltratar]

ARrIBISTAS.

[@juanpaulotrujillo7292]

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