The REAL Reason Most Americans will NEVER Live in Mexico 🇲🇽

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Life is not easy anywhere, but Mexico is a happy country.

Everything you say is spot on. I have been retired in Yucatan for 5 years. I kept a list of all the things I would do if I retired #1avoid expat enclaves. Always busy. Volunteer at a school. Read. Swim. Cook everyday and live in a true Mexican neighbourhood. Love my life.

I just watched an American expat show off his $5000,000 Merida home in a 3 part video. I could only watch half of part 1. I was crushed. I’m an American trying to escape the elitism and entitled behavior. I’m so happy to hear everything you’ve stated in this video. What a relief.

My friend Jose, let me tell you about my experiences. When I told people I was moving to Mexico they told me, "You're moving to Mexico? Why would you want to move to Mexico? México is a third-world country. They probably think that in Mexico all people live in cardboard shacks with no running water, no sewage system, no electricity, in other words like cave people. They also think that if anyone moves down here, before long, they will be killed. No, México is not perfect, (is any country perfect?), but I've lived here comfortably for over 10 years. Peace Jose

I started in the Yucatán and I am beyond Blessed to experience a new life!! I am in Jalisco now and moving to Mexico was my greatest decision 3 years ago! I am FREE! I am happy! I am healthier!!

There are so many little things that you can do to supplement your income. Because I speak English, kids in my community stop by for help with their English homework. I help them and when their parents found out. They would drop off food that they grew, offer their services when I need it. Something that I did just to be nice has paid me back. When you live in a Mexican neighborhood, you quickly learn who can help build things in your house, who can give a shot, who can mend clothes, and so on.

I am an American/Jamaican who loves Mexico. I visited twice. I visited for a month, I cried when I had to go back home to America. I have a great life in America, but as a black female, I have never felt free here. I consider Mexicans my real brothers and sisters. Mexicans are the greatest people on earth, hands down. As a traumatized black American, I couldn't believe this type of place excited. I have sold my house, and all my belongings to move to Mexico. I got 180 days, and it came to an end. Now I am trying to get a permanent visa in order to live there. Viva Mexico.

Saw your interview with Tangerine Travels. Definitely a new sub in it for the long haul. My first extensive trip to Mexico was in 1989. Living here part-time since 1994. Took the plunge to permanency in 2009. The reason was that I was always wanting to get back here as soon as I left. Mexico is my "Earth Magnet." I understand you completely, bro. Your philosophy is intriguing. Like it a lot. God bless and Viva México.

I miss walking to get my fruits and veggies, getting better at my Spanish with the locals and the noises of the street. When I went back to the states I swore I heard BASURA in my sleep! I missed that man for months, even though he started yelling at 7 AM. When I first got there I chuckled at the fact that the authorities would be called about the noise in the states. The tamale man went to 11 PM but hey, it is what it is. I LOVE Mexico and am working to return.

I spent $1200 pesos with a gentleman who had a street hustle making bracelets and such. Last day in Mexico he gave me a one of a kind handmade bracelet with my name on it and it is that small things that make me want to live in Mexico and talk to all the locals! Such beautiful, kind and generous people! ❤

What a beautiful area you are showing us today! I have always enjoyed the ride down the streets of Merida and also the walk around town videos, but hey this is NEXT level! So relaxing and beautiful with the beach and all the Palm trees and beautiful contrast of blue sky and sea with the amazing white sand as well. I got the feeling that this area is quite different as far as the "vibe" of the village?

I just want to thank you for this video. I currently live in Jamaica and for the last 2 years, I have been thinking of relocating. There were always 2 places in my head. USA and Mexico. But I lost my mum unexpectedly in February 2022 and for sure I made up my mind I want to relocate. But for opportunities and my preteen, it made me take my mind off Mexico but I would still watch videos whenever I get a chance (of Mexico). Two months ago I seriously made up my mind Mexico will be home for me (Thanks to your videos with the transparency and possibilities you shared), There is just something I feel in my energy when I research and watch videos on Mexico. As a full-time 9 to 5 Customer Support right now. I am trying to transition my skills online preparing my stream of income when I relocate there. Another thing I noticed, a lot of Youtubers and Content Creators in Mexico see themselves maybe as long as 5 years in Mexico if so long but at the end of the day, they are not planning to make Mexico their forever home and that's what makes you an exception in my eyes, why I am taking the leap soon. Thank you

Hey Jose it's your boy Quincy. I am with you, I told my family they will have to come to Mexico to bury me, I am never leaving, the quality of life, the love and respect you receive here is amazing. April 9th I'm here 2 yrs already, time flies. Give Christian a big hug for me. Mexico para siempre!

You’re the first person ever, and I’ve watched a lot of Mexico videos, that’s ever mentioned the “expat high school” mentality. People were talking about me behind my back, that I’d never met yet!! No place is perfect. But that is something to be aware of in the expat enclaves.

It works both ways. When I got married in Guadalajara, I was excited to bring my wife to a ranch in Zacatecas. I loved that ranch, she was not a fan. She wanted indoor plumbing. Didn’t want to poop outside with the animals, didn’t like walking 1 mile to fetch water. Didn’t like how a town of any size was 70 kilometers away. I found out that she is a city girl. My perception that everyone in Mexico liked the rural lifestyle was so far off from reality. 😅

"They are humble, they are appreciative." What more can we be to one another? Well put Jose, well put!

6:40 - 'instead of getting in the car to go to the grocery store we have to walk to the fruit vendor' - Honestly that's not a burden that's a perk. In the USA we're all too isolated from the communities we live in. For most people nothing is even within walking distance, that is why we have to drive to it. The ability to go outside and just see other people around, and have places to get a snack, a conversation, groceries, and supplies right in your neighborhood is a luxury for the ultra-wealthy living in places like NYC or San Francisco.

You hit it on the head ...again! Yes the idea of comfort vs freedom is key to think about so that a person can ponder about life in general, perhaps for the first time in their life; Hierarchy of Needs is the technical term.Since we are kept ever more so busy seeking out an existence , on the hamster wheel of finances, bureaucratic overbearing control that has turned our freedom into servitude, & it ain't getting better anytime soon! Just as your experience, most of us need a jolt, a major crisis to evaluate & think about what it is they want & perhaps more importantly what it is they DON'T desire. Time and physical & mental/ spiritual wellbeing is the most valuable commodity. Thanks for your time Jose! You're a gem of a person with a generous spirit that has made a big difference in plenty of people's lives!

Sam and I just found your channel a few days ago. Absolutely LOVE your energy, your down-to-Earthness and your obvious values of Free Will and Life is Sacred! We have rented a small apartment in Manzanillo from a friend, we’re waiting on my passport to arrive and for some special import paperwork we need for our sugar gliders..our projected move date is in the next few months. We were living the full time RV lifestyle for the last two years and just massively downsized in preparation for this change. We are headed to Mexico for the Freedom and ability to live as we wish⚛️💜🔮. Thanku for the value you provide