Returning to the USA After Living in Merida Mexico 🇲🇽 🇺🇸

USA people who lives in Mexico, please do your best effort to respect our country, it is beautiful because our culture allow it, so try to stick to it and not to try to change as you think it is normal for you. You are running away from USA culture, so, enjoy ours as is.

I retired from my career in Texas as a corporate attorney at age 60. I was totally burned out and experiencing several serious physical symptoms of extremely high stress. After 35 years of too much work for one lawyer, tight deadlines with hundreds of jobs depending on the success of my contract negotiations, overbearing personalities of top management with big egos and other challenges, I moved to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on the Pacific Ocean. It is such a laid-back relaxing place with a sizable expat community from all over the world, endless activities, friendly locals and wonderful food. I used to get very sick in Texas 3-4 times per year from horrible allergies and resulting sinus infections. Those allergies disappeared in Mexico. You must be careful where you live in Mexico, but there are plenty of safe cities, safer than so many places in the US. One of the many noticeable differences, especially if you are older, is that there is less ageism. People of different generations mix with each other a lot more. Provided you respect the different Mexican culture and don't become "the ugly American" most Mexicans are very courteous. I have now been here 14 years! I do not visit the US very often any more because politics have become so hateful and divisive, I don't like the rat race with everyone frantically rushing around in their cars, and I hate the American medical hamster wheel of endless doctor visits when you are older even if you are in good health. I had 11 prescriptions when I moved here; now I have only one! I have returned to the US for treatment when I had a ladder accident, for laser cataract surgery and a prostate procedure but only so that I could use my insurance. If I have some minor health issue I can visit a doctor at a pharmacy without an appointment for approx US$6.00! There are some things I miss about the US such as my church but not enough to move back. I have a maid clean my house twice per week, something that would be too expensive for me in the US. It helps a lot to speak Spanish. I'm not really what I consider fluent, but I took lessons and can speak basic Spanish rather well. Overall, I love my life in Mexico.

I'm from the US and have been living in Morelia, Michoacan for three years! I have NO complaints. The people are welcoming, the culture is amazing, and the food is incredible. My wife is a Mexican citizen, and I'm from Reno, Nevada. Best move ever! I've never been victimized by ANY crime or overcharged because I'm a "gringo." It's been special! Good video!

When I moved to Mexico, my allergies disappeared. Now I know why.

I live in Mexico City now from the US, I come back every few months. It's very different seeing the US compared to Mexico. Mexico is so much more vibrant & lively.

Love how you say "Mexico" and "mexicanos" even though you don't have to. I feel you respect this place. Bienvenido!

While visiting Oaxaca a lady came up to me and complimented me. A very nice old lady who was very sweet. I was an obvious tourist. I bet if she had gone to the US she would not been as well treated by an american citizen.

I agree with you. I’m originally from Guadalajara But I live in the US I travel to Mexico every where Wonderful happy people everywhere in Mexico And when I come back to the US Is like a funeral The moment you land at the airport Super unfriendly Sad but true Blessings to you

Hi! We welcome anyone that wants to come here. Just please be respectful to our culture and our ways. We have heard how some people from the US living here complain about the noise (yes, sometimes we are noisy) , our "organilleros", our Mariachi or Bandas, but those things are part of our history and culture. Also, I heard how a group of north americans did not allow Mexican people watch the eclipse at a site that is public here in Mexico! And they were very rude. Please, if you appreciate more living in México than in the US do not try to turn our country into the place you are running away from! Having said that... Welcome to México!!

I've lived in Mexico for over 30 years. Last summer I had to travel to Washington state for a family emergency. I took the bus to LA and walked the mile between the bus station and the central train station. Every foot of that mile had the tent of a homeless person. The train right-of-way outside every town for the nearly 2000 miles of my trip was covered with the tents of the homeless. There are fewer homeless among the 22 million people in Mexico City than along that one street in Los Angeles.

January 2014, I came to live in Mexico... Tijuana to be precise. I was 64. On January 2, 2015, I came to Puebla (100km sur de la ciudad de México... CDMX). I came without speaking a complete sentence in Spanish. I self-taught Spanish while living in this beautiful city (4th largest in México). I come to the States at least twice yearly... to the Veteran's Hospital in La Jolla north of San Diego as part of my veteran's medically based pension and to renew my VISA. I would never live anywhere else than Puebla. I live alone, so learning the language is, I know, essential. But, it also gives you a new perstective on just about everything in life. While in the US Navy as an enlisted sailor and as an officer, I've experienced many places in 10 years of honor, obtigated service. (Learn Spanish. Be a good neighbor.) RT sends/mande, Colonia Centrol Histórico, Puebla, México.

I love the family constellations in Mexico! The USA is missing that family unity. I think it might be the brightest problem with mental health and the population. I lived in Mexico about two years and cannot wait to go back and live! I’m German but live in the USA currently. But feel super Mexican all the time! ❤ Mexico en la piel! Mexico becomes part of your DNA, seems like. ❤️

Been a Mexican resident for 3 years in PDC and Monterrey mostly. Back and forth to the states bcz of work. But when i'm in the states i rarely leave the house..only for essentials.. In Mexico I'm out day and night whenever. i get the chance..

I really think the USA is making Mexico look bad so we all don't move down there....haha

moved to cozumel almost 30 years ago. could never go back there to live. when i absolutely must go back, can not wait to return here. sure, i have no bath tub, oven, nor some other "noramal" amenities but don;t miss them. would rather be here with the sweetness of the mayan culture any day

Wow, you really lived Mexico. Very accurate and rare social analysis comparison. Great video.

I am Mexican born in Mexico City and where I have lived all my life, I love my country, I am proud of my traditions and the diverse food of the entire country, to all foreigners no matter what country they are from I can assure you that in any part of Mexico will receive you with open arms, my house is your house.

Isn't it amazing how Mexico changes your entire outlook on life? You have just found out the truth about Mexico, through your own experience, and not through the advisories put out by the US Department of State. This is part of the reason why, despite these warnings from their own government, US citizens keep flocking to Mexico, whether for vacation or to stay. I am a Mexican who has lived throughout the US and Canada and while I've been blessed with a nice quality of life, I'll tell you this: I will NOT be spending my golden years in either the US or Canada. I will be moving back home to Mexico shortly and really enjoy life.

Hello. I am a mexican living in mexico. I lived in USA for 15 years. I agree with you on all your points. I love both countries

I have lived in México for seven months. Regarding food, my conclusion is that the United States is poisoning its inhabitants. The food quality in México versus the US? It is incomparable. Y para la gente de México, gracias por aceptarme como habitante de sus increíbles tierras. 🇲🇽 Viva México 🇲🇽