11 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE MOVING TO MEXICO

Considering making Mexico your home? These are the most important things you should know before moving to Mexico. (Featuring Dan from @TheNewTravel)

3 years ago, we left our home in Arizona to start living in Mexico. In the process, we made a lot of mistakes and learned a lot of lessons. Today, we're sharing the most important things we WISH we knew before moving to Mexico. Hopefully, this helps make your move to Mexico easier and with less culture shock.

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[ec]

watching this while I wait for my flight to Mexico; bought a one-way ticket

[ElenaCarvajal]

I arrived in Bogotá Colombia back in January 2021 to meet my fiance. Our plan is going to México when my Visa runs out in mid-July, to visit a few areas (introduced to me by Tangerine Travels) to see if we want to move there. Being Colombian my husband doesn't need a Visa to visit, just me ;) I really hope the weather/barametric pressure is better on my joints. I enjoy being out of America which gives me control over what medications I know works for my conditions, which America won't prescribe (I got new back Xrays for $30 which I couldn't afford back home). I'm also getting all my dental work I couldn't afford back home. Also there is so much I'm bringing from home or buying before moving to México! I need to bring a few "buckets" of Red vines!

[urband]

I'm from the Isthmus and Garnachas are the best!

[JCA]

Spot on and practical advice here. Especially about driving, because I almost got in a head on collision on my way from Tecate to Ensenada a few years ago because I didn’t know that you were supposed to pull over to let somebody pass in the opposite direction. Weird! But vital to know.

[mypphh]

I am from the northern part of Mexico but I have lived in Phoenix AZ for the last 38 years and this sun can burn your skin in minutes so maybe you get a sun tan faster in places like Guadalajara or Oaxaca because of the humidity? You should visit La Laguna - that’s Torreon Coahuila and Gómez Palacio Durango - this area very similar to Phoenix climate so you can try the unique food.

[laurenandseth]

This video was so helpful! Just moved to Mexico last December and this is still so helpful even with already being here. The regional food really got me! I spent 25 years thinking that Mexican food was basically just taco stands everywhere and tamales and enchiladas... it's like to most diverse flavors and amazing food scene on earth I think. I'm like a kid in a candy store here. Thanks for another awesome video guys, favorite Mexico travel channel hands down!

[billclarke]

Coming up on 9 years living in Mexicco and there are some things I'd like to add. First - get a Mexican bank account. I recommend BBVA Bancomer. Others may be as good but Bancomer only requires you to maintain a 4000 peso balance to waive all fees and, as the biggest bank in Mexico, they are connected to Oxxo, Costco, Walmart, and many other outlets. Avoid Scotiabank unless you are a Canadian who already has a Scotiabank account. Their transaction fees are horrendous for everyone else. Second, seriously reconsider about buying property in Mexico. Tenants have incredible rights in all states and if you find a rental that you love you will benefit from involving a lawyer to draft your rental agreement. You are guaranteed 10 years of lease renewal with a proper lease and there are limits on how much your landlord can jack up the rates with every renewal. Third, get a Mexican cellphone with a Mexican Carrier. I use Telcel as they are the biggest with the best coverage and for 200 pesos per month I get unlimited calls, texts, and long distance and 4GB of data per month, which I have never used up.

[hollyrichardson]

My brother moved to Cancun Mexico 4 years ago and has just received his permanent resident card. He has lived in Merida and Queratero and is now moving to San Juan Del Rio. He found Cancun expensive and very very hot. He loves the cooler climate of central Mexico which is also nearer to his girlfriends family in Mexico City..I am proud of him for making his dream a reality..Love watching you both.
Question.. We don't have Charles Schwab in Canada but do you have an idea of which financial institutions offers the same benefits ? Gracias

[TheNewTravel]

Awesome video amigos! It was a lot of fun being part of this one. And that's so true what you said about the Mexican sun. It just hits different. Be careful out there on those long walks... 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ ☀️... or else 🍅🍅 😂

[nadinebryan]

Loved what you did there Putting Jordan on the iPad and computer screen while talking about electronics!

[sgtfrankrock]

I'm guessing that you guys are having rough times. Hang in there. It will get better. Eventually you will find a great place to settle down.

[StephenLatimerWoody]

A note on getting the best exchange rate - In Canada at least I pay only $2.50 if I withdrawal money from a Mexican bank and I get the overnight bank exchange rate (what the banks charge each other, best rate available). A lot of banks limit the money you can withdrawal to around 5000 pesos if I remember correctly. This puts the cost of exchange to around 1 percent, not 5 percent as you suggest. Credit cards though and some banks (like TD Bank in Canada) charge extra fees of around 2.5 percent. Call your bank before you go.

[BajaShine]

On Mexican residency, I've been traveling to Mexico for 37 years, never flown, went to Mexican Consulate(Imigration), it took me 10 years to get my 'Residencia Permanente' having to re-up the same month every year paying a hundred + dollars each year, can't do it early & definitely don't want to be late, charged extra or canceled to start over again. Final year paid $700. and got my 'card' & have had it for 5 yrs & all's well.

[QueenStix]

I didn't have the same experience trying to learn Spanish. I got laughed at and corrected nonstop to the point where I just gave up trying to have real conversations & now I only use Duolingo and watch shows. I don't think they were trying to be rude, I just think they were not used to someone trying to learn their language. *My experience was with meeting people online so that's probably why. Anyways, I love Spanish ^_^

[philschiavone]

Yeah the food is regional alright. I still can’t get used to what the do to Pozole in Guadalajara.

[nickholding]

I spent 28 years in Mexico with the 180 day tourist permit, got my permanent residency 2 years ago.

[dougmaus]

Thanks! Moving to Guanajuato City in May 🤗

[Eduardojgch]

Se me antojo muchisimo esa quesadilla de flor de calabaza 1:50

[JennandLeon]

Awesome heads up on the towels and linens!! We are moving on the first to Mexico and I was already contemplating brining bed sheets etc (just encase) as we will be at Air BnB's mostly...I think it's worth the cost....and I'll bring my pillow too! :D Thanks for the video

[Luis-fdcg]

I love your videos, they are one of the best channels I have seen that talk about this country .... one question ... do you have videos of cities in northern Mexico? ...I love their videos, they are one of the best channels that I have seen that talk about this country .... one question ... do you have videos of cities in northern Mexico?