NOBODY Stays in San Cristobal, Mexico - Nomadic Pueblo Magico

A phenomenon I noticed, even before arriving - is that nobody seems to live in San Cristobal de las Casas! Many people say it's a "must see" destination when traveling throughout Mexico - it's the number one Pueblo Magico... people claim it's their favorite city... but nobody stays!

After being here for eight months, here are SEVEN less obvious reasons why people tend not to stick around this magical city!

00:00 Everyone leaves San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico
00:48 Full of nomads in San Cris, Mexico
02:54 Too many languages in San Cris
04:01 Homesick in Mexico
04:50 Getting sick in San Cristobal, Mexico
05:59 Expats seeking Freedom in Mexico
08:50 San Cris is changing so quickly
10:15 San Cristobal Mexico is not safe...
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[PriorityFocused]

🤔 If You've Ever Visited San Cristobal... (or if you still live here): How long did you visit? How long have you lived here? I'm at 8 months so far!❤❤❤

[mtgorillas]

Hi - I'm 71 and have lived here (from the US) for 7 years. I think you're blowing things WAY out of proportion as far as negatives. Yes - people get sick (I do about once a year), but everything else here is so worth it. Yes, there are blockades often - - but I stay in town & don't have to deal with them hardly at all. Again, they come & go. Crazy people? Every place has them! And they're not often here... yes, people ask for money, but it hasn't escalated like you say... at least most of the time it's minimal. If you had stayed longer, you'd see these scary things come & go & not matter much. The noise? It's FUN!!! I LOVE hearing the local music and parties occasionally (& don't live next to them - - you can find great places here). Yes - expats come here just because it's cheap, but I'm not a normal expat - - and I love learning more Spanish each time I chat with folks. LOVE hearing the different languages & meeting other travelers from around the world. So what if it's nomadic!! I think this is sad that you've dissed this place for reasons that certainly I don't care about - - it's so much better here than most places. I've traveled around the world on a shoe-string (7 continents), and am proud to live in San Cristobal de Las Casas.

[glennrotton]

Such an interesting video. My husband and I have lived in San Cristobal for 9 years and have commented many times about the transient population. We have other friends who live here permanently, some much longer than us, but I think a lot of the long term expats live under the radar. We've definitely noticed the influx of digital nomads and how they change the city. In the past, tourist came with little or no money but now people arrive making good money from online jobs and are willing to pay much more for rents, eat in expensive restaurants etc and I know this impacts some locals. I've also noticed folks who feel priced out from other traditional expat cities like San Miguel de Allende landing in San Cristobal to see if it works as an alternative. I love living in San Cristobal but to be happy here you really need to be able to entertain yourself, and it helps if you have the freedom to travel and get away when the city becomes annoying, and then returning you experience the aspects of San Cristobal that you've always enjoyed.

[casperimprovedintransition]

Thank-you for your video here, as it saves me the time to research a potential move to San Cristóbal. I appreciate the clear and concise communication of your thoughts!

I am very close to retirement, love learning about new cultures, old architecture, slower, friendlier vibes, access to nature and occasional day (exploring) trips, love cooler climbs (5000ft elevation +, sunny, mostly dry and cool). And love new experiences. So Mexico is my primary interest looking forward. And of course, a less expensive community/country doesn't hurt, Just starting to learn Spanish, and doing my due diligence on many different locations in Mexico.

Being that this is three years later from your video posting, I hope your life is going well, and again, thanks for the information. :o)

[MomonaJourney]

So so on point!!! Yessss!! Loved the freedom observation and we HAVE been sick a lot!!!

[lance]

I subscribe to your friend Karen's channel, which is probably why this video was recommended to me. I enjoyed what you had to say, all very thoughtful and insightful points which I will take into consideration. I'm going to San Cristobal early next year, I'll probably stay a month (holding on to my home here) and evaluate it as a long-term place for me. If I like it I might just go ahead and find a place to settle there. I know that no place is always full of roses, I lived in Venezuela for a couple of years and during that time I was mugged, stung by a scorpion, chased by a pack of wild dogs and assorted crazy people from time to time (including one drunk guy waving a machete as he pursued me). I've learned to be pretty street-savvy. I was also very sick with parasites, so I learned how important it is not to drink the water!

But one thing you mentioned really stood out to me, and that is that San Cristobal is considered to be a place of healing. I lost my 18-year-old cat on Sept. 1 this year and an older brother two weeks later and I wonder if these events are having an influence on me. Maybe San Cristobal is a place I need to spend some time, whether it's long term or not. I shall see!

[Noshume]

Are there a lot of tourists year round? Like areas in San cris with a lot of tourist foot traffic?

[signkutter]

I loved the look of S.C dlc, I loved the weather reports, the surrounding countryside...sounded like just what I was looking for as it was not an "expat" infested area...but I suppose there is more to consider

[Sofia-spil]

We are also about to leave San Cristobal.

[jpsmusicandmore]

Really cool video... I am goingto have to visit

[lynnn]

Such a great video, so much information…

[raulgameplays]

Really really interesting video. Thank you so much.

[the_luminary]

Thanks for all ur insights! Binge watching ur channel lately. Lol

[RedroomStudios]

I have stayed in about 20 places in Mexico in the last 2 years and I have been sick more than any other time in my life. I would estimate 6-8 respiratory illnesses and 6-8 tummy illnesses. it didnt seem to matter where I was, though Ajijic might have been the worst for the respiratory stuff. very dusty town with a lot of horses. I am 100% in Mexico for the freedom. luckily I was at a point in my life where I was able to sell everything and retire when the tyrants decided to attack their own citizens in all the wealthy western nations. yes, Mexico is a trade off in many ways but since I have already been in the country for 2 years and lived in many places I know that it works for me. when I left Mexico to go back to Canada for 5 weeks recently, I cried. the 2nd day after I was there I booked my flight back to Mexico. I love the way that the communities regulate themselves here. you just have to be respectful and tolerant (of things like noise) and you wont have any problems. another great video . right now, the cool climate is the biggest attraction for me. I dont really need all the infrastructure of the bigger cities (although I have been in Guadalajara for almost a year now. paved roads was the main attraction!) just booked my flight there for August, so will wait and see what the experience is like.

[azanynieves]

Love the video and info. Great voice from the YouTuber. Not sure why so close to the camera felt very in your face but I guess that’s the style.

[goodheavenstomurgatroid]

WHAT'S THAT word you use at the 2:15 mark? "Former trapaguians?" I'd love to learn a new word.

[budgettravelerkim]

Greetings from America. Are you using your phone to film? If not what kind of equipment were you using at the time?

[mexicaniguanahunter]

So, in short... It's ok to live here for one year. Only a few live here for a long period. Great! Thank you! :)

[Gdeluume]

Chiapas is the poorest state in Mexico and San Cristobal belongs to people who are born there, not to ex-pats. It belongs to the indigenous people, which you seem to totally disregard, people who get no benefits from you being there. I hope Americans and Canadians Don't stay and that San Cristobal stays exactly like it is.

[Indianinthemachine]

I like San Cris... but of course didn't stay, and I often wondered how the city kept functioning as a city.... restaurants staying empty night after night, not that many people buying from artisans... kinda a normalized sense of underlying chronic stress... which is totally understandable... a place where many locals cannot afford their own city really.... but I did like it for many of the reasons you mention. I was also very very sick too. Great job on this video, and much success with your channel.