Why Americans are searching for a better life in Mexico

Four rules to live a harmonious life among Mexicans. 1. Make an effort to learn Spanish. It will make your life and your relationship with your neighbors easier. Don't worry about speaking it well, Mexicans love to teach and will appreciate your effort. 2. While talking to Mexicans, avoid referring to yourself or your compatriots as Americans or expats. It may be offensive since the rest of the countries on the continent are also Americans and people who leave their own country of their own free will to live in another, looking for a better life are migrants, not expats.You are now an immigrant living in Mexico. 3. Don't gentrify. Although some neighborhoods and cities have become fashionable among US immigrants You will be able to live a more authentic, affordable, less crowded experience if you choose to move to other, less popular neighborhoods and cities.This way, you will be able to integrate better into the community and create stronger ties and roots in your new home. 4. Respect our costumes and traditions. Here in Mexico we have deep cultural roots and we are very proud of them, so if you don't want to be cancelled or banned or lost your job and even your work permission, be careful with your comments with your Mexican friends or your publications in social media. We are a culture of open arms, but we also have the best boxers in the world. Keep that in mind.

Coming back to Mexico has done more good to me than living in united state. At 42, I've come to realize that money is a tool. I’ve worked so hard over the years to realize that if you don’t make money work for you, you can’t experience true freedom. I’m glad I found that out although it was later in life, but that marked the turning point in my finances.

Im from Scotland and have spent 7 years in Mexico so far. My advice to people coming here is: 1. Learn Spanish: its simply a must because Mexicans are warm friendly people and you only get to know how much by understanding their humour. 2. Contribute. As a permanent resident all my taxes are paid in Mexico. 3. Embrace the culture. The easiest way to adapt is to consider yourself mexican and do as locals do. Never have the attitude of "Why cant they do it like they do in USA/Canada/UK/ other". Ill tell you why, its Mexico! 😂 Stop moaning about your favourite things from home not being available or processes being complicated, you can drink local beer and sure things can be a bit beauracratic but thats the life of a migrant and youve chosen it. 4. Travel. When I first came to Mexico I spent my summers exploring the country from barranca del cobre to canon del sumidero in Chiapas. It is an amazing country. See it. 5. Learn to drive in Mexico. Many Foreigners won't drive. I do. I remember the first time I drove in Mexico City on primer piso of the periférico I thought I was insane to try it but now I push into middle lanes like a boss and drive regularly between Cuernavaca CDMX Queretaro and Guadalajara. 7 years, zero incidents. No fines, bribes paid or any other stereotype associated with Mexico in the media. I drove from CDMX to Merida last christmas, again, incident free. Yes things can happen but my experience is be sensible and Mexico is as safe as anywhere else. 6. Meet your neighbours. In Scotland I would always knock on my neighbours door if ive moved house say hello and offer a little whisky. Ive found this works well in Mexico too. 7. Be adventurous with the food. Youve just moved to Mexico, one of the great culinary nations on earth, try everything once! Before I spoke spanish id go into a restuarant and pick something id never heard of. 99% of it was delicious! 8. If you marry a Mexican woman (as I did, married 18 years now) understand that under that beautiful latin soft spoken exterior is a volcano that can erupt will erupt if you upset them. 😂 Overall, Mexico has been good to me and I love it.

I'm Irish and I live in Monterrey Mexico my daughter was born in Monterrey and us Irish have history in Mexico during the Mexican American war there were over two hundred Irishman who fought proudly on Mexicos side during the Mexican American war these Irishman were called the San Patricios 🇲🇽🇮🇪

I'm a native of Czech Rep, I have been living in Mexico for 14 years and really feel safe, the weather is very good and the country in general has a lot of good things to do business with

Having lived in Mexico for 4 years now i can say that this video is fairly accurate. I feel safer here then in the U.S. -Marc

As a Mexican this is just so sad to hear, but it just show how unfair life has been for us in our own country that even makes it easier for others to come, but still won't make it for us. Thankfully for inmigrants the values of my own people will still make us welcome you kindly, please be as understanding as you want us to be.

I had four uncles who retired in Mexico, because their social security goes further. If they were living in the US they would be poor and made too much to qualify for HUD subsidized housing. In Mexico they live a comfortable life. Strange my grandparents came to the US for a better life and now their kids have returned to Mexico.

"Ex pats"... INMIGRANTS is the word. And is ok to be an inmigrant, nothing wrong

Mexico is a wonderful country that should be respected. Please don’t ruin it.

Mexico is so underrated. They have some of the best beaches and big cities filled with beautiful culture. 90% of the people crossing the border aren’t Mexican for a reason😅

stop calling yourselves 'expats' you're immigrants in our country, so stop having double standards to our people in yours

Mexico has everything. When I'm there I am very aware that I'm in a first world country. The people are amazing, as well as the food and overall lifestyle. Mexico is full of surprises.

The "accidentally displacing locals" it's not always "accidental" in the state of Veracruz the immigrants from the United States proactively displace locals they offer more money for rent, they ask for English only service at restaurants and Cafe's and are constantly looking to bring more immigrants to where they live. The arrival of an immigrant from the United States it's starting to be view with suspicion because of the actions they tend to take in other communities. Also as some have already mentioned most of them are ilegal immigrants that come to Mexico as "tourist" but remain, this mean they don't have a legal status in the country and by consequence doesn't pay taxes.

As a truly native and citizen (born and raised) Spanish teacher, I would give you very special advice: If you want to live in Mexico, learn to speak Spanish, preferably Mexican Spanish, because it also gives you the benefit that it is neutral and everyone understands it in all of Latin America. Because it is extremely disrespectful to expect locals to be the ones who learn the foreign language, the truth is, if you are going to live in another country, learn the language of that country. Japanese, French, Chinese, learn the language of the country where you intend to reside, it is a sign of education and it is fair. To just visit a country as a tourist, it's okay not to speak the local language, maybe some survival phrases, but if you plan to live in another country, speaking their language is an excellent idea, It will give you an advantage. Unfortunately, many of these Americans come and expect everyone else to speak English, and as you will understand, with that attitude you will only get the displeasure of the locals because with that you are only showing a lot of arrogance and lack of respect for the community, I think no one wants to be friends with someone entitled. In the end, learning another language revitalizes your brain, prevents Alzheimer's and gives you twice the reaction response in any situation. The vast majority of my students show great satisfaction with themselves when they learn the language, gain more friends and a social life, become part of the community, and above all, they raise their self-esteem a lot since they realize their abilities, so It is a good idea to learn Spanish if you decide to live in Mexico, it will give you more benefits than just understanding the locals.

ex pats? why not call it for what it is, the right name is immigrants

Funny how Americans put so many barriers to Mexicans when they want to visit their country but Mexicans have to be friendly with them so they can have the best holidays/ experiences. Don’t you think we deserve the same treatment ??

The West make me pretty miserable these days, but whenever I go to Latin America, be it Mexico, Peru, or Costa Rica, every moment I'm filled with such endless joy just for being there. Latinos are probably my single favorite group of people on the planet, as they're so kind and friendly and helpful. At no point have I ever felt in danger from any of the locals, as they're constantly giving me tips and trying to keep me safe. I see nothing but good things for the future of Latin America, and as a North American, I would certainly love to be a part of it. At the same time, I welcome with open arms immigration from Central and South America, as they truly make our communities better.

¡Viva México y vivan los 60+pueblos indígenas!🪶🟢⚪️🔴🦅 Long live Mexico and long live the 60+ recognized indigenous nations!🪶🟢⚪️🔴🦅

As someone who spends a lot of time with family in Mexico, I would say to keep in mind that the Mexican people are starting to complain about gentrification. There will soon be movements to tax expats and digital nomads at higher rates or impose tougher visa requirements. We will likely see this in the next 5 to 10 years, in my opinion."