"In Mexico you start your life after you run over a pedestrian with your car, because you gain experience" I almost died 🤣🤣🤣

This is a really good video Anna. There are a couple things I'd like to add though. ** The drinking age in Mexico is 18, so if you have kids that age or close to it, they can buy alcohol. And as Ana said, in many places, especially tourist areas, they aren't going to be monitoring your kids for you. ** The toilet paper thing. The reason you don't put paper in the toilet is because some of the plumbing is super old and the pipes are too thin to accommodate the paper. In more modern cities, buildings, hotels, restaurants, etc. this isn't really an issue. ** Change and taxi drivers. Taxi drivers never have change, even if they do, lol. Always have change when dealing with them. In general try to have small bills, it's best to ask the currency exchanges or banks for smaller bills or where ever you get your pesos from. Restaurants and small shop owners will often make a quick run to a nearby business where they can get change for you, but clearly it's better for everyone if you have small bills. ** Taxis. Finding a taxi is easy, they're everywhere. You don't need to go to a taxi stand, you normally flag them down in the street. Just make sure you learn what the official taxi's look like and only take those. As a tourist there will be many cab drivers who will take advantage of you. In fact, they'll take advantage of anyone who doesn't know better, local or tourist (from any country). Ask the people in your hotel or in restaurants what you should expect to pay to go to a particular destination so you'll have a reference point when you ask the driver how much. Also, most cab drivers that I have seen don't use meters, which is why you need to ask the cost before getting in a cab. And be prepared for the famous "night rate". For some reason some taxi drivers charge you more at night. A rip-off, but sometimes you don't have a choice. ** Food. Ana is exactly right. Most of what we know as "Mexican" food here in the US is far from Mexican. I've never, ever seen a Chimichanga on menu in Mexico. And once you've had real Mexican food you won't like this crappy "Mexican" food in the US. To ask if a particular dish is spicy you can just ask "Pica?" or "Pica mucho?". The response is of course relative. If you're in a very touristy area then they may know what foreigners consider spicy. ** Pedestrians. Ana is NOT joking. Pay attention when you cross the street in Mexico. Unlike here in the US, drivers don't appear to be conditioned to be as concerned about pedestrians as we are. No one is going to run you over intentionally, but you better be paying attention. Have fun in Mexico guys, I always do!

Que coincidencia! Yesterday I started planning my trip to Mexico for next year 😊this video will help, gracias

Spot-on advice! "Change" is indeed a big challenge in Mexico. You need to hoard your pocket change. Keep your bills in one pocket, and your change in the other pocket, so that the vendors don't know you have change. When I'm in Mexico, I always try to pay with a bill, so that I then receive change, which I then hoard. And whenever I see a bank, I go inside and get break a 500-peso note. In Mexico, you have to do a LOT of planning to make sure you aren't stuck with a pocketful of big bills and nothing else. It's not like the USA where you can pay for a pack of gum with a $20 bill and the cashier thinks nothing of it.

Ana, no sabes bien lo mucho que me estás ayudando en mi inglés. Al escucharte estoy desarrollando muchísimo la capacidad para entenderte cuando hablas en inglés. El mundo al revés: muchos aquí vienen para aprender español y yo, al revés que ellos, para aprender inglés. Muchas gracias por tus vídeos. Sigue así.

Ana is the most wonderful teacher and human. I love watching her videos. She is fun, insightful and interactive. Thank you Ana!

Every time I watch your video, I love hearing you say « Let’s ztart » 😄. My mexicain friend says it exactly the same way, I love it! Thank you for the videos, and for helping us discover the Mexican culture ❤️

Muchas Gracious Anna, you're a blessing to so many of us eager to learn Spanish.

Also related to water: It's good to use a straw when drinking from a can or a beer bottle that you bought on the street since they can be carried on the back of open trucks or stored in not so good conditions. So the outside of the can might be dirty.

Cuando visitamos México, mi amigo y yo conducíamos nuestro auto alquilado. coma y a menudo nos sorprendían los peatones, ciclistas, motocicletas que venían en dirección contraria y los coches que pasaban por delante de nosotros por todos lados. Incluso un autobús pasó una vez por delante de minicoches en la acera. Nos dijimos en broma “conduce como un mexicano”. y eso significaba que teníamos que conducir sin miedo.

I especially love your culture videos, they’re fascinating to me! Great video

Thank you Ana for sharing these tips! Im grateful for how 'relevent' and current they are!! I cant wait for part 2!!

One of the most beautiful country i have ever been, thats where my quest of learning spanish begin

I just want to thank you for taking the time to make these vids with all the fine nuances. Love your personality! Your brother sounds like a man of integrity.😊 Thx again

Great lesson Ana. ¡ muchísimas gracias!

¡Muchas gracias por sus "consejos del dentro!"🇲🇽

Muy bien lección Ana! Gracias por desafiarte y esforzarte para abordar temas complicados.

I’ve learned many of these the hard way, but others are new. Can’t wait for the next video in this series! Thank you so much!

The best page ever on internet for those love to learn Spanish

You're so funny! Thank you for the tips! It's helpful to know what to do to have a safe and fun experience when in Mexico.

Great advice! I just got back from Mexico last week and all of this would have helped a lot

You are a wonderful and pleasant to watch teacher. Very few people have that gift. I love your sessions and you help me progress in my Spanish. Love you. Keep up the great work you do..!!!

Another great video Ana, muchas gracias.

Thank you ana! your videos are great!!

De la verdad, me gustó mucho esta lesión. Soy de los US pero vivo en España. Me encanta aprender cosas sobre México porque es tan deferente de la cultura española que ya conozco y tengo muchas ganas de viajar a México. Gracias por su consejo. Keep up the great work!!!

Your shirt is so pretty! Thanks for the new video!

Learn Spanish with Ana. Another brilliant video. Regarding Mexican food variety, in one of your previous videos Learn basic Spanish Vocabulary: Vegetables in Spanish, you mentioned about making guacamole [el limón + el cilantro + el aguacate]. I was surprised that my daughter (we are living in Australia), knows how to prepare this. I asked her to prepare it. She prepared it very well. BTW, I’ve been waiting for this current video for quite some time. Thank you Ana for sharing heart to heart. This is Mexican at its best!

Just got back! I loved understanding some things on our vacation!

Great video. Love your sense of humor!! I'm going to learn a lot from you.

Great video! Thanks for the tips.

Muchas Gracias Ana 🙏! I will keep practicing study on travel like Change- Cambio!

Thanks for explaining you are the best ana wish you the best 💓

Hola!! 💖💖💖 te quiero muchas gracias!!

Un video excelente Ana. Muchas gracias

Car rental story: In Cancun last year, I returned a car to Hertz and they said the car wasn't theirs. Apparently, I was given the wrong car. Sloppy or on purpose? I don't know. But I take pictures of the car and person that gave it to me. It's a good idea to take pictures in case they (in any country) find dents or scratches that weren't written down when you took the car. In this example, I happened to get a picture of the agent so it was easy to demonstrate who gave it to me, and that was that. (The car was also missing the front licence plate, but my pictures showed no plate when I picked up the car, so all was well.)

Wow. I love this video. Going to Mexico tomorrow. Gracias!

Thanks for the information!

¡Mi profesora favorita! Buena información práctica. Gracias

I have been looking for videos for Spanish for travel, and yours are great!! You do a great job, and I will be watching many more.

Very honest and realistic review thanks Anna

Thank you Anna! I will be busy Mexico City, Oaxaca and Chiapas and these tips will be helpful. Wish I could met you though.

This video is super useful as no one tells you about these things anywhere else.

Extremely helpful info! Going to MX for a 2 month workation this winter and will use all this advice. TY!!!!

Muchas gracias! More than nice!

God I LOVE this girl Ana , she is so much fun to watch and her facial expressions are priceless 😘

Mexicans are warm and emotional people, I knew that from watching telenovelas. the most thing I like in our cold world.

Gracias Ana por la información. ¡Estoy muy prehensivo acerca de ir a México!

Excellente Ana,You are the best Spanish teacher

This is so helpful. Thank you! 💕🦋🙂

gracias! me voy a mexico en un mes para estudiar extranjero. necesité esto

It is a pleasure to follow your lively presentations

Thank you for this really good video. We will be in Mexico soon, that's a perfect preparation for us!

Great info... Thanks from Australia

Gracious Ana 😍. Your Great keep it up 👍.

#1 buenos consejos!

Leaving to Mexico on the 31st and I’m not going to a huge tourist area so this helps so much! So nervous about not knowing Spanish. Going with a friend that is Mexican American and can speak fluent Spanish and has been multiple times but I’m trying to learn more about the culture myself. So helpful. Gracias!!

Muchas gracias señora. Eres la mujer una maestro.

Great tips, thanks!

thank you very much ANNA, keep it up girl

You're hilarious! I love your videos. Thank you. :)

she cracks me up, I lOVE HER

Wow...point taken....I especially like the spiciness bit

Mi encanta esta clase

Muchas Gracias!!

Muy interesante! I didn't know all these things about traveling to Mexico. Thanks for sharing :)

Nice video maam Love from ❤❤❤ India... Keep uploading such videos to us for learning....

I don’t know how you could keep it any more real than this

Thanks!

I love your videos

💘💕😍❤️ muchas gracias .

Hola teacher Ana! Buen dia! I just started learning spanish a week ago. I downloaded most of your spanish lesson videos so I can still play it with no internet connection. Thanks for your effort! It seems like Im attending an actual spanish class every time I watch your video. The only difference is I can't ask questions right away. 😁 I have a lot of questions, I guess most of them are very simple questions. 😊 Hope I can clarify it with you. God bless. Muchas gracias! Soy filipina. 😊

I like your Class and thank you so much for teaching

Good advice

Half a million subs. Congrats!

eres la maxima. muy amable

Love it 🙂

VERY GOOD LESSON HELPS A LOT

This is a fun topic.

We love you ♥️♥️♥️♥️

You’re sweet! I enjoy your videos. Yes, I’m trying to learn Spanish❤️ Shalom from NC🇺🇸

Muy interesante, Ana. Espero visitar México en los próximos dos años, y es bueno saber esas cosas. Gracias. 😎

😂😂😂 eres buena con tus bromas sigue adelante 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Very good advise. It is much the same down here in Colombia but when I first came here I had no idea. Sometimes I still shake my head and think "What is that all about?". We are in the process of planning a trip for the not to far off future now.

I want to know about Mexico more like this video

Gracias for all lessons i want learn Spanish becouse of my love

Nice video maam Love from Spain Keep uploading such videos to us for learning....

Thanks please do a video explaining the difference between algunos and Unos

Mis amigos viven en Mexico, y I will be in their wedding in a few months. This was tremendously useful on some points, and reminds me that many nations are alike. You cannot trust the spiciness warning or the drivers! :-) Muchas gracias, Ana!

You are very entertaining! Great job!!

I know a lot of channels that teaches Spanish, but yours is the only one that's good enough for me to subscribe to. Your videos are really nice and helpful 🙌🏻🙌🏻...i just subscribed to your website today...and I also love the way you sometimes make your lessons funny 😂...it really helps one not to get bored

Thank you! Going to Tijuana in14 days 🙂

Welcome back

Muy buen vestido, gracias por su lección Ana

Gracias

Good Information, Maybe do a video how to answer in Spanish at the checkpoint 21km on rte 15 out of Nogales?

Interesting. My friend in Tijuana tipped about 20 a day she's Mexican but I just figured it's because of her good job

When my family and I went to Cancun when I was about 15 years old we were in a cab that hit another car. Both drivers got out and haggled for a while. They obviously agreed on an amount( money exchanged) and we drove off. I got an early lesson that things were different in Mexico.

She is so adorable.

I love the way Mexicans drive. I find that they're more aware than their sleepy, safety-obsessed American counterparts. Drivers actually are allowed to drive, which relaxes me. A cab driver in Mexico City told me they don't legally even have to stop at red lights at night.

Chimichanga was made in Arizona, USA (very close to Mexico) in Americanized Mexican restaurants. It grew in popularity with Americans and can definitely be confusing for them when traveling