How Living In Guadalajara Mexico Transformed Shakira's World!

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Shakira moved to Guadalajara, Mexico with hopes of a better quality of life. But she didn't expect she would love it this much. In fact, she said "I wish I would have made this decision a lot sooner"
Her lifestyle has drastically changed, and she now enjoys walking more, eating fresh food regularly, meeting locals, and exploring her new hometown, Guadalajara.
It's a foodie's paradise, a great place to raise a family, and one of the best places to live in Mexico.
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@MexicoRelocationGuide 3 ай бұрын

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@aracelireyes999 Ай бұрын

❤❤

@edwinabryant3036 3 ай бұрын

At first I really didn't understand why my sister Shakira decided to move to Mexico but watching this and seeing how much happier and healthier she is makes me understand why. I love you and miss you sis ❤❤

@MexicoRelocationGuide 3 ай бұрын

That's awesome!

@DesigningEase 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. I love you too. ❤

@mjspyt7777 2 ай бұрын

I moved to Puerto Vallarta in March 2023 and I wish I had done it sooner. What Shakira said really resonated with me, I feel so much at peace here. You need to step out of your comfort zone, get to know the locals and practice your Spanish. Best decision I ever made!

@DesigningEase 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this experience and allowing me to share my story.

@MexicoRelocationGuide 3 ай бұрын

we loved your story! you’re inspirational girl. thanks for being a guest 😀 saludos! Mariana

@JustMe-ki1ss 3 ай бұрын

So proud of you! Renee

@worldobserver3515 3 ай бұрын

How is the safety there?

@marlarichardson2970 3 ай бұрын

❤ 🇲🇽 Sis you are living my dream right now..But I will be arriving 🚘 SOON!

@kwaintraub2 3 ай бұрын

My son and I just spent a mini-vacation in Guadalajara but live just one hour away in Chapala.

@kimberlystritt8631 2 ай бұрын

She is nothing less than a full on ray of sunshine 😎 and a wonderful representative of a US export/ expat. Wishing you nothing but the best. Viva la 🇲🇽

@cindyk3076 2 ай бұрын

Shakira is wonderful, and how stunning that her doctor gave her a choice between typical medicine or holistic treatment! She has a wonderful attitude and wants to assimilate, she's got it made! Happy to hear that her health has improved and that she is learning to relax. Great video!

@Mphscat 2 ай бұрын

American here: This is how moving to another country should be handled. No open boarders without requirements. Being Native American I am ashamed of the state of our country. I have a single female friend who also moved to Mexico (La Paz) and would never move back to the USA. She speaks very little Spanish and has no issues at all. Thanks Shakira for sharing your experience. Wishing you all the best from DFW.

@GemaEnriquez Ай бұрын

Are referring with all the corruption here ?

@Mphscat Ай бұрын

@@GemaEnriquez No. I am talking about going to live in another country legally with the means to support yourself. Fully vetted. Not to rely on the government for hand outs and support. Mexico may be corrupt but so is the USA.

@AG-iu9lv Ай бұрын

*borders. Nice dog whistles, sis.

@jeffgriscoa8131 Ай бұрын

Open borders?? 😂 You must live under a rock or the media tells you what to do

@dday3322 19 күн бұрын

Also in the DFW!

@StinkySobaccos 3 ай бұрын

Putting in the work to find your community and finding where you are most comfortable can pay huge dividends in happiness, contentment and peace of mind as this person's experience clearly demonstrates. This is an example of what moving to Mexico can really be like!

@DavidSinghiser 2 ай бұрын

Me encantaría vivir en México. Es mi país favorito en el mundo.

@carolconcha16 3 ай бұрын

The best Mexican city!! See you in 3 years!!

@DesigningEase 3 ай бұрын

I’ll be here!

@MichelleMyBelle59 3 ай бұрын

This is a very nice video. It is very encouraging because my husband and I are preparing to move to Chapala when our house sells. This video confirms why we chose Mexico……gracias

@ShauninParadise 3 ай бұрын

We moved to mexico almost 6 years ago and it’s the best decision we ever made ❤

@deanvo503 2 ай бұрын

Welcome Shakira, now that you are in Mexico we welcome you with open arms and we are happy that you made this country your home. Mi casa es tu casa.

@eliassalcedo5229 2 ай бұрын

I'm from Michoacan living in California. I love the quality of life that Guadalajara brought to family that moved there and they say nothing but good things. Love to visit and loved to have heard it from you Shakira.

@JustLewey 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your move to Mexico. You appear so happy and relaxed. As retirees, we hope to join you in the not too distant future.

@rubenramirez313 2 ай бұрын

I'm visiting Guadalajara next month for the first time. Also visiting Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta (I have visited both before) but will be my first time visiting Guadalajara. I live in NYC and I'm also considering moving to Mexico too (not yet but in about a year and a half to two years). My family is from Dominican Republic so I speak fluent Spanish. I love all the parts of Mexico (which are several) I have visited I'm glad you love living there! Your video has inspired me even further to make me wanna move to 🇲🇽

@carlosarroyo3602 Ай бұрын

Do it bro. I'm from Chicago and working/striving to make the same move myself. Good luck.

@marshallhennington4369 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for being candid. It is not easy to be vulnerable in front of the entire KZfaq audience but you have a kind spirit that reached the masses. Never change you are. You are perfect as you are! Blessings to you from a Black American professional male. 🙏🏼

@jorgemarmolejolu6222 3 ай бұрын

My mom lives in Guadalajara. Every time i go to visit i park the car in the garage and use public transport. I dont like driving😂

@DesigningEase 3 ай бұрын

It’s so easy to get around

@user-oq4fq6mf7p Ай бұрын

I live in Florida and soon going back to my beautiful Country Mexico, Im very thankful with this Country for the opportunity to live and work here legally but its time to go back to my Country 💞💕💕💞 thank you for share your experience with us... may God bless you sis.🙏🙏

@onibioh 2 ай бұрын

Guadalajara will always have a place in my heart. It was the first place I really visited in Mexico. All the best.

@Calipeixegato 3 ай бұрын

This is a great video! I love hearing how healing it is for Black Americans to settle into various places outside of the US. Guadalajara is one of the cities. we are considering for relocation. How did Shakira get a local guarantor? Did she already know someone who live in Guadalajara who could co-sign for her? That is one issue we see that will be difficult for us to address. We won't know anyone in Guadalajara, let alone a Mexican national who owns property there. Is there a common solution to this that other people who immigrate to Mexico use for this?

@MexicoRelocationGuide 3 ай бұрын

you don’t have to know anyone in Guadalajara- our recommendation is to buy a póliza de arrendamiento or you can negotiate a higher deposit. our recommended realtors will work with you if you need them. see our directory of contacts in our Mexico Relocation Guide mexicorelocationguide.com/guide/

@tinamama6954 2 ай бұрын

Can Americans still vote 🗳 using absentee ballot while living in Mexico as an American citizen por favor explain more 😊

@tinamama6954 2 ай бұрын

@@MexicoRelocationGuideawsome sauce 👌 😎

@SusanBradley-LilyVee 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful! What a lovely person! Really happy for them that their life is so happy! And I want to know more about Guadalajara now!

@DesigningEase 3 ай бұрын

It’s a beautiful city and the people are amazing.

@malikahonthemove 3 ай бұрын

This was such a great video. Shakira has a wonderful personality and is very thorough on what she has/is experiencing in many aspects of life as an expat, black woman and gay. I live in Merida and don't like it. I don't want to give up on Mexico but not sure about other places. This video puts Guadalajara on my radar. All the best to her!

@DesigningEase 3 ай бұрын

The weather is much cooler than Merida. Give it a visit and look me up once you’re here.

@malikahonthemove 3 ай бұрын

I will, peace and blessings 🦋

@tinamama6954 2 ай бұрын

@@DesigningEaseI love this invite and I too will definitely look 4ward to connecting with ya in a few years!. My 2 teens must finish current schools for me to uproot us ❤😅

@tinamama6954 2 ай бұрын

Elated to finally know that this place is cooler than Merida..yess!🎉😅

@pretzelsaladito 2 ай бұрын

if you don't mind me asking, what about Merida you didn't like? I know it's hot but I'm looking into moving there

@teresaescogido2662 2 ай бұрын

You're extremely nice and genuinely a friendly person. Hope you enjoy the country. 😊 Bienvenida a México!!

@doloreshernandez311 Ай бұрын

I am from. MÉXICO CDMX. Thank you for loving my country😊😊

@cwisaac22 2 ай бұрын

Shakira!! Our stories are so similar. I moved from Dahlonega to GDL 3 months after you, and I love it here!! Thank you for sharing your moving to GDL experience!!

@user-jv3qr7nu7s 3 ай бұрын

Great video! I spent time in Guadalajara and ultimately decided it wasn’t the right city for me. Shakira’s enthusiasm reminded me of all the things I liked about GDL. Great to hear her experience

@MexicoRelocationGuide 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! What did you end up disliking about GDL if you don't mind me asking?

@user-jv3qr7nu7s 3 ай бұрын

@@MexicoRelocationGuide For me, I prefer cities & towns that are more walkable. I think of GDL as like Los Angeles, you need to drive or taxi most places. It’s personal preference of course, but I like the walkability of CDMX or the vibrant centro’s of smaller cities like Puebla. I don’t ever want to own a car again in my life lol. That being said, I truly connected with the progressive, open-minded people I met in GDL. And the food!

@christianmeza4941 Ай бұрын

@@user-jv3qr7nu7s hmm.. cdmx is like 6 Guadalajaras together (in size 30millions ppl) kind of chaotic, for me I prefer Guadalajara too, but as you say, those are personal preferences.

@jasontaylor404 3 ай бұрын

LOVE this story! Right behind you. My first car rental was in Guadalajara, and I drove to PV. Oh, that was fun!

@DesigningEase 3 ай бұрын

That’s awesome.

@jasontaylor404 3 ай бұрын

@@DesigningEase Gracias mi amiga.

@christianmeza4941 Ай бұрын

Que bonita muchacha y simpatica te deseo lo mejor y que siempre disfrutes tu estancia en Mexico!

@baddestjoanna-michellesmit5578 29 күн бұрын

Love that she said that ! Yep tha sense of community is LOVE , Mexico is vibes one love ! Mexico is that place of community what I feel in love why I went often in the year and stayed longer and then chose to retire there part time. I love Mexico and the ppl ! I felt at home and a spiritual calling . Seeing the moon there was magical ,was a huge sign and feeling safe and comfortable.

@jimmyglen 3 ай бұрын

I am happy that you found “your place” - very nice!!!

@inggomez-allen7920 2 ай бұрын

Please post more of your life in Mexico. I appreciate you!

@teddydavis2339 3 ай бұрын

I like Guadalajara. I don't love it although I love Mexico. Puebla is my jam. I absolutely love Puebla.

@DianaM.-ht8ls 2 ай бұрын

Would you be willing to share what you like most about Puebla? I am planning a scouting trip. Thanks.

@erickbarnett2350 Ай бұрын

Thank you for shared your experience!!!!! I’m on my 5yrs plan to relocate to Mexico city but now I’m interested in Guadalajara city! Stay blessed beautiful

@k.8297 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely LOVED your story Shakira! I have been dreaming about Mexico the past 2 years! I can't wait to share my relocation journey someday. Mexico is such a dreamscape to me!

@willisedwards9985 3 ай бұрын

Hola de Guadalajara! Colomos Providencia 👍🏿

@jameshoeve4466 Ай бұрын

Thank you, Shakira, for sharing yourself and your excellent information. I am a 63 yo living in Los Angeles and have been considering a change of residence. I think I would like Guadalajara. I am also considering 6 months here, 6 months there, just living the nomadic life for a while. ❤❤❤

@Horchatas4321 2 ай бұрын

Bienvenidos los americanos que se quieran integrar como ella.

@FChen-ps1qv 3 ай бұрын

Mariana, thank you again for a great firsthand experience video. You and Brighton are my two favorite move-to-Mexico KZfaqrs. I love hearing these stories direct from the persons involved!

@MexicoRelocationGuide 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@brendajohnstone8576 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Shakira! ( I hope I spelled it correctly) For sharing your experience so far😊. My husband and I are considering "Snowbirding" to start in Guadalajara area then perhaps moving full time. Guadalajara seems like a beautiful metropolitan area yet full of rich culture. I am glad your life has improved. I also am hoping to get off high blood pressure medication, thank you for talking about your experience with the medical system in Mexico. Congratulations on your new adventures in life😊

@DesigningEase 3 ай бұрын

Lowering my blood pressure has been such a win for me.

@jkeeton5297 2 ай бұрын

@@DesigningEase Hola! Can you please share your Dr's name? I too am in GDL, exploring for several months and so far loving it! I just need to step up on my Spanish as I’m finding it’s essential here to know more than a few words. I’ve not had the same experience as you meeting others from the US and would love to know how you do it! Thanks for sharing!

@blancaf7503 Ай бұрын

Shakira, thank you so much for sharing your experience ❤

@raulnavarro9500 2 ай бұрын

"It feels like a dream" from Shakira. That is how i feel when i worked remotely from Mexico.

@lisasgto592 2 ай бұрын

So happy to see this. I’m looking for places to retire to outside the US. This video was timely and informative. Wishing Shakira the best….

@vintageshabbyglamour7865 2 ай бұрын

What a great interview with this fabulous lady! Guadalajara is now at the top of my list!!!

@darcandelaria 2 ай бұрын

My grandpas father was from Guadalajara and i always wanted to go visit. Looks like such a beautiful place! I'm a bit jealous 😆

@DJ-ld6um 2 ай бұрын

This great content! I'm so happy for her!😄

@KourtneySt.Patrick 3 ай бұрын

I love this for you & so glad you came!🙌🏾

@DesigningEase 3 ай бұрын

Thanks friend. ❤

@cindyvermillion7866 24 күн бұрын

I think that your friendly personality and optimistic attitude is a factor that has greatly helped you.

@lynwill9946 2 ай бұрын

So good to know that it’s walkable and has great Internet service. Thank you for this information.

@OE7V7 2 ай бұрын

Shakira is a whole vibe 🙌🏽 Saludos Shakira ✌🏽

@deevashay 2 ай бұрын

Shakira thank you sooooo much for this video! My husband and I are planning to explore moving to Mexico! I watched your video several times because I enjoyed your descriptions and just your overall vibe. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! 😊

@glass12full23 3 ай бұрын

So happy for you... great attitude!

@gregorriusadolphus2729 2 ай бұрын

This was a beautiful interview!!

@gocookies77 2 ай бұрын

México is beautiful and full of ease and wonder yet it can also be savage and harrowing. Live it as best you can, this land is wild and there is a reason many countries tried to claim it in the past. Its a beautiful country to live in but as a mexicam, I can alao say there is much than can improve.

@gerizickert5674 3 ай бұрын

Great video!! The Guide has helped me so much and now I am moving to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle in May. Inspiring to see other women making the move and thriving. I definitely want to get to Guadalajara and explore that city once I get settled.

@MexicoRelocationGuide 3 ай бұрын

that’s awesome Geri 😀

@gerizickert5674 3 ай бұрын

@@MexicoRelocationGuide I'm still scared to death but excited about a new adventure.

@DesigningEase 3 ай бұрын

It’s something for everyone here.

@loriepayne2930 2 ай бұрын

Shakira, I am so happy for you and that you have found your happy place!

@aqua6178 3 ай бұрын

lovely interview

@jackiegonzalez2340 Ай бұрын

That’s awesome!! And it took you all that process but glad you are happy. I’m Mexican so happy to hear you like it there 🙏🏽

@jimmshorts 2 ай бұрын

encanta este mujer

@brownsuga51 Ай бұрын

This is my goal to move to another country. Im am so exhausted living in the United States. ❤

@300rivers4 3 ай бұрын

I am looking forward to doing our interview/video for MRG!! We're so ready!! ❤

@tinoestrada6825 2 ай бұрын

I think the small stores owned by people is what makes it, it gives you a real human experience compering in our good USA Walmart ,Target even pharmacy businesses took that out only a small percentage is own by people.

@Jonjon2398 Ай бұрын

Glad you're enjoying your time in mexico. Hope you learn the language and culture and we're glad you are here. Always be respectful and you'll be always loved here.

@bmorechido 2 ай бұрын

I loved hearing your experience living in GDL! I have visited GDL a few times. I could totally see myself moving there one day. Great video! 🧡

@martalopez582 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience living in Guadalajara Mexico.

@felipemoya9992 2 ай бұрын

Thx for honesty .. great person

@carlaeljabsheh1361 2 ай бұрын

This was an amazing video. You really touched on everything. Thanks to the MRG I am moving permanently to Mexico in June.

@andirv5926 2 ай бұрын

Que hermosa mujer!! ❤

@denicagilmer7951 Ай бұрын

Great interview!

@nikki6008 3 ай бұрын

Welcome! I moved from Atlanta in July….

@DesigningEase 3 ай бұрын

Wow! I hope to see you around.

@Speedinginprogress 3 ай бұрын

Great Energy! You will do great in the GDL.

@HugoFlores-ok3nt Ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I moved back on 2019, after living mist of my life in Los Angeles.I live in Tesistán. Thank you so much for sharing. May God bless you 😮

@iamthatiam8894 2 ай бұрын

Hello Shakira, Welcome to Mexico Y Sin miedo to discover a new world.😊 Mi Casa es Tu Casa mami. ENJOY IT AND EXPLORE IT. Now that you are in a peaceful place, find time to return back to your first love by reading The Bible you will find it and God will open the doors to The New World here in Earth. Sinceramente Un hermano y amigo 🇲🇽

@tinamama6954 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing 👏

@locsnubian Ай бұрын

Muchas Gracias Shakira ! I so appreciate your sharing . We moved from Málaga Spain ( after 6 years in Spain) last may to Vallarta . We find it too small and too touristy with a lack of cultural options we are use to . We are currently on the hunt to relocate to another place within MX. that has a more city feel and less hot and humid . Not sure Guadalajara is it ..ñ but your video is giving me pause. Thanks again

@MexicoRelocationGuide Ай бұрын

hi! Mariana here- were happy to help you with a private relocation tour of Guadalajara if you’re interested mexicorelocationguide.com/tours/

@melcontent 2 ай бұрын

Awesome episode! Her review makes me even more tempted to move there.

@brianleonard6885 Ай бұрын

Bravo 👏 keep living and loving and spreading kindness as you are.

@kalasatwater2224 2 ай бұрын

Welcome all to my country ^^

@DianaM.-ht8ls 2 ай бұрын

¡Gracias inmensamente!

@mohammedsharif2651 3 ай бұрын

Very nice story. Enjoy your journey ❤

@journeyofteresa 2 ай бұрын

Great interview! I hope to visit Guadalajara this year.

@laurencephus2132 Ай бұрын

This is an amazing interview!! Shakira is lovely and very open to immersion.

@tracyaskew1651 2 ай бұрын

I love life in Mexico!

@sr9253 3 ай бұрын

How did you find a guarantor if you didn’t know anyone there?

@MexicoRelocationGuide 3 ай бұрын

we recommend buying a póliza de arrendamiento or negotiating a larger deposit

@sesomnoslen5729 2 ай бұрын

You don't always need a guarantor. It depends.

@dorishorton4812 Ай бұрын

You gave an excellent presentation of your experience. Very detailed May you have a wonderful life in Mexico

@tinamama6954 2 ай бұрын

Great and Fabulous narrative about Mexico 🇲🇽

@mohammedsharif2651 3 ай бұрын

Hello Shakira, would you please share more information about the spanish learning program at the university of Guadalajara? I am interested in such a program. Thank you 🙏

@rosendocavazos4566 2 ай бұрын

Great video Shakira.

@crappocrappoproductions-ak9403 Ай бұрын

I love Colonia Providencia, though it’s not the same quiet neighborhood that I remember when I lived there from 1980-83.

@ScorpioMami415 Ай бұрын

Great video!! Thanks for sharing ❤hope to visit there someday.

@melissaong7633 Ай бұрын

Went with hubby in september. Loved it.nvibrant great food cukture and affordable.

@cmdgdl 2 ай бұрын

Welcome to Guadalajara! I’m glad that you’re part of our community, and also our LGBT+ community 😊😊😊

@baddestjoanna-michellesmit5578 29 күн бұрын

Lol word she was destined to get to Mexico and be easily known with her name lol ! 😂😂 love that !

@mrbutch308 2 ай бұрын

For the past four years I've been exploring different places in Latin America to retire to as an expat. Guadalajara is fantastic and near the top of my list. A few months ago I spent a few weeks in Puebla which is also a great city, but I liked Guadalajara even more. As far as the LGBTQ+ Community it surprised me to discover a local "gayborhood" which had an all night restaurant called "Tacos Gay"! No kidding!

@brownsuga51 Ай бұрын

Peace and Blessing to you. ❤😊

@katherinefields3665 Ай бұрын

I did the same. Left US for Merida. It’s safe and affordable.

@MaribelMartinez-fu5ve Ай бұрын

Wow!! Thank you for sharing your experience and information Shakira…I hope to one day…in retirement to have the same experience.

@kisoonlee9933 3 ай бұрын

"I'm a Yorkshire man, I can take it." I almost fell off my chair laughing.

@carolynDragonflywannabem 3 ай бұрын

You have an amazing spirit! We already live in Mexico, your experience would encourage me if I was considering it. Can you tell me about the air quality?

@DesigningEase 3 ай бұрын

In comparison to CDMX, it’s much better here. I use a small air purifier in my apartment and it works great. I do not have AC, so I leave the windows open all of the time. It’s great.

@Its_Just_Me_28 2 ай бұрын

I’m thinking about moving to Mexico 🇲🇽.

@MexicoRelocationGuide 2 ай бұрын

We can help you with all the tools you need for your research. The first thing you need to determine is if you qualify for a residency visa. Check out our free guide mexicorelocationguide.com/mexico-resident-visa/

@michellejackson9171 2 ай бұрын

Awesome conversation! Ouuu you make me wanna live there?

@gaywells8053 19 күн бұрын

Congrats. I also moved to Puerto Vallarta 2017 single woman. Love love love it. Will never move back to New Jersey or anywhere in the US Done !!!

@belacarrion9769 Ай бұрын

Just for the record, the correct term is immigrant not "expat", immigrant like anyone who leaves their country (for whatever reasons) to live in another

@MexicoRelocationGuide Ай бұрын

expat or immigrant can be used.