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Oaxaca is at the top of our list for a place to stay in Mexico. I love the indigenous cultural influence. I have been 6 times and spent 2 weeks there last year, doing 5 hours a day of Spanish in the immersion school. Recently I spent Christmas there. I love it so much: the art, color, architecture, food, museums, shopping, lovely people, climate.

We just returned from a week in Oaxaca City. We loved it. When my husband retires we will definitely come and stay for 3 months to get away from the winter in Ontario Canada.

If many American expats move there, it will become another San Miguel de Allende, loosing its spirit. When moving in Mexico, do you plan to learn Spanish and embrace the local culture? If your main motivation is affordability, it is pretty sad. Amitiés du Québec!

watching from Atlanta, GA USA as part of my research for future relocation

@16:15 Colorado. My flight leaves in less than two weeks to Oaxaca. I have booked a room for two days and contacted one contact about the possibility for a nice apartment. (according to what I know). It will cost about $750. Thanks for your insight and inspiration😀

Hola de nuevo Mariana! Estado aqui 8 meses de LA... Desde la hermosa Ensenada! I have friends that have lived in Oaxaca for over five years that I've visited and they love it there. Both were living in Colorado via Florida. They didn't have a lot of money coming in because he was a ski instructor and his wife was a teacher. They used to come down during the Summers when neither of them worked. They would motor home down to different beaches in Baja and fell in love with all of the friendly people, food and everything else Mexico has to offer and decided they couldn't think of better place to stretch their dollars, retire early and live. I hope you and your family are doing great and thanks again for your time and all of the help you freely give. BTW- To anyone still on the fence about moving here, don't wait the time is never just right! 😎🥥🌮🏄‍♂🍯

Very comprehensive video Marianna ! A lot of research and editing done. Thank you for sharing this 😊

Thank you soooo much for this video Mariana. You did such an amazing job!!! I am hoping to visit some of these places you teach us about.

Wonderful video, great job!

Was there in October. Cute and fun town. Amazing street food. Slightly hotter than what I like, but still close. I like that the city collectively goes to sleep around 10pm. If you want lots of nightlife, Oaxaca is likely not for you.

Thanks Mariana . Great video! Looks amazing ❤

I spent almost a month in Oaxaca in January (72F daily). I stayed in Centro the whole time and ventured out from there. I walked almost everywhere including la doctora (from eating too much delicious food), la lavandería, y los mercados. Seeing so many places that I visited when I was there really brings me back, for example, the Zocolo, Monte Alban, Hierve al Agua, and even the exact Ancestral Palenque (mezcal distillery), called "Mezcal el Sonador" that you show in this video. In their tasting area, they have a "muro de memorias" that all visitors sign (including me :) You absolutely did justice to this extraordinary city. I would like to return during Guelaguetza. Thank you so much for your dedication to showcasing this remarkable city and state.

Excellent overview of Oaxaca city! Muchas gracias

Beautiful. Florida here and cannot wait to depart and live in a healthy enviornment, full of culture, great food and happy people. Happiness here I come.

you asked where where are watching from..Im in Edmonton Alberta Canada..6 hours drive straight north of the US /Canada border..1 million plus people aqui..I plan on snowbirding minimum of 4-6 months a yr..tired of being cold in the dark..but I also cant handle extreme heat either ,so mountain towns are of high interest to me..quiet,inexpensive interesting places in the highlands..I just spent 2 months in Panama near Bocas del torro on the carribean and immensely enjoyed it..maybe some of the happiest time of my life..not enough culture for me though ..Btw , I watch your vids over and again,,truly enjoy your info and value what youre doing!!

I retired to Oaxaca. ONLY buy local- screw the the large corporations.

Wonderfully informative video about the beauty and culture of Oaxaca de Juarez. Can't wait to visit! Thanks Mariana

I’m watching you from Goodyear Arizona. Thank you for your informational videos ❤

From Connecticut, was in SMDA last year and loved it and will return this winter to SMDA or Guanajuato or Oaxaca...

Muchas gracias Mariana, that’s a-lot of info. Thank you once again.

From Australia The BEST video I have seen about Oaxaca. My husband is from Mexico city and we are going to Oaxaca with our grown children in april. Absolutely can't wait!

West Kentucky, enjoying all of your videos. Thank you so much!

This tremendous informational video gives you a deep overview of what Oaxaca offers! Muchas gracias por la informacion.

Excellent information!!! Thank you!❤

Love the video. We are torn between San Cristobal and Oaxaca.

Love love love ! Putting on list of places to visit.

amazing video. thank you!

Great video!

Another great video, thank you! What's the hair dryer on the grill for at 28:20?

Listening from Australia , I would love to move to Mexico .

Mariana, this is by far the best video MRG has ever made. It is practically a documentary on everything Oaxaca. Thank you for preparing and sharing such a comprehensive Oaxacan guide with us even though I’m sure this barely scratches the surface.

awww i want to live there . Thank you for your amazing vids ox

Watching from Cuenca, Ecuador. I loved Oaxaca back 24 years ago, and the coastal area, Puerto Escondido, was my fav. But I ended up here in Cuenca and love it. Very similar to Oaxaca, except for the food. O’ how I miss Oaxacan food. Great vid.

Do you know what store the clip at 21:04 is in?

Great video thank you

Here from ATL! Next month we go to PVR to finish the canje process…and then…probably Chapala, at least to start. But we’re definitely looking into Oaxaca, Puebla, and a few other cities.

I am watching this from the side of the highway in Lancaster CA. Had to pull over and watch closely. I am so interested in retiring South of our border

Excellent narration, thank you.

Watching from Atlanta. Nice, informative vid as usual. Saw someone else's vid on Oaxaca and they had a problem with air quality. Any thoughts on that? Thanks.

Your information is awesome thank you for your work

Watching from Seattle WA and love your videos. You make Mexico exciting yet you add realism to the opportunity to live there.

Muchas gracias por compartir! Desde Canada 👋

Very nice video! Watching from Richmond, CA.

From California. A trip to Oaxaca is at the top of my list. Thank you for your informative video!

Hi Marianna! Love your channel! Watching from Virginia in the U.S. 👋

Teguclgalpa Honduras TKS fer your video!

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Watching from Denmark 🇩🇰 can't wait to move to Mexico ❤

Wonderful narrator. Thanks you so much!

Also, what does it take to become a student at the university?

Great job, Mari. Thank you from So. California.

I'm watching you from Scottsdale, Arizona :)

We are in Ajijic and it’s nice to see such a beautiful place to visit. Great video with much inspiration for the global traveler… ✨🙏🏽✨

Marianna thank you for the excellent presentation. ✅

Best video, but it would be perfect if you would put the UDS$ amount next to the peso amt. Thanks

How would you rate the City & State, Emergency Management & Evacuation Infrastructure & Plan❓

Farmacias del ahorro es otra opción si quieren comprar alguna medicina con y sin receta Los taxis de sitio seria otra opción de movilidad pero necesitan saber algo de español para decir a donde tiene que ir por ellos, Sitio Reforma o Sitio Antequera cuesta desde $250 a $500 pesos dependiendo la distancia aparte la mayoría te dan su numero y les puedes llamar cuando necesitas el servicio 😊👍

Hello from Phx. AZ. where we love Mexico and look forward to moving there.

Oaxaca is definitely on the list of must see here in the New Hampshire seacoast area.

Hi there, l am in Lion's Head Ontario CAN.. I am going to Rinconda end of Dec. 4 months First time in Mexico. Can't wait ✌️

Vermont USA. Headed to Mexico Consulate in Boston to apply for visa and I have ticket to Mexico City at end of the year to get permanent resident card if all goes smoothly. Been researching Oaxaca and many other cities and states in Mexico. Going to take my time traveling and staying put in the areas I am interested in to gain a true feel for them. Good, comprehensive video, thanks.

What if I want to buy a house near the university?

Watching you from Bartlett, Texas

I'm watching from Denver, Colorado, USA

Watching from North Carolina

We went to Central de Abastos to eat Doña Vale’s famous memelas. A great experience, but be warned, very popular! Central de Abastos is amazing but rather chaotic, so be prepared.

Thanks Mariana for this great video. I cannot wait to visit!

What about homes or condos to buy as opposed to rent? Tuning in from Michigan.

I’m watching from Texas. I’ve been watching a lot of different videos, weighing my options.

Watching from Stockton. California EEUU.

watching you from canada

Watching for Los Angeles, California

I'm learning Spanish. Live currently in Chicago

The amount of information in your videos is documentary level. I’m sure extensive hours of research and editing go into all of your videos. Glad I subscribed.

From Watsonville, Ca

HELLO my name is Kenny Wilson from Louisville KY

Indiana, so tired of the winters 🥶

Kingman Arizona here.

Fantastic video thank you for this!

December 23, 2023 @ 7:06am

Mariana for the Win! 🏆 🎉

Great video. Very disappointed with the comments about gentrification. I'm Canadian/Italian and in the 1960s my parents were welcome with open arms in Canada. It's unfortunate Mexicans are not as welcoming to those of us that want to positively impact the community and support local markets and people and culture.

we are in Oregon usa

How is the weather? Is humidity a factor? The food and culture seem amazing.

Denver

I am from Chicago

Sun will shine.🌞 So well done... love your style! Ty.

L.A. CA, thinking of expat to MX

An excellent video! Many thanks! We are heading to Mexico in December and we will surely visit Oaxaca!

I always wanted to go to Oaxaca and stay for a month, and see every part and wish a good guide to show us around and something adorable, any recommendations??

East Texas.

I'm from Phoenix so I think I can handle it but at the same time I want AC

If this video is for ppl outside of Mexico, why not give rent prices in American dollars also?

from San Antonio TX

Reddick Florida

i'm in Florida

Xlnt, xlnt Video!!! Best on You Tube.

Great video. I have a visit planned, and this helped a great deal!

Very informative and researched video. Thank you so much for making it.