One Man's Story: Creating a New Life (and a Home) in San Miguel de Allende Mexico at 65

At 65, this retired bachelor took a leap of faith and moved to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico to start a brand-new life. In this episode, he shares the ups and downs of buying a home in Mexico, from navigating the local bureaucracy to learning how things really work south of the border. You'll see how patience, persistence, and a good sense of humor helped him overcome every challenge. Whether you're thinking about retiring in Mexico or just curious about what it's like to buy property as an expat, how to get involved in the community, and enjoy your retirement years in a new country, his story offers practical insights and inspiration. Join us as we explore the beauty, culture, and real-life lessons of retirement in San Miguel de Allende. **Rental Finding Help in Puerto Vallarta: Fred & Dave's PV Property WhatsApp Fred: +52 322 151 2235 Dave: +52 322 328 1817 Email: [email protected] **Learn Spanish online! For Spanish classes check out "Fast Conversational Spanish" at https://fcsprogram.com/retiredlifemexico (I will earn a free class or two if you sign up using this link) Louisa's Boho pants that are perfect for the hot weather in Vallarta: https://amzn.to/4hg5HF8 Louisa's Teva Sandals: https://amzn.to/40qvP9p Louisa's Sun Protection Shirt: https://amzn.to/42ngmtx Mosquito Repellent: https://amzn.to/40FEFl3 Michael's Travel Coffee Mug: https://amzn.to/4hpVgPu **Things we use when traveling and staying at hotels/airbnbs: Carbon Monoxide Detector https://amzn.to/4gH2wX3 https://amzn.to/3DHBJva **As an Amazon Associate, I may earn qualifying commissions. Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the links to products that appear on this page are from companies which Retired Life Mexico will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Retired Life Mexico is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites. This compensation may impact how and where products appear in our videos. The contents of our videos have been created by us, people who have decided to make Mexico our home. We try our hardest to provide accurate and up-to-date information about all of the topics we share here. However, things change and prices change as time goes by, so while the information was accurate to the best of our knowledge when we posted the video, it may have changed drastically since then. Please be sure to do your own current research to verify the content before making a decision to act upon any advice or recommendation. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for the use or interpretation of the content in our videos. Our videos are for entertainment purposes only so please do not make any financial or life-style decisions before you do your own independent research. We hope you enjoy our videos!