Thinking of hanging out/learning spanish in one of these 3 cities...
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I'm not one of those "mexico is dangerous, I'm not going there!!," people but If I'm not mistaken isn't Guadalajara is a major epicenter of gang violence and cartel activity?
Partially correct. Zapopan, which is an integral part of metropolitan Guadalajara, has been a center for narco activity. Other parts of Jalisco are rated as/considered risky also. Generally, though, most of the Guadalajara, excluding Zapopan, has been relatively quiet.
During my time in Mexico City (3yrs) and Baja (17yrs) have found that the "hanging out" will differ quite a bit compared to what is done in the US. What they do is very very different.
My experiences have been ... that "hanging out" is about the same in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Certainly, there are some cultural differences ... but it's not all that different (hanging out).
The plan: learn spanish, and work on my online businesses/websites with my free time.
I've heard good things about 3 locations. i listed them below and would appreciate feedback and/or new suggestions for areas I haven't considered.
I'm looking for decent or low cost of living, relatively safe, good internet speeds/reliability! I need internet.
1. Oaxaca
2. Playa Del Carmen
3. Baja Del Sur.. .maybe Todos Los Santos? I don't know specifically where.
Obviously, your first consideration has to be high-speed internet reliability. Since you really dont' tell us what other things are important factors in your selection process ... I don't know how much advice can beoffered regarding specific locations. Yoiu can learn Spanish anywhere in Mexico. The possibilities as to location are endless.
Been over a year so Ronnie must just luv his time in Mexico....speaking the Language and maybe having a job making anywhere from $5-$20 a day ...social partys...hanging out in a large family occupied Apt/Home....night life....all the nice things in life....ain't life just grand.
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