(20 things You Need to Know)

Thinking about spending the winter in Baja Sur?

0:00 Intro: Why I created the Baja Checklist
1:30 Tip 1: Finding Your Coastline (Sea of Cortez vs. Pacific)
3:30 Tip 2: Why La Paz is "Tranquilo" compared to Cabo
5:05 Tip 3: Understanding Baja’s Microclimates
6:35 Tip 4: Internet for Remote Work (Fiber vs. Starlink Mini)
7:25 Tip 5: Mexico Car Insurance (Baja Bound & Lewis and Lewis)
8:45 Tip 6: The Reality of Water Storage & Sisternas
10:45 Tip 7: Banking & The Cash Economy (ATM Insider Secrets)
12:45 Tip 8: Using Wise to Save on Exchange Rates https://wise.com/invite/ahpc/colinjamesg
13:17 Tip 9: Bringing Pets: Vaccinations & Vet Care
15:08 Tip 10: Healthcare & Farmacia Doctors (World-Class Care)
17:33 Tip 11: Road Conditions & Using Facebook Groups
18:38 Tip 12: Essential Apps (WhatsApp, iOverlander, Maps.me)
19:52 Tip 13: Getting a Mexican SIM at OXXO
20:38 Tip 14: Tourist Visas (FMM) vs. Residency
22:15 Tip 15: Adapting to Culture (The Power of "Buenos Dias")
23:55 Tip 16: Grocery Shopping: Supermarkets vs. Mercados
25:38 Tip 17: Water Safety & Finding Purificadoras
26:25 Tip 18: Driving Strategy: Left Blinkers & Narrow Roads
28:18 Tip 19: Why You Should Never Drive at Night
29:40 Tip 20: Must-See Stop: Santispec on Bahia de Concepcion
30:45 Tip 21: Tipping Culture in Mexico (10% to 15%)
31:30 Tip 22: Managing Propane Delivery & Hot Water
33:38 Tip 23: Small Bill Strategy for Taco Stands
34:50 Tip 24: Safety Reality: Retiring in Mexico
35:48 Tip 25: Ocean Smarts: Riptides & Stingray Shuffles
38:35 Final Advice: Will You Be Accepted in La Paz?
39:30 How to get the Full Checklist (Call 813-201-0480)

This video is the Real Baja Winter Checklist — 20 essential things you need to know before living, working, or traveling through Baja, with a focus on La Paz vs the rest of Baja Sur. From internet and insurance to water, healthcare, pets, and daily life, this is the reality most people don’t tell you.
Here are the direct links to the two companies for Mexican insurance coverage: Quotes in minutes

Baja Bound Insurance Services
https://www.bajabound.com/
Known for a very user-friendly online interface and specialized coverage for the Baja peninsula.

Lewis and Lewis Insurance Agency
https://www.lewisandlewismexico.com/
A long-standing agency frequently used by expats and frequent travelers to Mexico.

🌴 FREE BAJA SCAPE KIT: The 20 Topics We Covered
​⚠️ (These are some insights to really help . Click the link below for the full guide on HOW to solve each one!) It was too big for the description Summary below. And Link do my google docs at the bottom
​1-Define Your Microclimate
​2-Remote Work Internet Reliability
​3-The Tourist Visa Trap (FMM vs. Temporary Residency)
​4-The True Cost of Healthcare & Insurance
​6-Navigating Property Ownership (Fideicomiso)
​7-Importing a Foreign-Plated Vehicle
8-​Setting Up Bank Accounts & Foreign Exchange https://wise.com/invite/ahpc/colinjamesg
9-​The Water/Septic/Power Utility Checklist
​10-Finding Trustworthy Local Contractors
​11-Understanding Local Employment Laws
​12-Learning Spanish vs. English-Speaking Communities
13-​Security Concerns & Best Practices
​14-Bringing Pets Across the Border
15-​Obtaining a Local Driver's License
​16-Calculating the Real Estate Closing Costs
17-​Local Tax Implications for Foreign Income
18-​Dealing with Import Duties (Mailing Packages)
​19-Finding Reliable Cross-Border Shipping
​20-Establishing Local Social Circles & Community
​Essential Emergency Contacts & Procedures
​Click Here for the FREE FULL GUIDE (All the "How-To's")
https://bit.ly/Baja-Kit
​If you're looking to make the move to Baja, feel free to reach out:
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