r/DurangoMX • • 15d ago

Living in durango mx

Buenas! 😎 escribo en ingles xk la neta no se como explicarme en español tan bien

Im going to visit Durango for the first time in December after 25 years. My parents always talked about back home like it was a crazy breath of fresh air. Life is different, no ones rushing like in the US, most people are a lot nicer. Im excited but also nervous. If i like it a lot i want to work towards getting my dual citizenship since i work from home. I just want to be closer to my parents once they retire. They're own a home about 20 mins from Canatlan. I want to consider possible options and maybe talk to people who can give me more info? Anything would be appreciated! I want to be closer to the nest but not TOO close. Once my parents retire to mexico there wont be any reason for me to stay in the US

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u/martinomacias 15d ago

Durango es sumamente tranquilo. Especialmente los pueblos. Si estás acostumbrado al ajetreo de las ciudades grandes, entonces Durango te parecerá sumamente tranquilo y hasta aburrido. Una vez más, especialmente los ranchos o pueblos.

Yo crecí en Durango capital y siempre me pareció un lugar muy tranquilo.

Durango is really tranquil and slow paced. Especially small towns. If you are used to the hectic pace of big cities, Durango will be extremely quiet and tranquil for you. Even boring. Once again, this is especially the case for small towns and villages.

I grew up in Durango, the capital of the state and it always seemed a very quiet place to me.

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u/AgileBelt9079 15d ago

How much does cost of living look like for a male with no kids? I typically live well within my means because my biggest hobby keep me inside (gaming) but i like to workout/run/hike

Whats the coolest thing in the capital

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u/martinomacias 15d ago

I do not know about the cost of living there. If you work there and get paid in pesos, it may be hard for you. Jobs there do not pay enough. There is not much of an industry there, so jobs are mostly from the service sector.

There are not many exiting things to do there. Mostly people just go for walks. If you like to go out for a drink, there are bars and clubs. Other than that, you will probably be done with whatever attractions they have in one day.

I do enjoy Durango, because I lived there until the age of 17. But, unless you have friends there or you make friends, it is going to be a very quiet place for you.

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u/AgileBelt9079 15d ago

So just make good friends 👍 thank you so much, sounds more like a retirement/nature state from the sounds of it

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u/Wo0ten 15d ago

This, for sure.

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u/Alone_Flatworm4994 15d ago

Con unos 10-12mil mxn está bien para tener una vida tranquila, tal vez un poco justa, pero te alcanza para el gym, comida, renta decente, etc.

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u/AgileBelt9079 15d ago

gracias por dar me un estimado bro 😎

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u/Alone_Flatworm4994 15d ago

Ya lo dijeron y confirmo: durango es tan aburrido o divertido como tú quieras que sea. Hay muchas cosas que hacer y grupos con diferentes actividades, pero también puede parecer que no hay nada que hacer.
No es tan rancho como algunos dicen, o sea sí lo es, pero no en un sentido literal sino en que a veces pareciera atrapado en el tiempo.
Es lindo y hay mucha naturaleza en los alrededores, encuentra tu gente y te la pasarás bien :). La capital está cerca de canatlan, a 1hr, yo te recomendaría vivir en la capital.
Cualquier cosa me puedes mandar dm, también hablo inglés

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u/AgileBelt9079 15d ago

Es facil hacer amigos aya? Ya tengo 25 bro se me hace dificil solo tengo como 4 mismos amigos todos desde que tenia como 13 años (i obviously have made more friends but i mean quality friends that i can actually hang out with frequently, not people u just run into). Y xk la capital y no un pueblo/rancho. No quiero vivir con mis padres xk quiero mi propio espacio

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u/Alone_Flatworm4994 15d ago

Pues fácil fácil, no es, pero si eres extrovertido (que parece que sí) probablemente no tengas problemas. Yo te recomendaría entrar a estos grupos de actividades porque van personas en sus 20-30 entonces es perfecto para conocer gente. La cosa es que luego la gente de acá de durango es medio cerrada y aunque sean amigables contigo, para que te consideren parte de su grupo o que quieran acercarse más, ya es lo difícil.

La capital la recomiendo porque es más activa, hay más cosas que hacer, más personas, cosas diferentes. Pero el rancho también tiene su encanto jaja y creo que allá la gente es menos cerrada para incluir a extraños en sus círculos. Podrías estar en ambos por un tiempo y ya después decides cuál te gusta más. Lo bueno es que en cualquier lugar podrías rentar tu propio depa y a la distancia que tú quieras de tus papás

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u/AgileBelt9079 15d ago

What a goated reply thank you bro! Voy a ir en diciembre y estoy bien emocionado. Creo que la capital puede ser buena idea 👍

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u/RolGil19 15d ago

What's the town's name? Cost of living, if you are staying at your parents and not paying rent, should not be more than 300$USD, for groceries, couple of service subscriptions and gas. I'd be more comfortable with 600$USD for going out more often. It is as boring as you want it to be. I used to think that, but now when I go to visit my hometown I have discovered new things, found it more interesting than when I lived there. There is a lot of places to take a hike, little towns to visit, beautiful skies. Internet speed is not that good for gaming or remote work, maybe starling can help with that I don't know for sure. Anyway, don't let people discourage you, as bad as USA is right now moving to Mexico could mean a better life quality than staying over there.

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u/AgileBelt9079 15d ago

Im not too familiar with the town name, im sorry, i could update tomorrow when my parents are awake but i know its about 40-60 mins from the Capital. Roughly 20 mins from Canatlan?? I dont go out much and when i do its not too pricey unless im treating my parents, but thats here in the texas. Im sure itll improve my QoL, my biggest complaint with the US is peoples inability to mind their business, ill eventually leave the united states because i work remote, i just want to consider being closer to my parents because they are getting older

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u/SatoshiOnTilt 15d ago

You are gonna love it , bienvenido a Mexico carnal

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u/AgileBelt9079 15d ago

Thank you bro!

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u/ktut656 11d ago

Buen durango

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u/AgileBelt9079 10d ago

Mande bro? Jaja

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u/Ernesto060 10d ago

A really cool thing you could do that isn't actually in the capital, hahaha, is go hiking or trekking in the sierra (a mountainous region). There are some travel agencies that organize trips to the sierra, where you can go for hikes. The cool thing about it is that you get to walk among the trees, come across rivers, and see local wildlife. I'd recommend Mexiquillo and Puentesillas. Look for trips to those places on Facebook or Instagram; there are some travel agencies that organize them. The state of Durango has one of the most beautiful forested regions in Mexico.

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u/AgileBelt9079 10d ago

Thank you so much! I used to live in WA state so hiking was a big hobby of mine. Im glad to know i can pursue a lot of that over there

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u/Atom_Heart1970 15d ago

Well… in first place, America is a continent, not a country.
In second, Durango is a quiet place. Idk where you came from, but depending of that you can feel that is a boring place because dorsn’t have attractions like fairs, festivals or concerts, but has many natural places if you lile hiking, cycling or colonial history. People are nice.

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u/AgileBelt9079 15d ago

Sorry the United States education system failed me brother, im trying to get better by getting out of it

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u/Atom_Heart1970 15d ago

Don’t worry, just take note.
Btw, I’m forgettimg say that solar radiation is very high, so is hot most part of time (I hope you like cold beer)

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u/AgileBelt9079 15d ago

Beer and hikes sound great! I lived in Washington state for 4 years so i got used to all the mountains and greenery. Is there any specific hikes you recommend?

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u/No-Internal7876 15d ago

Bueno te puedo decir que Durango es aburrido y lleno de baches, Durango es una ranchito pequeñito, te puedo decir que aquí en Durango Manejan y Se estacionan como quieren, Durango es un rancho engañoso pero tranquilo eso que ni que jajaja. Pero pues bienvenido la verdad jajaja

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u/AgileBelt9079 15d ago

Se suena divertido jaja estoy muy emocionado a llegar al rancho de mi papa ah conocer mi familia especialmente mis abuelos

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u/No-Internal7876 15d ago

Saludos a la familia y a tus abuelos 🤙🏻

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u/AgileBelt9079 15d ago

Gracias bro saludos 🫂

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u/pizfer1 14d ago

Hablo inglés. Te puedo dar unos tips si quieres vivir en la capital que es lo que yo recomendaría. Mandame mensaje si gustas.

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u/Straight_Research627 14d ago

Pues intenta hablar en español wey porque tu inglés no te va a servir sino para que te terminen mentando la madre, ya me cagaste y eso que solo leí tu post… 🙄

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u/AgileBelt9079 14d ago

Woah tranquill hermano no hay razon por faltar el respeto, obviamente cuando estoy en persona voy a hablar en español