Living on the beach in Mexico, Cost of Living, Punta Mita, Surf Town
Hi, I’m Jim Kellett,
In this video, I spend a month in Punta de Mita, Mexico, living in a hotel made out of shipping containers, learning how to paddle surf on a SUP, and exploring other ocean activities. I'll show you where to get the cheapest and best whale watching tour in the Puerto Vallarta area. I'll give you a tour of my living space and give you a quick review of my Fanatic Fly Air inflatable stand-up paddleboard. Also, my friend Milan will try out some yoga moves on the paddleboard as well.
And if you would like to know the cost of living in a Mexican beach town with one of the best surfing beaches, I'll give you a cost breakdown of my month-long Adventure here in Punta de Mita, Mexico.
Living on the beach in Mexico Cost of Living will include:
Monthly Rental Costs
Food for all Meals at Restaurants.
Transportation.
Phone and Data Costs.
Entertainment.
Fanatic Fly Air SUP Paddle Board.
Travel/Medical Insurance.
Laundry.
KEY MOMENTS:
00:00 Punta Mita Video Overview.
00:44 Tour of Shipping Container Hotel.
04:00 Stinky's Beach Information, the best place to learn to surf in Mexico.
06:58 Marina information and the cheapest and best Whale Watching tour.
08:08 Punta de Mita Beachfront Restaurants and Shops.
14:55 Punta Mita Saturday Market.
15:20 Punto Mita Suites & Hostal Tour.
17:09 Recycling and Sustainability.
18:50 Neighborhood Tour continues.
21:05 El Anclote Beach, Surf information, SUP Surfing, the longest wave.
23:48 Paddle Boarding in Punta de Mita. Yoga on a paddleboard SUP.
25:23 Living on a Beach in Mexico Monthly Budget.
28:07 Living on a Beach in Mexico Cost of Living.
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Karma Surf: / karmasurfshop
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Looking forward to the SUP video! 👍
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Dave G, The SUP video will be really good. I've got footage paddling to a waterfall as well as through some ocean caves and more surfing. Stay tuned.
You seem like a good guy..promoting the locals and bringing fair picture of these sleepy towns. Ergo ..helping lift people out of poverty .one person CAN make a difference and you are a perfect example of that..thank you !
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Teresa Ramos, Thanks for your kind comment and for supporting the channel.
One of the most thorough, fairly and equitably shot video of a lazy, but yet tremendously productive surf towns I've ever seen. Your leisurely stroll, care and respect of the native locals is a huge comfort to the eyes.
I finally feel confident to explore Punta de Mita more after 7 years living in PV! Thank you for showing us the area and affordable places to go. I've made trips up that way before, but felt intimidated by the private communities and high end shops. You showed us more of the local scene... ¡Gracias! 🙏🙏🙏
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Stoners In Mexico, I'm glad you found the video helpful. I think you will Like Punta de Mita. Please share your experience after visiting.
This was a really good video. It was relaxed and took its time in showing the different areas of the town really giving one a sense of the place from high end to modest. And your breakdown of costs at the end was also really helpful. But the cost of some of the real estate advertised was eye opening indicating that it's an area that is being developed for a higher end clientele which means inevitably it will lose some of its charm in the years to come and price out the local population.
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
think planet earth, You are correct and I think it is a growing problem in the area. Much of the beach access in the area has been bought up by large, high-end projects, and public access is very limited. The town of Punta de Mita is one of the few exceptions in this area and I hope that it develops with support for the local businesses that exist there.
Amazing shots of this beautiful surfing town. They make me feel like I want to stay for a long time surfing every golden sunset. Thank you for this great production, Jim!
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Claudia White, I'm really glad you enjoyed the video!
Hi Thank you! I enjoyed this video a lot .
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Luisa de los Rios Valladares, Thanks for watching and sending a message. I think I met you on a video call with your English teacher.
Brilliant idea with the shipping containers. Kudos mexico. 👏
Punta de Mita is a luxurious resort town on the Pacific coast of Nayarit, Mexico. It is home to ritzy 5-star hotels, golf courses, pristine surfing beaches, and a sleepy Mexican pueblo. There are a handful of things to do in Punta Mita that combine both luxury and local experiences.
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Eternal Summer Rising - Traveling Techies, Thanks for watching and sharing your information.
What a fabulous video and such a great place to experience through your eyes and talent . A joy to watch your month there unfold from your camera and onto my screen. Everyone looks relaxed and gloriously happy. All as it should be in sunny, fabulous Mexico.
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Francine, Thanks for staying in contact. It was great seeing you again while I was back in Puerto Vallarta. Hope to see you again soon.
I love the way you break down your day and prices. Great video!
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
sabas salgado, Thanks so much!
I love the channel a lot of cool content 👍🏻😁
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
The Huell Howser of Mexico... love it!
We love Punta de Mita ;) great work capturing mi pueblo Jim!
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Jenn Plotnikoff Surf Bruja, Thanks for showing me around. Your video will be out, hopefully in the near future.
@jennsurfbruja
2 жыл бұрын
@@LivingOverseasTV my pleasure! looking forward to it :)
@jamiemcbroom
Жыл бұрын
I would like to rent your room in January? How do I find it?
She is an athlete for sure. Upside down like me but walking 🚶♀️ for me.
Muchas gracias por tu video!! Me gusto mucho. Blessings
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Rocio Mondragon, Thanks for watching the channel!
Awesome, Jim!! I didn't know about this channel! But I think it's one of the best travel/living channels out there! well done, and thanks for sharing these experiences! Bobby!
Hello, I'm a big fan of your channel UwU, the content is very cool, Claudia Fabiola is my English teacher and I learn a lot, the channel is very cool 👍🏻
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Meli, Thanks for watching my channel. Has your teacher shown you the pictures of her on the paddle board? She is very good.
@Yurix-573
2 жыл бұрын
@@LivingOverseasTV Yes, Cludia showed me few photos, but yes
I live in the Philippines now ....2018 till now ...looking at Mexico...great video
Mexico, beautiful!
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
We agree!
I enjoy your well put together informative travel videos.
Dude, I am comin'. What a great place to hang for the winter That Fanatic looks good for a panzon like me.
@LivingOverseasTV
Жыл бұрын
Adam Walker, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I think you will have a great time!
The guys car with the cut fruit is made of two cars welded together. He is very nice! The oxxo is where you can get the bus out of town. Highly advised as the sewage coming out of the manhole by the new construction while we were there in January was spewing out and going down to stinkys. Your really rolling the dice swimming or surfing in the water near town! We also found out that the nice beach with good surf on the other side of the breakwaters has an outfall from the 4 seasons resort just by the edge of the golf course. Of course there is not much else to do in this town except eating and with raw sewage pumping up right in the main road downtown we left our accommodations two days before even needed to. The people in town were very nice but with our neighbours barfing all night after surfing at stinkys all day we just packed it in.
Thanks for a great video. I plan go to Punta next time I'm in Mexico.
This is wonderful! I would feel safe bringing my teens here for a surf trip!
Love the stable board 🌷
@LivingOverseasTV
Жыл бұрын
D, Me too. It's a great board.
I like the yoga positions the yoga instructor was doing, I have never seen that balancing on the water before. Really unique.
I absolutely love your relaxed yet detailed style! So incredibly informative! Thank you for making these videos!🌺
Hi Jim Kellet! Wonderful, relaxing, dream board video.
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Retire in Mexico, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! 🙂
I always enjoy your videos. Thanks!
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
PAMELA ALSTON, Thanks for supporting the channel and taking the time to leave a comment.
I want to go there next time! Looks amazing!
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Ernie Leyba, Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
CONTAINERS LOOK NICE. THEY DID A NICE JOB. SAFE DURING HURRICANE SEASON.
Beautiful punta mita, Mexico.
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Alal Esc, Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
Thank you for another great video! After watching your video on Living in PV, I’ve booked a 4 month stay at Casa Mis Amores. 🥰
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Jolene Quast, That is awesome! I think you will like it. I would love to hear about your experience there. Please keep us informed.
Great video. Love Mexico 🇲🇽
Love the video Jim. Great meeting you in Oaxaca city! I am getting some great ideas on how to improve our family travel videos!
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Pura Vida Y'all, It was great meeting you and your gang. Hopefully, our travel paths will cross again.
Your videos are awesome 👍
Wow ty for sharing that. I have been wanting to travel to see something new. It would be great to take my grandson and I. I am delighted you you also had fun there.
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Angel Gomez, Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I think your grandson would love it.
Super cool set up!! I could retire there! Learn to surf when I’m 63 right!! It’s getting there quick! See ya soon!! ✌🏼
WOW Punta de Mita really got overrun. So glad I got it good back in the day.
I could live like that... not sure my wife could though! Great post!
wow!!! love your video, i want to go there next time i go to mexico, it looks like a very nice place. THank you for all your info. :)
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Aline jourdenais, Thanks for leaving a comment. I hope you get to visit Punta de Mita.
Love your videos ❤️
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Ramona Puckett, Thanks for supporting the channel.
Great place to visit and live. Thank you
Great job and an informative and extraordinarily enjoyable video! Thanks very much 🙏
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Joseph Hurtsellers, In Punta Mita, there is very little Real Estate available and a 2 bedroom condo is going for $500k. I will be putting out a video soon about more rentals. In Bucerías or Vallarta, just down the road, you can find places for half the price or even less. I will post more videos soon.
@JosephHurtsellers
2 жыл бұрын
@@LivingOverseasTV Thanks so very much, my wife and I actually purchased a place in bucerias about 6 months ago. We are very glad we did based on what is happening there with real estate now. The quality of your videos is absolutely stunning!!! We truly enjoy your work! I hope to be neighbors with you someday soon! 🙏🙏☺️
Great job! Leaving today after Ryan &Tina w wedding. We had Great wknd san pancho and p.m. visit.
We were just at the Iberostar just north up the beach and didn't know about this place. Next visit i guess. Great video -- Thanks
Great videos. Thanks for the detail and effort
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Matt G, Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
Great video! Thank you!
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
justin carlat, Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
Really enjoyed the video..
@LivingOverseasTV
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
Mexico is so beautiful! 🤩
I was there back in 1995 I believe it was. Things have really changed! These prices are pretty close to what you would find in the states. Good to know as I’m considering moving to Mexico for part of the year. Nice place to visit, but too expensive and seems like a tourist trap
@LivingOverseasTV
Жыл бұрын
Parker Bolt, Prices here are very expensive compared to other places in Mexico but very cheap compared to other places with a quality surfing beach like this. Try comparing the prices to Malibu. If you don't need to be within walking distance to great surfing you can cut your costs in half around Bucerias and other less popular beach areas.
I have an inflatable SUP i used when we stayed at Secrets Bahia Mita Surf and Spa which is to the east of where you were. I had a blast surfing it there. Thanks for highlighting the Onda, it looks like a good place to bring an inflatable. They can be unwieldy to bring into a hotel room
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Scott King, Thanks for sharing your experience. I surfed Bahia once during my stay in Punta Mita and it was great. I agree, bringing the board into the room can be a challenge but it's still better than pumping it up every day. Next week I'm heading towards PlayaTroncones and la Salidita for more SUP surfing :)
I'll hv to put this place on my list to visit! Thank u for sharing.
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Gracie Vidal, I think you will enjoy the visit.
Great information ..thanks!! 😊
Awesome content. Thanks!
There's also some amazing MTB there as well!
Very nice! Thanks for sharing!
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Mike Dickson, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
Thanks Jim for sharing this post with us !
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!!
HOLA from Queretaro. Thank you.
Great video 👍🏻
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Robster, glad you found the video helpful.
Thanks for the great vid. Just finished another in vuevo vallarta, going to spend the next in la cruz de huanacaxtle.
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Teepsfam, Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I like La Cruz. Have fun!
Just subscribed. You are a wealth of information and already have me planning a trip back to Mexico.
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
kevin hull, Thanks for subscribing and supporting the channel. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
Awesome ❤
Very informative video Jim. You get better each time I watch. The descriptions and prices help. Do you think it would be worth a day trip to do surf lessons? We are staying in PV in June. Thanks.
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
M J, Thanks! Yes, I absolutely think it would be worth it. You can take the public bus to Punta Mita from Puerto Vallarta. I also think the boat trip from the Marine Collective is worth the time. Let us know how the surf lesson goes.
Thanks for the video
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Russell Mancillas, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
Nice little surf town. I love longboarding. might have to check it out. Currently, enjoying Merida ❤️ Thanks for the travel content 👍
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Magic Crate, Thanks for connecting. You need to visit. With two amazing longboard breaks in town and more nearby, you can't go wrong. Stay tuned because I will have more longboarding destinations in the future.
Really cool!
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Noah Smith, Thanks for watching!
Wooooow
Great info!
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Brenda Thomas, Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
They call the beach "Stinkys" as there is a sewage treatment plant nearby. Water quality can be sketchy. Notice the water outflow by Sapo's SUPs.
Great informative video, I truly enjoyed it. Keep up the great work. One question, how and from where did you make the reservation for lodging? Were you aware of this container hotel or did you go to the most reasonable priced hotel with private "rooms", which I like, because of the private bathroom. Could never do hostels...or share a bathroom. What are the most reasonable priced months, besides winter. I don't care for cold weather or cold water beaches. Take care and stay safe.
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Ernestina Sanchez, There are links in the description. You can book rooms from Onda directly at: ondasurfhotel.mx/ Originally I found Onda just walking around Punta de Mita. I have stayed there many times now. I think their rates are higher from mid-November through January. Let us know if you visit there!
I've tried yoga on a paddle board before....but I definitely do not look as good and was rather more comically to watch than successful at executing the moves, lol. Great video, keep up the good work.
Cool and very clear
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Hung Pham, Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
Great info. Thanks for sharing
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Ross Miller, Thanks for watching. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
Beautiful
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
MIMINYC, Thank you! Cheers!
Do you know why it's called Stinky? Been there surfing, paddleboarding. Amazing place on earth.
This was 10 months ago and it was expensive, I can imagine how much it is now. Definitely just for vacation and not for living.
Great video! What month were you here?
Hi Jim, my husband and I thinking about moving to Puerto Vallarta and we watching your videos can please let us know if they have an American Legion there? Thank you.
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
Texas Companies, Thanks for watching. Yes, there is, American Legion Post 14 in Puerto Vallarta. Here is a link to their Facebook page: facebook.com/AmericanLegionPost14PuertoVallarta/
likeee it
@LivingOverseasTV
Жыл бұрын
MARIA FERNANDA GONZALEZ DE LA CERDA, Thank you!
Nice video. Ben to PV but never Punta Mira. Thanks.
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
ZippityDont, It's worth visiting. I hope you have the opportunity to visit Punta Mita in the future.
Great video! What month did you go?
I think coffee and some of the foods are almost the same price as in the US.
Looks like a really nice town. Too bad it's being over run. Good for the economy though.
@LivingOverseasTV
Жыл бұрын
Old Hardrock, I agree. I really like that it's still one of the few towns in the area that has direct beach access. I hope that the locals can hang on to that. Too much has already been taken away by rich resorts and private villas.
I'm planning to go there Punta Mita, could you please help me find a good place to go fishing like renting a panga, and please find out what kind of fish they catch their I would like to go fishing for about 8 to 10 hours a day. Thank you so much
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
nels D. G., I recommend going to the Marine Cooperative that I highlight here in the video. Those guys know the best places and have the best prices too.
Question: does a container gets pretty hot in the Summer...??
$700 per month for a shipping container BEFORE high season? $900 for food at restaurants for the month? Wow, never knew Mexico was so expensive.
how is the temperature year round? hot and humid? I'm from so cal, what is the best place to surf down there for beginner to intermediate?
How would you rate safety? I think the neighborhood looks fantastic.
@georgepitner3906
Жыл бұрын
Super safe, walk anywhere, any time. I've lived here 12 years.
thanx jim, but I think its more expensive maybe ? or have prices just gone up.
@LivingOverseasTV
2 жыл бұрын
karen kaz jefreys, Right now prices are up going into Holy Week, probably the biggest beach holiday for Mexicans. Some places double their rate during this time. Rentals will go way down after spring break.
Hey Jim, is there many long term rentals there at Punta Mita ? Thanks
When they say $20, does this mean $20-MXN peso ?
Never seen PV video with possibility moving there with teenager. Do you know expat's have kids there with them? My daughter is in high school. I do not see ourselves moving there until she is in college. Maybe she could do college online from there.
95 pesos for a bagel that place is expensive it seems being in Mexico that bagel is like same price in canada pretty much
Is it possible to have place to rent, safe , i got laptops, cameras etc.
Those home prices was that in pasos or dollars?
Would I be ok to visit knowing zero Spanish?
@LivingOverseasTV
Жыл бұрын
sarah ragan, Yes. Most businesses will know enough English to make their business transactions. People are friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Be patient and friendly and I think you will have an amazing experience.
What is the internet like there?
@LivingOverseasTV
Жыл бұрын
Ari Coleman, It's fairly good. Fast enough to do video on zoom. Sometimes there are power problems of some kind so if you have a job like online teaching, you will likely want to have a backup place to go in case the power goes out.
The prices are what you would pay in the USA for food, this is a tourist trap