Mexican Survival Tip 5 Transportation
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Mexican Survival Tip #5: Transportation
When my wife and I first visited Guanajuato, the city in Mexico where we decided to settle, we had an eye-opening conversation:
Me: Do you know what I'm thinking, my love?
Wife: No, what is it?
Me: We could live here in Guanajuato without ever needing to drive!
Wife: You mean we could get rid of our car and stop contributing to environmental damage?
Me: Exactly! Plus, we’d avoid the health issues that come from never walking in America.
Wife: And we’d lose weight and keep it off!
Me: Not to mention reducing stress from not driving.
Wife: And no more car payments, insurance, or inspections!
We genuinely had this discussion, and it was one of the reasons we chose Mexico. We sold our car and flew there. Now, we don’t have a car and don’t plan to own one. Why would we need one when we don’t have to?
Many American and Canadian expats, however, still cling to their cars. Being car-free seems unthinkable to most Americans, even though it offers benefits like:
- Reducing environmental impact.
- Improving health and increasing longevity by walking.
- Enhancing life quality.
- Saving money on insurance.
- Avoiding the risks of driving.
Cars are deeply ingrained in American identity, often viewed as a symbol of status. Many never consider living without them. When our friends learned we weren’t bringing our car to Mexico, they were shocked.
Have you ever considered how many lives cars affect? Accidents, pollution, and the sedentary lifestyle they encourage all pose serious issues. For instance, some Americans drive to mail a letter rather than walk 20 minutes to the post office.
The excuse of convenience often keeps people from embracing healthier habits. People may say, "It’s convenient to drive to the store," but what they really mean is they want to return quickly to a sedentary lifestyle.
Even in Guanajuato, where walking is often quicker than driving due to traffic, some expats insist on having cars for "convenience." Sadly, this mindset is spreading among locals, leading to more congestion and pollution.
The influx of cars here creates traffic jams in a city where cars are unnecessary. Guanajuato's colonial streets aren’t built for such traffic, yet car ownership is rising. In San Miguel de Allende, a smaller town, cars have similarly overtaken the streets.
What’s concerning is that locals wear masks to protect themselves from car exhaust, a stark reminder of the environmental impact.
Needless to say, the benefits of escaping the car-centric lifestyle are too many to ignore. Choosing a pedestrian-friendly lifestyle in Guanajuato has allowed us to live healthier, happier, and more environmentally-friendly lives.
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