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Could You Do What This Couple Did (in Todos Santos, Mexico)?

Almost Retired in Mexico

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Join Brighton as he interviews John and Jaime in Las Tunas, a laid-back coastal community near Todos Santos, Mexico. Discover how this adventurous couple transitioned from snowy Colorado to sunny Baja, started a business, and raised their young family in Mexico. From navigating real estate and the Mexican business landscape to launching a unique water purification venture, John and Jaime share their honest experiences, tips, and insights. If you’re considering moving, starting a business, or raising a family in Mexico—this video is packed with real-life stories and practical advice.

Acuario water purification details: https://bit.ly/clean-water-baja
John's Real Estate details: https://ricardoamigo.com/vbcard/?johno

We explore their family life, bilingual kids, and thriving ex-pat communities, plus a taste test of their innovative water filter system versus traditional options. Dive into everything from Mexican schools to the essentials of business setup, legal matters, local taxes, and life in vibrant Las Tunas. Don’t miss the tour of their flexible rental home and their favorite local spots for adventures—surfing, mountain biking, and family time.

*CHAPTERS*

00:00 - Meet John & Jaime: Why They Moved to Mexico
02:05 - Snowy Colorado vs. Sunny Baja: Making the Big Decision
04:30 - Family Life & Schools in Mexico
09:00 - Starting a Water Business: From Scrunchies to Aquario
12:58 - Water Taste Test: Traditional vs. Aquario Filter
14:26 - Challenges & Tips for Starting a Business in Mexico
20:15 - Adjusting to Mexican Bureaucracy & Culture
28:26 - Living in Las Tunas: Community & Local Highlights
31:24 - House Tour: Rental Experiences in Mexico
35:06 - Tips for Families & Entrepreneurs
38:24 - Final Thoughts & How to Connect

*Like, comment, and share if you love inspiring stories about expat life and business in Mexico!*

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20 Comments

@AlmostRetiredinMexico Creator 5 months ago Pinned

The Mexico Relocation Guide is the perfect resource for moving to Mexico - but the price is going up April 15th, 2026. We've partnered with them and you can get the guide here before the price goes up: https://mexicorelocationguide.com/?ref=34

@Blackcuratorial 5 months ago

We are just down the road from that water station too. Nice to know that backstory.

@kat7544-t1h 5 months ago (edited)

Nice to hear about how this high energy young couple took the plunge and made Mexico home. Love their optimism and can-do attitude!

@shamekabenjamin8010 5 months ago

Absolutely inspiring… my hubby and I are working on our move.. gonna buy the guide soon.. I don’t have a community where children can be children in the USA … Its the reason I don’t have children now… with any luck, I’ll find community in Mexico where I’ll be happy to raise children. Thanks Brighton John and Jaime! Best to you and your family ❤

@cindyk3076 5 months ago

I love their story! And the water business is just fantastic! Congratulations to them both on their businesses and for helping their community.

@Juan-n6h2z 5 months ago

Muy bello nuestro MEXICO.....BIENVENIDA LA GENTE BUENA QUE VIENE A NUESTRO PAIS

@mblumenstein1 4 months ago

Jaime and and John are installing the Acuario water filtration system in our newly purchased home in Pescadero in early June. Highly recommend working with them. So far, it's been a real pleasure. Thanks to your insight and experience, we are also meeting with Bobbie at Desert Sun on the same day to book our solar install. Worlds colliding in such a good way. Appreciate all that you do for those of us needing these resources. So helpful. Keep up the great content.

@HiddenLaPaz 5 months ago (edited)

What an enjoyable video!!! I have watched about all of the Almost Retired in Mexico videos and this one had my undivided attention, which does not happen very often! As a holistic registered nurse entrepreneur , now retired, in Mexico, water has always been something very important to me for myself personally and for others as well. In the US I traveled to Whole Foods to purchase my water either RO or alkaline, most times a mix of the tow for personal use. I could go on about this topic all day but I won't. There are SO many things about what you are doing that I love and giving back to the community is at the TOP of the list!! Bravo and thank you for what you do!! I wish you all the very best!!! I hope our paths cross one day !Renee' Harper RN

@denisevennet7656 5 months ago

What a lovely couple🤠🩵💙🩵

@Mphscat 5 months ago

Prices are going up on EVERYTHING but our income is not. Mind blowing. Being in Dallas, I'd love to know who it was that you met (should've given him a shout out). She's spot on in that Mexico is alot like it USED to be in the US. Of course "they" want to scare you away from moving to Mexico! She's brilliant as you can't drink the water in Mexico so vending machines are a success instantly! And better water than those large bottles have too! Amazing!!! Enjoyed this episode alot.

@toesfingers20 2 months ago

Did you know there are smaller garafones at the water company in Pescadero - on the left, AFTER you turn off hwy 19 - maybe 1.5 blocks down. Soooo much easier to handle.

@maryrankin9869 3 months ago

Thanks. Next time could you share some maps of the area so we know what and where you are speaking about. Thanks again. Hope to come down in January.

@BVG4306 3 months ago

Great video! Can we get this water system in any other parts of Mexico?

@goldenstudiogurl 5 months ago

I’m very much interested in knowing more about your water system? Can we buy the system to use in another area of Mexico, for personal use, not for selling to others

@chyrscalgary 5 months ago (edited)

Great way to raise your family! Bravo. Canada has the worst tax system. It is monthly and it is a nightmare, and the highest

@Speedinginprogress 5 months ago

Do they have an in home system?

@davebaker489 5 months ago

New hat ? Many years ago my Dads employer offered him a great paying job with a house driver etc. in a Latin American country. Dad said no. His good friend went instead. 6 months later he was back. The country literally kicked him out. Apparently when you decide the citizens don't work long enough hours or fast enough they do not agree. Nor do they appreciate you trying to streamline the company and make more, faster and then lay off 1/2. He did not go with the flow. Good show ...yet again. Fun Fact I used to work for a water company when I lived in Ontario . PnD

@GringaChica 5 months ago

With the receico (not sure how to spell it) and the 2% tax, do you have to also report any US income (passive, active or investment income) to the Mexican govt or do they only care about Mexican-sourced income?

@Jest_the_facts 5 months ago

Brighton, this is now the second video in recent posts where you are not including the break down of costs like rent and utilities, etc. That is what made your channel unique and why I followed to get a more in depth break down vs. costs in U.S. Are you not going to do be doing this from now on???

@michaelevans8498 5 months ago

This is April 7, 2026. My name is Mike I live in Phoenix Arizona. I have cousins that have a place in San Felipe. I have talked to one of my cousins because I am a little leery about riding my Harley down to San Felipe, which is 78 hour ride, but my cousins assured me that there is no problems. Of course, all of my friends and family say don’t go. They won’t allow me to go. I’m 70 years old, but I do have a fear now because everybody is telling me how scary and I’m gonna have my motorcycle taken away from me and I checked coin and they’re gonna rob me and probably kill me. We are looking to move to possibly Saint Felipe but all the stuff that I’m hearing from friends and United States news is carrying the crap out of us. any suggestions would really help because I really want to make this trip on my motorcycle in late April early May again though I don’t need to be arrested die be robbed or lose my motorcycle. Thank you.