Colima: the vibe
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The verdict
Mixed · 55Colima draws mixed reactions: affordable, peaceful and culturally rich, but hot, humid and with real crime worries that some visitors and locals say give them pause.
- affordable living
- peaceful small-city feel
- cultural traditions and food
- nearby beaches and swimming spots
- cooler highland neighborhoods like Suchitlán
- heat and humidity
- crime and violence concerns
- prices seen as high by some
- far from the coast
- Spanish needed for daily life
- Heat and humidity are a dealbreaker for many prospective retirees.
- Crime perception is strong, though some who visited later felt reassured.
- Affordability claims are disputed; some find it pricey for locals.
- Highland areas like Suchitlán are cooler and appealing to retirees.
- Strong family or personal ties are often what draw people to Colima.
Read from 8 videos, 40 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-08; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
COLIMA, Mexico- The City MOST Expats Have NOT Heard Of (Very LOW Cost Of Living!)
Mexico Relocation Guide · 43K views · 2025
What viewers said
“One of the most dangerous cities probably the numero uno”
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“I lived in Guadalajara in the 90s and we always loved going to Colima, especially to the botaneros in Comala. It's a beautiful city and yes, very hot in the summer. Truly under-recognized, not underrated which is an overused term that has n”
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“EXCELLENT EXPLANATION! THANK YOU! LIVING IN COLIMA CITY IS FANTASTIC FOR A RETIRED PERSON; SPECIALLY FOR PEOPLE WHO ENJOYS SWIMMING, BECAUSE THERE ARE PLENTY OF "BALNEARIOS" IN THE SURROUNDINGS. HOWEVER, AS YOU MENTIONED, SPANISH SPEAKING I”
♥ 2 likes
“Great video. Full of information Very nice city and very affordable. And not far from beach. Very cultural town.”
♥ 10 likes
“Plus close to Manzanillo Melaque and even semi close to Puerto Vallarta. I visited years ago”
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“I came across your video because My Husband (Afro-Cubano) and Myself (Louisiana Creole) have our Daughter and Granddaughter living there. We are thinking of retiring there.”
♥ 5 likes
“Colima looks beautiful, but the heat and humidity are a deal breaker for me. It looks like a great place to live and definitely a nice place to visit!”
♥ 2 likes
“THIS CAUGHT MY ATTENTION ONLY BECAUSE A FRIEND FROM MY YOUNGER DAYS WAS FROM THERE AND THATS THE ONLY THING I'VE EVER HEARD ABOUT COLIMA!!! 😝😝!”
♥ 3 likes
“I am from Colima and just took my husband for first time in November 2024! He was scared about the news on crime! We spent a few weeks and he love it now! Now we are talking about in a near future moving to Colima!”
♥ 36 likes
“It’s hot and humid all year round just as fyi”
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