As you may have read, I loved San Miguel, my wife didn't. Her main complaints were walking on cobblestone streets with narrow sidewalks, and the lack of stores to shop in. She actually has bad knees so can't blame her for the streets. But she dearly missed the huge choice she was used to at home. She loves to shop, but before you get the wrong idea she's really into thrift stores and loves spending hours finding a jewel in the rough. But she also loves having the huge amount of choice available in the States.
Now I know that's anathema to some here. You may have come to Mexico to get away from the commercialism. But I'm trying to find a compromise. We had heard good things about Queretaro but were overwhelmed by the traffic there. So my question is, are there cities in Mexico that have good shopping, good weather, reasonable traffic, and are affordable? I've read Puebla has a large middle class so might try to steer her that direction. We just don't want the frenetic pace we saw in Queretaro which was otherwise a fine looking city. She's saying we can come back as soon as our old dogs pass away, which may be 4 or 5 years. There were apartments we liked on the Internet that didn't allow dogs. I know Guadalajara has it all, was wondering about Tlaquepaque? Thanks for any help!
Now I know that's anathema to some here. You may have come to Mexico to get away from the commercialism. But I'm trying to find a compromise. We had heard good things about Queretaro but were overwhelmed by the traffic there. So my question is, are there cities in Mexico that have good shopping, good weather, reasonable traffic, and are affordable? I've read Puebla has a large middle class so might try to steer her that direction. We just don't want the frenetic pace we saw in Queretaro which was otherwise a fine looking city. She's saying we can come back as soon as our old dogs pass away, which may be 4 or 5 years. There were apartments we liked on the Internet that didn't allow dogs. I know Guadalajara has it all, was wondering about Tlaquepaque? Thanks for any help!