In this video I begin by discussing some of the different scams that I've encountered and heard about while living in Queretaro Mexico. Then I partner up with a special guest, my favorite local Youtuber La Karencita and together we conduct a small test to see if a Gringo Tax exists here in Queretaro.

This video is part of my Mexico travel vlog and although scams are not always seen as part of "safety" I think this discussion should be included when people are talking about safety in Mexico. Knowing about the different ways a traveller can get scammed is a part of safety and security.

This video mainly looks at the Gringo Tax and I feel there is a common feeling of acceptance about this. I personally feel like it's normal and not a big deal and nothing I can do about it, but the reality is that expats and tourists are most likely paying a little bit more than Mexican locals on average and this really isn't a good thing.

If I'm being charged more for a taxi, and gift items, possibly being overcharged at restaurants and invited out by locals who just want me to pay for their night on the town, then I'm being taken advantage of. The issue becomes more concerning when I begin to think about the foreigners living and working here who earn a Mexican salary and how they could be overcharged and taken advantage of unfairly.

I really enjoyed working with La Karencita on this video. It was a lot of fun and also good to work with another creative who understands what it's like to be living and working in this Youtube world.

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One of the big challenges for me is the language barrier, but I've recently started to have one on one lessons with a tutor and they have been a big help. You can find my spanish teacher here:

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Disclaimer: The opinions shared in this video are mine as a form of entertainment and to document what I'm doing in my life. You really shouldn't take the advice from some guy on Youtube, including me. If I create content and you find it when doing some sort of research, always do back up research and go to a more reliable source. I'm just a guy with a camera making videos.