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Living here six months now, got two year residency card. Living inland now, would like to migrate closer to a beach but worried about hurricane seasons. Rent a small apartment, finding it very economical and weather seems to always be pleasant enough. I study Spanish daily but find it more difficult the more I delve in. Find it difficult to meet new people, though everybody I have met has been very kind. I am learning the bus routes in a moderately sized city, and find it very challenging as the internet is useless, nothing is posted anywhere. I have to just show up and wait. The bus drivers often lie or don't care once I have boarded and then they go the opposite way and cannot be helpful. One mocked my Spanish when I asked him about a stop (in Spanish) and laughed at me, I found it very rude. Wish I had some local input on some of the Puebla buses. I live in San Andres de Cholula. I would move to Vera Cruz but they had no good restaurants in the area I went to. There is definitely nothing of the vegetarian variety there, that I could find, nor any grocery stores with fresh vegetables. Of course my time there was limited and I was on foot, so I hope to explore more and find some outdoor markets. But all in all, people are so kind, even when I fell down on the big metro bus some women laughed at me but then they offered me their seat! And also, when the driver mocked me on the AU bus, a woman told me what stop it was. I don't want to seem bitter, as I do love this country and I hope to be here for a long long time. I just find it difficult sometimes trying to navigate language and culture alone. I have many good, joyful days.

Hello, glad to be here! We are just starting our plans to move to Mexico, so any and all advice for middle-income, not quite "retirement" age (if anyone can really retire anymore) people. We don't need a huge house, a small one will do, or a nice condo. We are seeking a quiet, friendly place—somewhere close to a city, but without the rush of a large place. We are outdoorsy people and would prefer to walk to the stores or restaurants, limiting our car usage. Let me know if you have questions or want to connect! :-)

New here starting plans to retire in Mexico. Looking at Chapala / Mazatlan / San Miguel. Dual citizen so that helps, just need to decide where to land.

Hi! Making plans to move to Mexico. I took Spanish many years ago but haven’t used it so looking for a an ex-pat area where English is common. I’m a teaching tennis pro, and would be interested in doing that, as well as a job in marketing/communications and/or events. We’re about 10 years from retirement, my wife is a nurse, and my three adult children are also looking to move with us.

@Angela52

Hola

I still have not moved to México but I would like to move to San Miguel Allenda. I teach ELL (English for Lanaguage Learners). I have also taught Spanish, History and Eng Lit.

Anyone can provide a link where I can find teaching jobs in that area?

@Lindameyers

Then you should be planning to go the same place I am going San Miguel Allende. It is safe. There is a large °µÍø½ûÇø community. Cancún is also an °µÍø½ûÇø area where lots of people speak English but I do not like to live close to the ocean due to hurricanes.

New here starting plans to retire in Mexico. Looking at Chapala / Mazatlan / San Miguel. Dual citizen so that helps, just need to decide where to land. - @JJKBSPARTAN

San Miguel de Allende would be the best place.

Want to spent part of my retirement in SMDA.  Been there many times, but now I want to live there at least 6 most of the year.  Maybe eventually full time.  In doing research I find that accommodations can be had at a more economical level if working with locals.  Anyone have any leads as to where I can find a nice one bedroom to rent in SMDA? 

I am new to this forum. I have lived in San Miguel de Allende for 8 years and I love it for a lot of reasons. I feel I have been living a "pinch-me" existence since moving here. So much to offer on so many levels.

@Julien

Hello, I am Daniel and I am currently looking to secure a job in Mexico City which will allow me to reunite with my family.

I work predominantly in customer/financial services and would be willing to work in-house and remotely.

Thanks

Daniel

@danielgilmour310

Hello and welcome Daniel !

Feel free to create your CV in the jobs section : /en/jobs/north-america/mexico/

All the best

Bhavna

Hello everyone! My name is Gisselle, and I’m excited to offer my beautiful home in Mérida, Yucatán, to someone from the °µÍø½ûÇø Community.

This charming property is located right next to another house I’m also selling, presenting a fantastic opportunity for investors or visionary entrepreneurs to acquire both homes together.

If you’re interested or would like more details, feel free to reach out!

Hi everyone,

I’m Carlos Gómez af Trolle, born and raised in Mexico but with strong North American roots through both family and life experience.

My mother was American, from New York, and my grandmother was Canadian, from Montreal. My parents met in Mexico City in 1963 during a Sunday Catholic mass. At the time, my mom was living with my great-grandmother — a Scottish °µÍø½ûÇø who had been in Mexico since the 1950s. My mom studied high school in the U.S., so English was always a natural part of our lives.

I later moved to the U.S. with my young son. We lived in Los Angeles, where I worked for 3 years as a restaurant consultant, and then in Anaheim and San Diego. I spent several years working with Real Mex Restaurants (El Torito), and later joined Peohe’s Coronado with the Chart House group, where I worked as a regional trainer and AGM for 5 years.

My son was born in Guadalajara, but grew up in California. He now lives in San Diego with his wife (who’s from Wales), and they have a child together — my first grandson!

In 2010, I moved back to Mexico, settled in Chapala, and now work as a real estate advisor with Grupo Guía. I help people from the U.S., Canada, and beyond find their ideal home or retirement property in Lake Chapala, Tapalpa, and the Guadalajara area.

Looking forward to connecting with you all — and happy to help if you’re considering a move to this beautiful region.

Wonderful You have intercontinental blood I have interest tn Mexico

Hi there! Me llamo JJ, and my husband and I are planning to move to Mexico at the beginning of October. We are going to land in San Miguel de Allende, and then will explore the cities of Guanajuato, Queretaro, and Mexico City to find the right vibe if SMA isn't for us.

We're currently in central Oregon with our two cats, and two of the four of us are very excited for the change! The other two will be happy wherever we land and establish a routine, lol.

Hello GulliblesTravels,

Welcome to °µÍø½ûÇø 😀

Thank you for sharing your plans with us.

Feel free to start a new thread on the Mexico forum if you have any questions on specific topics.

Keep us posted on your journey, we would love to hear from you!

Cheers,

Cheryl

°µÍø½ûÇø team