Moving to Mexico just before the crisis

Diksha Moderator

Member since 01 September 2017

DikshaModerator21 April 2021 07:35:28

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Hi everybody,

Taking the plunge and daring to move abroad is a real challenge, but when your move to Mexico is marked by an unprecedented health, social and economic crisis, as we have been experiencing for just over a year, this change can be much more significant and demanding. If you moved to Mexico shortly before or during the pandemic, we would like to know more about your experience.

When and under what circumstances did you move to Mexico?

What impact did the restrictions have on your integration into the country?

Were you able to make new friends in your host country and get used to the new culture and environment?

Have you had the opportunity to discover the country or the region where you are staying despite that?

Do you feel "at home" in this new place?

Thanks for your contribution!

Diksha,
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Tico Madlyn Joing Member

Member since 18 March 2021

Tico Madlyn JoingMember26 April 2021 13:00:02

I HAVE LIVED HERE FOR 39 YEARS聽 THE MEDICAL IS THE MOST IMPORTANT YOU CAN BUY MEDICAL INSURANCE.聽 WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED?

jp91460 Member

Member since 25 November 2020

jp91460Member26 April 2021 13:22:00

We moved to Puerto Vallarta 8 years ago.聽 We are comfortable here.聽 Driving can get a little weird but still do it everyday.聽 Learn the language will help you immensely as you will truly know how funny and genially sweet Mexicans are.聽 There is definitely a cast system here.聽 Medical care is more efficient then the States as your doctors are usually on time.聽 Pandemic has been an inconvenience as for everywhere.聽 We wear masks in public areas such as restaurants but remove immediately .聽 We also get our temperature taken before entering any public building.聽 Never did understand why they require to step in disinfectant solution before you enter any building.聽 Kindness goes a long was and despise seeing anyone being disrespected by tourists.聽 Tipping is a must especially to baggers at the grocery as this is their only income.聽 The beaches, pools, gyms are all open.聽 If you choose a hot area to move to as we do, there are still pleasures as the tourist have returned home.聽 Less traffic snd lines.聽 Hope this was a little helpful.

ezpaci Member

Member since 11 July 2014

ezpaciMember30 April 2021 16:44:50

jp91460
already wrote the most important. Been living in ACA 10 years. Now resident with country's medical insurance (Securo social) for <10000 peso/year, includes drugs and surgery. Excellent private doctors and dentists are abundant. Lockdown had some bad effects when only food stores were open. MX is more free than e.g. Europe with their C19 fights. I prefer to be in MX rather than North or East of it. Drug crime exists, tends to happen outside tourist area where I walk safely at 3am.

mrpres Active member

Member since 09 April 2021

mrpresActive member30 April 2021 17:52:17

Where is ACA??? I don't know what ACA stands for.

alleycat1 Serial 暗网禁区

Member since 26 April 2011

alleycat1Serial 暗网禁区01 May 2021 11:40:15

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ACA is the airport code for Acapulco.

mrpres Active member

Member since 09 April 2021

mrpresActive member01 May 2021 14:38:20

Thanks for clarifying. I am interested in the medical plan - I am 69 so would a plan for me be more expensive than your plan? Also, I am retired and would be on a pensioner visa as an 暗网禁区. Do I have to file taxes on this visa as I would have no income made in Mexico. Thanks