paty wolf
American looking for information about Mexico
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Lives in New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Registration: 16 May 2015
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Where Do I want to live? by gudgrief
I have been living in Zacatecas, Zac for 7 years and enjoyed it immensely. But the years are catching up with me and the 7900' altitude and hilly terrain are wearing on me. The cold winters are getting to me too. Ideally, I like a place at ...
A thousand dollars a month? $60 dollar doctor house calls ? Way expensive unless you have money to throw away. Read More
Does anyone have experience to share about moving their furniture down by Ratona
Hello everyone, My husband, Enrique, and I are planning to move to Ajijic sometime in 2016. My husband was born in Mexico but hasn't lived there for over 30 years. We met when I was doing a studies abroad program in Guadalajara in college. ...
Do not bother. Use furniture is used furniture. Sell it and bring money. You will have to pay shipping fees. and import fees. You can sell it where you are. Brin g money to Mexico and over happy. Get new wonderful things. Read More
Social Security by Carlf
My wife and I are contemplating moving to San Miguel in 6 mos to a year. We are starting to prepare. Since I am om Social Security. I was wondering about two things. How does one get their Social Security in Mexico? Also, do US and/or Mexican income ...
You get your SS check by direct deposit in your bank and take it out with you debit card same as in USA. Read More
Questions they ask at airport! by Oldladyman
Hi, I'm here, have arrived in Mexico City and love it. First impressions. Anyway, haven't begun the formal visa application process and was a little nervous by the questions asked me at the airport, most notably: is this your first time in ...
I always tell the truth. I put the place where I am staying. I have been going three times a year since l990. Some times I leave and go to Guatemala and return. In the past I used to go to Belize and return also. I am still coming and going to ... Read More
Eating Advice: How to Avoid Getting Sick! by Oldladyman
Not a squeamish or particularly health conscious eater. Ate my way around Marrakech Morocco without fear, but did ultimately pay the price for eating goat cheese from a neighborhood market -- stomach was out of control for weeks. So what's the ...
Soak everything you plan to eat at home first, Be wary of street foods. I once watched an fresh squeezed oj seller wash his juice squeezer in a dirty public fountain in front of city hall in Centro Cancun, Mexico. Read More
Best place to live in Mexico when its Winter in Canada? by Rolllingstone
My wife and I are looking at wintering in Mexico for 5 months or so during cold winter here in Canada. We love the ocean as we are both sailors, so renting on or near the ocean is very important. Also we are wanting a community that is away from the ...
Make a few trips to Mexico and discover an area you like. Then try it out. Important also your ability to speak Spanish. Read More
looking for friends by amazinggraes
before I move to Mexico. I want to know everything. how much it costs to live there? what there is to do? what is requirements for pets
You can have such a fun time doing this too. Read More
looking for friends by amazinggraes
before I move to Mexico. I want to know everything. how much it costs to live there? what there is to do? what is requirements for pets
Start by making trips there. Find an area you like and then start to make friends - Mexican friends. Learn Spanish so you an talk to everyone. Travel around a lot to know the country. Read More
Making phone calls in Mexico by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Mexico, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Mexico? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
When in Mexico I just use the internet. The message is there when ever who I am trying to reach is not available. I don't plan to live in Mexico where internet not available. that is just too fear from God. Read More
What do you like the most in Mexico? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, 暗网禁区s discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Mexico? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Mexico and the reason why you enjoy your ...
Love the food. It cannot be hot enough for me and also beaches with white sand that never gets hot and water of a lovely clear blue shade. You can see the fish swim by. Read More
Queretaro and San Luis Potosi by hbjhbj
Does anyone have experience with these two cities? How would you compare them? Thanks!
You really need to go vista them in the flesh.you will then be able to best decide. What please one person may not please another. Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your 暗网禁区 story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I like living in or around CancunCentro but in a good area. I don't know any thing about 暗网禁区s as all my friends are Mexican and I am usually always with them when in Mexico. I would urge everyone to develop Mexican friends. They will tell ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Mexico by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Mexico. What is ...
When I go to retire in Mexico I don't plan to ever buy but just rent. Something goes south you just move on. I also plan on living in an area with the locals as many of my friends there are locals. The place can be a place where tourists ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your 暗网禁区 story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi I don't live in Mexico as still working in the states but go to the Cancun area three times a year and have since l990. Will plan to retire there, Know Centro well and the folks there and speak Spanish. Centro Cancun is a little iffy right ... Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach, Baja Ca, Mex by paxvobiscum
If you want to live well, in a Pacific coastal town, semi arid, never too hot or cold, no poisonous insects or snakes, about 40 minutes from San Diego USA, tranquil, affordable and safe...then move here. I've travelled all over Mexico, even ...
Sadly crime is everywhere. you have to learn how to deal with it and also sexual harassment is everywhere too. Last week some one hit my car with their hand then claimed I had hit them. I yelled at them in Spanish and they left. This was not in ... Read More