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Cities without humidity by wgregg12354
I am thinking of the move to Mexico, but being an Oregonian I’m not too fond of having to endure humid conditions. I’ve considered Rosarito, but are there other towns that I should be contemplating? What about SMA or the Lake Chapala ...

@Big Picture GalSuper easy. Locals are very easy going and fun to talk too..... now a group of the °µÍø½ûÇøs are very rude and insulting... and always look unhappy. Read More


Cities without humidity by wgregg12354
I am thinking of the move to Mexico, but being an Oregonian I’m not too fond of having to endure humid conditions. I’ve considered Rosarito, but are there other towns that I should be contemplating? What about SMA or the Lake Chapala ...

Live in Lake Chapala here. Only time humidity gets over 50% is summer monsoon season and then its hardly ever over 60%. And Lake Chapala is the 2nd best weather in the world per the weather watchers. And it is true. Dry all year you get 1 or 2 ... Read More


Preparing to retire in Mexico by coastyray
Hello, i am actively preparing to retiree in Mexico and I would like to join a chat group to learn more about this process. I don’t have any immediate questions, but I’m sure they will come. Respectfully - coastyray

@coastyray If by any chance you are looking for a city that's both beatiful and safe, Mérida, Yucatán would be a great choice. Part of the process of moving to México will probably involve acquiring a home ♥ If you are ... Read More


Mexico, a welcoming destination to °µÍø½ûÇøs? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Mexico, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...

Yes. Jalisco is working on capping the max rent so all rents will go down. Waiting to see what they cap at. But Puerta Vallarta its 4k a month for a cheap condo! There are much cheaper places in the lake area. But we like the mountain side ... Read More


Mexico, a welcoming destination to °µÍø½ûÇøs? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Mexico, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...

we only pay 30k peso a month for a 3 story up high on the mountain in a gated community with there own water wells. Read More


Preparing to retire in Mexico by coastyray
Hello, i am actively preparing to retiree in Mexico and I would like to join a chat group to learn more about this process. I don’t have any immediate questions, but I’m sure they will come. Respectfully - coastyray

Biggest thing... Do you meet the monthly income requirement for residency? Temp residence is in the 4k a month of certified retirement income. Perm residence is almost 7k a month of certified retirement income. After that then you can start the ... Read More


Mexico, a welcoming destination to °µÍø½ûÇøs? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Mexico, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...

WOW SMA must be horrible. Lake Chapala area we don't have shootings and barbwire everywhere. thefts are rare but of course, do happen. And bombs... never heard of that either. The state south of us has alot of cartel stuff but here and Guad are ... Read More


Mexico, a welcoming destination to °µÍø½ûÇøs? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Mexico, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...

Im just saying what a guy who lived there for over 3 years told me before he moved here. I just looked at the rentals online for SMA.... you must have gotten very lucky to find that place. How far out of town are you? Read More


Mexico, a welcoming destination to °µÍø½ûÇøs? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Mexico, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...

SMA, being a desert, does have the life I like around me. I was chatting with an SMA to Lake Chapala °µÍø½ûÇø one day at a local restaurant. He said it took him a year to figure out what seemed wrong at SMA, and then he took a trip to Lake Chapala. ... Read More


Mexico, a welcoming destination to °µÍø½ûÇøs? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Mexico, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...

What was your first impression when you arrived?From our first night stay in saltillo, we were in love. We stayed at an airbnb in a nice neighborhood people were super friendly. Went to a local restaruant fast food style order and pick up at ... Read More


As a US citizen is it possible to live in Mexico long term ? by nicolecking72
Hello , I'm new here and just have some questions. My fiancé and I are over the road truckers , he has always talked about when we retire , buying an RV and living on the beach in Mexico. As a US citizen is that possible? I mean ...

@jazzpaz I did all the work on the Denver side myself. It was easy. We got to Lake Chapala and tried to do the part down here ourselves. Let's just say the attitude we received from the immigration staff when we tried ourselves was horrible. We got ... Read More


As a US citizen is it possible to live in Mexico long term ? by nicolecking72
Hello , I'm new here and just have some questions. My fiancé and I are over the road truckers , he has always talked about when we retire , buying an RV and living on the beach in Mexico. As a US citizen is that possible? I mean ...

Don't worry about it. If you meet the monetary requirements, it's super easy to get your residency. We did it almost 4 years ago in Denver. They even called my wife into my interview to get us both done at one time. Just be honest and it all goes ... Read More


Status between America and mexico by Ray Howell
Looking to move to Queretaro. Can someone share their thoughts about some neighborhoods. Also, is there a lot of tension given some of the recent concerns with the Americas new administration

Over 3 years in Lake chapala area. Locals have been great haven't noticed anything stranger other than..... Lake chapala society has been attacking one side of the political spectrum so much that a worker at the LCS attacked a man with a MAGA hat ... Read More


To bring or not to bring? by Jsworrad
Did anyone just move with the bare things you need and start fresh?

Yes we came down with what fit in the car. Just dont buy furniture in gringolandia.... They will rip you off. We live in the lake chapala area and went to guad for big items. Saved at least 40% over the local shops trying to rip us off. Read More


When would I be eligible for state healthcare? by Sam7iam
Hello All! I'm beginning plans to emigrate. Just requested an interview at the Boston MA consulate. I've visited Mexico but only on business.  I'm thinking of either Lake Chapala or Puerto Vaillarta. I've been trying to find ...

@Sam7iam I just went to Multiva today and yes cedes 6 month is still over 10% return. Not sure where your getting your info. Heck I get 5% in my HSBC premier savings account! Read More