JaneQDoe
American looking for information about Mexico
Forum posts
6
About me
American
Lives in Phoenix
Speaks English; working on my Spanish; had French in college
Registration: 19 January 2011
Activity
Travel risk around Mazatlan Sinaloa Mexico by vandea
Hi, we are travelling to Mazatlan soon and would like a perspective around safety and travel from someone who is living in the area. We will be staying north of the marina in a condominium called the Paraiso Costa Bonita. We were hoping to spend ...
I have had the same questions about Mazatlan, and have been looking online for information. I suspect that the hype in the media is overblown. For a gringo view from someone who has actually been there, read cookjmex.blogspot.com. The author makes ... Read More
Survey: Cost of Living by Location by JaneQDoe
Hi. I'm new to this forum. My husband and I are planning a move to Mexico. He has joint issues, and I have Reynaud's syndrome, so good weather is a priority for us. Since we are still in the early stages of this process, we are gathering as much ...
One other thing you really need to be aware of if you will be renting. In many cases, the renter is responsible for paying condo and other fees on the unit. If you rent a unit where the previous tenant has 'forgotten' to pay his fees for a year or ... Read More
Survey: Cost of Living by Location by JaneQDoe
Hi. I'm new to this forum. My husband and I are planning a move to Mexico. He has joint issues, and I have Reynaud's syndrome, so good weather is a priority for us. Since we are still in the early stages of this process, we are gathering as much ...
Anybody from other cities want to share cost of living info? Thanks! Read More
Think long and hard before moving down here by Guanajuato Gringa
Do not think that crime is relegated to border towns and Mexico City. This is a small town in Guanajuato relatively untouched by gringos. There are a few here and there because of the Mission Hills facility but none permanent. My step dad is from ...
First, my heart goes out to the victims of that awful crime. What a horrible experience. Currently, I live in Arizona, and recently there was a major crime that has left six people dead, including a federal judge. Other (but less notorious) crime ... Read More
Survey: Cost of Living by Location by JaneQDoe
Hi. I'm new to this forum. My husband and I are planning a move to Mexico. He has joint issues, and I have Reynaud's syndrome, so good weather is a priority for us. Since we are still in the early stages of this process, we are gathering as much ...
I've been researching the Guanajuato region, and have added it to my idea list. This is great data to have in determining a real-life budget. I enjoyed your humor about the city bus too :) Thanks! Read More
Survey: Cost of Living by Location
Hi. I'm new to this forum. My husband and I are planning a move to Mexico. He has joint issues, and I have Reynaud's syndrome, so good weather is a priority for us. Since we are still in the early stages of this process, we are gathering as much ... Read More