katesparks
American looking for information about Mexico
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crime rate in Guanajuato and SMA by katesparks
Is anyone worried about the newest US. travel advisories to Mexico? I read the travel warnings and became immediately concerned about the cartels in Michoacan State which is only 250 km from SMA. Is there reason to believe the value of real estate ...
I am have now been living in Los Frailes, SMA for two months. I feel safe here while taking the ordinary precautions I took while living for 30 years in PA. The Mexican people I have come in contact with have been extraordinarily ... Read More
Mexico travel warnings by katesparks
How are people reacting to the US travel warnings to Mexico? Is anyone concerned about the drug cartels in Michoacan moving into Guanajuato in particular SMA? Is anyone concerned about what the warnings will do to the housing market in SMA? I was ...
Traveling to a city or town is different than living there. Would you live in Sinaloa or Michoacan? Buy a house? Read More
crime rate in Guanajuato and SMA by katesparks
Is anyone worried about the newest US. travel advisories to Mexico? I read the travel warnings and became immediately concerned about the cartels in Michoacan State which is only 250 km from SMA. Is there reason to believe the value of real estate ...
Thanks for your reply. These numbers seem to be taken from a survey and not statistics. For those of you living in Los Frailles, is there more crime in Los Frailes compared to centro? I've read there is a higher incidence of home break-ins and ... Read More
toilets by Peglove
Is flushing a toilet really prohibited? Or is this only in the outskirts or country areas?
While visiting San Miguel de Allende I stayed in a casita where we were asked to put TP in the trash instead of flushing. The house was built in 1983. I don't know what size pipe they used. Another problem I've noticed in some houses, ... Read More
crime rate in Guanajuato and SMA
Is anyone worried about the newest US. travel advisories to Mexico? I read the travel warnings and became immediately concerned about the cartels in Michoacan State which is only 250 km from SMA. Is there reason to believe the value of real estate ... Read More
Mexico travel warnings
How are people reacting to the US travel warnings to Mexico? Is anyone concerned about the drug cartels in Michoacan moving into Guanajuato in particular SMA? Is anyone concerned about what the warnings will do to the housing market in SMA? I was ... Read More
dogs in San Miguel de Allende by katesparks
My husband and I will be moving to SMA in March or April 2018. We spent 6 weeks exploring the city and I never saw a dog in a taxi or on a public bus. Does anyone know if dogs are allowed on public transport and in taxis in SMA?
Our house is at the top of Los Frills 10 minutes walk from the bus stop. I took the bus a few times while I was visiting in November. The ride into centro was 10-15 minutes. I don't see a reason to drive into centro since it scares the heck ... Read More
dogs in San Miguel de Allende by katesparks
My husband and I will be moving to SMA in March or April 2018. We spent 6 weeks exploring the city and I never saw a dog in a taxi or on a public bus. Does anyone know if dogs are allowed on public transport and in taxis in SMA?
I will be moving to SMA in April. Our house is in Los Frailes. When we arrive we won't have a car so will be taking buses or taxis into centro. I don't know if I can bring my dog because it doesn't seem safe to walk into centro from ... Read More
Property prices in San Miguel de Allende by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in San Miguel de Allende is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ...
I'm in the process of buying a house in Los Frailes. Neither my husband or I are Mexican. We are buying the house outright, paying cash, not leasing for 50 years. Read More
Relocating to San Miguel de Allende questions by nikbus99
Hello, I am planning to take a couple of trips to SMA in the next few months and see if it's a place I'd like to relocate to for retirement. I currently live in Texas, but only because my job is here. I've never felt like I belong in ...
Hi Shiela; Please let me know the name of the book you recommend. Thanks Read More
dogs in San Miguel de Allende
My husband and I will be moving to SMA in March or April 2018. We spent 6 weeks exploring the city and I never saw a dog in a taxi or on a public bus. Does anyone know if dogs are allowed on public transport and in taxis in SMA? Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
Thanks for welcoming me to the 暗网禁区 forum! My husband, Barry, and I, Kate, are in the process of buying a house in Los Frailes, San Miguel de Allende. We will most likely be moving from PA to SMA in March or April. Are there members of the forum ... Read More