@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
Western Union by Oldladyman
Hi I'm just wondering about Western Union in Mexico, specifically Mexico City. New York Western Union is pretty inconsistent in terms of the amount each location has available when you're picking up. Convenience stores and Walgreens can only ...
I use Pay pal every month to send my son a few bucks. It may be better in Cancun area and the rate of exchange good too. Have to use something since all the money sending places here were put out of business by the feds. they all got charged with ... Read More
Western Union by Oldladyman
Hi I'm just wondering about Western Union in Mexico, specifically Mexico City. New York Western Union is pretty inconsistent in terms of the amount each location has available when you're picking up. Convenience stores and Walgreens can only ...
I use pay pal to send money to Mexico. †he fees are small and they send money right away with no problems. you just need a bank account to it to be delivered to. However if staying in Mexico legally that is no problem. 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
dentist by soniczen
hi, I went to dr Herrera and he suggested I get a crown. I was having no trouble. I agreed. now 2 months later my whole jaw still aches and I can not eat on that entire side. I will go to my own dentist to get it fixed. I just thought I would share ...
That is so sad. I never had any problems with the two crowns I had put in in Cancun, Mexico. However my dentist there had studied in the USA as had my dentist in Antigua Guatemala. I have also had dental work done in Habana , Cuba and Lima, Peru. 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
School options for high school student in Cancun by Tamara Ashey
I am looking to find more information on bilingual schools in Cancun. My son will be going into high school by the time we make the move to Mexico. He only speaks basic Spanish as of right now but will be taking lessons within the year. I am curious ...
There are many private schools in Cancun Centro where the students learn English. Your son might have to be put back one grade till his Spanish catches up. I am not aware of any private schools that operate only in English. Read More
Anyone in Cancun !? by Veronik01
Cancún friends!?
Do you speak Spanish? If so go out and meet the folks next door. Everyone in Cancun Centro usually speaks some English too. Read More
What do you like the most in Mexico? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats 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