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Registration: 20 November 2015
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Moving to San Miguel, good idea or bad idea? by jbills1953
My wife and I are planning to come to San Miguel for the first time to explore the possibility of moving there on a permanent basis. Any advice or helpful tips would be appreciated.
I have friends visiting SMA. In terms of Air Quality, I hear it pretty poor. A quote from another blog..... Re: Air quality Feb 5, 2019, 12:21 AM I've been in San Miguel off and on for 2 months and there is definitely a pollution problem ... Read More
Real Estate in Mexico Is NOT Cheaper?? by 4theloveofsun
For those of you who own property please correct me if you think I'm looking at this in negative light, or not seeing the "big" picture when it comes to buying a home in Mexico. The cost of living in Mexico is much better, no question ...
Hi, I live at Tao in Akumal. Your prices are very good. Can you tell me the development or area you live in? Thanks Larry Read More
Other Expats / Snowbirds in Colima by dboisclair
Hi All My wife and I are in Colima until the end of March and we'll be back next winter for 4 1/2 months. If anyone is interested in meeting over a coffee or a beer sometime, we'd love to connect with others considering Colima as a place to ...
Hello, I currently live in Akumal (on the Riviera Maya) but am considering moving to a less expensive area. Colima/Comala sounds like a cool spot. I would love to speak to someone that has spent time there. I only have about a million questions ... Read More
Best cities to live in Mexico by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Mexico. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
I live in Akumal... about 60 miles South of Cancun. Read More
We are looking for a small home to rent or rent to own in Tulum Mexico by Stillinlove2008
We are new to this also. I'm learning how to navigate it early. We are looking for a small home to rent or rent to own in Tulum Mexico. I and an American citizen and my husband is a German citizen. Do you have any advice about narrowing ...
Hi, A lot depends on how you want to live... A/C? Good internet? Sat, TV? Gated community? Out in the jungle? Lots on 'modern' condos here built for tourists, but often rented to residents. These 'usually' run from $800 - $1000 ... Read More
Anyone Living In Manzanillo, Mexico? by LinnyLu
Hi! Recently I read how a person can afford to live in Las Brisas, a safe neighborhood near Manzanillo, for $630.00 a month in total expenses. This includes a air conditioned, two bedroom, furnished apartment for $300.00 a month and includes ...
Hi, I live in Akumal, which is between Cancun and Tulum... closer to Tulum. In general, this is an expensive area for Mexico. I guessing this is one of the biggest ex-pat areas. If you can find it, there are rentals in some of the local pueblos for ... Read More
Sabancuy by Seanwestwood
Looking for anyone who knows anything about purchasing property in or around sabancuy. Thanks
I'm 64, living a Akumal.... and it's too humid. It seems you have to get up into the mountains to dodge the heat and humidity. Sorry for your bad experience. You own some beachfront land? Read More
Humidity by dukie1
I'm 71, retiring & wish to relocate to Mex, probably in November. I've looked at the Northwest continental coast but it is so deserty hot I've decided against it. The temp on the Yucatan coast seemed better but a friend warned me ...
Hi... I'm no expert, but from my looking around, it seems all coastal areas are humid. Some may be worse than others, but if you are near the water, it's gonna be humid. Higher elevations (4000' and above) tend to have better climates. ... Read More
Real estate investing in Tulum by angela004
Within the next 6 months I would like to invest in either a couple of apartments or a commercial/hotel property in Tulum and was wondering: do Mexican banks offer mortgages/financing for non-Mexican residents? What is the process like dealing with ...
Oops.... let me clarify. If you want to buy a condo(s), those usually have some financing attached. But if you want to buy land and build yourself, I believe you will have to finance it yourself. But I'm just bloviating. Ed will know the whole ... Read More
Real estate investing in Tulum by angela004
Within the next 6 months I would like to invest in either a couple of apartments or a commercial/hotel property in Tulum and was wondering: do Mexican banks offer mortgages/financing for non-Mexican residents? What is the process like dealing with ...
Hi, I have been in Akumal for 2.5 years. I do think Tulum is ripe for smart investors. I spoke with this guy, and he was very helpful. Ed Noriego +52 (984) 267 24 49 https://www.facebook.com/the.eduardo.Noriega My guess is NO to mortgages. Most ... Read More
Best Mexico Golf Communities for young retired Expat Couple by NorbertG
My wife and I are a young retired couple from Canada looking to retire in a golf community in Mexico. We prefer the areas that are up and coming or not as busy as the well established tourist communities. Being reasonably close to a major urban ...
You might look at Tao Inspired Living in Akumal, Riviera Maya, Mx. Read More
driving from colorado to akumal by cassie514
hi, my hubby and i want to drive to akumal from breckenridge, colorado. the map traced it out taking highway 57 mexico going through matahuala. it says that these roads may be closed though at different hours of the day. does anyone know if this is ...
Hi, I moved here in Jan. 2016, and how to have a car, legally and by-the-book, was my biggest obstacle. I live at Tao. If you ONLY have a 180 dayTourist Visa: 1) If you bring in a USA car, both you AND the car will have to leave and re-enter the ... Read More
driving from colorado to akumal by cassie514
hi, my hubby and i want to drive to akumal from breckenridge, colorado. the map traced it out taking highway 57 mexico going through matahuala. it says that these roads may be closed though at different hours of the day. does anyone know if this is ...
Hi, I live in Akumal. I'm sure you already know you're looking at about 2,000 miles, or 3+ days of driving 12 hours. I don't know how long you are staying... but I think the safest route is to FLY to Cancun and rent a car there. Akumal ... Read More
Thinking about moving to Lake Chapala for retirement- from San Diego by blondee
I am living in San Diego and looking forward to retirement. I am seriously thinking about mexico. I used to cross the border back in my youth when things were so much different. Spent a few vacations in Puerto Vallarta. I want simple and happy ...
Do you live in or near Lake Chapala? I must admit that I like Grngo living here in Mexico... meaning excellent Internet, American TV, a toilet that flushes, and above all, not having to be HOT! For me, living on the Riviera Maya, that means a LOT of ... Read More