@Debibax
American looking for information about Mexico
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About me
American, Married with children
Lives in Mérida, Yucatán
Speaks English and am an interpreter for the deaf.
Registration: 30 January 2016
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Pets in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Mexico have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Mexico? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
Ivy were your dog's in a kennel on the plane? I have 2 small and 1 medium sized and we are trying to figure out the best way to get them there. Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourself here 4th quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Yes we were in Merida in October and loved it. We want to live close to the city center in the old colonial style homes. The city is beautiful and very clean. The people are super sweet and helpful. We will go back the second week of March to look ... Read More
Hello, Tim here from Atlanta, USA by vuguy3
I have travelled to Mexico in past. I have a trip scheduled for Merida as I am considering renting there for 6 months to a year in anticipation of buying there and a permanent relocation. Any information or suggestions are very welcome and ...
Yes in the centro area. We were there the first week of October and loved it. I want to be in the old colonial homes in the centro area. We are selling everything and just taking clothes. If we ever decide we want to come back we can. Debi Read More
Hello, Tim here from Atlanta, USA by vuguy3
I have travelled to Mexico in past. I have a trip scheduled for Merida as I am considering renting there for 6 months to a year in anticipation of buying there and a permanent relocation. Any information or suggestions are very welcome and ...
We are moving around August to Merida and have been looking for rentals on airbnb. We are basically doing the same as you so best of luck to you. Johnny and Debi Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourself here 4th quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Laura, We are moving to Merida in August. We have a trip planned in March to look at rental properties. Best of luck! Debi Read More
Life in merida Mexico by Temzil
I want to know about life in merida I want to move to live there but I don't know about it and I don't speak Spanish , so please help and tell me about life in merida if is it easiest or hardest. Thanks
Yes many expat live there. We met with several during our stay and they all say it's very affordable. They spend one third of what it cost to live in the U.S.. Read More
Life in merida Mexico by Temzil
I want to know about life in merida I want to move to live there but I don't know about it and I don't speak Spanish , so please help and tell me about life in merida if is it easiest or hardest. Thanks
We just got back from Merida. It is 20 to 30 minutes to Progreso beach which is just North of Merida. It's in the northern part of Yucatan state. Beautiful White city full of friendly people. Great food too. It is very warm there but we plan to ... Read More
When you move, what do you need to pack? by Debibax
We plan on retiring and moving next summer to Merida and renting a place. Do rentals includes all the kitchen stuff, towels, sheets, etc? Do you just takes clothes and buy everything else you need? Any words of wisdom would be appreciated! Thanks, ...
Yes very helpful! Thank you so much for sharing that information. Good luck with your move in! Debi and Johnny Read More
When you move, what do you need to pack?
We plan on retiring and moving next summer to Merida and renting a place. Do rentals includes all the kitchen stuff, towels, sheets, etc? Do you just takes clothes and buy everything else you need? Any words of wisdom would be appreciated! Thanks, ... Read More
international movers by chihuahuadad
Hi all, Im in the process of moving from NY to Merida and would like to know people experiences with reputable international moving companies. Also, I have heard several horrendous histories of custom opening boxes and stealing your belongings or ...
Jeff we have 3 dogs. We have a fat Chihuahua, a poodle mix and a red heeler. I think we could take the two small ones on the plane but they would probably freak out. I was told if you drive them in they just check their papers and let you go ... Read More
international movers by chihuahuadad
Hi all, Im in the process of moving from NY to Merida and would like to know people experiences with reputable international moving companies. Also, I have heard several horrendous histories of custom opening boxes and stealing your belongings or ...
Jeff we are in the same position. We are moving to Merida next summer and can't figure out if we fly and have someone drive our dogs down or just rent a car and drive there ourselves. We can't take everything on the plane either. ... Read More
Going to Merida Saturday, October 1st. by Debibax
My husband and I will be flying to Merida next Saturday to check it out in hopes of retiring and moving there by end of summer next year. We would love to meet up with other expatriates just to hear about your experiences and ideas. We will be ...
Ally we loved Merida! It's clean, white, friendly, family oriented, and overall beautiful!!! We decided we will move there for sure next year. It's very safe and the people are kind and helpful. We met several expats that made us feel even ... Read More
Going to Merida Saturday, October 1st. by Debibax
My husband and I will be flying to Merida next Saturday to check it out in hopes of retiring and moving there by end of summer next year. We would love to meet up with other expatriates just to hear about your experiences and ideas. We will be ...
I will let you know. I hope to meet other expat so we can get a real feel for it all. We are really excited and hope to come back with lots of new information. Read More
Going to Merida Saturday, October 1st.
My husband and I will be flying to Merida next Saturday to check it out in hopes of retiring and moving there by end of summer next year. We would love to meet up with other expatriates just to hear about your experiences and ideas. We will be ... Read More
Cancun vs Merida for Retirement by ROWDYCHAP
Hi everyone, My wife and i are retiring to either Cancun or Merida(from Canada) and need help deciding on the two. We have no kids, are in our 40's(good health) and are looking at buying a home under $200,000. Monthly budget of around $1500. Can not ...
When you say hot, does it get over 100 degrees? Thank you! Debi Read More