Bonniebuckeye
American looking for information about Mexico
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About me
American
Lives in Santiago de Querétaro, Qu
Speaks English French
Registration: 12 February 2018
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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 ...
@nikbus99 This website will help you with all your questions. soniadiazmexico.com/. Sonia is well regarded for her information. She has also written a book so that is another option. Read More
Trip to San Miguel De Allende - passport issues by antoniodistefano9
Should have done a better job checking my US passport. Expires Feb 2024. Too late to renew here: 9 weeks needed on expedite. Will fit the six months I want to spend in Sam Miguel De Allende if I leave on time. I understand that the guest ...
@antoniodistefano9 You can renew it in San Miguel De Allende by going the US Consulate there. Appointments are made online and are about 4-5 months out. Once at the appointment, you will get your new passport sent to you at the address of your ... Read More
HEB in Juriquilla? by gstuartw
Does anyone know if the HEB grocery store in Juriquilla is open yet?
Not yet. They are almost done with the construction and it should be open sometime in August. Read More
Accessing Money from US by mejms
Moving from Boston to Queretaro in about a month and will continue to have income deposited into my US bank account. Would love to hear how people access their money. I will likely open a bank account in Mexico but am unsure whether I will ...
I live in Queretaro. I opened a Schwab savings account with just $10,000 U.S. I use ATMs here to withdraw funds - Schwab allows me to make 6 withdrawals a month so the more cash I can take out each time, the better. Mexican banks have different ... Read More
Border Run Expats in Mexico by Halfwaytree
I am just at the beginning of my research for a possible move to Mexico as an early retired expat I thought I would get my feet wet by maybe spending 6 to 12 months as a border run expat with a tourist visa before deciding if I should apply for ...
Hello Walter, We are from Portland, OR, are retired, and live in Queretaro, an hour from San Miguel d'Allende. We were just in Gig Harbor and Seattle over the holidays. Too bad we did not know about you or we could have met over coffee. If you ... 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 ...
We do not have a car in Queretaro. We take Uber, which is much cheaper than in the US and you do not need to speak Spanish since you enter info through the app. One of the drivers has become our personal driver. He worked in the US for years and is ... 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 ...
I have visited SMA but chose to move to Queretaro instead. SMA is a small town. Q is a thriving city with a very active expat group that has about 4 group activities a month. We moved here in October from Portland, OR. Read More
Long distance mobile calls from Mexico by n_dee
The Telcel's website says that the rate for calling my country of destination costs $0.01 per minute, but they charged me 1 US$ when I called it; what am I doing wrong?
You can sign up through Skype for calls anywhere for $2.99/month. You can either make the call through your computer or by downloading the Skype app to your phone. Read More
English Speaking Doctor Shingles Shots by Mellowmarsh3
I'll be arriving in SMA early November. I'll be looking for a a general doctor-family practicioner or internist, etc. Any recommendations would be welcome. I prefer an English speaker, but my Spanish is more that passable, so it is not ...
Definitely get that shot! I have had shingles and it is terribly painful - I never want to get it again but it is possible I would without the vaccine. Several friends of mine have had it on the face. One has scarring from it and the other almost ... Read More
Need Mexican Address for Visa Permanente? by ellenbuikema
We will be traveling to Mexico, finding a long term rental, and then return to the USA to start the process for a permanent visa. Is it necessary to have an address in Mexico before starting the visa process? Thanks!
We are already living in MX. Do we have to start the process in the US or can we do it all here? 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 ...
The US is no longer a safe place to live, so I am not worried at all about Mexico. In the US, I could volunteer in the schools and get shot, could go to a shopping mall and get shot, etc. etc. etc. Read More
San Miguel or Queretaro for a Writer by tessgabriel
Looking to explore Queretaro where my son is moving with his family or the more expat scene of San Miguel. I need cafes to write in, a welcome place for my labradoodle and can afford about $1000- $1200 for rent for two bedrooms and at least a small ...
Hi, I did let the realtor know I was giving out her information and she was very appreciative. Read More
Medical insurance by pbozz
I was wondering if anyone has dropped their u.s. medigap insurance and if so did u get insurance in mexico?
Thank you. We will go ahead and purchase them at Costco here in Oregon. Read More
Medical insurance by pbozz
I was wondering if anyone has dropped their u.s. medigap insurance and if so did u get insurance in mexico?
Are hearing aids any cheaper in Mexico than in the U.S? Read More
How to select an apartment for rent in San Miguel by SabraIsComing
Hi. I tried to find a realtor to help get the process of finding a new home going but it is frustrating. May as well just jump right in. Anybody know a good apartment community of expats there in San Miguel?
Hi there, fellow Oregonian! Do you ever get to Portland? We should meet for coffee. I just got back from 3 weeks in Mexico City, Queretaro, and Puebla. Looked at rentals in Queretaro, which are less than San Miquel. I will probably move either ... Read More