Billyjoek
American looking for information about Mexico
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About me
American
Lives in Mazatlán, Sinaloa
Speaks English Learning Spanish
Registration: 29 March 2018
Activity
Covid test when driving across Mexican border into us
We need to travel back to us for 12 days and are driving a Mexican plated vehicle. Are there Covid tests required before entering us by road/land? Read More
US/Mexico Crossings with car by Billyjoek
Crossing from US into Mexico with US plated/owned vehicle; it’s ok as long as visa is temporary (6 months max) and vehicle is insured with Mexican insurance. Correct? Purchasing a vehicle in Mexico, then crossing into US for 6 months: OK? ...
Thank you for your response. We live in Minnesota, and Mazatlan is our winter escape. Everything has to be so complicated. We plan to purchase a vehicle in Mazatlan for transportation/visiting around Mexico and to airport for visitors. We also have ... Read More
US/Mexico Crossings with car
Crossing from US into Mexico with US plated/owned vehicle; it’s ok as long as visa is temporary (6 months max) and vehicle is insured with Mexican insurance. Correct? Purchasing a vehicle in Mexico, then crossing into US for 6 months: OK? ... Read More
Moving household goods to Ensenada.. new problems by Beachin06
I have heard from movers that getting any large truck across the border is not possible now. This is for non menaje de casas. I really needed to do it that way because I am buying a house and I have to be able to go and sign the closing docs. If you ...
James, Hi! Liked your post. We have a few items to move to Mazatlan this fall. We have tried to furnish our condos in Mazatlan with good success but have some items we can’t purchase. And some art including some of my own work. We have been ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Mexico. by Guest678
Doing research on a possible permanent move to Mexico to retire. Initially looking at Mazatlan as I don't want the humidity and wish to have a large ex pat community to link into for support. Looking to rent a 1 bedroom, wifi a must and air ...
Dave and I have chosen Mazatlan and will be spending our first winter there this coming winter. We bought 3 condos 4 years ago. We love the city, the people, the food the weather. There are Americans and Canadians around but it’s easy to ... Read More
Best/easiest entry point to Mexico from US, moving to Mazatlan by Billyjoek
After waiting 4 years for completion of our Mazatlan Condo, we are looking forward to spending our first winter in our new city. Currently plans are for 6 months in Mazatlan; 6 months home in Minnesota. Bringing cats and a few personal items, we are ...
Thanks! Nogales is the plan and a straight shot: dawn to dusk. Thanks! Read More
Moving to Mexico by Billyjoek
My request for info on crossing US border was removed. Don’t understand. Just looking for info on best port of entry to enter Mexico from US experience.
Thanks! Good info. Read More
Moving to Mexico by Billyjoek
My request for info on crossing US border was removed. Don’t understand. Just looking for info on best port of entry to enter Mexico from US experience.
We are heading to Mazatlan from Minnesota. Thought might use Nogales AZ as it aligns with MX 15 which is a straight shot south. Since will be the first time we are driving across the border, looking for experience info from others. Read More
Moving to Mexico
My request for info on crossing US border was removed. Don’t understand. Just looking for info on best port of entry to enter Mexico from US experience. Read More
Best/easiest entry point to Mexico from US, moving to Mazatlan
After waiting 4 years for completion of our Mazatlan Condo, we are looking forward to spending our first winter in our new city. Currently plans are for 6 months in Mazatlan; 6 months home in Minnesota. Bringing cats and a few personal items, we are ... Read More
Property taxes
Dave and I purchased a new condo in Mazatlan. It was and is still in construction completion. We have payed a large part of costs, but have a final payment due at closing. So technically we don’t own it nor can reside in it because things are ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Mexico by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Mexico, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Heh Logic. The pandemic has made us cancel two trips to Mexico: a trip to Los Cabos early April and another visit to Puerto Vallarta in May. Our Mazatlán condo is in it’s final stages of completion, but further work has been suspended, ... Read More
Moving personal household items through border by Billyjoek
We are near completion of our condo in Mazatlan and want to transport some household items for the condo, driving across the border. What should we expect? What do we need to know? How do we accomplish it? And if anyone has a suggestion, with the ...
We purchased 2 condos next to each other. We have not yet sought insurance, but it’s on the list of things to do. Read More
Moving personal household items through border by Billyjoek
We are near completion of our condo in Mazatlan and want to transport some household items for the condo, driving across the border. What should we expect? What do we need to know? How do we accomplish it? And if anyone has a suggestion, with the ...
Thanks for info James. Will check these websites out. Read More
Lawyers in Mazatlan by Billyjoek
Anyone know a good layer who speaks English in Mazatlan than can help in purchase of a condo?
A little education for us lead to the fact that in Mexico, Notary’s play the role of “lawyer” in Mexico, and right now we need legal help in closing on a property. We were also steered to a firm in Mazatlan and have enlisted there ... Read More