alellis09
American expat in Mexico
Forum posts
12
About me
American
Lives in Mexico City
Registration: 31 July 2009
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Is bringing my dog to Mexico now taxed? american by lightright
I've lived in Guatemala 12 yrs but am in the U.S. now. I want to come to mexico City or Guanajato for a dental implant but want to bring my 14 lb dog. I heard a rumor that mexico is taxing dogs of recent that come to mexico on a tourist visa. ...
Hi, I also have a dog and have read about travelling with her, but I have never seen anything about a tax since the airlines charge quite a bundle just to bring the dog in the first place :)You do need to bring updated medical records so I would go ... Read More
American Foundation School in DF - Good location to look for an apt? by Patzgirl
Hi, I will be moving to DF with AFS and need a little advice on where to begin looking for an apt. I "should" have about 750 US to work with in stipend toward rent... I REALLY don't want to commute more than 40-50 minutes - less would be better. The ...
I would not live in the Centro if I were you for safety reasons. It is better to live in a nicer surrounding area, such as Roma. Also, do you mean Observatorio metro? Do not live near there either. The metro observatorio is not a nice area. I ... Read More
Tlalpan or Southern Mexico City?
Hi, does anyone here live in Tlalpan or the south of Mexico City? I would like to meet other expats, but anyone who lives here knows that the distances are REALLY large and difficult with the traffic. Everyone I come across always lives in Condesa ... Read More
what kind of rent we can expect to pay? by gsolispi
WE are thinking about moving to Mexico and want to get an idea of what kind of rent we can expect to pay. Can you help with this? I have searched online and can't seem to find that information. Thank You.
Hello :) Yes it depends greatly on WHERE and your LIFESTYLE. I split the rent with my boyfriend and our total rent is $4700 Mexican pesos. That is less than $300 USD. However we live in southern Mexico City, away from the downtown. We live in a ... Read More
Americans in Mexico City?
Hello, I am an American who is new to Mexico City and I would love to meet some other Americans here. I live in Tlalpan..way south. Any places or ways to meet other Americans? Read More
ESL Jobs...
Are there any Monday-Friday ESL jobs in MX City or schools that do NOT run off of split-shift schedules? Also, are there bilingual schools that hire native English speakers positions who are NOT certified teachers in the USA? I have been ... Read More
Job Search Advice? by alellis09
Hello, I am an American who may be relocating to Mexico City come the new year. I have lived in Mexico before, however I would like to know how I go about job searching there. I know teaching ESL is my best bet, however I really do NOT want to ...
I am interested, however I will not be available until January 2012. Will they be hiring then? Is it okay if my CV is an American version or can someone help me make a Mexican one? Thank you. Read More
Job Search Advice?
Hello, I am an American who may be relocating to Mexico City come the new year. I have lived in Mexico before, however I would like to know how I go about job searching there. I know teaching ESL is my best bet, however I really do NOT want to ... Read More
Expats in Xalapa by dainza
Boomer in Xalapa. Any expats here? If so, do you meet to share stories and recommendations? Let me know where and when. Thanks!
Hello! I lived in Xalapa for 1 year and am going back in 2 weeks! I would love to meet a fellow expat. I plan to be in Xalapa for about 3 months, and if I decide to stay I will go to Mexico City. Message me if you would like to speak more. Read More
American Groups?
Hello, I studied in Xalapa, Veracruz for one year back in 2007-2008 and have been recently offered to go back to teach ESL at my friend's English Institute. I have not officially decided whether or not I will go. Anyways, I already know Mexicans ... Read More