@Dispirit
American expat in Mexico
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About me
American
Lives in Lake Chapala, Mexico
Speaks English
Registration: 06 November 2011
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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 ...
Hello Blondee; I live in Chapala at Lake Chapala and I was raised in SD. I go back to SD once or twice a year to visit a friend there and get my shot of USA. I will tell you what I know and you can always get ahold of me personally for any ... Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Jalisco by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Jalisco. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Jalisco. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat or a house for ...
Hola from Mexico; In response to your questions with regard to finding a residence in Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta to be exact. I decided to live there and needed to find an apartment with little to spend from my budget. I tried online thru a ... Read More
Mexican Or Expat should help me out Or advice? by tajutalk2me
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I live in Bucerias, which is a small town north of Puerto Vallarta. You do not need to know anyone. I came to Puerto Vallarta on a vacation and liked it. Only I personally wanted to settle in a smaller and quieter place. You need to research the ... Read More
Mexican Or Expat should help me out Or advice? by tajutalk2me
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Do you know what city you are coming to here in Mexio? Once you decide what city I recommend staying in a local hotel while you walk around and see what apartments are for rent. There are signs on places around town. Good luck, you will be happy ... Read More
Hi, my real name is Dave, looking for info to a better life by GAARDIAN
Hi, sorry but this will read the same as my profile. I just wanted to introduce myself and see if anyone has good input on how to start a wonderful life abroad. Thank you for your comments. My profile in short: GAARDIAN I am not yet an ...
Hello Dave: I am not sure about the type of locale you are looking for, but you will find it all somewhere in Mexico. I live outside Puerto Vallarta in a small town called Bucerias and love it. It is peaceful, yet has restaurants, clubs, volunteer ... Read More
conversations by rubytue60
Hello All: I would really like to meet other single men and women in the 55-60 age range who are considering moving to Mexico when they retire. I have a daughter who will be graduating high school in a couple of years and I am looking at leaving ...
Welcome Arlene: My name is Diane and I have moved to Bucerias, Mexico to retire. Originally, I went to Puerto Vallarta for a vacation and fell in love with this area. The Pacific Ocean became my lover! I decided that PV was too large of a ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Jalisco by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Jalisco Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Hola; I am Diane, a retiree who has just relocated to Puerto Vallarta. Now that I have somewhat gotten settled, I would like to meet other expats. I am having a hard time figuring out how others meet. I have looked into volunteer opportunities ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Mexico by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Mexico, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
I agree with everyone's answers for living in Mexico. Budget was my first reason; but I also, love that the people don't walk around with a chip on their shoulder. They are always willing to smile and greet you. Life in Mexico is simpler because ... Read More
did you move o Cuenca alone? by dillclop
In January 2012, I visited Cuenca with my boyfriend and we planned to move there next month (July 2012). However, in April my boyfriend died suddenly and my plans are on hold. I do not have trouble meeting people, but wonder if moving there alone ...
Dear Tango: May I add, that you are never alone. Seek and you shall find it. I am a recently a single female myself, and have already made female friends who have 'jumped the river', and made friends with those who will be 'making the jump' soon. ... Read More
Health Insurance by kathyaa
I recently read that a legal resident in Ecuador is eligible for the national health care program. Is this correct - can we really be covered under the national health plan merely by obtaining resident visas? This is an important question as we ...
Hola: I am also watching the info from this topic. I will be retiring at age 62 from the States and my plan was just to pay as I go in EC. But for major emergencies and surgeries, this could become a financial burden; and some type of insurance ... Read More
Totally Lost and Scared to Death by mcowser
Hi everyone, I am a single woman that wants to possibly move to Ecuador. I know I want to move somewhere in Latin America and Ecuador is looking great. I have been researching for a long time, but still don't know where to start. I mean I don't ...
WOW, Thank you for sharing that you tube video; you've got talent Ecuador George! Maybe I will see you around Cuenca being the famous film director/producer! keep up the good work. Diane Read More
Packing Vital Documents by Dispirit
Hello Expatriates: My name is Diane and I will be coming this year to Cuenca. AS I am doing my packing up, I am concerned as to how I should transport vital documents such as tax returns, bank documents, etc. These documents have vital ...
Mitri Thank you so much for sharing you experience involving your travel to Cuenca with your vital documents. that was some story of losing sight of them! I have already weeded out and birth cert, bank docs, are among those I will take on board. ... Read More
Shopping for clothing by Wnlight
We were in Cuenca last July. And we plan to move there sometime. It was difficult to find nice women's clothing for my wife's extra large size. The mercados all had slender sizes and the shops all had fancy, dressy clothing. Is there a shop that ...
I thank you all for your responses. I sew myself and if there are fabric stores, I may purchase a portable sewing machine to include with my shipment. Thank you. Read More
Shopping for clothing by Wnlight
We were in Cuenca last July. And we plan to move there sometime. It was difficult to find nice women's clothing for my wife's extra large size. The mercados all had slender sizes and the shops all had fancy, dressy clothing. Is there a shop that ...
Hello Expats: My name is Diane and i will be moving to Ecuador in July. On the subject of purchasing large size clothing for women, I have a question to ask. Are there fabric stores in Ecuador where women could purchase cloth and patterns. ... Read More
Packing Vital Documents by Dispirit
Hello Expatriates: My name is Diane and I will be coming this year to Cuenca. AS I am doing my packing up, I am concerned as to how I should transport vital documents such as tax returns, bank documents, etc. These documents have vital ...
Hi Cheryn and Bruce: I greatly appreciate your reply. Will you be packing those items in carryon luggage or checked luggage. I have so much to include for carryon that I will probably fall over from the weight (luggage that is!) :D. Organizing ... Read More