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Mrjfortin

@Mrjfortin

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Canadian looking for information about Mexico

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Canadian

Lives in Vancouver

Speaks French, English and basic Spanish

Registration: 14 February 2010

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Mrjfortin replied to a thread
4 years ago
drspoc

Canadian tourist mexican credit card? by drspoc

Can a Canadian tourist get a mexican credit card? I want to avoid carrying cash and wanted to know what is the requirements criteria?

Mrjfortin

Why would you want a Mexican credit card ? most bank except credit union cards work every where in the world, even debit card, but that one not all of the time. If your card has the "interact" logo it will most likely work. but fees fees ... Read More

Mrjfortin replied to a thread
4 years ago
terriandralph

Wife and I are considering our options for retirement by terriandralph

We are both 58, and are considering retiring. Currently between the both of us, our retirement checks per month total about $3000. We would sell our house to put a little aside for a rainy day fund and to eliminate any bills we are currently paying ...

Mrjfortin

Used to do the RV thing, also sailboat. Ended up selling the RV and now living a good part of the year on the boat. Used to be in Mazatlan, but I opted for Guatemala about 10/12 years ago. Many reasons for the decision. RV pad can be expensive in ... Read More

Mrjfortin replied to a thread
5 years ago
travellight

does anyone have experiences to share about living on a ship by travellight

This is a new look at an old topic that might still be of interest. If you live on a ship what have been your costs to do so. How do you get back and forth to land? What regulations have you encountered? How do you meet others? What risks have ...

Mrjfortin

This is either a troll or a joke. By your own definition of "ship" 197 plus feet. Any one living on such a "ship" can afford lawyers to do their paper work. A "ship that size would have multiple tenders to get ashore. A ... Read More

Mrjfortin replied to a thread
5 years ago
Bhavna

Cheapest cities in Mexico by Bhavna

Hello everyone, Budget is an important consideration when moving to Mexico. Ideally, expats would settle down in a city in Mexico where the cost of living is low but where they could also enjoy a decent quality of life. Would you be able to give ...

Mrjfortin

@Melanie. you state that ex pat are not economic refugees. Perhaps not in Mexico, but in their own country yes they very well might be. South of the border, every one thinks gringos are made of money. But the main reason they go south is because ... Read More

Mrjfortin replied to a thread
5 years ago
Halfwaytree

Single Retiree Receiving a Pension of $1,900 USD Per Month by Halfwaytree

If I choose to take early retirement now at age 58, my monthly pension would be 1,900 USD and will increase each year indexed to inflation. Realisticly, after paying for health insurance, rent for a studio or one bedroom apartment in a beach ...

Mrjfortin

@ auntierie He meant pesos not US $. Read More

Mrjfortin replied to a thread
5 years ago
Halfwaytree

Single Retiree Receiving a Pension of $1,900 USD Per Month by Halfwaytree

If I choose to take early retirement now at age 58, my monthly pension would be 1,900 USD and will increase each year indexed to inflation. Realisticly, after paying for health insurance, rent for a studio or one bedroom apartment in a beach ...

Mrjfortin

I agree with Travellight. You have many positives here, and one negative. There might be a personal reason for that, that has nothing to do with the subject. Yes $1,900.00 a month is doable. Perhaps not in Cancun or Playa del Carmen, but Chetumal ... Read More

Mrjfortin replied to a thread
5 years ago
GuestPoster5542

Mazatlan, Zihuatanejo, or Puerto Vallarta? by GuestPoster5542

Hello, I'm new here. We're thinking of moving to Mexico in a few years for our retirement. After considering Yucatan I have changed my mind and chose the west coast (slightly less hot and close to California). All these towns in my subject ...

Mrjfortin

I have been to all 3 places. Of the 3 Mazatlan is My favorite, Nice theater/opera house, excellent colonial crafts, nice restaurant in Centro Plaza, etc... a bit crowded, but most good places are. Have you looked at Huatulco. For Me it was the ... Read More

Mrjfortin replied to a thread
5 years ago
Bhavna

Accommodation in Mexico: scams you should look out for by Bhavna

Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when you’re new to or have not moved to Mexico just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house hunting in ...

Mrjfortin

When I used to rent all over Mexico, ( I now live on a boat) I used to travel to the place in question, book a 1 week hotel, Walked around and look for rental sign, get local paper and talk to hotel staff. I never been scammed that way. Read More

Mrjfortin replied to a thread
5 years ago
Veganpriestess

Looking for vegans in Mexico by Veganpriestess

Hi I'm Kim from Ohio. Planning to join an expat community in Mexico in the next few years and wondering if there are any vegans out there.

Mrjfortin

Last I looked, most Mexican love their meat :) Read More

Mrjfortin replied to a thread
6 years ago
Greybeard

Marinas by Greybeard

Looking for small town for expat with Marina. Closer to tourist area with liveaboard facility expat friendly town . Can anyone help?

Mrjfortin

Yes they all have live aboard. Guatemala (RioDulce) being the most popular. There is about 450 to 500 boats there during hurricane season. Most marina charges any where from $150.00 a month (no service) to $275.00 (full service) There is 3 boat ... Read More

Mrjfortin replied to a thread
6 years ago
Greybeard

Marinas by Greybeard

Looking for small town for expat with Marina. Closer to tourist area with liveaboard facility expat friendly town . Can anyone help?

Mrjfortin

So at the tip of the Yucatan. Did you look around Progresso ??? Some people have told Me Me it is a descent area. Me I keep My boat in Guatemala, but sail Belize, Honduras and Mexico. I might do a return visit to Cubs next year. Read More

Mrjfortin replied to a thread
6 years ago
dukie1

Befouling of Beaches by dukie1

I was wondering how the seaweed invasion has been going this summer in the northern Yucatan. I'm also moving there in December. The oil rigs & large ports in the area have me concerned. Does their polution reach the beach ?

Mrjfortin

Stinky ? it depends on your point of view. It smells like algae. While still in the water, it is not so bad. It is part of the ecosystem attribute. But once outside the water yes it can have a strong smell as it decompose. But like I said, it makes ... Read More

Mrjfortin replied to a thread
6 years ago
Greybeard

Marinas by Greybeard

Looking for small town for expat with Marina. Closer to tourist area with liveaboard facility expat friendly town . Can anyone help?

Mrjfortin

What side of Mexico ?Caribbean or Pacific ? Read More

Mrjfortin replied to a thread
6 years ago
dukie1

Befouling of Beaches by dukie1

I was wondering how the seaweed invasion has been going this summer in the northern Yucatan. I'm also moving there in December. The oil rigs & large ports in the area have me concerned. Does their polution reach the beach ?

Mrjfortin

I am a live-aboard sailor. Been sailing the Caribbeans for the last 14 years. and The weed situation is getting worse every year due to global warming. There is no denying it, the weather is changing, and causes the algae invasion every spring. The ... Read More

Mrjfortin created a thread
6 years ago

Plastic surgery in Mexico.

I am inquiring for a friend that is looking for possible tummy tuck surgery. Does any one has experienced such procedure or any plastic surgery in Mexico. References and or links would be appreciated. Sincerely. J-M Read More