Renee Jones
American expat in Mexico
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About me
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Lives in San Miguel de Allende
Registration: 06 March 2014
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What we should know about security in Mexico. by jonny danger
Here are some of the pieces I've put together over the years: Driving on the highway to PV I stopped at an ATM .. it wasn't there. I mean the mechine had been physically removed. Driving down the highway looking for the next one I found ...
Even in the late Seventies and Eighties, Mexico was never a safe place. But I never knew of anyone murdered. Some home invasions and lots of petty theft. No justice system. We came back to live in San Miguel and we lasted just over a year. Over ... Read More
Pets in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Mexico have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Mexico? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
We drove to Mexico from NJ to San Miguel de Allende with two King Charles Cavaliers and three cats. We stayed in La Quintas which treated our animals well. We got all the animal shots and paper work in NJ so everything was smooth going across the ... Read More
US bank accounts without US home address? by nikolas4squid
Been reading through the posts on banking issues, social security direct deposits, etc. I was wondering, however, what one does if they retire to Mexico but have no home or close family back in the US. Can they open or have a bank account in the US ...
I lost a lot of money in the 1990s economic downturn in Mexico. I would advise never, ever keep a lot of money in a Mexican bank account. Always keep a US bank account (in a border town would be a good idea) and transfer as you need it. RTJ Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Mexico by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Mexico. What is ...
Definitely good advice to visit often and long periods of time. And if possible different times of the year. We thought we had done all that until we moved for good. We found the people and the culture lovely in San Miguel, but we couldn't put ... Read More
Is it possible to live in San Miguel on $700. a month? by William Risbourg
Hi; I'm bill from New Orleans. I'm wondering if it's possible to live in San Miguel on $700. a month?
Not really. I know several artists that live on about a $1,000 a month. A way to save money of course would be to share a house with someone rather than get your one apartment. You could also forgo internet service and work in the Library or ... Read More
Cost of Living in San Miguel De Allende, Mexico by a1albin
I am thinking of moving to San Miguel and would like to know the cost of living there. I would like to rent a small house within walking distance of the center. It seems to me however that we Americans have driven up prices to such an extent that it ...
Because of the cost of food and travel, we have found it just as expensive as living in low cost states in the US. Like Florida or Delaware. Key exceptions would be the low price of fruit and vegetables at the markets, taxi rides; and utilities. ... Read More
Relocation by caroline jackson
I am looking at relocating to SMA and am planning a trip in June to explore the city and find a rental apartment. During my stay I am hoping to find someone to rent me a room for that time. Maybe a week or possibly more. I'd rather not stay at a ...
Try AirBnB.com. I have rented through them. Despite its name, most of the rentals are not B&Bs. They have many lovely entire apartments or rooms for low and high prices. If I knew I was going to be back from the US when you arrive, I would ... Read More
Newbies in San Miguel de Allende by Renee Jones
Hi this is Renee from SMA. My husband Tony and I just moved here from Greater Philadelphia. So far so good. We have a nice house in the Centro. People are very nice and there are lots of things to do.
We have been travelling here for a number of years and liked everything it has to offer. The weather is lovely even when it is cold. It is not cheap to live but not as expensive as the US. We pay $900 a month for a beautiful house near the center ... Read More
Newbies in San Miguel de Allende
Hi this is Renee from SMA. My husband Tony and I just moved here from Greater Philadelphia. So far so good. We have a nice house in the Centro. People are very nice and there are lots of things to do. Read More