David MacLean
@dmacleanagent
Canadian expat in Mexico
Forum posts
12
About me
Canadian
Lives in San Miguel de Allende
Speaks English, learning Spanish
Registration: 14 August 2010
Activity
husband and wife social workers by koerndog
Saludos! My wife Lou, our 2 boys, (8 and 1), and I are considering a move to San Miguel. Lou and I are both licensed social workers. I am the only bilingual person in the family, but Lou and Felix, (our 8 year old), are very anxious to learn ...
Hi David and Melissa, I'd suggest exploring the immigration process as well. One needs employment certification to work in Mexico, which involves receiving a sponsorship/work invitation, or applying for a temporary work Visa. Some say just come on ... Read More
Work Visa Info by DavidC22
Hi there, I would love for someone to help me figure out the Mexican Work visa situation. I am from Scotland, living in Celaya at the moment with my girlfriend - who is Mexican. I am a recent Engineering Graduate and want to start my career here. ...
Hi David, things related to Mexican immigration can be somewhat confusing, because, things tend to change over time; and everyone claims to be an expert. However, if you want to work in Mexico you'll want to do so legally. Initially, one would ... Read More
Our first short visit - ideas and meeting up by hacienda4reals
Hola, We are Joe and Nancy, We are planning our first visit to SMA as we begin our visits to a few Mexican Destinations to determine where we want to hang our hat as we begin our retirement. Well, retirement for him, semi for me... We have ...
Hi Joe and Nancy, I think you will LOVE San Miguel. For sure, you will want to just hang out in the main square (the Jardin Principal). There are several little cafes that ring the square, and these are great places to people watch. I'm sure there ... Read More
Is San Miguel the place for me? by haskellbob
Hello! I am intrigued by the possibility of moving to San Miguel de Allende, and would like to communicate with you all about that. Here's a short brief about me: I'm from California. Have a BA in Humanistic Psychology from UC Santa Cruz and a ...
Hi Bob, I sent you a message with some more info./a good music contact in San Miguel. Cheers, David Read More
Is San Miguel the place for me? by haskellbob
Hello! I am intrigued by the possibility of moving to San Miguel de Allende, and would like to communicate with you all about that. Here's a short brief about me: I'm from California. Have a BA in Humanistic Psychology from UC Santa Cruz and a ...
Hi Bob, the main issue with working in Mexico is doing so legally. In order to work in San Miguel, you would require a job offer / invite from a company, and they would then have to assist you in obtaining work status (Usually starts as a one year ... Read More
visiting June and July by portlandstatemamma
Hi, I'm a Portland State student and I'm planning to visit San Miguel in late June and July. I will have my two daughters with me which makes me a little nervous because I have never visited another country with them. I am not looking for tour ...
Hi Portlandstatemamma, you have nothing to worry about. There is a LOT of English spoken in San Miguel, as there are upwards of twelve to fifteen thousand Expats living there. You will bump into many English speaking people the first day, and ... Read More
Where to live in Mexico by flusaguy
It appears my partner and I might need to move to Mexico. He is Mexican, I am American. I can do my work from anywhere. He will need to work (is hairdresser here in Miami Beach -- high end -- perfect English skills). I am wondering what are best ...
I am of course biased, but I think San Miguel de Allende is a great location. There is a small but very social gay community here. And of course, a very sophisticated group of permanent expats that make San Miguel home. While not a beach town, what ... Read More
Looking to move to San Miguel De Allende Mexico Soon......... by TahoeTrish
Would love to meet others who have a home or have been to San Miguel De Allende
San Miguel de Allende is a truly magnificent location, and is becoming a locale of choice for American and Canadian expats. There is a highly developed infrastructure that supports a very large and sophisticated English speaking community here. ... Read More
best small-medium sized Mexican town to winter in by masomenos
I'm a 57-year-old female in U.S. considering living in Mexico for health reasons & affordability for 6 months (or so) out of the year. Need good health care close by, and access to specialty & healthy foods (gluten-free). I speak Spanish and love ...
San Miguel de Allende is a truly magnificent location, and is becoming a locale of choice for American and Canadian expats. There is a highly developed infrastructure that supports a very large and sophisticated English speaking community here. ... Read More
Considering moving to Mexico for the winter by smitty
I am considering a move to Mexico for the winter. I am a Canadian living in Seattle, and would be interested in suggestions about what each area to move to. My ideal situation would be to live there inexpensively on my savings, learn the language ...
Hey Smitty (not sure if that's your name, or "screen-name", small world isn't it! Let me know if you ever make it to San Miguel. I'm sure you'd like it! Cheers, and happy Trails, David LivingInSanMiguel.com Read More
Considering moving to Mexico for the winter by smitty
I am considering a move to Mexico for the winter. I am a Canadian living in Seattle, and would be interested in suggestions about what each area to move to. My ideal situation would be to live there inexpensively on my savings, learn the language ...
Hi Smitty, the place you MUST go to is San Miguel de Allende. It is not a beach resort, but a incredibly beautiful and authentic colonial Mexican locale. It is located about four hours north of Mexico City. You can arrive either through Mexico City ... Read More