@shell5200
Canadian looking for information about Mexico
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Lives in Hamilton
Registration: 20 April 2015
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Mistakes expats make in Guatemala by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Guatemala? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Make sure you watch where you walk ,its easy to get injured on the uneven sidewalk ,streets and stairs w/o guardrails. Make sure you are in safe area w lights and other people at night,best to not be out late or alone. Careful of which restaurants ... Read More
Where is best Mexican ocean commnunty for ex pats? by Rolllingstone
Maybe planning a move to Mexico from Canada at least for 5 months a year. Need to know cheap, safe ocean community . Are there others out there who could help? We were thinking of Cabos area, but I know this is in fact an expensive place to live. ...
Hola. I spent some time in Campeche ,I grew up on East Coast of Fla and weather very similar hot humid but Lind of nice once you adapt. There is a small expat community there, I didn't see a lot of gringos and tourist office people didn't ... Read More
Backlash against US citizens in Mexico since the election? by CaribeGal
For those of you from the US and already in Mexico, I am curious as to whether you have experienced any negative comments or other forms of backlash against US citizens following the election, given the president-elect's comments about Mexicans ...
Hola Gracias por el informacio! Due to the shortage of affordable rentals and my belated search to find them,Ive decided on Lake Atitlan. From my communication w expats there ,there is much more available in my price range. Read More
Backlash against US citizens in Mexico since the election? by CaribeGal
For those of you from the US and already in Mexico, I am curious as to whether you have experienced any negative comments or other forms of backlash against US citizens following the election, given the president-elect's comments about Mexicans ...
Have no on the ground info, however I did post a request for rentals in Lake Chapala and made a reference to coming down for winter and a mild anti Trump comeent . I got several quite nasty rejections of never renting to me ! , Read More
some info on unfurnished apartments by cheho
Hi All! I am exploring a move to SMA and want some info on unfurnished apartments. I'm on a limited budget, but work online as an art professor. My goal is to have a studio and be able to paint. Thanks, Cheri
Hola Senor I will be down in December for 4 months. Is it likely I might find furnished rental for that amount of time? Perhaps a house share and price range of $500.00? Im 69 yr old male non smoker Read More
Best place to live in Mexico when its Winter in Canada? by Rolllingstone
My wife and I are looking at wintering in Mexico for 5 months or so during cold winter here in Canada. We love the ocean as we are both sailors, so renting on or near the ocean is very important. Also we are wanting a community that is away from the ...
Campeche very nice. Off tourist trail right on Gulfo Read More
How to select an apartment for rent in San Miguel by SabraIsComing
Hi. I tried to find a realtor to help get the process of finding a new home going but it is frustrating. May as well just jump right in. Anybody know a good apartment community of expats there in San Miguel?
Hola I am Canadian ,have been to Mexico 4 times, once to San Miguel . It is more expensive due to all gringos there. Guanajuato is very historical nice city just a short bus trip away form S.M. It also has one of lowest costs of living in ... Read More
Where Do I want to live? by gudgrief
I have been living in Zacatecas, Zac for 7 years and enjoyed it immensely. But the years are catching up with me and the 7900' altitude and hilly terrain are wearing on me. The cold winters are getting to me too. Ideally, I like a place at ...
I liked Chetumal too , different vibe, wide streets wood structures caribbean feel close to Belize cheap too Read More
Safety in Mexico by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Mexico? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Hola Are you referring to Campeche? I walked all over the main areas at night ,felt quite civilized and safe. Read More
Best place to live in Mexico when its Winter in Canada? by Rolllingstone
My wife and I are looking at wintering in Mexico for 5 months or so during cold winter here in Canada. We love the ocean as we are both sailors, so renting on or near the ocean is very important. Also we are wanting a community that is away from the ...
Hola Etira I would need access to a kitchen and could share some facilities if other folk are gregarious and also respect privacy. I have been to San Cristobal de las Casa and as I recall Pt.Esc. was a 6 hour bus journey from there? How much ... Read More
Anyone from Mazatlan ? by banat4
Is there anybody from Mazatlan? Thank you.
Hola Amigo Here are some Maz contacts Mazinfo.com WhatsupMaz.com Mazatlan Life.com and Maz My City I have not been there but thinking of going. Seemed a bit pricey looking at hotel rates and realtor rentals though. Read More
Anyone from Mazatlan ? by banat4
Is there anybody from Mazatlan? Thank you.
Hola Fugawibill Great photos of your journeys! I had one question, I have tried the real estate sites and all rentals appear to be of the fancy expensive places. How would I locate a smaller affordable rental for 6 months? Bulletin boards ... Read More
How to select an apartment for rent in San Miguel by SabraIsComing
Hi. I tried to find a realtor to help get the process of finding a new home going but it is frustrating. May as well just jump right in. Anybody know a good apartment community of expats there in San Miguel?
Correction por! Not poor! Read More
How to select an apartment for rent in San Miguel by SabraIsComing
Hi. I tried to find a realtor to help get the process of finding a new home going but it is frustrating. May as well just jump right in. Anybody know a good apartment community of expats there in San Miguel?
Gracias señor poor informacion! Read More
How to select an apartment for rent in San Miguel by SabraIsComing
Hi. I tried to find a realtor to help get the process of finding a new home going but it is frustrating. May as well just jump right in. Anybody know a good apartment community of expats there in San Miguel?
Hola señor. I'm coming down in Octobre. Best to find rentals in local paper or bulletin boards in La Canada area? La Economista periodicity list lest expensive cities to livi in and Guanajuato and Quetaro made the list. Have you been to ... Read More