Stepho555
American looking for information about Mexico
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17 posts
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About me
American, Single, 60 years old
Lives in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 26 May 2017
Activity
Telephone service in Mexico by grasshopper51
I just arrived in Rosarito on April first. Before leaving the US, I changed my phone service from Verizon to ATT. But since I've been here, first I found ATT's service sucks but most importantly, I can't call any 800/888 number. I was ...
Substitute Phone Codes You can dial almost any U.S. toll-free number from Mexico simply by changing the digits in the toll-free prefix. There's just one catch: The call is no longer free. But, again, at least it goes through – and if ... Read More
Seeking position as English instructor/teacher by sherwoodnyhart
Hello everyone!! I am in the process of making a big move down to Cancún and any information, advice, or offerings would be greatly appreciated! I am a 27 year old male seeking a position as an English instructor in Cancún. I received my ...
Could you send me info on where and how to apply? I am in the process of getting the TEFL certificate via on-line. Very much appreciated!!! Read More
How can we send our personal belongings? by GuestPoster258
My husband and I are moving to Playa del Carmen from Edmonton, Alberta. We would like to know how we can send our personal belongings like clothing pictures extc. Thank you for your blog.
For the most part, I think that advice is good. However, there are clothes and other personal things you may want to send by courier. Read More
How can we send our personal belongings? by GuestPoster258
My husband and I are moving to Playa del Carmen from Edmonton, Alberta. We would like to know how we can send our personal belongings like clothing pictures extc. Thank you for your blog.
I hope this reply is not too late to help. I recently moved to Playa del Carmen from CA and had many personal things shipped via UPS. Customs sent it back because paperwork was missing or filled out incorrectly. I am now having it reshipped and ... Read More
Dating and finding love as an expat in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello, With cultural barriers and different dating norms, finding love as an expat abroad can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Is it easy to meet other fellow single people in Mexico? How do you go about meeting people ...
Grapenut: Why are you living here if that's the way you feel about Mexico? I think it is your type of attitude about Mexico that fuels the false, exaggerated and unjust perceptions about Mexico. Read More
Use of an Attorney to Purchase Property by Stepho555
Hello, I have just started the process to buy a condominium in Playa del Carmen from the U.S. I am trying to decide whether I should hire my own attorney. I understand that hiring a notary is required and this individual will perform some of the ...
Thank you for the advice! It means a lot that you have gone through this process already 3 times. Read More
Use of an Attorney to Purchase Property
Hello, I have just started the process to buy a condominium in Playa del Carmen from the U.S. I am trying to decide whether I should hire my own attorney. I understand that hiring a notary is required and this individual will perform some of the ... Read More
Health Insurance by Stepho555
I am soon moving to Playa del Carmen and I intend to get a long-term or permanent residency visa. What is the best and cost effective method of obtaining health insurance and how much can I expect to pay. I’m 54 and healthy but I don’t ...
Gracias GyC :) Read More
Health Insurance by Stepho555
I am soon moving to Playa del Carmen and I intend to get a long-term or permanent residency visa. What is the best and cost effective method of obtaining health insurance and how much can I expect to pay. I’m 54 and healthy but I don’t ...
Buen día GyC, Thank you for the information! Very helpful. Thankfully, I am fluent in Spanish. Based on what I’ve heard, I’m not expecting that obtaining a temporary residency visa will not be challenging. Do you agree? I ... Read More
Health Insurance
I am soon moving to Playa del Carmen and I intend to get a long-term or permanent residency visa. What is the best and cost effective method of obtaining health insurance and how much can I expect to pay. I’m 54 and healthy but I don’t ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi all, I’m retiring and planning to move to Playa del Carmen, Mexico from the U.S. within 2 to 3 months. I’m really glad that web sites such as this one exist to try to get advise from expats and build some connections in ... Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Thank you for the reply. I will look into Alicante - it sounds nice. I'll also look at your other posts. Do you have any recommendations regarding visa requirements and how to obtain a resident visa? Thanks, Esteban Read More
New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, my name is Esteban and I just returned from a great vacation in Spain. I love Barcelona and I'm really thinking about moving there. I plan to work there but I'll be collecting a pension that should be sufficient for my living expenses. ... Read More