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axixic2
American expat in Mexico
Forum posts
4
About me
American
Lives in Chapala
Speaks English, Texan
Registration: 20 January 2011
Activity
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Visiting Cuenca to consider living there by sebastiandangerfield
Hi, I plan to spend November in Cuenca determining whether to move there. I live in Minneapolis in the US - climate is a consideration as well as cost of living. I am looking to connect with expats to gain knowledge.
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How safe is it to drive to Cuenca and about how long does it take to drive from Guadalajara to Cuenca, if you have any idea or know anyone who has done it? Read More
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Banking between the U.S. and Mexico by jmkinsman
I need some suggestions on the cheapest and easiest way to handle finances while I am living in Mexico. I am going to be earning U.S. dollars that I will be depositing into my U.S. bank account (like what I do now while living in the U.S.) I ...
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Why not use your U.S. bank's ATM card and draw pesos out in Mexico? If your bank is Bank of America there is no ATM fee at at least two Mexican banks ATM's. A Banamex USA account can be opened online and you can transfer dollars to pesos to a ... Read More
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American Groups? by alellis09
Hello, I studied in Xalapa, Veracruz for one year back in 2007-2008 and have been recently offered to go back to teach ESL at my friend's English Institute. I have not officially decided whether or not I will go. Anyways, I already know Mexicans ...
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Hello, I studied in Xalapa, Veracruz for one year back in 2007-2008 and have been recently offered to go back to teach ESL at my friend's English Institute. I have not officially decided whether or not I will go. Anyways, I already know Mexicans ... Read More
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Survey: Cost of Living by Location by JaneQDoe
Hi. I'm new to this forum. My husband and I are planning a move to Mexico. He has joint issues, and I have Reynaud's syndrome, so good weather is a priority for us. Since we are still in the early stages of this process, we are gathering as much ...
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The census did ask what the person's nationality is, what country, state, etc. he is from. I believe it did ask race and religion. Otherwise how can the census get accurate data? Read More