jon wolaver
American looking for information about Mexico
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About me
American
Lives in Puebla
Speaks limited spanish, fluent english
Registration: 30 April 2019
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Long term rental by EliCabi
Hello all, I’m moving to PR sometime between March and May of 2021. I’m going to be renting while I look for a house to purchase(12 months). When would be a good time to start looking at rentals? Or any advice in general on renting.
it is surprising to me that people want to buy/ build houses in Pr, given what i believe to be the frequent storms, poverty and more than uncertain future. Wouldn't the above argue for a rental? Let us not forget global warming and the proximity of ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don't 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 ...
2 members on line. send me a text, or whatever it's called, i would love to get in touch with a real live person. Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don't 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 ...
@deniseparkson take a spanish course, learn the language and study, study, study and speak spanish with the locals. Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don't 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 ...
@Julien Hi, my name is John. I am over 55, retired living on very modest SS, with some savings. I am legally separated from my wife of many, many, many years. I recally my mother telling me as a child "you're gong to be a lonely old man." Her ... Read More
A few questions for those who live in Cayey by cruzan
Hi All, I'm new to the forum. My husband and I are currently living in the Virgin Islands and are interested in relocating to Cayey next year. We like its higher elevation, country setting and relative closeness to San Juan. We plan to make a ...
i share your concern about humidity, bugs, over population and not mentioned, skin exposure to tropical sunlight. I am considering moving to cayey from desert hot springs, ca., a culturally desolate city next to palm spring, ca. Intense winds on ... Read More
insurance - can a 65 yr old get medical insurance? What cost? by toniop
Good Morning I have heard stories about older folks having to return to the US and give up their residency in Ecuador because they could not afford to pay for health care in Ecuador. Does anyone know if someone who is older than 65 can get medical ...
i am 80 years old, in excellent health; no pre-existing conditions. I understand that health insurance in ecuador (equivalent to Medicare with supplement) is either not available or prohibitively expensive. There for I am unable to retire in ... Read More
safety and a more fulfilling life by jon wolaver
I understand that instability in Guatemala, Venezuela and the USA have caused a recent and significant rise in crime rates in Mexico. Is this assertion correct? If it is correct, what locals are safer and inexpensive in Latin America? I like Mexico ...
thank you re convertible. i will sell it. move to mx means leaving the prision of a 40 year marriage. a lot of guys go back to prison because the freedom and responsibioity are too much. better the safety of jail. Read More
travel and live alone in SMA, perhaps teach English, security, safety
So, I am thinking of moving to SMA and leaving 40 years of marriage. Even though the marriage is stifling, there is an element of safety, perhaps boring safety, but safety never the less. I am concerned about moving there, being isolated, sick and ... Read More
safety and a more fulfilling life by jon wolaver
I understand that instability in Guatemala, Venezuela and the USA have caused a recent and significant rise in crime rates in Mexico. Is this assertion correct? If it is correct, what locals are safer and inexpensive in Latin America? I like Mexico ...
i HOPE YOU ARE NOT A TOURIST AGENT OR SOME SUCH CRITTER. i DO PLAN TO VISIT ASAP BUT IT WILL PROBABLY BE A FEW MONTHS. i AM 77 YO WANTING MORE. i AM WONDERING ABOUT MY CAR. i HAVE A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ CLK 320 CONVERTIBLE. it's A BEAUTIFUL CAR ... Read More
safety and a more fulfilling life
I understand that instability in Guatemala, Venezuela and the USA have caused a recent and significant rise in crime rates in Mexico. Is this assertion correct? If it is correct, what locals are safer and inexpensive in Latin America? I like Mexico ... Read More