@konablacksand
American looking for information about Mexico
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Speaks English, Hawaiian and Spanish little (I have a lot of problems with conjugation!)
Registration: 10 May 2021
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Thinking of moving to Mexico. by Guest678
Doing research on a possible permanent move to Mexico to retire. Initially looking at Mazatlan as I don't want the humidity and wish to have a large ex pat community to link into for support. Looking to rent a 1 bedroom, wifi a must and air ...
Yeah Heather it's pretty hot but like anything, you'll acclimate. Read More
Thinking of moving to Mexico. by Guest678
Doing research on a possible permanent move to Mexico to retire. Initially looking at Mazatlan as I don't want the humidity and wish to have a large ex pat community to link into for support. Looking to rent a 1 bedroom, wifi a must and air ...
You forgot the one big negative about Mazatlan...BANDA !!! LOL Read More
Thinking of moving to Mexico. by Guest678
Doing research on a possible permanent move to Mexico to retire. Initially looking at Mazatlan as I don't want the humidity and wish to have a large ex pat community to link into for support. Looking to rent a 1 bedroom, wifi a must and air ...
I will be leaving for Mazatlan on the 19th this month to see my gf. She says it's ungodly hot and humid in Mazatlan right now so we will spend a week in Guadalajara where I will fly out of coming back. We were thinking of airbnb in chapala Read More
Thinking of moving to Mexico. by Guest678
Doing research on a possible permanent move to Mexico to retire. Initially looking at Mazatlan as I don't want the humidity and wish to have a large ex pat community to link into for support. Looking to rent a 1 bedroom, wifi a must and air ...
Hi Heather. Sent you a pm to you. I think I can help. Read More
Thinking of moving to Mexico. by Guest678
Doing research on a possible permanent move to Mexico to retire. Initially looking at Mazatlan as I don't want the humidity and wish to have a large ex pat community to link into for support. Looking to rent a 1 bedroom, wifi a must and air ...
Mazatlan has the humidity and as far as a large expat community, it is not as prevalent or evident in public. That being said, my girlfriend lives there and her place is right behind the Marina. I will ask her to check with her building as 70% of ... Read More
Temporary Residence Visa and taxes by mrpres
When you get a temporary residence visa, do you file income tax returns in Mexico or do you live in Mexico but file tax returns in Canada (I am Canadian). There is a tax treaty between Mexico and Canada. Thanks
If your business is registered in Mexico or of you work for a company that is registered in Mexico andnyou are working in Mexico from that office then yes you will pay taxes. You won't pay U.S. taxes since you are working and residing outside ... Read More
Temporary Residence Visa and taxes by mrpres
When you get a temporary residence visa, do you file income tax returns in Mexico or do you live in Mexico but file tax returns in Canada (I am Canadian). There is a tax treaty between Mexico and Canada. Thanks
If your business is registered in Mexico or of you work for a company that is registered in Mexico andnyou are working in Mexico from that office then yes you will pay taxes. You won't pay U.S. taxes since you are working and residing outside ... Read More
covid vaccine availability for expats? by parrotsrest
My wife and I are going to make our next stop in our slow travels Queretaro. We hope to be there from July 10th through September. We have not gotten the vaccine yet, and are hoping someone on this forum can tell us if US expats are able to purchase ...
It pissed me off when I saw that announcement the the U.S. was not authorizing the astrazeneca vax and sent the shipments to Mexico and Canada. Bc afterall, people in those countries aren't humans like us here in the U.S. I told this to my gf ... Read More
covid vaccine availability for expats? by parrotsrest
My wife and I are going to make our next stop in our slow travels Queretaro. We hope to be there from July 10th through September. We have not gotten the vaccine yet, and are hoping someone on this forum can tell us if US expats are able to purchase ...
Please note the federal govts vaxes are those from China, Russia and the Astrazenca vax ( kindly donated courtesy of the U.S. as they did not approve its use here and sent the inventory to Canada and mexico) Read More
covid vaccine availability for expats? by parrotsrest
My wife and I are going to make our next stop in our slow travels Queretaro. We hope to be there from July 10th through September. We have not gotten the vaccine yet, and are hoping someone on this forum can tell us if US expats are able to purchase ...
If you are of the mindset to receive the vax then you should do so here in the U.S. even if there is vax at your destination. There are several reasons for this: 1) depending on the mfgr of the vax, Mexico's storage and maintenance at the ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico 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 on ...
llarocco. I share your sentiment as I am from the big island of Hawai'i and I now live in San FranSICKO. You should come down to Playa del Carmen and check it out. Touristy but not as bad as cancun and without the high rise Miami style life. ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico 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 on ...
I have been visiting Mexico for decades and last year during shutdown I met the most amazing and wonderful woman from Mexico. We met last June online, met up in Cancun for our first meeting and date and it has been one of the greatest blessings of ... Read More
Residency or Retirement Income by GuestPoster1888
I have been to many parts of Mexico but no visit to P.R. so far.Hope to plan a trip there asap as covid subsides and i am fully (pfizer) vaccinated now.If it is possible i am considering my present retirement there.However,my income would be around ...
Bef.ore making a decision you need to go for a visit first and check out the entire island. You can spend time exploring and make a couple of trips or you can rent for a month and see if it is something you want to pursue then get into details. Read More
Expat in Mexico considering relocating by searun
Hello. I'm an American living on the Oaxacan coast these past 5 years. I love Mexico. Change is inevitable, and my slice of paradise made for me a major change. Covid restrictions were ignored in what was a relaxed town with a nice balance of ...
Personally for me I am in-between both quiet and out of the way places but like to have access to restaurants, beaches, shopping and modern conveniences while still maintaining my privacy. While I chose Playa del Carmen because it offers security ... Read More
Closing costs for New Developments in Playa Del Carmen
Hi Everyone: I am buying a new construction in Playacar and I was told the closing cost would be 2%. THis comes out to like $27K and I am wondering WTF this closing costs entails since I am supposed to be buying directly from the developer's ... Read More