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sparksmex

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American expat in Mexico

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About me

American

Lives in Melaque, Jalisco

Speaks English, Spanish

Registration: 07 April 2012

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7 years ago
cshelly12

Teaching Salary in Mexico by cshelly12

Hi everyone! I'm an experienced teacher currently living in the U.S. I have been a bilingual teacher for 8 years here, and am considering moving to Mexico. However, I'm unsure what teacher salary expectations I should have. Does anybody ...

sparksmex

Contact the school Read More

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7 years ago
rovtype

Full Time RV'rs in Mexico by rovtype

My wife and I are planning to relocate from Texas to the Quintana Roo area of Mexico. We had planned on buying a Class A Diesel Pusher to live in and travel in Mexico, Central America and the USA. I was hoping to connect with expats or visitors ...

sparksmex

A TIP is a temporary vehicle import permit Read More

sparksmex replied to a thread
7 years ago
rovtype

Full Time RV'rs in Mexico by rovtype

My wife and I are planning to relocate from Texas to the Quintana Roo area of Mexico. We had planned on buying a Class A Diesel Pusher to live in and travel in Mexico, Central America and the USA. I was hoping to connect with expats or visitors ...

sparksmex

RV's can get a 10 year TIP but you will a resident Visa to stay over 180 days Read More

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7 years ago
Trump007

bilingual mainly english speaking schools by Trump007

We are wanting to relocate to Cancun. I have been trying to look for bilingual mainly english speaking schools. None of the website states the costs of tuition. Could someone be able to help me? Or which school would people recommend. Thanks

sparksmex

You have to go for the school ... not the beach. Vallarta has a couple Read More

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7 years ago
Laura kay

Teaching English in Cancun by Laura kay

Hi 😊 Im just looking for some advice for finding work in Cancun as a TEFL teacher. I will be completing the corse within a few weeks and would ideally like to leave England in about July. I have recently returned from there and fell in ...

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http://www.eslcafe.com/ Read More

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7 years ago
travellight

How is Uber working ? by travellight

So what has been your Uber experience in Mexico ? Does your city have Uber? In some places the taxistas are not very happy about Uber, and some city's have banned it out right at least for a time. What has been your experience ?

sparksmex

Terrible in Mazatlan and some other cities http://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/uber-drivers-and-taxis-clash-in-mazatlan/ Read More

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7 years ago
420jon69

What do you do to make money to live in Mexico? by 420jon69

Just curious to see what everyone does to earn money that allows you to live in Mexico?

sparksmex

With a Permanente Visa ....... leave your US plated car home. Only Temporal can have a US car Best bet is to start a business in Mex but you'll need to do a lot of investigation Read More

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7 years ago
420jon69

What do you do to make money to live in Mexico? by 420jon69

Just curious to see what everyone does to earn money that allows you to live in Mexico?

sparksmex

Why not build one house and see how it goes. If you need income I would forget the whole thing. Who is going to build the houses? A contractor or architect is expensive and if you hire guys you need to pay Seguro which is expensive plus the ... Read More

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7 years ago
Feftesh

Moving to Mexico: Buying Land and Establishing Healthcare by Feftesh

These are a couple topics I'm especially interested in while I'm planning a move to Mexico in the somewhat near future. Of course I have questions specifically on these two subjects. Does anyone know how purchasing land in the restricted ...

sparksmex

Mexicans can own land outright on the coast. With a resident, Visa Seguro Popular is good for smaller matters. Medical care is generally inexpensive so cash goes a long way Read More

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7 years ago
promobabe

Need advice -- completing the Visa process in Mexico by promobabe

Once I've gotten approved for my Temporal Visa at my local consulate, what proof of residency will I have to show in Mexico to complete the process? In my case, I'm staying at a variety of Airbnbs until I find a long term rental. So I will ...

sparksmex

Should tell us where you are going. Might have specific help info Read More

sparksmex replied to a thread
7 years ago
promobabe

Need advice -- completing the Visa process in Mexico by promobabe

Once I've gotten approved for my Temporal Visa at my local consulate, what proof of residency will I have to show in Mexico to complete the process? In my case, I'm staying at a variety of Airbnbs until I find a long term rental. So I will ...

sparksmex

I used to go to the local Delegado and get a constancia de domicilio (proof of residence). Don't remember if I needed a witness. Might try to meet a gringo and ask if you can use their address. 30 days yes I only changed my address when I ... Read More

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7 years ago
Priscilla

Mistakes expats make in Mexico by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Mexico? 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 ...

sparksmex

RV Net http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/listings/forum/66.cfm Read More

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7 years ago
Thomas371

Used car for sale by Thomas371

I am looking to buy a car in Mexico in the next few months. any takers?

sparksmex

Buy it with plates from the State you{ll live because changing plates can be a real headache Read More

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7 years ago
Priscilla

Mistakes expats make in Mexico by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Mexico? 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 ...

sparksmex

I was house sitting near our canal that drains from the mountains. Canal overflowed and car was in 4 feet of water and mud. Almost 2 months to clean and replace electrical things. Then the mechanic had to go thru everything. Hurricane Jova For ... Read More

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7 years ago
Troy greer

Buy car in Mexico by Troy greer

Aloha everyone. My wife and I recently moved from Maui to Costa alegre Jalisco in search of tranquility. We have found it! Going from the tourist trap of Hawaii to the remoteness of Mexico is incredible. Wide open beaches to ourselves. ...

sparksmex

If he buys a car from a Canadian or US'er he has to title or registration.... bad idea Read More