@gringalatina
American looking for information about Mexico
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About me
American
Lives in Playas de Rosarito, Baja Calif
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 02 July 2015
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Single Retiree Receiving a Pension of $1,900 USD Per Month by Halfwaytree
If I choose to take early retirement now at age 58, my monthly pension would be 1,900 USD and will increase each year indexed to inflation. Realisticly, after paying for health insurance, rent for a studio or one bedroom apartment in a beach ...
I agree with you Travellight. Don’t get turned on by misinformation from one person who doesn’t even live here. I love it where I live. I have a dream view from my bedroom n living room for $500/month, all US style amenities. $50 for ... Read More
Single Retiree Receiving a Pension of $1,900 USD Per Month by Halfwaytree
If I choose to take early retirement now at age 58, my monthly pension would be 1,900 USD and will increase each year indexed to inflation. Realisticly, after paying for health insurance, rent for a studio or one bedroom apartment in a beach ...
Yes, you could live very well with that income in a beachfront apartment! We manage to live well with about 1,600 for a couple! Read More
Puerto Penasco Sonora by grmafluffy
I just joined this forum and am moving to Puerto Penasco ASAP. I'm bi-lingual (from the people, not the classroom) and my old man is already down there. It is so hard to look for rentals from up here because all I find for the most part is ritzy ...
Try here: https://casas.trovit.com.mx/renta-puerto-pe%C3%B1asco Not sure exactly what you are looking for, but this one looks reasonable ... Read More
VPN for watching US TV by Ladydi3328
I'm looking for recommendations for a VPN so I can at least get CNN here in Mexico. I'd like to get some of the programming from NBC as well (Stephen Colbert, etc) but I understand that is not possible, even with a VPN outside the ...
There is a CNN stream for Venezuelans out there, since Maduro banned them, if you can find it, not geo-restricted. Read More
VPN for watching US TV by Ladydi3328
I'm looking for recommendations for a VPN so I can at least get CNN here in Mexico. I'd like to get some of the programming from NBC as well (Stephen Colbert, etc) but I understand that is not possible, even with a VPN outside the ...
Sounds good! Will check it out. I use HMA but it IS pricey. But tech support is good. Incidentally, I recently switched from Telnor to Izzi. No difference between Fiber and regular tbh, plus, they offer TV at same price as Telnor's Internet and ... Read More
Shipping a laptop from the U.S. by Marat2017
Hello. Is it OK to purchase a laptop online (Amazon or Best Buy) in the U.S. and ship it to Mexico? Any feedback? Thank you.
I buy stuff online & have it shipped to a Mail place by the border. Dunno if you wanted to avoid crossing or are even near. But you could find out if they receive it there how much they charge to ship it to you in MX. Might be cheaper than ... Read More
Living in Rosarito and working in San Diego by Heatherwbb
I was wondering if its easy and okay to live in Rosarito and work in San Diego, crossing the border in the daytime, roughly 4 or 5 days a week. Is it hard and do alot of people do it?
It only took me a month to get Sentri a couple of months ago! I don't know if I just got lucky, or that's the norm right now though. Jen Read More
Living in Rosarito and working in San Diego by Heatherwbb
I was wondering if its easy and okay to live in Rosarito and work in San Diego, crossing the border in the daytime, roughly 4 or 5 days a week. Is it hard and do alot of people do it?
I'd recommend setting home base a little closer to the border. I live in Playas, and it takes me about 25 mins just to get to the Sentri Lane without traffic. Add another 30 minutes at least to get there from Rosarito & you're at an hour ... Read More
Children in Rosarito by Inanna23
I see a lot of retired people moving to Rosarito, Baja, but I am wondering how is life for very young kids (2-5 years old). Activities, parks, other kids?
That really doesn't address her question... Read More
No Spanish language, just English.Can I live in Mexico ? by VadimDiver
Hi, I don't know Spanish not at all,but know English and Russian languages. I am thinking about moving to Mexico (any area,closer to sea/ocean). Are there areas,where local Mexicans speak in English ? Is it possible to live in Mexico without ...
He just said he wanted a to live in Mexico at the beach, not travel. And I don't think Walmart or Soriana are going to Gringo price him...so...even if he has to pay a lil extra for tacos I think he'll be ok...just saying... Jennifer Read More
No Spanish language, just English.Can I live in Mexico ? by VadimDiver
Hi, I don't know Spanish not at all,but know English and Russian languages. I am thinking about moving to Mexico (any area,closer to sea/ocean). Are there areas,where local Mexicans speak in English ? Is it possible to live in Mexico without ...
Hi Vadim, I agree with Anne. I moved to Playas in May and am in love. I do speak Spanish, but can tell you there are A LOT of English speakers here. I was actually quite surprised. It makes sense though, being so close to the border. My boyfriend ... Read More
Access to live CNBC/US stock ticker tape in Mexico? by Lesknit
Hello all, My husband and I are not yet expats and are exploring parts of Mexico. As my husband is an active stock trader, he needs to have access to real-time market information. In the states he does this through CNBC and/or Bloomberg via ...
Mybe using a VPN to change your IP address? Not sure what Xfinity is exactly, but if it's over the Internet using a VPN set to a US address should work. Read More
The best apps for expats in Colombia by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Colombia. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
Here is my list: Whatsapp Moovit (Bus & Transmilenio schedules ) Cabify (ask me for a free ride referral code) Uber " " HMA VPN (VPN, changes your IP address to a US one so fussy websites will work) Coordinadora (Hold & Ship your ... Read More
Question regarding Retirement Visa for US Cit by wanderingsalsero
Is it possible to do all those papers and submit them myself (I think I qualify)?. In my case there's also a complicating factor that I've overstayed my tourist visa a little bit already. I know there's a fine but that's OK. ...
Oh cool! Well if you have a friend who will help, that is always a plus. I was 12 days late, and the fine was about $340,000 pesos. :( Still, I guess that's on the low end, so I guess I lucked out. Hope it goes as well or better for you. ... Read More
US Embassy No Cell-phone Rule- Help
So, I have to go get my passport renewed, ASAP, and I was just reading that you can't bring Cell Phones into the Embassy ! Apparently, they used to hold them for you at the entrance, but no longer do so. I live an hour outside Bogota, am new to ... Read More