@Anthony Held
American looking for information about Mexico
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American
Lives in Saltillo, Coahuila
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 12 June 2017
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COVID-19 and expatriation in Mexico by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Mexico, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
I live in between Mexico and the US and immediately headed back to El Paso right before it got bad. Me and my wife had been in Puebla, Tlaxcala, and Veracruz states during Carnaval and for 2 and 1/2 weeks following. Anybody with eyes open and ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Mexico by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Mexico, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Mexico is not better prepared to handle this pandemic than the US is, and neither is its medical system worth much at all, even under normal circumstances. The failings of its system are obvious from just looking at the lack of treatment ... Read More
Recommend Credit/Debit Card w/no Foreign Transaction Fees by Rensar
I am planning on visiting San Miguel de Allende in June/July. Then, I will probably be moving there. I'd like some comments, opinions and/or recommendations on what credit/debit card is best (no foreign transaction fees on purchases or using ...
Charles Schwab all the way for me. You can use any bank's ATM and pay no fee. I pay only in cash. Read More
Emergency medical care in Mexico by Barbilou
We live fulltime in Kino Bay, travel frequently to Tucson for our medical care at the VA there. Here is my account of our recent experience with emergency medical care and surgery in Mexico. Link to Barbilou's Blog
Quite frankly the medical care in the US is so bad, that I'd rather just chance getting all of it in Mexico instead of the US. I'm thinking of just ditching Medicare altogether even. Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Juarez, despite all its obvious defects and problems is a place I also am considering moving to in a few months. Why would I do that? Because my daughter and spouse can live in El Paso where work for them is available and me and my wife can ... Read More
The 5 most expensive and the 5 least expensive cities to live Mexico by maryellen1952
Here is a good reference if you're searching for an affordable place to live in Mexico. http://eleconomista.com.mx/finanzas-personales/2015/03/15/las-5-ciudades-mas-caras-mas-baratas-vivir-mexico
The least expensive city in Mexico will always be the one you are happiest with. Travel around a lot if you can before settling down rock hard. Read More
20 tips for your survival by jonnydanger
Different strokes .. I live in a pueblo of 1600 people. I am the only Gringo here. I like it that way. I have no interest in Gringos, especially the Lake Chapala types, tourists with furniture with a vocab limited to: How much? Wheres the beer? ...
Oh really? ...lol... '#5, Upon arrival glue yourself to people of predominance. Avoid being seen with the trash (for lack of a better term). Like drunken bricklayers for example. But count on them being friendly.' That is the total ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Avoid loneliness by offering a free service. GRATIS- PRIMERAS LECCIONES EN INGLES What's to lose? Read More
Best cities to live in Mexico by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Mexico. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Chapala is not cold and is quite close to all the hospitals of Guadalajara. I am really amazed to see somebody here posting the contrary... Read More
Intercultural relationships in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Mexico. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships and ...
:o Sadly, Johnny has made it quite clear that he hopped from being an 'English teacher' in Thailand to being one in Mexico. There he has found it much easier to communicate with local women since Spanish is not as hard for him to master ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 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 ...
... Gordy, if I were you, I would ditch the car and also not limit myself to traveling just in Mexico. You just might like places in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia for example, even more than you might in Mexico? You might like ... Read More
crime rate in Guanajuato and SMA by katesparks
Is anyone worried about the newest US. travel advisories to Mexico? I read the travel warnings and became immediately concerned about the cartels in Michoacan State which is only 250 km from SMA. Is there reason to believe the value of real estate ...
I absolutely agree with what you as saying, Kolobog58. SMA is not Reynosa or Acapulco and it is silly to act as if it somehow was. Read More
Information on some places to live by luissgtz
Hello everyone, I am looking to see if anyone has lived or has heard if El Salto, Durango or Uruapan, Michoacán are good places for Expats? I have visited these places a few years ago and really liked them. I want to know if they are good ...
I wouldn't hazard a guess about El Salto, but both Uruapan and Durango seem like decent places for a retired expat to spend some time in. Uruapan's National Park alone would keep me interested in the city for at least 6 months. It is ... Read More
Intercultural relationships in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Mexico. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships and ...
I certainly agree with you that the kids and The Poor make up by far the more generous and genuine portion of Mexico, Jonny. Read More
Intercultural relationships in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Mexico. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships and ...
Mexicans happen to be a nationality whose dominant race is considerably different than the dominant race in the US, Jonny. For example, we do not talk of US Anglos of being of a mestizo nation or of being 'La Raza'. You know this ... Read More