Thinking of moving to Mexico.

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4 years ago

Doing research on a possible permanent move to Mexico to retire.聽 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 conditioning.聽 Would appreciate any assistance. Move dates October 2021.

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konablacksand Member

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4 years ago

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 her bldg is vacant since it is predominantly a 2nd home to many. I think you're taking the right approach by renting.

Guest678 Guest

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4 years ago

Appreciate your follow up so much.

聽 I am targeting October or November for 2 weeks to a month and then longer after that once I get my bearings.聽 How much a month for a fully furnished internet air conditioning and is it close to the beach on on the beach? I might down the road consider a permanent move. Thank you for your feed back onthe renting.聽 Is it safe there for a single? I have read that the "golden" are of Mazatlan is the larges ex pat community.

konablacksand Member

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4 years ago

Hi Heather. Sent you a pm to you. I think I can help.

Guest678 Guest

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4 years ago

Hello Heather, Welcome.聽 I suggest you research the Lake Chapala / Ajijic area if you want to stay out of the humidity.聽 We have lived here 4 years.聽 Also there are some really good facebook groups that can answer your questions about the area.聽聽Good luck with your planning and research.

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

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4 years ago

heather38 wrote:
Doing research on a possible permanent move to Mexico to retire.聽 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 conditioning.聽 Would appreciate any assistance. Move dates October 2021.

The search function on this website is somewhat archaic, but a one or two word search from the Mexico forum page will pull up a number of previous posts that might be helpful for you.

For example, on the Mexico forum main page, I searched for "Lake Chapala" and got this result

Here is a search result for Mazatlan

I hope some of that is helpful

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4 years ago

Hi Julie, If I am not mistaken, the elevation is quite high there although it looks beautiful.聽 The weather sounds more temperate and cooler as well. I really want to be by the ocean; life long dream to live by ocean.

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konablacksand Member

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4 years ago

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

Guest678 Guest

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4 years ago

Excuse my delay in getting back to you Kona.聽 Appreciate you connecting with me as a contact. I have heard that July and August are unbearable.

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4 years ago

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I have heard that in Mazatlan the humidity is a bit better in fall than PV.聽 I am thinking of Mazatlan has the spot for me.

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Billyjoek Active member

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4 years ago

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Dave and I have chosen Mazatlan聽 and will be spending our first winter there this coming winter. We bought 3 condos 4 years ago. We love the city, the people, the food the weather. There are Americans and Canadians around but it鈥檚 easy to embrace the people from the city. We have friends there already just from our stays. Weather is great, even in summer. We just got back from a June trip. Weather hot but the ocean breeze is beautiful. And ocean is warm this time of year. Mazatlan is primarily a destination for Mexican citizens for long weekends and holiday trips. For a future permanent move start investigating how you do it. Visa process has multiple steps. English is spoken most everywhere. It鈥檚 a great place. You will love it. Shrimp capital of the world.

konablacksand Member

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4 years ago

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You forgot the one big negative about Mazatlan...BANDA !!! LOL

konablacksand Member

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4 years ago

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Yeah Heather it's pretty hot but like anything, you'll acclimate.

aliceah Active member

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4 years ago

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I love Huatulco Santa Cruz Crucecito because I like the calm water in the bays. There is an active expat community here. Safe for single woman like myself. Just checked temperature to compare Huatulco to Manzalan聽聽 Huatulco 91聽 61percent humidity wind 9 mph聽聽 Manzalan 88聽聽70 percent humidity. wind 11 mph.

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