adson
American expat in Mexico
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New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 your ...
Where in Colima, Colima can I find a buyer for used (second-hand) kitchen appliances?I have been to the Colima section of expat.com and there is very little current usage.Do you know of a net location to get this answer? Thanks. Read More
Banking For Seniors in Mexico by adson
Which bank issues a credit card without the advanced age limitation?It appears all banks in Mexico do not allow the needed credit card for seniors to function in today's world.
Forget about it!聽 聽Seniors are no longer of value to the banking system.聽 Why?Because they have become a financial hazard due to age and death.It's all about money and risk percentages.聽聽 Read More
Banking For Seniors in Mexico by adson
Which bank issues a credit card without the advanced age limitation?It appears all banks in Mexico do not allow the needed credit card for seniors to function in today's world.
Good news.聽 How and who to contact and where?聽聽Question;聽 How old a senior are you?聽 聽 Is there a limit to age?Thanks for the help. Read More
Banking For Seniors in Mexico by adson
Which bank issues a credit card without the advanced age limitation?It appears all banks in Mexico do not allow the needed credit card for seniors to function in today's world.
Unfortunately, the Mexican bank policy is to not give Mexican credit cards to seniors聽whether they are citizens of Mexico or not.聽 A citizen can have a perfect credit rating and having spent large purchse amounts in the past still denied a ... Read More
Banking For Seniors in Mexico by adson
Which bank issues a credit card without the advanced age limitation?It appears all banks in Mexico do not allow the needed credit card for seniors to function in today's world.
They tell me that once you have a credit card and are over age, by Mexican law the bank cannot cancel your account, specially if have good credit standing.Is that true?聽 And, by what rule? Read More
Banking For Seniors in Mexico
Which bank issues a credit card without the advanced age limitation?It appears all banks in Mexico do not allow the needed credit card for seniors to function in today's world. 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 ...
What to do now that the "Effectiveness" of the so called vaccines is disappearing rapidly? Example: Pfizer dropped to 42% this week. Others are dropping significantly as well. The information is changing daily and much of it is ... Read More
The lessons of the crisis in Mexico by Lo茂c
Hello everyone, While there is still a certain amount of uncertainty in our lives, the situation seems to be beginning to change in Mexico and globally. We have had to show courage, tenacity and even ingenuity in many areas, in the way we work, ...
Resurgence in the fall? How about now? Two Weeks After Residents Flooded Bars, Wisconsin Sees Record Number of COVID-19 Cases, Deaths MAY 28, 2020 BY JOHN WRIGHT 18 <towleroad.com> Read More
The lessons of the crisis in Mexico by Lo茂c
Hello everyone, While there is still a certain amount of uncertainty in our lives, the situation seems to be beginning to change in Mexico and globally. We have had to show courage, tenacity and even ingenuity in many areas, in the way we work, ...
It麓s not over. Latest news on-line for this weekend for Mexico. Maybe we shouldn麓t be putting our heads in the sand? Saturday breaks record with 3,329 new Covid cases; total reaches 68,620 More than 6,000 new cases were added to the ... Read More
Following your life partner in Mexico by Lo茂c
Hi everyone, If love can move mountains, it also makes people move abroad, in countries such as Mexico. Following your life partner in a country with different customs and rules is an act of absolute trust and may require a period of ...
Life partners in our 58th year having moved to Mexico 25 years ago, and have had a great life experience here. Preparation: Trial vacations to areas you might want to live. Example: Many have moved to Mexico and can麓t adjust to the new ... 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 ...
Well, go for a walk. Be aware of others eye contact and a recognition smile. That is a potential invitation to pursue the next move. You won麓t be lonely for very long, however, be very cautious that you are not falling into some form of ... Read More
Cooking like a local in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Mexico. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy to ...
Try this site for extraordinary cooking tips from a cooking teacher in Mexico. Saludos! <cocinaculinario.tumblr.com> Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Mexico by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Mexico? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...
There was also a minimum annual income to be verified by them Every Year for five years. Rules have definitely changed over the years so the best advice is to find out what are your Local requirements for compliance. It has become a bit more ... Read More
Backlash against US citizens in Mexico since the election? by CaribeGal
For those of you from the US and already in Mexico, I am curious as to whether you have experienced any negative comments or other forms of backlash against US citizens following the election, given the president-elect's comments about Mexicans ...
What is a discount card and how to obtain? Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 4th quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don聮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 ...
As an expat I am trying to discover how to stay healthy with the best drinking water. Bottled water is an unknown. Purification of well water with a filtration system is what people have recommended. However, nobody has said what the best of ... Read More
WATER?Reverse Osmosis system by adson
What is the best Reverse Osmosis system available in Mexico and who does the installation?
I live near the pacific ocean in central Mexico. I would like an under counter R.O. system that gives me healthy drinking water. The street water is quite muddy. So, I have been looking for a system with at least five stages of filtration plus ... Read More
WATER?Reverse Osmosis system
What is the best Reverse Osmosis system available in Mexico and who does the installation? Read More
Best Drinking Water?
Can the reverse osmosis process with UV provide good healthy water from city untreated water at the street to the home? What is the best reliable brand? Read More
Best Drinking Water?
What, why and How? Street water and wells need cleaning, but what is the best and safest healthiest method? Otherwise, buy expensive bottled water in plastic? Questionable quality? What has been your experience? Read More
Making phone calls in Mexico by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Mexico, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Mexico? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
To wkramer: You have a VPN that allows you access to USA programming, however, what is the cost of those sites that stream to you in Mexico. Is it free? Read More
What do you like the most in Mexico? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Mexico? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Mexico and the reason why you enjoy your ...
What I like most in Mexico is the availability of the finest tequilas. There is one marca that I enjoy more than any of the others, and of course the only way to drink really good tequila is straight and very slow, and that is Don Julio. Read More
Where Do I want to live? by gudgrief
I have been living in Zacatecas, Zac for 7 years and enjoyed it immensely. But the years are catching up with me and the 7900' altitude and hilly terrain are wearing on me. The cold winters are getting to me too. Ideally, I like a place at ...
I built a very private house next to the Colima river for retirement a couple of years back. Health issues sent me packing to hospitals in Guadalajara and now the house is for sale at one half the cost of construction and land. Unfortunately, I am ... Read More
Moving to SMA by villagemedrim555
Hello everybody, My name is Nour, I am currently living in Laguna Beach, CA. I am a chef/owner of a small gourmet restaurant, and trained Architect-Interior designer. at the age of 57 while I still have a lot of energy to enjoy the golden years of ...
If you get the time to check out one of the best food blogs in Mexico try -cocinaculinario.tumblr.com and enjoy the experiences of a fellow traveler. Read More
Moving within Mexico - Any Contacts for Domestic Moving Companies? by leeazon
Considering a move from Playa del Carmen to elsewhere in Mexico....possibly San Miguel. Does anyone have info/recommendations or contact for domestic moving companies? We don't have a lot of stuff but more than we could carry on a plane. ...
Try SEYMI. They have moved me throughout Mexico as well as from the USA. Very reasonable and likable. They have a lot of experience. Read More