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952craig20

952craig20

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Registration: 04 July 2015

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9 years ago
rubytue60

What to do Christmas Day in Puerto Vallerta? by rubytue60

Hi All - My 20-year-old daughter and I will be arriving in PV on Christmas Eve and spending three glorious weeks in the area. This is our third time there but never at the holiday season. Can anyone advise us as to what we may do or who to network ...

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I am coming back to PV on the 23rd. I would be willing to meet up with you. I live and teach in Vallarta. I would be happy to show you around or just answer any questions you have. Besides going around Vallarta making a day trip to San Sebastian ... Read More

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9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2nd 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 ...

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I am also interested in meeting people who know more about the Mexican health care system. I have just this month gotten a Curp card and a Nut number? etc. I do not know anything yet about , the popular something, forgot what it called I have a ... Read More

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9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2nd 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 ...

952craig20

HI. I have just moved from San Luis Potosi to Puerto Vallarta to teach at the British American school. I will be teaching Social Studies, Business at the high school level and English at the 7th grade level. I am interested in meeting fellow ... Read More

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10 years ago

Would like to meet fellow expats who live in Puerto Vallarta

Hi. My name is Craig. I am moving to Puerto Vallarta on August 10, 2016 from San Luis Potosi. I have accepted a high school teaching position at the British American Collegio (Private High School). I would like to meet as many local Puerto ... Read More

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10 years ago
blondee

Thinking about moving to Lake Chapala for retirement- from San Diego by blondee

I am living in San Diego and looking forward to retirement. I am seriously thinking about mexico. I used to cross the border back in my youth when things were so much different. Spent a few vacations in Puerto Vallarta. I want simple and happy ...

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Of all the places you could chose. Chapala is the one city you would definitely need a car because it is so spread out and has the least amount of bus service. Read More

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10 years ago
blondee

Thinking about moving to Lake Chapala for retirement- from San Diego by blondee

I am living in San Diego and looking forward to retirement. I am seriously thinking about mexico. I used to cross the border back in my youth when things were so much different. Spent a few vacations in Puerto Vallarta. I want simple and happy ...

952craig20

Yes you can ride a bike but remember a lot of your riding will be up steep hills. I personally became bored in SMA because it is not near the ocean. In my opinion Puerto Vallarta is a better choice because you have all the coastal towns to visit ... Read More

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10 years ago
Priscilla

Expand your social circle in Mexico by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Moving to Mexico means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one develop a ...

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I have lived in an interior city here in Mexico. I found teaching part time for a language school opened a lot of doors to people. Also, I took interest in my neighbors jobs and social outlets. One is a lawyer and the other is a conductor of one of ... Read More

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10 years ago
Priscilla

Tips and advice to thrive in Mexico by Priscilla

Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Mexico? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...

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Hi I don't think that adapting to living in Mexico is very hard. Ok tintorerias (dry cleaners do not open till 10 nor do laundries). The brands are different in the grocery store but the prices are lower. Electronics are higher so purchase a ... Read More

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10 years ago
kabilank87

Expat entrepreneurs living in Monterrey : by kabilank87

Hi, I am looking to start my own business in Monterrey. I looking to be in contact with other expat entrepreneurs to get some suggestions regarding starting the business, especially in the area of visa and company registration. If there are any ...

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THE SIMPLIEST WAY TO MAKE MONEY AS A RETIREE IN MX LEGALLY IS TO TEACH ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE. THERE ARE PLENTY OF SCHOOLS AND LOTS OF JOBS. WHY HASSLE WITH A BUSINESS? Read More

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10 years ago
nikolas4squid

US Medicare payments while living in Mexico by nikolas4squid

Hi, I noticed that some US expats mention going back to the US for certain medical procedures. This led me to wonder what people do about their Medicare payments in the US while living in Mexico. I assume paying for Part A is a done deal (or is ...

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I go back to the USA for eye procedures and use the dentists in Mexico to clean my teeth, filling, I have scratches on both corneas because of sand in my face. So I am going to a USA eye surgeon for this so it depends on the problem. Read More

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10 years ago
bassman11

moved to Cancun one month ago. by bassman11

From U.S.A. Was living in Montego Bay Jamaica for 8 mos. Came to Mexico to stay.Starting out in Cancun. Very affordable to live here on Social Security. Don't like the city(Centro) much. Too noisy, car pollution. Will probably move soon, if ...

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Hi. I live in San Luis Potosi, MX. I have a few questions about Playa Del Carmen. My questions are 1. What is the typical rent of a one bedroom apartment in an okay neighborhood. I pay $4,800 pesos now. 2. Is there a Home Depo, Walmart, Cineapolis ... Read More

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10 years ago
Julien

Best cities to live in Mexico by Julien

Hi, It聮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 ...

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Maztlan,PV, Playa del Carmen. Forget San Miguel because it is too tourististy and over priced. Also forget Lake Chapala (too cold, too boring, too far away from hospitals, movie theaters, Home Depo and Office Max. Read More

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10 years ago
sanluisdavid

Costs Associated With Move to Playa Del Carmen by sanluisdavid

Hello, We are contemplating move to Playa del Carmen to live a better lifestyle at a lower cost than what we have here in San Diego, CA. I recently signed up for Obamacare here and our cost is $755/month for just basic health insurance. I was ...

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It all depends on the ages of you family about health insurance. If you are under 65 rates will be around $100 to $150 plus or minus for basic plans. Private plans are available too. Google Mexico Family health plans and all the information you need ... Read More

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10 years ago
bassman11

moved to Cancun one month ago. by bassman11

From U.S.A. Was living in Montego Bay Jamaica for 8 mos. Came to Mexico to stay.Starting out in Cancun. Very affordable to live here on Social Security. Don't like the city(Centro) much. Too noisy, car pollution. Will probably move soon, if ...

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Hi. I am pretty sure Mexico requires a SS check of $1,100 to enter the country. So if you get just $680 or $728, $780 etc. you can not enter and stay. Read More

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10 years ago
Julien

Best cities to live in Mexico by Julien

Hi, It聮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 ...

952craig20

Hi. There are a lot of opportunities for low pay but intellectually engaging employment all over Mexico even in the most remote areas. What is it. Teach English as a second language, no experience required. Language companies vary but Interlinqua is ... Read More

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10 years ago

Finding work when arriving

Ask your Mexican consulate or Embassy. Expect to leave and message and they will call you back. On your phone message leave best time for return calls. It is very unlikely you will get someone on the phone. They like to return calls not take calls. ... Read More

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10 years ago
alleycat1

Hello. Does anyone live in the city of San Luis Potosi? by alleycat1

I also live in Mexicali. I would love to here from anyone living in Mexico. I have been traveling in central Mexico and as far as the Pacific coast , Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo, Iztapa by car from San Luis Potosi where I stay 5 months a year for 2 ...

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Hey Alley Cat. I live and teach English at Berlitz on Carranza here is San Luis Potosi. How are you. What in the world are you doing in SLP. Are you teaching English? The only American English speakers are teachers. It appears you are doing ... Read More

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10 years ago

Indoor cat acceptance???

No the there is a standard procedure to bring cats, dogs, birds etc into MX. Google it. Talk to your consulate, Or get the kindle book Moving to Chapala, Excellent and cheap. I have not financial interest. Read More

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10 years ago
Rolllingstone

Best place to live in Mexico when its Winter in Canada? by Rolllingstone

My wife and I are looking at wintering in Mexico for 5 months or so during cold winter here in Canada. We love the ocean as we are both sailors, so renting on or near the ocean is very important. Also we are wanting a community that is away from the ...

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Merida would be my suggestion also to meet all your requirements. It is a large but laid back colonial town near the ocean But far enough from the beach to not suffer as did PV during a severe tropical storm. I live in San Luis Potosi now but even ... Read More

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10 years ago
amazinggraes

looking for friends by amazinggraes

before I move to Mexico. I want to know everything. how much it costs to live there? what there is to do? what is requirements for pets

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Fast answers. Costs, about half of the USA. Often less. Hair cuts are about 100 pesos,$7) versus $18 to $22 dollars. Pets read the Consulate directions. To learn Spanish take the easy way. Buy Pimsleur MP3's for your smartphone and do a half ... Read More

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10 years ago
Julien

New members of Mexico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien

Newbie on 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 your expat projects ...

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Hi Guanajuato International Airport is two hours from SMA. Yes, you can catch a first class bus to SMA. You will enjoy the town. Please realize it will take you about three months to make enough friends to feel like you have made a good move once ... Read More

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10 years ago
Julien

New members of Mexico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien

Newbie on 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 your expat projects ...

952craig20

Hi you will like San Miguel de Allende. It wil take you about three months to feel like you have the beginnings of a circle of friends if you volunteer to help out at different events sponsored by expats. As far a RX's, if they are for ... Read More

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10 years ago
alleycat1

Hello. Does anyone live in the city of San Luis Potosi? by alleycat1

I also live in Mexicali. I would love to here from anyone living in Mexico. I have been traveling in central Mexico and as far as the Pacific coast , Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo, Iztapa by car from San Luis Potosi where I stay 5 months a year for 2 ...

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SALVADOR ESTRADA IS MY EL EFFE TO BE. I GET ALONG WITH HIM QUITE WELL WITHOUT TRYING. COULD HAVE WORKED AT MANY OTHER SCHOOLS BUT SALVADOR EMPRESSED ME THE MOST. ALSO, I STRONGLY BELIEVE IN THE BERLITZ METHOD OF TEACHING A SECOND LANGUAGE VIA ... Read More

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10 years ago
alleycat1

Hello. Does anyone live in the city of San Luis Potosi? by alleycat1

I also live in Mexicali. I would love to here from anyone living in Mexico. I have been traveling in central Mexico and as far as the Pacific coast , Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo, Iztapa by car from San Luis Potosi where I stay 5 months a year for 2 ...

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HI I WILL ARRIVE ON AUGUST 25. MY NEW BOSS IS GOING TO HELP ME FIND A PLACE TO LIVE. I AM SERIOUSLY THINKING ABOUT LIVING WITH A LOCAL HOME OWNER JUST TO IMMERSE MYSELF IN THE CULTURE AND IMPROVE UPON THE FOUR YEARS OF LANGUAGE TRAINING I HAVE IN ... Read More

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10 years ago
Sonja123

Looking for teaching Spanish in Cancun by Sonja123

I am looking for teaching Spanish in Cancun. He speaks German, Czech, Slovak, Polish. I will be grateful for the information.

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I WOULD CONTACT ON LINE THE LANGUAGE COMPANY CALLED PIMSLEUR TO SEE IF THEY HAVE A GERMAN NATIVE LANGUAGE SYSTEM TEACHING SPANISH. TO DO THIS I WOULD GO TO GOOGLE DUTCHLAND, AND ONE ON GOOGLE GERMANY ASK IN GERMAN LANGUAGE DOES PIMSLEUR HAVE A ... Read More

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10 years ago
Sonja123

Looking for teaching Spanish in Cancun by Sonja123

I am looking for teaching Spanish in Cancun. He speaks German, Czech, Slovak, Polish. I will be grateful for the information.

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THE LANGUAGE SCHOOL INTERLINGUAL HAS A SCHOOL IN CANCUN. IT DOES NOT PAY WELL BUT DOES HAVE AN EXCELLENT 6 WEEK NEW TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM THAT IS EXCELLENT. TRY BERLITZ, WALL STREET, HARMON HALL SCHOOLS. BERLITZ COULD USE HIS SERVICES TO TEACH ... Read More

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10 years ago
kathymachir

We are expats from California, now living in San Miguel de Allende by kathymachir

After many years in the interior design industry, retirement at the end of 2010 was welcome. Selling house, auto and many household furnishings, we moved south to San Miguel de Allende with a highly condensed list of possessions. Immediately ...

952craig20

Hi I am living in San Luis Potosi MX about 5 hrs by autobus from you. I live on a little less than 3K a month. I have visited SMA for 5 days. It seemed nice but I kinda of got the feeling there is not much to do there. in SLP I teach English as a ... Read More

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11 years ago
Nomaah

How is your climate, is it too hot or cold? by Nomaah

How is your climate, is it too hot or cold.

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I am moving to Mexico, San Luis Potosi, to teach English for a year. I then want to retire to Lake Chapla. As a widower, how long do you think a fairly out going person would reqire to meet enough people to start to fit in there? I spent 3 weeks in ... Read More

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11 years ago
banat4

Anyone from Mazatlan ? by banat4

Is there anybody from Mazatlan? Thank you.

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Hi. I will be living in San Luis Potosi working for Berlitz. Berlitz has a school in Mazatlan and I may want to transfer at sometime in the future so I thought I would write. Do you like Mazatlan better than PV? Is Mazatlan less expensive than PV. ... Read More

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11 years ago
OmatPacheco

reallocating to Mexico by OmatPacheco

Hi, I am originally from Mexico, but currently in the USA. Nonetheless, I am moving to back to Mexico, Queretaro within few weeks. Since I was a foreigner in the USA for 5 yeas, I now appreciate diversity and love meeting people from all over the ...

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Hi. I would like to read why you like SMA more than Chapala. I visited SMA for 11 days and became bored. I kept thinking "this town really needs and ocean". To me SMA is just a Mexican Solvang town. (Solvang is a Swedish tourtist town just ... Read More

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11 years ago
William Risbourg

Is it possible to live in San Miguel on $700. a month? by William Risbourg

Hi; I'm bill from New Orleans. I'm wondering if it's possible to live in San Miguel on $700. a month?

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Yes you can but not well. Here is how you can do it. 1. Rent from someone who has an extra bed room. I did this in SMA area about 10 long blocks from the major cathral in town. I paid $250 USD.I found the man as a referral from a hotel who sometimes ... Read More

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11 years ago
OmatPacheco

reallocating to Mexico by OmatPacheco

Hi, I am originally from Mexico, but currently in the USA. Nonetheless, I am moving to back to Mexico, Queretaro within few weeks. Since I was a foreigner in the USA for 5 yeas, I now appreciate diversity and love meeting people from all over the ...

952craig20

Hi I would contact the Lake Chapala Society directly by phone. The number can be googled and they respond back quickly by email. When you get there it will feel a little like Palm Beach, Florida. There is a book you can down load on your smart ... Read More

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11 years ago
OmatPacheco

reallocating to Mexico by OmatPacheco

Hi, I am originally from Mexico, but currently in the USA. Nonetheless, I am moving to back to Mexico, Queretaro within few weeks. Since I was a foreigner in the USA for 5 yeas, I now appreciate diversity and love meeting people from all over the ...

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Omat. Thank you for replying. If you are moving in 3 weeks that is about the first week of August. I will be in SLP the 4th week of August. I will send you an email when I firm up my plans to head south. I live in Louisville KY at present. The ... Read More

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952craig20 replied to a thread
11 years ago
OmatPacheco

reallocating to Mexico by OmatPacheco

Hi, I am originally from Mexico, but currently in the USA. Nonetheless, I am moving to back to Mexico, Queretaro within few weeks. Since I was a foreigner in the USA for 5 yeas, I now appreciate diversity and love meeting people from all over the ...

952craig20

Hi I have excepted a English as a Second Language position with Berlitz. I taught for 7 years after I retired as a marketer of orthopedic implants. I have studied Spanish via Pimsleur and Learn a Second Language in you Car. So, to really improve ... Read More

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952craig20 replied to a thread
11 years ago
alleycat1

Hello. Does anyone live in the city of San Luis Potosi? by alleycat1

I also live in Mexicali. I would love to here from anyone living in Mexico. I have been traveling in central Mexico and as far as the Pacific coast , Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo, Iztapa by car from San Luis Potosi where I stay 5 months a year for 2 ...

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Do you live in SLP now (july 2015)? Read More

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11 years ago
alleycat1

Hello. Does anyone live in the city of San Luis Potosi? by alleycat1

I also live in Mexicali. I would love to here from anyone living in Mexico. I have been traveling in central Mexico and as far as the Pacific coast , Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo, Iztapa by car from San Luis Potosi where I stay 5 months a year for 2 ...

952craig20

Hi I am moving to SLP in late August 2015. I will be teaching English at the Berlitz school. I will also be a Spanish student at the school. I am looking to connect with people in SLP just to make moving to the town less lonely. However, I will have ... Read More

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952craig20 joined Mexico expat community
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