MagentaHeart
American looking for information about Mexico
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Lives in San Diego
Speaks English and Beginner Espa帽ol
Registration: 21 November 2015
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 ...
Hi Adson, I understand the concern and confusion over the vaccine efficacy, booster shots etc as I'm immunocompromised and have to pay close attention to all of this. I have not heard anything as low as 42% in Pfizer though. In fact, ... Read More
Expat in Mexico considering relocating by searun
Hello. I'm an American living on the Oaxacan coast these past 5 years. I love Mexico. Change is inevitable, and my slice of paradise made for me a major change. Covid restrictions were ignored in what was a relaxed town with a nice balance of ...
Searun, thank you for sharing this info. I am so sad that this has happened in Puerto Escondido. I had planned on moving somewhere along the Oaxacan coast this Spring but pushed it out a year due to COVID to give both myself and M茅xico more ... Read More
Looking to hire a consultant to help me discover Las Paz and the area. by TravlinMoe
Hello all, I moved to Oaxaca Mexico a year ago and now have the need to be near the big water. I am looking to hire a Spanish/English consultant person to help me navigate the area. I hope to be there in late March 2018 and will wish to perform the ...
Hey Maurice, Did you end up in La Paz? How has it been for you? I鈥檓 also considering it. Genevieve Read More
What do you do to make money to live in Mexico? by 420jon69
Just curious to see what everyone does to earn money that allows you to live in Mexico?
Look into Digital Nomad type jobs. Options include teaching English online, Virtual Assistance etc. Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach, Baja Ca, Mex by paxvobiscum
If you want to live well, in a Pacific coastal town, semi arid, never too hot or cold, no poisonous insects or snakes, about 40 minutes from San Diego USA, tranquil, affordable and safe...then move here. I've travelled all over Mexico, even ...
Ok got the info from my friend. He had major emergency surgery on cysts in his liver. He was jaundiced. This was truly a life saving surgery. Cost him $6,000 out of pocket at a hospital in Ensenada. He had nothing but good things to say about ... Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach, Baja Ca, Mex by paxvobiscum
If you want to live well, in a Pacific coastal town, semi arid, never too hot or cold, no poisonous insects or snakes, about 40 minutes from San Diego USA, tranquil, affordable and safe...then move here. I've travelled all over Mexico, even ...
I know someone in San Diego who crossed the border to go to the hospital in Ensenada. They paid out of pocket for a major emergency surgery. Don鈥檛 remember the cost. Will ask and post. I myself have a great dentist in Tijuana and will be ... Read More
US Passport Card by First Last
When I renewed my US Passport in MX I also applied for and received a passport card. Surprisingly, to me, it has its own unique number. I know it can not be used in place of the book passport for entry or exit utilizing air travel. What has been ...
4theloveofsun: It looks like others were able to answer your questions and you've already started your application process! Congrats! Just in case others come across this post in the future, here is the link to apply for SENTRI. ... Read More
US Passport Card by First Last
When I renewed my US Passport in MX I also applied for and received a passport card. Surprisingly, to me, it has its own unique number. I know it can not be used in place of the book passport for entry or exit utilizing air travel. What has been ...
It definitely speeds up getting back into the States on foot. However, I have found the Sentri to be more useful. Sentri line is even faster and it can also be used driving back into the States and also comes with Global Entry for air travel, if ... Read More
Anyone Living In Manzanillo, Mexico? by LinnyLu
Hi! Recently I read how a person can afford to live in Las Brisas, a safe neighborhood near Manzanillo, for $630.00 a month in total expenses. This includes a air conditioned, two bedroom, furnished apartment for $300.00 a month and includes ...
There are no income requirements for a tourist visa, which is good for up to 180 days. There are income requirements for temporary and permanent residency visas. My understanding is that for Temporary it ranges between $1,300-$1,500/month. ... Read More
Anyone Living In Manzanillo, Mexico? by LinnyLu
Hi! Recently I read how a person can afford to live in Las Brisas, a safe neighborhood near Manzanillo, for $630.00 a month in total expenses. This includes a air conditioned, two bedroom, furnished apartment for $300.00 a month and includes ...
Great thread. Travellight thanks for the pharmacy and medication info. Super helpful. Linnylu do you mean Manzanillo or La Manzanilla? I learned recently they are two different towns fairly close together in Mexico. ... Read More
cost of renting, by Wind_Rider
I hear about it being cheap to rent in Mexico,,, then I see for rent on this site... min 1000 USD. one in Mexico city 2500 USD This is outrageous. I could rent cheaper in the USA. If it is this high I will NOT be moving... >???? If they ...
I have found in my online research that, As travel light says, it depends where in Mexico. The more expats and English the more expensive. You can find areas for less than $300/mo. It just depends. It also depends on what kind of lifestyle ... Read More
best vpn to get Hulu and US Netflix? by Western Canadian
Howdy, I'm in Mexico near Puerto Vallarta for the next few months and want to get vpn for US Netflix and Hulu but don't know which vpn service to get. Does anyone know which vpn most people are using to do this? Much appreciate your help
Just an FYI, I use a vpn in the US for KODI and Netflix and Hulu will not work when it鈥檚 turned on. Not sure if that鈥檇 be different in Mexico. 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 ...
I use a VPN in the U.S at home and I know streaming companies such as Netflix and Hulu will not work with the VPN turned on. I'm guessing that is true in Mexico as well. I do have Kodi. Not sure how that would work for news channels though. ... Read More
What do you do to make money to live in Mexico? by 420jon69
Just curious to see what everyone does to earn money that allows you to live in Mexico?
Travelight I took her comment to mean that she is looking into providing telehealth (over the computer through an internet connection) psychological care to people in the US from Mexico. This is how she could make money while living in ... Read More
Update w/Research by Leener
Hello folks, After ongoing research (and much more is needed!!), I've gotten some concrete answers from the consulate and SS. A couple of banks in Mexico are joined with US (BOA & Wells Fargo), or you can use ATM (fees apply). I qualify ...
Sounds like a great plan to me! A wonderful adventure. Since you homeschool and are temporarily storing things in US, you can really explore and take your time. Wish I could travel and explore Mexico that way! When I finally do decide where I ... Read More
Expats in Mazatlan
Thanks for the link sparksmex. Each week I'm doing research on various areas and this week it's Mazatlan!! Read More
What is the Rainy Season like throughout Mexico? by MagentaHeart
Since it is currently rainy season I thought this a good time to ask. I know it will depend on where one is living in Mexico and would love to hear from people in various places. I am especially wondering if it is overcast and rainy all day every ...
Thanks Travellight! This is pretty much what I was hoping to hear. I don't mind the rain, especially when it is warm enough that it feels like walking through a warm shower. But I don't enjoy completely overcast whether for many days in a ... Read More
What is the Rainy Season like throughout Mexico?
Since it is currently rainy season I thought this a good time to ask. I know it will depend on where one is living in Mexico and would love to hear from people in various places. I am especially wondering if it is overcast and rainy all day every ... Read More
Inquiring by Leener
Hello everyone, I was so excited to find this forum. I would be driving from Florida which sounds gutsy just seeing it on the screen! I have so many questions...SS, Medicare, doctors, housing, cost of living, schooling/homeschooling, electronics, ...
Leener and Travellight thank you so so much for your informative responses!! And I apologize for not responding sooner, been an extra crazy week! I am so thrilled to hear that Mexico is more committed to truly healthy and safe produce than the US. ... Read More
Inquiring by Leener
Hello everyone, I was so excited to find this forum. I would be driving from Florida which sounds gutsy just seeing it on the screen! I have so many questions...SS, Medicare, doctors, housing, cost of living, schooling/homeschooling, electronics, ...
Here is a great link someone else provided elsewhere on expat.com to look up and compare cost of living throughout the world. https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/ Here is the fb Families in Mexico group: ... Read More
Inquiring by Leener
Hello everyone, I was so excited to find this forum. I would be driving from Florida which sounds gutsy just seeing it on the screen! I have so many questions...SS, Medicare, doctors, housing, cost of living, schooling/homeschooling, electronics, ...
Hey Leener, I appreciate your post as some of our needs overlap. I too am on SSDI, though I've been considering a move south of the border for many years before I needed SSDI. A few things have happened lately to put me on a path of more ... Read More
Pets in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Mexico have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Mexico? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
ddfleming that is so funny about the "rodent control" fee and your cat. Cats are the best rodent control! Read More
I am moving to Tijuana, Please help.
Have you considered posting your request on Craigslist? If you could find someone with a truck on the US side who has a fast pass and sentri card so they could cross over the borders quickly that would work. You could also post this request in one ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 1st quarter of 2017 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 ...
Failed Mermaid air quality is also a concern of mine. I'd be interested to know what you learn. :) Read More
Top 10 Expat Websites? by tropicalescape
Greetings - I realize this is a rather subjective question but besides are there other "expat" or travel related sites that you utilize for (quality) information...? I will start with the obvious - http://www.google.com and ...
Such great info!! Thank you everyone!! Read More
Property prices in Yucatan
I'd love to learn more about where people like to live in the Yucatan and what the cost of living is (rent, food, transportation, medical care etc.). Read More
moving to veracruz/mexico by palmtree22
I am a retired teacher from the USA am WILL me moving to Mexico in the near future. My plan is to move to a city on the Gulf Coast because I enjoy scuba diving, snorleling, anything to do with the water, plus I enjoy checking out ruins, etc. I have ...
As a newbie I actually appreciate older posts becoming active again. A lot of the info, other than maybe cost of living, is still relevant. This is one I saved just a couple days ago because of the new activity and advice. Read More
Where is best Mexican ocean commnunty for ex pats? by Rolllingstone
Maybe planning a move to Mexico from Canada at least for 5 months a year. Need to know cheap, safe ocean community . Are there others out there who could help? We were thinking of Cabos area, but I know this is in fact an expensive place to live. ...
Wow! Travellight this is all amazing info! So glad to hear my budget is within reason. Campeche is officially on my list of places to look into. I love what you say about organics and had no idea that the organics in the US started in Mexico. So ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 1st quarter of 2017 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 ...
Thanks Travellight! This is great info. Very encouraging. I will do separate searches for the areas I'm interested in and alternative healing offerings. I'm guessing larger expat populations would influence that. So I'll be looking ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 1st quarter of 2017 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 ...
Hi Travellight, To be honest, at this point, I don't have a clear "alternative" medicine idea in my head. Really just some access to people who think outside the box. Homeopathy is safe local remedies is definitely and option. ... Read More
Where is best Mexican ocean commnunty for ex pats? by Rolllingstone
Maybe planning a move to Mexico from Canada at least for 5 months a year. Need to know cheap, safe ocean community . Are there others out there who could help? We were thinking of Cabos area, but I know this is in fact an expensive place to live. ...
Hi Travellight, Good question that I think many would answer differently. In fact even my own answers have shifted and changed over the years. As of today, I would like an area where I can live amongst the locals with some expats. Not overly ... Read More
Where is best Mexican ocean commnunty for ex pats? by Rolllingstone
Maybe planning a move to Mexico from Canada at least for 5 months a year. Need to know cheap, safe ocean community . Are there others out there who could help? We were thinking of Cabos area, but I know this is in fact an expensive place to live. ...
Great info! Thanks everyone. Even like the side convo about sweets. Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 1st quarter of 2017 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 ...
Hi all. I've been in the background of expat.com for a while. Been feeling the expat pull more lately and thought I'd introduce myself. I've had a deep desire to live abroad most of my life. I travelled and lived in Guatemala for 5 ... Read More
Considering moving to Mexico need advice by Eypicanmeraty
Hey everyone. I need some help.My husband and I are considering moving to Mexico. I am from the US and my husband is an Egyptian national. He doesn't have a US green card. So from what I've read online he would have to get a residence visa. from my ...
This is a great question damean64 that I'd like to know the answer to as well. Very different topic from the original thread so maybe start a new thread. I think there is even a Rosarito forum?? Read More