philforrester1
Canadian looking for information about Mexico
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Registration: 09 November 2010
Cheapest cities in Mexico by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Budget is an important consideration when moving to Mexico. Ideally, expats would settle down in a city in Mexico where the cost of living is low but where they could also enjoy a decent quality of life. Would you be able to give ...
Hola I have lived in Playa a year and found a fairly inexpensive apartment at $385 usd. There are so many wealthy new developments going up its driving me to go elsewhere though. What part s of Baja and Yucatan do you recommend? I've tried ... Read More
180 day visit by Daniel_T
As a U.S. citizen, how do I visit for a 180 day period? What is the longest I can stay with just a passport?
Have not heard many good reports on Belize. No wish to visit the place Read More
180 day visit by Daniel_T
As a U.S. citizen, how do I visit for a 180 day period? What is the longest I can stay with just a passport?
Same deal down here in Costa Rica. Except only 90 Dias. Lv for 3 days. Panama re enter Read More
Move to Guanajuato, Guanajuato by tcstoker
I have never been there, so I need so help. I will be arriving by air (Leon), no car, and need to find a convenient apartment in the Centro. I will apply for FM3 in Washington DC the week prior. How long do it take to get the FM3? Can I continue ...
Guanajuato was recently rate d one of the lowest cost of living in Mx! Read More
2014 Homicide Statistics State by State by maryellen1952
www.inegi.org.mx/saladeprensa/boletines/2015/especiales/especiales2015_07_4.pdf
Hola Why stay in that area? big country out thereand safer places Buena Suerte Philipe Read More
Moving to Playa del Carmen by 5demayo
Looking for mixed couples (I'm mexican married to a USA citizen) already living in Playa del Carmen so my husband can have someone to speak English when we there....
Hola sounds like nice place but to large for me just need i bed/bath Gracias Philip thanks for letting me know Read More
Moving to Playa del Carmen by 5demayo
Looking for mixed couples (I'm mexican married to a USA citizen) already living in Playa del Carmen so my husband can have someone to speak English when we there....
$350 -450 US $ a month for 6 months I know the area a nice quitte fishing /tourist spot Gracias Philip in Ontario Also like Valladolid Read More
Moving to Playa del Carmen by 5demayo
Looking for mixed couples (I'm mexican married to a USA citizen) already living in Playa del Carmen so my husband can have someone to speak English when we there....
Hola I am looking for affordable 6 month rental around Playa or Puerto Moreles areas Any ideas? Gracia Philipe Read More
Is Cancun city safe to live in? by only1chellem
I'm considering moving to Cancun city but want to know if it's safe. Also, what area or zone of Cancun is nice but affordable?
Playa has plenty of shopping The Mega and Wal MArt for a basics and a few other giant box stores Costco! and it is a cheap bus ride in first class bus to Cancun Merida has a much richer non tourist culture and better prices /architecture ... Read More
Is Cancun city safe to live in? by only1chellem
I'm considering moving to Cancun city but want to know if it's safe. Also, what area or zone of Cancun is nice but affordable?
There is a local paper that has rentals advertised and also bulletin boards around Read More
Is Cancun city safe to live in? by only1chellem
I'm considering moving to Cancun city but want to know if it's safe. Also, what area or zone of Cancun is nice but affordable?
Hola I lived there 5 months and never had problem Lived west of beach about 5 blocks $350.00 a month in small departamento near Mega store Moms bar is good place to meet gringos in area for info Read More
Is Cancun city safe to live in? by only1chellem
I'm considering moving to Cancun city but want to know if it's safe. Also, what area or zone of Cancun is nice but affordable?
Hola you mean north of Playa or Cancun? Read More
Is Cancun city safe to live in? by only1chellem
I'm considering moving to Cancun city but want to know if it's safe. Also, what area or zone of Cancun is nice but affordable?
I have heard a lot of rape reports there. Playa Del Carmen is safer Read More
move to Plata Del Carmen in June by Lholcomb
Hola! I am getting ready to move to Plata Del Carmen in June and have so many questions. I would love to have a contact that I can correspond with to help me in my move. I need to find a small apartment and would like to know the best way to go ...
You mean PLAYA del Carmen? Go to Face book or google Mom's Bar Jurgen the German owner is the connection to help you orient I rented a place for $300 a month from a ex pat Cuban guy I can give you his number right in center of town Playa is ... Read More
Living in Yucatan by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in Yucatan, or you used to work and live in Yucatan. [b]Share your expat experience![/b] How would you describe life in Yucatan? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it ...
Hola amigo lots of good music and fun places there for sure Read More
Living in Yucatan by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in Yucatan, or you used to work and live in Yucatan. [b]Share your expat experience![/b] How would you describe life in Yucatan? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it ...
Yes Playa has much to offer. Yurgen ,who owns the well known Moms Bar lived in Beilze 7 years and got tired of nothing much happening culturally and infrastructure too. Hondura has one of highest murder rates gangs and all I've heard. Nicaragua is ... Read More
Living in Yucatan by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in Yucatan, or you used to work and live in Yucatan. [b]Share your expat experience![/b] How would you describe life in Yucatan? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it ...
Tulum and Akumal are nice places but again a lot of tourists. North of Playa is a small fishing village w/ lots of Canadians quiet /safe called Puerto Moreles they have an English bookstore AlmaLibra.com for connections. I like city on the coast ... Read More
Living in Yucatan by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in Yucatan, or you used to work and live in Yucatan. [b]Share your expat experience![/b] How would you describe life in Yucatan? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it ...
Hola Senor No I have visited Merida a few times,stayed at Casa Satiago . It is much less touristy than Playa Also less expensive, lots of x-pats I like it. Playa has too many tourists, is expensive , but can be a lot of fun and right on ocean ... Read More
Living in Yucatan by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in Yucatan, or you used to work and live in Yucatan. [b]Share your expat experience![/b] How would you describe life in Yucatan? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it ...
Hola Good experiencedAmerican lawyer has a wonderful B&B in Merida Casa Santiago near el centro Frank he knows everything! Also in Playa del Carmen at Mom's Bar owner Yurgen is German has been there many years a wealth of knowledge Liver ... Read More
Where to live in Mexico by flusaguy
It appears my partner and I might need to move to Mexico. He is Mexican, I am American. I can do my work from anywhere. He will need to work (is hairdresser here in Miami Beach -- high end -- perfect English skills). I am wondering what are best ...
Playa del Carmen is perfect for you close to cancun and very cosmopolitan liberal area Read More
Cancun expats?
Hi I was in Playa del Carmen for 5 months last year and traveled all over . The city of Campeche is a jewel and very cheap to lots of historical architecture /museos, Right on the water/great seafood. Hop a bus and be sure and see it I staye dat ... Read More
Banking in Mexico by Yud
Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in Mexico? [b]What about their facilities they offer?[/b] For example: [i][Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout the ...
Hola HSBC is huge and has everything and atms all over. Also ScotiaBank (Canadian) well established Both excellent and multinational too Read More
A Canuck in Mexico
I would personally look for a nice area on the outskirts facing the prevailing winds so the pollution does not bother you El Centro has a lot of pollution due to narrow streets and tall building. Philip the part Canuck in Playa Read More
Searching for Spanish Language School in Merida, Yucatan by philforrester1
Ola Do you have any recomendations as to good language school for Spanish in Merida ,anmd also affordable neigborhood to find rental? Gracia Philipe in Canada
Mil Gracias Senora Will check out !! Read More
Rentals in Merida Yucatan by philforrester1
Ola I am looking to find a economical y comido rental apartamento in Merida for enero-abril 2011 or share property w/ others Philip in Ontario
Hello Rulo estoy buscando for un piso pequeno y comodio y ecenomico. Gracias Philip Read More
Rentals in Merida Yucatan
Ola I am looking to find a economical y comido rental apartamento in Merida for enero-abril 2011 or share property w/ others Philip in Ontario Read More
Moving to Playa del Carmen by 5demayo
Looking for mixed couples (I'm mexican married to a USA citizen) already living in Playa del Carmen so my husband can have someone to speak English when we there....
Ola I will try to get in touch when Im there for week in cancun then off to Merida. Im just about same age Aug 47! Read More
Moving to Playa del Carmen by 5demayo
Looking for mixed couples (I'm mexican married to a USA citizen) already living in Playa del Carmen so my husband can have someone to speak English when we there....
Ola Larry I am not there yet ,coming into Cancun Dec 16th .I have been searching for language schools (me espanol is puqueno) There are several in Playa and 1 in Vallladolid. So I will visit them and decide (me gusta mas la playa!) I visited Tulum ... Read More
Moving to Playa del Carmen by 5demayo
Looking for mixed couples (I'm mexican married to a USA citizen) already living in Playa del Carmen so my husband can have someone to speak English when we there....
Ola 5demayo I am coming to playa to take Spanish lessons 4-6 weeks starting in mid Dec or Jan 1 Have any recommendation as to nice posada,hotel or rental apartmentos that are reasonable prices and nice?// Gracias . Maybe see you guys someday ... Read More
Spanish classes and Accommodation in Cancun
Ola Coconut pequeno I was last in isla 30 yrs ago!! Coming down in Dec for Felice Navidad ! and want to stay several months and take spanish classes. Can you give me info on a small apartemento or casita or nice posada to stay that is economico? ... Read More
Yucatan for Six Months...suggestions? by MattBesser
My fiancee and I will be getting married in December and immediately heading to Yucatan for 5 or 6 months to just hang out. We're looking for suggestions on the following: *Accommodation - We would like to rent a small cozy place in a ...
Ola Senora I am Canadian older guy coming down in Dec. Went to Isla 30 yrs ago!! wow time flys. I was interested in rentals or pposada there for a while. What area of town would you recommend for economical rentals . Views are not critical I can ... Read More
Searching for Spanish Language School in Merida, Yucatan
Ola Do you have any recomendations as to good language school for Spanish in Merida ,anmd also affordable neigborhood to find rental? Gracia Philipe in Canada Read More
Living in Hamilton, ON, Canada
I have been in Canada 3 years and find it hard to make close friends w/ Canadians (at least the British types) They are quite polite but distant and aloof and kind of severe and serious people. They wear black a lot!! boring and conformist and that ... Read More