Mel01
American expat in Mexico
Forum posts
73
About me
American
Lives in Ajijic, Jalisco
Speaks English/ little Spanish
Registration: 28 June 2017
Medicare Rules by bscheckner
Regarding Medicare Supplemental Part F, there is some coverage overseas for travel of 60 days. My questions are: 1) Can I come back to the U.S. for 1 day to restart my coverage (under the 60 day rule)? 2) Must I maintain an address in the U.S. ...
Yes as I said I have a USA address . We are close to the border at both places. I can commute back and forth . We can obtain and have the emergency evacuation here . I checked all those things in the advantage plan. I have checked the prices on the ... Read More
Medicare Rules by bscheckner
Regarding Medicare Supplemental Part F, there is some coverage overseas for travel of 60 days. My questions are: 1) Can I come back to the U.S. for 1 day to restart my coverage (under the 60 day rule)? 2) Must I maintain an address in the U.S. ...
Definitely look at a Medicare advantage plan and make sure it provides coverage while traveling and out of the country. Mine has 25000.00 in coverage for emergencies when traveling anywhere out of the country. I have a USA address to keep it . When ... Read More
Exit Visa by First Last
I am flying to the US on Interjet. Two flights. Change planes. I am a Residente Permanente. Cancun to Mexico. Mexico to US When do I obtain the exit visa. Cancun or MX Do I obtain the visa before checking in or after. How far and approx ...
This is totally confusing. I know when you fly out of Mexico you have to go to immigration and get a FMM marked permanent resident. When you fly back they take it from you. Now driving across the border I am told nothing is required going back to ... Read More
USA plated car in Ensenada perm resident by Mel01
Hi all expats. I really need some help here . I need permanent residents who live in Rosarito or Ensenada In Baja California to please help! I am a permanent resident of Mexico I was told to never drive a USA plated car in Mexico it could be ...
I thought so 2 travellite . Mexico federal law should apply to all of Mexico! Permanent resident can鈥檛 drive USA plated car in Mexico period anywhere. I lived in Ajijic and Playa Del Carmen both sides of Mexico. Then I got in a conversation ... Read More
USA plated car in Ensenada perm resident by Mel01
Hi all expats. I really need some help here . I need permanent residents who live in Rosarito or Ensenada In Baja California to please help! I am a permanent resident of Mexico I was told to never drive a USA plated car in Mexico it could be ...
The question here has zero to do with my citizenship or my residency in the USA. A permanent resident of Mexico can not drive a car with American plates, it will be impounded and confiscated if you are caught as fully explained by my attorney in ... Read More
Help finding an apartment or house to rent Playas De Tijuana by therichzone
I鈥檓 looking for a 1 to 2 bedroom furnished apartment or house to rent in Playas De Tijuana - if you have any tips on a place that's available now or in the near future, please let me know. Mucho gracias, Richard
Hi , we are going to Ensenada in same boat as you ! NOTHING! All the rental agents , real estate agents nothing under a couple of grand a month. Then on a Facebook site a suggestion to use air b&b as a contact start . It worked perfectly! Rent ... Read More
USA plated car in Ensenada perm resident by Mel01
Hi all expats. I really need some help here . I need permanent residents who live in Rosarito or Ensenada In Baja California to please help! I am a permanent resident of Mexico I was told to never drive a USA plated car in Mexico it could be ...
You sir a a very smart man and have or will do well in Mexico! Mucho gusto mi amigo Read More
USA plated car in Ensenada perm resident by Mel01
Hi all expats. I really need some help here . I need permanent residents who live in Rosarito or Ensenada In Baja California to please help! I am a permanent resident of Mexico I was told to never drive a USA plated car in Mexico it could be ...
Thanks so much I found the answer there but it鈥檚 not really a answer lol but I am not going to take a chance Please explain what you mean that the matter of Residente Permanentes owning / driving a foreign-plated car in the Vehicle Free Zones ... Read More
USA plated car in Ensenada perm resident by Mel01
Hi all expats. I really need some help here . I need permanent residents who live in Rosarito or Ensenada In Baja California to please help! I am a permanent resident of Mexico I was told to never drive a USA plated car in Mexico it could be ...
Thanks James but there lies the problem, I am a permanent resident and am prohibited by federal law from driving a USA plated car . My immigration attorney told me that. Now I am moving into a free zone in Ensenada and I am getting conflicting ... Read More
USA plated car in Ensenada perm resident by Mel01
Hi all expats. I really need some help here . I need permanent residents who live in Rosarito or Ensenada In Baja California to please help! I am a permanent resident of Mexico I was told to never drive a USA plated car in Mexico it could be ...
Hi James are you a permanent resident of Mexico? I know temporary residency it is ok to drive a USA plated car Read More
USA plated car in Ensenada perm resident
Hi all expats. I really need some help here . I need permanent residents who live in Rosarito or Ensenada In Baja California to please help! I am a permanent resident of Mexico I was told to never drive a USA plated car in Mexico it could be ... Read More
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 ...
Gentrification? Really ? I am so out of this website. Can鈥檛 hit the unsubscribe button fast enough. Read More
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 ...
I lived in Ajijic a couple of years without a car everyday I got up went downtown and was surrounded by expats on the streets, coffee shops , restaurants. Cost of living / houses restaurants everything driven up . Nice 1 bedroom for 650 in off ... Read More
Planning a move by Ljbradley01
Hello all! We will be relocating to the Ensenada area in the next 6 months and am looking for any information/advice I can find. Thank you!
Hi LJ ! We are also going to move to the Ensenada area with in the next month or so. We have lived several places in Mexico, Ajijic and Playa Del Carmen . We need to be in a area which my other half can access VA medical care in San Diego. I will ... Read More
Rosarito or Ensenada? by Mel01
Hi expats , we have lived in Playa Del Carmen and Ajijic. My other half needs to be close enough to get to a VA hospital and medical care center. We are looking at Rosarito VS Ensenada for a home . Can you help here if you are familiar and have ...
Hi James ! Thank you ! I am looking at Rosarito but having problems finding anything but vacation rentals. What is the best way to locate long term rentals in the area? I have a feeling we maybe looking right now in a high season for your area? ... Read More
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 ...
Isn鈥檛 the phrase Mexican culture and a English speaking community kind of a oxymoron? Most expats that want a English speaking community end up in places like Ajijic and SMA. If you want Mexican culture Guadalajara or Merida. I have lived in ... Read More
Rosarito or Ensenada?
Hi expats , we have lived in Playa Del Carmen and Ajijic. My other half needs to be close enough to get to a VA hospital and medical care center. We are looking at Rosarito VS Ensenada for a home . Can you help here if you are familiar and have ... Read More
Please update us on any security situations in the Chapla/Ajijic areas by Texasaaa
My wife and I are considering vacationing in the Lake Chapla and Ajijic area later this year with a focus on selling/renting our home and moving there. Of course we are concerned about security and have read of the past incidents of a rare murder ...
I鈥檓 headed back to Ajijic end of the month. I have been gone for around 6 months. Have things there changed so dramatically? The last time I was there for 6 months , during that time I only heard of one break in . The break in occurred at the ... Read More
ALERT: Playa del Carmen U.S. Consular Agency closed
I don鈥檛 know about other countries but one of the travel guides lists have put Misery, sorry , Missouri as a no travel zone because of the violence there. I think it was Foders. I would definitely go to Mexico before Missouri. Read More
San Miguel de Allende or Lake Chapala ?? by dennissira
Hi all, So what are folks thoughts on San Miguel vs Lake Chapala area? Which is cheaper or what other significant differences between them ?
The plus , there are a lot of gringos, the minus there are a lot of gringos. The plus the weather is mild with humidity, the minus the weather is mild with humidity. The plus there is very little violent crime, the minus there was a violent crime. ... Read More
toilets by Peglove
Is flushing a toilet really prohibited? Or is this only in the outskirts or country areas?
Take care . I rent a very old house in the middle of a very old part of town . The landlord said due to the age of the plumbing ( city and house ) toilet paper will clog the pipes . It is in my lease if the pipes get plugged with toilet paper I will ... Read More
Hurricanes, Bad Weather, Earthquakes
Hi ! I am in Ajijic, pretty sunny a little breeze. Going to the balloon festival in a little while. Read More
How have you dealt with the earthquake
I am in ajijic sorry I didn't know there was a earthquake, hope everyone is all right. I'm from California I probably slept through it. Also lived in Florida wouldn't want to do the hurricane again either. I have been through a 7 ... Read More
Walking everywhere by Peglove
Can someone tell me besides mexico city are there other cities in mexico where one can walk to the grocery,market and stores,since I do not drive?
Just about anywhere is walkable , several very different communities, for that answer I think you need to come and visit Mexico . Lots of walkable places in Mexico. Where do you want to live? Small town like ajijic, city center like Guadalajara or ... Read More
Walking everywhere by Peglove
Can someone tell me besides mexico city are there other cities in mexico where one can walk to the grocery,market and stores,since I do not drive?
I live in Ajijic and don't have a car . Walk to plaza, malecon,. I have a butcher, a deli, seamstress , doctors, pharmaceutical, dozens of restaurants and several small grocery and dollar stores within blocks.Keep in mind if you need to drive ... Read More
Crime rate by BZROAD
We have been hearing on the news that in 2017 the crime rate in Rosarito/Ensenada/Cabo has gone up 130%. They say that it is now the murder capitol of Mexico. We have been planning our retirement to the Ensenada area. This sounds very frightening. ...
The U.K. Should probably add a few races and religions to that warning as well. Case in point the 2 young Indian engineers shot recently in hate crime. Read More
Best place to move in Mexico by Itobys
I am looking for a place to move in Mexico but cannot find a perfect one so far. I went to zihuatanejo this June to explore if I like it. It was too hot, too noisy and too dirty in my opinion. And I am not spoiled American. I am originally from ...
The rainy season in the lake chapala area is June to October, weather is mild. Mountains are very green during rainy season. On the other hand very dry in the months leading up to the rain . Read More
lake chapala
The cost is going to depend on what part of lake Chapala you choose to live in . Look on Facebook lake Chapala rentals, Look at local real estate agencies rentals. That will give you a more realistic idea of different towns and costs. Read More
Crime rate by BZROAD
We have been hearing on the news that in 2017 the crime rate in Rosarito/Ensenada/Cabo has gone up 130%. They say that it is now the murder capitol of Mexico. We have been planning our retirement to the Ensenada area. This sounds very frightening. ...
Ok I just spent 20 minutes looking for anything with specific names, dates of murder or crime involving Americans in Mexico recently. All I got was the one girl who died at the all inclusive resort. Everyone of the recent newspapers I pulled up ... Read More
Cell phone service in San Miguel de Allende by jerobrien
Friends We are planning a move to SMA in the not to distant future. We are wondering what kind of cell phone plan(s) we should have? Obviously we'll need to make local calls, but we'll want to sty in tough with friends and family at home. ...
This is just me , I use my phone / iPad for all my accounts in the states. I honestly just don't trust a joint/ shared public wifi access to my devices that contain this information. I am probably paranoid. Read More
Crime rate by BZROAD
We have been hearing on the news that in 2017 the crime rate in Rosarito/Ensenada/Cabo has gone up 130%. They say that it is now the murder capitol of Mexico. We have been planning our retirement to the Ensenada area. This sounds very frightening. ...
I was sticking to the subject of the post , it was about a government ( USA) warning about crime in Mexico. I don't honestly know any other way but sarcasm to respond, it is so ridiculous, I didn't mean it as wit ( seriously). Never thought ... Read More
Crime rate by BZROAD
We have been hearing on the news that in 2017 the crime rate in Rosarito/Ensenada/Cabo has gone up 130%. They say that it is now the murder capitol of Mexico. We have been planning our retirement to the Ensenada area. This sounds very frightening. ...
We need a way to label sarcasm on this site lol Read More
Crime rate by BZROAD
We have been hearing on the news that in 2017 the crime rate in Rosarito/Ensenada/Cabo has gone up 130%. They say that it is now the murder capitol of Mexico. We have been planning our retirement to the Ensenada area. This sounds very frightening. ...
Joaquinx , sorry my whole post was sarcastic. My point was all the press on the single girls death but the poster can't find specific press on ( again sarcasm) all the tourists murders here. There have been a few of course as there are ... Read More
Crime rate by BZROAD
We have been hearing on the news that in 2017 the crime rate in Rosarito/Ensenada/Cabo has gone up 130%. They say that it is now the murder capitol of Mexico. We have been planning our retirement to the Ensenada area. This sounds very frightening. ...
Well there's a new one ! A state government being vague. One young lady died in Cancun from drinking and it is all over the USA news channels, but oops they forgot to report about all the USA tourists murders! Read More
Crime rate by BZROAD
We have been hearing on the news that in 2017 the crime rate in Rosarito/Ensenada/Cabo has gone up 130%. They say that it is now the murder capitol of Mexico. We have been planning our retirement to the Ensenada area. This sounds very frightening. ...
I am more afraid of the three idiots up the street at a gas station shooting it out than I am the cartel. There are members on this forum who live in the areas that you mentioned, I am sure they will reply. Also there is another active thread on the ... Read More
Crime rate by BZROAD
We have been hearing on the news that in 2017 the crime rate in Rosarito/Ensenada/Cabo has gone up 130%. They say that it is now the murder capitol of Mexico. We have been planning our retirement to the Ensenada area. This sounds very frightening. ...
Again central Florida had 200 murders in 2015 did the USA put out a travel warning for Disney Land? A little while before I moved here from Florida 3 men ( idiots ) got in a argument over who would pay for gas in the monster truck , proceeded to ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
There were over 200 murders in central Florida in 2015 . I don't see anyone putting off their Orlando, Disney vacation. Read More
Inquiry on Canje Process by cc532
Hello, I am exploring permanent residency and interested to learn more about the canje process. What are others' experiences in this matter regarding the average days/weeks required for this part of the process? Getting the visa would not be ...
I have recently inquired with attorney because it is taking so long, travellight is correct about the requirements for letter. I don't believe anything has changed. Read More
Inquiry on Canje Process by cc532
Hello, I am exploring permanent residency and interested to learn more about the canje process. What are others' experiences in this matter regarding the average days/weeks required for this part of the process? Getting the visa would not be ...
Thanks travellite! I ( or ) my attorney and his representative have been there over and over . Heard Same answer next week, and next week over again. Attorney now filing papers on my behalf to require explanation for delay . I'm just glad I ... Read More
Inquiry on Canje Process by cc532
Hello, I am exploring permanent residency and interested to learn more about the canje process. What are others' experiences in this matter regarding the average days/weeks required for this part of the process? Getting the visa would not be ...
I don't know honestly, I have a attorney that does this. I don't know what I would have done if I hadn't have used him . I know what you mean lol I worked for them . Good luck maybe other posters will have suggestions. Read More
Inquiry on Canje Process by cc532
Hello, I am exploring permanent residency and interested to learn more about the canje process. What are others' experiences in this matter regarding the average days/weeks required for this part of the process? Getting the visa would not be ...
Nope , worked for state governments in USA my whole life , no arrests nothing. Approved at Mexican consulate in states no problem. I have a attorney that did it for me here thank goodness. Just fell thru the cracks ? And it has happened to other ... Read More
Inquiry on Canje Process by cc532
Hello, I am exploring permanent residency and interested to learn more about the canje process. What are others' experiences in this matter regarding the average days/weeks required for this part of the process? Getting the visa would not be ...
Everyone says 3 to 4 weeks to complete the process here in Mexico, but that has not been my experience. I applied in the states and received my permenant resident stamp in my passports in a few hours. I applied here in Mexico to complete the process ... Read More
Newbie in Mexico
Start at the beginning, after the first question the rest will all follow lol Read More
Cell phone service in San Miguel de Allende by jerobrien
Friends We are planning a move to SMA in the not to distant future. We are wondering what kind of cell phone plan(s) we should have? Obviously we'll need to make local calls, but we'll want to sty in tough with friends and family at home. ...
I had a USA phone when I came down , cost 50 US dollars a month 2 gigs. Got smart and got at&t Mexico unlimited from / to USA Canada and Mexico, 5 gigs paid for a year worked out to about 19 USA dollars a monthly. Has hot spot and all my apps on ... Read More
rent or buy etc by mexicali
Which is the best option? I have always considered buying to be the way to go but am open to any information that can support renting. Is there anywhere that we should stay away from? Some of the house/condo pricing is really low (50-60k) while ...
I agree. The weather, the neighborhood, the noise. Where in Mexico? All your questions only get answers after you have been there a while. Read More
Hoping to move to Ajijic Spring 2018 by lalbrecht
Hello! My husband John and I are looking forward to moving to Ajijic area in the spring. We stayed here in 2014 for 10 days and have been back here for 20 days. Unfortunately we return to Ontario, Canada July 17th. However, we have decided we want ...
Hola ! I am here in ajijic , arrived in April. I LOVE it here but, I think ( just my opinion) that 2 weeks may not be time to fully form a permanent opinion. It is Mexico, there is no rush, come and rent for awhile. If you fall in love then buy your ... Read More
Interested in health care quality, costs, and insurance in Mexico by bkueck
Hello, I am 64 yrs. old and retired, living in Gainesville, FL . I've always loved traveling and living abroad and Mexico is on my list of possibilities. I'd like to identify health care and insurance costs and quality , preferably, though ...
Most of the people I have meet here in Mexico have IMSS and are single? Were they all married when they got here????????? Can someone here that has IMSS help with this ? Read More
Interested in health care quality, costs, and insurance in Mexico by bkueck
Hello, I am 64 yrs. old and retired, living in Gainesville, FL . I've always loved traveling and living abroad and Mexico is on my list of possibilities. I'd like to identify health care and insurance costs and quality , preferably, though ...
Si gudgrief, all done just waiting for my card . Permanent resident.First thing apply for IMSS and open bank account. Strange someone told me SP was for people who rent only lol. I have found doctors treatment here lower than what my Medicare copay ... Read More
Why have you chosen the place to live that you have chosen. by travellight
People thinking about moving to Mexico often are not sure what would be the best place for them. Those of us who have chosen a place to live in might help with those decisions by sharing our process, Each of us has made a decision to live in a ...
My Spanish is very rusty, being new ( living not visiting) I need Spanish classes and expat support. I don't want to live in a big city ( malls , culture , music etc. )but near one . Weather is big , restaurants and things to do also up there . ... Read More
Interested in health care quality, costs, and insurance in Mexico by bkueck
Hello, I am 64 yrs. old and retired, living in Gainesville, FL . I've always loved traveling and living abroad and Mexico is on my list of possibilities. I'd like to identify health care and insurance costs and quality , preferably, though ...
Now I am confused, I understood that imss was for permanent and temporary visa holders for a fee every year , not just people who are employed ? SP is for non home owners , renters and is free ? I was going to apply for imss after I received my ... Read More
Safety in Mexico by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Mexico? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Yes I can relate , I lived in Palm Springs Ca. I went out to start my car , dead! Opened the hood no battery! That was 1979 . My parents were broken into 3 times in palm springs they put bars on all the windows and doors and bought a Doberman that ... Read More
Safety in Mexico by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Mexico? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Sorry I just tuned in and I am lost? I worked in a job in the USA that addressed inequality ( racial and economic) and discrimination that lead to the violence that we see in our country. Chicago being a excellent ( but only one of many ) examples. ... Read More
New Member by Bestmompajoshre
Hi! My name is Patricia Armstrong and I retired and moved to Mexico City last September. I love everything about Mexico City...the people, the food, the weather, and all the wonderful museums and parks! Unfortunately, the promise of quickly learning ...
Memrise also a free app. Warren Hardy books , tapes , classes also. Don't give up, you are ahead by just starting! Read More
OH MY, TAINTED COCKTAILS! by rubytue60
I do not want to be paranoid but what is going on with the alcohol in Mexico? I am planning long stays in the winters on the Pacific. Not in resorts, but I certainly have my drinks in the evenings at restaurants or on the beach. Is there any ...
Is it strangers ? Is it taxi drivers? Is it alcohol? Is it gum ? Candy ? Where in the region? What did the Florida autopsy say? This is just a few of my questions about that article. Read More
Introduction: Hi All by rmajijic
Hola to all those wanting to become expats. You are a few of the brave that have embarked upon an exciting path. To leave your home country is not for wimps. In many cases it will involve getting rid of all you own and starting a fresh new life. I ...
I will second that. Sometimes the Mexicans here are actually friendlier to the gringos here, than the gringos are to the gringos here lol. I hope that came out right. Read More
The best things to discover in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What have you discovered in Mexico that you would recommend to other expats? Are there any places that you enjoy visiting on the weekends, be it areas of natural beauty or shopping malls? Are there any Mexican dishes that you ...
The best things in Mexico depend on you . For me it's the fresh made little French rolls I buy hot , bolios?, from the little market. The fresh fried Chili's stuffed with cheese. A walk in the beautiful mountain air on the malecon, along the ... Read More
How to save money in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Mexico? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about saving ...
Avoid all things not made in the country. Shop little neighborhood grocery stores, street markets, little dollar stores. Eating out is cheaper here period, but again the small family restaurants with Mexican food. Air B&B has rooms in local ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
We just went thru the application process for a visa at the Orlando fl consulate before we came to Mexico. We were asked if we wanted permanent residency or temporary residency. The income levels for qualifying are very different. From what the ... Read More
Moving to Merida by lesterajijic
My name is Lester and my fianc茅, Barbara and I have leased a colonial style house for three years in Merida and plan to move there the end of July, 2017. We have lived in Ajijic, Jalisco for several years and look forward to living in a larger ...
Hola Lester and Barbara! I am here in Ajijic and have leased a home until November. I live in central ajijic and it is beautiful and the weather is lovely. But I am bored out of my mind. The lake chapala society is great but I don't do classes ... 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 ...
Hi leener, I am just all kind of concerned here. And I really hesitated to respond because I didn't want to discourage you . I am here because we are retired. I am also disabled. I spent many years in social services working with families. ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clich茅s about life in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clich茅s die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Mexico can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Mexico? What are the most ...
Who cares ? Most of us are retired. Relax let that NOB rat race go ! No hurry , no dead lines anymore. Blood pressure and heart rate will drop . We will get it done when it is done. Only took me a week or so. If the store is closed I will come back ... Read More
is it true ? too much robberies ? by moreto62
posted by cathy Dupree 2 months ago I live in Ajijic which is beautiful but want to give another slant on living in Mexico. I am leaving after 5 years because my partner died and the mess that was left with no will was magnified by the corrupt ...
We followed everyone we talked to advice and are renting first. We ended up with a house we found by driving around town looking for signs by owner. Read More
How is Daily Life Different in Lake Chapala (from life in US) by wgr1943
I'm thinking what I hope will change is I won't have to repair the leaking fawcett, clean the gutters, mow the lawn (we're going to rent), but instead travel to see some ruins, lay on the beach, go to the gym, visit an art gallery. I am ...
Hi ! Got here couple of months ago from Florida. I feel safer here lol. Finding a rental in May was most difficult, everything already gone for the November thru march snowbirds high season. We ended up driving around and spotted a rent by owner. We ... Read More
Tipping housekeeper by Mel01
Hello everyone! Just a question? I have a long term rental of 10 months here , It is a 1 bedroom casita. The house keeper comes once a week to clean and wash towels and sheets. How much should I tip her ? It takes her about 2 hours. Never had this ...
The housekeeper works for the landlord, it is included with rent. I tip housekeeper at hotels and vacation rentals normally, so wondered if I should here also. Read More
Tipping housekeeper
Hello everyone! Just a question? I have a long term rental of 10 months here , It is a 1 bedroom casita. The house keeper comes once a week to clean and wash towels and sheets. How much should I tip her ? It takes her about 2 hours. Never had this ... Read More
is it true ? too much robberies ? by moreto62
posted by cathy Dupree 2 months ago I live in Ajijic which is beautiful but want to give another slant on living in Mexico. I am leaving after 5 years because my partner died and the mess that was left with no will was magnified by the corrupt ...
I moved to ajijic several months ago, I live in the center of the town. It is beautiful, the weather is perfect and the people ( all) have been nothing but friendly and warm. I live in a casita that is owned by an American with a well established ... Read More
Looking for second home by Mel01
Hello ! I am retired USA expat. I am currently in Mexico but only renting here until November. After trip back to States for holidays and grandkids time I am thinking of getting a second home away from home away from home lol. Permanent residency ...
LOL one reason I left Florida was because of crime. I am in lake chapala , ajijic . I walk here at night and feel safe. The house I am in is 100 years old . The owner has had it for years never been robbed. In Florida myself and all the neighbors ... Read More
Looking for second home by Mel01
Hello ! I am retired USA expat. I am currently in Mexico but only renting here until November. After trip back to States for holidays and grandkids time I am thinking of getting a second home away from home away from home lol. Permanent residency ...
Thank you for your info. I will visit but the responses to my emails show a 2000.00 cost and a years wait for retirement visa. Also cost of living looks higher than Cancun or Puerta Vallarta and I have permanent residency here. Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 we arrived in ajijic ( lake Chapala area ) around 2 months ago . Perfect weather, large xpat community, safe, beautiful. The prices for Mexico are higher but good place to start and take spainish classes . Look for rental way ahead due to high ... Read More
Looking for second home
Hello ! I am retired USA expat. I am currently in Mexico but only renting here until November. After trip back to States for holidays and grandkids time I am thinking of getting a second home away from home away from home lol. Permanent residency ... Read More