jazzpaz
American expat in Mexico
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Registration: 03 April 2025
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Managing meals in Mexico by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Managing meals day-to-day can sometimes be a real mental challenge, even more so when you land in a new environment, with different schedules, habits or ingredients. How do you manage your meal routine as an expat in Mexico? We ...
Mostly l cook for my wife and myself, both retired. But with so many extraordinary street food vendors within easy walking distance it's a temptation to eat their great food everyday. Read More
Xalapa, Veracruz move? by RelicOfSixties
I'm thinking of moving to XALAPA, Veracruz, from Massachusetts. Xalapa is the home of xalapeno peppers, coffee plantations, and orchids. It's got a great 4700' elevation, a misty mountain "oceanic climate", never too hot or cold. Look it up on ...
Y'all are both overlooking the charming city of Saltillo Coahuila, in the north part of the country. It's in the desert mountains, which makes it gloriously beautiful. About 1 million people make it an urban area, but it has a friendly, laid-back ... Read More
Starting Application Process for Temp. Residency by ChineduOpara
Hello all! I am a US citizen currently living in Colombia and researching getting temporary residency in Mexico. I have a couple of questions (1 of them is about the FBI report). Who here has some knowledge about Mexico's temporary resident visa ...
The news for 2026 is the exponential increase in income requirements. It's much more now than It was last year. Maybe this won't affect you if you're already in the system, but you need to find out. Read More
Does anyone use a virtual mailbox by olsoncheryl
We are moving to Oaxaca next month. We want to keep our US bank account. I have been reading about using a virtual mailbox service as an easy way to have a physical US address without having to rely on a relative at home. Has anyone used one of ...
How do retirees handle these forwarding services for their Medicare Advantage Plans? Won't my benefits be revoked if my hometown is in rural Oklahoma and my mail is sent toanother state? Read More
Cultural manners in Mexico by jazzpaz
I almost lost the opportunity to buy a house here by asking the seller to make a few improvements prior to sale. Where l am from this is almost always requested and agreed to by the seller. I didn't realize it is considered an insult here!Now I am ...
Famouskate100, if there was a grand prize for the best (and most common sense) adviceshared on any blog, I would nominate you every day! You should write a book for newcomers to Mexico. I can help you by suggesting the questionsfor you to answer. ... Read More
Cultural manners in Mexico
I almost lost the opportunity to buy a house here by asking the seller to make a few improvements prior to sale. Where l am from this is almost always requested and agreed to by the seller. I didn't realize it is considered an insult here!Now I am ... Read More
Buying a car in Mexico: Sudden price increase by jazzpaz
Is this okay? I moved to Saltillo Coahuila from Houston Texas in July. I'm so happy here! I hope to live here until I die. Now there is a family emergency in my hometown and I must return ASAP. I went to the Toyota dealership in Saltillo to buy a ...
Famouskate100 was right, as usual. After many calls and emails I still don't have my refund. Anyone know an English-speaking notario in Saltilo? Read More
Does anyone use a virtual mailbox by olsoncheryl
We are moving to Oaxaca next month. We want to keep our US bank account. I have been reading about using a virtual mailbox service as an easy way to have a physical US address without having to rely on a relative at home. Has anyone used one of ...
Has anyone used USA2ME? I signed up and paid, then they provided lengthy forms to be filled out and notarized. Then they said since my wife and I have different last names our fee would be increased, even though all our mail will be coming from the ... Read More
Major appliances by jazzpaz
Is it true that Mexican appliances are uniformly of poor quality? I need to replace my stove (for a smaller one with a broiler) and refrigerator. I have been advised to import these from the U.S. but isn't that difficult? What would you do?
Thank you, Jijic Gal! Read More
Major appliances by jazzpaz
Is it true that Mexican appliances are uniformly of poor quality? I need to replace my stove (for a smaller one with a broiler) and refrigerator. I have been advised to import these from the U.S. but isn't that difficult? What would you do?
Thanks. I see a convection oven in my future.n Read More
Buying a car in Mexico: Sudden price increase by jazzpaz
Is this okay? I moved to Saltillo Coahuila from Houston Texas in July. I'm so happy here! I hope to live here until I die. Now there is a family emergency in my hometown and I must return ASAP. I went to the Toyota dealership in Saltillo to buy a ...
I should have taken your initial advice to hire a lawyer. I will next time I buy anything, even street food! Read More
Major appliances by jazzpaz
Is it true that Mexican appliances are uniformly of poor quality? I need to replace my stove (for a smaller one with a broiler) and refrigerator. I have been advised to import these from the U.S. but isn't that difficult? What would you do?
Thank you, famouskate100! You must get tired of all my questions, but I always benefit from your insights. I guess I'll have to get a separate broiler. Read More
Buying a car in Mexico: Sudden price increase by jazzpaz
Is this okay? I moved to Saltillo Coahuila from Houston Texas in July. I'm so happy here! I hope to live here until I die. Now there is a family emergency in my hometown and I must return ASAP. I went to the Toyota dealership in Saltillo to buy a ...
Thanks, Bhavna. Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 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 ...
@Tumbleweed Jake, I hear you! I had my first bad experience here yesterday. On November Ist I went to Autopasion in Saltillo to buy a car. We agreed on a price and l returned on the 3rd to make the wire transaction between them and my bank. Over ... Read More
Major appliances
Is it true that Mexican appliances are uniformly of poor quality? I need to replace my stove (for a smaller one with a broiler) and refrigerator. I have been advised to import these from the U.S. but isn't that difficult? What would you do? Read More