Mreid51
American expat in Mexico
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Registration: 21 May 2013
Mexican Residency by Cindye1010
I've been trying to get in touch with the Mexican Consulate regarding what they will need in order for us to obtain residency, but have had no luck reaching them by phone or getting an emailed response. (Little Rock, AR is apparently the only ...
Have you tried consulting the consulates website? The requirements often vary by consulate. Another option is to locate an attorney or immigration service that has helped others through the process at the specific consulate you will be ... Read More
Moving to Puerto Vallarta by KornelMexico
Austrian from Vienna, living presently in Southern California; consider moving permanently to Puerto Vallarta; self employed in the Tourist Industry; however due to the corona epidemic, not working. Looking for semi retirement in PV, and will be ...
Would advise visit in Summer before final decision. Very hot humid summers often keep expats away during summer. I like PV but would not live there during the Summer. But that is just me. Read More
Expatriate Holidays in Mexico by Lo茂c
Hello everyone, You might be getting more and more eager for vacation, whether in Mexico, or elsewhere. It's the perfect time to rest and rebuild your strength, or on the contrary, spend some energy doing things you love, while taking the time ...
Until the pandemic is under control we will not be taking ant trips. By undef control I mean that prominent epidemiologists have said that it is safe to do so for at risk individuals. Our only trips out now are to run essential errands to get food ... Read More
Best long term international cell plan? by YawningLion
Hello all fellow expats in Mexico! I have been living Mexico for a little over five years. I work in a technical support field in a company that is based in the US. This necessitates my having a cell phone that can be reached by all customers in ...
I live between Rosarito and Ensenada in Baja. Since AT&T is now operating in Mexico the signal is good generally pretty good in our area. When roaming I鈥檓 often connected through Movistar. I have not been in many places that I鈥檝e not ... Read More
Best long term international cell plan? by YawningLion
Hello all fellow expats in Mexico! I have been living Mexico for a little over five years. I work in a technical support field in a company that is based in the US. This necessitates my having a cell phone that can be reached by all customers in ...
I use Cricket wireless (an AT&T company). My plan is $65 mo. with auto-pay and is unlimited calling in and between US, Mexico and Canada. It includes unlimited data. There are no usage limits in when in Mexico or Canada. Read More
Live and work in Rosarito Beach Area by jaxson4421
Any useful feedback is greatly appreciated! My main concern is telephone service reliability and clarity. My work consists of daily customer contact via telephone and email. My main concern is that my USA customers will not know any difference ...
It really depends on where you live. If you are in an area served by Telnor Fiber or Izzy Fiber infrastructure you鈥檒l be fine. Outside of that Internet service in Rosarito can be spotty. Make sure you ask about the providers and service ... 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鈥檝e lived full-time in Rosarito for the past 5 years. I drive a US plated vehicle (California). Most of the expats I know here (a lot) drive US plated vehicles. No problem. 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 ...
Well said! It is more about who you associate with and what activities you engage in. Read More
Driving a Mexican Plated vehicle into the US? by melrosetoo
Hola All, new to the forum but not to Mexico. My wife and I have had a winter home in Nayarit for the past 18 years. We have always driven into Mexico at Nogales on a tourist visa. We recently received our Permanent Residency in Mexico and have lost ...
Actually, about half the cars we see when we cross into the U.S. at San Ysidro are Mexico plated. I鈥檝e lived in Southern California and Mexico since 1972 and have never seen or heard of anyone being harassed for driving a Mexico plated car in ... 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 ...
Try a real estate site. Most have listings for both sales and rentals. https://www.baja123.com/ROSARITO_BEACH_AREA_RENTALS/page_1666562.html http://www.bajaopenhouse.com/luxury-baja-rentals/page_2230895.html Read More
Rights of Expats?
Paullad, While in Rosarito you may visit the Foreign Residents Assistance Office (FRAO) in the Municipal Building, first floor, Southwest corner. They provide helpful information on the rights of expats in Mexico. If they don鈥檛 know the ... Read More
25 year old moving to San Diego and interested in living in Rosarito by Mexturk
Hey guys, New here and I have been researching this ALOT. I am 25 years old with dual citizenship (US and Mexico). I have lived in the USA all of my life and recently went to visit Mexico and fell in love with the culture and more so the people. I ...
Hi MexTurk and Lauralor, My wife and I have lived in Rosarito full-time for the past five years. We are part of the dreaded over 65 crowd. That said, I would like to offer up some information that might be helpful. Regarding the commute. It takes ... Read More
California residency and car registration by ibmark1
Having moved to Baja California and no longer have an address in California how do I legally comply with keeping my car registered and my drivers license current and voter registration?
We live in Rosarito and maintain our car registration in California. We use our daughters address for our permanent address in the U.S. A We do use a mailing service that provides a U.S. mailing address, but it is a P.O. Box address and does not ... 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 do not use Izzi. It is not available in our development (Puerta Del Mar) at this time. Our Internet provider is Telnor. 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鈥檝e been using a smart dns Proxy (https://www.smartdnsproxy.com) for the past two years and am able to use Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Go, Pandora and others with no problem. I have one device, a Sony Blu-ray player, on which Netflix will not ... Read More
US telephone number by grasshopper51
I'm moving to Mexico in a few months and I've noticed that some people have Mexican numbers and US (San Diego) numbers. I would like to keep my current telephone number that I've had for more than 20 years. Is that possible? I know that ...
I started with T-mobile but their plan requires that 50% of all use occurs with in the U.S. after one year of using primarily in Mexico T-mobile cancelled my account. This also happened to 3 of my friends here in Rosarito. That is when I moved my ... Read More
US telephone number by grasshopper51
I'm moving to Mexico in a few months and I've noticed that some people have Mexican numbers and US (San Diego) numbers. I would like to keep my current telephone number that I've had for more than 20 years. Is that possible? I know that ...
One note. We mainly use the cricket line to receive calls from the states. We do use it to make calls from Mexico a bit also, but most of our calls made within Mexico are via Telcel. Read More
US telephone number by grasshopper51
I'm moving to Mexico in a few months and I've noticed that some people have Mexican numbers and US (San Diego) numbers. I would like to keep my current telephone number that I've had for more than 20 years. Is that possible? I know that ...
I moved my number to a Cricket cell account. My plan gives me unlimited calls to, from betweenthe U.S., Mexico and Canada. Because a travel a bit I also have unlimited data plan that is good in all three countries. It is affordable and allows my ... Read More
Wanting to be together
Going across into Mexico is not a problem. You will rRely be stopped unless you are driving a van or pick up. If you are your passport will be sufficient. Getting back to the US is not a problem but considerably slower with just a passport. It ... Read More
Aguas Frescas Beverages by pehlk73
Hi, I'm from Singapore! I would like to explore and learn to make Mexican Aguas Frescas beverages. Can anyone living in Mexican help? Thanks in advance and Cheers! Philip
There are many recipes on the Internet. Read More
Need Mexican Address for Visa Permanente? by ellenbuikema
We will be traveling to Mexico, finding a long term rental, and then return to the USA to start the process for a permanent visa. Is it necessary to have an address in Mexico before starting the visa process? Thanks!
You do need an address and you are required to file a change with INM when you move. Sounds like you will have an address as you plan to rent before applying. DO file a change with INM if you move as failing to do so could jeopardize your ... Read More
Best Beach Town for Sailing
Check out towns on the sea Sea of Cortez. Both Baja and the mainland hold a number of possibilities. There is also The whole Pacific Coast. Just be aware that there is a hurricane season in many of the Southern regions of Mexico that you must ... Read More
Use of an Attorney to Purchase Property
Do! I鈥檝e done 3 transactions thus far in Mexico. I would absolutely hire an experienced real estate attorney who is your advocate and can make sure the process being followed properly. 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 ...
We have lived in Rosarito full-time for the past four years. In addition to everything else that has been written, there are several mail service businesses here that will provide you with a U.S. Po Box address and a package delivery address. They ... Read More
Prescription in Mexico by Jasmine1955
If we are taking metformin, blood pressure pills, testosterone patches, how do we get those in Mexico?
Fioricet is a brand name consisting of a combination of butalbital (a barbiturate), acetaminophen and caffeine which is indicated for the treatment of tension headaches, muscle contraction headaches and post-dural puncture headaches. Although not ... 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 ...
There are many options for Medical care in Rosarito. You will not have a problem finding what you need. 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
The DNS service does not provide security, though SmartDNS does offer a VPN service for its subscribers I believe. 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
On the VPN vs, SmartDNS issue they are both worth while for different purposes. VPN is useful when you are browsing or doing online business transactions to secure your data. It provides secure incription to protect data from being intercepted by ... Read More
Real Estate
You might start looking here. http://www.bajacoastalrealestate.com/Rentals/page_2155563.html Read More
Rosarito, ensenada, San Felipe or? by Jasmine1955
Which area do you think is best? Couple in our 60's Not athletic, homebodies but still like sightseeing and cultures Biggest goals are easier lifestyle in areas of slower pace, affordable without worrying all the time, much better weather than ...
Prices vary. The internet can help you ... Read More
Rosarito, ensenada, San Felipe or? by Jasmine1955
Which area do you think is best? Couple in our 60's Not athletic, homebodies but still like sightseeing and cultures Biggest goals are easier lifestyle in areas of slower pace, affordable without worrying all the time, much better weather than ...
Personal preferences will play a roll in making your decision. There is a substancial difference on climates between the gulf (San Filipe) and Pacific (Rosarito and Ensenada) sides of the Baja peninsula. My wife and I live in Rosarito and love the ... Read More
Traveling in Mexico. Need inexpensive phone plan to call U.S.A. by rubytue60
My U.S. A. phone carrier (Assurance wireless) does not provide out-of-country service. I will need to purchase a new plan while I am traveling in Mexico. Should I buy a limited minutes phone? Use the phone I have and change SIM card? Buy ...
We use a Telcel phone to call the US. The plan is 150 pesos per month for unlimited text and calling to Mexico, US and Canada. We do not use Telcel for data, but there are data plans available as well. Read More
Ford Hybrid C-Max in Mexico by OceanBeach92107
Wondering mainly about anyone having experience obtaining knowledgeable and authorized service for gas/electric (not plug-in) hybrid vehicles (especially Ford/Lincoln/Mercury) wherever you might be in Mexico. I'm guessing the bigger the city, ...
When we moved to Rosarito we had a Prius. Within the first 6 months we decided it was not adequate. The primary issue was ground clearance. Speed bumps and potholes, though a problem, were not the worst of it. A lot of the places we chose to visit ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 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 Rosiedoll, My wife and I have lived in Rosarito since July 2014. We owned our condo here for two years before we moved to live here permanently. We both have permanent residence visas and drive a California plated car the car is not a problem as ... Read More
New to Expat Forum, many question here... by MecheDallas
Girlfriend just retired and moved to Rosarito Beach from Los Angeles real estate /banking rat race 20 days ago... Loves it... found small apt for $250 Mo and tells me I can live well with $750 mo... Is this realistic / true??? Sounds too good to be ...
Sound a bit low to me. But it really depends on what life style you choose to lead. I know folks who live here in Rosarito on twice that amount fairly comfortably. Read More
Telcel Phone Charger
Sounds like you need a good surge protector. You can get one at the nearest Home Depot or electronics store. Read More
The best apps for expats in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Mexico. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
Just to be clear, your data plan is Internet! Read More
Exploring life in Baja by CHAMOLATINO2000
My wife and I are thinking about retirement in Baja. We are spending weekends in our place here in Rosarito and getting to know the life style. We like the low prices and the stress-free atmosphere. Any one here has any experiences to share? Thanks
My wife and I have lived in Rosarito full time for almost 4 years. We鈥檝e had our condo here for nearly 5 years and vacationed here often for many years before that. We currently live about 1km south of Calafia but are now building a house at ... Read More
Exploring life in Baja by CHAMOLATINO2000
My wife and I are thinking about retirement in Baja. We are spending weekends in our place here in Rosarito and getting to know the life style. We like the low prices and the stress-free atmosphere. Any one here has any experiences to share? Thanks
I would suggest going on a paid wine tour. You will get a good introduction to the Valle鈥檚 wineries and culinary delights from someone who knows the area intimately. With an Uber you may get someone who knows the way to the Valle but has no ... 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
Netflix and Hulu block vpns. Read More
Walking across border to An Ysidro,California.tomorrow
you Should be able to walk into the U.S., clear customs, and the walk around the corner to the Mexican entry point and turn in the visa. Read More
Keeping in touch while living in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in Mexico? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant messaging and ...
Text, e-mail, Facebook and telephone. Not hard and not expensive. 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 ...
What did you find and where? 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 ...
Most of the video streaming services are blocking VPNs. They are concerned about delivering content into markets they are not licensed to serve. I find that when my VPN provider adds a new server it is not blocked for awhile. I鈥檝e learned that ... Read More
Paying bills in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Mexico? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
My wife and I own two properties and are responsible for all utilities except for the water on our condo which is covered by the HOA. We go to CFE to pay our power bills and CESPT in Rosarito to pay for water for the house. We normally put a deposit ... 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 ...
By car it takes about 45 minutes to get across the border during non-commute hours with a sentry. I have not taken a bus from Rosarito but from Ensenada it took us about an hour and a half. 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. ...
And, your paranoia is valid and proper! 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. ...
Oh, neither do I. I have an annual subscription ($39yr) to PrivateInternetAccess VPN service and use it on all my devices! That solves the public access problem. I should also mention that I use a VPN router at home so that all traffic in and out of ... 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 leave mine on at all times. I also leave th WiFi on at all times. When I'm in a place that has free WiFi I connect to it. Once you connect to a WiFi location once the phone should automatically connect the next time you are within range. When ... 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 think this is a question that you need to answer for yourself. Like everyone else, I strongly recommend that you rent first and take time to get to know the community you are targeting. Living here is different than what you are used to in the ... Read More
Retiring in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Mexico? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
You can start here http://www.bajaopenhouse.com/ or any of a number of realty web sites that cover B.C. I like this one mainly because it gives a description of each of the communities it lists. Be aware, front tow lots in ocean front communities ... Read More
Retiring in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Mexico? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
None. My wife and I have been coming here for years and have never had an experience that caused us to be afraid. Rosarito, Tijuana and Ensenada all have their own unique character. We like them all. We chose Rosarito to live because we are able to ... 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 ...
It doesn't take much for the U.S. press to go ballistic about random events south of the border. I live full time in Mexico, eat and drink a fair amount outside my house with ZERO problems. Read More
Retiring in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Mexico? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
We retired in Mexico because we love the people, culture and atmosphere here. We live in Rosarito, Baja California, so we have the advantage of the people and culture of Mexico but are close enough to the U.S. to return whenever necessary. Of ... Read More
US bank accounts without US home address? by nikolas4squid
Been reading through the posts on banking issues, social security direct deposits, etc. I was wondering, however, what one does if they retire to Mexico but have no home or close family back in the US. Can they open or have a bank account in the US ...
James, I have a Navy Federal credit union credit card with no foreign transaction fee that I use in Mexico any place I can. Besides having no fees, the exchange rate is better than you can normally get when purchasing pesos. As a USAA member are you ... Read More
Need advice -- completing the Visa process in Mexico by promobabe
Once I've gotten approved for my Temporal Visa at my local consulate, what proof of residency will I have to show in Mexico to complete the process? In my case, I'm staying at a variety of Airbnbs until I find a long term rental. So I will ...
No. But it was part of what was included in the service. The agent made sure that INM had all the paperwork ready when we got there. Overall, it was the least important thing she did for us. Read More
Need advice -- completing the Visa process in Mexico by promobabe
Once I've gotten approved for my Temporal Visa at my local consulate, what proof of residency will I have to show in Mexico to complete the process? In my case, I'm staying at a variety of Airbnbs until I find a long term rental. So I will ...
We used a service in Playas de Rosarito to get our Permenente. They helped us put the package together for the consulate in San Diego and talked us through that process. They then did virtually everything on the Mexico side. They even went to INM ... Read More
How wheelchair friendly would you consider Rosarito Beach? by Davies33
How wheelchair friendly would you consider Rosarito Beach? Have been there several times before becoming wheelchair bound and am now considering retiring there.
I live in Rosarito so know it well. It is not very wheel chair friendly. Read More
How wheelchair friendly would you consider Rosarito Beach? by Davies33
How wheelchair friendly would you consider Rosarito Beach? Have been there several times before becoming wheelchair bound and am now considering retiring there.
I do not consider it to be very wheel chair friendly. Some developments provide ramps, etc., but overall there are many barriers to those in chairs. Read More
I would like to read the HOA documents for San Antonio del Mar,Tijuana by NextPat
Hi , my first post, see my profile for a bit more about me Hello to you all. I have been reading this site for a while and just registered. I have learned a lot from expats forum ! Please move this post if it belongs in another category. I will ...
If you haven't done so already, noe is the time to read the book 'On Mexican Time'! Read More
I would like to read the HOA documents for San Antonio del Mar,Tijuana by NextPat
Hi , my first post, see my profile for a bit more about me Hello to you all. I have been reading this site for a while and just registered. I have learned a lot from expats forum ! Please move this post if it belongs in another category. I will ...
Here is a link that may be useful. http://www.sanantoniodelmarbaja.com/, though they don't appear to have much on the site. The HOA at SADM, like many in the area, does not have a very good reputation. My wife and I looked at a number of ... Read More
Electricity cost in Rosarito area by Eous1
Hello! I'm considering buying a small property in Rosarito and retire there in about 2 years. A friend of mine bought a condo unit in a newer high rise and said that she pays about $300 per month for electricity although she's only there ...
I have lived in Rosarito full time for nearly three years in a two bedroom condo. My power bill has never exceeded $50 (that is in dollars) a month. To be paying $300 per month they would either have to be sharing, have incredibly energy inefficient ... Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Mexico can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent homesickness? How ...
I get homesick for Mexico when I visit family in the U.S. Been living in Mexico fulltime for two+ years and have not really felt homesick for the U.S. Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach - Spanish Lessons and Activities
Chuck and Jody, Follow this link to start finding out about volunteer opportunities in Rosarito - unitedsocietyofbaja.org. There is also a list of links to a variety of useful services and information. Mike Reid Read More
Is Rosarito Beach Safe?
I'm an American living in Rosarito Beach. I feel very safe. My wife and I have been visiting or living in Baja Norte for many years. We've never felt concern for our safety. Thst is not to say that there have not been incidence here, but ... Read More
an insight into life at Rosarito beach by knucklehead
Would anyone have an insight into life at Rosarito beach, just south of Tijuana? I'm mostly interested in golfing and windsurfing.
Cite the news source please. I have a vested interest in staying informed. Read More
an insight into life at Rosarito beach by knucklehead
Would anyone have an insight into life at Rosarito beach, just south of Tijuana? I'm mostly interested in golfing and windsurfing.
Really? Someone is going to suggest there is a crime spree in Rosarito Beach because there was a kidnapping of the manager of an "underground" strip club owner? My wife and I own a condo just a couple of kilometers south of Popotla. We've been ... Read More
Considering moving from Washington state to Ensenada?
My experience is completely different. My wife and I own a home in Rosarito. Doe to the the hype around the drug violence tourism has been really down in Baja. We've been going to Ensenada for years, and had our boat there during the height of the ... Read More
Paying your CFE bill by 49ersFan
I am looking for some guidance from some expats with respect to paying my CFE bill. I don麓t have a Mexican bank account, so online banking is not an option. Oxxo and other authorized pay locations can only accept payments if you have your most ...
What we do is go to the CFE office and give them a large deposit (say 1000 pesos). That covers us for awhile. You can look each billing cycle to see how much is left on deposit through the CFE website. If we start getting low we go back in and top ... Read More