CanadaPatriot
Canadian expat in Mexico
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Lives in Tampico
Registration: 23 July 2015
Making phone calls in Mexico by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Mexico, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Mexico? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
thanks - I'll give it try. Read More
Making phone calls in Mexico by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Mexico, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Mexico? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
I guess you mean to omit the 664 ext and just call the 7 numbers. I haven't tried it but cell numbers always require 10 digits here - thanks Read More
Making phone calls in Mexico by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Mexico, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Mexico? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
yes...it's a cell but from which carrier I don't know. Read More
Making phone calls in Mexico by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Mexico, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Mexico? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
Does anyone know how to dial numbers with the prefix of 664 from a landline within Mexico? I believe it's a cell number prefix! I've tried 045 first, 01 800, nothing works. Thanks Read More
Any advice is appreciated, especially "must read" recommendations
Hi Brant Welcome to the blog and soon to Mexico. What were your apprehensions to coming, perhaps I and many others can help make the transition for you & your wife smoother? What city do you plan on living in? How's your Spanish? For your ... Read More
Mexican cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Mexico? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Mexico and why not your best recipe. Thank ...
Well Priscilla...I lived in Oaxaca for 2 years and the state is renowned for its mol茅. Mole is an ancient Indigenous cocoa bean derivative ground into a powder and mixed with animal fat plus oth ingredients to form a paste. It looks like ... Read More
Driving in Mexico by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Mexico? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Driving in DF?? You're a brave young woman. DF isn't the worse place to drive in the world (Asia, pick any country) but it's another planet compared to your native land I'm sure. Mexico, like anywhere where road space is minuscule ... 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 ...
Hey alleycat, The other posters have dished out the info regarding the FM3. Mexico is still the easiest country to acquire a visa that I've seen, Although INM has tried to make it more difficult each year. But it's true, once you board your ... Read More
Autos by Dtimms
What would be a good choice for a car, make and model for Mexico. I would like to consider: economy, durability, service and repair, comfort. Probably used for short trips and in town. Rough road use a possibility, but not a necessity.
I'm going to take the high road on this and recommend that you cease from replying to me regarding any of my posts. Your combative behavior is counterproductive to the blog and serves no purpose. Read More
Autos by Dtimms
What would be a good choice for a car, make and model for Mexico. I would like to consider: economy, durability, service and repair, comfort. Probably used for short trips and in town. Rough road use a possibility, but not a necessity.
I'm completely fluent, smart guy. You're just spelling them poorly. Baches are potholes and "topes" are speed bumps. Read More
appreciate any info on where to look for a furnished apartment by gudgrief
I'm considering moving to San Juan del Rio. I would appreciate any info on where to look for a furnished apartment and any other tips. I can send a contact request so we can converse offline. thanks.
Your welcome...true many great apts are NOT online...but to get a bearing of what to expect, the internet helps. Plus the legwork can be tedious if you're going to Queretaro. It's a big city. Read More
Rosarito Recommendations - Housework by lizzers
I'm looking for recommendations for several services in Rosarito: 1) general contractor/someone who can do a bathroom renovation and tiling 2) painter 3) junk removal service 4) cleaners (we are talking deep clean, not just dust the tops of the ...
The difference in the rate is definitely worth the potential loss due to theft. The company covers part of the wage but I know the Mexicans are still underpaid by the agency for sure. Again, to get prime service, I buy gifts for the ladies and their ... Read More
Autos by Dtimms
What would be a good choice for a car, make and model for Mexico. I would like to consider: economy, durability, service and repair, comfort. Probably used for short trips and in town. Rough road use a possibility, but not a necessity.
Part availability isn't difficult if you live near the border or in any major city. Foreign cars are expensive to fix everywhere. I "contracted" a recommended mechanic who works for a GM dealership so he gets all my business and in ... Read More
Autos by Dtimms
What would be a good choice for a car, make and model for Mexico. I would like to consider: economy, durability, service and repair, comfort. Probably used for short trips and in town. Rough road use a possibility, but not a necessity.
Sorry travellight, I've never heard of "topies and bachies". Sounds like you may be from "across the pond". What are they? But my comments weren't meant to be satirical. Just my experiences in the places I've ... Read More
appreciate any info on where to look for a furnished apartment by gudgrief
I'm considering moving to San Juan del Rio. I would appreciate any info on where to look for a furnished apartment and any other tips. I can send a contact request so we can converse offline. thanks.
Hey Gudgrief...check this out. http://www.vivanuncios.com.mx/s-renta-inmuebles/san-juan-del-rio-qro/departamento+amueblado/v1c1098l11794q0p1 & http://casas.trovit.com.mx/renta-san-juan-rio-queretaro-amueblada There are many other sites with ... Read More
Rosarito Recommendations - Housework by lizzers
I'm looking for recommendations for several services in Rosarito: 1) general contractor/someone who can do a bathroom renovation and tiling 2) painter 3) junk removal service 4) cleaners (we are talking deep clean, not just dust the tops of the ...
Maryellen makes some good pts...unfortunately being home while someone else is cleaning your house sort of defeats the purpose of hiring a cleaner. For me, if I'm home then I'll clean my own house, but I know others who prescribe to your ... 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 ...
The original post was about Mexican safety in general. I've lived in in DF twice, Oaxaca de Juarez, Torre贸n, Guadalajara, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Villahermosa and Huixquilucan in Estado de Mexico...now I'm in Tampico, Tamaulipas. Mugged twice ... Read More
Rosarito Recommendations - Housework by lizzers
I'm looking for recommendations for several services in Rosarito: 1) general contractor/someone who can do a bathroom renovation and tiling 2) painter 3) junk removal service 4) cleaners (we are talking deep clean, not just dust the tops of the ...
Did you try speaking to co-workers or neighbors? Mexican co-workers are the best. For expats, that's usually the most secure way. You want to very careful of whom you allow into your home. Read More
Autos by Dtimms
What would be a good choice for a car, make and model for Mexico. I would like to consider: economy, durability, service and repair, comfort. Probably used for short trips and in town. Rough road use a possibility, but not a necessity.
Rough roads in Mexico don't exist everywhere. I've lived in 8 states and the south is a different world than the border states. The north have great roads comparable to US or Canada with less potholes because of zero necessity to winter plow ... Read More
Hello I'm new here and I am wondering if Tampico,Mexico is safe? by Newbie traveler
hello I'm new here to this site and I'm looking for some answers I'm going to be living in Tampico,Mexico for quite some time a couple months from now and wanted to know safety precautions what I should look out for where to go etc. and ...
I just wanted to weigh in on this because as an expat who's lived ALL over Mexico over the past 7 years and adopted Spanish as my new first language, I think I'm fairly credible to post a comment about Mexico's safety. I've lived in ... Read More