Anthony Held
American looking for information about Mexico
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About me
American
Lives in Saltillo, Coahuila
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 12 June 2017
COVID-19 and expatriation in Mexico by Lo茂c
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Mexico, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
I live in between Mexico and the US and immediately headed back to El Paso right before it got bad. Me and my wife had been in Puebla, Tlaxcala, and Veracruz states during Carnaval and for 2 and 1/2 weeks following. Anybody with eyes open and ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Mexico by Lo茂c
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Mexico, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Mexico is not better prepared to handle this pandemic than the US is, and neither is its medical system worth much at all, even under normal circumstances. The failings of its system are obvious from just looking at the lack of treatment ... Read More
Recommend Credit/Debit Card w/no Foreign Transaction Fees by Rensar
I am planning on visiting San Miguel de Allende in June/July. Then, I will probably be moving there. I'd like some comments, opinions and/or recommendations on what credit/debit card is best (no foreign transaction fees on purchases or using ...
Charles Schwab all the way for me. You can use any bank's ATM and pay no fee. I pay only in cash. Read More
Emergency medical care in Mexico by Barbilou
We live fulltime in Kino Bay, travel frequently to Tucson for our medical care at the VA there. Here is my account of our recent experience with emergency medical care and surgery in ...
Quite frankly the medical care in the US is so bad, that I'd rather just chance getting all of it in Mexico instead of the US. I'm thinking of just ditching Medicare altogether even. Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Juarez, despite all its obvious defects and problems is a place I also am considering moving to in a few months. Why would I do that? Because my daughter and spouse can live in El Paso where work for them is available and me and my wife can ... Read More
The 5 most expensive and the 5 least expensive cities to live Mexico by maryellen1952
Here is a good reference if you're searching for an affordable place to live in Mexico. http://eleconomista.com.mx/finanzas-personales/2015/03/15/las-5-ciudades-mas-caras-mas-baratas-vivir-mexico
The least expensive city in Mexico will always be the one you are happiest with. Travel around a lot if you can before settling down rock hard. Read More
20 tips for your survival by jonnydanger
Different strokes .. I live in a pueblo of 1600 people. I am the only Gringo here. I like it that way. I have no interest in Gringos, especially the Lake Chapala types, tourists with furniture with a vocab limited to: How much? Wheres the beer? ...
Oh really? ...lol... '#5, Upon arrival glue yourself to people of predominance. Avoid being seen with the trash (for lack of a better term). Like drunken bricklayers for example. But count on them being friendly.' That is the total ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Avoid loneliness by offering a free service. GRATIS- PRIMERAS LECCIONES EN INGLES What's to lose? Read More
Best cities to live in Mexico by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Mexico. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Chapala is not cold and is quite close to all the hospitals of Guadalajara. I am really amazed to see somebody here posting the contrary... Read More
Intercultural relationships in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Mexico. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships and ...
:o Sadly, Johnny has made it quite clear that he hopped from being an 'English teacher' in Thailand to being one in Mexico. There he has found it much easier to communicate with local women since Spanish is not as hard for him to master ... 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 ...
... Gordy, if I were you, I would ditch the car and also not limit myself to traveling just in Mexico. You just might like places in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia for example, even more than you might in Mexico? You might like ... Read More
crime rate in Guanajuato and SMA by katesparks
Is anyone worried about the newest US. travel advisories to Mexico? I read the travel warnings and became immediately concerned about the cartels in Michoacan State which is only 250 km from SMA. Is there reason to believe the value of real estate ...
I absolutely agree with what you as saying, Kolobog58. SMA is not Reynosa or Acapulco and it is silly to act as if it somehow was. Read More
Information on some places to live
I wouldn't hazard a guess about El Salto, but both Uruapan and Durango seem like decent places for a retired expat to spend some time in. Uruapan's National Park alone would keep me interested in the city for at least 6 months. It is ... Read More
Intercultural relationships in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Mexico. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships and ...
I certainly agree with you that the kids and The Poor make up by far the more generous and genuine portion of Mexico, Jonny. Read More
Intercultural relationships in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Mexico. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships and ...
Mexicans happen to be a nationality whose dominant race is considerably different than the dominant race in the US, Jonny. For example, we do not talk of US Anglos of being of a mestizo nation or of being 'La Raza'. You know this ... Read More
Intercultural relationships in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Mexico. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships and ...
These are more subjective and prejudicial against Mexicans remarks. I have had the exact opposite experiences where Mexicans treated me to all sorts of freebies while I sat back and gave little in return. At times it has gone the exact ... Read More
Intercultural relationships in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Mexico. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships and ...
The problem is that puta mongers do not really search for relationships other than a trade of merchandise for cash one. Still, puta mongers most often believe themselves to be the greatest relationship specialists and greatest intercultural ones ... Read More
Intercultural relationships in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Mexico. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships and ...
I was writing not about just intercultural relationships' but about binational ones as well. In Texas, just like in California, there are many relationships between American born Latinos and Anglos but much much less are there between US ... Read More
Best city with interesting surroundings by SpaceLobster
Hi, So I am thinking of moving to Mexico but I am not sure where exactly yet. I was thinking of Playa del Carmen but I am afraid there isn鈥檛 much to do beyond beach activities and the nightlife. My fianc茅e is a photographer so she wants ...
For all practical purposes, Xalapa is only about 9 miles down the road from Coatepec. I think your decision to live here is an excellent one, Babs! Guanajuato is a pretty postcard to look at, but the Xalapa area to me sounds like a much ... Read More
Intercultural relationships in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Mexico. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships and ...
I am an older Anglo man and have been married to a Mexican woman for 23 years now and we have a bilingual/ binational daughter together . Though we have lived in the US we frequently visit family (at least twice a year) and have traveled to other ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Mexico? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Jonny, you are generalizing way too much. Many Mexican people you can talk to easily enough about their portion of indigenous blood within themselves and the nation. Read More
Mistakes expats make in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Mexico? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
These are all criticisms that I make daily about the US population though, Jonny. Read More
Cost of living in Mexico - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Mexico, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
Costs depend on the city and depend on the person. Same as in the US.... Read More
The Mexican living environment. by travellight
This is a topic I think we just passed by. But it occurred to me when I was out walking that it is a very important topic. What changes have you needed to adjust to as an expat living in Mexico. What day to day issues or concerns have you needed ...
The biggest change one has to accept in Mexico, is that Mexicans live together in much less space than American citizens do as a general rule. That will be hard for many people to get used to. Read More
Mistakes expats make in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Mexico? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
The most important thing to have in Mexico is to have respect for the people. Read More
Best cities to live in Mexico by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Mexico. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
There are lots of great cities to live in in Mexico. And there are some not so great, too. It really depends on who you are. Read More