wgr1943
American looking for information about Mexico
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About me
American
Lives in Guadalajara, Jalisco
Speaks only English now, but are studying. Hoping to learn the basic language of our new home.
Registration: 30 May 2017
Hurricanes, Bad Weather, Earthquakes
All we are seeing on tv is brief news of the recent huge Mexican earthquake, preparations and predictions for hurricane disaster in the gulf and carribean. The weather maps on tv show a little bit of the area around Cancun, but very seldom much of ... Read More
Travel Warning Issued 8/22/2017
Heard on the tv news today the US Govt issued a new travel warning for Mexico. I'm planning a trip to Chapala Oct 30, to check out the area, considering moving there in the spring of 2018. Guess I'm a little worried. Would appreciate ... 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 ?
Thanks rmajijic. We're meeting tomorrow with a guy who was in Chapala 15 years ago. He's also planning a trip there in November. He's the first person I've been able to talk with face to face that has first hand experience. Probably ... 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 ?
Really good information. We're going to visit Lake Chapala this November, but everything I've seen says that Lake Chapala is where we want to be. We'll be renting and getting by on two Social Security incomes. Hoping its going to ... Read More
Recognition of foreign qualifications in Mexico
I know nothing about qualifications. I am qualified to maintain a restful position in a hammock during siesta, but no others. 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 ?
Did you read the question? She asked which location is better? You answered "too many gringos" ?? 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 ...
Thanks for the quick reply. I will make note of the motel and resturants. We hope to visit in November and I will make use of the info. If you think of anything else useful, please send it on. Weather here in Washington today cool and threatening ... 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 ...
Susan Thanks for the info. We plan to visit in November. Any suggestions on what to look for, where to go? Jerry and Susie Read More
How is Daily Life Different in Lake Chapala (from life in US)
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 ... Read More
Maintaining a US mailing address?
Thanks for the info. I currently have an AARP Medicare Advantage plan. I didn't think to check if it would cover some expenses in Mexico, but I will. I'll also check out mail forwarding. Read More
Maintaining a US mailing address?
If I sell my home in US, then move to Mexico, is there a way to maintain a US mailing address? Do I need one? I know I can't use Medicare in Mexico, but if I want to continue to pay for Medicare, and return to US for major medical procedures, ... Read More