acjaime
Canadian looking for information about Mexico
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Calgary
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 22 March 2010
cars and shipping
You can only import a 10 year old + car into Mexico - one option would be to drive it down yourself with a 6 month permit. I would stick to federal highways, drive in the day be aware. Read More
Travel risk around Mazatlan Sinaloa Mexico by vandea
Hi, we are travelling to Mazatlan soon and would like a perspective around safety and travel from someone who is living in the area. We will be staying north of the marina in a condominium called the Paraiso Costa Bonita. We were hoping to spend ...
I would stick to the state highways. I would NOT drive at night and I would not stop. I think most of the violence is drug related and targeted so if you are not involved in the drug trade and exercise common sense I think you will be fine! Read More
Moving to Monterrey, 6th August
I lived there in 2002-2003. If you like beer and soccer/futbol then you will probably like it a lot. Its quite easy to get around in and most, if not all of the locals, speak some english. For a large city it was (at the time) safe.Hope you enjoy ... Read More
How long can I stay in Mexico and still be a Canadian resident?
I lived in mexico for 1 year and I lost my residency. It took 3 months living back in canada to re-gain it. HTH Read More
New kid on the block by Ovi
Hi there to all, I am Ovi and just registerd here on the expat forum because I am very much interested to live in Mexico and would like to know as much as possible from many of you who'll be nice to help me with any advice. I can tell you about me ...
Hi Ovi, It is my understanding that in order to obtain an FM3 you need to show proof of an income of at least $1000. US per month. I believe you can enter as a tourist (just ask for 6 months) and then convert the tourist visa to a FM3. I have not ... Read More
monterrey
I lived in Monterrey in 2002-2003. I did not have any problems or security concerns. It is a big city so common sense is required and there are areas that I would not go to after dark. Read More