jazzpaz
American expat in Mexico
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Registration: 03 April 2025
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Buying a new car in Saltillo Coahuila by jazzpaz
I sold my car in Houston before I moved here in July as a permanent resident. Now l am ready to buy a new car, but all the information l find is contradictory. Please, if anyone has successfully done this recently, can you get me started?Thank you.
MexicoAfterlife, thank you! I am planning on getting a new Toyota Corolla from a dealer here in town for the reason you mentioned, and because so many people have cautioned me about the mileage on used cars not being accurate.I have a CURP number ... Read More
Buying a new car in Saltillo Coahuila
I sold my car in Houston before I moved here in July as a permanent resident. Now l am ready to buy a new car, but all the information l find is contradictory. Please, if anyone has successfully done this recently, can you get me started?Thank you. Read More
Starting Application Process for Temp. Residency by ChineduOpara
Hello all! I am a US citizen currently living in Colombia and researching getting temporary residency in Mexico. I have a couple of questions (1 of them is about the FBI report). Who here has some knowledge about Mexico's temporary resident visa ...
My wife and l were awarded temporary and permanent residencies in the spring. We went to the Mexican consulate in Houston, Texas with all our apostilled documents.We had to make several trips, but we were always treated graciously and in the end we ... Read More
Where to Live in Saltillo by Dave Cannon
I plan to move to Saltillo to be closer to my daughter and granddaughter who live in Monterrey. I have been investigating homes for sale online. I would like to purchase a home in a safe area near shopping for daily needs, food, gas, etc. and have ...
@Dave Cannon, your inquiry is quite old, but I hope you're still following this site.I moved from Houston, Tx to Saltillo in July. I am renting a charming 3 bedroom house in the La Fragua neighborhood. I'm so delighted with it that I am hoping to ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) 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 your ...
@santiagoalfonso, I moved to Saltillo, Coahuila. I knew nothing about desirable locations to live, l just got extraordinarily lucky by choosing this city.I am in a very welcoming, supportive neighborhood. All my neighbors have gone out of their way ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) 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 your ...
Welcome Santiago. All of us who have moved to Mexico will benefit from your lived experience. I moved here in July from Houston,Texas and in love with my new home. Read More
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Mexico by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Mexico as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
Cheryl, thank you for this! I've been living in Saltillo, Coahuila for 3 months. I have an easily access mail box, but I have never received any mail in it.I'm looking forward to the advice of fellow immigrants. Read More
Ground floor, one storey home rentals by jazzpaz
Are there *any* ground floor, one story homes (houses, condos, apartments, duplexes, townhouses, etc?) for rent in Mexico? Other than the small border towns near Texas l can't find anything for an old woman who can't climb stairs.
Thank you all! We decided on Saltillo Coahuila, and got a realtor there. She spoke very good English (my wife and I are learning Spanish) and she showed us several nice places.We love the one we're renting so much that we would like to purchase it. ... Read More
What is cheaper in Mexico? by jazzpaz
I recently moved from Houston, Texas to Saltillo, Coahuila with little more than my wife and my dog.All the advice l heard was to count on replacing what we needed once we arrived.I'm appealing to those who have more experience here to guide me to ...
@MexicoAfterlife I suspect it's a "no car thing". I sold mine in Houston before we moved because my residency is permenant, so I couldn't drive it into Mexico. I'm seeing that I am missing out on a lot more than grocery deals by not knowing the ... Read More
Electronic communication in Mexico by Clay Daniel
I just moved from the US to Puerto Escondido. I have already learned that people here don't use email much. Nearly everyone uses whatsapp. I've had it for several days now, and it is better than email, and you can make calls. And its free. Not sure ...
That's been my experience too. Whatsapp took a little bit to figure out, but it's used almost exclusively in Mexico. It's worth it to become involved. Read More
New permanent resident stuck in USA by jazzpaz
I'm so frustrated! I just got my permanent residency to live in Mexico, and I can’t drive into the country in my Texas-plated car to select a new home. My wife is a temporary citizen, but she doesn’t drive.I’m willing to go buy a ...
@Billyjoek et al, thank you for all your well wishes and encouragement. I'm so happy to be "home"! Read More
To bring or not to bring? by Jsworrad
Did anyone just move with the bare things you need and start fresh?
@MexicoAfterlife Thanks. Do l need to replace my current phone to get a Mexican number? What's a reliable carrier?I am so grateful to you you for help! Read More
To bring or not to bring? by Jsworrad
Did anyone just move with the bare things you need and start fresh?
@MexicoAfterlife I did try Mercado Libre, but they require a Mexican phone number to place orders, and mine's still an American plan. I will try Amazon Mexico. That's a great idea! Gracias. Read More
To bring or not to bring? by Jsworrad
Did anyone just move with the bare things you need and start fresh?
@Jsworrad, I did, and I was sorry. My hobbies are quilting and embroidery. It was difficult to source my supplies here, and quilting cotton does not exist. I wish l had brought more appropriate clothes. In Houston everyone wears sandals and shorts ... Read More
With deep gratitude
Ever since I moved to Saltillo Coahuila from Houston, Texas, l have been the beneficiary of incredibly generous strangers and neighbors.I was here only a few days when I tripped walking my dog, fell and lost consciousness. So many people came to my ... Read More