Cathy Stein
@Guanajuato Gringa
American expat in Mexico
Forum posts
5
About me
American
Lives in San Jose de Iturbide
Speaks English, Spanish and German
Registration: 15 October 2010
Activity
Think long and hard before moving down here by Guanajuato Gringa
Do not think that crime is relegated to border towns and Mexico City. This is a small town in Guanajuato relatively untouched by gringos. There are a few here and there because of the Mission Hills facility but none permanent. My step dad is from ...
Sorry to hear you are also uncomfortable here. I have, sadly, heard some very disturbing things about Morelia. Crime wise that is. I do not believe that the crime and violence in my immediate orbit are narco related. This is poverty and dumbness ... Read More
HELP? Moving to the Yucatan by andreamph
We are leaving from Seattle, driving down to live in a small beach village outside Merida called Chuburna. We will be entering into Mexico through Brownsville, TX (Nov 6th) and driving along the gulf to get there. We're driving a 14'box van and ...
Mexican highways are deadly dangerous. there is not a friendly state trooper every 2 miles looking out for you. i wouldn't worry so much about banditos as i would about idiot drivers. traffic laws are rarely enforced and it is pretty much a free for ... Read More
Mexican Wedding-- Questions by ncomanzo
Hi everyone, I've been living in Mexico for about 2 years now, on Isla Mujeres near Cancun. Anyway, my boyfriend (Mexican) and I are going to be getting married next year here in Mexico. and we're starting the preliminary planning.. I'm just ...
They used to give little treasure chests that guests would fill with little coins. meant to signify the treasure that is marriage and i think the coins represent different blessings. but that may be some real old timey stuff. don't know if they ... Read More
Think long and hard before moving down here
Do not think that crime is relegated to border towns and Mexico City. This is a small town in Guanajuato relatively untouched by gringos. There are a few here and there because of the Mission Hills facility but none permanent. My step dad is from ... Read More
Considering moving to Mexico need advice by Eypicanmeraty
Hey everyone. I need some help.My husband and I are considering moving to Mexico. I am from the US and my husband is an Egyptian national. He doesn't have a US green card. So from what I've read online he would have to get a residence visa. from my ...
The truth is that if you are entering by land from the States you probably will not be asked for any documentation. I have been here 2 years and have never once been challenged by any authorities. Mexico is VERY loosey goosey about immigration ... Read More