Pennsylvania2
American expat in Mexico
Forum posts
12
About me
American
Lives in Querétaro
Speaks English Spanish Japanese
Registration: 14 November 2018
Activity
House for sale in Cuernavaca, Mexico
Hello Expats,I am getting ready to sell a home in Cuernava, Morelos with a swimming pool.Anyone interested let me know.Mar Read More
Queretaro Good and Bad by parker1ray
The wife and I are planning a fact finding trip to several places in Mexico in a year. We plan to be there for two months, and Queretaro is one destination. I would like to find out from anyone with experience about this beautiful city. Things like ...
I lived in Queretaro for one year 2018 to 2019. It is one of the safest cities to live in. There are a great deal of companies from Japan and Germany with car-parts type of industries. It is very clean and still manageable in terms of traffic and ... Read More
Single Retiree Receiving a Pension of $1,900 USD Per Month by Halfwaytree
If I choose to take early retirement now at age 58, my monthly pension would be 1,900 USD and will increase each year indexed to inflation. Realisticly, after paying for health insurance, rent for a studio or one bedroom apartment in a beach ...
As I said in my post...depends where you live. Rents that high exist in the fancy places.... Read More
Single Retiree Receiving a Pension of $1,900 USD Per Month by Halfwaytree
If I choose to take early retirement now at age 58, my monthly pension would be 1,900 USD and will increase each year indexed to inflation. Realisticly, after paying for health insurance, rent for a studio or one bedroom apartment in a beach ...
It depends what kind of neighborhood you live in. The rent can be 20,000 or 30,000 too, if you live in the best areas. The utilities are very affordable. I pay $500. 00 for internet, $800.00 for electricity, and $320.00 for water. The food for ... Read More
Being convincing to an employer in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding a job in Mexico is no easy feat. From applying for a job all the way to job interviews, the etiquette can be different abroad. Specially job interviews, that can already be pretty daunting, can feel even worse when set in ...
Hello, The major discrimination issue in Mexico is age. Some jobs required an age range and the law doesn't protect you. They make ask you how old are you....and it is not an illegal question. If you speak English like a native and that is ... Read More
Flying to Mexico with Two Cats: Advice Needed by kimberaw
Hello expat community! I am considering a short-term (with potential for long-term) move to Mexico from San Diego, CA. I have friends in Huatulco, Oaxaca, so my original plan was to go there for a year and see how I like it -- especially as a single ...
Hi, I brought my cat to Mexico last year....you will need: A health certificate written 10 days before departure. A rabies vaccine certificate. A treatment for worms inside the cat and outside statement. All airlines have different requirements for ... Read More
Financing a home in Queretaro by mejms
Does anyone have feedback on financing options for purchasing a home, specifically in the Queretaro area? Sold our US home and moving to Queretaro in about a month. To clarify, I am a Mexican citizen. From the US and became a Mexican citizen ...
If you are Mexican citizen, you can work with the banks. Bancommer or other Banks offer mortgages. You will have to come up with 20, 10 or 15% down depending of the bank. You will also have to have verifiable income. Your age will play a role in ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 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 ...
Hi Jonnydanger, I also retired from teaching in the US and now living in Queretaro. Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 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 ...
I'm not sure you can do that do that without having someone to help you. My brother is a harpist in Mexico City and have many musician friends....I would ask him and then respond to you again. I may be able to help but I'm not sure. You ... Read More
Physical moving of Belongings to mexico by dennissira
HI all, I know most people recommend ditching as much stuff as possible before you move to Mexico, but lets assume there is a t least a couple of rooms worth of furniture which you want to bring. Has anyone had any experience moving belongings to ...
Hi, I live in Queretaro and I can tell you that is a very progressive city with all you need and plenty new homes to rent at a reasonable prices. It is clean and safe! It is extremely expensive to bring your belongings here from the US. I have ... Read More
New Member, Arriving Dec 26, 2018 by Susanjmills
Hello, I am arriving in SMA on Dec 26 and will be there until the end of January. My husband, Bob will arrive in early January. I wish to get connected quickly with people to learn about where to by groceries, take a cooking class and drawing ...
Hi Susan, I hope your trip goes well! I'm not in SMA, I'm in Queretaro about 45 minutes to SMA. I'll be happy to connect with you once you're here in Mexico. Just let me know. Martha Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 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 ...
Hello and thank you for the welcome note! I just moved to Queretaro which is about 50 minutes from San Miguel de Allende. I was wondering if there is a way I can meet some American groups or attend some events there. It will be nice to make new ... Read More