Mrjfortin
Canadian looking for information about Mexico
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Lives in Vancouver
Speaks French, English and basic Spanish
Registration: 14 February 2010
Canadian tourist mexican credit card? by drspoc
Can a Canadian tourist get a mexican credit card? I want to avoid carrying cash and wanted to know what is the requirements criteria?
Why would you want a Mexican credit card ? most bank except credit union cards work every where in the world, even debit card, but that one not all of the time. If your card has the "interact" logo it will most likely work. but fees fees ... Read More
Wife and I are considering our options for retirement by terriandralph
We are both 58, and are considering retiring. Currently between the both of us, our retirement checks per month total about $3000. We would sell our house to put a little aside for a rainy day fund and to eliminate any bills we are currently paying ...
Used to do the RV thing, also sailboat. Ended up selling the RV and now living a good part of the year on the boat. Used to be in Mazatlan, but I opted for Guatemala about 10/12 years ago. Many reasons for the decision. RV pad can be expensive in ... Read More
does anyone have experiences to share about living on a ship by travellight
This is a new look at an old topic that might still be of interest. If you live on a ship what have been your costs to do so. How do you get back and forth to land? What regulations have you encountered? How do you meet others? What risks have ...
This is either a troll or a joke. By your own definition of "ship" 197 plus feet. Any one living on such a "ship" can afford lawyers to do their paper work. A "ship that size would have multiple tenders to get ashore. A ... Read More
Cheapest cities in Mexico by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Budget is an important consideration when moving to Mexico. Ideally, expats would settle down in a city in Mexico where the cost of living is low but where they could also enjoy a decent quality of life. Would you be able to give ...
@Melanie. you state that ex pat are not economic refugees. Perhaps not in Mexico, but in their own country yes they very well might be. South of the border, every one thinks gringos are made of money. But the main reason they go south is because ... 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 ...
@ auntierie He meant pesos not US $. 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 ...
I agree with Travellight. You have many positives here, and one negative. There might be a personal reason for that, that has nothing to do with the subject. Yes $1,900.00 a month is doable. Perhaps not in Cancun or Playa del Carmen, but Chetumal ... Read More
Mazatlan, Zihuatanejo, or Puerto Vallarta? by GuestPoster5542
Hello, I'm new here. We're thinking of moving to Mexico in a few years for our retirement. After considering Yucatan I have changed my mind and chose the west coast (slightly less hot and close to California). All these towns in my subject ...
I have been to all 3 places. Of the 3 Mazatlan is My favorite, Nice theater/opera house, excellent colonial crafts, nice restaurant in Centro Plaza, etc... a bit crowded, but most good places are. Have you looked at Huatulco. For Me it was the ... Read More
Accommodation in Mexico: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when youre new to or have not moved to Mexico just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house hunting in ...
When I used to rent all over Mexico, ( I now live on a boat) I used to travel to the place in question, book a 1 week hotel, Walked around and look for rental sign, get local paper and talk to hotel staff. I never been scammed that way. Read More
Looking for vegans in Mexico
Last I looked, most Mexican love their meat :) Read More
Marinas by Greybeard
Looking for small town for expat with Marina. Closer to tourist area with liveaboard facility expat friendly town . Can anyone help?
Yes they all have live aboard. Guatemala (RioDulce) being the most popular. There is about 450 to 500 boats there during hurricane season. Most marina charges any where from $150.00 a month (no service) to $275.00 (full service) There is 3 boat ... Read More
Marinas by Greybeard
Looking for small town for expat with Marina. Closer to tourist area with liveaboard facility expat friendly town . Can anyone help?
So at the tip of the Yucatan. Did you look around Progresso ??? Some people have told Me Me it is a descent area. Me I keep My boat in Guatemala, but sail Belize, Honduras and Mexico. I might do a return visit to Cubs next year. Read More
Befouling of Beaches by dukie1
I was wondering how the seaweed invasion has been going this summer in the northern Yucatan. I'm also moving there in December. The oil rigs & large ports in the area have me concerned. Does their polution reach the beach ?
Stinky ? it depends on your point of view. It smells like algae. While still in the water, it is not so bad. It is part of the ecosystem attribute. But once outside the water yes it can have a strong smell as it decompose. But like I said, it makes ... Read More
Befouling of Beaches by dukie1
I was wondering how the seaweed invasion has been going this summer in the northern Yucatan. I'm also moving there in December. The oil rigs & large ports in the area have me concerned. Does their polution reach the beach ?
I am a live-aboard sailor. Been sailing the Caribbeans for the last 14 years. and The weed situation is getting worse every year due to global warming. There is no denying it, the weather is changing, and causes the algae invasion every spring. The ... Read More
Plastic surgery in Mexico.
I am inquiring for a friend that is looking for possible tummy tuck surgery. Does any one has experienced such procedure or any plastic surgery in Mexico. References and or links would be appreciated. Sincerely. J-M Read More
Inexpensive apartments in and around Chetumal
Chetumal is a very nice area that has lots to offer. Not very popular with expat yet, and not sure why? I find it better than most popular places like Cancun, Playa Del Carmen etc... I think you might be able to find something in the $350,00 a month ... Read More
Car rental Cancun airport or Tulum
Last year I rented a car for 2 weeks from Escape car rental. I rented mine from the downtown area, but they also have a kiosk at the airport. They advertised at $30.00 a day, but for 2 weeks it ended up at about $25.00 a day all included. Mind you I ... Read More
Huatulco Visit next week by Ladydi3328
I'm spending a few days beginning next Monday, in Huatulco and am wondering if there is a place where I might run into other expats--social visit? I've been living in Mexico about 8 months, primarily in Merica. I'd love some advice on ...
Do not take this the wrong way. But I fail to understand people visiting other countries and wanting nothing more than what they know from home. I have been to Huatulco many times, and I enjoy every thing about it and I mean the local stuff. People ... Read More
Moving my professional culinary knife set by Billyjoek
Hi, I am Billy. My husband Dave and I are moving to Mazatlan from Minnesota USA. We are retired. I have been professionally involved with food as my career. Been trying to find out how I transport my culinary knives to Mexico. Want a legit ...
I brought My knives 2 years ago. No issue, But I wrapped them individually, then all together, with a huge notice on it in red. "Danger, sharp knives inside" Why, because more likely your bags might be inspected before loading by US ... Read More
In a jam,any advice? by Guestposter651
Went on a visa run to guatemala,this time i decided to fly,arived in guatemala city from mx city stayed for three days.I flew back to Mx yesterday where they denied entry and deported me back to guatemala.The reason they gave was that i was in mx ...
By the way. What part of Mexico do you live in normally ? Mexico city ? Read More
In a jam,any advice? by Guestposter651
Went on a visa run to guatemala,this time i decided to fly,arived in guatemala city from mx city stayed for three days.I flew back to Mx yesterday where they denied entry and deported me back to guatemala.The reason they gave was that i was in mx ...
Sorry to hear about your dilemma. And this is why this site is so great, informing each others. I will follow this tread and see what develops. Where in Guatemala are you staying ? Guat city I assume ? I have been keeping My boat in Guatemala for 7 ... Read More
Huatulco area mid-level accommodations, safety, transportation by whiteumbrella
Hello. Planning to go from luxury digs in Nuevo Vallarta Oct 1-Dec 31 2017 to Huatulco on Jan 1 2018 for 3 months. Maybe longer, if I decide to get a residente visa (and can you get that while on a 180 day tourist visa in Mexico, and how long is the ...
I normally stay at the Castillo hotel. Located right by Marina Huatulco in Santa Cruz . Very clean, excellent staffs, it has AC and internet, a nice swimming pool. All the taxi rate are indicated by location in the hotel lobby. Last time I was there ... Read More
Sold our home and need to keep a mailing address in Ontario by NGPT
Hello; Just wondering if anyone has an idea how to maintain a mailing address (PO Boxes not allowed) in Ontario Canada (for Drivers License, Passport, etc) after we have sold our home and don't have any relatives nor friends to ask? Thanks,
May I ask about that place you talked about in Quebec. (Mail service but not a P.O box) I might need to look them up. Thank you. Read More
WATER?Reverse Osmosis system by adson
What is the best Reverse Osmosis system available in Mexico and who does the installation?
For what purpose and for what location. I have lots of experience on many systems, but most units are aimed at long term boaters. They are not cheap, so may I ask why you want one, and what would. Be your consumption rate? Read More
Live aboard experience. by Mrjfortin
Is anyone a long term live aboard in Mexico? Either Pacific or Caribbean side. Care to share your experiences? The good,the bad and the ugly. Thank you.
It was live "aboard" not abroad. Yes like living and traveling on a boat. Still looking for as much information as possible. It is always good to have as much info as possible, especially when it comes to boating. Read More
Live aboard experience.
Is anyone a long term live aboard in Mexico? Either Pacific or Caribbean side. Care to share your experiences? The good,the bad and the ugly. Thank you. Read More
recommendations of honest realtor that speciliaze in small condos by tappers
I'm not new to Expat.com, but new to the Mexico portion of the website. I'm interested in finding out some information on Tulum. Can someone provide an overview of what's going on regarding property & property purchases there? Is ...
Not sure about banking personnel, but I have been to Tullum many times before, and let me assure you that it is not a problem finding English speaking people there. It is a100% touristic area. That said it also means that the property cannot be ... Read More
Looking for someone for shower enclosure and a plumber
Not sure what type of shower enclosure you are talking about, and where you are at. But 99.9% of the homes and hotels have ceramic tiling. And all of them have been installed by local craftsmen. And I can assure you that some of the work is better ... Read More
Affordable towns to live 3-6 months in Mexico? by tappers
Greetings, My wife & I are Canadians and like 1/2 the population of Canada we crave a warmer climate in the winter. I'm 57 & my wife is 67 and are interested in transitioning eventually to living 3-6 months in Mexico a year. Our income ...
Good morning. Your list of "wants" might make your needs a bit harder to find. There are many great places in Mexico that might have one or two of your requirements. But if you put them all together, it does get harder. I have been going ... Read More
import duties with FM3 visa? by mturcat
What can be brought into mexico with fm3 visa ?
I would be interested in the "boat" aspect of things. Once you got your FM3 what happened to the boat? Flagged in Mexico, paid import on it ? sold it ? I am thinking of getting a FM3 but I will live on the boat in Mexico, when not sailing ... Read More
EXXON PETROLUM INTERNATIONAL OFFER WORK IN KUWAIT
By the way, they paid more in the 80's then they pay now. I make more money in Canada (about 3 times more) then in the middle east. now they use Russians, Ukrainian, Afghan and Pakistani. Much cheaper, but also much more dangerous and haywire ... Read More
EXXON PETROLUM INTERNATIONAL OFFER WORK IN KUWAIT
I worked the oilfields in the middle east. All paper work needs to be done before departure, and the Company pays the cost. Yes it sounds like a scam. Sorry to burst your bubble. Read More
Eating Advice: How to Avoid Getting Sick! by Oldladyman
Not a squeamish or particularly health conscious eater. Ate my way around Marrakech Morocco without fear, but did ultimately pay the price for eating goat cheese from a neighborhood market -- stomach was out of control for weeks. So what's the ...
I just hate it when people think that everything is contaminated in Mexico. I have been to New- York, and let me tell you that it is not all that sanitary there in some places Read More
Best place to live in Mexico when its Winter in Canada? by Rolllingstone
My wife and I are looking at wintering in Mexico for 5 months or so during cold winter here in Canada. We love the ocean as we are both sailors, so renting on or near the ocean is very important. Also we are wanting a community that is away from the ...
The most affordable and still good hotel would be the Castillo, then the Pacific hotel but a bit of a party place with younger people Las Bria's very expensive and a bit of a cattle drive. PM me for more info. Also the Canadian is good but more ... Read More
Eating Advice: How to Avoid Getting Sick! by Oldladyman
Not a squeamish or particularly health conscious eater. Ate my way around Marrakech Morocco without fear, but did ultimately pay the price for eating goat cheese from a neighborhood market -- stomach was out of control for weeks. So what's the ...
It just bugles the mind that the same old stereotypical always comes up about Mexico and food and/or water. Just how many ecoli cases was there last year in Canada and the US, Have you ever had your bottle water tested in a lab. Guess what just for ... Read More
Best place to live in Mexico when its Winter in Canada? by Rolllingstone
My wife and I are looking at wintering in Mexico for 5 months or so during cold winter here in Canada. We love the ocean as we are both sailors, so renting on or near the ocean is very important. Also we are wanting a community that is away from the ...
Mexico has many, many beautiful places, and they are very diverse. My favorite would be Huatulco bar none. touristy enough to have a variety of things not normally found in typical villages. Barra De Navidad would be My second best choice. Barra De ... Read More
Chetumal
Thank you SparkMex. Fortunately the boat is in Guatemala at this time. Looking on satellite photo I see that there are 2 or 3 descent size docks In Chetumal, one is probably a commercial dock ? Do you know if a private sailboat could tie along any ... Read More
Chetumal
If anyone could give Me some information's about Chetumal and Calderitas. My main interested would be in either marinas, or a place to tie My sailboat, but also about everything else. I am considering it as a possible retirement ... Read More
Where is best Mexican ocean commnunty for ex pats? by Rolllingstone
Maybe planning a move to Mexico from Canada at least for 5 months a year. Need to know cheap, safe ocean community . Are there others out there who could help? We were thinking of Cabos area, but I know this is in fact an expensive place to live. ...
Guess what stinky, they do have running water, and yes their car runs on gas also, On the other hand, when they get sick they do not have to mortgage theirs houses, Now tell Me who lives in a retarded world ? As usual rednecks never fails to make ... Read More
Where is best Mexican ocean commnunty for ex pats? by Rolllingstone
Maybe planning a move to Mexico from Canada at least for 5 months a year. Need to know cheap, safe ocean community . Are there others out there who could help? We were thinking of Cabos area, but I know this is in fact an expensive place to live. ...
Last time I was in Mazatlan about 8 years ago, the cheapest place I could find was $350.00 with in 10 minutes walking distance to the beach. I checked the RV pad rental, and there was nothing under $600.00 a month ocean side.$250.00 for food might ... Read More
Where is best Mexican ocean commnunty for ex pats? by Rolllingstone
Maybe planning a move to Mexico from Canada at least for 5 months a year. Need to know cheap, safe ocean community . Are there others out there who could help? We were thinking of Cabos area, but I know this is in fact an expensive place to live. ...
I prefer Huatulco to Tulum. Yes eventually development will trickle down to Tulum, But there are still some good deal to be had. Huatulco on the other hand is mainly a protected park with a limit and control on building. Both are very nice even in ... Read More
Where is best Mexican ocean commnunty for ex pats? by Rolllingstone
Maybe planning a move to Mexico from Canada at least for 5 months a year. Need to know cheap, safe ocean community . Are there others out there who could help? We were thinking of Cabos area, but I know this is in fact an expensive place to live. ...
My favorite on the Pacific is Huatulco, and on the Caribbean side that would be Tulum. Read More
Our experience re-entering Mexico through Belize by mcv1112
Dear Friends, We are a retired American couple. We have been living in Yucatan for almost two years, but we do not meet the criteria to obtain the Mexican Legal Residency because we don't meet the legal minimum amount of funds required to apply ...
where are you in Guatemala, and how long have you been there ? Read More
Our experience re-entering Mexico through Belize by mcv1112
Dear Friends, We are a retired American couple. We have been living in Yucatan for almost two years, but we do not meet the criteria to obtain the Mexican Legal Residency because we don't meet the legal minimum amount of funds required to apply ...
I am in Guatemala LOL., Just need to go to Belize from time to time for paper work :) But thanks anyway. Read More
Retiring in Cuba
Assuming you are from Guelph Ontario, as a Canadian, you can get a 90 days visa, and you can renew it in Cuba for an other 90 days, thus your 180 days = 6 months. That I know for a fact, not like most post of if perhaps and maybe. Been there done ... Read More
Retiring in Cuba
What are the legal requirement in order to retire in Cuba if possible at all ? I have a pension ( so the financials should not be a problem) I also own a 43 ft sailboat that is My home. It is 100% self contained, so the living quarters should not be ... Read More
Our experience re-entering Mexico through Belize by mcv1112
Dear Friends, We are a retired American couple. We have been living in Yucatan for almost two years, but we do not meet the criteria to obtain the Mexican Legal Residency because we don't meet the legal minimum amount of funds required to apply ...
I have been going to Belize for quite a few years, sometimes for a paper run, sometimes for pleasure. The officials tend to be nice most of the times, but one thing is sure, is that every one is obsessed with tourist money. It is getting harder to ... Read More
Walmart Liverpool etc. how are these retail stores in Mexico? Your exp by Newbie traveler
hello everyone I was wondering how is the retail store shopping experience like? Have any of you shopped at these stores? And if so what are some of the best stores or malls? Thank you all agin so much good day :top:
Don't worry American big box stores are will to rob people in any country,it is not just a US thing. Read More
Looking to move to Mexico between Campeche & Sabancuy. Anyone there? by joleej
Hi, I'm planning on moving to Mexico, at least part time, in the next few years after I build my house on the coast between Champoton and Sabancuy. Having a hard time finding any expats who are familiar with this area. Most posters are in Merida. ...
That is why I love retirement on a sailboat, you take your home where ever you go, if you find a little paradise, you stick around for ever. If things go into the crapper, you lift anchor and move your home until you find an other little paradise, ... 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 ...
By the way I will also retire in Mexico. The next 5 years will be 6 months a year (in Mazatlan) until my pension kicks in. Once my pension kicks in I will be moving my sailboat to Huatulco. Santa Cruz to be more exact. Huatulco is mainlay a national ... 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 have been to Mazatlan regularly in the last 20 years or so. I am from Vancouver Canada. Mazatlan it self is much safer then Vancouver in many regards. If you don't could the pestering agents that are trying to sell you time shares at every corner. ... Read More
Where to find a used boat for sale? by mom2cc
Hello all! Does anyone know where to go to find a good used boat? Please sned any info if you have any? Thanks MOM
Why don't you give Ray or Janette a call at Mazatlan marine center. They are wonderful people, honest and trustworthy. They are also associate with marine center in La paz, Puerto Vallarta and San Carlos. All the people I talked to, that have dealt ... Read More
sailing in Mexico
Thank you, that was a lot of help :) Be well. Read More
sailing in Mexico
Did any one has been or is still sailing extensively on the pacific coast of mexico, further south then the sea of Cortez, possibly even south of Z town ? I would appreciate your comments, places of interest, quiet anchorage etc.... Thank you in ... Read More
Other career opportunities than teaching English?
In a few years I will retire on a sail boat. I love Mexico, and I am looking at it very seriously. My question, although I will not need the money per say. ( private pension and government pension = about $3000.00 monthly. I would like to do ... Read More