AboutRon Russell Expertise I lived full time in the Chapala-Ajijic area for 7 years, and now Manzanillo area 4 years. During that time I provided information (health care, working papers, immigration, driving, cost of living, insurance, culture, divorce in Mexico, trusts vs direct deed,etc) to help people make the decision about whether the area was right for them, either full or part-time.
Now living north of Manzanillo on the Pacific Coast. I live legally in Mexico.
Experience Founding partner of a facilitation company for people thinking about relocating to the Lake Chapala area of Mexico. I am no longer involved in this company's activities.
Have driven extensively in the area, to the coast (Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta, Colima),to Patzcuaro, etc. Bused to Mexico City, flew to Chiapas. Also driven in Honduras, from Ontario Canada through border crossings at Laredo and Reynosa Texas to Lakeside. Can provide instructions and border crossing info. Publications: DISCOVER MEXICO, HEAD FOR MEXICO-THE RENEGADE GUIDE BY DON ADAMS. Video and MM production specialist. I do NOT sell real estate!
Question I will be coming to Ajijic 6-1-05 until 6-13-05. The trip is to see if Ajijic is for us. We have 6 small dogs and I need to know if there is a certain number that you are allowed to have. This will probably be the deciding factor for mus.
Answer Hi Judy, some areas do have restrictions on the number of dogs, some don't. I don't know of any restrictions in the villages themselves, but newer areas do.
Doglandia is a great boarding place if you need one. Just across from Flor de Cordoba in San Antonio. Pat loves all dogs and we have been very happy leaving our afghan and poodle there. She has separate runs but many dogs live in her house while boarding. Perhaps a tad expensive but no worries.
For a vet we use Drs. Ladron next to the animal shelter in Riberas but there are several excellent ones. You will be very pleased with the costs involved.
