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| kids in chapala | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I have 2 grandkids ages 9 and 12. I am considering moving to Lake Chapala area to enjoy the large ...
A: There are not a lot of young families, but more are moving to the area. You should contact these ...
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| Columbia Bridge Toll | 11/6/2009 |
Q: Last year when I left Mexico through the Columbia Bridge near Laredo I was given some info re a pass ...
A: first of all a small warning. Friends going back to Canada last spring and again coming down in ...
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| the real true cost of a visa to retire | 11/1/2009 |
Q: in Mexico by this I mean what is the monthly retirement requirement. Some of the info is very ...
A: this is the information that I received when I renewed my FM3 in Manzanillo in September of this ...
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| Car accident in Mexico | 10/30/2009 |
Q: We recently had a car accident. We are wondering what will happen is they tell us the car can't be ...
A: if you have a police report and insurance information you should have no problem. Return the decal ...
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| 2 related importation questions | 10/23/2009 |
Q: Ron, I have some friends who are planning to come down to Mexico for a year. We have a ...
A: nationalization is difficult to do. Occasionally the Government agency responsible discovers used ...
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| border crossing with a Temp importation sticker | 10/21/2009 |
Q: Ron, I have some friends who are planning to come down to Mexico for a year. We have a ...
A: The US Customs Agents probably won't care about your expired plates, but video cameras do record ...
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| CARS | 10/20/2009 |
Q: IF I GET FM 3 OR A TEMPORARY VEHICLE PERMIT AND DRIVE TO MEXICO THEN CAN I FLY BACK TO US. CAN I ...
A: If you have an FM3 and it is up to date your vehicle can remain in Mexico and you can fly back to ...
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| Bringing a car I will purchase in MX back to Canada | 10/20/2009 |
Q: My Mom who lives in Ajijic and can no longer drive her car. Medical reasons. I am going down to see ...
A: I don't know what will happen at the border when you leave. Perhaps you can turn in the paperwork ...
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| moving | 10/19/2009 |
Q: Why did you move from L.C. area to Manzanillo as I am looking to move to the L.C. area? Thank ...
A: I can give you a one word answer DIVORCE. It was not my first choice. We had bought the condo on the ...
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| Retiring in Lake Chapala | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I am starting my research on retiring in this area and need information on the following: ...
A: here is a list of some of my sources: Immigration Visas www.ajijiclaw.com/Immigration.htm ...
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| taking my car out of mexico | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I see that you have some great answers on Car's for foreigners in Mexico. I have a car in Mexico on ...
A: there are 2 Border Crossings in Nuevo Laredo/Laredo plus one close by at Columbia. Bridge #1 has ...
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| Elementry school. | 9/24/2009 |
Q: Is there any bilingual public or privet schools in Lake Chapala or near by towns? I have a 7 year ...
A: I have heard good things about the schools listed below. You might also want to ask on Chapala.com ...
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| Car Mexico-Canada | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I want to know about importing/exporting and naturalize a car. Next year I will have my permanent ...
A: I am sorry I do not have this information. I found these sites www.importcartocanada.info/ ...
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| email buddies | 9/15/2009 |
Q: Do you know anyone who would be willing to exchange emails with me. I live in florida now but spent ...
A: I suggest you post on Chapala.com. As an aside I am Lakeside now. The snowbirds really miss the ...
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| car and fm3 | 9/7/2009 |
Q: 1. I have an FM3 and will be taking my car to PV and leaving it there. Do you know what the U.S. ...
A: just renewed my FM3 this week, no problems. As for your car remember DO NOT SELL it to anyone in ...
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| Snowbirding in Chapala | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I'm a "Canuck", a soon-to-be retiree, and my wife and I plan to snowbird in the Chapala area, I've ...
A: Hola Lionel, the only snow that I have seen in Chapala in my 11 years here was in a margarita! There ...
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| Mordida | 8/21/2009 |
Q: What is the best thing to do if you get stopped by the police for speeding or anything and all they ...
A: I have heard of this happening in the Monterrey area. Go to www.ajijiclaw.com/Police ...
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| UPDATE temporary import car | 8/19/2009 |
Q: Ron, you have given very clear and concise answers. I am left with just one more question. ...
A: Correct but of course this is Mexico and things do change. The NAFTA regulations will eventually ...
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| car here under temporary importation | 8/18/2009 |
Q: Ron, I brought our Honda Accord 1996 in as a temporary import two years ago when we moved to ...
A: Number 1 DO NOT SELL your car no matter what condition it is in to anyone in Mexico even if they ...
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| conversion of temp import to permanent | 8/17/2009 |
Q: Ron, I brought our Honda Accord 1996 in as a temporary import two years ago when we moved to ...
A: Do you actually want to import the vehicle and obtain Mexican plates? Otherwise there is no reason ...
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| Crime in Manzanillo | 7/30/2009 |
Q: Ron -Sorry for the confusion. I was trying to respond to this question to you: I have read that the ...
A: Please send it to me again and I will pass it on to Miguel. I was not aware of your concerns. ...
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| Hospice Care | 7/30/2009 |
Q: Can you give me any information regarding hospice care in Lake Chapala? Or can I get a live in ...
A: I am not up to date on hospice care but take a look at these sites: www.lakesidecare.com/ ...
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| Manzanillo | 7/28/2009 |
Q: Ron, We've vacationed in Mexico for a couple of weeks for the past five years and really enjoyed it. ...
A: most visitors would not even know that MZO is a navy/port town, save for seeing the container and ...
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| Crime rate in Manzanillo | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I have read that the state of Colima and particularly Manzanillo are pretty safe (from ...
A: I am surprised by those statistics. It is not my sense of this area. Among my American, Canadian ...
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| Medical facilities in Ajijic/Chapala | 4/6/2009 |
Q: My wife and I are i our 70s, and are thnkin of retiring, at least part time, to th eLakeside area. ...
A: Many Lakeside residents just use Maskaras Clinic. For a set fee of about $200usd they have a program ...
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| Medical facilities in Ajijic/Chapala | 4/5/2009 |
Q: My wife and I are i our 70s, and are thnkin of retiring, at least part time, to th eLakeside area. ...
A: I am very pleased with the medical care that I have personally had Lakeside. A few years ago I had ...
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| bass fishing | 4/1/2009 |
Q: hola, i heard there were one million florida strain bass fingerlings planned to be put in lake ...
A: I have not heard of this stocking however I cannot always get the Guadalajara Reporter here in ...
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| Chrysler Dealer | 3/19/2009 |
Q: .....How are you doing?...Ron ....we are going to Manzanillo for a little R&R and I need to repair ...
A: I drove past the Chrysler dealer this afternoon. Just to clarify location it is about one block from ...
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| Traveling to GDL from Houston | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I read your answer dated 2004 to travel to Lake Chapella area, ...
A: yes I still travel the same route. However check out this website for Strom Moving, they always have ...
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| driving to Lake Chapala | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I was born in Toronto, lived in the states over 40 years now. 62 year old woman retired, want to ...
A: Many people live in Mexico on under $1,000USD per month. Your biggest expense is bound to be ...
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| mail to Mexico | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I am trying to send mail to Mexico, and need to know how to set it up on the envelope so it goes to, ...
A: I assume by Chiaps that you are referring to the state of CHIAPAS. You do need include the state ...
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| looking around in Oct, Nov | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I am interested in visiting places like Guanajuato, Tesquisqulapan down to Morelia and west to ...
A: the bus is a good option. I frequently do from my home to Guadalajara, cheaper actually then paying ...
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| looking around in Oct, Nov | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I am interested in visiting places like Guanajuato, Tesquisqulapan down to Morelia and west to ...
A: I am jealous, sounds like a great trip. You should not have any problems finding reasonably priced ...
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| Public School | 2/23/2009 |
Q: Have been to your area several times in the past and remember an Oak Hill School that was ran by ...
A: I no longer live Lakeside, but do have a little info for you. Oak Hill School no longer exists. It ...
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| importing a vehicle to Matzalan, Mexico | 2/19/2009 |
Q: Can you please advise what is necessary to bring a vehicle into Mexico and to leave it there ...
A: your foreign plated vehicle is legal in Mexico as long as your FM3 or FM2 is up to date. The vehicle ...
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| Healthy Insurance, etc. | 2/15/2009 |
Q: IF we moved to Mexico from Portland, Oregon and obtained an FM 3 visa: 1. My wife is 61 ...
A: I am sorry but I cannot provide you with much information on private health care in Mexico. I carry ...
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| Buying realestate in Manzanillo | 1/21/2009 |
Q: have done a lot of research and believe Manzanillo is one of the best places to spend 6 months of ...
A: xxx
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| Buying realestate in Manzanillo | 1/21/2009 |
Q: have done a lot of research and believe Manzanillo is one of the best places to spend 6 months of ...
A: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxx
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| Lake Chapala activities | 1/20/2009 |
Q: Are there opportunities to play tennis-possibly sub or in a clinic in San Juan Casola or elsewhere ...
A: The Raquet Club in San Juan Cosala should be the top of your list. It is a development on the north ...
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| Driving to Mexico from 'el norte' | 1/15/2009 |
Q: Ron, On May 13/08 you replied to a woman named 'Marlene' who was figuring on driving her 1990 auto ...
A: a very difficult question for me to answer. The violence is not part of our daily lives. I still do ...
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| driving a car to Mexico | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I'm planning on moving, or at least giving it a good try, to Ajijic area at the end of the summer. ...
A: your email address was deleted by the server. Would you feel comfortable in trying the following? ...
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| Driving to Mexico from 'el norte' | 1/10/2009 |
Q: Ron, On May 13/08 you replied to a woman named 'Marlene' who was figuring on driving her 1990 auto ...
A: If you go to my question list you can see that Marlene has answered my query. She also posted her ...
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| Researching semi-retirement | 1/6/2009 |
Q: We are Canadians living in Calgary area, in our early 50's. I am starting to research places to ...
A: I live one tope north of Manzanillo on the Pacific Coast. You can see my home at ...
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| Moving | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I live close to Guelph and my neighbours are moving to Lake Chapala. My husband and I would love to ...
A: how's the weather? I lived in Waterloo for 35 years, worked at UofW. My daughter has just moved back ...
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| Researching semi-retirement | 1/5/2009 |
Q: We are Canadians living in Calgary area, in our early 50's. I am starting to research places to ...
A: Prices have dropped in the Lake Chapala area. The house next door to mine, essentially the same ...
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| Question | 1/1/2009 |
Q: how are you going? My name is Christina :-) I have a question about Mexico if that's okay. I was ...
A: Mexicans have adopted credit cards for many uses. With large box stores such as Costco, Sams, ...
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| Driving through Mexico | 12/29/2008 |
Q: Really appreciate having the opportunity to ask someone who has driven through Mexico the following ...
A: The easy question first. I had to move to the coast because of a divorce. We bought the condo a few ...
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| Bus Travel | 12/12/2008 |
Q: We have an airline ticket from Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta but want to get to Ajijic. What is the ...
A: love the way you write your name. Have you driven in Mexico before? If not I suggest you take ETN ...
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| retiring to Manzanillo | 11/30/2008 |
Q: Within the next 5years, my wife and I intend on buying a retirement home or condo in or around ...
A: Hola Rusty, if you are only going to be here 6 months a year, I think a condo is the best solution ...
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| South Dakota Plates | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I am from Europe, and have bought a car in Phoenix that I want to take to Mexico. And I have heard ...
A: If you meet the registration requirements there should be no problem. You need a Social Insurance ...
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| coastal driving | 9/15/2008 |
Q: My wife and I plan to spend a week or so around Puebla (doing a cooking course) and then spend 10 ...
A: it is a VERY LONG winding road above Manzanillo and on to Puerto Vallara, but if you have the time ...
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| Manzanillo or ? | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a vacation home and am interested in either Pacific Ocean or Sea of Cortez areas ...
A: I think you need to visit both areas and rent for month or so. I love Manzanillo except in the ...
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| Manzanillo | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I am here in Ajijic for a couple of months. Want to take a look at Manzanillo while I am here in ...
A: you picked the nicest time of the year to visit Ajijic. In January everything is turning brown. I ...
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| driving to manzanillo | 8/20/2008 |
Q: We have bought a condo in Manzanillo and plan to spend four months every winter there. We want to ...
A: in Manzanillo we have Nissan, Ford, Chrysler, Volkswagen, Honda, Mitsubishi, General Motors ...
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| Jobs in Manzanillo | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I am wondering if the US Companies doing business in Manzanillo hire from there or bring their own ...
A: most US based companies bring in their executives, but hire every one else locally. If you are ...
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| transportation to lake chapala area from yuma AZ | 8/14/2008 |
Q: Ron, I have a problem with flying and understand that mexican buses can be very first class. Do you ...
A: no I do not know how to get from Yuma to Chapala. But I expect a Greyhound agency can get you the ...
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| Motor scooter laws and pharmacy email contact | 8/7/2008 |
Q: Ron Hope you're well. I visited Chapala-Ajijic and am favorably impressed. 1. I'm having a hard ...
A: I just returned from FarmaciaExpress across from Superlake in San Antonio T. Their email address is ...
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| private elementary schools | 7/16/2008 |
Q: .. How can I find out about private elementary school opportunities for a Mexican child in Tonala? ...
A: I'm not sure. You might try posting on http://chapala.com/wwwboard/webboard.html or contact the ...
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| Melaque | 7/10/2008 |
Q: Our elderly neighbors have taken winter vacations in Melaque for several years and have recommended ...
A: tough question. Some people can never adjust to the fact that Mexico is a third world country. The ...
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| cosmetic dentistry | 7/9/2008 |
Q: Can you recommend a dentist that does veneers in Manzanillo? (or San Miguel/ Ajijic) I will be there ...
A: yes I have some excellent ones to recommend. In Manzanillo Dr. Victor Berrospe Gomez. He is the ...
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| Weather and money | 7/7/2008 |
Q: Ron. Thanks for your patience and excellent answers. (I nominated you for expert of the month.) ...
A: It usually only rains at night, really! I am house sitting in San Juan Cosala. Last night it ...
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| Manzanillo | 7/6/2008 |
Q: Do you know about earthquake potential in Manzanillo? Are you able to get by in this city with ...
A: In 1995 Manzanillo suffered a severe earthquake with a lot of damage. One new building was so badly ...
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| Best route to Mexico | 7/5/2008 |
Q: You have a very informative site. My husband and I are driving our car down from Toronto to Ajijic. ...
A: done the trip many times, I used to live in Waterloo. One thing about getting your FM3 in Toronto, ...
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| Negatives about Lake Chapala | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I live in one of the most expensive counties in the country (but I definitely am not wealthy), yet ...
A: I understand your dilemma. I know people that did not make the adjustment and left Mexico quite ...
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| real estate attorney at Lakeside | 7/1/2008 |
Q: Ron, do you happen to know of a good real estate attorney in the Lakeside area? I'm just going to ...
A: I would talk to Macias, across from the Coffee Tree in Chapala, I think their building is painted ...
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| Traveling from Nogales to Guadalajara | 6/28/2008 |
Q: Mr. Russell, My family and I will be traveling from Nogales AZ to Guadalajara this July. I have had ...
A: you can try maps.yahoo.com but I find them of little use. Luckily the trip is pretty straight ...
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| Landmark locations | 6/21/2008 |
Q: Do you know where Billy Moon's is? La Huerta Plaza? Thanks. Katie
A: Billy Moon's no longer exists. It was a restaurant and design centre. Billy Moon's creations were a ...
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| long distance phone call from Lake Chapala | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I'm moving to the lakeside in the near future and I have been told that it's a good idea to bring a ...
A: yes Vonage is a very good option, but there are others. One good aspect of Vonage is that you can ...
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| Manzanillo | 6/8/2008 |
Q: We spent Jan-April in Ajijic this year. We are looking to do the same in Manzanillo or around that ...
A: not sure you got my first reply, something went amiss. I don't know any specific rental sites for ...
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| Cost of Living, RE costs, CCRCs, Lake Chapala and Manzanillo | 6/7/2008 |
Q: (This is a continuation of the email I was writing to you when it disappeared into the ether.) I'm ...
A: not sure I can be a lot of help for you. I don't sell real estate and only know a little from ...
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| Diesel prices | 6/6/2008 |
Q: How much is diesel selling for in Mexico????
A: Jun_08 Current Mexico Fuel Prices per US gallon 1 US gallong=3.79liters Diesel in USD $2.54 ...
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| manzanillo vacation | 5/27/2008 |
Q: i am planning a vacation in Dec for my 14 year son and myself for 2 weeks over the holidays. could ...
A: December, particularly the weeks around Christmas are very busy here in Manzanillo. The beaches are ...
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| appostille | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I'm planning on moving, or at least giving it a good try, to Ajijic area at the end of the summer. ...
A: when we bought originally in 1998 it was necessary to have documents apostilled in Toronto. However ...
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| driving a car to Mexico | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I'm planning on moving, or at least giving it a good try, to Ajijic area at the end of the summer. ...
A: I received the request copied below and wonder if you would care to share your experiences by asking ...
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| Dog-Friendly Hotels/Motels | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I want to go to Ajijic/Chapala for a week or two to check out the area, with the idea of moving ...
A: tough question, I only know a couple of places that are dog friendly. Hotel Estancia takes small ...
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| fault lines and stability of Chapala | 4/19/2008 |
Q: Is there any chance I can reach you by email? Thanks you. Vivian
A: re fault lines. I was at a presention 7-8 years ago by the University of Guadalajara and they ...
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| Driving to Zihuatanejo | 4/16/2008 |
Q: Can anyone tell me a little about their driving experience to Zihua from the USA, the cost, best ...
A: I haven't driven to Zihua yet. I have friends there who love it. I hope you realize in the summer it ...
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| Working in Mexico | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I am interested in learning more about what the best avenues are to be able to work legally in ...
A: this is a difficult road to travel, hopefully I can help a lttle. A Canadian woman is in the news ...
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| Buying Property In Vista Del Lago | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I was in Chapala area for 2 weeks and we saw a house that we liked. However, base on the ...
A: I don't know specific plumbers/electricians anymore. Why don't you give Brad Grieve a call. I know ...
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| Driving from Guadalajara to Mascota | 4/11/2008 |
Q: Hola, Ron! First off: this question doesn't really relate to Ajijic-Chapala and Manzanillo areas, so ...
A: Do you have time for me to email you maps? If so send your email address to me at ...
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| ajijic to brownsville | 4/7/2008 |
Q: Normally we drive back to Toronto crossing at the columbia or laredo border - looking at trying ...
A: I have driven that way back to Waterloo Ontario. Lots of crossings in the Matamoros/Brownsville ...
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| Buying Property In Vista Del Lago | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I was in Chapala area for 2 weeks and we saw a house that we liked. However, base on the ...
A: it is your money. Put in the offer that you are comfortable with. It is the end of the season and ...
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| car | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I would like to buy a car from the states and import to mexico but heard you can only buy a 10 year ...
A: Mike in your first question you said you wanted to import the car. Does this mean you want to ...
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| car | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I would like to buy a car from the states and import to mexico but heard you can only buy a 10 year ...
A: A change was implemented recently. Only 1998 cars can be imported. A news item is copied for you ...
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| vehicles and Mexico | 3/24/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and I just bought a place in Lake Chapala and intend to move full time when built. We ...
A: NEW RULE You may tow with your vehicle one to three motorcycles, beach cars or dune buggies, or ...
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| Choosing where to live in MX | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I'm not a Canadian, but as a Minnesotan I'm about as close as one can get. What I'd like to know is ...
A: A divorce has necessitated me now living on the coast. It was always meant to be our escape during ...
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| leaving a motorcycle in mexico | 3/8/2008 |
Q: i am a us citizen, my wife is also but she was born in mexico and has family there. we visit every ...
A: Are the truck and the bike both in your name? You are not allowed to have 2 vehicles in Mexico. Best ...
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| Import 06' car | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I wanted to know; Am I able to import my 2006 VW Jetta for good to Mexico from the US? It's paid ...
A: I was just reading about this yesterday. NO you cannot import the 2006 Jetta in to Mexico for good. ...
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| Health Insurance | 2/25/2008 |
Q: How do retires live in Mexico if they are over 65 and on MEDICARE HEALTH INSURANCE? I have tried to ...
A: Fred, I am not qualified to answer this. Lake Chapala is at an altitude of about 5600 feet, which ...
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| Health Insurance | 2/25/2008 |
Q: How do retires live in Mexico if they are over 65 and on MEDICARE HEALTH INSURANCE? I have tried to ...
A: I am enrolled in the IMSS Mexican Health Care System and I also pay my local doctor directly for ...
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| hello | 2/22/2008 |
Q: i have been to mexico {matehuala san luis } and i love it there very much but i just travel with my ...
A: You could go take the COLUMBIA crossing, watch for the signs to Columbia before you get to Laredo. ...
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| house insurance | 1/24/2008 |
Q: we've just bought a house in Barre de Navidad. We are wondering the best way to insure our house; ...
A: I have never heard of anyone insuring a Mexican house in Canada. I have always used Mexican ...
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| looking for more info on Ajijic schools | 1/23/2008 |
Q: Ron, i read your informative response. Can you tell me the URLs to Terranova and Roosevelt (can't ...
A: I do not know the tuitions for any of the schools. Unfortunately I am enjoying the great weather on ...
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| Moving to nogalito | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I'm thinking about moving to Puerto vallarta (nogalito), next September with my 5 year old son. i ...
A: it is easier to get your FM3 with working papers in Mexico. There are facilitators in PV that ...
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| Moving to nogalito | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I'm thinking about moving to Puerto vallarta (nogalito), next September with my 5 year old son. i ...
A: tough questions to answer. I think your son would benefit in a bilingual school in Mexico for a ...
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| monthy rate for housing | 12/29/2007 |
Q: my Wife and I are intersted in monthy rate for the winter of 2008 and 2009. Would we be able to ...
A: Hola, I doubt it in Manzanillo, certainly not on the water. December through the end of February is ...
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| mexico city to zihuatenejo | 12/13/2007 |
Q: we are thinking of renting a car in mexico city and driving to zihuat and north. we have heard it ...
A: Bruce, take the bus. During the Christmas holidays the traffic will be less because many Mexicans ...
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| education | 12/5/2007 |
Q: my parents are looking to retire in the Chapala area, and I would like to be there with my 2 ...
A: I am not up to date on elementary schooling in the Chapala area but there are lots of American ...
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| Where to Locate. | 11/30/2007 |
Q: We are planning to visit Guadalajara, Guanajuato, Queretaro and San Miguel de Allende for about a ...
A: Sorry Felix, you can not see Rocio, she is all mine! Yes she is still there, I saw her last month. ...
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| cost of living | 11/29/2007 |
Q: Good Morning Ron, My wife and I are in the process of deciding where to locate for our retirement ...
A: I have not lived in Merida so can't really comment on cost of living there. Manzanillo is more ...
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| Purchasing property in Lake Chapala as an investment | 11/13/2007 |
Q: Good morning, My friend and I are very interested purchasing property in the Lake Chapala area, ...
A: Chapala Haciendas is a nicely treed area. Still lots of building lots available, more reasonable ...
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| Purchasing property in Lake Chapala as an investment | 11/12/2007 |
Q: Good morning, My friend and I are very interested purchasing property in the Lake Chapala area, ...
A: yes there are lots of absentee owners. Good accomodation is hard to find from December through the ...
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| Mexico to Guatemala | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help... My boyfriend and I will be in Guadalajara for the month of August and then ...
A: I don't know the area well enough myself. However my daughter and her boyfriend drove a 1978 Dodge ...
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| San Luis Potosi | 10/22/2007 |
Q: my family & I are going to S.L.P (San Luis Potosi) this weekend crossing at Laredo, TX. We will be ...
A: I can answer some of your questions. I usually stay at the Red Roof Inn in Laredo, but there are ...
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| Tenacatita | 10/1/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me about any lodging in Tenacatita. We have not been there for a couple of years and ...
A: I usually just go up for the day. Check out the TOMZAP forum at www.tomzap.com/tenaca.html#hotels ...
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| driving to puerto vallarta | 9/7/2007 |
Q: my cousin and I are planning on driving from las vegas nevada to PV. I wanted to know how much ...
A: I think a truck load is going to give you problems. Border agents will probably think you are going ...
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| Lake Chapala | 9/3/2007 |
Q: We are looking for a nice place with moderate temperatures to spend the winters. We are looking at ...
A: the Lakeside area is VERY popular and crowded especially December through the end of February. With ...
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| RENTALS IN AJIJIC-CHAPALA AREA | 8/24/2007 |
Q: My husband and I would like to spend a month during the January/February timeframe of 2008. We have ...
A: January/February is the most popular time of the year on the Lakeside and rentals will be gone by ...
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| Ajijic/Lake Chapala | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I'm thinking about looking around this area. I'm an artist and thinking seriously about finding an ...
A: I am no longer associated with Focus On Mexico. We closed the company in 2002 but now 2 of the ...
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| Living in Mexico | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I am an American woman married to a Mexican man. We have 1 child together and I have 3 other ...
A: I am not an expert in this but as I understand it is $500 per dependent and you are treated as a ...
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| Lakeside | 6/9/2007 |
Q: Good Morning Ron, I have just spent some time reading all the questions put to you and your answers ...
A: Health care in Manzanillo is comparable to PV and Lakeside although I think the best clinics are in ...
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| Lakeside | 6/8/2007 |
Q: Good Morning Ron, I have just spent some time reading all the questions put to you and your answers ...
A: I now live on the Mexican Pacific Coast in the state of Colima most of the year. a certified beach ...
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| Gasoline & toll booths | 5/17/2007 |
Q: Ron, In 2004 you mentioned that Pemex and toll booths do not accept American dollars. Is that still ...
A: Some but only some Toll (Cuota) booths will now accept American dollars. It seems to be hit or miss. ...
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| Buying a house in Guadalajara | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I am thinking about buying a very small house in the Guadalajara area (instead of renting). If I ...
A: I wish I could predict the housing market but I can't. I have two homes in Mexico. One in Ajijic and ...
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| Driving to Colima from San Francisco,CA | 4/22/2007 |
Q: My husband and two kids (4 and 1.5yrs) will be taking a trip to Mexico in May. But since our kids ...
A: Hola Paz, there is a car ferry that goes to Mazatlan but I donīt know any particulars about it. Yes ...
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| Good idea ? Bad idea ? | 2/6/2007 |
Q: I've often thought about getting a place in Mexico for an annual 2-3 months and loaning out to ...
A: The nicest time of the year on the Lakeside is the summer months. With our elevation the days are ...
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| travelling to Lake Chapala | 1/13/2007 |
Q: Could you let me know which bus would be the better one to take. Thankyou Debbie.
A: I don't think you can get a direct bus to Chapala. You will probably have to take a bus to ...
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| moving.. | 12/11/2006 |
Q: Would you be able to tell me the costs of living in Mexico, or the areas within it that you are ...
A: Hola Caitlin, those are tough questions. You really need to do a lot of research before making the ...
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| travel time | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I wanted to know how long it takes to get to Mexico city from Taluca?
A: I do not live in this area of Mexico, but Toluca is about 60 km from Mexico City. So about 1 1/2 ...
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| High School Education | 2/18/2006 |
Q: I am trying to retire in the Lake Chapala area, I have a 16 yr old son who is in the 10th grade, ...
A: There are Spanish-language public high schools in the area as well as private bilingual schools, ...
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| visiting Chapala with an idea of retirement | 2/12/2006 |
Q: I would like to rent a house when I get there, I think, and it's a year away even just to visit. ...
A: Hola Martin, this area is VERY popular with Americans, Canadians, Europeans and of course Mexicans. ...
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| FM3 | 1/29/2006 |
Q: Several years ao, (when I spoke no Spanish)I visited mexico and temporarily imported a car. Near ...
A: Unfortunately since you did not return your car permit and the corresponding paperwork upon exiting ...
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| property & surfing | 1/15/2006 |
Q: I am interested in buying property in that area & would like to be near good surfing; could you ...
A: the closest surfing to my area of Mexico (Chapala and Ajijic) is about a 3 1/2 hours drive away. You ...
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| Hey Ron,
My family and... | 1/9/2006 |
Q: Hey Ron, My family and and I are planning a trip to a small publo called Vista Hermosa in ...
A: I have NOT driven from Nogales but below find directions that should be reliable. Best regards, ...
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| US tags in Mexico | 7/29/2005 |
Q: I can see where living in or near an American enclave US tags would be less of an issue. Maybe I'm ...
A: certainly you must be cautious where ever you drive. I would not park my car on an unlit street ...
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| US tags in Mexico | 7/29/2005 |
Q: Planning a lenghty (6 months or longer) road trip through Baja California and possibly the mainland ...
A: Approx 6,000 Americans and 8,000 Canadians live in the Chapala area and still have US/Canadian ...
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| Mail Forwarding and Sailing | 5/4/2005 |
Q: We recently bought a home in Ajijic and plan to retire there full time in the next year or two (at ...
A: Hola Diana, I have never heard of Handy Mail, but there are several forwarding companies advertising ...
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| Temp. | 5/1/2005 |
Q: Have watched Chapla temp. on internet for the last 30 days. Is temp normaly this hot for this time ...
A: The Guadalajara reporter publishes monly/yearly temperatures occasionally but there is nothing in my ...
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| Mariachi festival 2005 | 4/15/2005 |
Q: Ron: (1) I am having trouble finding out the exact date of the Guadalajara mariachi festival this ...
A: Yes it is difficult finding out this info even living here. A good website to look at and post on ...
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| # of dogs or reptiles that you can have | 4/6/2005 |
Q: 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 ...
A: some areas do have restrictions on the number of dogs, some don't. I don't know of any restrictions ...
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| mexican culture | 4/4/2005 |
Q: my name is Pauline and i live in Australia and i'am currently studing for my cert 3 in aged care ...
A: I don't understand the statement because Mexican Society is all about caring. I have never known a ...
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| spanish | 3/22/2005 |
Q: We are going on a vacation in october to mexico and I am looking into some audio cds to learn ...
A: Hola Tyra, you're right, many of these CDs don't teach Mexican Spanish. My wife has gone through ...
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| Construction Costs in Ajijic | 3/9/2005 |
Q: My wife and I visited Chapala last year and we are getting serious about making the move. We've ...
A: sorry I don't know what construction costs are these days. But please be very careful if you decide ...
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| Chapala Realtors | 2/13/2005 |
Q: I read your reply to Lee Hunt stating too many realtors. I agree with that. But being out of country ...
A: Sorry for the delay answering, the AEx server has been down. Having been flamed by a couple of the ...
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| Lake Chapala area of Mexico | 2/9/2005 |
Q: My wife and I are also concerned about the price of renting a home in the area. We are looking for ...
A: boy do I know what a big decision this is. We did it 6 years ago but it is not easy. We still live ...
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| Lake Chapala area of Mexico | 2/9/2005 |
Q: My name is Floyd. My wife Sandy and I are planning a trip to your area if all goes right in May. I ...
A: Dentistry is probably more expensive here than in Guadalajara and the rest of Mexico because of the ...
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| Can we import 2 cars? | 2/3/2005 |
Q: My husband and I bought a house in Ajijic (!!!) and will be retiring there full time in about a ...
A: Hola Diana, you can bring in one car each at any time, even on an FMT-Tourist permit, as long as ...
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| Ajijic and Lake Chapala | 1/7/2005 |
Q: ------------------------- Hi Ron, Thanks for that timely response. I reviewed the site that you ...
A: not too many rental websites that I am familiar with, try ...
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| Ajijic and Lake Chapala | 1/6/2005 |
Q: Although back in Arizona at this time, my wife and I lived for 13 months in Nayarit State some 40 ...
A: well it was just 2 years that Lake Chapala was at its lowest point in almost 50 years and there was ...
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| VACATION IN GUADALAJARA | 12/4/2004 |
Q: We want to take a bus for a daytrip to Ajijic--do you know how much it costs and does it run ...
A: Hola Fran, sorry I do not know the price of the bus tickets. From the local bus depot in Guad there ...
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| Ajijic and area | 11/27/2004 |
Q: Ron, First, thank you for your on line help. I have read much about Ajijic and the lake area. We are ...
A: Hola Jerry, April is the beginning of our summer with temperatures climbing usually to mid 80s F. ...
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| Travel to Guadalajara and Chapala | 11/22/2004 |
Q: Ron, Thank you for the speedy reply (Speedy Gonzalez at work). Yes, we intend to go to Chapala, ...
A: you're lucky today is tianguis day and we finished early. This is our winter period. Highs during ...
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| Travel to Guadalajara and Chapala | 11/22/2004 |
Q: My wife & I are senior citizens and are planning to fly to Los Angeles on Dec 21st and make our way ...
A: Hola Jon, You might be able to find a charter airfare to Puerto Vallarta from Los Angeles. Check ...
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| border crossing | 11/20/2004 |
Q: we are going to drive down for the first time what do we need to cross the border? we have pasports. ...
A: this is a long answer, if it doesn't all come through ask another question. Hope the formatting is ...
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| insurance question | 11/15/2004 |
Q: Ron, Can you offer any advice on finding quality low-priced auto insurance. I just received my FM3 ...
A: I have used both the following companies and can recommend them. We have never had a claim but ...
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| Roommate sought | 11/8/2004 |
Q: What's the best way(s) to find a roommate to share a modest $300-500/month place at Lakeside? Also, ...
A: Hola Roger, I would advertise for a roommate on the Lake Chapala Society's bulletin boards first, ...
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| Buses to Ajijic | 10/24/2004 |
Q: My daughter is visiting at Christmas and taking a charter to PV then by bus to Guad where we will ...
A: our favourite bus line is ETN but all the national lines are very good. Tell your daughter not to ...
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| The "Health" of Lake Chapala | 10/21/2004 |
Q: It seems there are a lot of homes for sale in the Chapala-Ajijic area - is this an indication that ...
A: well I think the situation is the opposite of your observations. I am not a realtor but sales are ...
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| lake chapala rentals | 10/20/2004 |
Q: I wish to fly to Puerto Vallarta and take a bus to the Lake Chapala area and rent a place for a few ...
A: Hola Ron, in PV go to the Central Bus Terminal and buy a ticket to Guadalajara. There are hourly ...
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| Passports? | 10/1/2004 |
Q: my husband and I are planning on moving out of USA, we were thinking that Mexico would be a option. ...
A: Hola Jennifer: Well I can provide a little information, but you have a lot of reading and research ...
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| DIABETIC NEEDING INSURANCE IN MEXICO | 9/28/2004 |
Q: WE VISITED YOUR AREA LAST YEAR AND FELL IN LOVE WITH IT, IN A FEW YEARS WE WOULD LIKE TO SPEND OUR ...
A: using a facilitator you can join IMSS but your diabetes may be excluded. There are private ...
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| cost of living and cost of renting house or apt | 9/28/2004 |
Q: I am thinking of retireing in that part of mexico and would like some info thank you
A: Rentals are getting scarce, there is tremendous growth in this area. There are ads on the bulletin ...
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| Directions from border crossing at Nogales | 4/30/2004 |
Q: Lynn told me you gave her some great info / directions about the border crossing at Nogales and the ...
A: Hola Keith, Driving to Mexico General Information Driving a distance of 600 km per day is a ...
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| P.V. to Chapala | 4/20/2004 |
Q: My wife and I are coming to P.V. on May 2. We would like to visit the Chapala area for a couple of ...
A: first some advice, you are coming at the hottest, driest time of the year, up to 90F. Be sure to ...
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| Traveling from PVR to Chapala | 4/12/2004 |
Q: My mate and I are leaving for a Puerto Vallarta vacation later this week and have been thinking we ...
A: Hola Karen, finally was able to get into this site. The best way unless you want to rent a car ...
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| Health | 4/6/2004 |
Q: My daughter and I are travelling to Ajijic April 12-17. I would appreciate answers to several ...
A: Hola Betty: Malaria and Yellow Fever are not a problem in this area. You are coming in the middle ...
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| Dentists | 3/31/2004 |
Q: I am considering coming to Ajijic to have a lot of dental work done. I have been attracted to Mexico ...
A: Hola Kathy, Dentistry is cheaper here. I only know one dentist, Dra. Rocio Vidrio, our Dentist. She ...
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| Canadian retiring in Lake Chapala | 3/17/2004 |
Q: We are a Canadian couple interested in retiring in the Lake Chapala area. Could you provide some ...
A: Hola Joan, well things are certainly changing here. The monthly Canadian Club meetings attract up to ...
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| retiring in mexico | 3/12/2004 |
Q: My husband and me we live in toronto, canada, in around 5 years from now we will like to move into ...
A: Hola Patricia, well it's great to start your research early, but don't wait too long. Mexico is ...
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| Several (OK?) | 3/6/2004 |
Q: I'm coming down w/my STB wife for a week to find a place to rent for 6-12 months w/view toward ...
A: Hola David: a lot of the info you require can be found at http://www.canadianclubmx.com/ and ...
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| climate | 2/19/2004 |
Q: How hot is it in Ajijic during the Easter season? How difficult is it to get accomodation in a bed ...
A: Hola Peter, temperatures usually in low 80s at Easter time, in the sun. Cross the street to the ...
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| Canadians Living in Mexico as non-residents (tax advantages) | 2/13/2004 |
Q: I am interested in the possible tax advantages for Canadians living in Mexico full time as ...
A: Hola Bob: I can not recommend directly any advisors on non-residency. Your accountant might know ...
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