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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Moving to Mexico, Tehuacan Puebla | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: My fiance was deported for the 3rd if not 4th time and is currently living in Tehaucan Puebla. I ... A: First off let me congratulate you for preparing yourself and not jumping in sight unseen!! Now for ... | |
| Waldorf in Mexico | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: I have seen a response from you that had to do with Waldorf in Mexico. My initial question to you ( ... A: Martin: To start with, I do not recommend relocating/living in Mexico at the time due to the growing ... | |
| buses | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: i have a niece in veracruz that i need to get back home to jackson, tennesse how and what bus line i ... A: I recommend flying your niece back to the US, roads are dangerous in the North of Mexico, specially ... | |
| safety, schools, life | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: It looks like I will be moving my family (including my son age 10 and daughter age 7) near the town ... A: Karin: I will start your answer with a note: I do not live in Mexico anymore. We felt it was not ... | |
| A few questions regarding Xalapa, Veracruz | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I am a university student in the U.S, majoring in Spanish, who has a chance to spend a year abroad ... A: Sam: I will suppose you are male, since the answers to your questions will vary with gender: In ... | |
| Possible move to Villahermosa or Poza Rica | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a question for you. To start I have dual citizenship from US/Mex (as does my wife), No kids ... A: JD: Yes, you would have to pay taxes in both places, and Mexican taxes are a pain: you have to hire ... | |
| immersion | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for a true immersion experience for my ten year old kid when we visit Mexico for about ... A: AS for the city (and I never thought I would say this) Mexico City is a safe place right now. It got ... | |
| immersion | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for a true immersion experience for my ten year old kid when we visit Mexico for about ... A: Liz: It depends what kind of area you are looking to go visit. I assume you have planned where in ... | |
| Viajar con mascotas a mexico por tierra | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: Hola! Necesito saber que necesito para poder pasar a mi perrito chihuahua desde estados unidos a ... A: Hola, Lorenny: Lo que necesitas es un certificado de salud de un veterinario calificado. El ... | |
| moving to mexico | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: i currently live in the uk , my father lives out by zacatecas, has lived out there for about 4 years ... A: Steve: First off let me say that I do not recommend moving to Mexico at this time. Violence, ... | |
| urgente | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: hola mi pregunta es un familiar tiene que salir de emergencia a mexico pero no tiene ni su pasporte ... A: Si tiene papeles Americanos (pasaporte), puede entrar como Americano a México y le dan una visa de ... | |
| Mexico, tax on sending gifts via DHL | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: I recently sent some Christmas presents to my daughter who is working in Mexico.The value of the ... A: It is almost immposible for the lay person to find a correct rate, but the word is that it is around ... | |
| Mexico, tax on sending gifts via DHL | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: I recently sent some Christmas presents to my daughter who is working in Mexico.The value of the ... A: John: Regardless if it is correct or not, the laws in Mexico are a) very variable and b) randomly ... | |
| intering mexico | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: i have a fm-3 retired i belive the spelling is rentates, i will get the documents to move my goods ... A: You might find all the info you need at this link: ... | |
| notary | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: I need to get a letter notarized in order to accompany 3 kids who are US citizens across the border ... A: Carol: Did you check with the US consulate/embassy as for the need of this paper? You will not be ... | |
| Buying a car with mexican plates | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a friend that has an car he wants to sell but the problem is that it has Mexican plates. The ... A: You have to go to US Customs office to inquire about costs (there is an import- re import fee) and ... | |
| Moving to Veracruz | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I am preparing to move to Veracruz, Veracruz, soon very soon. My husband is illegal in the US, we ... A: Alma: I will answer this by parts since it is a pretty involved question, but I am glad to help. I ... | |
| my fiances deported i want to move to mexico | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: my fiance lives in veracruz he was deported 2 months ago.. he cannot re enter us 20 years he was ... A: It is only 10 years. Anyway, it is close to immposible for him to get a visa after being deported, ... | |
| Travel to Veracruz | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: Can you give us and idea of how we would drive from Austin to Veracruz - where to stay and where to ... A: ***I answered this question a couple of days ago. There have been unsettling events in Mexico since ... | |
| moving to Espinal, Veracruz | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: I am currently debating on wether or not to move to a small town in Veracruz. I believe it is called ... A: Kendra: I will be very candid with you: Espinal is a tiny little town in the mountains, about an ... | |
| birth registration | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: We are trying to register my husbands birth in Mexico his father was born in Nuevo Leon MX he was ... A: Some of the regulations changed a few years ago so I recommend you gocall the closest Mexican ... | |
| Periodista | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: Hola Claudia. Mi nombre es Adolfo. Estoy pensando mudarme a la ciudad de Guadalajara. ¿Donde puedo ... A: Hola Adolfo: Te puedo dar los datos de el prof. Remberto Hernández Padilla, del Colegio de ... | |
| bus schedule | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: my boyfriend are arriving in mexico city heading to acapulco i am trying to find the bus schedule to ... A: Buses leave from Mexico City to Acapulco every two hours. I hear the best buses to Acapulco are on ... | |
| Spanish Immersion Schools | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: I am very interested in spending 3-4 months in Mexico in an immersion program, i have been looking ... A: I do not recommend Playa del Carmen because there are about three people in the whole town that do ... | |
| HI | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend is going back to Mexico to try to get his green card to be in America legally. We are ... A: Hey, Emily: San Andres is a very rural area, it is hot (90's and higher), humid (and with flood ... | |
| Puerto Vallarta from San Diego | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: Hola Claudia We r moving to PV from San Diego sept 7, 2010. We r confused re: Can we bring in a ... A: Well, Jean, you can bring stuff, but how much is a blurry line. On a Tourist Visa you can bring ... | |
| femanie items | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: my daughter is in vera cruz and she ask me to send her some items and I don't know if I can she is ... A: Liquids are iffy not so much because of the Mexican customs, but for the US postal service... as ... | |
| Xalapa Real Estate and Activities | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: Claudia I'm considering relocation to the Xalapa area and I have a few questions. I couldn't decide ... A: Katie: First answer: There are many sites to build near streams and canyons. Probably not near a ... | |
| getting sent back to mexico | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: can you help me my fiance got pulled over with his boss daughter they have taken him to 2 different ... A: If he is in the US without a legal visa, he is going to get deported no matter what. If he has a ... | |
| Expired pasport but have a visa | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: i have my visa and its not expired yet, would i be ok to travel to mexico and back? i can get a ... A: Kitzia: You can get a passport anytime before you head back to the US. I recommend finding out the ... | |
| moving to mexico | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: my husband of twenty years was deported back to Mexico, I will be retiring at the end of November. ... A: Colima is a beautiful part of the country with charm and culture. Now, as for your belongings. You ... | |
| legalize a car in Mexico | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 van in Mexico right now. I went to Mexico and it broke down, the permit expired ... A: Miriam: Renewals of all permits have to be done at a Mexican Customs office. The law says that you ... | |
| Cruise to Mexico | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: Yes, I am taking a cruise with Carnival Cruise Lines. I have both my kids coming, but my wife will ... A: Passport cards are useful if you are only going to cross the borders with Mexico (land, sea or air), ... | |
| Car destroyed in Veracruz - Where to go | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: While my wife and I were moving to Xalapa, our car and trailer caught fire about an hour away from ... A: Matthew: Unfortunately there is no easy fix to your problem: First you need to get proof that your ... | |
| Moving to Mexico | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I’m Mexican American that has only being in Mexico when visiting my husband’s parents in Veracruz. ... A: El bullying en Xalapa existe, pero es muy poco en comparación de lo que encuentras en EEUU. Las ... | |
| Moving to Mexico | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I’m Mexican American that has only being in Mexico when visiting my husband’s parents in Veracruz. ... A: Well, in that case and with the new data... I think the two private schools I can recommend as the ... | |
| Moving to Mexico | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I’m Mexican American that has only being in Mexico when visiting my husband’s parents in Veracruz. ... A: María, Sorry for the delay. Well, to answer your doubts it would be very helpful to me to know what ... | |
| safety in Xalapa for college student | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: My red haired, blue-eyed, 5'-7", 21 year old daughter has signed up for a semester abroad in Xalapa. ... A: Serena: I wouldn't worry too much about her coloring. One of my good friends here, in Xalapa, is ... | |
| used cars in pv | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: are there alot of americans and mexicans selling american cars that have been legalized in pv and ... A: Actually, I am not sure how things work in PV, but the legalized car market is pretty saturated in ... | |
| Xalapa question | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Claudia - Your information on Xalapa/Coatepec is very useful. I am considering moving from ... A: Jeff: Unfortunately, Xalapa offers little to no colonial (prior to 19th century) architecture. The ... | |
| Moving to Mexico with 3 boys | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: We plan to move to Mexico in July 2010 and live for 1 year with our 3 boys (12, 9, 6) and our dog. I ... A: Todd and Jennifer in SF, First off, the period of time you're allotting for the experience is ... | |
| Importing a car from mexico to the US | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: Claudia do you know if it is possible for a US citizen to go to Mexico and buy a brand new car from ... A: Charles: I know you can import Fords, Chevys and any american made car to the US. I think it is ... | |
| viaje | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: hola mira tengo 15 anos y planeo irme con mi tio y abuelo a mexico por tierra pues llo vivo en los ... A: Edgar: Depende de si eres Mexicano o Americano por nacionalidad, tambien depende si te vas a ... | |
| Living in mexico | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: Me and my husband our moving to Acapulco Mexico pretty soon. I have never lived there before but ... A: Savannah: Mexico might be a third world country, but Medically it is very close to the US. The ... | |
| Choosing region | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I'm thinking of going to Mexico for a week or two in February or possibly March, and I'm not sure ... A: Johan: I take it this is your first incursion to Mexico? Well, there are so many places to visit, ... | |
| State of Veracruz,Mexico | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm planning on moving to Mexico. I have heard a lot of bad things about Mexico and I just want some ... A: Melody: Mexico is as modern as the US in most every way. True, the very poor, rural areas lack ... | |
| Tepoztlan vs Xalapa | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: .. I´m Mexican and my wife is British... We´ve been living in Mexico City for the past 17 years and ... A: Hola, Rodrigo: No, no te recomiendo Xalapa. Xalapa, mostly Coatepec, is a lovely place to retire ... | |
| Xalapa | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: Hola, Claudia! Reading your blog at calli before I left the States helped me make the jump to live ... A: Kate: Welcome to Xalapa! We have friends that live right across the Chimenea (and we know the owner) ... | |
| Cultural Tourism in Mexico | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I have had the opportunity to study Spanish and travel in Mexico on multiple occasions and am now ... A: Seth: First of all, thanks for being so clear with your question. I understand what you are looking ... | |
| bus from Tulancingo to Mexico City Airport | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me some of the bus lines I could get from Tulancingo to Mexico Airport? I have been ... A: Chuck: I don't think there are any buses running direct from Tulancingo to Mexico City Airport. ... | |
| buying a car in mexico to take to USA permanently | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: Eear Claudia: We have been living in Mexico for the past 5 years and long since brought our car ... A: Well, Kit: There really isn't an easy way around this. Your car is nationalized, so you can sell it ... | |
| Veracruz, Veracruz Mexico | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I was in Veracruz 4 years ago for Carnanval. I enjoyed the city very much. I have been to Mexico ... A: Not too much jazz in small towns, but the Xalapa-Coatepec-Xico area has a lot of musical culture ... | |
| Veracruz, Veracruz Mexico | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I was in Veracruz 4 years ago for Carnanval. I enjoyed the city very much. I have been to Mexico ... A: David: There are many parts in the State of Veracruz that are safe and inexpensive. Actually, as ... | |
| Mexico City layover | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 hour layover in Mexico City on my way back to NYC from Peru, from 6:30 am to 4 pm. Any ... A: Hey, Anisa: You can do a little sightseeing in Mex City, it all depends what are your main interests ... | |
| moving to mexico | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a number of questions. My husband and I as well as our three dogs are moving to San Miguel de ... A: That is a big move, but I am sure you won't miss the snow too much! Ok, first off, I recommend ... | |
| Import ATV and Dirt Bikes to Jalisco Mexico | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: My husband will be traveling to Jalisco Mexico and he wants to take his ATV, 2 Dirt Bikes and some ... A: Crystal: I am not really sure about the extra cost for the extra vehicles is. Usually, when you ... | |
| I need help getting my birth certificate | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I was born in Augua Prita Sonora Mexico 10/27/1975. My parents are American and lived in Arizona ... A: Tahra: Kudos to your parents for not taking no for an answer! I also had to have my baby in Mexico ... | |
| Moving with my rottwiller puppy to Xalapa, Ver | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: Claudia: Como esta. Gracias de antemano por su tiempo. Estamos planeando un viaje a Xalapa. Ver, ... A: Hola, Alma: Que bueno que quieren viajar con su perro! Lo que recomiendo es que se informen muy bien ... | |
| Veracruz | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I plan on moving to Veracruz in Nov to work. And I was wondering about places to work out like ... A: Rory: So now I know you are definitively in the Port of Veracruz area! A note on that,the Port of ... | |
| Veracruz | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I plan on moving to Veracruz in Nov to work. And I was wondering about places to work out like ... A: Rory: I think I can help you with your question but, before I answer, I would first like to clarify: ... | |
| Crimen en Xalapa | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: Hola estimada Claudia, Encontre su blog por accidente mientras buscada informacion sobre Xalapa, ... A: Miguel: Creo que lo que menos me gusta de Xalapa es el tráfico, que está de locos. Tampoco me gusta ... | |
| Crimen en Xalapa | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: Hola estimada Claudia, Encontre su blog por accidente mientras buscada informacion sobre Xalapa, ... A: Si, yo tambien he leido esos blogs (el de el Sr. Lópex Dóriga en especial) en donde se denuncia el ... | |
| moving to veracruz, mexico | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: My fiance will be deported from the US in a few weeks as he has been here without papers. We have a ... A: It is good that it is only 5 years. I think that your fiance is smart on looking at other options ... | |
| jungle | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: My question is; I want to visit a jungle portion of Mexico that is close to Mexico City airport. I ... A: Larry: The kind of jungle that has made Costa Rica famous does not exist in Mexico. We have a more ... | |
| moving to veracruz, mexico | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: My fiance will be deported from the US in a few weeks as he has been here without papers. We have a ... A: WOW! Malia, you really have a lot on your plate! Well, not knowing where to start, let me ask you if ... | |
| student exchange in Jalapa | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: My daughter wants to study in Jalapa as an exchange student from her University in Canada. I'm ... A: Pat: I won't lie to you, there is violence in Mexico, but only in certain areas. The news really ... | |
| cars in mexico | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: my husband and i are moving to mexico in july (Chemuyil) I want to bring my car, but am unsure if ... A: The good news is that Subaru's don't break down much, so you would be in little need of repairs, ... | |
| visa & car legalization | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I was married in Puebla in April of 2008 but am living in the US for financial reasons. I plan to ... A: Johnny: About the car, it can only be permanently imported if: a)it is brand new (same year you are ... | |
| traveling by plane in Mexico | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I will be entering Mexico through Tijuana in just a few days and will be traveling down the Baja ... A: Daniel: Yes, it is a very long way from Tijuana to Cabo, so I wouldn't drive it even in a very long ... | |
| travel | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I are planning a motorcycle trip down the east coast of USA and entering Mexico at ... A: Bill: As long as you have your visas, motorcycle permits, only drive during the daytime and only ... | |
| Lodging in Progreso | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I am planning a trip to Progreso in April,2009, and I am having problems finding economic lodging. A: Martha: There are officially 15 hotels in Progreso, Yucatán (I suppose this is the Progreso you need ... | |
| Car permits overstay | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I have been in Mexico Since Jan. I had previously come in and turned in the permit in November. It ... A: With few days after the expiration of your permit, there is not going to be too much of a deal. By ... | |
| safety for female college age student | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: My daughter, 20, is considering an exchange program at University of Veracruz through her US ... A: Mary: When we decided to bring our kids to Mexico chose Xalapa for various reasons, the two main ... | |
| us cars impounded in mexico | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: when vehicles are impounded in mexico and there is a lein holder does mexico make any attments to ... A: No, Mexican authorities will not contact anyone. The person that got it impounded (driver at the ... | |
| Xalapa climate and arthritis | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: Claudia, first I want to thank you for your previous information re: Xalapa. I have mild ... A: We really don't know anybody who has been affected by the humidity. In all, with the climate ... | |
| camping in Nayarit | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I am hoping to make a trip to Nayarit Mexico in the middle of February and would like to stay for ... A: Jon: Sounds like a fun trip. Nayarit has some of the most wonderful beaches in Mexico and is still ... | |
| real estate agents | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for rental casas in coatepec, any web sites or agents to contact? thanks, Bill A: Rentals are few in Coatepec and most advertise by owner in the local papers. The pricier ones are ... | |
| studying in Xalapa | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I am a college student from the U.S. I am currently on my second year of learning Spanish. Next year ... A: Overall, I can say that drug problems in Mexico are related to traffic towards the US. The use of ... | |
| Retiring to Coatepec/Xalapa | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: Claudia, You are living in my preferred destination for retirement - I think. I'm a semi-retired ... A: Kaye, The more I think about it, the more I would probably direct you toward Coatepec as a first ... | |
| Retiring to Coatepec/Xalapa | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: Claudia, You are living in my preferred destination for retirement - I think. I'm a semi-retired ... A: Kaye: First off, congratulation on your research. You've come up with excellent and very specific ... | |
| Transportation Tijuana to PV?? | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: Can you suggest bus or train travel from Tijuana to PV? And if there is a website for schedules for ... A: There is no train from Tijuana to Puerto Vallarta. The train service in Mexico is not great, while ... | |
| Veracruz | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: My name is Angel and I am planning on going to Mexico in Febuary. I will be near Jalapa or Xalapa ... A: Angel: Congrats on wanting to perfect your Spanish! I am sure you will have a good time in Mexico ... | |
| Question | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: how are you going? My name is Christina :-) I have a question about Mexico if that's okay. I was ... A: I would definitively target Chile and Argentina as two stronger markets for e-books. Maybe Spain. ... | |
| 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: Not all mexicans have a credit card, but there are many that do. Mexican people do not use credit ... | |
| Working in Veracruz | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: Having read your great responses to questions on Xalapa and Veracruz, I would really appreciate ... A: Tom: I would love to help you in your relocating proccess. Veracruz (all the State) is rather ... | |
| Bringing tools into mexico | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: My mother and step father live in Mexico.They have FM-3's. My question is, can I bring tools with me ... A: There is no problem with bringing tools into Mexico. If they are a normal type and amount, there is ... | |
| estrella de oro bus zihuatanejo to acapulco | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: I would like to book a couple of tickets online to Acapulco from zihuatanejo. I'd like to go from ... A: It seems Estrella de Oro buses from Zihuatanejo to Acapulco start running at 11 in the morning and ... | |
| cost of living | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a wife and 2 children who live in Coatepec with my wifes parents. We have applied for a ... A: It all depends on the costs they are incurring. Supposing that they don't pay rent, services (or ... | |
| education in Mexico | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: Hola CLaudia, I will be relocating an employee from Reynosa, Tamaulipas to Poza Rica, Veracruz. He ... A: Jessica Sorry I cannot be of much help in this question since I have very little knowledge of the ... | |
| taxes on gifts | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I know that the gifts I am bringing to family in Mexico will be more than $300 US. So I will have ... A: Here's from the customs page : http://www.aduanas.gob.mx/aduana_mexico/2008/pasajeros/139_10179.html ... | |
| travel question | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I live in San Miguel de Allende with my family and have only traveled to the yucatan peninsula. I am ... A: Well, I have a 10 and an 8 year old, and they just ran the rapids here in Veracruz (Jalcomulco) and ... | |
| bringing gifts into Mexico from the U.S. | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I plan to drive to Mexico and cross at Reynosa during December 2008. I want to bring Christmas ... A: The only thing you can't give your family is a vehicle brought from the US, since a Mexican citizen ... | |
| Buying a car in Mexico | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: My fiancee and I recently bought a modest little house on the Riviera Maya, and we are coming to ... A: Hey, Shane: Congrats on your newly purchased property in Paradise! Bit hot for me, but it should ... | |
| travel through mexico on motorcycle | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: My friend and I are planning a trip through central america for a few months on our motorcycles. I ... A: Wow, it sounds like a wonderful adventure you want to embark in, just bare in mind roads are ... | |
| taking a car to Mexico | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: To clarify a previous answer, would I be allowed to drive my 2007 Toyota Camry to Mexico and give it ... A: Yes, you need to get it nationalized at the border through Mexican customs and then you can transfer ... | |
| taking a car to Mexico | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: To clarify a previous answer, would I be allowed to drive my 2007 Toyota Camry to Mexico and give it ... A: Yes, Ford, Dodge, Chrysler, Chevy, Buick, GMC, Pontiac or any American made car (Vin number with no ... | |
| taking a car to Mexivo | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: To clarify a previous answer, would I be allowed to drive my 2007 Toyota Camry to Mexico and give it ... A: You can bring the car with a special tourist permit. The car may only stay in Mexico with you (the ... | |
| Viajando a mexico | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: Hola, planeo viajar a mexico con mi hija de dos anos ella nacio en estados unidos y pronto obtendre ... A: Por tierra, usualmente no piden nada en el cruce Internacional al entrar a México, al menos que ... | |
| moving to mexico with young kids | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: My name is amanda I live in michigan with my husband who is from xalapa vera cruz we have 4 small ... A: Amanda: For what I can tell from your question, you are planning on moving to Xalapa (Jalapa) and ... | |
| Mexico con niños | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: Hola Claudia, me encanta tu blog "Calli" y los consejos que das para padres de familias. Soy ... A: Ben: Gracias por los buenos deseos para nuestro bebé y por la sugerencia del nombre. Tambien me da ... | |
| Mexico for families | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a good resort for our family. We have a 13 and 10 year old, and 7 and 4. We want a ... A: I really do not think I can help you much with this question, it definitively resides outside my ... | |
| living with 4 children in mexico | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: I want to move to mexico but I need to know the best places for my cidren. I want to know about ... A: Yes, Guanajuato is expensive, it is a "World Heritage" site, but if you look in the right ... | |
| living with 4 children in mexico | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I want to move to mexico but I need to know the best places for my cidren. I want to know about ... A: Both Cuernavaca and Chapala are very expensive places to live in. They are very close to Mexico city ... | |
| living with 4 children in mexico | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I want to move to mexico but I need to know the best places for my cidren. I want to know about ... A: While larger cities offer better services like schools and hospitals, smaller cities offer a much ... | |
| Import Rules | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: You state that you can only naturalize Fords, Chevy's Dodge or Chrysler,,,where in the mexican laws ... A: That is correct, only cars of American brands can be imported and naturalized in Mexico. No ... | |
| Nationalizing a car | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for information (address, phone #, etc) on how to naturalize a car. I have friend, ... A: The place where cars are naturalized is Mexican Customs: Aduana de Mexico ... | |
| importing cars | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I read your answer regarding importing cars into Mexico. I rated it highly. I wanted to ask ... A: Well, Frontera (Border) is only a 30+ kilometer wide area running parallel to the US/Mexico Border, ... | |
| Travel | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: Soy menor de edad y manana tengo pensado viajar a Guadalajara Mexico. Vivo en California, tengo mi ... A: La carta de tus padres sería para viajar por avión si tienes menos de 17 años. Para los viajes ... | |
| Travel | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: Soy menor de edad y manana tengo pensado viajar a Guadalajara Mexico. Vivo en California, tengo mi ... A: Por tierra no te piden nada. Ni en Estados Unidos ni en México. En México sólo debes de pasar aduana ... | |
| Dating a Mexican | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: Ive been seeing a Mexican guy for almost 3 years when we first started seeing each othere i wasv his ... A: Either way, it is not a very good position you are in. There are very backwards places in Mexico, ... | |
| Travel | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: Soy menor de edad y manana tengo pensado viajar a Guadalajara Mexico. Vivo en California, tengo mi ... A: Bueno, para viajar necesitas tener un pasaporte vigente. Al dejar los Estados Unidos te pediran que ... | |
| moving to mexico with my wife | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: Claudia, My Wife recently got offered a high level management position with a vacation ownership ... A: Well, your needs are the same as an American Citizen, valid passport to start with. To acquire a ... | |
| Moving to mexico | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: Hey Claudia, My wife and I are thinking about moving to Mexico. We don't want to live the same life ... A: Matt: The cost of living in Mexico is lower than in the States. How low depends on where in the ... | |
| tengo una pregunta | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: necesito viajar a mexico tengo mi matricula y mi pasaporte pero mi pasaporte ya esta ... A: Todo depende del consulado en donde quieras renovar tu pasaporte. En el de Los Angeles, tienes que ... | |
| Coatepec area and chipi chipi | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I are interested in moving to the Coatepec, Xico area. Her main concern is whether the ... A: Well, the chipi chipi is not what it used to be... There have been major weather changes in the past ... | |
| Pet friendly place to stay | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: We live in Puerto Escondido, OAX and will be traveling by car back there with our small scottish ... A: Joan: No response from the places I contacted, so I will start by giving you the web adresses of the ... | |
| Pet friendly place to stay | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: We live in Puerto Escondido, OAX and will be traveling by car back there with our small scottish ... A: Well, you might not be the only one thinking to relocate from Oaxaca to the Xalapa area. It has been ... | |
| gasoline prices | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: what are the gasoline prices in Mexico I will be working in Progresso thank you in advance for ... A: Prices of gasoline widely vary from region to region in Mexico. In the Northern region (near the ... | |
| Toyota dealearship in MexicoI | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING ONLINE FOR THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SERVICE PHONE NUMBER. I HAVE A HOUSE IN ... A: Here is the links to the three main Toyota dealers in the Guadalajara area: ... | |
| what would be a good resort in Mexico for families | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: what would be a good resort in Mexico for families with young kids and teens? thanks PS: our budget ... A: (I assume dates are either August 2008 or April in 2009?) I definitively do recommend the CanCun ... | |
| what would be a good resort in Mexico for families | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: what would be a good resort in Mexico for families with young kids and teens? thanks PS: our budget ... A: There are hundreds of resorts in Mexico, beach and mountain. Depends on where you want to go: ... | |
| Cultural Norms in Mexico concerning Dancing | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: To begin with I would like to thank you for your response to my last question in regards to the ... A: Well, traditional Mexican norm is that a girl doesn't dance with anybody but with her official ... | |
| Mexican tolerance for cross-cultural relationships | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: My long term interest in mexican language and culture led me to spend a semester of study abroad in ... A: To answer to the first part of yourThis is not a simple issue since, as you pointed out, there are ... | |
| Pen Pal Elementary School in Mexico | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: my preschool is getting ready to free our Monarch butterflies we hatched. We recently read a book ... A: Well, it sounds like a very nice project! I will probably recommend schools in the area of the ... | |
| Mexican tolerance for cross-cultural relationships | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: My long term interest in mexican language and culture led me to spend a semester of study abroad in ... A: Wow! You send me a great question that tells me you really have a deep interest that the ... | |
| learn spanish | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: can you recommend a good spanish language school please ANSWER: Hi, Mike: It all depends what age ... A: 38 is not mature, but I take it you would prefer no teenagers involved... I have a few tips here, ... | |
| Experto | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: He tratado de ingresar como experto pero no he podido por ningun medio, ya trate los pasos a seguir ... A: Bueno, yo hice lo básico: Ingresé a la página www.allexperts.com, llené su cuestionario para ... | |
| learn spanish | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: can you recommend a good spanish language school please A: Mike: It all depends what age group you might be looking for: High School, College, Adult or ... | |
| Ferries from Mexico | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: Are there any ferries that go from Mexico to Countries south in Central America?? Nicara, Costa ... A: Not really. There are little water taxis that cross to Guatemala and Belize, but they are not 100% ... | |
| documentacion requerida para viajar a mexico | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: Soy ciudadano Mexicano y mi pregunta es si puedo viajar a Mexico en avion sin pasaporte? solo tengo ... A: Hola: No, deasfortunadamente, no puedes viajar por avión a México con sólo la Matrícula Consular. ... | |
| car | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: I would like to but a car from the states and import it to mexico where i live. I hear you can only ... A: Yes, it applies to any foreigner living in México. You can bring in the car with a tourist visa and ... | |
| car | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I would like to but a car from the states and import it to mexico where i live. I hear you can only ... A: There are a few conditions for you to import a car. If you are American and have a visitor's visa, ... | |
| Pasaporte vencido | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: Hola, necesito viajar a mexico en abril ya tengo mi boleto para abril 24, pero el problema es que mi ... A: Desafortunadamente no puedes viajar con el pasaporte vencido y la cita, se ponen un poquito necios a ... | |
| RE: Naturalizing to Mexico | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: My Wife is a Mexican Citizen who is going to be moving back to Mexico. I will be taking her ... A: You do not need a Customs Broker if you have all your papers from the Consulate of Mexico. You need ... | |
| RE: Naturalizing to Mexico | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: My Wife is a Mexican Citizen who is going to be moving back to Mexico. I will be taking her ... A: Well, that is a big question! First, she needs an updated Mexican Passport, or a certified copy of ... | |
| Mexico | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: sorry for disturbing you i would like to ask some questions about mexico 1. What hotels are good and ... A: 1) About the hotels, it varies. Mexico City is the second biggest city in the World, so you might ... | |
| schooling in mexico | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you can answer my question but I'm looking for someone to help us locate schooling ... A: Are you set on Ixtapa? There are so many other wonderful places for kids to experience Mexico... ... | |
| Purchasing in Ixtapa (Zihuatanejo) | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: We are considering purchasing a second home in the Ixtapa region, I see that properties list for a ... A: Most Real Estate in Mexico is overpriced, usually 10% over, but in prime locations (or touristic ... | |
| import taxes on cars | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: Hypothetical:I'm a citizen of Mexico (Laredo/Monterrey) and buy a car/suv/truck (2004/05/06/07 etc) ... A: The 4500-7500 are the 15% value in pesos of the actual tax. Usually the cars that are imported ... | |
| import taxes on cars | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: Hypothetical:I'm a citizen of Mexico (Laredo/Monterrey) and buy a car/suv/truck (2004/05/06/07 etc) ... A: It seems the tax is of around 15% (4500-7500)of the declared value (sticker value) of the car. Only ... | |
| Toyota service | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: We need directions to a good Toyota car Dealership in Guatalajara. We are driving from Jocotepec, ... A: The easiest one to get to is Dalton Toyota. Just drive into Guadalajara (Mexico HWY 23 North) from ... | |
| obtaining a birth certificate from Mexico | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: How does a naturalized U.S. citizen obtain her birth certificate from Mexico? What are the steps and ... A: One way is through the Mexican Consulates or Embassy in certain cities in the US. They will ask her ... | |
| inquiry | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for Santa Rosa Church candles. I have seen them in shops here in Albuquerque and would ... A: Jennifer: Sorry for taking so long to answer your querry. I have been searching and have found no ... | |
| puerta vallarta to veracruz | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: my friend and i will be traveling around in mexico via bus. we are having trouble finding a route ... A: Depends on what you want to do: do bus and see Mexico, or get to Veracruz in the easiest way. Since ... | |
| acapulco to nuevo vallarta | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: How long is the drive from acapulco to nuevo vallarta? Is it worth switching from one town to the ... A: Acapulco is a rather isolated beach city. It is also not the prettiest one in Mexico, but it is a ... | |
| Relocating to Mexico | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I are thinking about moving to San Miguel de Allende or a beach town in Mexico. What ... A: I definitively do not recommend San Miguel de Allende. It is very overpriced (very) and it is like ... | |
| bus fares and travel acapulco/cournavica | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: I have the bus company web site and phone number but I can't understand Spanish when I get them on ... A: It seems Autobuses Estrella de Oro (which is the ones you are trying to contact)have problems with ... | |
| Buying a car in Mexico | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: Hola Claudia, My boyfriend and I are planning on moving to Mexico in August. We will be in ... A: Jamie: There is no problem in buying a car in Mexico, as long as you have the cash. Getting it ... | |
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C. Reyes-Hull
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I have lived in both the US and México. I am familiar with both cultures and languages. I now reside in Philadelphia, PA, but I lived over 4 years in the mountain town of Coatepec, Veracruz. I have traveled extensibly (with and without kids) throughout Mexico and can answer to general questions on culture, travel, people, etc.
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Mexican National with experience as a guide for professional architects from the US and Worldwide. Extensive travel through Mexico with and without kids.
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Masters degree in Architecture
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