jazzpaz
American expat in Mexico
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Registration: 03 April 2025
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Ground floor, one storey home rentals by jazzpaz
Are there *any* ground floor, one story homes (houses, condos, apartments, duplexes, townhouses, etc?) for rent in Mexico? Other than the small border towns near Texas l can't find anything for an old woman who can't climb stairs.
Thank you all! We decided on Saltillo Coahuila, and got a realtor there. She spoke very good English (my wife and I are learning Spanish) and she showed us several nice places.We love the one we're renting so much that we would like to purchase it. ... Read More
What is cheaper in Mexico? by jazzpaz
I recently moved from Houston, Texas to Saltillo, Coahuila with little more than my wife and my dog.All the advice l heard was to count on replacing what we needed once we arrived.I'm appealing to those who have more experience here to guide me to ...
@MexicoAfterlife I suspect it's a "no car thing". I sold mine in Houston before we moved because my residency is permenant, so I couldn't drive it into Mexico. I'm seeing that I am missing out on a lot more than grocery deals by not knowing the ... Read More
Electronic communication in Mexico by Clay Daniel
I just moved from the US to Puerto Escondido. I have already learned that people here don't use email much. Nearly everyone uses whatsapp. I've had it for several days now, and it is better than email, and you can make calls. And its free. Not sure ...
That's been my experience too. Whatsapp took a little bit to figure out, but it's used almost exclusively in Mexico. It's worth it to become involved. Read More
New permanent resident stuck in USA by jazzpaz
I'm so frustrated! I just got my permanent residency to live in Mexico, and I can’t drive into the country in my Texas-plated car to select a new home. My wife is a temporary citizen, but she doesn’t drive.I’m willing to go buy a ...
@Billyjoek et al, thank you for all your well wishes and encouragement. I'm so happy to be "home"! Read More
To bring or not to bring? by Jsworrad
Did anyone just move with the bare things you need and start fresh?
@MexicoAfterlife Thanks. Do l need to replace my current phone to get a Mexican number? What's a reliable carrier?I am so grateful to you you for help! Read More
To bring or not to bring? by Jsworrad
Did anyone just move with the bare things you need and start fresh?
@MexicoAfterlife I did try Mercado Libre, but they require a Mexican phone number to place orders, and mine's still an American plan. I will try Amazon Mexico. That's a great idea! Gracias. Read More
To bring or not to bring? by Jsworrad
Did anyone just move with the bare things you need and start fresh?
@Jsworrad, I did, and I was sorry. My hobbies are quilting and embroidery. It was difficult to source my supplies here, and quilting cotton does not exist. I wish l had brought more appropriate clothes. In Houston everyone wears sandals and shorts ... Read More
With deep gratitude
Ever since I moved to Saltillo Coahuila from Houston, Texas, l have been the beneficiary of incredibly generous strangers and neighbors.I was here only a few days when I tripped walking my dog, fell and lost consciousness. So many people came to my ... Read More
Is Mexico sending all its best to the USA? by jazzpaz
Where are y'all buying the plump, fresh produce l keep seeing pictures of? I have purchased fresh fruits and vegetables at the regular grocery stores, and at the tiendas my neighbors frequent, but everything is half past soft on the shelves, and ...
In the USA "organic" can mean virtually anything. Whole Foods used to hold itself to strict standards, evaluated by outside parties but I don't know if that's still the case.I don't require "organic" but l would like to buy as close to the source as ... Read More
Is Mexico sending all its best to the USA? by jazzpaz
Where are y'all buying the plump, fresh produce l keep seeing pictures of? I have purchased fresh fruits and vegetables at the regular grocery stores, and at the tiendas my neighbors frequent, but everything is half past soft on the shelves, and ...
All that does help! We have only been here less than a month, and I am without a car, but soon l will be able to get around more independently and seek out the gran mercados in Saltillo. In Houston l went to the farmers markets and baked my own ... Read More
Physical moving of Belongings to mexico by dennissira
HI all, I know most people recommend ditching as much stuff as possible before you move to Mexico, but lets assume there is a t least a couple of rooms worth of furniture which you want to bring. Has anyone had any experience moving belongings to ...
@KatherineA, l had a similar fear, of being denied housing because of my elderly spayed beagle. I asked the president of the homeowners association l belonged to to write a note of introduction to potential landlords. He truthfully stated that l had ... Read More
Is Mexico sending all its best to the USA?
Where are y'all buying the plump, fresh produce l keep seeing pictures of? I have purchased fresh fruits and vegetables at the regular grocery stores, and at the tiendas my neighbors frequent, but everything is half past soft on the shelves, and ... Read More
What is cheaper in Mexico?
I recently moved from Houston, Texas to Saltillo, Coahuila with little more than my wife and my dog.All the advice l heard was to count on replacing what we needed once we arrived.I'm appealing to those who have more experience here to guide me to ... Read More
New permanent resident stuck in USA by jazzpaz
I'm so frustrated! I just got my permanent residency to live in Mexico, and I can’t drive into the country in my Texas-plated car to select a new home. My wife is a temporary citizen, but she doesn’t drive.I’m willing to go buy a ...
Y'all, I am here! And although all the hurdles l had to overcome to get here would seem unbelievable to those who didn't experience them, l have suffered even more crises after l arrived. (Emergencies in Houston, and here a few days l tripped in the ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
You can't avoid great, fresh, well prepared food in Mexico! Nor the most genuinely friendly, welcoming people.We recently moved to Saltillo Coahuila from Houston, TX, and even though we have suffered unimaginable crisis here and from home we're ... Read More