RetiredChicky
American looking for information about Mexico
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Registration: 29 September 2019
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Moving in a U-Haul from U.S. to San Miguel. Safe or crazy? by KforKansas
Hi there -- I'm new to the forum and new to the idea of retiring to Mexico. However, I have friends who have done so and am convinced it might be exactly what I'm looking for. They live in San Miguel and love the community and the cost of living. ...
Thanks Mexicogc! Read More
How to select an apartment for rent in San Miguel by SabraIsComing
Hi. I tried to find a realtor to help get the process of finding a new home going but it is frustrating. May as well just jump right in. Anybody know a good apartment community of expats there in San Miguel?
Sounds like my kind of plan! Tricica Diaz Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 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 ...
Were you able to "see" the property online and sign contracts etc without coming to SMA or did you need to fly down? Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 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 ...
Hola! I am not in SMA yet but planning is underway! I have never been to Mexico but have lived overseas some in my life (Afghanistan and Germany). I became a widow in July 2017. I had two sons but have lost both of them so have been bouncing around ... Read More
How to select an apartment for rent in San Miguel by SabraIsComing
Hi. I tried to find a realtor to help get the process of finding a new home going but it is frustrating. May as well just jump right in. Anybody know a good apartment community of expats there in San Miguel?
Thank you! I had the same question! Read More
Dog Transport from United States to San Miguel de Allende by GuestPoster7890
I will be moving to San Miguel de Allende and need to get my dog there. I believe he is too big for the airlines to allow in the cabin and due to his breed (Boxer) he is not allowed to be shipped in Cargo. With that said, are there any ...
Thanks for your informative post Marty! And a special thanks for the last comment about the asthma going away! I shared that with my sister who suffers badly with asthma in Prescott, AZ...hoping to convince her to join me one day! Tricia Read More
Dog Transport from United States to San Miguel de Allende by GuestPoster7890
I will be moving to San Miguel de Allende and need to get my dog there. I believe he is too big for the airlines to allow in the cabin and due to his breed (Boxer) he is not allowed to be shipped in Cargo. With that said, are there any ...
Any chance he is or could be an emotional support (ESA)? I don't think there are size limits for in-cabin pets that have a letter from a doc. Read More
Moving in a U-Haul from U.S. to San Miguel. Safe or crazy? by KforKansas
Hi there -- I'm new to the forum and new to the idea of retiring to Mexico. However, I have friends who have done so and am convinced it might be exactly what I'm looking for. They live in San Miguel and love the community and the cost of living. ...
I just reached this same conclusion! I am moving to SMA to start my Phase 2 life of simplicity...so i had to ask myself...why am I stressing about how to get all my stuff down there?! I am putting together a few boxes of memorablia that simply ... Read More
Housing Availability in December
Hello, Planning and budgeting my move to SMA...any advice is welcome! At the moment, I am thinking I will either drive my car OR ditch my car and fly into Leon/SMA. Upon arrival, I am thinking I will book a hotel room for 5-7 days and THEN begin ... Read More
Moving in a U-Haul from U.S. to San Miguel. Safe or crazy? by KforKansas
Hi there -- I'm new to the forum and new to the idea of retiring to Mexico. However, I have friends who have done so and am convinced it might be exactly what I'm looking for. They live in San Miguel and love the community and the cost of living. ...
Thank you for providing an excellent description of your experience! I am currently weighing pros and cons of various ways of moving. Have been slowly coming to the conclusion to "pack my car to the hilts and leave everything else behind". ... Read More