Ajijic26
American expat in Mexico
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Lives in Ajijic
Registration: 08 April 2015
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Living in Rosarito Beach, Baja Ca, Mex by paxvobiscum
If you want to live well, in a Pacific coastal town, semi arid, never too hot or cold, no poisonous insects or snakes, about 40 minutes from San Diego USA, tranquil, affordable and safe...then move here. I've travelled all over Mexico, even ...
Thanks this is helpful. Since we've been living in Mexico for a while I'm rarely surprised by outages any more tho they can be annoying. We will probably rent for a while to make sure we have found the right neighborhood, I am expecting to ... Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach, Baja Ca, Mex by paxvobiscum
If you want to live well, in a Pacific coastal town, semi arid, never too hot or cold, no poisonous insects or snakes, about 40 minutes from San Diego USA, tranquil, affordable and safe...then move here. I've travelled all over Mexico, even ...
Thanks for your input. Ajijic is near Guadalajara so I'm pretty well adjusted to the Mexican side of things just trying to get a feel for how often I'll need an exterminator. Does being on city power and water make a different as far as you ... Read More
Healthcare in Mexico by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Mexico ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Mexico? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
I agree with Will88 about the price of drugs it's hard to believe. When I had insurance through my work in the states the drugs we resonably priced but when you factor in the cost off insurance it's a no brainer. Also the cost of lab work is ... Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach, Baja Ca, Mex by paxvobiscum
If you want to live well, in a Pacific coastal town, semi arid, never too hot or cold, no poisonous insects or snakes, about 40 minutes from San Diego USA, tranquil, affordable and safe...then move here. I've travelled all over Mexico, even ...
Pax I have a few mundane questions just to prepare myself for moving North. We will buy a house so my issues may vary a bit. Here in Ajijic we have bug issues, ants that destroy plants and the ever popular cockroach. Is it the same in your area? Our ... Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach - do we have to apply for residency? by DsrtwmynJan
We found a condo we'd like to purchase in Rosarito Beach, however do we have to apply for residency, or can we become virtual tourists and leave the country every now and then. Although we are US citizens, we currently have permanent residency ...
We are currently living in Ajijic Jalisco but are coming to North Baja for a first look in September. I am interested in the Rosirita area because it's close to the border and the main reason for the move is to be closer to our daughter in LA ( ... Read More
Healthcare in Mexico by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Mexico ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Mexico? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
I haven't heard of Seguro Popular is it available everywhere and how does it differ from IMSS? I see someone has mentioned this in another post so it may be the same as IMSS. Read More
Healthcare in Mexico by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Mexico ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Mexico? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
I have lived in Mexico for ten years and have paid into IMSS all that time but have never used it. I have a strong family history of heart disease and keep a very close watch on health issues, therefore I inquired about local internists and have ... Read More
No Spanish language, just English.Can I live in Mexico ? by VadimDiver
Hi, I don't know Spanish not at all,but know English and Russian languages. I am thinking about moving to Mexico (any area,closer to sea/ocean). Are there areas,where local Mexicans speak in English ? Is it possible to live in Mexico without ...
Anna, Is Santa Monica near you, it says Playas Rosirita but I'm not sure if there is a difference I'm not aware of. Diane Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Mexico by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Mexico. What recommendations would you ...
Research is key. I read a great deal about different areas in Mexico before we investigated specific destinations. My needs included proximity to an airport, lovely weather and not overly touristy. This eliminated many areas. We then made visits to ... Read More
No Spanish language, just English.Can I live in Mexico ? by VadimDiver
Hi, I don't know Spanish not at all,but know English and Russian languages. I am thinking about moving to Mexico (any area,closer to sea/ocean). Are there areas,where local Mexicans speak in English ? Is it possible to live in Mexico without ...
Hi. I would say yes you can live in Mexico without Spanish. We have lived in Ajijic ( on Lake Chapala ) for ten years and due to my continuing to work on and off in the states my Spanish has not developed. In this community many Mexicans who are in ... Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach, Baja Ca, Mex by paxvobiscum
If you want to live well, in a Pacific coastal town, semi arid, never too hot or cold, no poisonous insects or snakes, about 40 minutes from San Diego USA, tranquil, affordable and safe...then move here. I've travelled all over Mexico, even ...
We are investigating too and are retired so not youngsters, We are going there to check it out in September. Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach, Baja Ca, Mex by paxvobiscum
If you want to live well, in a Pacific coastal town, semi arid, never too hot or cold, no poisonous insects or snakes, about 40 minutes from San Diego USA, tranquil, affordable and safe...then move here. I've travelled all over Mexico, even ...
Will do. Thanks! Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach, Baja Ca, Mex by paxvobiscum
If you want to live well, in a Pacific coastal town, semi arid, never too hot or cold, no poisonous insects or snakes, about 40 minutes from San Diego USA, tranquil, affordable and safe...then move here. I've travelled all over Mexico, even ...
Thanks! I have no problem making a few changes, my husband says we've never lived in a house that I didn't start right off knocking walls down. That's a bit of a stretch but not too much. Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach, Baja Ca, Mex by paxvobiscum
If you want to live well, in a Pacific coastal town, semi arid, never too hot or cold, no poisonous insects or snakes, about 40 minutes from San Diego USA, tranquil, affordable and safe...then move here. I've travelled all over Mexico, even ...
I guess by modern I mean American. Gas stove, dishwasher, disposal, double sink stainless steel preferable. We may have better luck with a condo and evidently my husband is ok with that, that surprised me. We will probably rent at first but buy once ... Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach, Baja Ca, Mex by paxvobiscum
If you want to live well, in a Pacific coastal town, semi arid, never too hot or cold, no poisonous insects or snakes, about 40 minutes from San Diego USA, tranquil, affordable and safe...then move here. I've travelled all over Mexico, even ...
Hi Jaye thanks for the information. Is San Antonio a suburb of Rosirita. We will look at everything from Rosirita to Ensenada but I prefer to be more north Ensenada seems a bit far from my goal, seeing that baby in L.A. Read More