CanadaPatriot
Canadian expat in Mexico
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Lives in Tampico
Registration: 23 July 2015
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Making phone calls in Mexico by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Mexico, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Mexico? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
thanks - I'll give it try. Read More
Making phone calls in Mexico by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Mexico, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Mexico? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
I guess you mean to omit the 664 ext and just call the 7 numbers. I haven't tried it but cell numbers always require 10 digits here - thanks Read More
Making phone calls in Mexico by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Mexico, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Mexico? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
yes...it's a cell but from which carrier I don't know. Read More
Making phone calls in Mexico by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Mexico, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Mexico? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
Does anyone know how to dial numbers with the prefix of 664 from a landline within Mexico? I believe it's a cell number prefix! I've tried 045 first, 01 800, nothing works. Thanks Read More
Mexican cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Mexico? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Mexico and why not your best recipe. Thank ...
Well Priscilla...I lived in Oaxaca for 2 years and the state is renowned for its molé. Mole is an ancient Indigenous cocoa bean derivative ground into a powder and mixed with animal fat plus oth ingredients to form a paste. It looks like ... Read More
Driving in Mexico by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Mexico? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Driving in DF?? You're a brave young woman. DF isn't the worse place to drive in the world (Asia, pick any country) but it's another planet compared to your native land I'm sure. Mexico, like anywhere where road space is minuscule ... Read More
Move to Guanajuato, Guanajuato by tcstoker
I have never been there, so I need so help. I will be arriving by air (Leon), no car, and need to find a convenient apartment in the Centro. I will apply for FM3 in Washington DC the week prior. How long do it take to get the FM3? Can I continue ...
Hey alleycat, The other posters have dished out the info regarding the FM3. Mexico is still the easiest country to acquire a visa that I've seen, Although INM has tried to make it more difficult each year. But it's true, once you board your ... Read More
Autos by Dtimms
What would be a good choice for a car, make and model for Mexico. I would like to consider: economy, durability, service and repair, comfort. Probably used for short trips and in town. Rough road use a possibility, but not a necessity.
I'm going to take the high road on this and recommend that you cease from replying to me regarding any of my posts. Your combative behavior is counterproductive to the blog and serves no purpose. Read More
Autos by Dtimms
What would be a good choice for a car, make and model for Mexico. I would like to consider: economy, durability, service and repair, comfort. Probably used for short trips and in town. Rough road use a possibility, but not a necessity.
I'm completely fluent, smart guy. You're just spelling them poorly. Baches are potholes and "topes" are speed bumps. Read More
appreciate any info on where to look for a furnished apartment by gudgrief
I'm considering moving to San Juan del Rio. I would appreciate any info on where to look for a furnished apartment and any other tips. I can send a contact request so we can converse offline. thanks.
Your welcome...true many great apts are NOT online...but to get a bearing of what to expect, the internet helps. Plus the legwork can be tedious if you're going to Queretaro. It's a big city. Read More
Rosarito Recommendations - Housework by lizzers
I'm looking for recommendations for several services in Rosarito: 1) general contractor/someone who can do a bathroom renovation and tiling 2) painter 3) junk removal service 4) cleaners (we are talking deep clean, not just dust the tops of the ...
Your rates are probably a lot more expensive than the average Mexican housecleaner which is why most people hire the person directly.The difference in the rate is definitely worth the potential loss due to theft. The company covers part of the wage ... Read More
Autos by Dtimms
What would be a good choice for a car, make and model for Mexico. I would like to consider: economy, durability, service and repair, comfort. Probably used for short trips and in town. Rough road use a possibility, but not a necessity.
I would NEVER have a new car in Mexico. A small SUV such as RAV4 or similar is good because you may get caught in a flood. Also with the potholes/topes everywhere I wouldn't have a low riding car. Foreign cars tend to be very expensive when ... Read More
Autos by Dtimms
What would be a good choice for a car, make and model for Mexico. I would like to consider: economy, durability, service and repair, comfort. Probably used for short trips and in town. Rough road use a possibility, but not a necessity.
Sorry travellight, I've never heard of "topies and bachies". Sounds like you may be from "across the pond". What are they? But my comments weren't meant to be satirical. Just my experiences in the places I've ... Read More
appreciate any info on where to look for a furnished apartment by gudgrief
I'm considering moving to San Juan del Rio. I would appreciate any info on where to look for a furnished apartment and any other tips. I can send a contact request so we can converse offline. thanks.
Hey Gudgrief...check this out. http://www.vivanuncios.com.mx/s-renta-inmuebles/san-juan-del-rio-qro/departamento+amueblado/v1c1098l11794q0p1 & http://casas.trovit.com.mx/renta-san-juan-rio-queretaro-amueblada There are many other sites with ... Read More
Rosarito Recommendations - Housework by lizzers
I'm looking for recommendations for several services in Rosarito: 1) general contractor/someone who can do a bathroom renovation and tiling 2) painter 3) junk removal service 4) cleaners (we are talking deep clean, not just dust the tops of the ...
Maryellen makes some good pts...unfortunately being home while someone else is cleaning your house sort of defeats the purpose of hiring a cleaner. For me, if I'm home then I'll clean my own house, but I know others who prescribe to your ... Read More