Tips for Living in Mexico
Tips from expats and experts about moving to Mexico and living in Mexico.
Where Does the Ice Come From
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An item sometimes overlooked in eating and drinking is ice. We Americans love our drinks cold, and so often we order an "ice" tea or "ice" bottled water.......if the ice comes from the city water supply, it is like drinking city water. (Continue Reading)
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cancun9months
Avoid Buying Electronics in Mexico
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Do not plan on buying laptops, computers or iPods and iPads in Mexico. They are usually priced almost 200% more than American prices. Even the xbox and play station games are extremely expensive here. (Continue Reading)
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Teknerd
Buying a Car in Mexico
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The first time I lived, as an adult, overseas I shipped an auto. It arrived 8 weeks after I did and I had already bought a used car by then. So, the car I shipped was superfluous. When I retired, I brought my pick-up truck to Mexico, but disposed of it after six months. (Continue Reading)
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Betsy Burlingame, Expat ExchangeHow to Decide if You Can Trust Street Food
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A lot of great expat areas will have street food vendors offering tempting foods right on the street, Some will have a couple of small tables to sit at. You will not see running tap water and while tempted you probably should move on and eat at a regular restaurant. (Continue Reading)
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elsidmx
It It Safe to Walk Alone After Dark?
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We all know there's usually safety in numbers. So best to stay around where others are walking and use common sense. As the evening draws on you'll find that fewer and fewer people are on the street. At Lake Chapala, Mexico the ladies feel safe to walk (even alone) in our towns and villages (even after dark). (Continue Reading)
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