painternc
12/3/2013 19:50 EST
is there much of an expat community there? and yes, I am very interested in mixing in with the community - just makes it a little easier to make the transition if there are expats IMO.
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kirkaja
12/22/2013 15:37 EST
I couldn't let this thread go with so little response. San Cristobal de las Casas is a beautiful town in the most beautiful province of Mexico. It's not far from a number of gorgeous natural spots, that are off the tourist path and are still unspoiled.
The cultural experience is probably among the least typically Mexican, but don't get me wrong when I say that, I like Mexico. It's proximity to Guatemala is a plus also, as you can visit Atitlan, Antigua, Semuc, and not have the uncertainties of living there. (But I like Guatemala too) But as you can tell by your lack of response, it is off the ex-pat beaten path. But there are Americans, Canadians, and Europeans passing through all the time, usually heading through to Central America, and the young sometimes stay awhile. If I was seriously considering retiring in Mexico, that would be my first choice, but the biggest drawback would be the lack of an expat community.
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kirkaja
12/22/2013 16:07 EST
I couldn't let this thread go with so little response. San Cristobal de las Casas is a beautiful town in the most beautiful province of Mexico. It's not far from a number of gorgeous natural spots, that are off the tourist path and are still unspoiled.
The cultural experience is probably among the least typically Mexican, but don't get me wrong when I say that, I like Mexico. It's proximity to Guatemala is a plus also, as you can visit Atitlan, Antigua, Semuc, and not have the uncertainties of living there. (But I like Guatemala too) But as you can tell by your lack of response, it is off the ex-pat beaten path. But there are Americans, Canadians, and Europeans passing through all the time, usually heading through to Central America, and the young sometimes stay awhile. If I was seriously considering retiring in Mexico, that would be my first choice, but the biggest drawback would be the lack of an expat community. If this posted twice, I'm sorry, but that's because it didn't post in the first half hour,
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nelsonokelmgmailcom
12/22/2013 20:42 EST
II have read that there are more ExPats in the Guadalajara/Puerto Vallarta area than anywhere else in the world. I am in Puerto Vallarta and there are an astonishing number of Nortamericanos. Our neighbors are from Sweden. There is an active expat group. See: http://www.expatsinvallarta.com/./ There is no dearth of ExPats here!
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cherokree
4/1/2014 01:09 EST
San Cristobal has a vibrant ex-pat community, centered first around NaBalom. I have lived in San Cris for over 5 years. San Cristobal is a beautiful colonial town, near ancient Maya ruins and rain forests. It is special because it is the center for the many surrounding Maya villages. Definitely worth a look.
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rabknapp
6/16/2014 16:16 EST
It sounds wonderful, but what are the drawbacks? Is it difficult to find a place to stay? To get utilities and internet? What about health, health insurance, and English-speaking doctors? I hope I don't sound whiny, and I know I'd have to learn a lot on my own, but I'm curious, nonetheless.
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kirkaja
6/16/2014 17:07 EST
Rob, I found a major part of my excerpt quoted in the "5 places in Mexico" special section. My last sentence was "but the biggest drawback is there is not much of an ex pat community there", and I was quoted as an expat., which I'm not.
I was quoted as some authority. I go there about once every 5 years. I've been extensively through Mexico, and the Chiapas -Guatemala area is the most beautiful area, I've found, and you can read the rest in the "Mexico 5 place piece.
I can't answer your questions. It may be wanting in many respects involving advanced medical care, but you can find good doctors,( though maybe not as many specialists), in many cities throughout Mexico
. I will reiterate, if more expats knew about it, and formed a strong ex pat community, many of those necessities would come.
It's a little like what people say about Merida, it's almost not even Mexico, particularly N. Mexico, where the proximity to the US and US expats, sort of jades the everyday Mexican citizen..
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rabknapp
6/16/2014 17:14 EST
Hi - Thanks so much for taking the time to answer. I was thinking of going to a few places in Mexico this fall and checking out the possibilities. Take care.
R. Knapp
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