Drgar22
12/18/2016 14:31 EST
Moved to Queretaro from US about a year ago. Retired, worked w children and families for years. Recently married here. Looking to meet for drink coffee conversation.
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Ines08
1/7/2017 21:36 EST
My husband and I will be moving in early July. Will be happy to meet you for coffee or drinks or lunch/dinner.
Let's stay in touch please. How do you like it so far?
Ines Morcombe
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dmexx
1/8/2017 12:04 EST
Hello,
I have lived in Mexico about 15 years, the last 6 in Qro. My wife is from the Yucatan. We have settled in well here, but it took some time. My wive's compliant are the cold winters.
I only wish there was a formal community of retired expats as there was in Guadalajara.
You will need to speak Spanish if you want to live comfortably here.
I can provide some tips about the city.
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Ines08
1/8/2017 13:00 EST
Yes please any ideas, suggestions or tips are greatly appreciated. As far as the Spanish , no problema there, I was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia but have lived in the States for 35 years.
First of all, any relocation company you can recommend. We have been getting outrageous quotes from United Van Lines, etc.
Thank you!
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dmexx
1/8/2017 15:03 EST
Are you moving to Querétaro permanently? How do you know Querétaro and Mexico is really the place you want to be? If you do, you really need to slim-down on your possessions. The only things you should be bringing are electronic devices, limited kitchen items, personal effects, and clothing. In two moves to Mexico, I found that shipping to Mexico is cost prohibitive. You are better off putting only the essentials in your pick-up and driving them to Mexico. Using an outfit like United Van Lines is meant for those being sent to Mexico at the expense of their employer. Put your extra things in storage until you have confirmed that indeed Mexico is for you. After you have been in Qro for a year or so, you can then ship them if they really are necessary.
If you are going to be here permanentely, I don't recommend driving a foreign-plated car. Unlike the cities with Gringo Villages, your car will stand out like a sore thumb in Qro, attracting attention you don't want.
Dmexx
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Ines08
1/8/2017 15:20 EST
Thank you so very much for the input. Like you suggest, we iniatially thought about putting everything in storage for a year or until we were sure Mexico was for us but then we thought we have to pay $300 a month for storage here plus at least an extra $300 for a furnished place there; and the choices are quite limited so why not take our own stuff? Believe me we are still debating. Have visited Mexico many times. Actually we just came back from Queretaro; stayed at the Ramada Encore in Juriquilla, where we plan to live.
Thank you again. You make a lot of sense.
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Ines08
1/8/2017 15:37 EST
Thank you so much for the input. Like you suggest, initially we thought about putting everything in storage for a year or until we were sure Queretaro or Mexico was for us, but then we thought, we have to pay $300 monthly for storage here plus an extra $300 in rent for a furnished place there, and the choices are quite limited, so we figured, why not take our own stuff? Believe me, we are still debating what to do.
We have visited Mexico several times, in fact, we just came back from Queretaro, stayed at the Ramada Encore in Juriquilla, where we would like to live if possible.
I don't particularly suffer from attachment, but the idea of putting my furniture away or selling it breaks my heart.
Thank you again, you make a lot of sense.
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Brazil16
1/8/2017 16:14 EST
I have done this Twice in my life sold everything. When I moved to Argentina now getting ready to move somewhere. Was looking at Brazil or here in Playa Del Carmen. When you move away from the US. You realize you really did need the stuff. Its a very freeing experience I suggest you try it. You can alway buy more stuff
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dmexx
1/8/2017 18:01 EST
8 Jan 17
If you found a furnished rental in Juriquilla for only $300 USD per month, that was a tremendous bargain. Unless you are in a city with a Gringo Village (i. e., Cuernavaca, Ajijic, GDL , Pto. Vallarta, or SMA), furnished rentals will be rare. It’s a foreign concept to Mexicans.
When we arrived in Juriquilla, six years ago, without furnishings, we considered ourselves very luck to find a furnished house for only $14,000 MN per month. With inflation, you could not do that today. Plus, it was only being rented on such terms because the owners were estadounidenses desperate to return to the States and obviously could not afford to take their furniture with them.
Saludos,
Dmexx
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dmexx
1/8/2017 18:05 EST
It's rare to run into a fellow American in Qro. I have met few in the six years I have been here.
I am retired and live with my Mexican wife in Juriquilla.
Would be happy to meet with you to share experiences.
Saludos,
Dmexx
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Ines08
1/8/2017 18:24 EST
No no I never meant a furnished place for $300. What I meant is that an unfurnished house could cost $800 and the same place goes for $1100 furnished. Ha! I should be so lucky.
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Ines08
1/8/2017 18:24 EST
No no I never meant a furnished place for $300. What I meant is that an unfurnished house could cost $800 and the same place goes for $1100 furnished. Ha! I should be so lucky.
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Ines08
1/8/2017 18:24 EST
No no I never meant a furnished place for $300. What I meant is that an unfurnished house could cost $800 and the same place goes for $1100 furnished. Ha! I should be so lucky.
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AlohaMex
1/10/2017 04:09 EST
Hello everyone there in Queretaro
My husband and I ( I am Mexican and he is American) are planning on moving to Queretaro some time next year when he retires from work.
We had considered Merida but not so sure about the super hot weather !
I would like some input about how other Americans feel about living in Queretaro in terms of safety. I grew up there but we have been living in Hawaii for the last 25 years, so I heard when I go back it will be a whole new place to me as well.
Thank you
Aloha
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DonMax
1/10/2017 16:40 EST
We recently moved to Juriquilla and are still trying to find things in Queretaro. The rent isn't bad here due to the recent strong USD rally. There are many rentals under 10,000 pesos in Juriquilla. But the majority of them are unfurnished, though.
We used the following site to find our rental home and contacted the agents listed.
http://www.inmuebles24.com/casas-o-duplex-o-casa-en-condominio-en-renta-en-juriquilla.html
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MexiScott
3/27/2017 21:31 EST
Hello,
We'll be moving to Queretaro this summer with our daughter going into the 6th grade. I'd be interested in hearing from any expats about their experiences with the Mexican school system. We've located a private school where we'll be attending. Additionally, if anyone knows a reputable realtor...that would be greatly appreciated!
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