Hello Everyone! This is my intro on the forum. My husband and I are planning to move to the La Paz area next summer, for our retirement years. Is there a specific forum for La Paz, Todos Santos and Cabo? I would first like to ask seasoned expats in Baja Sur, if the area is reasonably safe. Then I'd like to know if La Paz is a good choice for expats, as opposed to Cabo or Todos Santos. We will be looking to buy a small home with a garden and perhaps a guest cottage, and would like to begin talking about affordable areas that are close to a nice beach. I will also want to start gathering information on how much it will cost to employ a housekeeper 3 times a week, and a gardener. And will be be advised to ship our furniture and appliances down from Oregon? And how can we transport our four pets? We may plan a short visit in August, and we'd love to meet up with expats for coffee or margaritas. So if you'd like to mentor us, please send a private message and we can make some plans. Also, is there a Newcomers Club in La Paz or Cabo? Thank you all! I look forward to your thoughts! Mary and Paul

We plan to be in the Lake Chapala area for 3 weeks this Aug. & are looking for a centralized B&B or small hotel that we can use as a base to explore the possibility of living in this area permanently. Any suggestions, anyone?

I will be visiting the Puerto Morelos, Mexico area at the end of July for 30-60 days. I'm looking for a clean furnished studio/1 br apartment with hot water, air condition, good high speed internet, a decent kitchen and a terrace with a decent view. It would be great to find an apartment within walking distance of a grocery store. My budget is 2,500 - 4000 pesos per month. Your tips, thoughts & comments are appreciated thank you.

My husband and I want to move to this area in 2016. He is bilingual and I am not. Are there any places to help locate work? We are not planning on retiring , but want t start enjoying the life that this part of the world offers. Are there many job opportunities in this area? I have been searching on google without much luck. Any pointers about planning our transition?

Is there any good private schools in the playa del Carmen area , does anyone have children attending ? Any info costs etc . Any info appreciated

We are going to be moving to San Miguel de Allende from Panama. Does anyone know the answers or a good forum to look at for the following? How to bring personal goods into Mexico? Easiest way to ship into Mexico? What are the do’s and don’ts of bringing goods into Mexico?

I would like to do research on top practicioners in the field of breast cancer in Mexico. Can anyone help me with a website or a direct link to a reseach organization or support organization where I can find info out on doctors with this speciality. Are they only located in DF or are there other centers for cancer treatment and research in Mexico? Mucho gracias.