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Texmex01
  7/19/2020 14:03 EST

I have read in some recent travel blogs that popped up on my computer, that stated San Miguel and Guanajuato are now open. I really don’t trust the travel blogs (especially when I know they are travel agents). Does anyone know if this is true? And if so where can I find the COVID requirements for these areas.
I Retired several years ago.
My wife and I are hoping to move to a part of Mexico with a comfortable climate or in the central regions of Costa Rican. My wife being Hispanic would like to check out Mexico first.
We are waiting patiently so if we have to wait it’s no big deal. We want to be safe in our travels.

rediskee
  7/19/2020 14:19 EST

Hi,

San Miguel "opened" on Wednesday. 40% occupancy in hot KS and no short term ( Like AirBnB rentals), supposedly. The parks are tailored off. Covid cases increase every day and the State is Red on the semaphore system. Done restaurants and shops open with temperatures taken and feel used before entry. Masks are mandatory but compliance is week. I strongly recommend the Covid19-SMA Facebook page for info as well as other SMA groups. Hospitals are full, staff don't necessarily have required PPE. There is terrific delivery from restaurants and the LA Comer grocery store.

Currently living in SMA - Liz

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rediskee
  7/19/2020 14:24 EST

Sorry - hotels, not hot KS. The parks are taped off. Some restaurants are open.

I need better quality control.

SMA and Queretaro are lovely and the weather is near perfect.

rediskee
  7/19/2020 14:24 EST

Sorry - hotels, not hot KS. The parks are taped off. Some restaurants are open.

I need better quality control.

SMA and Queretaro are lovely and the weather is near perfect.

Texmex01
  7/19/2020 14:31 EST

Great! I found the Facebook site. Thanks so much for the information!

TeresitaX
  7/21/2020 21:17 EST

Having lived in both Mexico and Costa Rica I will say this: Costa Rica is a super, super friendly place where is is very easy to integrate if you speak Spanish. It is easy to make good solid long term friends with Costa Ricans. Mexico is in between the two in terms of friendliness, still friendlier than the USA .

However, I will add two big negative caveats to Costa Rica the first is the bureaucracy. Anyone with a modicum of a control issues won't be able to last in CR. The government has tons of power and managed every tiny little thing they can. The residency process is nightmarish and lengthy (with or without a lawyer). Incidentally, theft is a big problem because of cultural views and extreme leniency and years of red tape involved in any enforcement. The lawyers and expats who "help" you are often extremely unethical. Almost everyone gets referral kickbacks, and the government taxes on imported products are huge. (However they do not apply to the import of household goods in a shipping container) Taxes bring me to the big number two drawback, and it relates to bureaucracy. It is profound lack of availability of goods. If you are a foodie, Costa Rica will be culinary torture. Mexico has so so much more available, you get get almost item you might want to buy in Mexico or online (not true for CR). I will let someone else talk about the difference in affordability, (also is tied to bureaucracy).

Mexican law is much more straight forward, and residency was painless. My Mexican residency was finished and granted, and the card issued in less than the time it takes for Costa Rica to begin the review process of an application for the first time. Literally.

I miss ease of making friends among Costa Ricans, but Mexicans are nice, open good people, still easier to meet, and the country is so much freer.

That said re: covid-19 In muy opinion, the risk is high unless you isolate and cook all your own food. Many Mexicans were late to adopt mask wearing, and still others have yet to abandon the all night drinking fiestas celebrating La Cuarantena.

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Texmex01
  7/21/2020 22:12 EST

Thanks so much for all the information TeresitaX. Another post listed Queretaro which I started looking into. My wife should be able to get her citizenship due to her father being from Monterrey, however she has never been to Mexico and is excited about living there. We know a lot about Costa Rica since our daughter in-law is a Tica and moved to the States before marrying our son. Can’t wait to checkout México,

jim42
  7/22/2020 09:34 EST

I have visited Mexico 14 times and never had a problem. Cancun(2) Puerto Vallarta(2), Queretaro(1) and Merida (9). In my opinion the Mexican people are very, very friendly and not out to rip you off. I felt very safe down there and if it wasnt for my age I would retire there. On the other hand I resided in Costa Rica for 3 1/2 yrs and never felt comfortable and didnt trust the people and had to watch my back constantly. Never been back to CR and have no desire to go.

Texmex01
  7/22/2020 12:13 EST

Thanks Jim42., Great information!

loretad
  7/23/2020 01:35 EST

https://coronavirus.gob.mx/datos/

There is a press conference every day, 7 days a week at 7:00 p.m. central time at: informe diario por coronavirus en mexico

nonotme
  7/24/2020 10:12 EST

I was planning on visiting San Miguel for a long weekend. Are downtown pubs & restaurants open or would it be better to wait a while longer

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