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That’s interesting, thanks for sharing that, I’ve neve heard that before. All the expats I have spoken to and visited are saying they can still afford it so I appreciate you sharing that.
Bel – IL Mexico Correspondent.

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My Canadian neighbor has 2 large golden retrievers and it’s not an issue. Vet’s are excellent, profiessional, half to a third of the price of the US and I’ve never heard of any issues with customs bringing large dogs from either the US or Canada. All you need is to show that your pet has up to date rabies shot and a health certificate from your vet. There’s an excellent website called Pet Passport which lists all countries and the paperwork provided so just have a look on there to make sure you have all the up to date paperwork. Rentals are not a problem here in Mexico, just be up front and say you have dogs. Most people will rent no problem.
Bel – IL Mexico Correspondent.

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Yes absolutely, I have several friends that go back to the US or Canada to use their Medicare. In Mexico there is excellent health care and it’s very affordable. You can use the public system, have private health insurance, or just pay as you go. For health insurance, I would recommend contacting an insurance broker that specializes in living abroad like VITALSURANCE. Gabriel has a lot of information and you can find him at http://www.Vitalsurance.com
Bel – IL Mexico Correspondent.

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Global warming is affecting every continent in the world so I would expect that every country will notice a difference in the years to come. I was concerned about hurricanes where I live here in the Mexican Caribbean but over the last 8 years we haven’t seen that much difference. Each year there is a hurricane season but most are tropical storms and don’t escalate into hurricanes. Having said that, the risk is always there. It is the same in any tropic region in every country worldwide so if this is of concern, I would recommend to just have a little Google search and see how it has affected the countries you are interested in moving to.
Bel- IL Mexico Correspondent.

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In Mexico there are several places where you don’t need to speak Spanish. Places like the Riviera Maya, Lake Chapala, San Miguelle de Allende, Puerto Vallarta etc where a lot of locals speak English. But it’s fun to learn and always appreciated.
Bel – IL Mexico Correspondent.

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In Mexico there are several places where you don’t need to speak Spanish. Places like the Riviera Maya, Lake Chapala, San Miguelle de Allende, Puerto Vallarta etc where a lot of locals speak English.
Bel – IL Mexico Correspondent.

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I’ve never been asked that before and honestly I’ve never looked. There is plenty of salsa and places to go dancing and dance studios offering all styles of dance so if you love dancing you’ll be able to find something.

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Hi Jill, I have always lived in the tropics so hurricanes are a part of life. Yes the do happen but in 8years living in the Mexican Caribbean we have had 2 that caused a little damage, not huge ones that devestate the entire island or anything. As for Puerto Vallarta, I’ve never been but have spoken to people living there. Very similar weather, but our water is prettier and yes hurricanes do happen over on the west coast as well. So if you’re considering these locations please don’t be put off, they are built for it. The houses are sturdy and able to hndle it.
Cheers, Bel.

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There are plenty of way to rent in Mazatlan. A quick Google search will give you a list of real estates to contact, or you can look on VRBO, AirBnb, or something similar. Another great option is to join the expat Facebook group for Mazatlan and there are plenty of people who live there that can answer your questions and share good real estate agents.
Bel – IL Mexico Correspondent

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Hi,
Okay I don’t have children, nor do any of my friends, so I don’t know really have a lot of information about all of the schools on the island. There are both private and public schools and an American school which is bi-ingual. I would recommend contacting them to find out if you can enrol your son for a few months. Here is the link – https://www.angelfire.com/amiga2/americanschool/
I hope this helps.
Bel – Mexico Correspondent.

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Hi,
Most places in Mexico are very open to foreigners and the warmth of the Mexican people means it’s easy to meet people and form friendships or something more.
As for being a writer, I myself am a writer and have never had any issues. We have excellent internet, and places like San Miguel de Allende in Mexico has a wonderful creative expat community full of writers. They also hold an annual literary festival which attracts thousands of participants from all over the world so I’m sure you would meet some amazing people in San Miguel.
Regards,
Bel – Il Mexico Correspondent.

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Hi Pat,
I know there is a beautiful CCRC here in Mexican Caribbean, in Cancun. I spoke to the owners at our big annual Bootcamp in Las Vegas last month and it was also a lot more affordable. The name of the place is Kiosko and here is the link to their website – https://kioskoseniorliving.com/. I hope that helps.
Warm Regards,
Bel Woodhouse – Mexico Correspondent.

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Hi Pat,
I’m a single woman living in Mexico for the last 8 years and have never had any issues or inappropriate behaviour from men. If anything it’s the opposite, I’ve always found them to be very respectful and helpful. Hope that helps.
Regards,
Bel Woodhouse – Mexico Correspondent.

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Hi Jonathon,
Mexico allows you to come and go without restriction once you have obtained permanent residency. If you are doing the yearly renewal of temporary residency then you’ll need to return each year to renew your residency.
Bel Woodhouse – Mexico Correspondent.

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Hi Mark, I’m Bel, the Mexico Correspondent and bringing a dog to Mexico isn’t a problem. All you need is 3 things: proof of rabies vaccination, a health certificate from your vet and that your pet is microchpped. Then you’re good to go.

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