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Living here six months now, got two year residency card. Living inland now, would like to migrate closer to a beach but worried about hurricane seasons. Rent a small apartment, finding it very economical and weather seems to always be pleasant enough. I study Spanish daily but find it more difficult the more I delve in. Find it difficult to meet new people, though everybody I have met has been very kind. I am learning the bus routes in a moderately sized city, and find it very challenging as the internet is useless, nothing is posted anywhere. I have to just show up and wait. The bus drivers often lie or don't care once I have boarded and then they go the opposite way and cannot be helpful. One mocked my Spanish when I asked him about a stop (in Spanish) and laughed at me, I found it very rude. Wish I had some local input on some of the Puebla buses. I live in San Andres de Cholula. I would move to Vera Cruz but they had no good restaurants in the area I went to. There is definitely nothing of the vegetarian variety there, that I could find, nor any grocery stores with fresh vegetables. Of course my time there was limited and I was on foot, so I hope to explore more and find some outdoor markets. But all in all, people are so kind, even when I fell down on the big metro bus some women laughed at me but then they offered me their seat! And also, when the driver mocked me on the AU bus, a woman told me what stop it was. I don't want to seem bitter, as I do love this country and I hope to be here for a long long time. I just find it difficult sometimes trying to navigate language and culture alone. I have many good, joyful days.

Hello, glad to be here! We are just starting our plans to move to Mexico, so any and all advice for middle-income, not quite "retirement" age (if anyone can really retire anymore) people. We don't need a huge house, a small one will do, or a nice condo. We are seeking a quiet, friendly place—somewhere close to a city, but without the rush of a large place. We are outdoorsy people and would prefer to walk to the stores or restaurants, limiting our car usage. Let me know if you have questions or want to connect! :-)

New here starting plans to retire in Mexico. Looking at Chapala / Mazatlan / San Miguel. Dual citizen so that helps, just need to decide where to land.

Hi! Making plans to move to Mexico. I took Spanish many years ago but haven’t used it so looking for a an ex-pat area where English is common. I’m a teaching tennis pro, and would be interested in doing that, as well as a job in marketing/communications and/or events. We’re about 10 years from retirement, my wife is a nurse, and my three adult children are also looking to move with us.

@Angela52

Hola

I still have not moved to México but I would like to move to San Miguel Allenda. I teach ELL (English for Lanaguage Learners). I have also taught Spanish, History and Eng Lit.

Anyone can provide a link where I can find teaching jobs in that area?

@Lindameyers

Then you should be planning to go the same place I am going San Miguel Allende. It is safe. There is a large °µÍø½ûÇø community. Cancún is also an °µÍø½ûÇø area where lots of people speak English but I do not like to live close to the ocean due to hurricanes.

New here starting plans to retire in Mexico. Looking at Chapala / Mazatlan / San Miguel. Dual citizen so that helps, just need to decide where to land. - @JJKBSPARTAN

San Miguel de Allende would be the best place.

Want to spent part of my retirement in SMDA.  Been there many times, but now I want to live there at least 6 most of the year.  Maybe eventually full time.  In doing research I find that accommodations can be had at a more economical level if working with locals.  Anyone have any leads as to where I can find a nice one bedroom to rent in SMDA? 

@Tony Alfaro

I have lived in SMA for 8 years and might be able to help you. Not sure this forum allows for private emails but mine is kerry@°µÍø½ûÇømx.com

@Zuleika Hiraldo

Hola. I am a SMA resident for 8 years and highly recommend. Happy to give you more info. kerry@°µÍø½ûÇømx.com

I am new to this forum. I have lived in San Miguel de Allende for 8 years and I love it for a lot of reasons. I feel I have been living a "pinch-me" existence since moving here. So much to offer on so many levels.