Comments on: Retire to Mexico? Let Me Help!

By: Aracely

Aracely — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:54:49 +0000

Hi Barbie,
I came across your blog when searching for information about Morelia in Mexico- I am too considering on moving to Mexico, but I wanted to find out more about such places as Morelia and San Miguel de Allende. Do you know anything about those places. (Edited for content by Barbie) Also thank you for any information on those places in Mexico.

By: Frank Higgins

Frank Higgins — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:08:37 +0000

I am moving to Mexico within the next few months to a small (relatively small) place named San Blas in the state of Nayarit. I visited there some years ago and loved it. The rent for a 2 bedroom apartment/bungalow is around $400 to $500 per month. If there are any that would care to join in the trek…lets go. I am 63 (a young 63)
The paperwork is the only problem that you will face and once done, its done for good
Lets go

By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:18:55 +0000

I would love to move to Mexico. I’m wondering if it is worth it to try to teach english in Mexico. I can become TESL certified in Minnesota. I would need some type of income. How long could I live on $100,000.00 in Mexico.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:32:21 +0000

Hi,

My husband is from Jalisco and would like us to move there in the next few years. I like the idea of it, but I am wondering if you have any advice on what it would really be like for me considering that I am an American and have never been there. He tells me all of these wonderful stories but he also tells me things about his mother and his sisters that makes me wonder how it actually is for a woman there. I also have a college degree and am wondering if I can even get a job there. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

By: Barbie

Barbie — Sat, 22 May 2010 23:23:38 +0000

And even on the Baja, you can live cheaper than in the States! Go Cathie!!!

By: Cathie Jean

Cathie Jean — Fri, 21 May 2010 13:45:27 +0000

Hi Barbie,
I am a 58 yr old widow….Have now been in Baja going on 4 years.
I dont speak the language ( Im not even close to Spanglish)
I live on disability, have some heath issues,,,but I am so Happy to be here….I could not afford to live in the States.
Yesterday I went grocery shopping at our local Walmart in Rosarito….Spent $85.00 on groceries that will last me 2 weeks +…Ya cant do that in the states…..I buy my meats…Yes, I even got some small steaks, 2 pkgs of Huge chicken breats, bacon 18 eggs, fresh baked bread, fruits and veggies. I also got 2 for 1 on butter and laundry detergent. I also go to the local fruit and veg stands here in my little town of Primo Tapia…
I am only 38 miles from the border but worlds away from the stress and costs of living in the States.. I moved here not knowing a soul…I have met and formed new friends here…We all have that bond of being a “free spirit” and living “outside the box”. Hope this helps your readers.
Cathie

By: Joseph

Joseph — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:36:20 +0000

All that info is on my site. Read the newsletters, the special reports and the blogs. Barbie

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:48:50 +0000

All that info is on my site. Read the newsletters, the special reports and the blogs. Barbie

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 02:19:36 +0000

Dear Barbie,
I have been getting you news letters for a while now. You have such great information.

I also have fibromalgia and O.A. I have been thinking about Guanajunto, posilby moving there. I am 52 , divorced, no children, and am on S.S. disability. I live in Minnesota and the weather here is causing me pain all year long.

Do you have any information that you could give me about this small town? I am on a fixed income and would need a rental that can’t be to expensive.

If you know of any other town or villages in Mexico I love to hear back from you. I can move as soon as possible. I just need to get information on rentals, visa’s, can I bring my car to Mexico?, How do I retain dual citizenship?

I would love to hear back from you with any information you can give me.

Keep the newsletters coming. They are very informative.

Take Care,
Linda T.

By: Martin

Martin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 20:44:41 +0000

Hello Barbie,

My wife and I enjoy reading your info abour Mexico. We are in the process of house hunting in Ensenada and would like to learn how to take our household goods (furniture, etc.) into Mexico when we move there. If you have any particular info about Ensenada and that area, we would appreciate that too.

Keep up the good work!

Thank you.

By: Barbie

Barbie — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:48:13 +0000

The crime – ah yes, that’s the rub – it’s everywhere. We stay in safe areas, don’t go by yourself into unknown places, but – even in a city, at a good hotel, you never know it the drug guys are wanting to cause trouble…just be very, very careful. The cost of living – just like anyplace in Mexico, can be much less than in the states…depends on what you want in life. But it’s going to cost you much less in Mexico. Rents – again, cover the gamet – you can get bargain, or you can pay…well, more than Dick and I can afford – there’s something for everyone. Best to you. Barbie

By: william krumholz

william krumholz — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:37:51 +0000

Ensenada would be close to home for me , natieve of San Diego. Would like to hear your opinion of the Ensenada area, especially crime ect , and cost of living , rents . Thanks Bill K.

By: Barbie

Barbie — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:06:14 +0000

Furniture import info is on my site. Read the newsletters, the special reports and the blogs. Barbie

By: Barbie

Barbie — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:05:15 +0000

All that info is on my site. Read the newsletters, the special reports and the blogs. Barbie

By: Barbie

Barbie — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 03:35:28 +0000

Hi Helen, Do read my blogs – people living there are kind enough to send that info, and I post it now and then. As far as cost of living – it absolutely depends on what you are wanting in retirement. Your cost of living and my very thrifty habits may put us no place near. The current daily wage in Mexico is still about $5. Barbie