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topazio

Apr 5, 2009, 11:32 AM

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Questions about Queretaro

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We would like to hear any information about Queretaro as a city to live and work in. I am an American and my husband is Mexican. The city where he is from is right on the Arizona border and we really don't want to settle there. Queretaro seems to be a good city, but we don't know anyone that is living there. Are living expenses very high? We have a child going into early elementary school so we are also interested in knowing what the schools are like. I have a certificate to teach English so I will be looking to supplement our income by teaching.
Thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts.

simon

Jun 9, 2009, 7:27 PM

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Re: [topazio] Questions about Queretaro

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Hi topazio,

While I don't currently live in Queretaro, I visit there very often. My wife is from Jalpan (up north) and I am a USC. We have a place in Queretaro (the city). I like it alot, clean and well run and historic. Always have felt safe and never yet had a bad experience there. Living expenses are not all that high. We figured that we could live pretty comfortable on 1200 USD per month (our house is paid off).

There are English teaching schools in town and there are English elementry and middle schools as well. Not sure about high schools. I am unsure of the quality. I happened to see the "Washington School" around 57 and Bernado Quintana. My wife pointed out that this was an English speaking school.

Queretaro has a growing international airport. I just left a few weeks ago and they have been building on to the airport as well as construction in that area has gone way up. Bombidier is located there now for a few years. A number of other multinationals too. Continental from Houston as well as other domestic airlines going to and from Monteray and DF.

Not too many USC that I can see. Sometimes see one at the Home Deport or WalMart or in Tequis or Bernal - a couple of nearby towns. For sure in San Miguel de Allende there is an expat community - about an hour away.

Until 4-5 years ago, my view of Mexico was that of the border city. Queretaro and the surrounding states have opened my eyes. Nice place for sure. We plan to stay there more full time some day.

Scott

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julia ajijic

Jul 1, 2009, 7:16 AM

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Actually I live in Queretaro and Ajijic and I do prefer Ajijic especially if you are american. The cost of living is far cheaper in Ajijc than Queretaro. The rents are much cheaper in Ajijic than Que but to buy its cheaper in Que than Ajijic. Strange but true. I have small but nice furnished houses to rent in Ajijic. In Que it is almost impossible to find a furnished house.
True there are more schools to choose from in Que. My kids went to the American school but it is quite expensive. Que now has a rush hour.I just prefer the friendly place and the weather in Ajijc. In both places you could teach english.