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poconut

Feb 5, 2008, 2:37 PM

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Tequisquiapan

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Hi all I am new to the forum so please bear with me I am seeking information on Tequisquiapan I read an article on this town and was very interested in learning more, we have visited Mexico a few times and found it to be inviting, and friendly, we are retiring and are thinking of moving to Mexico. If anyone here lives in Tequisquiapan I would really appreciate some info on this beautiful area. Thank You for your help.

Joe Mecus

halfmexi

Feb 6, 2008, 3:09 PM

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Re: [poconut] Tequisquiapan

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Tequis is one of the nicest towns in all of Queretaro... alot of Europeans spend their holidays there for the hot springs and the fire opals. Most are part time residents and weekend getaways for people from Mexico City, I spent 5 years in the area (just moved last Sept.), nice and quiet, no real nightlife, infact alot of people will say it is boring. I like to think of it as a peaceful, small town...

They have been working on the highway from San Juan del Rio to Tequisquiapan for over a year and there are alot of improvements coming, movie theatres, Costco, etc. Prices like everywhere else in Mexico are going up - a 3 bedroom, 2 bath rental is about $600 and up nowadays. Above town, by the police station are some great old quiet neighborhoods, big trees, 1960's era homes.

My only word of advice is services do currently suck (yes, they accept mordidas), the laws and politics of the state of Queretaro are very heavy - the main reason why we finally left. Immigration has good people, but can be sometimes difficult too. Getting a driver's license is a real pain - if you have a friend in San Miguel de Allende, use their address and get one over there - plus, the US Consulate in San Miguel is the best place to get your Passport renewed too, with your only other choice being Mexico City (2.5 hours away).

Just past Tequis is San Bernal... if they ever get their huge service problems worked out, they are trying to make the monolith into a big time tourist zone with housing tracts, wifi, etc. This was supposed to all be available in 2006 and it looks like a few more years before it could possibly become a reality - Mexico is slow___________________

Buena suerte y paz,

BIL

VOTE MAYAN ...For A New Tomorrow!

Tequisbob

Feb 7, 2008, 8:19 AM

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Please let me bring you up to date on Tequisquiapan. I think maybe halfmexi has not been here for quite some time.

I live in Tequis !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have lived here for almost one year now. I built my retirement home here 6-years ago and have been here at least four times a year until I moved full time in April 2007.

The highway between Tequis and San Juan del Rio was finished one month ago.

I received my Mexican Drivers License last June in San Juan del Rio without any problems. I had to take the written test but the answers in Espanol were printed on the wall.

I registered my FM3 in Queretaro at the Migracion off Unverisdad. I had no problems what-so-ever. It took two trips to get the documentation copied correctly but that was my issue not theirs.

If you want more information on life in Tequisquiapan or if I can help in any other way, please feel free to email me personally at tequisbob@prodigy.net.mx.

I love it here and have found it to be a wonderful place to live. There are not many English speakers but if I need my English fix...I drive to San Miguel Allende 70-miles away...I speak limited Espanol but between me gesturing and others willing to assist me...I do very well.

Best Wishes,

poconut

Feb 8, 2008, 7:06 AM

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Re: [bobr76453] Tequisquiapan

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Thank you for the info on Tequis I appreciate it very much, I am planning on a trip there very soon and will be looking to rent a place for awhile,I want to look around and see if my wife would like the area also, just looking for a nice quiet place to settle down and enjoy life for a change, Thanks again Bill and Bob, I will be in touch with you soon Bob.

Joe

DavidMcL

Feb 8, 2008, 2:59 PM

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Re: [poconut] Tequisquiapan

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Did you discover Tony Burton's article?
http://www.mexconnected.com/.../tbtequisquipan.html
It is a good read.

Suerte

David
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poconut

Feb 9, 2008, 11:07 AM

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Re: [DavidMcL] Tequisquiapan

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Thanks David that was a great article, I guess all that is left is for me to make a trip there and check iy out for myself.if anyone knows a good realtor in the area please let me know, I would like to get in touch with them and see about a rental, hope to see you all soon.
JOE