The good government of Jocotepec, centralized at the west end of Lake Chapala in the great state of Jalisco, has given new meaning to the word “mañana.” Too early on a Monday morning in mid-December 2007, a giant yellow machine on four very large, black tires got the undivided attention of residents along Rivera del Lago. […]
Continue ReadingOne of the pastimes I enjoy most in Ajijic is walking along the lakefront, observing changes in nature as the seasons move from rainy to dry, from fall to spring, and with the changes, bringing new avian visitors. I start early each day and take my dogs, Carlo the big black Newfoundland, and Cokie the […]
Continue ReadingMoving is always a rather upsetting experience and meticulous planning and organization are essential if all concerned want to retain their sanity! Moving to a foreign country only adds to the difficulties. Allow plenty of time to organize your move so that it is not a traumatic experience for you and your family. Initially, plan […]
Continue ReadingA winter condo in Palm Beach, a vacation house at Lake Taho or a summer cottage in the country… How about a beautiful villa on the beach in sunny Mexico? Who doesn’t like to get away for extended periods? Better yet, to a place that belongs to us year-round? But, although we’re there as often […]
Continue ReadingNEW TO MEXICO? Get off on the right foot! Let an experienced bilingual professional be your guide. I’m well qualified to help you find viable pathways in and around Guadalajara and Lake Chapala IF YOU ARE EXPLORING MARKETS OR STARTING A NEW BUSINESS IN MEXICO… Let me assist you: – making contacts – setting up […]
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Dr. Barbara Davidson M.D. was a practicing family physician in Dallas, Texas before she and her husband, Blair, an entrepreneur, decided to take some time to travel in Latin America. Ultimately they decided to reside permanently in Mexico. “Once we began to experience life in Mexico, where the culture is rich and complex yet the […]
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OK, so it’s really from Lieutenant Colonel to Tehuixtla, Morelos… you’ve heard of poetic license and alliteration? We’re Mark and Tina Wise (and Alexa, our sweet golden retriever). We live in our country home (mi casa es su casa) in Tehuixtla, Morelos, 85 miles SW of Mexico City, 30 miles SW of Cuernavaca and 150 […]
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MexConnect has had many excellent articles on the subject of driving in Mexico. This article is my “two cents worth!” I’ve lived in Tehuixtla, Morelos for almost five years, where Tina and I built a country home and run an excursion business. I am retired from the U.S. Army and have my FM3 work visa. […]
Continue ReadingPoints of Service in Mexico (see below) Mexico City (D.F.) – Embassy of Canada Monterrey (Nuevo León) – Consulate General of Canada Guadalajara (Jalisco) – Consulate of Canada Acapulco (Guerrero) – Consulate of Canada Cancún (Quintana Roo) – Consulate of Canada Mazatlán (Sinaloa) – Consulate of Canada Oaxaca (Oaxaca) – Consulate of Canada Puerto Vallarta […]
Continue ReadingMexico is Canada’s most important trading partner in Latin America. Trade between the two countries was worth more than CDN $5 billion in 1994 and has grown significantly since the mid 1980’s. Exports from Canada to Mexico increased by 2.5% in 1993 reaching CDN $790 million. In turn Mexico exported CDN $3.6 billion to Canada […]
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