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Mexican Wines

July 27, 2020June 1, 2021 Tony2726Leave a Comment on Mexican Wines

Posted by nancy on November 13, 2000 We are traveling to Mazatlan for Christmas this year and would love to sample some good Mexican wines. Can anyone supply us with the names of some good reds and whites? Posted by Bournemouth on November 14, 2000 Try L.A.Cetto, from Baja California. The owner of an Italian […]

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Building costs in the Chapala area

July 24, 2020 Tony2091Leave a Comment on Building costs in the Chapala area

Posted by Richard Alt on July 30, 1997: My wife and I have just returned from Ajijic. While there we toured real estate with a very competent man. We are currently negotiating for a property which is a walled lot with all utilities installed, a basic foundation, cistern, etc. for a small home. What we […]

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Driving from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara

July 24, 2020 Tony3507Leave a Comment on Driving from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara

Posted by Leroy Blankenship on Marzo 28, 2000 We will be driving (yes, my brother insists upon driving instead of riding the bus) from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara next week, and return. It would be nice to take the fastest route in one direction and the most interesting or scenic route in the other direction. […]

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WILLS, ESTATES AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY IN MEXICO

July 22, 2020 Tony4489Leave a Comment on WILLS, ESTATES AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY IN MEXICO

Posted by Louise Lander on Marzo 21, 2000 If I’m living in Mexico, with no traces of a residence in the U.S. other than a past history, do I need to have a Will drawn up in Mexico? Or do I need a Mexican Will for my Mexican assets and a U.S. Will for my […]

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Road Trip: Mexico

July 22, 2020 Tony78102 Comments on Road Trip: Mexico

Posted by Bill on Mayo 12, 2000 Some of you might find the following article interesting in which the author describes his road trip. The story follows. Travelers who would think nothing of renting a car and eating their way through Tuscany or Provence quiver at the thought of doing the same thing in Mexico. […]

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Mexico’s Name

July 20, 2020 Tony2514Leave a Comment on Mexico’s Name

Posted by stephanea araujo on November 04, 1999 hi! does anyone know how Mexico got its name and when the people as a whole were first called Mexicans? does it have something to do with the Aztecs whom I think were also called the Mexias or Mexicas or something along those lines? Posted by Frank […]

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A little girl is attracted by the scent of hot, sugary churros, a deep-dried bread. The owner of this cart in Tijuana cooks this delicious treat on the spot. © Henry Biernacki, 2012

Retiring And Living Around Tijuana

July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 Tony5587Leave a Comment on Retiring And Living Around Tijuana

Posted by Mack on Abril 24, 2000 I’m looking for information on living in Tijuana or nearby for the winter moths at first. Need any info I can get please. Rents ….whatever. Thank you Posted by alex in TJ on Abril 24, 2000 There are two nice areas of Tijuana. Playas de Tijuana is the […]

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IMSS Insurance Terms & Conditions

July 17, 2020 Tony2288Leave a Comment on IMSS Insurance Terms & Conditions

Posted by Jean on Enero 18, 2001 1. It shall be excluded from the family insurance: the holder of the family insured, the additional beneficiary or member, if the have: Any pre-existing disease, such as malign tumors, cronic degenerated diseases, such as delayed complications of mellitus diabetes, disease (gaucher disease), cronic diseases on liver, cronical […]

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Area around the Colima volcano

July 17, 2020April 10, 2022 Tony2113Leave a Comment on Area around the Colima volcano

Posted by dave on Mayo 04, 2000 Can anyone tell me what the area is like around the Colima volcano? I am interested in learning if there are any small villages, lakes and nice valleys around the area where one might buy a piece of property and spend the summers at a higher altitude. Are […]

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Boating on Lake Chapala

July 17, 2020 Tony4489Leave a Comment on Boating on Lake Chapala

Posted by Suzanne on June 28, 1997: We’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading this site recently and now have another question. With a lake the size of Lake Chapala there must be pleasure boating but haven’t found much info. We’re thinking about bringing a boat or buying there. Does anyone know about marinas, boats for sale, boating […]

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