The following topics are derived from commonly received questions in facebook groups in which we participate.
This is a work in progress, so not all topics are linked to articles just yet. Each item in this index will be linked to specific questions and best answers once we have been able to sort and publish that content.
Please click on topic headings for a summary or on bullet points to see the FAQ’s for that individual topic.
regional climates
weather
natural disasters
topography
flora and fauna
bugs, snakes, etc
bank accounts
money transfers
currency exchange
mortgages
- investing
income tax
pensions
paying and tipping
budgets and expenses
seniors discounts
sanitizing
restaurants
BBQs: gas vs carbon
wines and liquors
diseases and ailments
viruses
water safety
govt programs
private insurance
medevac
assisted living
drugs
natural medicine
medical tourism
quality of healthcare
statutory holidays
religious holidays
workers rights
closures
effects on travel
buy vs rent
requirements: residency
ownership: fideicomiso vs fee simple
ejido land
realtors: qualifications
notarios vs lawyers
building and renovating
- insurance
types of visas
comparing RP vs RT
eligibility
where to start
DIY vs assisted
costs
restrictions
- citizenship
necessity
online learning
classes and tutors
teaching
translators: certified vs apps
regional slang
what is allowed
menaje de casa
what to bring or leave
travel tips
movers vs self-move
bringing pets
adaptation to climate
homeless animals
veterinarians
volunteer opportunities
- travel with pets
best place to live
population comparison
coastal differences
private vs public
spanish immersion
postal services
couriers
property taxes
income taxes
sales taxes
border taxes
importation
oversize and RVs
drivers licenses
purchasing
stolen vehicles
ULSD (diesel)
types
process
special cases
bottled vs filtration
city water
tinacos, cisterns, pilas
visa requirements
legal requirements
employment
starting a business
having employees
licensing and cedulas
taxes
working online
