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.
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regional climates
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weather
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natural disasters
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topography
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flora and fauna
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bugs, snakes, etc
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bank accounts
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money transfers
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currency exchange
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mortgages
- investing
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income tax
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pensions
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paying and tipping
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budgets and expenses
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seniors discounts
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sanitizing
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restaurants
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BBQs: gas vs carbon
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wines and liquors
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govt programs
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private insurance
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medevac
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assisted living
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drugs
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natural medicine
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medical tourism
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quality of healthcare
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statutory holidays
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religious holidays
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workers rights
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closures
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effects on travel
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buy vs rent
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requirements: residency
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ownership: fideicomiso vs fee simple
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ejido land
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realtors: qualifications
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notarios vs lawyers
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building and renovating
- insurance
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types of visas
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comparing RP vs RT
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eligibility
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where to start
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DIY vs assisted
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costs
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restrictions
- citizenship
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necessity
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online learning
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classes and tutors
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teaching
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translators: certified vs apps
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regional slang
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what is allowed
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menaje de casa
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what to bring or leave
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travel tips
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movers vs self-move
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bringing pets
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adaptation to climate
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homeless animals
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veterinarians
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volunteer opportunities
- travel with pets
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best place to live
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population comparison
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coastal differences
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private vs public
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spanish immersion
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postal services
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couriers
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property taxes
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income taxes
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sales taxes
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border taxes
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importation
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oversize and RVs
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drivers licenses
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purchasing
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stolen vehicles
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ULSD (diesel)
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types
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process
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special cases
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bottled vs filtration
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city water
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tinacos, cisterns, pilas
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visa requirements
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legal requirements
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employment
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starting a business
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having employees
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licensing and cedulas
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taxes
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working online