Comments on: The Journey to Finding Your Place in Mexico

By: Lance Brooke

Lance Brooke — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 03:18:26 +0000

I stand here today inspired by these words. When I was 23 years old I worked alongside Mexican men who after a very short time became good friends with. We barely understood each other but it didn’t matter. I felt they were kindred spirits. My heart has longed for Mexico from many years ago and has never wavered. I am convinced as is my wife our decision to become one with Mexico is meant to be, to share our blessings as they have shared theirs with us. We have begun our journey and will end very soon. Thank you Mexperience for these most inspiring words.

By: Maria Cavendish

Maria Cavendish — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 02:58:36 +0000

A wonderfully crafted article! Beautifully written on top of offering valuable insights. I’m searching for “my” place and will explore my hot spots while living in a camper van.
Thanks gain,
Maria

By: Arlene

Arlene — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:59:19 +0000

I spend lots of time as a single retired woman in Puerto Vallarta. I’ve enjoyed volunteering, the writer’s group and organizing social happy hours! But I may explore other areas…like San Miguel de Allende. I was hoping to return for another 5 months but with the pandemic everything is on hold. Hope to meet with some of you soon! Arlene

By: Mike Reyes

Mike Reyes — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 15:39:28 +0000

In reply to Connie Achterberg. Connie I like your comments about Mazatlan,I plan to visit to see how is like.I will move for 3 mounts. (Winter) I am from Chicago.

By: Ken Fagut

Ken Fagut — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 22:19:50 +0000

In reply to Connie Achterberg.

Hi Connie,
My wife and I just chem back from a cruise that stopped at Mazatlan and it immediately struck me as a gem that is about to shine brightly. We may travel back and forth but before even doing that would like to live there part time in a rental and look for a place then. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
Ken

By: Connie Achterberg

Connie Achterberg — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 03:58:32 +0000

After spending 3 winters in Mazatlan, we decided to live there full time. Tomorrow we will be arriving there with only three suitcases, with our most important possessions. We feel it is essential for our health and happiness to live in a place where we feel alive instead of just living. We are fortunate to find a furnished place to rent last winter, in the area we like best, walking distance from the places we like, and the best landlady anyone can wish for.
It still wasn’t easy to make this decision, my husband is 88, but very healthy. We both like dancing and painting, and we can do that there everyday, if we so desire. Our daughters support our decision, they know how much we enjoy to be in Mazatlan, and the company of the many friends we have made there.

By: Gerry Heaney

Gerry Heaney — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 23:16:53 +0000

In reply to V.F..

We have been going to Mexico for 10 years starting with 1 week and then 3 then 5 now we have bought a house and go for 6-8 weeks twice a year.
have made friends and enjoy the Mex people very much
the culture and amenities in our city of Guanajuato is varied and offers many different thing to do and appreciate.
eg ,The Cervantino festival in Oct is world class
Weather is temperate and consistently warm in the day and only cold in a few winter months at night.
other towns like Leon,San Miguel ,Celaya are good for day trips .
we usually start or finish the trip with a week at the coast but would not live there .
We have grown to spend and would consider full time but for the family still in Canada
Hope you take something from my comments

By: Mexperience

Mexperience — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 16:34:04 +0000

In reply to V.F..

Hi VF:
Have a look at this article we have also published https://www.mexperience.com/practicalities-of-living-part-of-the-year-in-mexico/ — it will help you to get some insights into part-time residency in Mexico.

By: V.F.

V.F. — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:24:03 +0000

A great article and very well written. I have a question rather than a comment. Does anyone have the experience of living in Mexico for only a couple of months each year instead of permanent residency and do these two experiences differ?

By: Judith Gargyi

Judith Gargyi — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 01:46:06 +0000

I also enjoyed your article. Having lived in Mexico from 1983 to 1995 the dust has remained on my shoes since I returned. Nothing about life stateside feels right or relevant. I miss everything about the way of life in Mexico its’ people, sites, aromas, and the freedom to be, just be.

By: B.Buckman

B.Buckman — Sat, 07 Dec 2013 05:07:07 +0000

I really enjoyed this article and I can say from experience it is very accurate. I have lived in Mexico for 17 years, albeit in two shifts. The first for 7 years from the late 80’s to the mid 90’s and the second, and current shift, now closing in on 10 years. I have asked myself a million times ‘why?’ yet I’m still here. Something to do with that special dust on my shoes that the author mentions I suppose.