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We All Come Here To Die!

or...People come to Lakeside to die and forget because they are so busy living! Both sayings are true as most expats who move Lakeside enjoy full lives and make significant contributions to the community. But the day comes for all of us when it's time to move on to the next stage of our journey. One of the best things about Mexico is the healthy attitude towards death and dying. People mourn for their loved ones like everywhere in the world, but there is a more general acceptance of death as part of the process. How to Prepare for Death As An Expat in Mexico Many expats moving to … [Read more...]

Getting Your Dog or Cat Into Mexico

At our latest Focus on Mexico learning seminar, we were fortunate to have a presentation by a FOCUS alumni who is an accredited veterinarian and moved to Mexico with his pets. He was kind enough to allow us to share this information with you. What are the requirements to bring my pet to Mexico? The U.S. and Mexico have agreements on the movement of many things across the border including pets. Basic requirements that are continually updated can be found at the USDA website. What is an Accredited Veterinarian? An accredited veterinarian is one that has completed training through the USDA … [Read more...]

Retire To Mexico’s Lake Chapala – An Essential Planning Guide

Plan Your Move to Lake Chapala Mexico the Right Way You’ve read about the beauty of the Lake Chapala area and how enticing it seems from the descriptions in the pictures and articles. You've done some research on this as a possible retirement destination. It looks very promising - even exotic! But reading about moving to Mexico and actually doing it are two different things. Relying on what you read on the internet or what you hear from other people can be dangerous - how much of it is "Fake News" or just out-of-date information? So without a doubt, it is a good idea to do your “due … [Read more...]

Crossing the Border

Here are some things you need to know when you decide to drive across the Mexican border. It's easy when you know how. Whether you are driving or flying into Mexico, you will need: Proof of citizenship As of 2007 you need to have a valid passport to enter Mexico (exception - there is a 25-mile area close to the border where this isn't necessary). As of January 23, 2007, ALL PERSONS traveling by air outside of the United States are required to present a passport to re-enter the United States so you will also need the passport to get back into the United States. With proof of … [Read more...]