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What’s on the south side of Lake Chapala – Part II

We are fortunate to live on the shores of Lake Chapala, the largest lake in Mexico whose shores include a variety of interesting towns on both sides of the lake. While the Chapala/Ajijic area is the most well-known, there are many expats living along other areas on the north shore where housing prices are generally more reasonable, and there is the fascinating south shore, where we just returned from our second visit to Sahuayo for the annual Festival de los Tlahualiles , one of the best mask festivals in Mexico. This fiesta is part of the town's annual patron saint festival which happens in … [Read more...]

Is Mexico Dangerous?

While visiting family and friends in the U.S. when the topic of life in Mexico comes up I still constantly get asked the question, "But isn't it dangerous?" While it would be naive to say that there is no danger anywhere in Mexico, it is safe to say that anyone visiting or living in Mexico need only take the normal precautions that anyone would take living or traveling most places in the world. Late night partying and overindulging, for example, can be hazardous in any country, but for the most part, the streets of Mexico are perfectly safe even in the late night hours. At Lakeside, there … [Read more...]

Focus on Morelia

Focus on Mexico is expanding to give you first hand information about other great places to look at outside of Lakeside when considering a move to Mexico. We love Lakeside and we also love many locations throughout Mexico that can be a good fit for foreigners considering a move south of border. We have plans to host some on the ground seminars outside of Lakeside and soon we will be publishing a survey to find out which areas of Mexico most interest you. In this post we will feature the fabulous city of Morelia. Morelia Overview If you are more interested in city life as opposed to … [Read more...]

Mexico and the Milk Cow

An ancient Hindu story goes like this: A master had a student who had never seen a cow nor tasted milk. But he knew that milk was nutritious. So he wanted to find a cow, milk it, and drink the milk. He went to his master and asked him, "Do you know anything about cows?" The master answered, "Of course." The student requested, "Please describe a cow to me." So the master described a cow: "A cow has four legs. It is a tame, docile animal, not found in the forest but in villages. Its milk is white and is very good for your health." After this description the student went in … [Read more...]

Shipping Household Goods to Mexico

While what household items you decide to bring is ultimately a personal choice, here are a few tips to assist you in the decision making process. What Can You Ship? Article 90 of the Mexican Customs Law states that the items you bring must be used personal items and furniture of a house, e.g. clothes, books, furniture, appliances, and electronics. Tools and implements are also allowed if they are required for your profession or if they are used for a hobby. Medical equipment, such as a wheelchair, blood pressure or sugar monitors, and oxygen generators are allowed duty-free. New (unused) … [Read more...]