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Lena DeMarco

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 32
 I can answer any questions about properties along the Mayan Riviera, from Puerto Morelos to Tulum. I can also provide information on transportation, dining, and day excursions to popular tourist spots. I travel to this area annually and hold a Destination Specialist Certificate for Mexico, from the Travel Institute. I used to be a travel agent for the luxury division of expedia.

Pamela Thompson

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.81
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Timeliness 9.91
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Total Questions 636
 I have lived in Puerto Vallarta for 17 years, full time, originally from the United States. I have a lot of great information on the area, and surrounding areas that I enjoy sharing with people planning their vacation to Puerto Vallarta. Unique and interesting facts and hints on the area. As well, I am the Patient and International Services Coordinator at a hospital here in Vallarta so I am happy to assist with healthcare questions.

MéxicoMac

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 9.95
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 125
 I can answer most questions pertaining to travel and real estate in the COSTALEGRE area of Pacific Mexico, between Perula and Barra de Navidad in the state of Jalisco.

JRinPV

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.79
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Timeliness 9.80
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Total Questions 372
 I run a web site on Puerto Vallarta, so I have information on practically everything, except what the hotels are like - since I haven`t stayed in one for over 20 years.

Linda Leonard

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Total Questions 511
 My husband and I have travelled to mainland Mexico for approx. 10 years, never staying in resorts, but rather seeking out economic, clean, safe, non-touristy little accomodations. Now that we have retired, we are spending the winters RVing in Mexico along the coastlines. We love the people, the climate and the culture and are working hard at our Spanish.

Mario González-Román

Mexico
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 69
 -CULTURE OF PREVENTION: PUBLIC SAFETY, CRIME PREVENTION & PERSONAL PROTECTION. -In 2008 www.SecurityCornerMexico.com will be part of ambitious work programs -Diplomados- of several private universities aiming at students in areas such as International Relations, Business, Law and majors fields of study that may deal with Public Safety and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). -From April 2007 and to date the English-Speaking Guide to Living in Mexico has published my articles just about every month with the purpose of creating the CULTURE of Prevention at www.insidemex.com. -Twice in 2007 received ample coverage in Reforma newspaper, Business Section in Mexico City. To date it is recommended by the Washington Post, Travel Section, International Destinations. -It is the only information resource that such a prestigious US newspaper avails as TRUSTED for the International Community living or visiting Mexico. More than 20 specialized world forums in Tourism, Travel do the same by having activated links to Security Corner in Mexico. This includes University of San Diego's Trans-Border Institute

Alvin Starkman

Mexico
Available
  • Rating N/A
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  • Total Questions 36
 Can: The State of Oaxaca, and in particular the city and its central valleys including questions regarding sites and touring, current social and political climate, transportation, and all other matters relating to tourism in and around the city of Oaxaca and its central valleys as well as same regarding the coastal resorts in the state in particular Puerto Escondido, and to a lesser extent Huatulco. Can't: Everything else.

Julia Taylor

Mexico
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.75
  • Clarity of Response 9.85
  • Timeliness 9.85
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 88
 I can answer questions about cultural differences between the U.S. and Mexico, teaching EFL, taxis, buses, cost of living, foods, water, paying bills, being pregnant and delivering your baby in Mexico, finding doctors, health care, and travel in central Mexico especially Morelos. I can't answer questions about purchasing real estate in Mexico. (Please DON'T MARK the question as "private" unless your question is truly private. It is helpful for others to see your questions and the answers to them.)

David E Clarke

Available
  • Rating N/A
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  • Total Questions 126
 Lodging, villages and activities on the Bay of Tenacatita only, in the state of Jalisco on the Pacific Coast of Mexico (Costa Allegre)

Dale Gress

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.82
  • Clarity of Response 9.89
  • Timeliness 9.95
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Total Questions 388
 I am familiar with Puerto Vallarta-activities-art-locations of cyber cafes -churches- tile & glass factories. I have travelled by bus to Guadalara on several occassions and enjoy the market at Tonalah. I have also visited Lake Chapala (it snowed when I was there in Dec. 1997-left for the beach and the sun). This year I will travel to Morelia. I have also been to Puerto Escondido and Mexico City. I am familiar with purchasing property in the restricted zone and the use of bank trusts and Notarios. I love Mexico and it`s people. We recently sold our condo in Vallarta and we are in the process of purchasing one in Manzanillo, Colima. We have visited Mata Ortiz, Zacatecas, Guanajuato Morelia

Jennifer Byrne

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 9.33
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 5
 As a specialist of all things related to travel in the Yucatan Peninsula, I'm able to answer specifics about vacations, honeymoons, weddings and group getaways to Cancun and the Mayan Riviera regions.

June Nery

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 5
 I can answer questions about La Manzanilla Mexico. How to get there, where to stay, what are the available activities, what to do with kids, where to find classes and what the beach and town are like.

Denny Beroiz

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.84
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 9.74
  • Total Questions 300
 I can provide current information on hotels, beach houses, surfing spots, golfing, transportation and restaurants in Northern Baja, Mexico. I can provide Internet links to Northern and Southern Baja lodging.

christy

Mexico
Available
  • Knowledgeability 8.50
  • Clarity of Response 9.50
  • Timeliness 7.50
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 20
 I can answer questions about real estate and fun places to go and where to eat in the Chapala-Ajijic area.

Ron Russell

Mexico
Available
  • Rating N/A
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  • Total Questions 368
 I lived full time in the Chapala-Ajijic area for 7 years, and now Manzanillo area 4 years. During that time I provided information (health care, working papers, immigration, driving, cost of living, insurance, culture, divorce in Mexico, trusts vs direct deed,etc) to help people make the decision about whether the area was right for them, either full or part-time. Now living north of Manzanillo on the Pacific Coast. I live legally in Mexico.

Ellen Fields

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.74
  • Clarity of Response 9.88
  • Timeliness 9.89
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Total Questions 308
 I can answer questions about Merida and the state of Yucatan regarding travel and moving there to live, as well as real estate practices and conventions, computer and internet availability and communications to the US from the Yucatan.

Franklin Delano Frith

Mexico
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  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Timeliness N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Total Questions 0
 Franklin can answer questions relating to setup your company / operations in México; managing all aspects of Human Resources including Payroll in Mexico, Employee / Employer taxes and government compliance issues; Locating and identifying distributors / sales reps; Merger / Acquisition in Mexico.

Pam Smith

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.76
  • Clarity of Response 9.81
  • Timeliness 9.76
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Total Questions 168
 I can answer questions you have about vacationing in Mexico to tourist destinations such as: Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Cancun/Riviera Maya and Cozumel. I can help you find the destination and the resort that will meet your vacation desires and your budget. Everything from family vacations, to honeymoons and destination weddings to resorts that cater to adults and adult activities. Please note, I do not have expertise with bus schedules in Mexico. My experitise lies with helping people find the best hotel that will fit their desires and their budgets.

Jojo

Mexico
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 5
 I have a degree in L.A. Affairs from the University of Texas (Austin) and have lived in Acapulco for the past 15 years. I go up to Mexico City and the surrounding area regularly. I have also visited Taxco, Oaxaca, Monte Albán, Palenque, Chiapa de Corso, Chichen Itzá, Cozumel, and Isla Mujeres -- as well as Havana, Cuba. I'd be glad to try to answer questions about these areas.

Tom Plattenberger

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.81
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Timeliness 9.93
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Total Questions 311
 Please ask me questions about visiting The Jaltemba Bay Area. I would be happy to answer questions about the villages of La Peñita, Rincon de Guayabitos and Los Ayala.

Mexico Mike

U.S.
Maxed Out
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 80
 I cannot answer car permit questions. I can intelligently answer just about any question about driving in mainland Mexico, living in Mexico and hot springs in Mexico. I do not recommend specific hotels, there are quidebooks for that. I am not a Baja expert. That is a different part of the country and there are plenty of people who know more about it than I do. Naturally, I have a web site (www.mexicomike.com) and make a living with personal consultations, but am here to offer good advice for general topics for free. But please understand that I can't answer detailed questions about moving or extensive driving trips to Mexico here without being unfair to my paying clients. And please, no car permit questions.

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I suspect that you two have never driven in Mexico before, so I sincerely suggest you visit my site www.mexicomike.com to learn more about what to expect and how driving is different. Monterrey is a huge

2009-11-18 RV travel in Baja and Mexico:

Hi Lynn, In our opinion, Mexico is indeed safer than the US or our home in Canada. However, as in those 2 countries, Mexico is also fighting the drug war. Having said that, I firmly believe that this

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Hi Lizanne, There are not a lot of young families, but more are moving to the area. You should contact these schools directly as I understand they are bilingual. You might also want to ask on

2009-11-13 Puerto Vallarta and surroundings:

Hola Marion, I apologize for the delay in answering. I have been in a conference the past few days. There are many great, relaxing and less "touristy" places in the area! I will put a plug in for my

2009-11-11 Vehicle registration:

Angie, Bringing a vehicle into Mexico is covered in depth on pages 72 -76 of my book Mexico: The Trick is Living Here, available for instant download from my web site www.home-sweet-mexico.com. I'll

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