Thinking of moving to Puerto Vallarta, not sure where to start. 53, and recently divorced?

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Thinking of moving to Puerto Vallarta, not sure where to start. 53, and recently divorced?

Answer 1

OK, You are welcome, about 10000 people from other countries live here. I think You know the place, this helps a lot. The best You can do is start to build an overview. I can recommend You a directory and a forum where people discuss topics like that. The directory is at http://www.puerto-vallarta-directory.com and the forum You can find at: http://www.vallartascene.com

Good luck !

Answer 2

5 years in Acapulco ......................... DO IT !!!

FM3 card is simple paperwork and your done . Tax free. Worth the effort for the returns. Enjoy but be flexible in your lifesttyle and keep an open mind. DO IT !!!!

Answer 3

Are you talking about retiring to Mexico with a steady income?  If so, you can get an fM3 visa and retire to  Mexico.  If you need to work...not possible, as work visas are nearly impossible to get and even professional work pays dirt.  Puerta Vallarta will be more expensive to live in than many places because it is a beach town and a tourist town...but if your budget allows that..then that is fine. You need a minimum steady, provable income of $1200  MONTH  to get an FM3.  Need to get it at nearest Mexican consulate about a month before you plan to move.  See 1st site below. If you plan to move household stuff...it is very expensive...better to bring only personal stuff and buy new furniture and household things in Mexico...will be cheaper...and FUN!   You must have an FM3 to bring any kind of household goods into Mexico.  If you are dead serious and would like lots of details on the move and retiring to Mexico,    including bringing car, banking, medical care, etc.....you can email me and I'll be glad to help you.

Answer 4

You can start getting a place to stay.  If you need help just contact me.

Best to you.

Answer 5

I envy you. I just got back from a week in Puerto Vallarta and I would move there in a second if I could. I did notice that while there were some great condos, there were a lot more rundown, poor looking houses. I feel like it would be expensive to live there, being on the ocean and being a tourist region. I also had to know a lot of Spanish, which made it difficult. I kind of felt unsafe when off the resort too. Just some things to think about.

Answer 6

You can cross the border on a Tourist Visa (FM-T) and stay for 180 days (half a year).  Then you must cross back to the US, but you can come back the next day for another 180 day stay.  So I would try that first.  The further you get away from tourist areas, the cheaper you can live, but the better your Spanish has to be.

Some good books to read before you go are in the links below.