Prescription Medicine and Pharmacies in Mexico Buying prescription medication in Mexico, especially in a small town such as Ajijic or Lake Chapala is a little different from buying it in the United States or Canada.  There are many pharmacies (farmacias) in Mexico. There are small “mom & pop” size pharmacies and large “chain” pharmacies. One of the more difficult adjustments is learning your...

You may have read some of the articles I have written for Access under my middle name, Evelyn. I try to keep a low profile and focused on the information in the posts but this time I decided to write a little about myself. I also take the photographs for the articles. I have had a lot of fun over the nineteen months since I started with this wonderful group. I also spend time doing house sitting. I love to...

Medical coverage available in Chapala, Ajijic and nearby Guadalajara There are many different options for covering medical expenses here in Mexico.  Anytime you start talking about coverage for medical expenses, there are always qualifiers. San Javier Hospital in Guadalajara IMSS Hospital in Mexico The Ajijic Clinic IMSS the Mexican Medicare Many people have heard...

Healthcare in Ajijic, Lake Chapala, and Guadalajara Did you know that according to a Newsweek conducted study of the World’s Best Countries, Mexico ranked #14? Overall, Canada was ranked #7, United States #11, and Mexico #14 in Health Care. Yep, it's not just great Margaritas, Beer and good weather. Mexico has great healthcare, Doctors and Dentists. All towns surrounding Lake Chapala have their own...

The Monday market is located below the Hole in One Restaurant in San Antonio. The address is: #89 Carretera.  It is easy to find. It is across the street from the Chula Vista Golf Course. Both the big buses and the small buses will stop there for you.  This market hasn't been open long. At first it was on Tuesdays but that conflicts with the organic market in the shopping center in San Antonio. So they...

Tips for Moving to Mexico. Final destination: Lake Chapala The air is charged with excitement once we make a major decision like where to live out our retirement years. Often I hear such statements as: We want to live near a big city for the conveniences but not the smog. We want moderate weather; we want to live among friendly people because we really want to like our neighbors; we also need to feel...

Occasional Visits to the US and Canada From Lake Chapala Even in paradise, we do hunger for home, family and old friends sometimes. But there are concerns about leaving our new home so let’s look at the entirety. Is it difficult to travel to a North American destination from Mexico? No, but we have to start with legal documents. Do you have your passport for entry to US/Canada? Do you have your VISA...

House and Garden Maintenance Costs When we begin to think seriously about a major move, for instance retiring to a foreign country like Mexico, especially if we're lucky enough, or desperate enough, to do it early, we begin to look at the costs of everything there compared to the costs of everything here at home. One cost we do not usually have in the US or Canada is household help, e.g. the maid who may...

Legal & Immigration in Lake Chapala and Ajijic We know it can become confusing when trying to find out about certain legal and immigration maters before moving to a foreign country. This is why we have made it a little easier for you to understand certain basic legal and immigration procedures that you will undergo once you come to Mexico for a visit or even if you are planning retirement in the Lake...

Retirement & Cost of Living in Lake Chapala, Ajijic & Mexico in General Why do so many Canadians, Americans and even Europeans decide to spend their retirement in a foreign country? The cost of living of course. Mexico is on the top of the list. The Lake Chapala area is so one of the most attractive retirement communities in Mexico, due to its year round spring like weather and inexpensive living...