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...

Local Clinics and Doctors in the Lakeside area Medical care in Mexico is one of the highest concerns for people who consider moving to Mexico. Many people harbor antiquated opinions of inadequate medical care when, in fact, Mexico has excellent care. In 2010, Newsweek conducted a study of the World’s Best Countries. Overall, Canada was ranked #7, United States #11, and Mexico #14 in Health Care. The...

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...

Moving Household Goods to Mexico Once you and your car have made the move, and I assume you have been here in person else you would not be shipping your belongings, step two is to secure shipping for your goods. So get estimates for movers to transport from home base to the Mexican border and from there by Mexican conveyance to your new home. Moving Companies in Lake Chapala Check out the Mexican movers...

Crossing the Border Into Mexico by Car Actually, if you arrive with only a suitcase or two and a few clothes on hangers, perhaps a laptop computer and a pet, it’s pretty easy crossing into Mexico. Try to arrive early enough for the legalities because they take time and there are lots of people crossing back and forth daily. Many border points are open 24/7 but you don’t want to be on the road during...

Yesterday, I went with three friends for a day trip to see the Pelicans in the small fishing village of Petatan which is on the south side of Lake Chapala.  It was a beautiful sunny day, as usual.  We read about it in the Guadalajara Reporter newspaper. That is often a source of interesting short trips.  It takes just a little over an hour to get there through picturesque scenery, small towns and farm...

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...