Ventanas Mexico

Resources for full- or part-time life in Mexico

Ventanas Mexico provides information and insight to those considering moving or retiring to Mexico.  The business sells "Ventanas Mexico Interactive Guide to Learning Spanish Free Online," an interactive e-book to teach Spanish, concierge services for people visiting Mexico and property management services for those who own second homes in Mazatlan. 

 

LIVE WELL....CONSIDER MEXICO!

Reasons, resources and strategies to make your full or part-time expat life in Mexico a reality.

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The Truth about "Vampire Facials"
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The Truth about "Vampire Facials"
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What platelet-rich plasma therapy is not, and why perhaps Kim Kardashian needs a better doctor.

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Uber Confessions
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Uber Confessions
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Letting my imagination be my guide when taking Uber rides in Mexico.

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He's Going to Die (Se Va a Morir)!
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He's Going to Die (Se Va a Morir)!
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You never lack for things to laugh about when learning another language.

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What Does the Mexican Healthcare System Have to Do with Cooking Videos?
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What Does the Mexican Healthcare System Have to Do with Cooking Videos?
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I'm changing the blog format a little to incorporate the serious (healthcare in Mexico) with the not-so-serious (like cooking and sexy music). 

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How to Live in Mexico Without Spanish
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How to Live in Mexico Without Spanish
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No joke, you really don't need Spanish to live in Mexico. Probably most expats who live there, and happily, have nothing more than "operational Spanish." That and these few tips will help you if you're linguistically challenged. 

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How to Immediately Determine the Quality of the Water in Mexico
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How to Immediately Determine the Quality of the Water in Mexico
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Even in a good restaurant or hotel, you can't tell for sure what the quality of water really is. Water testers can determine differences even in the water that is delivered to your home in Mexico.

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daily life water quality in Mexico, how to immediately know the quality of water in Mexico, living in Mexico, retiring to Mexico, moving to mexico Kerry Baker Comment
[Videos] Come Shopping with Me for Home Decor in Mexico
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[Videos] Come Shopping with Me for Home Decor in Mexico
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Imagine you've bought your place in Mexico.  Now we have to go out and decorate it!

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Eight Big Ways to Pamper Yourself in Mexico (For Less Than $30)
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Eight Big Ways to Pamper Yourself in Mexico (For Less Than $30)
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Given up on little luxuries? You don't have to when you live in Mexico.

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Expat Life and Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
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Expat Life and Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
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Whether you're moving to a new church or a new country, the ability to step outside our comfort zone is necessary at every age.

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Why Bus Rides Are So Much More Fun In Mexico
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Why Bus Rides Are So Much More Fun In Mexico
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Really, how can you not love riding a bus in Mexico?

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daily life living in mexico, moving to Mexico, expat, Mexico., why bus rides are so much more fun in Mexico Kerry Baker Comment
Saving Your Skin With Botanical Remedies in Mexico
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Saving Your Skin With Botanical Remedies in Mexico
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The sun will not be denied in Mexico so I went out to botanically address the dermatological sins of my youth in Southwest Oklahoma.

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Secret Revealed: What Makes Mariachi Music Sexy
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Secret Revealed: What Makes Mariachi Music Sexy
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daily life secret revealed: what makes mariachi music, Living in Mexico, retiring to mexico, moving to Mexico, expat life, Music in Mexico Kerry Baker Comment

Living in Mexico requires extensive field investigation at times.  Here, an American male friend and I, with input from an expert in Mexico City, set out to discover how anyone could find mariachi music sexy. Our report. 

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My First Uber Ride in Mexico
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My First Uber Ride in Mexico
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Uber in Mexico - just as great. 

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daily life living in Mexico, moving to Mexico, retiring to Mexico, My first uber ride in Mexico Kerry Baker Comment
Surgery in Mexico: Two Things You Will Be Grateful to Have
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Surgery in Mexico: Two Things You Will Be Grateful to Have
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Surgery in Mexico. The two things I was grateful to have.

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My Kinder, Gentler Appendectomy in Mexico
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My Kinder, Gentler Appendectomy in Mexico
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What could you expect from a hospital experience in Mexico?  Last week I found out. 

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The Best Free Online Tools to Help Your Spanish-Speaking Friends with Their English
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The Best Free Online Tools to Help Your Spanish-Speaking Friends with Their English
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Helping your Mexican friends and their children with their English is an great way to build relationships.  Offer them this list of free online tools. 

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Why Do We Only Compare Our Quality of Life to the Worst in the World?
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Why Do We Only Compare Our Quality of Life to the Worst in the World?
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Sharing cultures via Skype language exchange doesn't mean that your culture always comes out on top. Why everyone should have weekly conversations with people from Europe, Australia, Canada or Japan.

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What Wikipedia Can't Tell You About Healthcare in Mexico
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What Wikipedia Can't Tell You About Healthcare in Mexico
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How much less does healthcare cost in Mexico? Get ready to be sick.

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Where, Why and How to Enjoy the Arts in Mexico's Major Expat Cities
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Where, Why and How to Enjoy the Arts in Mexico's Major Expat Cities
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Escape politics in Mexico by exploring its ballet, symphony orchestras and opera. No Spanish required and ticket prices are low.

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My First Day of the Dead in Mexico
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My First Day of the Dead in Mexico
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Day of the Dead is both irreverent and religious. 

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AT&T Plan No-Brainer for Full and Part-time Expats in Mexico
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AT&T Plan No-Brainer for Full and Part-time Expats in Mexico
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Shocking phone bills are over since switching to Magic Jack and Mexico's new AT&T plan.

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Over-Spend Online? Why You Don’t If You Live in Mexico
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Over-Spend Online? Why You Don’t If You Live in Mexico
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Another one of those ways that Mexico saves you money that you would never have thought of. 

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Play the Field First When Deciding Where to Live In Mexico - [Video]
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Play the Field First When Deciding Where to Live In Mexico - [Video]
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[Video] Try different neighborhoods and living styles before deciding on your "true love."

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On Writing a Book in Mexico
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On Writing a Book in Mexico
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You can definitely "get 'er done" in another country, whether it's writing a book, developing a business plan, or creating a new career. 

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How Science Proves Living in Mexico Will Make You a Better Person
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How Science Proves Living in Mexico Will Make You a Better Person
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Yes, Mexico can make you a better person and here's the science that can prove it.

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My Fantasy Day as a Birder in Mexico
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My Fantasy Day as a Birder in Mexico
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A photo gallery of some of this part of Mexico's most beautiful birds.

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Mexican Manners
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Mexican Manners
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One of the things I love about Mexico is the opportunity to reinstate my princess status.

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It's Not the Heat!
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It's Not the Heat!
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The heat in Mexican coastal towns has characteristics different from New Orleans, Houston, Jacksonville or Orlando, and a few culturally influenced ways of dealing with it.

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The Secret to Making Friends in Mexico
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The Secret to Making Friends in Mexico
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You don't need to speak Spanish well if you employ this one most efficient tactic.

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Pets and Vets: Reducing Your Vet Bill in Mexico
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Pets and Vets: Reducing Your Vet Bill in Mexico
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How much would you spend to save your pet?

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Blogs for insights on living in Mexico

Ventanas Mexico blogs focus on reasons to consider Mexico, tips on technology, housing, working remote and learning Spanish once here.  All but a couple of blogs have been updated within the last six months.

Many people like to keep a U.S. or Canadian footprint for at least few years while they test the waters.  I try to point out resources on both sides of the journey that make part-time expat life easier than ever.

Often, writers before me have covered topics like how to buy a car, get a Mexican bank account, bring a pet over the border and other "how-to's" in great detail.  I try to keep my stories first-person, direct experience accounts.

For that reason, make sure to look at "Related Links," where I include links to detailed information addressing pragmatic challenges gleaned from hundreds of expat blogs, language websites and other resources I review every month.

For Ventanas Mexico prior blogs, see Index or Categories under the blog tab. Subscribe and get alerts when new information is added to the website.

Types of places to rent in Mexico

A long-term stay is the only real way to know if Mexico is for you. Many Ventanas Mexico blogs in the "Housing" section of the index describe different types of lifestyles available in Mexico. Soon, I will be releasing a book on renting written specifically for potential expats (the things realtors don't want you to know).

Ventanas Mexico Pinterest board is the place to find travel tips and inspiration, tested recipes for cooking while in Mexico, and photos of the most popular cities for expats in Mexico.

Ventanas Mexico Facebook page, Google + page and Twitter feeds are dedicated to forwarding articles from the web about expat life, updates on the healthcare crisis in the United States and select blogs.

To live the expat life to the fullest, you need to speak the language.

We see expats all the time who have arrived to Mexico thinking, "I'll pick up the language when I get there." Once here, they try for a while and give up. Years later they still can't speak it.   You can learn a new language later in life. I did and the tools I used to learn are here in this book and are free.

 
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Learning a language takes time and for most, at least several years of study to speak conversationally. If you think Mexico or another Spanish-speaking country is in your future, the time to get started on learning Spanish is now.   

"Ventanas Mexico Interactive Guide to Learning Spanish Free Online" is an interactive curation that links you directly to the best Spanish learning free tools and website features on the web. [Take a peak inside the book here]

Expat in Canada

Contact: Kerry Baker kerry@ventanasmexico.com  

skype: kerry.baker68   Denver 01 -804-516-7989/Mexico: 52-669-213-1666