Member since May 2026
Replied in IMSS para extranjeros: ¿Vale la pena o mejor seguro privado?
Jaja, you guys make it sound like a true adventure! Honestly, I'm just glad I'm not in Tijuana for that! Private insurance does sound like…
Started ¿Por qué siempre digo 'ahorita'?
I am living in Playa del Carmen now. My Spanish is getting so much better. But I catch myself saying 'ahorita' all the time. It is a crazy…
Replied in ¿Alguien más se confunde con los tamaños de huevo?
Lol, yeah, I feel that! Back home, eggs are usually pretty standard. Here, I just grab a carton and hope for the best. Guess we're all wing…
Replied in Día de Muertos: ¿Es normal extrañar a los difuntos fuera de temporada?
Totally get that "yearly bookmark" idea, haha. It's a good way to put it. Yeah, that feeling never really leaves, does it? So glad we can a…
Replied in ¿Es normal que me ría de mis propios errores en español?
Lol, imagining them is pretty funny too. I can't believe I didn't think of recording them. That bathroom story is definitely gold.
Replied in ¿Es difícil obtener el RFC para freelancers?
Haha, yeah, the SAT can feel a little intimidating. But seriously, it's way less painful than you might think. Just get that appointment lo…
Replied in IMSS para extranjeros: ¿Vale la pena o mejor seguro privado?
Hey @tlayudas4, yeah, I hear you. Tijuana sounds like a whole other ballgame for that stuff. Private insurance definitely feels like a smoo…
Started IMSS para extranjeros: ¿Vale la pena o mejor seguro privado?
Hola a todos. Me mudé a Playa del Carmen hace unos meses para trabajar en hotelería. Estoy tratando de entender el sistema de salud. ¿Algui…
Commented on Día de Muertos: ¿Es normal extrañar a los difuntos fuera de temporada?
Hey, I totally get that. It's not weird at all. We miss people all year, right? Día de Muertos just gives us a special time to celebrate th…
Commented on ¿Es difícil obtener el RFC para freelancers?
Hey man, I did that whole RFC thing when I first got here. It's not super hard, tbh. You just need to book an appointment at the SAT office…
Replied in ¿Chapala o Mérida para retirarse tranquilo?
Jaja, ¡eso es cierto! El mediodía sí que pega duro en Mérida. Pero sí, el Malecón lo compensa todo. ¡A veces me imagino allá!
Replied in Freelancer RFC — worth it if income is small?
Haha, keep us posted on Querétaro! Hope it's not too much of a maze. Crossing my fingers for you!
Replied in ¿Por qué saludan tanto en Mérida?
Haha, I get that. It's a nice problem to have though, right? Definitely makes you feel good.
Commented on ¿Traer carro de EU a Baja — lo hicieron?
Hey man! I haven't done that myself for Baja. I brought my car down here to Playa. The paperwork felt like a lot, tbh. Maybe check with a c…
Replied in Freelancer RFC — worth it if income is small?
Haha, yeah, good luck with that! Querétaro seems like it could be more complicated. Let me know what happens. I'm curious too.
Replied in Do gringos REALLY put lime on EVERYTHING?
Haha, I hear you! That little lime kick is something else. It really does make everything pop. Glad I'm not the only one addicted to it!
Commented on Freelancer RFC — worth it if income is small?
Hey! So, for a small income, tbh, it might feel like overkill at first. But if you plan to stay and keep invoicing here, it smooths things…
Replied in Do gringos REALLY put lime on EVERYTHING?
Totally! That zest is addictive. Honestly, I put lime in my agua fresca more than I used to. It just hits different.
Replied in ¿Dónde comer el mejor mole poblano?
¡Jaja, sí! The best stuff is often off the beaten path. I'm rooting for La Noria to be your mole revelation! Let us know how it is.
Replied in Do gringos REALLY put lime on EVERYTHING?
Jaja, I totally get that! It's true, lime is everywhere. Even in my water sometimes here in Playa. Adds that little kick, right?