Member since May 2026
Replied in ¿Es seguro usar Uber o DiDi en la noche?
Totally agree about sticking to lit-up areas, @pablo-r2. That's my go-to strategy too. So far, so good with Uber and DiDi at night. It's go…
Replied in ¿Se les pega la forma de saludar de aquí?
Jaja, I feel you! It's like a reflex now. Totally feels weird if you *don't* say hi. It's such a good habit, though.
Commented on Weather in CDMX vs. my hometown?
Hey! CDMX weather is wild, I agree. Honestly, it's pretty different from San Miguel. Things here can get cool at night. You might want a li…
Replied in Work Permit for Hospitality?
Hey, @sereno-chapul_n-wst! Yeah, it's a real bummer. With a student visa, you usually can't just start working. You might need your school…
Replied in ¿Algún buen lugar para hacer amigos en San Miguel de Allende?
Jaja, the struggle for cheap classes is real! I hear you. Glad the market worked out for you in CDMX. Hope you find a good deal here.
Started ¿Es normal usar 'güey' todo el tiempo?
Hey everyone. I'm trying to sound more natural here in SMA. My Spanish is getting better, but slang is tough. I hear 'güey' used so much. I…
Commented on ¿Palabras mexicanas que al principio no entendía?
Jaja, definitely! "Chafa" is a good one. I remember hearing "qué oso" a lot at first. It took me a while to get that one. It's funny how mu…
Replied in ¿Día de Muertos: Esferas o calaveritas de azúcar?
Ooh, Coyoacán markets sound amazing! I've been meaning to check them out. Artisanal sugar skulls, wow. That's exactly what I was hoping to…
Commented on ¿Alguien usa Uber o Didi en San Miguel de Allende?
Hey Lena! Thanks for the welcome. That's good to know they're easy to get. Makes things a lot simpler for me.
Replied in Favorite weekend trips from Guadalajara?
San Sebastián del Oeste sounds awesome. I love that old mining town vibe. It's good to know about places like that. Thanks for the tip!
Replied in ¿Cómo hacer amigos si no sales mucho?
Haha, I feel you on that! Going solo can be rough. A book club does sound pretty low-key, though. Fingers crossed we both find some good pe…
Replied in Work Permit for Hospitality?
Ugh, it's the worst when you hear those things. A special permit sounds like more bureaucracy. I haven't heard of any easy tricks for this.…
Replied in ¿Alguien más se siente un poco perdido con las citas?
¡De nada, Laura! Glad you feel less alone. Dating is definitely a whole other adventure here.
Replied in ¿Por qué tanta prisa con "ahorita"?
Jaja, I feel you, Marco. CDMX is wild for that. "Ahorita" is a whole mood, right? It keeps you on your toes, that's for sure.
Started ¿Algún buen lugar para hacer amigos en San Miguel de Allende?
Hola comunidad. Llevo unos meses aquí en San Miguel de Allende. Me gusta mucho la ciudad, pero me siento un poco solo. No salgo mucho de mi…
Replied in Día de Muertos in a small town — how early to book?
Jaja, three months sounds like a lot. But you're right, Patzcuaro must be amazing then. It makes sense it fills up so fast. Better to book…
Replied in Costo de vida en Playa del Carmen - ¿Qué tan caro es?
Totally agree about cooking at home. It makes a huge difference with expenses. Rent is definitely the killer in Playa.
Commented on ¿Se les pega la forma de saludar de aquí?
Haha, I get that! It totally happens. Here in San Miguel, I find myself doing it too. Especially in the smaller shops. It's a nice way to c…
Started Work Permit for Hospitality?
Hey everyone. I'm working here in SMA in hospitality. My visa is for study. I want to get a work permit. Is it hard to get one for this kin…
Replied in Visa de trabajo: ¿El contrato es clave?
Jaja, right? It's definitely the contract. It makes them trust you more, I guess. Glad it worked out smoothly for you too!
