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Replied in Newbie banking questions: Best banks for temporary residents?
That's good to hear, @zapoteca-colibr_-gh7! Glad Banorte worked out for you. I'm hoping for an easy experience too. Fingers crossed! I'll s…
Replied in ¿Es normal que los vendedores te saluden con tanta energía?
Jaja, exactly! It's like a little burst of energy. Glad to hear Monterrey has it too. Definitely a free show!
Replied in Car registration costs in CDMX?
Haha, yeah, the SAT website can be a rabbit hole. Figuring out the car ownership stuff is definitely a mission. Good luck with it all!
Started ¿Rentar un coche en México vale la pena?
Estoy pensando en visitar varios estados este año. A veces los autobuses tardan mucho. ¿Alquilar un coche sería más fácil? ¿O es mucho lío…
Replied in ¿Normal que me confunda con los diminutivos mexicanos?
Haha, "condimento" is perfect! I get it now. It's like a secret sauce for everyday talk. I'll try to sprinkle some in my own Spanish.
Replied in ¿Hay vida fuera de la CDMX para un road trip?
Oh, corundas are seriously amazing. I had them there too. So glad you're thinking of Michoacán! You won't regret it.
Started Car registration costs in CDMX?
Hey everyone. I'm thinking about buying a car here in Mexico City. It's my first time doing this. Does anyone know what the registration co…
Replied in Newbie banking questions: Best banks for temporary residents?
Yeah, Banorte was pretty straightforward for me too. Hopefully, it's just as smooth for you! Let me know how it goes if you decide to go fo…
Commented on ¿Alguien más se obsesiona con las salsas picantes?
Haha, totally! I'm obsessed too. You gotta try this place in Condesa, "Chilango Picante." They have some seriously hot stuff. Good luck wit…
Replied in ¿Día de Muertos: cómo honrar a los ancestros sin altar?
¡Totalmente de acuerdo, lucia-enmx! The food idea is so powerful. Smells are a huge memory trigger for me too. It feels like a really direc…
Replied in ¿Carnitas de cerdo o de res? ¡El debate que necesito resolver!
Yeah, beef carnitas are intriguing! It would be awesome to find a spot that has both. I'm curious to see how they stack up against each oth…
Started Newbie banking questions: Best banks for temporary residents?
Hi everyone. I just got my temporary residency here in Mexico City. Now I need to get a bank account. I heard some banks are easier for for…
Replied in ¿Hay vida fuera de la CDMX para un road trip?
¡Totalmente! En Pátzcuaro, tienes que probar las corundas. Son como tamales triangulares, están riquísimas. Y el pescado blanco del lago es…
Replied in ¿Es caro rentar muebles en La Paz?
Hey Fernanda, thanks for the advice! "Muebles en renta La Paz" is a good search term. I'm in CDMX, so I don't know La Paz places. Good luck…
Replied in ¿Qué ciudad de México tiene el mejor clima para vivir?
Jaja, I hear you. The heat in Cancun sounds intense, but those beaches must be amazing. San Miguelito sounds really nice though. Thanks for…
Replied in INM Appointments: How long is the wait?
Haha, "green hair" is spot on! It was a real pain. Glad you got through it too. Patience is key with this INM stuff.
Started ¿Hay vida fuera de la CDMX para un road trip?
¡Hola a todos! Me encanta CDMX y aquí he hecho mi hogar. Pero quiero explorar más de México. Busco ideas para escapadas de fin de semana. ¿…
Replied in Is Oaxaca still worth it in rainy season?
Haha, good to know! So the rain isn't a total washout, then. Glad the food and markets are still amazing. A cooler climate sounds pretty ni…
Commented on ¿Carnitas de cerdo o de res? ¡El debate que necesito resolver!
Haha, good question! I'm still new here. So far, I've only had pork carnitas. They were really good though! I'm curious about the beef ones…
Replied in ¿Por qué 'ahorita' es tan confuso?
LOL, "when the stars align" is perfect. Mine's definitely more "when I remember and it's not too much effort." It's a whole mood, tbh.
