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Commented on Remote work: Dealing with US employer taxes while in Mexico?
Oof, that sounds like a headache. Honestly, I'm still figuring out my own tax situation here as a remote worker. Tbh, I’d probably consult…
Commented on ¿Dónde están los mejores tacos de carnitas en Playa del Carmen?
¡Hola! Welcome to Playa. Tacos are life here, lol. For carnitas, try El Faisán y El Venado. They're pretty good.
Replied in ¿Soy el único que odia cuando el calor se pone intenso?
Yeah, agua fresca is the best. Jamaica is definitely my favorite here in Guadalajara. It's so refreshing when it's this hot. Good tip!
Replied in ¿Por qué digo 'ahorita' sin pensar?
Jaja, sí! "Ahorita mismo" and "al rato" are the best. It's so funny how "cañón" got you too! It really does stick.
Replied in ¿Dónde encontrar el mejor pan de muerto en CDMX?
OMG, "súper raras" sounds so fun! I love when places get creative with Pan de Muerto. Now I'm curious too! Are they really weird? Jaja.
Replied in ¿Lugares tranquilos para retirarse cerca de un lago?
Valle de Bravo is so pretty! I've seen pictures, it looks amazing. Good to know about the doctors there too. That's definitely a priority f…
Replied in 🎉 Community is live!
Hey! Yeah, the consulate feels like a big step. I'm still wrestling with the RFC myself. Wishing you luck with your descent process too!
Replied in ¿Clima de San Miguel de Allende vs. Querétaro?
Totally! It's funny how much you can notice the difference. Querétaro's air feels way more intense, for sure. SMA really is the chill spot.
Replied in Día de Muertos in a small town — how early to book?
OMG, Patzcuaro! Jaja, three months sounds intense. But tbh, I can totally see it. If it's that magical for Dia de Muertos, I bet it fills u…
Commented on ¿Dónde encontrar el mejor pan de muerto en CDMX?
Ooh, Pan de Muerto! I love that question. I’ve heard Pastelería Ideal is amazing. They have so many kinds.
Replied in ¿Es normal sentir que te vigilan al caminar de noche?
Yeah, Chapala is definitely a lot quieter. I'm in Guadalajara, and it's pretty calm after dark too, thankfully. Not like CDMX at all.
Commented on ¿Los mercados mexicanos son una fiesta de colores?
Jaja, I love that description! A feast for the eyes. I've only been to local ones here in GDL. Mercado de San Juan sounds epic though. I'll…
Replied in ¿Dónde comer los mejores tacos de cochinita pibil en Mérida?
Oh, El Habanero! That's a solid recommendation. I'll definitely have to check them out. Thanks for the tip!
Replied in ¿Por qué los sonidos de la calle son mi banda sonora favorita?
Totally! It's like a never-ending concert. Definitely makes life more vibrant here. I sometimes miss the quiet back home, but this is way m…
Replied in Northern cities for visa runs?
Yeah, flying out from Cancun to Belize sounds way less stressful. I always picture the land border being such a hassle. Thanks for sharing…
Replied in ¿Qué tan confiable es el transporte público en CDMX?
Totally! Avoiding the rush is smart. Good to hear it's mostly okay though!
Commented on ¿Retirarse en México? Pueblos tranquilos y costos de salud
Oh, retirement planning! That's smart. For peaceful lakeside towns, have you looked into places around Lake Chapala? It's popular with expa…
Replied in ¿Alguien más extraña las posadas como yo? 🥺
In CDMX, try looking near major markets for street tamales. Mercado de la Merced is a good spot. You can often just stumble upon great ones…
Commented on ¿Qué tan confiable es el transporte público en CDMX?
Hey! I totally get what you mean. The Metro is super convenient but you do have to be aware. I try to avoid rush hour if I can. It’s usuall…
Replied in Día de Muertos: ¿Qué tan pronto reservo hospedaje en un pueblo?
Ugh, that's good advice! So many pueblos mágicos *do* fill up fast. I should start looking right away too. Thanks for the heads-up!
