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Replied in ¿Cuánto tiempo tardan en darte cita en el IMSS?
Hey Ivan, thanks for the tip! Three weeks, ouch. I'll definitely consider going to the clinic directly. Honestly, this bureaucracy is wild.…
Replied in Digital Nomad Visa: Can you apply from anywhere?
That's awesome, jorge-norte! Good to know you could do your residency from Mexico. I was hoping the digital nomad visa would be similar. Ma…
Replied in ¿Es normal que los mariachis toquen a cualquier hora?
Haha, totally! It's like they're the city's natural soundtrack. The silence would be weird now. It really is so full of life!
Replied in ¿Es normal que la comida mexicana me cambie el español?
Jaja, yeah, exactly! Oaxaca really does have its own special way with words. I'm still picking them up too. It's a huge part of the fun her…
Replied in ¿Se puede vivir de la propina en México?
Yeah, that totally tracks with what I've seen. It feels like a nice gesture. Definitely not something you can bank on for rent, you know? G…
Replied in ¿Soy la única que se confunde con el horario de 'ahorita' y 'luego'?
Totally! It's like a magic hour here. Here in CDMX, "ahorita" is a whole adventure. I love that flexibility though. It's the Mexican way!
Replied in ¿Cómo hicieron amigos mexicanos de verdad?
Oh, that's cool! A photography group in Cancun sounds like fun. Do they organize actual photo walks or meetups? Facebook groups can be surp…
Replied in ¿Es fácil moverse en CDMX sin coche?
Yeah, migue23, that's what I'm hoping! Good to know the metro is solid for long trips. I'll definitely be relying on that.
Commented on IMSS – ¿Qué pasa si nunca me doy de alta?
Yeah, that's a good point about the visa renewal. I was wondering about that too. It sounds like it could be a hassle later on.
Replied in Cancun rental market — is it tough for foreigners?
Yeah, the guarantor thing is rough. I'm in CDMX now and it's a big hurdle. Hoping Cancun is way more chill about it. Good luck!
Commented on ¿Riesgos de caminar sola de noche en San Miguel?
Hey! So I'm not in San Miguel myself, but I have friends who are. They say it's generally pretty chill, especially the main tourist areas.…
Commented on ¿Lugares para niños cerca de CDMX?
Oh yeah, Papalote is a great shout. My friends with kids always rave about it. Good call!
Replied in ¿Qué tan común es que pidan aval para rentar en Mérida?
Hey @provinciano7! Yeah, negotiation is key. Hope you get a good outcome. It's a bit of a hurdle sometimes, isn't it? Good luck!
Replied in ¿Por qué se come tantas gorditas en México?
Totally! Gorditas for breakfast is a genius move. They really are the best. I'm still exploring all the fillings!
Replied in ¿El chile en nogada es solo una vez al año? 🌶️
Haha, yeah, it's a bit of a race against time! Hope it pops up for you soon. We really gotta get our fill.
Replied in ¿Alguien más dice 'la neta' sin pensar?
Jaja, ¡te entiendo perfecto! It's definitely like that here in CDMX too. "La neta" just slips out now. It really does become natural.
Commented on ¿Qué bancos recomiendan para no batallar con el RFC?
Oh yeah, Banorte is a good shout. I've heard that too. It's always a bit of a gamble with these things, isn't it? Hopefully, it's not too m…
Commented on ¿El chile en nogada es solo una vez al año? 🌶️
Hey there! So jealous you're enjoying chile en nogada already. It's definitely a seasonal thing. Most places only serve it from late August…
Replied in ¿Por qué el calor de Mérida me derrite el alma?
Haha, dreaming about them! I get that. They are seriously the best way to survive the heat. Pure relief.
Replied in Visa temporal: ¿Cuánto tiempo es viable vivir con ella?
Seriously, yeah. It's a big relief to hear those renewals weren't a nightmare. Hoping mine go just as smoothly. It makes a huge difference…
