For longer distances, we suggest you check out MexPack on this page: http://www.yucatanexpatriateservices.com/affiliates (the list of English-speaking affiliates is alphabetical)

I’ve been lurking in the weeds for several months now, reading the articles, comments and generally doing my homework on Merida. First I’d like to say what a wonderful web site you have and how much I enjoy and appreciate the articles and the ongoing dialog with your readers. Like many people moving (from Tucson) we too are becoming enthralled with the vision everyone presents about the Yucatan and especially Merida. We’re considering a month long visit in Jan or Feb 09 to see if we would be comfortable living there full time.

I can see the handwriting on the walls in the U.S. and at out age (64 and 66) we will run out of “runway” with the cost of health care. But that is simply the “justification” for making the move…I’m convinced the U.S. is heading into a financial collapse that will take decades to recover from, but more important, the people here have become so “entitled” that there will be no one left to create, produce, and generally maintain our personal and economic freedom. So with a great deal of regret, but with even more enthusiasm, I am excited about the prospect of living in Merida.

Like many people before me the “elephant” in the room is “will I have enough income to live reasonably well” in Merida? We just signed up for Social Security (about $3000/month for both of us. After deciding on a home to purchase (after renting for awhile) with a budget of $275,000, we’re thinking a budget of $2400/month will let us live comfortably…any input here would be gratefully taken.
But, the beauty, the gentle people and slower pace of life is the real benefit we see about living in the Yucatan.
One again we are so grateful to the Working Gringos and their cadre of followers for allowing us to “peek” into their lives and here their opinions.

Van and Gayle