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Sunshine1
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Long term living in Baja
I just found this forum and registered. Can anyone please tell me how to go about finding information for the safe areas to live in Baja Norte, not
too far from the CA border, long term, affordable furnished small rentals---house, cabin, cottage, preferably on the Pacific side? I am a retired
single. I know nothing about the cities or terrain, but do not prefer to be right on the beach unless necessary. Also have a small dog and like to
go for walks. Would like some trees. Any of the websites I have found are sponsored by Property Managements and Vacation rentals, and display large
and expensive rentals. I would like to talk to retirees who have already made this move and are happy with their choice. Also the negative. The 2
most important things to me are safety and affordability. Thank you.
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willardguy
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I'd decide where I wanted to live then find the bar that the local gringo's hang out and ask around.
I've also had great luck finding nice furnished places in the $5-600 range using a property manager. in the rosarito area talk to Angie Fernandez 
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Sunshine1
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Thank you so much for the quick response. I looked up Rosarito and I would like to be farther south, away from the touristy Tijuana, Ensenada, etc.
Within a couple of hours of the CA border would be great. A more "smaller town feel" without being isolated, but yet close enough to grocery stores,
doctors, etc.
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Bajahowodd
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Really ought to check out Ensenada, for a number of reasons. It's a big town, and there are many suburbs surrounding it. So many major stores with NOB
connections. Great restaurants and shopping.
Once you go farther South, unless you go go a place like Punta Band, your Southward options are somewhat limited until you get to San Quintin.
But, as I recall, in your original post you wanted something not too far from the border. San Quintin is a few hours South.
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bajaguy
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I agree on Ensenada, we live there
It can be as big or as small as you want. I would suggest checking out the Punta Banda area
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Sunshine1
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Thank you to Bajahowodd and bajaguy. Especially since you live there, this is invaluable information. I am researching!
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bajaguy
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If you have any questions, please send me a u2u (private message)
Quote: Originally posted by Sunshine1  | | Thank you to Bajahowodd and bajaguy. Especially since you live there, this is invaluable information. I am researching! |
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bajagrouper
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Sunshine1, are you aware of the rules and regulations by the Mexican Gob.to retire and live in Mexico?
Which visa will you apply for?
I hear the whales song
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BajaBlanca
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We live too far south for me to give advice.
But I wanted to wish you lots of luck on this new adventure moving south.
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Sunshine1
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bajagrouper, I have no idea about any of the particulars. I am just beginning my inquiries, and was told this is a reputable and helpful website so I
thought I would give it a try. I'm sure there will be some difficult parts, but I hope some of you can make me aware of the pitfalls. Another
important thing to me is the weather. Can no longer take hard winters. If you never ask, you will never know, so just trying to learn from other's
experiences---the good and the bad.
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bajaguy
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Been in Ensenada for 10 years now, and no snow!! I have tire chains, snow brushes and snow shovels for sale
| Quote: Originally posted by Sunshine1 | | bajagrouper, I have no idea about any of the particulars. I am just beginning my inquiries, and was told this is a reputable and helpful website so I
thought I would give it a try. I'm sure there will be some difficult parts, but I hope some of you can make me aware of the pitfalls. Another
important thing to me is the weather. Can no longer take hard winters. If you never ask, you will never know, so just trying to learn from other's
experiences---the good and the bad. |
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SteveWil
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http://www.losogradysinmexico.com/
The Above is a site of a family that moved to mexico about 5 years ago, they are on the main land but the things that they run in to will give some
insight into mexico living.
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SFandH
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Hop in your car, stop at the border and get a FMM (a tourist permit, you'll need a passport) and plan on an exploration trip, perhaps a couple of
weeks staying at hotels to look around.
Work your way north to south. Options are Playas de Tijuana, Rosarito, La Mision, Bajamar, Ensenada, Punta Banda. There's not much south of Punta
Banda until you get to San Quintin which is 4 or 5 hours south of the border.
Do you speak any Spanish?
Ask questions here.
[Edited on 6-21-2016 by SFandH]
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rhintransit
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That family apparently lives in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. No comparison with ANYWHERE in Baja. I lived for two years there, I've lived for
over ten in Baja so i can say, not even apples and oranges. Two different worlds. Completely.
Best advice to anyone thinking about/exploring possible retirement, or otherwise, sites, get I. The car, hop on a bus, or whatever, and take an
extended trip of exploration.
reality\'s never been of much use out here...
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tripledigitken
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That's soulpatch's family, a longtime poster here. What a handsome family they are.
| Quote: Originally posted by rhintransit | That family apparently lives in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. No comparison with ANYWHERE in Baja. I lived for two years there, I've lived for
over ten in Baja so i can say, not even apples and oranges. Two different worlds. Completely.
Best advice to anyone thinking about/exploring possible retirement, or otherwise, sites, get I. The car, hop on a bus, or whatever, and take an
extended trip of exploration.
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Ateo
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| Quote: Originally posted by Sunshine1 | | I just found this forum and registered. Can anyone please tell me how to go about finding information for the safe areas to live in Baja Norte, not
too far from the CA border, long term, affordable furnished small rentals---house, cabin, cottage, preferably on the Pacific side? I am a retired
single. I know nothing about the cities or terrain, but do not prefer to be right on the beach unless necessary. Also have a small dog and like to
go for walks. Would like some trees. Any of the websites I have found are sponsored by Property Managements and Vacation rentals, and display large
and expensive rentals. I would like to talk to retirees who have already made this move and are happy with their choice. Also the negative. The 2
most important things to me are safety and affordability. Thank you. |
Where have you been in Baja? I live in America so I can't tell you how it is to live in Baja. You want trees? Not many of those around..........
Eliminating TJ and Rosarito, I would think your only other options are Ensenada and San Quintin if you want to live close to the border. You could
try San Felipe if you like it hot.
[Edited on 6-21-2016 by Ateo]
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Sunshine1
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"Where have you been in Baja? I live in America so I can't tell you how it is to live in Baja. You want trees? Not many of those around..........
Eliminating TJ and Rosarito, I would think your only other options are Ensenada and San Quintin if you want to live close to the border. You could
try San Felipe if you like it hot."
I have never been to Baja. That's why I have so many questions.
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liknbaja127
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Really???
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AKgringo
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Sunshine1, Welcome to the forum, I think you will find lots of information, and opinions here, and that will just generate more questions.
I can't offer you much help, because I usually spend all my time in Baja further south than you are considering, and never in the summer.
I am curious as to what sort of 'winter hell' you are attempting to get away from? A Baja winter is as warm as I want to be, and I would have to
escape back north during the summer.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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Sunshine1
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AKgringo, I'm not sure if I am responding correctly on this forum. If I am not please let me know. Anyway, I live in the PNW. Snow, and 7-8 months
of non-stop rain, gray, fog that never lifts, gloomy days. I have read that the Pacific side of Baja has pleasant summers.
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