Viva La Baja!
Relocation Guide to the Baja California Peninsula Click Here to Purchase
Viva La Baja!
Relocation Guide to the Baja California Peninsula
molly
Table of Contents
Chapter I - The Basics
Our Story –p.3
Geography & Climate –p.4
Cost of Living – p.7
Holidays, Fiestas & Traveling Circuses - p.9
Chapter 2 - Passports, Visas & Consulates
Passports – p.11
Visas: FM-T, FM-3, FM-2 – p.12
Consulates & Embassy (U.S. & Canada) –p.15
Chapter 3 – Banking & ATMs
Banking – p.15
Mexican Banks & Accounts – p.17Using an ATM – p.18
Opening a Mexican Bank Account –p.19
Chapter 4 - Health Risks & Insurance
Health Risks - p.19
Dengue Fever – p.20
Scorpion Stings & Snake Bites – p.22
Vaccinations & Hepatitis – p.24
Emergency Evacuation Insurance – p.25
Medical Insurance & Costs – p.27
Medical Insurance Policies – p.28
Chapter 5 – Hospitals & Doctors
Hospitals – p.30
Doctors – p.33
Medical Volunteers – p.34
Chapter 6 – It’s The Water
Quality & Availability – p.34
Water Shortages – p.35
Hurricanes & Floods – p.36
Chapter 7 – Travel Diary
Map of Baja, Towns & Highlights – p.37
Driving Itinerary – p.39
Bringing a Pet – p.49
By Car & Driver’s License – p.50
Green Angels & Emergency Assistance – p.52
Auto Insurance & Accidents – p.52
Arriving by Airplane – p.54
Up or Down the Peninsula by Bus – p.55
Riding a Ferry to or from the Mainland – p.57
Chapter 8 - Home Sweet Home
Renting – p.58
Leasing a Lot – p.60
Obtaining a Clear Title & Title Insurance – p.60
Buying Property – p.63
Understanding the Fideicomiso – p.65
Mexican Notary Public & Ejidos – p.66
Forming a Mexican Corporation – p.68
Building & Working with a Contractor – p.69
Home Owners Insurance – p.70
Protect Your Home - Protect the Estuaries – p.71
Chapter 9 – Comforts of Home
T.V. & Cable Service - p.72
Phone Service – p.73
Skype – p.73
Using a Phone Card– p.74
Chapter 10 - Kids & Education
Helping Kids Adjust & Language Barriers – p.74
Learning the Language – p.75
Cultural Issues & Choosing a School – p.76
Enrolling a Child in School – p.78
Public Schools – p.78
Private Schools – p.78
Homeschooling – p.80
Programs for Ages 12 and Up – p.81
Chapter 11 - Wild Wonders: Sea & Ocean
Sea of Cortez & Environmental Issues – p.81
Pacific Ocean – p.84
Sea Turtles – p.85
Chapter 12 - Wild Wonders: The Desert
Hiking & Backpacking – p.86
Eco-trips & Outfitters – p.87
Chapter 13 - Sports & Activities
Off-road Racing – p.87
Sportfishing – p.88
NOM-029 & Saving the Sea of Cortez – p.92
Futbol, or Soccer – p.94
Baseball – p.94
Chapter 14 – Shop Big in the Baja
American Superstores: Costco, Home Depot, Office Depot, Wal-Mart, Samś Club – p.96
Mexican Superstores: Commercial Mexicana, Smart & Final, Soriannas, City Club – p.96
Chapter 15 - Love in the Baja & Mexican Law
When it Works: Getting Married – p.97
When it Doesn’t: Getting Divorced – p.97
Birth of a Child & Citizenship – p.98
Chapter 16 - Crime & Safety
Theft – p.99
Violent Crime – p.100
Illegal Drugs and Guns & What Not to Do – p.101
Crime Hot Spots & Emergency Assistance – p.102
Conclusion, Resources & Recommended Reading
Newspapers – p.104
Listservs & Message Boards – p.104
Baja Classics – p.104
Books for Kids – p.105
Author’s Note – p.105
Viva La Baja!
Relocation Guide to the Baja California Peninsula
molly
