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Went to Greg's Auto Clinic in Chapala yesterday (on highway to Mezcala, just past Letra CH restaurant). It was closed and didn't see any sign on the gate. Anyone know if Greg closed shop or is he on vacation?

Last time (~2 months ago) I used Citibanamex ATM at Walmart with U.S. debit card, I was charged 31 peso fee. One issue with Citibanamex ATM at Walmart is it limits withdrawals to 6,000 pesos. If I withdraw 12,000 pesos or more at CI Banco, their 58 peso fee is better than 31x2=62 pesos at Citibanamex.

1 hour ago, Mostlylost said:

The lake goes up and down. Since Chapala is a natural lake controlled by nature as opposed to a reservoir with a dam controlled by man, it should continue to do as is has for possibly millions of years. 

 

https://www.ceajalisco.gob.mx/contenido/chapala/chapala/niveles.html

Thanks for providing the link. The Y axis appears to show the level in meters and my translator says Cota = level or height. But 90 meters does not seem correct. The lake is quite shallow. So what does Cota(m) ranging from 90-99 mean? Is it volume? If so, the graph indicates the lake does not change much in volume: a low of 90.8 in 1955 and high of 99.4 in 1935.

20 hours ago, CHILLIN said:

The method we use in Canada is to throw them in the Lake. If they sink and die, they are not physiotherapists. If they manage to  swim, they are the real thing.

The other thing in Mexico is that some people are naturally gifted,in all sorts of things, but they do no have the time or resources to pursue a certificate or trade qualification. Even if it were offered. There are a few certifications, like gas fitter, but that doesn' t guarantee they are any good at it.

Agree, some folks are naturally gifted. I am open to trying the naturally gifted with, say a carpenter, but with my health, ... well, at least I try to do my research.

Is there a way to determine if a local physiotherapist/physical therapist has the requisite qualifications and is licensed/certified to operate? For doctors and lawyers, I have used the websites below. Do the same web sites apply for physiotherapists?

https://www.cedulaprofesional.sep.gob.mx/cedula/presidencia/indexAvanzada.action

https://cedulaprofesionalsep-gob.mx/

Thanks.

see article in Guad Reporter. Spencer McMullen recommends carrying INM card, due to "recent policy changes."

https://theguadalajarareporter.net/index.php/news/news/guadalajara/56751-foreigners-advised-to-carry-immigration-docs

Maybe the larve is what causes my grass to turn yellow? Harmless to people but maybe not to gardens. Is there a treatment for the larve?

Thanks for the info. Do they hibernate for part of the year? Is that why they appear in May-June? They seem to fly around for a while at night and next day are motionless or dead.

They seem to appear in mid May.

6 minutes ago, Bisbee Gal said:

Same form different site, last 3 trips we were only asked for it when leaving Mexico. All 3 times they wouldn't let anyone thru security without form or QR code on phone. 

Also need attestation form to leave.

Thanks. I was asked for QR code last time I traveled as well. Just tried the old form and it re-directs to the new site. I guess the new site replaces the old. The new site requires a login though.

Is there a new form to fill-in when returning to Mexico regarding risk factors for travelers? Last time I traveled, I filled-in a form on https://afac.hostingerapp.com/. But just heard about a new form at https://www.vuelaseguro.com. Is this recent and does it replace the old one? And is there a form to fill-in regarding health risks when leaving Mexico? Thanks.

you can confirm your data is backed up on Android: open the Settings app on your Android phone and tap on System > Backup. There should be a switch labeled "Back up to Google Drive." If it's turned off, turn it on.

Once this is done, staff at Telcel should (hopefully) help you transfer all apps and data.

what type of phone do you have: Android, iPhone or Windows? Staff at Telcel store seem to know Android the best. And if you switch, say from iPhone to Android, some apps and data can be transferred, but its more complex, and Telcel staff might be less helpful. If your new phone is the same system, transfer is easy. For the past few years, all three (Android, iPhone and Windows) automatically backup apps/data, unless you or the teens who setup your phone intentionally turned off the backup feature.

Anyone use the long term parking lot at GDL recently? A few questions:

1. Dostortas mentioned "If you go into the discount lot, you can not exit that area without paying or validating your ticket so if it looks full like there may not not be a spot, keep that in mind." It could be tough to gauge from the outside if the lot is full. Is there some other means to determine if its full?

2. If its full, is there another long term parking lot? If not, can I park in the short-term lot? My trip is for 2-days and I think it'll cost me maybe 450 pesos in the short-term lot (cheaper than a one-way car service from Chapala).

3. I've seen cars parked outside the marked areas in the discount lot and no tickets visible on windshields. Is that an option (i.e. to park illegally)?

By discount lot/ long-term parking, I'm referring to the left entrance in the image below. if that's not the long-term parking, please correct me.

Image source: https://aeropuertoguadalajara.online/en/parking/

Has it been windier that usual this year? It seems like every day since start of February, the winds kick up around 2 or 3pm. I like the breeze/wind, but don't recall it being like this for an extended 3+ months (Feb to now) the prior 2 years. Are these winds common this time of year? Assuming they are contributing (along with dry conditions and low humidity) to the spread of fires in the hills.

5 hours ago, Mostlylost said:

Most of my nephews & nieces (in their 20's & 30's) flew to San Antonio and got Pfiser then flew back the next day. Waited 3 weeks and did the same.  They rented a a van, stayed in a hotel each time.

I was in Texas last month. Don't know your definition of safe....We visited the beach, ate out daily, stayed in hotels and got our second Moderna. All the stores, hotels, and restaurants had protocols in place.

Did you or your nephews & nieces setup appointments? If so, how? Is proof of Texas residency  needed? Thanks.

20 minutes ago, oregontochapala said:

Apps come and apps go.

The apps Derek Young (rip) programmed on ours maybe 1.5 years ago are mostly all obsolete now and we have slowly deleted them and added current ones.

The Firestick is a nifty tool, but it requires constant attention.

Which newer apps do you recommend? And are they on the Amazon App store or do you get them directly from the app developer?

So where will new development expand next: 1) along the Libramiento, 2) Chapala and east, to Santa Cruz de la Soledad, 3) Ajijic West to Jocotepec, or 4) north of Chapala (to Chapala Haciendas and beyond, to Ixtlahuacán)?? Or perhaps all of the above?

Found some outdated posts from 2016 on this topic, so wanted to get the latest. Is there still an Allpoint ATM at Folliati Casino, the casino in Plaza Interlago across from Walmart? And is it fee free for CapitalOne 360 customers? Checking because CI Banco charged me 58 MXN for withdrawal today (up from 17 MXN ~1 yr ago, then 29, to now 58!). Thanks.

2 hours ago, BeanRoy said:

I can't imagine someone claiming that. If your test is negative, it's negative. It's up to you whether you accept it or not. Same it if's positive.

if you do have symptoms and your antigen test comes back negative, Chopo does recommend a subsequent PCR test. Per the website (https://www.chopo.com.mx/guadalajara/pruebas-para-covid-19): "Si tu resultado es NEGATIVO es necesario realizar una PRUEBA DE PCR"

Of course, if you have symptoms, don't skimp, skip the antigen test and get the PCR.

2 hours ago, Ann22 said:

Thank you for the information.  I will call these facilities and check on their hours.  Assuming they are all near Ajijiic?  Thanks again!  

The U.S. requirement is to show a negative COVID-19 test, taken within three (3) calendar days of departure. You asked about a test on April 24, then spend "a couple of days in Guadalajara." Make sure 3 days don't elapse between your test and your flight.

14 hours ago, Out1 said:

Recharging the Amigo program is so easy on Mitelcel or if it doesn't work which happens occasionally then use the UnDosTres app. No need to go to see Ana. 

Is it possible to setup automated recurring 30-day payments on miTelcel or UnDosTres by providing a credit/debit card on the website or app? Do it once and forget it.

What is the web address of this new site?

32 minutes ago, CalGal said:

I pay online with my US Mastercard all the time.  Telmex, CFE, etc.

Last time I tried, CFE would not accept U.S. credit cards online. Did that change recently?

Its a bill from Telmex USA (not Telmex Mexico) that recently changed it name to Claro Enterprse Solutions. See https://www.telmexusa.com/ : "America Móvil announces its newest US-based subsidiary: Claro Enterprise Solutions. As part of the launch, one of America Móvil’s existing U.S. subsidiaries, Telmex USA, will change its name to Claro Enterprise Solutions."

Do you have service from Telmex USA?