Are taxis readily available in San Miguel de Allende, and what do taxis cost in San Miguel de Allende?
Suzie Osman
Taxis are available in San Miguel de Allende. On an average, if you were staying in town, it would cost 45 pesos (US $3). It’s around 45 pesos it seems no matter where you go. If, on the other hand, you’re coming from downtown to Los Labradores (about 10 miles from downtown, which takes about 20 minutes), it would cost 150 pesos (US $7.50). I have been asked to pay a lot more, but I just passed them up. Normally, they will agree to do it for 150 pesos.
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Taxis are available in San Miguel de Allende. On an average, if you were staying in town, it would cost 45 pesos (US $3). It’s around 45 pesos it seems no matter where you go. If, on the other hand, you’re coming from downtown to Los Labradores (about 10 miles from downtown, which takes about 20 minutes), it would cost 150 pesos (US $7.50). I have been asked to pay a lot more, but I just passed them up. Normally, they will agree to do it for 150 pesos.
I’m happy with that service so much so that so far I haven’t even driven my car to town. There’s a taxi driver named Ruben who I call pretty much every time who also services other people here in Los Labradores.
(Outside Rancho Los Labradores, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, pictured.)
Do I need to renounce or relinquish my US citizenship or get a dual citizenship to move or live abroad?
Karyn Saunders
No, you do not need to renounce or relinquish your US citizenship and No, you don't need tdo get a dual citizenship to move or live abroad. I am still a Canadian Citizen and Resident who now holds a Panamanian Residency Visa. As a US citizen you can do the same. Dual passports is another story for a US citizen but you do not need a passport in Panama to live here permanently. As a Canadian you can have multiple passports and many do.
No, you do not need to renounce or relinquish your US citizenship and No, you don't need tdo get a dual citizenship to move or live abroad. I am still a Canadian Citizen and Resident who now holds a Panamanian Residency Visa. As a US citizen you can do the same. Dual passports is another story for a US citizen but you do not need a passport in Panama to live here permanently. As a Canadian you can have multiple passports and many do.
I feel Belize is very safe in 90% of the country. I would say that about probably every country I know, with maybe a few special exceptions in the world. I haven’t been everywhere in the world but in the places that I’ve been there are places that are not safe and are similar to the south side of Belize City. (I don’t know why it’s always the south side, just like “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” from Chicago.)
There is crime in...
I feel Belize is very safe in 90% of the country. I would say that about probably every country I know, with maybe a few special exceptions in the world. I haven’t been everywhere in the world but in the places that I’ve been there are places that are not safe and are similar to the south side of Belize City. (I don’t know why it’s always the south side, just like “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” from Chicago.)
There is crime in Belize like anywhere in the world. The violent crime tends to be concentrated in a small area in Belize City and unfortunately it’s an area where there is a lot of drugs and gangs. Most of the crime that you will find is happening in that area. There is crime elsewhere but I have a family of five – me, my wife, and my three children, and for the last 12 years, we’ve been coming and going between Florida and Belize and we spent a lot of time down here, but I never fear for my family’s safety. I am not going to take them on the south side of Belize City at midnight because it’s just like any other city. If you go into those areas, you had better be careful. You are probably there for the wrong reasons.
I drive around the Cayo District, and even go around to Spanish Lookout. If you roll into Spanish Lookout, you would feel like you are in Michigan with all the rolling hills and the German names on the signs and chicken coops.
(Jim Croce album cover featuring the song "Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown," pictured.)
Do I lower my US, UK or other income tax liabilities if I retire or work in Portugal?
Luis Rodrigues - Gouveia Pereira, Costa Freitas & Associates, Law Firm, RL
If you move your residency to Portugal, under Portuguese law you are liable to pay taxes in Portugal. Portugal has signed treaties to prevent double taxation with 71 countries (including most European Countries, United States and Canada) that assure its citizens and residents the protection against being taxed in more than one country.
If you move your residency to Portugal you may be entitled to benefit from the Non Habitual Resident Regime that allows you to obtain tax...
If you move your residency to Portugal, under Portuguese law you are liable to pay taxes in Portugal. Portugal has signed treaties to prevent double taxation with 71 countries (including most European Countries, United States and Canada) that assure its citizens and residents the protection against being taxed in more than one country.
If you move your residency to Portugal you may be entitled to benefit from the Non Habitual Resident Regime that allows you to obtain tax exemptions on several types of income earned aboard such as pension income, dividends, interests, etc.
I cannot expand on the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion available to US taxpayers as I am not expert in US tax regulations. If you are a US taxpayer I recommend that you ask your tax expert about the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, and how it could be combined with the Portuguese Non Habitual Resident Regime in order to give you the best outcome.
(View of the rooftops and the seaside from The Blue Boutique Hostel and Suites, Estoril, Portugal, pictured.)
Nicaragua has a rich and interesting culture; its culture is the result of a mix among natives, Spaniards, and Africans hundreds of years ago. However, the culture in Nicaragua has evolved and there have been some variations in its traditions, gastronomy, national dances, and music.
Nicaragua is a Catholic country with multiple religious festivities all year; among them are the December celebrations to the Virgin named "Purisimas", Christmas Eve on...
Nicaragua has a rich and interesting culture; its culture is the result of a mix among natives, Spaniards, and Africans hundreds of years ago. However, the culture in Nicaragua has evolved and there have been some variations in its traditions, gastronomy, national dances, and music.
Nicaragua is a Catholic country with multiple religious festivities all year; among them are the December celebrations to the Virgin named "Purisimas", Christmas Eve on December 24th, New Year's Eve on December 31st; Holy Week, Cities Patrons Saints celebrations, and more.
Nicaragua’s gastronomy is delicious. The most known dishes are the famous Gallo Pinto (fried rice and red beans), Quesillo (special cheese in a tortilla with cream and chopped onion), Vigorón (yucca, chicharrón, and cabbage salad), Nacatamal (boiled dough with rice, meat and vegetables), Rosquillas (corn dough appetizers or snacks), and much more.
Dances and music are entertaining and splendid; they vary depending on the zone (Pacific, Central, or Atlantic Zone). In the Pacific, music is composed by flute and drums; dancers wear Spanish clothing. In the Central Region, famous dances are the “polcas” and “mazurcas”. The Caribbean Region is best known for its “Palo de Mayo”, dance of African influence.
If you want to be only in town you can get around Boquete by using a bike or by walking. The issues with this include that you might get wet and you won’t be able to see the surrounding areas.
(Waterfall seen from the gated community of Los Molinos, Boquete, Panama, pictured.)
If you want to be only in town you can get around Boquete by using a bike or by walking. The issues with this include that you might get wet and you won’t be able to see the surrounding areas.
(Waterfall seen from the gated community of Los Molinos, Boquete, Panama, pictured.)
Who among us hasn’t been cheered during an otherwise down time or learned an important life lesson from a dog?
About 20 years ago, when I was having a difficult time in a particularly tense business negotiation, I stopped for a moment and happened to look away from my computer screen and phone and towards the floor. There, with new eyes, I saw Cookie, the family dog, fast asleep near my desk, as usual, her complete contentment and lack of concern in sharp contrast to my...
Patritzia Pinzon lives in the fabled city of Casco Viejo, the oldest quarter of Panama, where formerly neglected buildings are restored to their historic grandeur, and where Patrizia's active participation has helped to infuse the community with vibrancy and modernity, qualities reflected in Patrizia’s personal outlook. Jet finally gets to meet her favorite House Hunter’s International star, whose blog she regularly reads and enjoys. And we...
Last month while visiting and exploring Boquete Panama just happened to stumble upon a very interesting investment "Factional" Coffee Farm turnkey ownership. Just so happened we arrived the day before they were conducting a guided tour to their farms and processing plant in Boquete. We signed up and got a real education about how coffee is grown, produced, roasted and marketed plus got to taste some really excellent specialty coffees.