Live and work in Cancun and the Riviera Maya or want to? Here you can post your thoughts on daily life in Mexico, look for a job or advertise one and find out the ins and outs of living in paradise. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:06:24 +0000 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:06:24 +0000 Temptation Cancun Forum | Desire Resort Forum | Cancuncare https://forum.cancuncare.com/forums/living-in-cancun/ Sat, 30 Aug 2025 14:11:44 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/cenotes.41328/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/cenotes.41328/ invalid@example.com (Deleted member 48450) Deleted member 48450 1 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:12:27 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/looking-to-play-golf.39064/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/looking-to-play-golf.39064/ invalid@example.com (Rudyman) Rudyman 3 Sun, 28 Nov 2021 06:40:54 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/cancun-jail-visits.15849/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/cancun-jail-visits.15849/ invalid@example.com (V) V
Hope it stops raining, before then!

There are English speaking prisoners there who could enjoy the distraction of someone new to talk with: some of the ones I've met have been there for as long as six years, already, so anything new can...

Cancun Jail Visits]]> 18 Sun, 28 Nov 2021 06:16:30 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/a-one-day-job.41783/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/a-one-day-job.41783/ invalid@example.com (Crazycj) Crazycj Tue, 07 Sep 2021 22:55:48 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/looking-for-cook.41625/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/looking-for-cook.41625/ invalid@example.com (Rudyman) Rudyman Sat, 08 May 2021 22:01:37 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/new-bathtub.41402/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/new-bathtub.41402/ invalid@example.com (Rudyman) Rudyman Sat, 27 Mar 2021 14:39:52 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/american-in-need-to-buy-used-car.41309/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/american-in-need-to-buy-used-car.41309/ invalid@example.com (Rudyman) Rudyman I understand I cannot put the car in my name but is not a problem to put in friends name and to proceed like that.
Can anyone who’s been thru it walk me thru it?]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:00:27 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/truck-and-labor-needed.41261/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/truck-and-labor-needed.41261/ invalid@example.com (Rudyman) Rudyman Sat, 03 Oct 2020 20:48:31 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/seeking-to-month-rental.40972/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/seeking-to-month-rental.40972/ invalid@example.com (Rudyman) Rudyman 1 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 15:30:01 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/purchasing-in-mexico.40582/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/purchasing-in-mexico.40582/ invalid@example.com (BM2010) BM2010 4 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 03:01:08 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/in-need-of-a-property-manger.40621/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/in-need-of-a-property-manger.40621/ invalid@example.com (tbird1970) tbird1970 My property manger is leaving playa
So in need of a new one
Email me and let’s chat
rhanchur@gmail.com]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2020 15:27:45 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/having-a-baby-in-cancun.17371/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/having-a-baby-in-cancun.17371/ invalid@example.com (isa) isa 47 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 22:46:04 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/nightlife-or-tour-jobs-in-cancun.40491/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/nightlife-or-tour-jobs-in-cancun.40491/ invalid@example.com (thfx) thfx
Nightlife Or Tour Jobs In Cancun]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2019 20:46:34 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/desperatly-need-a-airline-dog-crate.40252/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/desperatly-need-a-airline-dog-crate.40252/ invalid@example.com (CancunTom) CancunTom 1 Sat, 15 Jun 2019 19:46:56 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/retrieving-money-from-a-mexican-account.39195/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/retrieving-money-from-a-mexican-account.39195/ invalid@example.com (Ashley 27) Ashley 27 I lived in Cancun for 11 years a long time ago and I trusted Actinver to make me"ganar más".
I left thinking I might come back but never did.
Now I am trying to get my money back, but it seems they are reluctant. I am a Mexican too, they asked me for millions of documents and proof my citizenship and stay there, but never went to the end of the process. I started in June last year. I don't know how much money I have, they gave me a phone number to find out but the number can be...

Retrieving money from a mexican account]]> 6 Sun, 19 May 2019 18:58:32 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/moving-company-in-cancun.5956/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/moving-company-in-cancun.5956/ invalid@example.com (hmuraco) hmuraco
That being said does anyone know where you can buy moving boxes and supplies in Cancun? In case we don't find a company that will do it all...

Thanks for any recommendations.
HM]]> 4 Sun, 16 Dec 2018 21:16:33 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/looking-for-new-years-eve-suggestions.39007/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/looking-for-new-years-eve-suggestions.39007/ invalid@example.com (Rudyman) Rudyman Mon, 19 Nov 2018 01:54:20 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/cfe-rates-sky-rocket-in-hotel-zone.38893/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/cfe-rates-sky-rocket-in-hotel-zone.38893/ invalid@example.com (Rudyman) Rudyman 2 Thu, 19 Jul 2018 23:22:12 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/any-info-on-ocean-dental.28849/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/any-info-on-ocean-dental.28849/ invalid@example.com (Nashoba0716) Nashoba0716 I am checking into Dentists in Cancun. My first choice was American Smiles, however, I have been told they are no more.
Wondering if anyone has any information about Ocean Dental in the Hotel Zone? Any other recommendations greatly appreciated.]]> 11 Mon, 25 Jun 2018 19:43:42 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/car-stereo.38325/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/car-stereo.38325/ invalid@example.com (tristan1749) tristan1749
Car Stereo]]> Sun, 24 Jun 2018 10:41:06 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/help-needed-planning-on-moving-to-cancun.24662/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/help-needed-planning-on-moving-to-cancun.24662/ invalid@example.com (ViktoriaUK) ViktoriaUK I am looking for imformation on living and finding a job in Cancun. Any input will be appreciated!
I am 25, from Slovakia, currently living in London. I am well-travelled and experienced with the positives and negatives of living abroad.
Im planning on moving to Cancun next April...till than I should be able to collect enough information about life in there and also should have some money saved up to move down there.
So my questions are:
Is it possible for foreigners to find a...

Help needed!!! Planning on moving to Cancun!!!]]> 32 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 21:42:13 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/any-jobs-out-there-or-does-anyone-know-a-foreign-business-owner.38311/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/any-jobs-out-there-or-does-anyone-know-a-foreign-business-owner.38311/ invalid@example.com (Oscar Adrian) Oscar Adrian
After almost 17 years of living in the US and working in the same place almost exclusively i came back to Mexico a year and a half ago. For a year, i was working in a outsourcing call center in Mexico City as customer service agent for T-mobile and booking agent for AVIS and BUDGET.

I recently quit my job and i’m moving to Cancún (or the area) in few days, unfortunately, i haven’t been able to find a job (or place to rent) thru indeed.com and...

Any jobs out there or does anyone know a foreign business owner?]]> 2 Sat, 16 Jun 2018 19:43:43 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/got-an-opportunity-to-own-a-bar-in-cancun-no-experience-24yo.34774/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/got-an-opportunity-to-own-a-bar-in-cancun-no-experience-24yo.34774/ invalid@example.com (Thwar077) Thwar077
The issue is that I have no experience of owning a...

Got an opportunity to own a bar in Cancun - no experience 24yo]]> 12 Thu, 14 Jun 2018 19:25:06 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/is-anybody-moving-here-anymore.33838/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/is-anybody-moving-here-anymore.33838/ invalid@example.com (V) V
Has Mexico lost some of its "shine"?]]> 17 Sat, 02 Jun 2018 22:05:27 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/overseas-shpping-to-cancun.10446/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/overseas-shpping-to-cancun.10446/ invalid@example.com (Windknot) Windknot
Also, would like a reference for (if one exists) a decent customs broker in Cancun. Thanks in advance.]]> 16 Sat, 02 Jun 2018 21:58:47 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/job-in-cancun-with-little-spanish.38175/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/job-in-cancun-with-little-spanish.38175/ invalid@example.com (AleFigueroa1) AleFigueroa1 I'm a Mexican, dating a Canadian, we've been together for years here in Cancpun, and he wants to get a job here. The only proble is that his Spanish is really bad, almost unexistent.
So we're looking for a job where it isn't required to speak Spanish, just fluent English.
Do you think that will be hard to get?
What options could we have?

Thanks everybody! ]]> 3 Fri, 01 Jun 2018 13:06:11 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/why-no-lemons-in-cancun.5856/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/why-no-lemons-in-cancun.5856/ invalid@example.com (CancunTom) CancunTom Does anyone know why? Is it just a Mexican preference for the taste of lime? I can't even find them in Walmart down town.]]> 25 Mon, 21 May 2018 14:42:37 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/shipping-between-cun-and-miami.13450/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/shipping-between-cun-and-miami.13450/ invalid@example.com (mamaflorecita) mamaflorecita 10 Fri, 11 May 2018 15:39:30 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/business-shipping-of-inventory.27824/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/business-shipping-of-inventory.27824/ invalid@example.com (je007) je007 5 Fri, 11 May 2018 15:34:30 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/shipping-crate-from-miami-to-puerto-moreles-by-hyde-shipping.2243/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/shipping-crate-from-miami-to-puerto-moreles-by-hyde-shipping.2243/ invalid@example.com (BiznKitty) BiznKitty
Our compromise solution is to ship a 8 x 8 x 4 foot wooden crate with just the personal effects that we can't live without. Anyone with any experience doing this?

We will have our FM3 so I'm assuming that household goods won't be subject to customs duty.]]> 3 Fri, 11 May 2018 15:23:18 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/bed-buying.9523/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/bed-buying.9523/ invalid@example.com (YessicaBB) YessicaBB
Thanks
Yess]]> 27 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 00:15:11 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/vrbo-in-cancun-or-cabo.37992/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/vrbo-in-cancun-or-cabo.37992/ invalid@example.com (iowa farmers) iowa farmers 1 Wed, 06 Dec 2017 00:19:42 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/job-offer-general-manager-in-it-infra-field.37134/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/job-offer-general-manager-in-it-infra-field.37134/ invalid@example.com (ERNIE HARTSFIELD) ERNIE HARTSFIELD Looking for a person who's capable to manage the work force, supervise the work schedule.
Will offer 25,000-45,000 pesos per month depends on your experience.Fluency in English, basic computer skill are required.

The main purpose to hire you is to control the work quality, to achieve the perfection in project.
You're going to be the one who's in charge of all our engineers, but no engineering skill is needed, hence we ask you to improve the...

Job offer- General Manager in IT infra field]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2017 09:45:35 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/moving-to-cancun-help-please.36341/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/moving-to-cancun-help-please.36341/ invalid@example.com (Laura) Laura
I have recently returned from a holiday to Cancun and fell in love with the place.

I would really love the opportunity to possibly live and work there. I'm currently in the process of completing my TEFL course so teaching English is an option if there are any jobs available. Ideally I would love to work in a hotel as I love meeting people.

I cannot speak Spanish but I know that that's something I will have to learn, which I'm excited about as I would love to speak another language....

Moving to Cancun? Help please]]> 7 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 09:13:19 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/so-with-nafta-and-other-stuff-i-hear-mixed-reports-on-the-work-environment.36989/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/so-with-nafta-and-other-stuff-i-hear-mixed-reports-on-the-work-environment.36989/ invalid@example.com (canukcun) canukcun
I've been getting mixed reports from people I have been chatting with on how things in Mexico are going regarding capital inflows and employment rates.

I heard that tourism is doing well due to the low value of the Peso recently. USD seems to be 1 or 2 pesos to the dollar higher than it normally has been, but it doesn't seem drastically...

So with NAFTA and other stuff I hear mixed reports on the work environment]]> 1 Tue, 31 Oct 2017 18:47:11 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/looking-for-weekend-getaway-from-cancun.36881/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/looking-for-weekend-getaway-from-cancun.36881/ invalid@example.com (Rudyman) Rudyman 1 Tue, 31 Oct 2017 18:25:40 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/vegan-groceries.36860/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/vegan-groceries.36860/ invalid@example.com (Stacy Adkins) Stacy Adkins 1 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 14:46:32 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/surgery-in-cancun.36862/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/surgery-in-cancun.36862/ invalid@example.com (bt) bt Thu, 20 Jul 2017 19:11:18 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/minimum-wage-cancun.36478/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/minimum-wage-cancun.36478/ invalid@example.com (Donna & Tim) Donna & Tim What can you afford while living on minimum wage in Cancun?

T]]> 3 Thu, 20 Jul 2017 19:00:28 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/pets-being-poisoned-on-isla-mujeres.13377/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/pets-being-poisoned-on-isla-mujeres.13377/ invalid@example.com (LovinIsla) LovinIsla
I just read on the IslaMujeres.info board that a woman's pet dog died due to strychnine poisoning over the weekend. She's in a great deal of pain about it, which I understand completely. But she seems to suggest in her posts that it wasn't an accident...that her beloved dog was actually poisoned as part of an annual attempt to control the dog population. She doesn't directly point the finger at the local government, but implies that...

Pets being poisoned on Isla Mujeres???]]> 4 Thu, 20 Jul 2017 18:42:26 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/crocks-in-pool.36480/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/crocks-in-pool.36480/ invalid@example.com (Donna & Tim) Donna & Tim Crocodile puts an abrupt end to cool dip in the swimming pool

T]]> 4 Tue, 09 May 2017 18:33:20 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/tigres-update.36286/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/tigres-update.36286/ invalid@example.com (V) V
Kameron Loe was the winning pitcher, notching his first win of the season. He was in control of the game for the seven and a third innings he pitched, and received a standing ovation from an audience impressed with his performance.

He's been traded around alot in his professional baseball career and has done several years in the minors, now recently signed with the Tigres, who...

Tigres update]]> 1 Tue, 18 Apr 2017 17:42:43 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/any-new-upscale-restaurants.36280/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/any-new-upscale-restaurants.36280/ invalid@example.com (Rudyman) Rudyman 1 Sun, 16 Apr 2017 17:19:58 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/not-too-impressive.36278/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/not-too-impressive.36278/ invalid@example.com (V) V
They looked good, playing at home, but don't seem to have figured out how to win on the road. This could be a long season....

They are now 5 and 7 so far this year.]]> 1 Mon, 10 Apr 2017 11:18:00 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/tigres-to-leave-mlb.36048/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/tigres-to-leave-mlb.36048/ invalid@example.com (V) V ...la directiva del Club de Béisbol Tigres de Quintana Roo tomó la difícil decisión de separarse voluntariamente de la LMB.

This is a quote from a press release put out by the Tigres, yesterday. The whole statement appears at the link, below. What the article seems to be saying is that minor league baseball in Mexico is no longer the opportunity for young Mexicans to earn a career in professional baseball that it once was, and this motivated their actions. Perhaps someone else can...

Tigres to leave MLB?]]> 15 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 21:01:40 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/tough-start-for-tigres.36242/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/tough-start-for-tigres.36242/ invalid@example.com (V) V
They are playing in town this week.]]> Sun, 02 Apr 2017 00:55:02 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/cfe-tightens-the-screws.36237/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/cfe-tightens-the-screws.36237/ invalid@example.com (V) V summer, over the two month billing period, 900 KWH was eligible for the subsidy. This was important because it kept the bill from getting out of hand, for those who didn't use too much electricity.

Now, the amount eligible for the subsidy has been cut 50%, to just 450 KWH during the summer months. Use 1400 KWH of electricity and the bill will be 3,700 pesos, where it would have...

CFE tightens the screws]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2017 16:13:52 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/getting-married-in-cancun.18790/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/getting-married-in-cancun.18790/ invalid@example.com (Gringation) Gringation
I thought it might be useful to go over the steps we went through since it requires some time coordination between Registro Civil and immigration.

1. First, Jorge went to Registro Civil to ask about what they needed from us. I'm sorry that I don't have the exact list, but everything on there was documentation we already had, except for permission from immigration...

Getting Married In Cancun]]> 14 Mon, 16 Jan 2017 02:46:24 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/rv-parks.16067/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/rv-parks.16067/ invalid@example.com (TNCJ1) TNCJ1 6 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 23:42:51 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/fitness-and-health-for-older-athletes.13799/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/fitness-and-health-for-older-athletes.13799/ invalid@example.com (V) V fitness and health of older athletes. I use the term, "athletes," intentionally, because it's my plan to advocate the concept of "optimal health," as opposed to good health, which many have accepted, in the past, as a reasonable standard to which to aspire. But, it is possible for older athletes to achieve a state of physical health much like that of younger people when their bodies are properly trained, and fueled. The...

Fitness and Health for Older Athletes]]> 16 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 23:24:22 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/what-actually-happened.35271/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/what-actually-happened.35271/ invalid@example.com (V) V
The developed area was large and the view of the lagoon spectacular, full on 180 degrees; the public park aspect of it was beautiful, and open to all. A small, open air Catholic Church under a canvas pavilion offered...

What actually happened?]]> 3 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 10:20:57 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/fbars-new-deadline.35949/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/fbars-new-deadline.35949/ invalid@example.com (V) V
https://www.fincen.gov/news/news-releases/new-due-date-fbars-0]]> 1 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 01:57:29 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/can-i-live-on-my-social-security.16621/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/can-i-live-on-my-social-security.16621/ invalid@example.com (V) V
So, could you reasonably expect to be able to live on Social Security, in Cancun, for example?

To come up with figures, it's necessary to make some assumptions about the...

Can I live on my Social Security?]]> 51 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 23:27:16 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/renewal-vehicle-registration-2017.35951/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/renewal-vehicle-registration-2017.35951/ invalid@example.com (V) V
http://www.tenencias.gob.mx/]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2017 15:15:38 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/property-tax-payment-experience.35879/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/property-tax-payment-experience.35879/ invalid@example.com (V) V
For those entitled to an age related discount but own their property through a bank trust the process can be a little cumbersome because you must pay in person, rather than online.

This time I found everything very well organized, with pleasant and courteous employees actively managing the...

Property tax payment experience]]> 6 Wed, 04 Jan 2017 15:01:50 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/international-night-marathon.21262/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/international-night-marathon.21262/ invalid@example.com (V) V 34 Tue, 03 Jan 2017 12:11:10 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/mexican-immigration-changes-coming.15938/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/mexican-immigration-changes-coming.15938/ invalid@example.com (RiverGirl) RiverGirl
Beginning April 30th INM agents will be expected to enforce and work under the new rules. But INM agents (here in Cancun at least) have not yet been issued personal copies of the new manual, and it doesn't look like they will receive the new manual until AFTER the changes go into effect.

In other words, things will be...

Mexican Immigration Changes Coming]]> 112 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 11:49:04 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/medical-uniforms.13314/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/medical-uniforms.13314/ invalid@example.com (V) V 4 Tue, 01 Nov 2016 07:51:44 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/pump-to-increase-water-pressure-in-house.21158/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/pump-to-increase-water-pressure-in-house.21158/ invalid@example.com (v8eyedoc) v8eyedoc
If so - what do I ask for like at Home Depot and how much do they add to the electric bill.?? And, what is approximate cost?]]> 15 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 18:54:26 +0000 https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/types-o-and-a-blood-donor-urgent.34960/ https://forum.cancuncare.com/threads/types-o-and-a-blood-donor-urgent.34960/ invalid@example.com (CancunTom) CancunTom My wife Suzanna Price has been in Intensive Care at Amerimed Hospital since April 8th. She initially was suffering from pneumonia but also suffered a heart attack. She has 3 blocked arteries and has had several vascular and one invasive heart surgery so far. She has been heavily sedated and unresponsive for 10 days. She desperately needs 3 units of blood in-order to proceed with the surgery to try and fix her artery that is 97% blocked. The hospital has no blood and I cannot buy it...

Types O- and A- blood donor urgent]]> 5