colima, colima

[clare_gearhart]

Originally Posted by clare_gearhart

Hello, I'm new in Colima, and would like to meet/talk to other expats in the area. Would you please contact me? Thanks! Clare

Does Megacable serve Comala, or what kind of a connection do you get? Also, relative to Colima, how are rentals priced? Sounds like it is a really paced place, and without huge oppertunity for intellectual stimulation. Do you have to come to Colima to shop? If you have a moment to let me know, I'd really appreciate it. Clare

[HolyMole]

I've also thought about Colima city as a retirement spot. We spent a couple of days there a few years back. Splurged at the wonderful Hotel Ceballos, ($95 US)kitty-corner to the Governor's palace and dinner at Ah Que Nanishe, which was my first exposure to mole.
From Colima, we took a bus to Comala. Unfortunately, all the sidewalk cafes around the beautiful zocalo were closed that day, but we were able to walk out to the large restaurant (forget the name) out by the highway, and "pigged-out" on the never-ending plates of "botanos" that came free with every order of beer.
I'm surprised to read there is an expat community in Comala....it's just a small town.
Colima city is the state capital, so the presence of civil servants lends a bit of financial stability to the city.
I recall reading that the original city site was located in a hot, swampy area and was later moved a few miles away. With an elevation of only about 1500 feet, and being only....what? .....50 miles from the coast?....I'm guessing summers would be brutally hot and humid.
Question: Is Colima city far enough from the coast that a home can be purchased "free hold", or would a bank trust...."fideicomiso".... still be required?

[clare_gearhart]

Originally Posted by HolyMole

I've also thought about Colima city as a retirement spot. We spent a couple of days there a few years back. Splurged at the wonderful Hotel Ceballos, ($95 US)kitty-corner to the Governor's palace and dinner at Ah Que Nanishe, which was my first exposure to mole.
From Colima, we took a bus to Comala. Unfortunately, all the sidewalk cafes around the beautiful zocalo were closed that day, but we were able to walk out to the large restaurant (forget the name) out by the highway, and "pigged-out" on the never-ending plates of "botanos" that came free with every order of beer.
I'm surprised to read there is an expat community in Comala....it's just a small town.
Colima city is the state capital, so the presence of civil servants lends a bit of financial stability to the city.
I recall reading that the original city site was located in a hot, swampy area and was later moved a few miles away. With an elevation of only about 1500 feet, and being only....what? .....50 miles from the coast?....I'm guessing summers would be brutally hot and humid.
Question: Is Colima city far enough from the coast that a home can be purchased "free hold", or would a bank trust...."fideicomiso".... still be required?

As far as I know homes are purchased "freehold" here, but I´ll check with an architect and realtor that I´ve met. I´m guessing the summers are hot... It´s good and warm in the sun already, but morning, evening and nights are close to perfect. The siesta custom is strong here, the only thing to do from 2 to 4 o´clock is eat and rest or swim. Most businesses close. I love the hotel Ceballos, and have found great restaurants and lots of conveniences here. So far, I can´t find much I don´t like about being here, except for the normal waves of homesickness for friends. Thank God for Skype!

[clare_gearhart]

Originally Posted by RVGRINGO

After looking in the usual places; Walmart, etc., have you run your fingers through the telephone book to look for non-Spanish names?

Thanks for that! Strange how some things seem obvious when I'm told them - and yet somehow brilliant! I'll try that.

[RVGRINGO]

You could get some strange responses to your phone calls but I'm sure that there might be others, like yourself, who just haven't happened to run into each other yet and would also be looking for a wider circle of expats. Your efforts could be the start of a 'Colima Expat Club'. Good luck and let us know if you have any success.

[TiffanyB]

Dear halfmexi,

I am very interested in living in Colima. I have traveled widely throughout Colima and remembered Colima City was a nice place......not too big. I would like to make a return visit this Summer 2009 with my 10 year old daughter. Any info. on what it is like to live there would be appreciated. I have a TESOL Cert. and would like to pursue a job teaching ESL.
Specifically, I would like to know the price of an average home and what bilingual schools are there. Also, what is the rental market like......prices to rent a small home or 2 bed. apt.?

I look forward to hearing from you, Future Ex-Pat

[teadust]

My little weather widget is showing day time temps in Colima to be hitting 37c; what is "hot and humid" there defined as in, say, July?

[bournemouth]

Originally Posted by teadust

My little weather widget is showing day time temps in Colima to be hitting 37c; what is "hot and humid" there defined as in, say, July?

This link might be helpful:

Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Colima, Mexico

[Hound Dog]

I happen to like Colima City and Comala among other places in the beautiful state of Colima and even considered moving there at one time but decided on the Chiapas Highlands instead for a number of reasons; among them the fact that Colima City, despite its charm, has a rather unpleasant climate and Chiapas is more appealing to us; a truly a unique Mexican state more akin to Central America than any other Mexican region, with fascinating cultural diversity, unsurpassed magnificent scenery and architecture and splendid ruins. In Chiapas we need not make our own cinema (as the French are fond of saying) in order to pump ourselves up and far more people here speak Tsotsil than English.

Foreigners are more than welcome in Colima state and I urge those of you attracted to its tropical and sub-tropical beauty to visit this great state.

[Denalinn]

I am interested in what information you find out about teaching and living in Colima. I am new on this site and not sure how to see responses. Please write back to me so I can confirm how this works? I have lived overseas before with my son (who is now 15) - we may have a few things in common. Dena

Originally Posted by TiffanyB

Dear halfmexi,

I am very interested in living in Colima. I have traveled widely throughout Colima and remembered Colima City was a nice place......not too big. I would like to make a return visit this Summer 2009 with my 10 year old daughter. Any info. on what it is like to live there would be appreciated. I have a TESOL Cert. and would like to pursue a job teaching ESL.
Specifically, I would like to know the price of an average home and what bilingual schools are there. Also, what is the rental market like......prices to rent a small home or 2 bed. apt.?

I look forward to hearing from you, Future Ex-Pat