Mexico is a cash economy. You will find that most places do not accept credit cards. You may find this a nuisance at first, but before long you will recognize the advantage of this pay-now economy. Health Care Excellent Health care is available on the Lakeside and in Guadalajara at a reasonable cost. Mexico's Health Care system consists of a public and a private sector.
Eligibility is subject to a medical examination.
On the private side, there are many fine private hospitals and clinics that cater to the foreign community. The doctors are excellent and many have been trained in the States and speak good English. On the Lakeside you will find the largest concentration of Canadians and Americans outside of Canada and the U.S. Europeans are just starting to come in serious numbers. We are welcomed with open arms. For example, no air conditioning or heating is necessary.