Monterrey - Post Report Question and Answers

If you move here, you can leave behind your:

heavy winter gear and snow boots. While it does get chilly in winter, it rarely drops below freezing for long. You can also skip taking items you’d normally stockpile for comfort; with Costco, HEB, and Walmart nearby, most American-style products are easy to find locally. - Mar 2025


Heavy winter clothing. - Feb 2021


Consumables list. You can get everything here. - Sep 2018


Winter coat. Desire to drive anywhere outside of greater Monterrey, including to the border. - Mar 2014


Snowboots, parka, skis. - Oct 2012


GPS. It's useless with all the road closings after the hurricane. - Oct 2010


winter clothes and good driving record. - Jul 2010


Polite and friendly driving style. - Jan 2008


Heavy winter gear (although it does get a little bit cold!!). - Jan 2008


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