Official Playa Del Carmen Thread - Page 7

Hibiyachi · 10-26-2011, 07:44 PM

Ahhh is it across from La Cueva Del Chango?

Ponder · 10-26-2011, 11:13 PM

What bank would u guys recommend here? easiest etc

I dont know whats across the street sorry

UHBigTex · 10-26-2011, 11:31 PM

I know this has probably been covered already, but which bank specifically have you guys had the most success with in playa? Has everyone been able to get a USD account? Also, I know this has been covered, but what exact documents does stars want? I couldn't find if you need a lease with your name on it or just a utility bill, possibly without your name on it.....

noseeds99 · 10-27-2011, 02:56 AM

I use scotiabank but from everyone else I have heard bancomer is the best. The only downside to it I have heard is a 5peso charge for using the atm (scotia charges me 60/month for some completely lol worthy life insurance policy so w/e)

I don't think USD account is possible, but could be wrong (I think those are exclusive to people in border states)

Stars is different for everybody in my experience, my adive would be get as much documents as possible together and go from there with what they ask for in email contact.....I was able to do it without any bills in my name, something I think you will find near impossible here minus a cable/internet bill which you prob couldnt get in your name for awhile anyway

-my roommate and I had the exact same paperwork, but he was back up 4 days before me while I had to get some other lease related document to stars

noseeds99 · 10-27-2011, 03:00 AM

The huge benefit to Bancomer is an "elite" program or something that you automatically get as a foreigner with like a 2K+ deposit. This is english speaking help. At scotia, it is a huge hassle for me to get stuff done only knowing limited spanish

UHBigTex · 10-27-2011, 04:11 AM

Cool, thanks man!

Ponder · 10-27-2011, 03:01 PM

I could use some cash for stars(up to 2500) willing to pay a reasonable vig.

2oops2 · 10-28-2011, 01:22 AM

Are electronics (specifically monitors) cheap down there or are there huge taxes on them?

2oops2 · 10-28-2011, 05:59 AM

any golfers down there? I know there are a ton of amazing courses up near Cancun (not that far obv) but are there any a short drive away?

noseeds99 · 10-29-2011, 12:13 AM

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Are electronics (specifically monitors) cheap down there or are there huge taxes on them?

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any golfers down there? I know there are a ton of amazing courses up near Cancun (not that far obv) but are there any a short drive away?

I brought my computer stuff with me on airplane, I am pretty sure electronics are more expensive anywhere in world outside of US and prob Japan. Plus there is not much selection for monitors ect here, my Realtor told me about a website that would ship here in 3-4 days at a reasonable rate but I never looked into it.

I love golf but don't have clubs here yet. prob gonna have my family mule them out to me during holidays. I know there is a course in playacar and prob couple more around

Ponder · 10-29-2011, 07:26 PM

All moved in pretty psyched far exceeded my expectations this was supposed to just be a scouting trip live here now hah!

rawie87 · 10-29-2011, 11:02 PM

So you like it ? Good place ?

Ponder · 10-30-2011, 05:48 PM

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So you like it ? Good place ?

Ive only been here a week but yeah everything has exceeded my expectations and the place I got is amazing imo. very happy to be here right now

rawie87 · 10-30-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ponder

Ive only been here a week but yeah everything has exceeded my expectations and the place I got is amazing imo. very happy to be here right now

Where are you staying ? Do you have any pictures of your new place or is there a webside maybe, where i could find something similar ?

Hibiyachi · 10-31-2011, 10:28 PM

Just booked flights to Playa. Wahoos!