Mexico
Why Mexico?
Moving to Mexico is a no-brainer for as many as 1,000,000 US migrants — the most of any country — who cite the weather (including tropical, temperate, continental, arid, and even a dollop of polar!) and low cost of housing, healthcare, food, and other necessities. Retirees and digital nomads love the coasts and head to Puerto Vallarta, Yucatán Peninsula, and Oaxaca for the sea and sun. CDMX, Monterrey, and Lake Chapala are popular inland choices.
Some expats fear violence from drug cartels, but others say those fears are overblown and based on your lifestyle and the area you choose to live in. Most people agree on Mexico's best assets — warm, family-oriented people; vibrant, exuberant culture; and some of the world's most delicious food.
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Latest Posts About Mexico
Where Americans Are Retiring Abroad and How Their Income Is Taxed
Thank you to our friends at MyExpatTaxes for compiling this data! These are all the countries we visit on our group scouting trips, and they shared this info so you could make the best choice [...]
“Is it safe?”: Perceptions and Realities of Safety in Mexico
One of the most frequent questions asked when a person is considering a move to Mexico: “Is it safe?” It’s a fair, instinctive question to ask – instinctive because we like to protect ourselves, and [...]
Three Questions About LGBTQ Life in Mexico
When you’re planning, or even just considering, a move to another country, there are always questions — What kind of visa will I need? Can I afford it? Will I be able to learn the [...]
Three Favorites You Can Buy Tariff-Free — If You’re in Mexico
Constantly changing tariffs on countries including Mexico have left a lot of plans up in the air. Where are prices going to go? What plans are going to change? That party you’re planning to throw [...]
Three Mexican Visas and How to Get Them
Mexico is famous – and beloved among immigrants – for its climate options, its food, its beaches, its welcoming neighbors, and its low cost of living, just to name a few. But it’s also famous [...]
Everything I’ve Done Wrong (So Far) in Getting Residency in Mexico
Do you know the expression "the cobbler’s children have no shoes"? The same is true of expat service providers — I’ve been too cavalier about securing our own residency while I focused on other people’s [...]
10 Visas to Take You From Nomad to Resident
The word “nomad” can imply a desire to roam. But not every digital nomad wants to keep roaming. Maybe you have children and want a greater degree of stability for them. Maybe you’ve found a [...]
Results from the 2024 Expatsi Report
Every year, Expatsi releases a report about when, why, and how Americans are planning to leave the country. The statistics are derived from the Expatsi Test — the 20-question assessment Expatsi uses to help prospective [...]
The Best School Choices for Expat Kids
Finding the best school choices for expat kids can be a daunting task, with a myriad of factors to consider and options to choose from. As a parent, you want your child to thrive [...]
YouTube Channels
- Aja Arrow
- Ami's Adventures
- Backpacking Brunette
- Café con Leche Travels
- Expats in Mexico
- Ganza Media
- Life with Lechmans
- Misako Envela
- Nomad Capitalist
- Retired Life in Mexico
- serg & tana
- Shida's on the Loose
- Tangerine Travels
- Travel Well w/ Meckell
- Two Expats Mexico
- Wandering Soup
- Ways of the World
- Why Not Now
Facebook Groups
- Ajijic & Lakeside
- Black Expats in MX
- Cozumel 4 You
- Families in Mexico
- Future Mexico Expats
- Guadalajara MEXPAT
- Holbox Island Expats
- Lake Chapala Area
- La Paz Gringos
- LGBTQ+ Expats
- Life in Mérida Visitor/Resident Resources
- Mérida Expats
- Mexico City Foreigners
- Mexico Expats
- Oaxaca Expats
- Playa Del Carmen
- Puerto Vallarta Expats
- Queretaro Expats
- Retiring in Mexico
- San Miguel de Allende
- Sayulita Expats
- Tijuana Expats
- Tulum Expats & Locals
- Yucatán Expats
Websites
- Access Lake Chapala
- Backpacking Brunette
- Being Gay in Yucatan
- Black in Tulúm
- Cafe con Leche Travels
- Expats in Mexico
- Holbox Island
- House Sit Mexico
- Housing Guide
- LGBTQ+ Life in PV
- Living in Oaxaca
- Los O'Gradys in Mexico
- Mexico on My Mind
- Mexico Travel Safety
- Mexperience
- My Expat World Mexico
- Playa Del Carmen
- P.S. I'm on My Way
- Queer in the World
- Transitions Abroad
- Two Expats Mexico
- US Embassy
- Visa Application
Instagram Users
- @ajijiclife
- @cafeconlechetravels
- @cdmxexpatdiary
- @chuygarciastudio
- @cozumelparksofficial
- @creamfotografia
- @edda.espejo
- @extravellganza
- @guadalajarasecreta
- @hannahhermanson
- @jackielamasphoto
- @localsmaguide
- @losogradysinmexico
- @lovecollectionservices
- @misakoenvela
- @oaxaca_cultural
- @playadelcarmenmxoficial
- @puertovallartarealestate
- @queretaro.life
- @rosanegramxtulum
- @ShidaD
- @sisters.sayulita
- @tijuanafoodlovers
- @tulummexico
- @visita_guadalajara
- @waysoftheworld_
- @whynotnow_life
