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. Generally, so long as you use common sense, Mexico is at least as safe as the US. Most people agree on Mexico’s best assets — warm, family-oriented people; vibrant, exuberant culture; and some of the world’s most delicious food.
Latest Posts About Mexico
These Are the 12 Best Countries for Catholic Expats
More and more Americans are embracing the idea of setting down roots in another country for various reasons. Whether a college student, already retired or somewhere in between, read on if you've considered immigrating and [...]
How Americans Celebrate the Holidays Abroad
What traditions do you follow for winter holidays? How would you celebrate if the friend, foods, and events you were used to weren't around? Even in the U.S., Brett and I love participating in Jolabokaflod, [...]
Americans Moving to Mexico for Weather, Says Report
In December, Far Homes partnered with Expats in Mexico to survey people now living in Mexico that previously lived in another country. For this survey, we focused on retirees (85% of respondents) and those over the [...]
2024 Best Countries To Live In
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International Living’s 2024 Best Retirement Destinations
International Living, the largest website for Americans moving abroad, has released its 33rd annual report of the world’s best places to retire. The report assesses safety, value, and quality of life to deliver a top [...]
How Americans Abroad Get Their Mexican Food Fix
One of my all-time favorite posts from Reddit asks Americans what they miss most since moving abroad. Some people name popular shopping institutions (Target, Wal-Mart, and Costco) and American conveniences (clothes dryers, reliable mail service, [...]
The 10 Best Cities for Jewish Expats (Outside Israel)
There are a number of factors that can influence Jewish emigration patterns. These include economic opportunities, political stability, religious freedom, and social acceptance. If you've considered leaving the U.S. recently, moving to Israel (Aliyah) is [...]
Countries Where Drugs Are Decriminalized
Recreational drug use can be a morally gray area for many. Some people say the right to bodily autonomy is absolute, even to the extent that that right leads to self-harm. Others insist on a [...]
Find Your Zest for Life in These 19 Countries With the Spiciest Food
When you ask people who've left the U.S. what they miss most, they invariably say Mexican food. While they probably mean Tex-Mex, the fact remains that many countries in the world have a real scarcity [...]
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
- 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
- Far Homes
- Holbox Island
- House Sit Mexico
- Housing Guide
- Living in Oaxaca
- Los O’Gradys in Mexico
- Mérida Living
- 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