Shasta Townsend
Mexico, Mexican Visas & Relocation, Puerto Vallarta Local Guide
- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- Services from $50

About
Meet Shasta
If you’re considering a move to Puerto Vallarta, Shasta Townsend is the one to call. This Canadian moved to the area over three years ago with her husband and cat. Since then, she’s built a team of resources and experts to help you with visas, real estate, taxes, insurance, education—whatever needs your family might consider before moving to Mexico.
Foreign bureaucracy, language differences, and new customs can feel overwhelming. Luckily, these surprising cultural differences that can be easy to navigate with preparation. Shasta’s friendly and straight-shooter energy make her easy to talk to, while her vast experience ensures you get clear information to guide your immigration process.
Services
Work with Shasta
Prices are in US dollars.
Move Abroad Coach
$5020 min
On a 20-minute Move Abroad Coaching Call, you’ll get personalized guidance to refine your relocation plan and clarify next steps. We’ll review your goals, timeline, and current progress, then identify key actions to keep you moving forward.
The Ultimate Move to Puerto Vallarta Gold Package
$10,500
The Gold Package offers complete support for your move to Puerto Vallarta, including a personalized planning session, concierge visa assistance, safe transport for pets and belongings, and a vetted rental secured before arrival—all designed for a smooth, stress-free relocation.
VIP Mexican Visa Services - Done For You - Couple
$4,000
For Two - Our VIP Visa Service simplifies the Mexican residency process by handling all paperwork, appointments, and legal details for you. Whether applying for temporary or permanent residency, we ensure everything is done correctly and efficiently so you can settle in Mexico with confidence and peace of mind.
VIP Mexican Visa Services - Done For You
$2,000
Our VIP Visa Service simplifies the Mexican residency process by handling all paperwork, appointments, and legal details for you. Whether applying for temporary or permanent residency, we ensure everything is done correctly and efficiently so you can settle in Mexico with confidence and peace of mind.
Safe Passage to Puerto Vallarta
$7,000
Safe Passage makes driving to Puerto Vallarta simple and worry-free. Our concierge drives you and your vehicle across the border, ensuring all paperwork, insurance, and inspections are handled correctly. We manage pet documentation, vehicle compliance, and border logistics so you can relax and arrive safely, legally, and stress-free in your new home.
Safe Passage to Mexico City
$7,900
Safe Passage to Mexico City takes the stress out of driving to your new home in Mexico. Our team drives you and your vehicle across the border, managing all paperwork, insurance, and inspections. We handle pet documentation, route planning, and border logistics so you can travel safely and comfortably. You'll arrive in Mexico City calm, legal, and ready to start your new life with confidence.
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Safe Passage to Veracruz
$8,500
Safe Passage to Mexico City takes the stress out of driving to your new home in Mexico. Our team drives you and your vehicle across the border, managing all paperwork, insurance, and inspections. We handle pet documentation, route planning, and border logistics so you can travel safely and comfortably. You'll arrive in Mexico City calm, legal, and ready to start your new life with confidence.
Safe Passage to Mérida & Yucatan
$12,200
Safe Passage to Mérida takes the stress out of driving to your new home in Mexico. Our team drives you and your vehicle across the border, managing all paperwork, insurance, and inspections. We handle pet documentation, route planning, and border logistics so you can travel safely and comfortably. You'll arrive in Mérida calm, legal, and ready to start your new life with confidence.
Puerto Vallarta Local Guide Consultation
$1501 hr
One hour consultation about what life is like in Puerto Vallarta
Make a Plan Call
$1991 hr
In this 90-minute session, You'll learn practical strategies to replace uncertainty about moving to Puerto Vallarta with clarity and confidence. Using proven tools for mindset and decision-making, You'll gain a structured approach to managing fear and staying grounded through major change. This session helps you see your relocation as a purposeful step forward—one that’s well-planned, informed, and aligned with your goals. By the end, You'll feel prepared, confident, and ready to make your move to Puerto Vallarta with a clear plan and peace of mind.
RFC Concierge Add-on
$300
Once in Mexico, get help getting your RFC number. Our RFC Concierge is done with you, in-person help to get it done in less than a day!
Puerto Vallarta Private VIP Scouting for Clarity
$700
If you can't attend the Group Scouting in Puerto Vallarta, our Private VIP Scouting with expert Shasta Townsend offers a personalized alternative. You'll explore neighborhoods, review properties aligned with your goals, and gain insider insights into real expat life. Shasta curates every detail to help you determine if Puerto Vallarta is right for you, giving you clarity, confidence, and a focused understanding of your options—all without the guesswork or tourist traps.
Soft Landing Rental Services Puerto Vallarta
$999
Our Soft Landing Rental Service takes the risk out of finding housing in Mexico. We personally verify and secure a vetted rental before you arrive, handling negotiations and logistics so you can move into a safe, comfortable home the moment you land in Puerto Vallarta.
Get Settled
$1,500
Living in Puerto Vallarta is easier with the right support. This package helps you settle in and feel like a local with a 50-minute Life Setup Strategy Session covering daily logistics like banking, shopping, and essentials. You'll also get a four-hour Shadow Day city tour to handle real-life tasks, explore key neighborhoods, and discover local favorites. Choose between a two-hour driving confidence session or two private Spanish lessons tailored to your needs. Plus, You'll receive a vetted list of trusted local contacts for healthcare, pets, home services, and more—everything you need to live confidently and comfortably in your new community.
The Ultimate Move to Puerto Vallarta Silver Package
$3,500
The Silver Package includes a personalized planning session, concierge visa assistance, a vetted rental secured before arrival, and a cultural adaptation session to help you settle smoothly. You'll also receive guidebooks and checklists for Puerto Vallarta, making your move simple, safe, and stress-free.
Client stories
What clients say about Shasta Townsend
“I’m fairly new to this entire “Expatsi’ informational webinars and just finished viewing your presentation. Quite honestly, I didn’t know what to expect but it was informative, you gave it substance and addressed many and alleviated many of my concerns. I still have a gazillion questions. Not sure where I’ll wind up, but I’m definitely interested in your upcoming November scouting tour and eventually moving to Mexico.”
“Well organized. Tailored to meet the stated needs of folks on the scouting trip. Neighborhoods, medical, culture, new residents who were aided by Shasta & Ian in their move to PV. Vetted banker, resident visa facilitator. TRUSTED HELP to make the transition smoother!”
Cheryl “Shasta took us from nervous and scared to confident and excited within minutes of our initial call. She seemed to know exactly what we were looking for and already had all of her resources lined up and ready to go. All we needed to do was be ready!”
Allyson M. “A 50 minute consult with Shasta, and it feels as if everything is starting to fall into place. I absolutely will feel much more confident about navigating this process with her expertise and support. She was super informative, patient and professional.”
Kimberly
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“I was greatly looking forward to meeting with Shasta and I was not disappointed. She walked me through each of my questions, sharing her expertise and resources. I now feel very confident that this move is not only possible but that I will have support when it is time. Shasta‘s expertise will continue to be invaluable, starting from the minute I hit the ground in Mexico. Specifically, she helped me understand, housing, community, banking, visas, bringing pets, and what I could expect in the beginning of the move. I highly recommend a consultation with Shasta, especially if you’re feeling nervous or unmoored about the possibility of moving to a new country.”
Shannon G. “Shasta was a wealth of info especially for someone like myself who is a fellow real estate professional. She explained the different visa processes clearly and was able to answer all the questions I had about moving to Mexico!”
Tonia “Shasta was the first person we’ve talked to that actually had answers to our questions, or could point us to someone that did. She was so incredibly helpful, and her lived experience of immigrating to Mexico is invaluable. You can tell she truly cares about her clients and it was the first time we felt hopeful that we could make a move to Mexico work for our family!”
Brittany “Shasta is an excellent resource. She’s very informative and shares information freely. She takes the time to answer not only the questions you have but also the questions you didn’t know you had, lol. Her first-hand knowledge is very relatable and helped to put us at ease while trying to make such a huge decision. We’ll definitely be spending more time with Shasta throughout our journey!”
Melanie “Shasta was very informative. She provided immediate results that helped to put me on the path towards obtaining my visa. The consultation was very productive.”
S. Lewis “Point blank, Shasta knows her s*** and doesn’t gatekeep. She is efficient, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable. No matter where you are in your expat journey, Shasta WILL help you. Highly recommend!”
Ginger “We’ve just started working with Shasta but can already tell that she is a professional with a variety of skills and abundant knowledge. She was careful to make sure that all of our questions were answered….and she’s a pleasure to work with!”
Tom C. “Shasta got us on track for our plans quickly and easily. She shared invaluable resources and knowledge and even reminded us of important cultural differences in communication that have helped us navigate interactions easily. We could not be more grateful!”
Judy “Shasta was able to answer my questions and provide additional materials or contacts where needed. I feel much more equipped to make the move. Well worth the time.”
Mike B. “Shasta has a wealth of knowledge about immigration, culture, real estate and more. She listens well to answer all questions and she’s super efficient with follow-up. I really appreciate her help in turning our ideas into concrete plans.”
Gerry “I loved chatting with Shasta! She is like your friend that you didn’t know you had that’s already living in Mexico and can tell you the day-to-day reality and what to expect about living there. I recommend taking time to talk to her and ask all those little questions you were afraid to ask. Even better than that, you get real legitimate quality advice on laws and rules and finances and everything you need to consider. I really appreciated the immediate follow-up on everything I asked about and all the links to check out properties. Shasta made it super easy to finally view what was only a dream, and now I can make it real!”
Jennifer “Our call with Shasta couldn’t have gone any better! She was so very helpful and provided tremendous insight as to what we can expect as we take the steps to become an expat. She provided us with great referrals to help us through the process. You can’t go wrong working with her, and I look forward to our continued collaboration through our relocation!”
Kenny U. “I really enjoyed Shasta’s expertise about moving to Mexico, and especially about Puerta Vallarta (which is most likely my first choice to move to).”
Paul “Shasta is extremely helpful, patient, and a great listener. She knows what she’s doing and knows where to find answers if more information is needed.”
Ann “She so much eased my anxiety about leaving the USA. We are so thankful to be working with her. I will do an update when we fully transition to where we’re going.”
Dr. D “Shasta is very knowledgeable about Puerto Vallarta and the immigration process. By the end of the conversation, I had a concrete plan and solid next steps to take.”
Mary “When making a big move like this, there are so many legalities and steps. This process will ensure I don’t miss anything and have the safest path possible. I highly recommend going this route for your safety, as well as ensuring the smoothest transition to Mexico.”
Jeanna
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