Discover why San Miguel de Allende consistently ranks among the most beloved cities in the world for expats. This scouting trip combines the charm of colonial Mexico with practical insights into living abroad. You’ll tour beautiful neighborhoods, explore local real estate, and meet experts in visas, healthcare, and relocation, all while savoring San Miguel’s celebrated food scene and creative energy. Enjoy dinners with fellow expats, an insider food tour, and free time to wander the artisan markets and galleries. With optional visits to La Gruta hot springs, Canada La Virgen, and the Tianguis market, this experience blends inspiration, connection, and hands-on guidance to help you imagine your next chapter in Mexico.
Choose Your Mexico Experience
6 distinct journeys through Mexico's most captivating regions.
San Miguel
5 days
Your Guide
Kendra Scheerer
Discover why San Miguel de Allende consistently ranks among the most beloved cities in the world for expats. This scouting trip combines the charm of colonial Mexico with practical insights into living abroad. You’ll tour beautiful neighborhoods, explore local real estate, and meet experts in visas, healthcare, and relocation, all while savoring San Miguel’s celebrated food scene and creative energy. Enjoy dinners with fellow expats, an insider food tour, and free time to wander the artisan markets and galleries. With optional visits to La Gruta hot springs, Canada La Virgen, and the Tianguis market, this experience blends inspiration, connection, and hands-on guidance to help you imagine your next chapter in Mexico.
Pricing
2026 Dates
Riviera Maya
5 days
Your Guide
Silvia Galambosi
Tranquil beaches, jungle hideaways, boutique cenotes, and a thriving expat community await in the Riviera Maya—its slow pace, natural beauty, and accessible amenities make it an ideal place to explore life abroad with both adventure and ease.
Pricing
2026 Dates
Mérida
7 days
Your Guide
Amy Jones
Life in Mérida
Step into Mérida to discover warm colonial streets, cenotes nearby, reliable healthcare, and affordable charm—with guided walks through historic neighborhoods, local markets buzzing with color, and real estate tours to help you see where you might build your next chapter.
Pricing
2026 Dates
Oaxaca
4 days
Your Guide
Donna Shields
Enjoy a seminar all about life in Oaxaca and how to move there, followed by neighborhood and home-visits that help you feel what daily life here could be like.
Pricing
2026 Dates
Mexico City
6 days
Your Guide
Luis Carlos Eduardo
Thinking about living in Mexico City? Experience it like an insider with Expatsi’s new Mexico City Scouting with Mexico expert, Luis Carlos Eduardo.This immersive Expatsi tour goes far beyond sightseeing to reveal what daily life—and smart relocation—really looks like in one of the best cities in the world! You’ll explore beautiful Centro Histórico and diverse Zona Rosa to understand the city’s cultural core and evolving urban energy, then discover the most in-demand expat neighborhoods of Roma, Condesa, and Polanco. Along the way, learn about new and emerging areas such as Narvarte, Escandón, and Santa María la Ribera, offering insight into future growth, value, and lifestyle potential. From local and international grocery shopping to hidden gems and real estate discussions in every neighborhood, the experience wraps up in the charming, village-style communities of Coyoacán and San Ángel.
Pricing
2026 Dates
Puerto Vallarta
7 days
Your Guide
Shasta Townsend
From lush mountains spilling into blue bays to lively beachfront streets and friendly local cafés, this trip to Puerto Vallarta offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and everyday living—exploring real estate, experiencing the seaside culture, and joining a community that welcomes you as more than just a visitor.
Pricing
2026 Dates
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What to Expect
Community
Meet other people who want to move abroad and enjoy exploring and getting to know each other. There will also be opportunities to meet locals and other expats.
A Learning Experience
Stay with fellow guests in great locations to get a feel for how you might like living in each of our destinations. Meet local experts like realtors, immigration attorneys, or local expats who know the ins and outs of moving to the local country.
Life as a Local, Not a Tourist
We'll bypass the touristy parts of town and experiences like visiting museums and landmarks. Instead, we'll see livable neighborhoods, markets, and where the locals hang out.
Fun!
We're all moving abroad for a better life, so we'll work on giving you a taste of what that means to you.
What's Included
Included
- Four-star accommodations, breakfast, and group transportation
- Maximum of 15 guests
Not Included
- Airfare or airport transfers
- Food and drink not mentioned in itinerary
- Trip insurance or health insurance
- Optional excursions and add-ons
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What Past Travelers Say
“Jen and Brett, what you all organized was hard. And all of us stretched. When you do hard things together and succeed, the results are amazing. I feel like we've made potential lifelong friends.”
— S.W.
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Next Steps
- 1Attend a Q&A session if you have questions
- 2Make sure your passport is valid for six months after the trip ends
- 3Book your trip with us
- 4Complete required forms from us
- 5Attend trip chats and use WhatsApp to ask questions and meet fellow travelers
- 6Schedule your flight
- 7Get excited!
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