Mexico Relocation 🏡

Mazatlán has a 21km historic malecón, authentic Pacific beaches, direct US flights, and costs well below Cabo or Puerto Vallarta. The complete honest guide to the expat city that most Mexico coverage never mentions.

Your RFC (Mexico's tax ID number) is required before any Mexican bank will open an account for you. It's free, takes 1–2 hours at any SAT office, and the most preventable reason foreigners get turned away at Mexican banks. Here's the exact process.

Mexican social customs — greetings, meal culture, the concept of time, indirect communication, and trust-building — differ significantly from North American norms. Understanding them doesn't require becoming Mexican. It requires recognizing that your own cultural defaults aren't universal.

What Social Security income buys in Mexican expat cities — specific monthly budgets for $1,200, $1,800, and $2,500/month mapped to Guanajuato, Mérida, Querétaro, and 5 other cities. Updated when exchange rates shift significantly.

Mexico for digital nomads — best cities by internet infrastructure, coworking spaces, the 183-day tax rule, legal visa options, nomad community by city, and banking setup for location-independent workers.

Mexico as an investment destination — short-term rental yields (8-15% gross in top markets), long-term rental investment returns, nearshoring industrial real estate opportunities, and foreign ownership structures.

The first year culture shock in Mexico — what actually surprises people, what they misread, and what Paul got wrong in 2018 that he wishes someone had told him. The honest adjustment guide.

How to get a Mexican driver's license as a foreign resident — documents required, the process by state, cost, validity period, and whether your foreign license is valid in Mexico during your transition.

Moving to Mexico alone as a single person — the cities with the strongest social communities, how to build community from scratch, safety for solo travelers by city, and the dating and social dynamics expats navigate.

Mexican food culture from an expat perspective — the comida corrida, tianguis markets, the difference between tourist and local restaurant pricing, and how food culture reflects Mexican social values around hospitality.

Real internet speeds by Mexican expat city — actual Mbps data for Guanajuato, Mérida, Querétaro, CDMX, Oaxaca, PV, and Playa del Carmen. Which providers deliver, what Starlink changes, and city rankings for digital nomads.

Social Security payments continue uninterrupted for Americans living in Mexico — no reduction, no delay, no restriction. What your check actually buys in 8 Mexican cities, the SS setup process for international recipients, and how to optimize the banking side.

How to find a Mexican apartment at local market prices — Inmuebles24, Facebook groups, the Se Renta sign method, how to negotiate 15-25% off, what to verify before signing, and why Airbnb is the most expensive way to find a long-term home.

Moving to Mexico from Canada — OHIP doesn't cross the border, CAD/MXN transfer setup, Canadian consulate locations in Mexico, CPP/OAS setup for international recipients, and the Temporary Residency income threshold in Canadian dollars.

Mexico legalized same-sex marriage nationwide in 2022. Puerto Vallarta is Latin America's leading LGBTQ+ beach destination; Mexico City's Roma neighborhood has a large visible community. Legal protections, best cities, and community infrastructure.

Moving to Mexico with children — international school options with real tuition costs, the best cities for families, children's residency application requirements, safety by city, and budget for a family of 4 including international school.

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Foreigners can fully and legally own property in Mexico. Fideicomiso explained for coastal properties, direct ownership for interior Mexico, the complete purchase process, closing costs (4–8%), and current price ranges by city.

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