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For what this actually looks like in one specific city, I've written a full account of Día de los Muertos in Guanajuato from a resident's perspective. Understanding Mexico's Most Misunderstood Holiday Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), observed November 1-2, is frequently confused with Halloween by newcomers, but it's a fundamentally different occasion: a multigenerational celebration of remembrance rather than a scary or spooky holiday. Understanding what's actually happe

If most of these sound true for you, a Mexico Reality Check session is the honest next step before you commit to anything bigger. The Question Every Prospective Expat Asks 'How do I know if I'm actually ready?' comes up in nearly every initial consultation. There's no perfect checklist, but after guiding thousands of people through this decision, seven signs reliably predict who follows through and settles in well, versus who stays stuck in research mode indefinitely or moves

The 180-Day Action System builds these patterns into an actual sequence rather than leaving you to reconstruct them from articles. What Actually Separates a Smooth Move From a Struggle After eight years in Mexico and hundreds of consultations, clear patterns emerge between expats who settle in well within their first year and those who struggle, get discouraged, or move back home. This isn't about money, age, or Spanish fluency at arrival, none of those predict success on the

Pair this list with a real tasting trip — TripAdvisor is where I check reviews before sending clients to a new spot. Beyond Tacos: A Practical Menu Guide for New Arrivals Mexican regional cuisine is vastly more diverse than the tacos-and-guac version most foreigners know before arriving. Here are ten dishes worth learning to order (and recognize on a menu), organized so you can confidently navigate a comedor or market fonda without relying on photos. 1. Chilaquiles Fried tort

Paul Green has lived full-time in Guanajuato, Mexico since 2018 and is a Mexican Permanent Resident. The story behind My Mexico Move, and how to work with Paul directly.

Instant-download Mexico relocation guides by Paul Green: Master Guide, 180-Day System, Visa Toolkit, City Comparison Pack, Nomad Kit, Retirement Kit, plus membership plans.

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Beyond tacos and guacamole — an introduction to Mexico's lesser-known regional dishes, from Oaxacan mole to Yucatán's cochinita pibil, and where to find them.

How AI tools can genuinely help plan a Mexico move — from budgeting and city-matching to translation and research — and how to use them without skipping the official sources.

Beyond the obvious retirement towns — a look at the best lesser-known Mexican destinations for American expats who want authenticity without giving up comfort.

A complete, practical checklist for moving to Mexico — planning, visas, budgeting, choosing a city, housing, logistics, and the mistakes worth avoiding.

A friendly, step-by-step roadmap for becoming a Mexico expat — from defining your budget and picking a city to sorting your visa, housing, and the first months on the ground.

The honest version of daily life in Mexico as an expat — what's genuinely better, what's genuinely harder, and what surprises almost everyone in the first year.

Relocating to Mexico is a multi-stage project, not a single decision. Here's how to plan it stage by stage — and where MyMexicoMove.com's guides fit into each one.

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Visas and banking get covered everywhere. This is what's actually specific to being a US citizen abroad: taxes, FBAR, mail, Social Security, and voting.

Living in Mexico: The Real Pros and Cons for 2026 If you want to weigh these against your own priorities rather than a general list, a Mexico Reality Check session does exactly that. Paul has lived in Mexico since 2018. This guide isn't a tourism brochure, it's the honest assessment he gives every prospective client. Mexico has extraordinary advantages and real tradeoffs. The people who thrive here go in with clear eyes about both. The Genuine Pros Cost of Living: Still Compe

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