How to Bring Your Household Goods from the U.S. to Mexico
In this step-by-step guide, you’ll find all the answers that will help you navigate the process of bringing your household goods with you to Mexico.
In this step-by-step guide, you’ll find all the answers that will help you navigate the process of bringing your household goods with you to Mexico.
Grocery shopping in Mexico runs from big-box chains like Walmart and Costco to regional supermarkets like Chedraui and the mercado on your corner. Expect to pay less than in the US, especially for local produce, and to tip the bagger a few pesos.
If you want to retire in Mexico, do yourself a favor and get a retirement visa. While the process may seem complicated due to unclear regulations, it’s totally worth it.
Puerto Vallarta offers everything retirees needed for a comfortable lifestyle, from local and international cuisine to exciting nightlife, a relaxed atmosphere, and modern conveniences, including newer housing and ample shopping options.
With around 14,000 American expats in the greater San Miguel de Allende area, the sizable community can make settling in as a new retiree much easier.
I’ve spent more than a decade living and traveling around Mexico’s coasts and inland cities. In this guide, I’m sharing the places where I’ve personally felt safest as an expat, plus what to look for in any city if safety is your top priority.
Is Mexico safe? After 20 years of living here, I share what safety is really like for expats, plus tips on crime, driving, scams, food, climate, and daily life.
Learn how to keep your US bank account, transfer funds, and manage money safely while living or retiring in Mexico.
Finding out how much you need to spend when retiring here is one of the most important factors in determining whether Mexico is right for you. You want to ensure that your budget, pension, or government retirement fund will be sufficient for your needs.
Here is everything you need to know about retiring in Lake Chapala, including what kind of lifestyle you are going to have, housing options, how to get around, cost of living, and more.