Expat Guide to Living in Guadalajara

Whether you're already living in Guadalajara or preparing to move to Guadalajara, our Expat Guide to Living in Mexico offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Guadalajara. For answers to specific questions, visit our Mexico Forum to talk with expats in Guadalajara.

Culture Shock in Guadalajara, Mexico

An expat from the United States describes what it was like to live in Guadalajara 40 years ago. It's fun to read about experiences from a while ago, especially if you live there now!

More Culture Shock Reports for Guadalajara

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Guadalajara handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Guadalajara:

Culture Shock in Guadalajara, Mexico

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Living Overseas Report

What are people's priorities in Guadalajara - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Guadalajara by filling out our Living Overseas Report.

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Guadalajara? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Guadalajara? Help others moving to Guadalajara by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

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Reviews of Schools in Guadalajara

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Guadalajara. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Guadalajara:

American School Foundation of Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Guadalajara. If you are already living in Guadalajara, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Guadalajara by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Guadalajara? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Guadalajara by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Guadalajara? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Guadalajara? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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Expatriate Health Insurance

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15 Expats Talk About Life in Mexico

Expats share some insight into what it's like to live in Mexico on a day-to-day basis once you actually make the move and get there.

Expats share some insight into what it's like to live in Mexico on a day-to-day basis once you actually make the move and get there....

Living in Merida, Mexico

Merida offers expats just about everything they could ask for... affordable living in a great atmosphere, high quality health care, striking distance to the ocean, and much, much more.

Merida offers expats just about everything they could ask for... affordable living in a great atmosphere, high quality health care, striking distance to the ocean, and much, much more....

Expat Survey: Mexico Still Popular Among Expats

Expats in Mexico continue to rate the country highly. Even though there are always security concerns, expats who prepare properly enjoy excellent weather in close proximity to the United States and at a much lower cost of living.

An Expat Shares What it's Like Retiring in Apizaco, Mexico

A retiree in Apizaco, Mexico talks about retiring in Mexico. He and his wife decided to move to Mexico for the lower cost of living and climate.

A retiree in Apizaco, Mexico talks about retiring in Mexico. He and his wife decided to move to Mexico for the lower cost of living and climate. ...

An Expat Talks about Moving to Puerto Penasco, Mexico

An expat talks about living in the Mirador section on Puerto Penasco, Mexico - the close proximity to Tuscon, the lower cost of living finding a rental and more.

An expat talks about living in the Mirador section on Puerto Penasco, Mexico - the close proximity to Tuscon, the lower cost of living finding a rental and more....