Whether you're already living in Mazatlan or preparing to move to Mazatlan, our Expat Guide to Living in Mexico offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Mazatlan. For answers to specific questions, visit our Mexico Forum to talk with expats in Mazatlan.
What should you take with you when you move to Mazatlan? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Mazatlan? Help others moving to Mazatlan by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.
Submit a Moving Overseas ReportParents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Mazatlan with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Mazatlan, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.
Submit an International School ReviewMost expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Mazatlan. If you are already living in Mazatlan, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.
Submit a Dream vs. Reality ReportRetiring 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 Mazatlan by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.
Submit a Retire Abroad ReportHow did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Mazatlan? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Mazatlan by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.
Submit a Having a Baby Abroad ReportWhat's it like to find a job in Mazatlan? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Mazatlan? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.
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15 Expats Talk About Life in Mexico
Book Review: "Mexico: The Trick is Living Here"
Julia Taylor's book is packed with practical advice and cultural insight and is a must have for expats and anyone preparing to make the move to Mexico.
Crime in Mexico: Where are the Safest Places to Live in Mexico?
Where are the safest places to live in Mexico? The most unsafe areas are well-covered in today's news headlines, but those considering a move to other cities or towns in Mexico should carefully research their possible destinations, talk with other expats and visit before they move. This article highlights members' recent discussions and comments about crime and safety in popular expat locales and some off-the-beaten path destinations. If you live in Mexico, we encourage you to submit an update on your city or town.
10 Tips for Living in Mexico
Is it safe to live in Mexico? What should I bring with me to Mexico? How can I find a home? Expats offer advice on these and other topics.
An Expat Shares What it's Like Retiring in Ajijic and Chapala, Mexico
A retiree in Ajijic (Lake Chapala), Mexico chose to move to Lake Chapala because of its lower cost of living, better weather and friendly people. Life in Lake Chapala has exceeded his expectations -- he bought a house and got married.
An Expat Talks about Moving to Playa del Carmen, Mexico
A retiree who visited Playa del Carmen and then returned a month later to rent for a year is very happy with her decision. She's living 3 blocks from the beach and paying a third of what she'd be paying in her home country.
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