Whether you're already living in Monterrey or preparing to move to Monterrey, our Expat Guide to Living in Mexico offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Monterrey. For answers to specific questions, visit our Mexico Forum to talk with expats in Monterrey.
An expat in Monterrey, Mexico discusses the cost of prescription medicines, proximity of hospitals and public vs. private health insurance.
Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Monterrey handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Monterrey by filling out our Culture Shock Report.
Submit a Culture Shock ReportWhat are people's priorities in Monterrey - 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 Monterrey by filling out our Living Overseas Report.
Submit a Living Overseas ReportMost expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Monterrey. If you are already living in Monterrey, 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 Monterrey by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.
Submit a Retire Abroad ReportHow did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Monterrey? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Monterrey by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.
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An Expat Talks about Culture Shock & Living in Puerto Penasco, Mexico
An expat in Puerto Penasco, Mexico appreciates the lower priced food and rent. She loves seeing the fishermen repair their nets on her street preparing for the next day of fishing. She advises newcomers to use your Spanish, even if you make mistakes, and eat the delicious street food.
An Expat Discusses Living in Merida, Mexico
An expat talks about living in beautiful Merida, Mexico. This modern city of over 750,000 on the Yucatan still retains some of the Mayan culture. Parts of the city have very modern architecture while others have colonial. If you're moving to Merida, prepare yourself for the heat and friendly locals.
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.
15 Expats Talk About Life in Mexico
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