Expat Guide to Living in Cabo San Lucas

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

Culture Shock in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Here's a short expat report about culture shock in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. It describes some of the more challenging aspects of every day life from the perspective of a woman who had a hard time making it through the process of cultural adjustment.

Living in Cabo San Lucas , Mexico

An expat in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico offers an in-depth view of living in Cabo. Topics covered include clubs and volunteer organizations for expats in Cabo San Lucas, facebook groups, different types of visas and much more.

More Culture Shock Reports for Cabo San Lucas

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

Culture Shock in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

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More Living in Cabo San Lucas Reports

What are people's priorities in Cabo San Lucas - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Cabo San Lucas:

Living in Cabo San Lucas , Mexico

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Moving Overseas Report

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

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International School Report

Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Cabo San Lucas with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Cabo San Lucas, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Cabo San Lucas. If you are already living in Cabo San Lucas, 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 Cabo San Lucas 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 Cabo San Lucas? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Cabo San Lucas 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 Cabo San Lucas? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Cabo San Lucas? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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An Expat Talks about Culture Shock & Living in Cozumel, Mexico

An expat in Cozumel appreciates that good friendships feel like family, the community sticks together and the family-oriented culture.

An expat in Cozumel appreciates that good friendships feel like family, the community sticks together and the family-oriented culture....

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Expats Talk About The Biggest Challenges They Face Living in Latin America

Expats talk about some of the biggest challenges they've faced living in Latin America. Whether you're moving to Panama City or Punta del Este, this article is a must read to help you prepare (hint: you'll be much happier if you learn the language) and adjust your expectations (realities: the roads are rough, the pace of life is slower and bureaucracy is unavoidable). Despite all of the challenges, the list of what expats like about life in Latin America far exceeds the challenges.

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....