Expat Guide to Living in Puerto Penasco

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

12 Tips for Living in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico

Puerto Penasco, Mexico (also knows as Rocky Point), is an increasingly popular expat enclave on the Sea of Cortez. 20 years ago, Puerto Penasco as a sleepy, fishing village. Today, the coastline is dotted with condos and resorts and the downtown bustling with tourists.

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.

Culture Shock 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.

Culture Shock in Puerto Penasco, Mexico

An expat provides a quick summary of what it's like to be an expat in Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point), Mexico.

More Culture Shock Reports for Puerto Penasco

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

Culture Shock in Puerto Penasco, Mexico

Culture Shock in Puerto Penasco, Mexico

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Living Overseas Report

What are people's priorities in Puerto Penasco - 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 Puerto Penasco by filling out our Living Overseas Report.

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More Moving to Puerto Penasco Reports

What should you take with you when you move to Puerto Penasco? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Puerto Penasco? Below are some of the responses from expats in Puerto Penasco:

Moving to Puerto Penasco, Mexico

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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 Puerto Penasco with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Puerto Penasco, 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 Puerto Penasco. If you are already living in Puerto Penasco, 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 Puerto Penasco by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

Submit a Retire Abroad Report

Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Puerto Penasco? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Puerto Penasco 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 Puerto Penasco? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Puerto Penasco? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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Mexico Forum
Join our Mexico forum to meet other expats and talk about living in Mexico.

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