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.
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.
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 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 provides a quick summary of what it's like to be an expat in Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point), Mexico.
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.
Submit a Living 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 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.
Submit an International School ReviewMost 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.
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 Puerto Penasco by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.
Submit a Retire Abroad ReportHow 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.
Submit a Having a Baby Abroad ReportWhat'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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