
Huatulco, Mexico
An expat in Huatulco talks about living in this remote part of Mexico, which is a 7 hour drive from the nearest city. He cautions anyone considering a move to be realistic about whether or not they can handle the isolation and remoteness.
Huatulco
3 years
Sea turtles, local farmers market.
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The locals are almost entirely 'mestizo' - a mixed background of both indigenous and Spanish heritage. Although there are many foreign vacationers, the expat community is very small, perhaps 100-200? Local folks are very friendly and welcoming.
Very difficult for non-Mexicans to find work. The university employs perhaps a dozen or so foreign teachers for English and French classes. This is limited to certified and experienced teachers. There are a few other foreigners working in tourism or medicine, but these opportunities are rare. Most ex-pats are retired and living on pension, investments, etc.
Most locals work in tourism or in the service industry. Many people are also involved with fishing and boating. Locals are very family-oriented and really enjoy sports, especially soccer - but also baseball and basketball.
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It is beautiful but very remote (nearest large city is Oaxaca - about a 7-hour drive away. You need to be able to handle the sense of isolation and remoteness. It really feels like you are living on the edge of the world, far from anywhere else.
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