Pros and Cons of Living in Mazatlan
Last updated on Dec 18, 2023
Summary: The pros of living in Mazatlan, Mexico include its beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and affordable cost of living. Additionally, the city is known for its excellent seafood and its friendly locals. On the other hand, the cons of living in Mazatlan include its high crime rate, lack of infrastructure, and limited job opportunities. Additionally, the city is prone to hurricanes and other natural disasters.
What are the pros and cons of living in Mazatlan?
Expats, digital nomads and retirees living in Mazatlan responded:
"I love the weather. It's only rained twice in the last 3 months. The beaches and Malecon are clean and beautiful. However the trash issue is obvious everywhere else although the city is making a noticeable effort. The stray dogs are an issue in town if you are a pet owner. The rent is super cheap but sometimes so are the amenities so don't expect to find a bathtub in any home and most hotels and remember, even with such affordable housing you get what you pay for in the end. The people are a mixed bag. But mostly great with foreigners because that's their bread and butter. I have only encountered a few anti-Americans and the young adult generation don't think twice about it," explained one expat living in Mazatlan.
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
Additional Information:
- Expat Guide to Mazatlan
- Healthcare & Health Insurance in Mazatlan
- Cost of Living in Mazatlan
- Health Care in Mazatlan
- The Essential Guide to Mazatlan
- Healthcare & Health Insurance in Mexico
- Best Places to Live in Mexico
- Pros and Cons of Living in Mexico
- Pros and Cons of Living in Mexico 2024
- 2024 Guide to Moving to Mexico
- Members Talk about the Cost of Living in Mexico