What do I need to know before retiring in Tijuana?

When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Tijuana, they said...

"Learn Basic Spanish is number one. Two be prepared for the culture shock. It is a completely different way of living from most countries and you will need to adapt to their way and not the other way around. It's best if you know some people there before going. They can help you with the adaption and suggest the safer areas as well as the areas to stay away from," explained one expat living in Tijuana, Mexico.

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"Make language acquistion a high priority--but not over taking care of you family's needs! If you know nothing about Mexican culture, working with a Mexican professional language tutor can really help you learn the culture at the same time. Be prepared that adjusting to a foreign environment can be very difficult--usually more so for spouses (typically SAHM) and takes up to 3 years to begin to feel a part of the community," said another expat in Tijuana, Mexico.

What do I need to know before retiring in Tijuana?

If you live in Tijuana, newcomers to Tijuana would love to hear your answer to this question.