Hi Mexico-loving friends! Every January, many of us take stock of the year gone by and begin to think about what we want the next 12 months to look like.

Hi Mexico-loving friends! Every January, many of us take stock of the year gone by and begin to think about what we want the next 12 months to look like. For some, this is when the thoughts about living south of the border begin to get louder and more prominent.  This is the month of the year when I receive the MOST emails about moving to Mexico, so I always try to preempt your queries by sharing some of my favorite content from around the web to help those of you who think 2024 will be the year you finally leap. I lived in Mexico for just over five years and it was one of the most wonderful experiences of my adult life. Of all of the countries I have lived in (it's up to 8 as of right now!), Mexico is the one that felt the most like home and it's the only country that, even after leaving, I have returned to again and again. In fact, I just got back from a 3-week trip around Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit! I have explored the popular destinations and done my best to visit lesser-known spots around the country as well.  I am by no means an expert on the entire country. It would take a lifetime to get to know each and every one of the 31 states in Mexico, but I am happy to continue spending my life doing just that.

Moving to Mexico Content

My blog and YouTube channel are packed with information about moving to Mexico. Depending on where in the country you are thinking about moving, I hope you'll find what you're looking for.  Here are a few places to get started. Safest Cities in Mexico 24 Best Places to Retire in Mexico (my most detailed article about where to live in Mexico, regardless of whether you are retiring or not!) Best Places to Live in Mexico (a slightly old YouTube video, but the information is still accurate) Cost of Living in Todos Santos What it's Like Living in Todos Santos Cost of Living in San Jose del Cabo Why I love living in Mexico City and Why I Sometimes Don't Living in Los Cabos How Living in Mexico Changed My Life for the Better If you are ready to move to Mexico but are confused about the visa process, I highly recommend checking out my friend Alex's Mexico Residency Roadmap.  In her guide, you'll get helpful videos and information that will walk you through the bureaucratic side of setting up your life in Mexico.  She has been living in Mexico for several years including a few years in Queretaro and now she lives in Guadalajara. She also covers tons of great destinations on her YouTube channel.

Mexico Content from Eternal Expat

I spent most of December in Mexico taking lots of videos, photos, and making tons of notes with the idea of creating a guidebook for Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit (it will be a while yet before it's ready!). All this to say, I didn't do a whole lot of writing or video editing in December, but thankfully we have lots of fantastic Mexico writers who have been busy updating and editing old posts across Eternal Expat. Best Time to Visit Tulum Best Time to Visit Playa del Carmen Most Romantic Places in Mexico Keep your eyes peeled on my YouTube channel as I work my way through no fewer than 10 new videos all about Mexico coming out in the next few months!

Where Do You Want to Live in Mexico?

Are you one of the people on my email list who is interested in moving to Mexico?  Maybe not this year, but perhaps in the future? I'd love to know more about it so that I can make these emails even more helpful for you in the future. If you have specific questions about moving to Mexico, feel free to hit reply and let me know! I'll do my best to get back to you with a thorough answer.

Do you want to move to Mexico? Yes, this year if possible! Yes, but not for a few years (or more). Yes, but it's really just a pipe dream. No, I love Mexico for vacation, but don't intend to move there. Submit Answer

Expats & Locals Around Mexico

As always with Mexico, I highly recommend seeking out people who are currently living in the places that you want to visit. Speak to the locals living in those places and find out how you can better integrate. Ask questions, be curious and kind. For updates about Mexico City, as always I recommend following Ubish Yaren on Instagram. You can also follow Anais of The Curious Mexican for updates on the restaurant and food scene in Mexico City and what is back open. For updates about what's going on in Oaxaca and around Mexico, Susan of Brooklyn Tropicali has been sharing a trip that she is taking around the country, but she also shares off-the-beaten-path Oaxaca content. Trisha of PS I'm On My Way currently lives in Cabo San Lucas and can share some insights into what is happening there with you. Check out her website here. She also has a great Mexico-specific website called Mexico Insider which you can read here. For regular updates about life in Merida and around the Yucatan, check out Mexico Cassie who has also recently written a fantastic guide about Traveling Yucatan with Kids. Shelley of Travel Mexico Solo also shares her experiences in Merida and around the Yucatan. She also has a fantastic blog all about Merida here and all about Oaxaca here.  The Yucatan Times is the local English newspaper in Merida that shares local updates and news reports. To keep up with what's going on in and around Guadalajara, follow Alex of the Backpacking Brunette. Vallarta Daily is the local English news there where you can learn about any changes in the situation in Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding Nayarit beach towns as well. Unfortunately, this has been purchased by Mexico New Daily and all articles now sit behind a paywall, but if you are living in Vallarta, then it may be a subscription you want to consider. Riviera Maya News is the local English newspaper there where you can keep up with changes. I believe this is the region that is changing the most in regards to safety at the minute and if you plan to independently travel here (renting a car and exploring without tours or away from resorts), then I highly recommend speaking to someone who is there right now. As always, a great place to keep up to date with news about what's happening all over Mexico in English is Mexico News Daily. The newspaper is going through some changes, so I'm never 100% sure whether I'll be able to see a bunch of articles or none at all on a given day, but it seems that if you register as a user (for free), you are able to see more articles at the moment.

Visiting Mexico Soon?

If you are planning a trip to Mexico soon, I hope you'll have a browse of the different Mexico guides on my blog or have a search through my YouTube videos to help you plan your trip! I also have FOUR extensive guidebooks available for Baja California Sur, Mexico City (updated February 2023!!), Merida, and Guanajuato! If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to email me by simply hitting reply on this email. Speak soon and safe travels, Laura

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