When considering a move to a new city, there is nothing more useful than hearing real life stories and experiences from other expats who have lived there. We'd love to hear about your expat experiences. Please contact us if you live or have lived in Mexico and would like to share your story.

After moving back home, Rudi has had time to reflect on his adventures abroad. He talks about his life in Cabo San Lucas and gives advice to prospective expats moving to the city. Read more about his expat life in Mexico.

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Wanting to escape a high-stress job and in search of a bit of adventure, Marcia and Judd are American expats who moved to Mexico’s resort town of Puerto Vallarta. Read more about their expat life in Mexico.

Susan McKinney de Ortega lives in a small village in Mexico. She describes herself as a memoirist, journalist, spa owner, mother of bilingual teenaged girls, daughter of a former National Basketball Association coach, and beginner dressage rider. Read about her take on expat life in Mexico.

Ellen and Jim Fields are living large on the splendid Yucatan peninsula of Mexico. They have been here for eight years and counting, and run an expat services company. Read about their wonderful life in Yucatan, a truly magical part of Mexico.


Marcia lives in the port town of Mahahual with her husband Kim. She runs a small hotel while Kim builds houses that happily seem hurricane resistant so far. Marcia has some great advice for expats setting up a home and a business in Mexico, which she has shared in her interview here.
 

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Expat Arrivals is looking for locals to contribute to this guide, and answer forum questions from others planning their move to Mexico. Please contact us if you'd like to contribute.