Moving Guides for Mexico

Mexico gives you up to four years of legal residency, reliable wifi, and a US$1,200 to US$2,000 monthly budget. Here is how the temporary resident visa works, what it costs to live there, and which cities suit remote work best.

Puerto Vallarta offers everything retirees needed for a comfortable lifestyle, from local and international cuisine to exciting nightlife, a relaxed atmosphere, and modern conveniences, including newer housing and ample shopping options.

With around 14,000 American expats in the greater San Miguel de Allende area, the sizable community can make settling in as a new retiree much easier.

I’ve spent more than a decade living and traveling around Mexico’s coasts and inland cities. In this guide, I’m sharing the places where I’ve personally felt safest as an expat, plus what to look for in any city if safety is your top priority.

Is Mexico safe? After 20 years of living here, I share what safety is really like for expats, plus tips on crime, driving, scams, food, climate, and daily life.

Getting a SIM card in Mexico is easy and cheap, but there is a registration deadline you need to know about: all Mexican SIM cards must be linked to official ID by June 30, 2026 or service will be cut off.

These destinations will provide you with the lifestyle you’re after!