Moving Guides for Mexico

Picking a home internet provider in Mexico means weighing coverage, speed, and contract traps. Here is how Telmex, IZZI, Megacable, and Totalplay compare on price and reliability, plus mobile and satellite options for rural areas.

Grocery shopping in Mexico runs from big-box chains like Walmart and Costco to regional supermarkets like Chedraui and the mercado on your corner. Expect to pay less than in the US, especially for local produce, and to tip the bagger a few pesos.

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.

Telcel, AT&T or Bait? Here is which Mexican SIM card to buy, where to get it, and how to register a prepaid line with your passport before your deadline.