What do I need to know before moving to Mexico?
When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Mexico, they said...
"I would suggest renting in the 5 Diciembre neighborhood. It has excellent food market, Leys, and a short hike to fresh meat and seafood. If you want to try it out, I suggest you first spend a week or more in the exceptionally well run Grand Paramar small hotel on the beach," said another expat in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
"Contact me or someone here about what to bring or not. Choosing a neighborhood and finding a home I would suggest a qualified real estate professional. We have an MLS group in the city. Preferably chose one of those realtors," wrote a member who made the move to Manzanillo, Mexico.

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Dream Pro Homes Luxury owner Greg Gunter is the Broker for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices offering luxury home options in the UNESCO city of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, rated the No. 1 City in the World five years running from Conde Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure magazines.
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About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.