Top 10 destination micro-FAQs
Puerto Vallarta
Popular winter-sun destination with established expat services and direct flights;
Lake Chapala / Ajijic
Large English-speaking retiree community with temperate climate and lower costs;
Mérida
Safe, affordable colonial city with strong healthcare options and warm, dry winters;
San Miguel de Allende
Artsy expat hub with premium services and higher housing costs;
Playa del Carmen
Coastal lifestyle, strong tourist infrastructure, popular for remote workers;
Mazatlán
Affordable Pacific coast city with long malecon and growing expat scene;
Oaxaca City
Cultural capital with excellent food, cooler highlands, and good regional healthcare;
Tulum
Boutique beaches and eco-tourism; higher prices and seasonal crowds;
Guanajuato
Historic, walkable city with cooler climate and active arts scene;
Ensenada
Pacific border city with coastal access, short US drive times, and lower living costs;
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