---
title: "Interviews About Life in Mexico"
description: "Explore practical interviews with professionals and local voices on moving to, renovating and living in Mexico. Start with our EASE conversation."
canonical_url: "https://mexpatguide.com/interviews/"
date_published: "2026-09-24T23:16:55-07:00"
date_modified: "2026-10-05T15:09:02-07:00"
updated_at: "2026-10-05T15:09:02-07:00"
---

Practical conversations with professionals and local voices about exploring, moving to and building a life in Mexico. Find an interview by topic, location or name.

Browse by topic or place. Countrywide interviews cover broader planning questions. An interview is not independent verification of a provider.

## 43 interviews

Newest published first. Showing 1–12 of 43.

[![Bokanova Dental Center logo](https://mexpatguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Bokanova-Dental-Center-authorized-logo-1024x576.jpg)](https://mexpatguide.com/preparing-dental-care-playa-del-carmen-bokanova/) 

### [Preparing Dental Care in Playa del Carmen: Assessment, Written Estimates and Follow-Up](https://mexpatguide.com/preparing-dental-care-playa-del-carmen-bokanova/)

Dr. Esteban Barragán of Bokanova explains preliminary assessments, written dental estimates and follow-up planning in Playa del Carmen.

Published Nov 9, 2026

[![A home, a lake and a walking route. Editorial illustration.](https://mexpatguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/kg-image-20261108-6111c71f3447-1024x538.webp)](https://mexpatguide.com/choosing-a-home-in-bacalar-everyday-life-practical-checks-and-buying-carefully/) 

Housing & property

### [Choosing a home in Bacalar: everyday life, practical checks and buying carefully](https://mexpatguide.com/choosing-a-home-in-bacalar-everyday-life-practical-checks-and-buying-carefully/)

Bacalar

Angela, Co-Founder of MyRealtor Bacalar, discusses everyday life, infrastructure, ongoing costs and independent checks before buying a home.

Published Nov 8, 2026

[![Agave leaves, a clay vessel and a winding excursion route. Editorial illustration.](https://mexpatguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/kg-image-20261108-421ed72fab25-1024x538.webp)](https://mexpatguide.com/choosing-an-educational-mezcal-excursion-from-oaxaca-a-qa-with-alvin-starkman/) 

Travel

### [Choosing an Educational Mezcal Excursion from Oaxaca: A Q&A with Alvin Starkman](https://mexpatguide.com/choosing-an-educational-mezcal-excursion-from-oaxaca-a-qa-with-alvin-starkman/)

**Alvin Starkman**
Mezcal Educational Tours of Oaxaca

Oaxaca City

Alvin Starkman explains how educational mezcal excursions from Oaxaca work and what to clarify about transport, access, inclusions and optional tastings before booking.

Published Oct 27, 2026

[![A complete airplane above a travel calendar and suitcase. Editorial illustration.](https://mexpatguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/kg-image-20261108-bb9bda13d874-1024x538.webp)](https://mexpatguide.com/planning-a-yucatan-trip-jon-kelly-on-flights-accommodation-and-overall-value/) 

Travel

### [Planning a Yucatán trip: Jon Kelly on flights, accommodation and overall value](https://mexpatguide.com/planning-a-yucatan-trip-jon-kelly-on-flights-accommodation-and-overall-value/)

**Jon Kelly**
Beyond The Ordinary

Yucatán

Jon Kelly discusses Yucatán travel dates, flights, accommodation and overall value.

Published Oct 27, 2026

[![A wheelchair beside a doorway and measuring marks. Editorial illustration.](https://mexpatguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/kg-image-20261108-b6abdb0d21dd-1024x538.webp)](https://mexpatguide.com/renting-mobility-equipment-in-mexico-city-agree-the-equipment-access-and-handover/) 

Accessibility

### [Renting Mobility Equipment in Mexico City: Agree the Equipment, Access and Handover](https://mexpatguide.com/renting-mobility-equipment-in-mexico-city-agree-the-equipment-access-and-handover/)

**René Márquez**
Vida Abuelo Coapa

Mexico City

René Márquez explains equipment, home access, rental terms and delivery planning for Vida Abuelo Coapa in Mexico City.

Published Oct 22, 2026

[![Chapala Properties logo](https://mexpatguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/kg-image-20261108-37cb8da62716-1024x538.webp)](https://mexpatguide.com/choosing-a-home-around-lake-chapala-magy-carmona-on-listening-before-the-property-search/) 

Housing & property

### [Choosing a Home Around Lake Chapala: Magy Carmona on Listening Before the Property Search](https://mexpatguide.com/choosing-a-home-around-lake-chapala-magy-carmona-on-listening-before-the-property-search/)

**Magy Carmona**
Chapala Properties

Ajijic & Lake Chapala

Magy Carmona discusses lifestyle priorities, useful property enquiries and independent transaction checks around Lake Chapala.

Published Oct 22, 2026

[![People gathered around a shared table. Editorial illustration.](https://mexpatguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/kg-image-20261108-e6473ad1ba22-1024x538.webp)](https://mexpatguide.com/finding-your-people-in-puerto-vallarta-crissy-the-brazilian-on-small-social-steps/) 

Community & daily life

### [Finding your people in Puerto Vallarta: Crissy The Brazilian on small social steps](https://mexpatguide.com/finding-your-people-in-puerto-vallarta-crissy-the-brazilian-on-small-social-steps/)

**Crissy The Brazilian**
Puerto Vallarta Friends Events and More

Puerto Vallarta

Crissy The Brazilian shares her personal perspective on small social steps, shared interests and getting to know people in Puerto Vallarta.

Published Oct 20, 2026

[![Adrián Becerril of Eat Mexico](https://mexpatguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/kg-image-20261108-e7284365b634-1024x538.webp)](https://mexpatguide.com/shopping-at-a-mexico-city-market-prices-spanish-phrases-and-respectful-visits/) 

Community & daily life

### [Shopping at a Mexico City market: prices, Spanish phrases and respectful visits](https://mexpatguide.com/shopping-at-a-mexico-city-market-prices-spanish-phrases-and-respectful-visits/)

**Adrián Becerril and Nico García**
Eat Mexico

Mexico City

Eat Mexico guides explain market prices, Spanish phrases, respectful visits and practical access and dietary checks in Mexico City.

Published Oct 19, 2026

[![Berthe Saint-Cyr](https://mexpatguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/kg-image-20261108-a356211ae599-1024x538.webp)](https://mexpatguide.com/preparing-medical-care-in-puerto-vallarta-appointments-diagnostic-tests-and-follow-up/) 

Healthcare & dental

### [Preparing medical care in Puerto Vallarta: appointments, diagnostic tests and follow-up](https://mexpatguide.com/preparing-medical-care-in-puerto-vallarta-appointments-diagnostic-tests-and-follow-up/)

**Berthe Saint-Cyr**
SANMARÉ Health-Care Group

Puerto Vallarta

Questions to confirm about appointments, diagnostic tests, fees, language assistance and follow-up in Puerto Vallarta.

Published Oct 19, 2026

[![A passport, a calendar and a document checklist. Editorial illustration.](https://mexpatguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/kg-image-20261108-313086438ee9-1024x538.webp)](https://mexpatguide.com/moving-to-mexico-put-immigration-housing-and-shipping-in-the-right-order/) 

Residency & legal

### [Moving to Mexico: put immigration, housing and shipping in the right order](https://mexpatguide.com/moving-to-mexico-put-immigration-housing-and-shipping-in-the-right-order/)

**Sofia Bentinck**
ANCHOR Relocation Worldwide

Countrywide

Sofia explains how immigration, housing and shipping depend on one another, and what to confirm in a written relocation proposal.

Published Oct 16, 2026

[![Alexandra Demou, Founder/CEO of Welcome Home Mexico](https://mexpatguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/kg-image-20261108-2e3d57630b74-1024x538.webp)](https://mexpatguide.com/choosing-a-school-in-mexico-city-test-the-journey-language-support-and-full-year-costs/) 

Schools & education

### [Choosing a school in Mexico City: test the journey, language support and full-year costs](https://mexpatguide.com/choosing-a-school-in-mexico-city-test-the-journey-language-support-and-full-year-costs/)

**Alexandra Demou**
Welcome Home Mexico

Mexico City

Choosing a school in Mexico City: test the commute, clarify language support and compare the full school-year budget.

Published Oct 14, 2026

[![Dr. Manuel Alejandro Díaz Carrillo, Medical Director of Hospital MAC San Miguel de Allende](https://mexpatguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/kg-image-20261108-6f98dfcac8a7-1024x538.webp)](https://mexpatguide.com/preparing-for-hospital-care-in-san-miguel-de-allende-appointments-estimates-and-follow-up/) 

Healthcare & dental

### [Preparing for hospital care in San Miguel de Allende: appointments, estimates and follow-up](https://mexpatguide.com/preparing-for-hospital-care-in-san-miguel-de-allende-appointments-estimates-and-follow-up/)

**Dr. Manuel Alejandro Díaz Carrillo**
Hospital MAC San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende

Preparing for a planned hospital visit in San Miguel de Allende: records, estimates, communication and follow-up, distinct from emergency care.

Published Oct 13, 2026

**Featured conversation:** [Renovating a Home in Mexico: A Practical Q&A with EASE](https://mexpatguide.com/creating-a-home-in-mexico-ease-interview/)

## Turn a conversation into a research plan

A contributor’s perspective can give you useful questions. Compare it with your own priorities before choosing a place or contacting a provider.

- **Still choosing a base?** [Compare Ajijic, Puerto Vallarta and Mérida in MexPat Now](https://now.mexpatguide.com/compare), then investigate the places that fit your needs. This comparison covers those three cities, not every Mexico destination.

- **Organizing a move?** Use the [Mexico relocation checklist](https://mexpatguide.com/mexico-relocation-checklist/) to record what to investigate and confirm.

- **Need a starting answer?** Check the [Mexico planning FAQ](https://mexpatguide.com/faq/) before sending an enquiry.

## How we prepare these interviews

We introduce each contributor and explain the professional or personal experience they bring. Contributors review the draft to check accuracy and make sure their answers are represented fairly. MexPat Guide develops the questions, edits the article and makes the final editorial decisions.

Use these conversations alongside our [destination guides](https://mexpatguide.com/destinations/) and [cost-of-living guide](https://mexpatguide.com/cost-of-living/) to work out what to investigate next.

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Published September 24, 2026

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