Puerto Vallarta is the second-most popular beach destination in Mexico, after Cancún. It drew 5 million visitors in 2019 and is a perennial favorite of full-time expats and snowbirds. Like I say, I’ve been coming to Puerto Vallarta since 2005. I’ve always enjoyed it. And I thought I...
On the opposite coast, the state of Jalisco has named the lakeside town of Ajijic its latest Magical Town. Ajijic, long a favorite hideaway for Canadian and American expats and snowbirds, is known for the stunning lake at its center, the largest lake in Mexico. The town is surrounded by ...
After nine years living inPenang, Malaysia, my husband, Mark, and Imoved to Mexicobecause it was time for us to be closer to our families. It’s always been a country we loved, and we knew we wanted a town on the ocean, but with nearly 6,000 miles of coastline choosing a spot is...
which is a beautiful colonial town that is home to between 8000 and 12,000 expats, mostly Americans. This is one of the largest community of Americans in Mexico, and they have been largely responsible for restoring and
Panajachel, a.k.a. Pana, is one of the most popular places for tourists to visit in Guatemala, and if you’re going to visit only one town in Lake Atitlan, it will probably be here. You’ll find a well-developed town with a lot of resources for both locals and expats. ...