Your Expat Community in Mexico

Find Out More about Being an Expat in Mexico

Mexico is famed for its lush tropical beaches, with Los Cabos, for example, one of the largest beaches in the world, with brilliant white sand that stretches for over 20 miles. Mexico’s rich ancient heritage also brings travelers flocking to see various sites such as the famous Mayan pyramids at Palneque. Mexico, along with Egypt and Greece, is fundamental to our understanding of the ancient world and expatriates planning a life in Mexico can look forward to discovering a truly fascinating culture. Mexican food has been exported and copied all over the world, but when you get an authentic taste for it on Mexico’s streets you'll be truly hooked. The country has something for everybody, from the adventurous thrill seeker to the culture vulture. Not only are Mexican people famously friendly, many expatriates also choose to live in Mexico to take advantage of the employment opportunities. Mexico is among the world’s largest economy, with most of its population working in the food and beverages, chemicals, petroleum and clothing industries. Tourism is a main part of Mexico’s prosperity, too, and being an expat there will allow you to take your time enjoying all of the great experiences that tourists from all over the world can only delight in for a few weeks at a time. The cost of living is relatively low compared to many other countries, so opportunities for expats to live well on a small budget are plentiful.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Malaysia or Saudi Arabia, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Make Friends and Build Your Expat Network before You Arrive in Mexico

InterNations is the world's first community for expats around the globe, and with membership by approval only, it is a safe environment to network and connect with fellow members who are trustworthy, polite, and friendly. So feel free to use InterNations to pose any questions that you need answering about living in Mexico! Keep up your hobbies and interests or learn brand new ones by joining various interest-based groups on InterNations and taking parts in a range of activities organized regularly by fellow members. Whether you live in Mexico City, Cancun, or Monterrey, there is sure to be a get-together close by. Existing groups cover activities such as sizzling hot Latin dancing and invigorating outdoor adventures, but you can always create your own group if your hobby is not yet covered in your city. After all, continuing your favorite activities after moving to Mexico will sure help ensure that your relocation is successful. Lastly, you can also attend the larger get-togethers organized by the InterNations Community and be introduced to some of the most interesting and helpful expats you’ll ever meet!