Mexico City is being flooded with Americans

“Mexico City is being flooded by Americans -- including legions of remote workers drawn by cheaper rents.

They're transforming classic neighborhoods, the housing market and even racial dynamics.

More and more, locals are asking them to please go home.” 

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-07-27/americans-are-flooding-mexico-city-some-mexicans-want-them-to-go-home

Mexicans don’t want their neighborhoods transformed or their racial dynamics transformed. 

They want Americans to assimilate. 

Interesting. 

 Shouldn't they welcome them with open arms? Give them free healthcare......jobs?

Place to retire.

For the expat.

Puerto Vallarta
Situated on Mexico’s Pacific coast and surrounded by the Sierra Madre Mountains, Puerto Vallarta has long been a favorite destination of retirees and vacationers. The draw for most people is the huge range of outdoor recreation opportunities, especially those that put you on or near the ocean. Whether you are looking for the beach, boating, snorkeling or whale watching, Puerto Vallarta is a premier destination for ocean-lovers. Puerto Vallarta is easy to get to and has an international airport. The city has high-quality medical facilities with English-speaking doctors and a vibrant culture with a foodie culinary scene.

Mazatlán
Mazatlán, located on Mexico’s Pacific coast, combines the best of beachfront, city and historical living. The area boasts 11 miles of mostly contiguous sandy shores with clean, swimmable waters. The coast is traced by a long boardwalk that’s often busy with people exercising or out for a stroll. Mazatlán has a colonial center that dates back to 1531. Within a classic Spanish-colonial grid layout is a vibrant cultural scene with a wealth of boutique shops, cafés, galleries and restaurants. Unlike many Mexican resort towns, Mazatlán is not dominated by expats, giving you the opportunity for a more authentic Mexican lifestyle.

Tulum
Just 45 minutes south of Playa del Carmen, Tulum feels a world away. This tranquil area is home to about 18,000 people. Tulum's location is near important ancient sites and natural attractions, and its focus is more on preservation than development. Thanks to the long-standing tourism industry, English is commonly spoken and the infrastructure is good, but the cost of living can be as high as some parts of the United States. If you're not up for immersing yourself in another culture, the Riviera Maya could make a welcoming place to retire.

Laid back tequila and great money exchange retirement communities.... 

What a dream bro...

Some of these editors had a real gift....

Oaxaca
Oaxaca is Mexico’s art and culture capital. The area around the main square is bustling with markets selling colorful handicrafts and food stalls turning out fresh and delicious local treats. Abundant Spanish-colonial architecture makes for picturesque snapshots. The city is situated at 5,100 feet above sea level in the Sierra Madre de Oaxaca mountain range and has a cool climate by Mexico’s standards. Just outside the city are peaks and valleys that provide opportunities for nature-lovers to hike, seek out waterfalls and explore Zapotec ruins. Oaxaca is one of the most affordable expat destinations in Mexico, and food, lodging and transport costs are inexpensive.

Durango
Durango is not an expat destination, but a large, sophisticated Mexican city with great weather and a high standard of living. Nestled in a valley high in Mexico's western Sierra Madre range, the city's surroundings look like the Old West, and many Hollywood movies have been filmed in the surrounding mountains, valleys and deserts. The city boasts clean, safe streets, good infrastructure, a thriving central market and architecture reminiscent of Europe. The almost complete absence of foreigners means no tourist pricing and a low cost of living. However, you'll find almost no expat community and few English speakers. Spanish lessons should be a priority for anyone planning to relocate to Durango.

@nature1970

 I know a few people who live/have places in Meh•hee•co. And as Tox mentioned, with remote working, shit is gonna get nuts down there. Imagine being some 20-something engineer making 400k and showing up maybe a few times a month. Then realizing for what you are paying for your SF apartment in a shitty part of SoMa, off of 8th or some shit, you could live like a drug lord in Mexico. I will say this though. I know a guy who retired from the trades and moved down there and got himself disappeared. Some random dude had his phone. Said he met some chick out there and ran off. Then the phone went silent. Then somebody with an accent calls the union hall asking about his pension. It's still Mexico. You couldn't pay me to live there. It's an amazing country in some ways. I'm a mountain guy. I swear, it's like that country is like one big mountain. It has some amazing small old towns. Some amazing people. It's also messed up in so many ways. And American techster and other young professionals is not what they need.