1) The people are friendly & welcoming
Mexico has been a top destination for years and the economy thrives off tourism, creating a very welcoming air among the people towards foreigners.
There’s nothing more distressing than arriving in a foreign country and feeling like the locals don’t want you there, but we have never experienced this in Mexico. As long as you’re polite and respectful to the local people and their culture, they are very friendly and welcoming to you.
You’ll feel like you fit in with the locals in no time and if you stay long enough, you may even make some local friends. This makes it an amazing country to live in for a longer period of time.
2) The food is amazing
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like Mexican food, and if you’re a fan of guacamole and pico in your home country, you’re going to love it straight from the source.
The traditional food in Mexico is different from region to region and it’s so fun to arrive in a new place and try whatever incredible local dish they are serving up. We eat Mexican food pretty much every day and we are yet to get sick of it.
3) The cost of living is affordable
Mexico is an affordable country to live in and how. While popular places like Tulum will have prices closer to the U.S., the most popular nomad destinations like Merida, Puerto Vallarta, Playa del Carmen, Oaxaca, Guadalajara, and Mexico City could all be versions of a kind of home base.
Coming from one of the most expensive countries in the world, it was amazing to be able to live in Mexico and support the local economy while building up our businesses and freelance work as nomads.
4) There is a never-ending list of things to see & do
We arrived in Mexico with a pretty hearty bucket list of things we wanted to see and do, and over the last few years, it’s just gotten longer and longer. Mexico truly has something for everyone, whether it’s picturesque cities to explore, Pueblos Magicos through which to stroll, colorful markets to eat street tacos in, stunning beaches on which to lounge, or the endless rotating list of events to attend. I honestly don’t know if I’ll ever tire of exploring this country, and that’s saying a lot!
Mexico also has a few domestic airlines that offer up really affordable flights around the country, so even if you are basing yourself in one part of Mexico, you can easily explore the country on weekends and time off from work.
5) There is a great nomad community
Mexico is catching on with the digital nomad community. There are pockets of nomads around Mexico, which means that everywhere you go you can find co-working spaces, nomad-friendly cafes with fast WiFi, and communities of like-minded people!
This was one of the reasons we started our nomad journey in Southeast Asia – we wanted to meet kindred spirits doing what we were doing. Now you can find that all over Mexico, which makes it the perfect place to base yourself for a few months. Be warned – it’s not uncommon for someone to travel to Mexico to try it out for a week or so and never leave.
Happy travels! WaL
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