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Mexico is the ultimate vacation destination, with thousands of miles of beaches, mouthwatering cuisine, fascinating culture, and traditions steeped in thousands of years of history. But our southern neighbor has become increasingly popular with digital nomads and expats, too, due to its affordable cost of living and health care, warm weather, reasonably priced housing and low property taxes, and stable economy. In 2022, a record number of Americans relocated to Mexico, with Mexico City as a top destination.
Read on for eight of the best and most welcoming places to relocate to in Mexico for safety, economic opportunities, and a wealth of recreational activities.
Mexico City
The country’s capital is a bustling metropolis steeped in history and culture and firmly rooted in the present. While the city fell four spots in the 2022 economic competitiveness index, it still ranked fifth in the 2022 Urban Competitiveness Index compiled by the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO). In 2022, around 40 percent of real estate sales in Mexico City were to foreign buyers, and according to Mexico Sotheby’s International Realty, this number will go up to 60 percent this year.
If you’re looking for upscale neighborhoods to relocate to in Mexico City, check out Lomas de Chapultepec and Jardines del Pedregal, home to the city’s business and political elite, where houses usually run in the millions of dollars. Expats prefer the Coyoacán and San Ángel areas for their colonial-style homes and vibrant arts scene, along with the Roma and Condesa neighborhoods, which are popular among families and young professionals, according to Daniel Sánchez of Mexico Sotheby’s International Realty.
Puebla
Located at the foot of one of Mexico’s highest volcanoes about two hours southeast of Mexico City, Puebla’s historic downtown is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that entices visitors with 16th- and 17th-century churches and colonial buildings clad in azulejos tiles. The larger metropolitan area of Puebla is also in the top 15 most competitive cities in Mexico and one of only three allocating more than 10 percent of its federal budget to improving public transportation.
“The luxury real estate market in Puebla has been growing in recent years, attracting buyers with its unique blend of traditional and modern features,” Sánchez shared, noting that some of the most popular neighborhoods include La Paz, La Cañada, and gated communities such as Las Fuentes, Campestre del Bosque, La Concepción, the Golf Club, and the Country Club.
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