Regional information & cuisine

Where expats settle in Mexico: Mexico City, Mérida, Puerto Vallarta, San Miguel de Allende, Playa del Carmen. Each has a different pace, price and climate; this page maps them with video and a short guide to each.

Regions

• Mexico City — who it suits, typical rents, climate, transport. Editorial guide slot.
• Mérida — who it suits, typical rents, climate, transport. Editorial guide slot.
• Puerto Vallarta — who it suits, typical rents, climate, transport. Editorial guide slot.
• San Miguel de Allende — who it suits, typical rents, climate, transport. Editorial guide slot.
• Playa del Carmen — who it suits, typical rents, climate, transport. Editorial guide slot.

Cuisine

What people actually eat week to week, market days, the staples you'll cook with, what's hard to find, and how to eat well on each tier's budget. Recipes and market guides from our kitchen.