New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026

Julien Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder05 January 2026 04:30:14

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Hi all,

Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don't know how to start?

This thread is for you

We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country,
or to tell us more on your expat projects in Mexico if you are planning to move there.

It will enable us to help you better but above all to wish you a warm welcome.

Welcome on board!

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joreyes61018 New member

Member since 11 January 2026

joreyes61018New member11 January 2026 18:49:10

Hello everyone,

My name is John, and I’m writing from North Carolina. I’m approaching retirement and am seriously considering San Miguel de Allende as my next home.

I’ve joined this forum to learn from those who already live in SMA or have experience relocating there. I’m especially interested in insights about neighborhoods, housing, daily life, and what it’s like for retirees settling into the community. Any tips or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

I look forward to connecting with you all and learning more as I explore the possibility of making SMA my new home.

Thank you,

John

Bhavna Team

Member since 01 June 2015

BhavnaTeam12 January 2026 01:09:51

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@joreyes61018

Warm welcome, John ! Thank you for taking the time to introduce yourself.

We have a dedicated forum for SMA : San Miguel de Allende forum

Feel free to read the different messages and post your own questions so that members can guide you.

All the very best

Bhavna

marshafollowthrough New member

Member since 25 January 2026

marshafollowthroughNew member25 January 2026 16:55:08

Hi everyone — I’m Marsha, based in Playa del Carmen (Riviera Maya) for 9+ years. I’ve built my life across 4 countries and 8 cities, and I’m multilingual (EN/FR/IT/ES) — multicultural by default. I know the Riviera Maya is beautiful, but it can also be surprisingly tricky to navigate when you’re new (housing, services, admin, “how things work”). I’m here to connect, contribute, and share practical tips — and I’m also happy to learn from all of you. Have an awesome day

SolarRae New member

Member since 06 February 2026

SolarRaeNew member22 February 2026 23:18:43

@Julien

Hello all! I'm from Pacific NW in the U.S. looking forward to a long term visit to Merida. America is a lot right now and I'm definitely willing to explore, just been too broke to ya know?!

I'll be checking this often to read about how your experiences have been and how comfortable you are. Nice to meet you! Oh and I'm Rae.