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With over 1.5 million retirees, ex-pats, and digital nomads, Mexico is the most popular destination for Americans and Canadians who want to live abroad. The country offers a low cost of living, excellent climate, world-class cuisine, affordable healthcare, easy visas, friendly locals, and a high quality of life. This guide outlines 34 of the best …

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The fastest and easiest way to travel to Tijuana is to drive to the border, park your car in San Ysidro on the U.S. side, and walk across one of the pedestrian crossings. One of the most popular parking lots is called Border Station Parking. Unfortunately, the cost of San Ysidro border parking is high. …

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Planning a day trip to Tijuana? This guide outlines how to visit Tijuana from San Diego, step-by-step. I’ll explain how to travel from San Diego to Tijuana and how to cross the border. I’ll list some of the best things to do in Tijuana and share some bar, restaurant, hotel, and nightlife recommendations. Finally, I’ll …

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Mexico offers visa-free entry to those who hold passports from countries on its no visa required list. Instead of a Mexican visa, visitors must obtain an FMM tourist permit (Forma Migratoria Múltiple). This document allows you to stay in Mexico for the purpose of tourism or business for up to 180 days. The FMM currently …

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This is an easy trip to make. Valle de Guadalupe is located just 90 miles south of San Diego and around 70 miles south of Tijuana. It is connected by well-maintained highways. This guide explains how to travel from San Diego to Valle de Guadalupe, step-by-step.  There are three ways you can make this trip. …

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Mexico is known for its beautiful beaches, delicious food, and ancient ruins. The country also happens to be an excellent bass fishing destination. There are lots of beautiful lakes and reservoirs to fish. There is also some great sea bass fishing in Baja. This guide outlines bass fishing trips in Mexico.  In this guide, we’ll …

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After spending over a year living in Tijuana and working in San Diego, I have made the walk across the border hundreds of times. Admittedly, the crossing can feel a bit intimidating the first time because it is so large and busy. This guide outlines the process of walking across the border to Tijuana from …

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Can you drink the water in Mexico? The answer is no. The tap water in Mexico is not safe to drink. Locals don’t drink it and neither should visitors. Luckily, bottled water and purified drinking water are widely available. You can also filter your water or boil it. You can use the tap water for …

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