Author Archives: Retired In Mexico

Most travelers to Jalisco stop at Guadalajara, Tequila or Puerto Vallarta. Two and a half hours south of Guadalajara, though, the pine-covered Sierra del Tigre hides Mazamitla, a Pueblo Mágico (designated in 2005) that locals know as the “Little Switzerland of Mexico.” It has cool mountain air, cobblestone streets, red-tile roofs and a growing cabinContinue reading “Hidden Gems of Mexico: Mazamitla, Jalisco and Its Mountain Neighbors”

This week’s hidden gem is Comala, Colima: a whitewashed Pueblo Mágico about 8–9 km north of the city of Colima, with a plaza full of portales, coffee-growing hills, a volcano on the horizon and a drinking-and-snacking tradition (the botanero) that is a destination all by itself. It gets a fraction of the visitors of SanContinue reading “Hidden Gems of Mexico: Comala, Colima and the Coffee Route”

Mexican Ex Pat Communities and Hidden Gem Non Tourists Hot Spots Throughout Mexico Table of Contents Hidden Expat Communities Across Mexico Non Tourists Hot Spots by Region Areas of Interest for Expat Living Cultural Insights and Day-to-Day Living Frequently Asked Questions Conclusion Hidden Expat Communities Across Mexico Colombia to Mexico micro-communities in guiding towns You’llContinue reading “Mexican Ex Pat communities, Hidden Gem, Non Tourists hot spots throughout Mexico, Areas of Interests”

The Expat Guide to Jalatlaco: Oaxaca’s Most Beautiful Hidden Neighborhood TL;DR Jalatlaco is a quiet, walkable Oaxaca neighborhood known for its cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, vibrant murals, and a strong sense of artisan culture. The area blends old and new with colorful facades, hidden courtyards, and galleries, offering a slower, authentic experience away from CentroContinue reading “The Expat Guide to Jalatlaco: Oaxaca’s Most Beautiful Hidden Neighborhood”

San Sebastián del Oeste, Jalisco (Mountain Gem), What makes it an amazing place for a family visit TL;DR San Sebastián del Oeste is a high-altitude, colonial mountain town in Jalisco ideal for family getaways from Puerto Vallarta, offering cooler weather, walkable streets, and slow travel to savor authentic Mexican life. The town blends historic architecture,Continue reading “San Sebastián del Oeste, Jalisco (Mountain Gem), What makes it an amazing place for a family visit”