How to prepare to bring your pets from the US or Canada into Mexico and back again.

Answers to questions about whether and how you can vote in the US elections. With the US presidential election coming up, many ex-pats living or spending the winter season here in La Paz have questions about whether and how they can vote. Questions we hear often include: How do I get a ballot? How do I know my ballot will get here in time? Where do I send my ballot? How can I be sure my vote was received and counted? Not to worry, the US government has a great system set up t

Need Insurance in Mexico? Local La Paz Area Resident Alissa Cinkovich Can Help. By Alissa Cinkovich Hi! I’m Alissa, an expat living in beautiful La Paz and proudly serving the amazing community across all of Baja California Sur. I specialize in helping expats feel confident and protected while living their best lives here in Mexico. I got into insurance because I truly enjoy helping people, especially other expats who are figuring things out in a new country. It brings me rea

By Sue Bell When it comes to banking, there are many different banks to choose from in La Paz. To help new arrivals to figure out where to start, I visited a few banks and went to the websites of others to get a sense of what expats can expect if they want to open a bank account. The list of banks here is by no means exhaustive, but included here are 5 of the common ones. In this article, we try to answer these questions: Who can open an account? Are deposits guaranteed? How

Answers to the most common questions visitors and new arrivals ask about how to access your money while in Mexico. By Sue Bell Whether you are just coming to La Paz for a visit, or you are a part-time or full-time resident, figuring out how to get access to your money in your home country’s accounts to pay for things here in Mexico is critically important. Visitors and residents alike often have questions about the best ways to deal with fluctuating exchange rates, bank machi

How to meet people and expand your La Paz area social circle By Sue Bell When you first arrive in a new country it can feel a bit lonely, particularly if you are single and don’t already know someone living there. When the new country has a different primary language, it can be even more challenging. The good news is that there are many ways to find information, meet new people and make connections, whether you speak the local language or not. Here are just a few ideas: Learn

Which La Paz area neighborhood is the right one for your dream home? You decide.

You found the perfect La Paz area home to buy. Now what? After a successful La Paz area house hunting trip, you found the place you want to buy. Now it’s time to make an offer that will secure the property. While the process is similar to that in the US and Canada, there are some differences that you will want to be aware of as you take the next step. What is this property worth? The art of making a successful offer requires both local knowledge about the La Paz real estate m

Expat Brighton West and realtor Jim MacDonald provide a tour of El Centenario’s housing communities. Just 20 minutes from downtown La Paz, BCS, is the peaceful but rapidly growing community of El Centenario (and El Comitan), which we have been highlighting in our Spotlight on El Centenario blog series. El Centenario is also located just minutes from major shopping including Walmart, Sams Club, Home Depot and more. Here you will find friendly neighborhoods like Lomas del Cente

Expat Brighton West and realtor Ian Wilson provide a tour of La Paz Centro’s housing communities. Last month, our friend Brighton West and Baja Life Realty’s Jim MacDonald brought us a tour of El Centenario neighborhoods. In this video, Brighton, an expat from Portland, Oregon, and Ian Wilson give you a tour of La Paz's downtown neighborhoods. The La Paz Centro area is the heart of La Paz. Famous for its 3 mile long waterfront promenade, known as the “malecon,” La Paz Centro

Here are a few things you will need to know to make sure your offer goes smoothly. You’ve been browsing listings on the La Paz MLS. Maybe you’ve already visited La Paz, rented a home here for a time, and decided that this is a place you’d like to call home, for at least part of the year, if not full-time. Now, you’re ready to start looking for that perfect La Paz property, and are planning a trip here with the hopes of finding it. Before you do, here are a few things you can

Seguro Popular is the free public healthcare option available to all Mexican citizens, and is also available to temporary and permanent residents for a small fee.

Temporary and permanent residents of Mexico can apply for IMMS medical care, a semi-public healthcare option funded by employers, care recipients, and the federal government.

Planning a move to La Paz? Follow these tips to make your house hunting trip a success.

A practical guide to building your dream home in La Paz, BCS, Mexico

What expenses can I expect to pay as a homeowner in La Paz? How much does it cost to live in La Paz? This is one of the many questions we often get from our clients who are considering a move here from another country. The answer varies, of course, on your lifestyle, but following is an overview of what to expect in terms of monthly and annual La Paz living expenses. For prices quoted in pesos, just do a Google search for the current exchange rate to your currency. Closing Co

Take these steps to ensure a smooth transition to your new Baja life Congratulations, you’ve finalized the purchase of your new La Paz area home! If you’ve been following our prior two articles in this series, you’ve found your dream home, and successfully navigated the purchase process. Now, you are ready to take possession of your little slice of paradise here in La Paz. Whether you are going to be living in La Paz full time or seasonally, following are some final tips to h

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in North America. It was invented way back in 1965 on Bainbridge Island in the Pacific Northwest, and is a racket sport that combines features of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. One of the things that makes pickleball so popular is that it is less hard on your body than many other racket sports, and it doesn’t take long to learn. Many, in the aging population, have taken it up for these reasons, but there is also a huge rise in intere

Before you make the move, here are some tips to help you prepare for living in La Paz La Paz, Baja California, Mexico has become a popular destination for visitors and expats looking to retire from around the world, and it’s not hard to see why. With its desert/ocean climate, beautiful beaches, vibrant culture and low cost of living, La Paz offers a lot of appeal to those looking to start a new chapter of their lives south of the border. However, before you pack your bags and

Property managers in La Paz are individuals or businesses that offer services to look after and maintain your La Paz area home.