The Ultimate MEXICO Digital Nomad Guide for Remote Workers

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Since we first moved in 2018, Mexico has grown to become one of the top digital nomad destinations in the world.

Over the years, we’ve seen this once (and still)-underrated country become increasingly coveted.

And for good reason!

While the most “popular” places for digital nomads in Mexico dot the Riviera Maya, many underrated cities and coastal towns in Mexico are perfect for digital nomads and have yet to be fully explored.

As a digital nomad who has lived on and off in Mexico (five states over five years), I can attest to just how much Mexico has grown as a hub.

The places we’ve lived and traveled in Mexico as digital nomads are:

• on the Pacific coast along the Riviera Nayarit (San Pancho);
• the Caribbean/Yucatán coast in the Riviera Maya (Tulum);
• in the Central Highlands (San Cristóbal, Chiapas) in Mexico’s southernmost state;
• in Oaxaca City in the magical state of Oaxaca;
• and in the capital of Baja California Sur, the underrated city of La Paz.

From what we’ve seen, I wouldn’t say Mexico is comparable in overtourism/popularity as a nomad hub like Bali or Thailand, but I’d argue it will be in the coming years.

So, why should you consider Mexico as your next digital nomad base?

For one, Mexico offers an attractive cost of living/value (depending on where you go in Mexico, of course) coupled with a laid-back lifestyle that most digital nomads seek.

Throw in a few margaritas, beaches, cute mountain towns, good WiFi, coworking spaces, street food, vibrant festivals and holidays—and everything else that’s lovely about living in Mexico—and you have the perfect digital nomad recipe.

But of all the perks, perhaps the most attractive thing about being a digital nomad in Mexico is the easy 180-day tourist visa upon arrival.

Mexico is one of the most open countries to visit for up to six months visa-free.

But if you want to stay longer than 6+ months, Mexico’s temporary resident visa works as a fantastic digital nomad visa, with multiple entries from six months up to FOUR years!

As I mentioned, we’ve been able to come in and out of Mexico for the last five years with the free visitor’s permit you automatically get upon arrival. Mexico is also one of the easiest countries to move to as a digital nomad if you travel with pets full-time, as we did with our cat, Yoda.

Want to learn more about the digital nomad lifestyle in Mexico? This guide will share everything I’ve learned over the past few years. By the end of this post, I’m sure you’ll be itching to buy your flight as soon as possible!

Here’s the ultimate digital nomad Mexico guide!

The Ultimate Guide to Mexico for Digital Nomads

Before You Go — Mexico Digital Nomad Essentials 

From my experience, these tools and services will help you navigate Mexico more effortlessly as a digital nomad!

✈️ Travel insurance: Stay safe in Mexico with SafetyWing Nomad Insurance—ideal for travelers and remote workers on the go ($56 per 4 weeks).

📱 Mexico eSIM: Get data in Mexico without changing your number with an easy-to-install Airalo eSIM.

🗺️ Booking Tours: The best way to find tours in Mexico is through Viator and GetYourGuide.

🚌 Bus Tickets: Journeying by bus? You can easily find Mexico bus tickets on Busbud.

Stay Safe in Mexico with Travel Medical Insurance for Digital Nomads

From my personal experience, Mexico is a safe country to travel in. Even so, I ALWAYS have travel medical insurance just in case of health emergencies or unfortunate travel events.

That’s why I highly recommend enrolling in SafetyWing—my go-to travel medical insurance designed to keep up with intrepid digital nomads and remote workers. (Psst all travelers, nomadic or not, can sign up for coverage.)

I started using SafetyWing from the moment I touched down in Mexico in 2018. It only costs $56 per four weeks and is extremely easy to sign up and get protected the day of, even if you’re already abroad!

In my experience, even though Mexico is a very safe country to visit, you should never take the risk of traveling uninsured.

Coverage only costs $56/4 weeks, and you won’t regret having the extra peace of mind, especially as you take advantage of all the incredible food and adventures Mexico offers! 🌮

In my book, that’s definitely worth the cost, which is less than the cost of a dinner for two!

Best of all, it’s super easy to register (it takes less than five minutes), and I love that coverage rolls over, so I stay protected even as I move countries.

⬇️ Not yet insured?
Sign up here (in just six steps) and protect your Mexico adventures!

How Much It Costs to Live in Mexico as a Digital Nomad

You can live cheaply in Mexico, but many laptop lifestylers splurge. Ultimately, your budget and where you base yourself will determine how much your cost of living in Mexico is.

Our average spending from living in Mexico:

• Housing: $500-800 USD per month on small studios or 1-bedroom apartments ($10,000-16,000 MXN)
• Restaurants/Bars: Street food costs $1-3, restaurant meals cost $10-20. Bar drinks cost $2-4 for beer and $5-10 for cocktails.
• Groceries: $50-100 USD per week
• Transport: $1-5 public/local colectivos, $25-50 USD inter-city bus tickets, and $5-10 bike rentals.
• Activities: Mayan ruin sites $4-20 USD, beaches (free), museums $4-10 USD, cenotes $3-15 USD, guided all-inclusive tours $30-100+, etc.

USD to MXN: The exchange rate is always fluctuating, but $1 USD usually converts to around $19 pesos. I always round up to $20 in my head for the sake of simple calculation. So it’d go: $1 = $20 pesos, $5 = $100, $10 = $200, $50 = $1,000, and so on.

Mexico Apartment Rental Prices & Where We’ve Lived

We have lived in the following states and cities in Mexico.

• on the Pacific coast along the Riviera Nayarit (San Pancho);
• the Caribbean/Yucatán coast in the Riviera Maya (Tulum);
• in the Central Highlands (San Cristóbal, Chiapas) in Mexico’s southernmost state;
• in Oaxaca City in the magical state of Oaxaca;
• and in the capital of Baja California Sur, the underrated city of La Paz.

In each, we always endeavored to stay/rent in local housing, lowering our living costs.

The lowest we have ever paid for housing as a couple of digital nomads in Mexico was $8,000 MXN pesos/month (or roughly $400 USD), while the most expensive we’ve paid has been $17,500 MXN ($880 USD).

The average we pay for accommodation in Mexico is between $10,000 and 12,000 pesos. That works out to be around $500-600 USD per month, or $250+ per person (since we are a couple).

Our digital nomad friends have paid up to $25,000 MXN/month ($1,300 USD) for accommodation in popular places such as Tulum, Playa del Carmen, or Puerto Vallarta.

However, it’s important to be mindful of our higher wages and not overpay for housing, as this is often detrimental, contributes to overdevelopment, and ultimately forces locals out.

Housing is always our big expense, no matter where we go, unless we are doing international house/pet sitting. After accommodation, our bills vary based on our eating out frequency, activities, and general lifestyle.

Food in Mexico & Restaurants

Craving mouth-watering street tacos? Mexico has got you covered! But, of course, that’s not all there is to eat here.

We’ve had some of the best international food in Mexico, including incredible pizza, sushi, pasta, and even French food. Restaurant prices in Mexico range from $1 per meal to USD 100 and above.

Mexico City, for example, is a glutton’s paradise with pulsating cantinas, hidden courtyard cafes, and upscale bars. Oaxaca is like tasting the very origin of Mexico with incredible mole and mezcal.

Both the Riviera Nayarit and Maya serve fresh seafood and regional specialties, including unique indigenous dishes.

Mexico is certainly attractive as a digital nomad destination thanks to its world-class cuisine!

The cost of food and groceries in Mexico is definitely affordable. If you shop for produce at local markets, you can save tons of money on food.

If you need more shelf staples and goods, there are big markets, like Chedraui, Mega, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, etc. When we shop at the supermarket, we usually spend around $2,000 MXN for one week as a couple.

That’s about USD 100 a week, and I should note that we usually shop in the organic and international aisles (so the cost is higher).

Transportation & Getting Around Locally

Once you’re based in a city or small town in Mexico, you can usually get around pretty cheaply by bike or public transport (colectivo/local bus).

The cost of inter-city bus tickets or long-journey bus rides will increase to $50 USD.

We usually base ourselves in towns/cities or walkable-friendly places, so we don’t need to commute daily to cafes, downtown, or coworking spaces via public transport or taxi.

Things to do in Mexico for Nomads

There are so many things to do and places to see in Mexico that you’ll want to discover during your time here as a digital nomad.

Many digital nomad cities in Mexico are close to nature reserves, natural parks, Mayan ruins sites, lakes, waterfalls, beaches, mountain towns—you name it!

That said, you should consider saving just a bit for fun weekend trips to bucket list-worthy destinations in Mexico.

Total estimated cost of living in Mexico (per month)

As a couple, we spend around $1,500 USD ($30,000 MXN) per month to live as digital nomads in Mexico.

That number varies, but that’s about our monthly average spending.

To break that down, that is $600 USD/month for accommodation, $400 for groceries, $200 for restaurants, $100 for cafes/coworking spaces, and $200 extra for miscellaneous (i.e., shopping, transport, activities).

Do You Need a Digital Nomad Visa for Mexico?

One of the best things about being a digital nomad in Mexico is immigration. Upon arrival, you’ll receive 180 days (aka 6 months), which allows you to stay in Mexico visa-free until that date.

That means you don’t need a visa if you stay for less than 180 days. But that is changing nowadays, and 180 days are not guaranteed.

You have two options if you want to stay in Mexico for more than 180 days.

1. Exit Mexico temporarily (i.e., visit family or travel for 1-3 weeks) and then return. Most immigration officials don’t care if you already have a Mexico stamp from your previous stay.
2. Apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (which is basically like a Mexican digital nomad visa).

If you want to stay longer than 180 days without exiting, you can request a Temporary Resident Visa, which allows you to stay beyond 180 days in Mexico but not more than four years.

If you want to move to Mexico after those four years and become a Mexican resident, you can apply for a Permanent Residence Visa. Check the Travel.State.Gov website for more details.

How Fast is the WiFi in Mexico?

Mexico is not known for having the fastest WiFi speeds, but that’s changing.

Unless we’ve stayed in a small town, our WiFi is usually more than enough for Zoom calls, uploading photos/videos, etc. So, don’t let that deter you from working remotely here.

Some cities in Mexico have ultra-fast Wi-Fi speeds, similar to those in other popular digital nomad cities.

Of course, the bigger cities, such as Mexico City, will have the best Wi-Fi speeds for digital nomads who require plenty of Mbps. However, Wi-Fi can be a little less reliable if you want to escape to Mexico’s more remote beaches.

For instance, in the Riviera Maya, the best Wi-Fi will start at Cancun, then Playa del Carmen, and then Tulum (and will get spottier as you travel south). Those three cities are the top digital nomad destinations along the coast.

But go inland, to up-and-coming cities like Valladolid and Merida, and you’ll find high internet speeds again, along with cafes with Wi-Fi and coworking spaces.

However, if you’re adventurous and don’t need that fast speed, you could even work remotely from Bacalar and its lagoon of seven colors, located south of Quintana Roo, near the Belize border.

If you’re in the Riviera Nayarit, Puerto Vallarta, or Jalisco (the “gateway” to the Riviera), you will have the fastest internet speeds since the infrastructure is well-developed. Going north from there, the Wi-Fi gets slower as you travel north to the hippie resort towns and sleepy pueblos.

Sayulita is a popular destination for surfers and digital nomads because it has Sayulita Wi-Fi, which is satellite-based. 

San Pancho (where we lived for two years) doesn’t have the fastest speeds because the internet companies in Mexico haven’t extended their fast Wi-Fi lines there (yet). Then there’s Lo de Marcos—an expat and retiree hub—that isn’t precisely Wi-Fi-reliable.

How much does the WiFi in Mexico cost?

Your accommodation will often already include the cost of wifi per month.

In some cases, you can choose to “power up” your line for an extra fee. This was the case for us in both San Pancho and Tulum.

The upgrades usually cost between $25-100 USD extra per month for ultra-fast, fiber optic speeds. In some places, there may be an additional installation fee.

Getting a phone SIM card for backup internet in Mexico

Nowadays, and for shorter stays, I recommend downloading a Mexico eSIM for data on the go without changing your phone number.

However, I recommend getting a physical Mexican SIM card for long-term stays in Mexico.

There have been times, for example, during storms in the rainy season, when the internet or power has been cut off in the entire town.

Sometimes, the lines can take a few days to work again in your home.

We’ve found that having a Mexican SIM card from Movistar or Telcel has proved to be our internet lifesaver in times of need.

Getting a SIM card is cheap, and the data (GB) packages are affordable and fast.

Bottom line: Mexico often gets a bad reputation for having sucky WiFi. But many digital nomads get by just fine here, even with limited upload/download speeds. Also, it varies depending on your apartment and in which neighborhood you live.

Check out these other cities and states in Mexico that are popular among digital nomads!

Where to Stay in Mexico as a Digital Nomad (Best States & Cities/Towns)

Oaxaca

Culture lovers will love living in Oaxaca City.

Located in southwestern Mexico, Oaxaca is famous for its textiles, mezcal, mole, biological diversity, and indigenous populations (around 16 ethnic groups in Oaxaca alone).

This state oozes the best of Mexican cuisine and diversity, and digital nomads and travelers who love to explore will find a fantastic balance between nature and city lifestyle.

You may have heard of Oaxaca before but didn’t know about it! Puerto Escondido, one of Mexico’s most famous beach towns (and surfer’s mecca), is on the Pacific coast in Oaxaca.

To this day, Puerto Escondido remains one of the top nomad-friendly coastal towns in Mexico thanks to its chill atmosphere, backpacker community, surf break, and overall vibe. We meet fellow digital nomads who say they just came from Puerto Escondido a lot!

I don’t have a favorite between the two, but I do love Oaxaca City. With endless activities and nearby attractions, it’s a city abuzz with color and culture, ideal for the digital nomad seeking a place to both work and play.

Yucatan

Yucatán is one of the most well-known Mexican states at the tip of southeastern Mexico, thanks to its famous Mayan ruins (i.e., Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, Uxmal).

Merida, the capital and adored “White City,” is a digital nomad and expat haven bursting with cafes, coworking spaces, art galleries, bars, and anything else a digital nomad could ask for.

Of course, there’s the lovely and warm Gulf of Mexico with its diverse marine life and paradisiac islands like Isla Holbox, popular among barefoot nomads who don’t mind weak Wi-Fi connections in exchange for the tropical island life.

Add a few popular coastal towns, like Progreso, to the mix, and you have one incredible state that’s safe and attractive for digital nomads.

Overall, the Yucatan state of Mexico remains a popular choice among nomads because of its conveniences and proximity to beaches, Mayan ruins, and charming Spanish colonial towns.

Plus, traveling in-state and around the Yucatan Peninsula is fun, affordable, and offers the chance to check off many Mexico bucket list adventures.

Nayarit

“Que lindo es Tepic, y todo Nayarit!” 

Nayarit is arguably one of the most beautiful and underrated states in Mexico.

The Riviera Nayarit spans over 200 miles of pristine coastline, along which dozens of hidden magic towns and fishing villages are located.

Nayarit is the first state of Mexico we moved to, and we stayed there for over two years.

It represents the best of Mexico, with oh-so-friendly locals, charming pueblos, grassroots associations, Indigenous communities, and whimsical towns bursting with color and festivities.

The magic town of Sayulita is perhaps one of the best locations for digital nomads to seek out.

Although the town is crowded with tourists year-round, it remains authentic and true to itself. It has a low-key hippie vibe and a huge surfer and expat community, which many digital nomads find attractive.

Plus, it’s one of the best towns in Nayarit for Wi-Fi without feeling too much like a city like Puerto Vallarta.

An alternative town to seek out is San Pancho (here’s the story of why we moved there). However, the Wi-Fi is not that great. However, it will get better in a few years, and I expect this town to grow beyond its own capacity.

I hope it retains its Mexican pueblo charm and eco-friendliness, and thanks to the support of its community center, Entreamigos, I expect that to be the case.

Jalisco

Jalisco is the next up-and-coming state in Mexico. Its claim to fame is its steeped history in the origins of mariachi music and tequila. Indeed, Jalisco is a place to explore with the senses.

It has sprawling cities, gorgeous coastlines, mountain towns, and mesmerizing agave fields.

Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico’s more attractive cities for digital nomads, thanks to its affordable cost of living, fast Wi-Fi, and unique position along Bandera’s Bay.

You can reap the benefits of the sea and the mountains, allowing plenty of adventures!

Go whale watching, watch the sunset dip over the Pacific, escape to the hidden village of Yelapa, go ziplining in the jungle, hike, or drink and dance the night away in one of the city’s dizzying salsa bars.

Vallarta has yet to be placed on the map as the “digital nomad go-to” city in Mexico (unlike Playa del Carmen), so you have a much higher chance of immersing in the local culture rather than just hanging out with fellow gringos.

If you want an even more cost-friendly place to live as a digital nomad in Jalisco, then you should seek out the hip yet colonial capital city of Guadalajara.

Guadalajara has yet to be fully discovered on the international traveler’s scene, but it’s brimming with opportunity.

There is already an existing digital nomad scene, complete with cafes with Wi-Fi, coworking spaces, and a slew of activities, cultural attractions, and fun day trips.

Your pesos will also stretch farther in Guadalajara should you choose to live here rather than on the more touristy coast.

Mexico

The state of Mexico’s major digital nomad city is none other than Mexico City!

Although I have never lived in Mexico City, fellow digital nomads frequently tell me about their adventures there.

If you are a big tech nomad or want to live in a city environment equivalent to that of New York or Bogotá, Mexico City is a great place to base yourself for several months.

Granted, it’s not as enticing as the warm sandy beaches, but if you are a creature of comfort and desire the best Wi-Fi in Mexico, then you can’t go wrong with Mexico City.

The state capital of Toluca de Lerdo is an excellent alternative to Mexico City while staying within central Mexico. 

This enigmatic city lies in the heart of the country and is abuzz with gastronomy, colonial cathedrals, gardens, history, and surrounding national parks, volcano craters, and lagoons.

Baja California Sur

Baja California Sur is booming with tourists traveling down to Caba San Lucas each year.

And although Cabo certainly does have its amenities, it might be too much on the tourist trail for the down-to-earth nomad.

If that’s you, several towns about one hour outside Cabo offer a more laidback vibe while retaining some of the digital nomad must-haves, like good Wi-Fi, cafes, and a cool community.

For that, check out the magic town of Todos Santos, 45 minutes north of Cabo. It’s popular among hippies, artists, and surfers looking to ride some waves Baja-culture-style.

And if you’re looking for an underrated and authentic Mexican city, you can’t go wrong with a nomadic base in La Paz.

We stayed over six months in La Paz, and it is, to this day, one of my favorite cities in Mexico. Between the sea and the desert, adventures abound! And the fish tacos? Oh, dang!

Chiapas

Chiapas, the southernmost state of Mexico, is last but not least on this list of places to live in Mexico as a digital nomad.

We adored our time in Chiapas as digital nomads.

We based ourselves in San Cristobal de Las Casas, one of Mexico’s 100+ Magic Towns, one of the most beautiful and alluring mountain towns.

While there’s no beach here, we enjoy the semi-mild mountain climate, charming cobbled streets, and surrounding pine-tree-covered hills.

The cost of housing here has turned out to be more or less the same as in other cities, but we have noticed the difference in price for food/groceries and eating out/shopping. Taxis and other attractions are also much more affordable here (compared to Riviera Maya, for example).

There are many sights to see and adventurous things to do for digital nomads in Chiapas.

Within a few hour’s bus ride, you could be standing under the world’s largest natural rock arch at the Arc of Time, boating through 3,300-ft tall canyon walls at Sumidero Canyon near Tuxtla, or roaming the ancient Mayan ruins site of Palenque in the jungle of Chiapas.

Querétaro

Queretaro is among Mexico’s 2-3 underrated states for digital nomads.

It has everything you need to work remotely while enjoying central Mexico’s culture and daily lifestyle, with the Sierra Gorda mountain range at your doorstep.

The state and the capital city are rich in multiculturalism, history, and things to do.

Work M-F, as your digital nomad schedule allows, and then take to the weekends to go on adventures to biodiverse regions, plus half a dozen official Magic Towns, including Bernal, Jalpan, and the colorful hillside town of San Joaquin.

Quintana Roo

Quintana Roo lies on the Caribbean coast off the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula.

It is one of the most visited states in Mexico, thanks to the tourist hubs of Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum.

Life here is laid-back. You have both stunning white-sand beaches lined with swaying palm trees and mesmerizing cenotes hidden in the Mayan jungle.

If you’re hesitating between Cancun, Playa, or Tulum, then consider the following.

Cancun will have the best wifi speeds, but it’s overrun with gringos and is extremely developed.

On the plus side, it’s more convenient to get to/from and cheaper than its southern neighbors.

Playa is smaller and more chic but still very populated and has a buzzing nightlife scene.

It also has a strong digital nomad community, perhaps more than Cancun or Tulum (although both are becoming more digital nomad-friendly).

Tulum, even further south, gives off a more boho vibe, but it’s fiercely becoming saturated with party-goers and “woke” yogis. It does have lots of nature, excellent restaurants, and a growing digital nomad community.

But it also has a few Wi-Fi issues, not to mention the passing hurricane or two from August to October. It is also more expensive and capitalizes on wealthy tourists.

Quintana Roo is probably one of the most convenient places for digital nomads to move to, but it can also be one of the most expensive and crowded destinations year-round.

The state and cities are generally safe (apart from petty scams and theft). 

With all the comforts it offers, it’s no wonder why so many flock to the Riviera Maya’s shores.

Guanajuato

Guanajuato is a Mexican state whose capital bears the same name (Guanajuato City).

Guanajuato has two major digital nomad and expat cities in which to live. San Miguel de Allende is perhaps one of the most popular cities in Mexico for expats, retirees, and artists.

So much so that the communities are now spilling over into the Mexican/European colonial city of Guanajuato.

On a state trip, we explored Guanajuato City (check out our 4-day Guanajuato itinerary) and San Miguel.

Guanajuato City is home to a growing number of digital nomads, and San Miguel already has a very well-established community of remote workers and internationals.

If you want something a little more hidden, GC is a better option than SMA, which receives millions of tourists each year to see its famous pink neo-Gothic church.

How to Find Nomad-Friendly Accommodation in Mexico

To move to Mexico as a digital nomad, you should first search for housing.

Here are some tips for finding your ideal accommodation!

Local Housing

To find LOCAL housing, your best option is to search destination-specific Facebook groups.

A few weeks or months before we move, I join the Facebook group and post a listing asking for apartments suitable for us—a couple and a cat—and our budget.

We can usually find our accommodation by using this method and contacting the locals via WhatsApp.

If not, we sometimes wait to search in person when it’s easier to see the houses in person and not through the internet.

Co-living

Mexico has some of the best co-living spaces. Outsite and Selina are two chains that are in most digital nomad hubs across Mexico, and there are more openings every year.

If traveling solo in Mexico, you may want to find a housemate or rent a room in an established co-living place, such as CoLive Selina (there are others).

Selina and Outsite, among private-owned coliving spaces, have several co-living locations across Mexico, including Mexico City, Tulum, Cancun, Oaxaca, Sayulita, and San Miguel de Allende.

Airbnb

Is Airbnb a good way to find rentals in Mexico? Not really, just because it has become more expensive over the years.

There may still be some gems, but I find it better to go locally.

Airbnb can sometimes yield great results, even in places where you think there’d be zero chance of landing a sweet apartment at an affordable price. That’s the thing with Airbnb – you don’t want to book through the platform because the Airbnb fees + rates will be too high.

Instead, try to contact the landlord/owner privately through messenger. Once you show interest in renting monthly at a reduced rate, you can move your conversation offline and strike a deal. Only do this if you are comfortable navigating/researching online.

We always ensure we never send funds before arriving and getting checked in.

How’s the Weather in Mexico? When to Go?

Part of what makes Mexico such a good country for digital nomads is the weather.

While the weather—and altitude—vary widely and range from high to low with the rise and fall of the mountains, deserts, and beaches, it’s fair to say that Mexico has pockets of pleasant weather year-round.

On both sides of the coasts, you’ll have mild winters with hot and humid summers, whereas in the Central Highlands and humid subtropical regions, you’ll have colder yet humid climates.

If you are based on either the Riviera Nayarit or the Riviera Maya coast, you’ll enjoy the dry months between November and April but might suffer from the heat during the wet season between May and October.

Ultimately, Is Mexico a Good Country for Digital Nomads & Remote Workers?

I wouldn’t have lived here time and time again if Mexico wasn’t a good country for digital nomads (or for expats or remote workers).

Even after a couple of years here, there is SO MUCH to discover about Mexico, so my resounding answer to this question is: Yes! Mexico is a great place to live as a globetrotting digital nomad.

Is Mexico Safe for Long-Term Digital Nomads?

Mexico is safe for digital nomads and travelers alike. I know there have been stories and encounters of various scams and even police stops in Mexico.

Still, if you are cautious and keep your wits about you (i.e., don’t go on nightly road trips, don’t be obnoxiously drunk in public, etc.), then you will be very safe in Mexico.

As a female traveler, I have felt safer in Mexico than in other parts of the world, including in my home country, the USA.

Final Tips for Temporarily Living in Mexico

Do Your Research

When in doubt and need of advice, check forums and threads like “digital nomads in Mexico” on Reddit, Facebook groups, and other expat networks to find an answer to your question. Chances are someone has asked it before and has been in a similar situation to you.

Learn Spanish (or at least try!) 

Many tourists come to Mexico without knowing a lick of Spanish, which is fine if you plan to stay cooped up inside an all-inclusive Cancun resort.

Still, I recommend that digital nomads try to immerse themselves in the culture and learn the language.

Sometimes, knowing Spanish can get you out of a tricky situation. Plus, getting to know people in their language is lovely and fun.

Travel Responsibly

Mexico is fantastic, but it’s not without issues.

Many states and governmental officials profit from a corrupt system, and our job as travelers is not to contribute to that.

Always research who/what you’re supporting, reduce your consumerist and plastic waste, and travel mindfully and with the awareness that your footprint is leaving an ecological and cultural impact on the communities you are integrating as a digital nomad.

With its unique location in North America but just a hop away from Central and South America, Mexico is an up-and-coming digital nomad hub for those looking to immerse themselves in a vibrant culture teeming with adventurous activities and diversity.

If you plan on becoming a digital nomad, give Mexico serious thought! You won’t regret it!

I hope this digital nomad guide to Mexico has answered any of your questions about life here.

Please let me know in the comments below if you have any more questions or curiosities about the life of digital nomads in Mexico. I’ll be happy to answer them. 😊

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