Welcome to Paradise: Your Guide to Relocating and Thriving in San Carlos, Mexico
Join seasoned real estate professional and host, Robert DeForge, as he takes you from dreaming to doing, with practical insights and inspiring stories about life in San Carlos. Whether you’re planning your retirement, seeking a work-from-anywhere haven, or envisioning the perfect vacation escape, this podcast is your go-to resource for making the move seamless.
Discover the breathtaking beauty of San Carlos, its vibrant expat community, and the wealth of opportunities awaiting you. From navigating visas and finding a home to understanding healthcare and immersing yourself in the culture, The Expat Experience is your compass to life in paradise.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- (00:00) Welcome to the Expat Experience
- (00:49) Meet Your Host: Rob DeForge
- (01:13) Discovering San Carlos: A Unique Destination
- (01:27) Making the Move: Tips and Insights
- (01:45) Activities and Lifestyle in San Carlos
- (02:25) Community and Support for Expats
- (03:10) Healthcare, Business, and Digital Nomads
- (03:39) Topics to Expect in Future Episodes
- (04:01) Common Questions Answered
- (04:17) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Learn how to navigate visas, find housing, and manage costs with ease.
- Discover the social and cultural aspects of San Carlos, from community events to expat organizations.
- Explore activities like kayaking, hiking, kite surfing, and fishing in this one-of-a-kind destination.
- Hear from expats, digital nomads, and local business owners who’ve found success and fulfillment in San Carlos.
RESOURCES:
Living in Mexico, Mexican Real Estate, Moving to Mexico, San Carlos, Paradise Living, Real Estate, Relocation, Mexico Community, Local Culture, Supportive Environment, Neighborhood, Inclusivity, Robert DeForge, Expat Experience
Transcript
This podcast is your compass to navigating the exciting journey to San Carlos, Mexico living. Get ready to turn your relocation dreams into sun soaked reality.
here for a while, newcomers. [:And then you can make an educated decision. That's the purpose of this podcast, is to bring you as much information as possible. San Carlos is like no place else in Mexico. We have beautiful beaches, oceanfront for miles. And on top of that, we have these beautiful mountains right at the beach. So you have your choice of mountains and the beach all in one.
I'm here to take you through what it's like to boot to San Carlos from north of the border. All the experiences that I've had, talk about some of the challenges, some of the triumphs, give you some good tips, some good information, and hopefully keep you well informed on what it's like to be here in San Carlos, Mexico.
king. Of course, our beaches [:In regards to proximity to the United States, we have a major airport, one and a half hours from here, that's in the capital, Hermosillo. It takes about four hours to reach the border of Nogales, Arizona from here in San Carlos. It's an interstate, very easy to travel. Making the transition to live here in San Carlos is fairly easy, in part because we're a destination town, and there are many expats living here that are extremely helpful.
There's always someone available to answer a question and to give you guidance from past experience. So, becoming acclimated here. I jokingly refer to this as Mexico light because we have so many expats here. When you go deeper in country, you need to know Spanish fairly fluently and getting what you need could be a little more difficult.
t's not the case here in San [:We'll have business owners that'll talk about their journey from coming here to Mexico, starting a business and establishing it and being successful. We'll introduce you to some people who are digital nomads who have decided to make San Carlos their home and work remotely and how that has worked out for them.
he challenges of expat life, [:We'll also explore some fairly common questions, such as how do I find a home in San Carlos, whether it's to purchase or rental, what's the cost of living compared to where you live now, and how easy is it to meet people and build a social circle here in San Carlos. I want to thank you for listening to the Expat Experience podcast.
My goal is to inform you as best I can and give you guidance on what it's like to live in another country if you haven't done that previously. After visiting San Carlos and living here for almost seven years, I'm looking forward to doing the best I can to guide you in the process of what it's all about, what it takes to make a move.
Just remember, Mexico is always a great idea.
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