

Mexico Life
From the warm Caribbean waters of Playa del Carmen to Pacific Coast destinations like Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas, we're following homebuyers in search of sun, sand and surf. Whether it's a vibrant nightlife and sizzling culinary scene or a totally secluded piece of paradise these buyers crave, local realtors will help them find the perfect property for their own slice of Mexico heaven.
Seasons
E1Searching for an Active Lifestyle in the Riviera Maya
Jan 1, 2016
Cathy first met Cory in Spanish class, and now more than thirty years later the couple is moving to a Spanish-speaking country. While the couple loves the summers at their home in Lake Tahoe, the winters have been too brutal. After visiting various spots on the Yucatan Peninsula over the years, the couple have decided to start a new adventure in the coastal towns of Tulum or Akumal. The couple have asked broker Judi Shaw to help them find a place with amenities to fit their active lifestyle and an ocean view for under $500,000or maybe more, if Corey gets his way.
E2A New Adventure in Puerto Aventuras
Jan 1, 2016
Mark, Michelle, and their 11-year-old daughter Alexis have faced one too many winters in Colorado and are ready to say bienvenidos a Mexico. The couple first visited the Riviera Maya on their honeymoon, and have returned as a family over the years to enjoy their favorite sights. Now that Mark is able to telecommute with his financial planning job, the family has realized Mexico can be more than a vacation spotit can be home. With the help of broker Suzana MacDonald, Mark and Michelle can't wait to find a condo with a sea view in the resort community of Puerto Aventuras.
E3Two Foodies Find New Inspiration in Sayulita, Mexico
Jan 24, 2016
High school sweethearts Cari and Craig operate their budding artisanal vinegar business all on their own. From farming to fermenting, life on their California farm can be as exhausting as it is rewarding. For years, the sleepy surf town of Sayulita, Mexico has served as their sanctuary, inspiring them with exotic flavors, vibrant culture and world class surfing. Now they're excited to finally purchase a dream home all their own, and it's up to local agent Gabriel Gallegos to help them find their slice of Sayulita paradise.
E4Modern Versus Traditional in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Jan 24, 2016
Randy and Erica have been together for more than a decade, and while their love is still very much alive, they're excited to reconnect in their dream location. Randy has been going to Puerto Vallarta on family vacations for years, and after taking Erica there when they first started dating, she instantly fell in love. With Randy's ability to work remotely, they're ready to make it their permanent home with the help of broker Taniel Chemsian. Active and super athletic, Randy and Erica are looking forward to morning workouts on the Mexico beach and nights spent dancing on the Malecon.
E5Soaking Up the Sun in Cabo
Jul 10, 2016
After years of living in humid and hectic Florida, Brian and Terry are ready to find a drier climate in Mexico. The couple needs a home for the whole family, which includes Terry's mom and their dogs. Brian and Terry are at odds over whether they want new construction or a fixer-upper, but they agree that they want a large yard, a pool and spectacular ocean views.
E6Colorado Pair Seeks Cabo Sun
Jul 10, 2016
Both Adam and Florencia grew up near the ocean - Florencia in Argentina and Adam in California. For work reasons, they settled in landlocked Colorado, but they never let go of their oceanfront dream. A cruise to Cabo propelled them to finally make the move, and they're on a hunt to find a condo that fits both their home and work life
E7Downsizing in Sayulita
Jul 17, 2016
After spending years commuting in the San Francisco Bay area, Jim and Diane have transitioned to an online business and are ready to run their company from a more relaxed environment. During a trip to Sayulita, Jim realized it was the perfect place for the couple to start a new life, so they're searching for a home with a pool, a palapa and ocean views.
E8Cultures Collide in Sayulita
Jul 17, 2016
Well-traveled couple Olga and Robert, both originally from Poland, have spent most of their lives in the US. They love learning about different cultures and want their kids exposed to a different way of life. After a harsh winter in Colorado, they decide it's time to move to Sayulita and hope to find a traditional Mexican home for their big family.
E9Fit Living in Playa del Carmen
Jul 24, 2016
Jaret, originally from Canada, met Danielle during a trip to Texas with friends. Feeling an instant connection, they dated long-distance until Danielle decided to move up to Canada. After enduring a rough winter together, the active couple decided now is the time to move somewhere warm and hope to find a condo near the beach and in the heart of the city.
E10Kansas Attorneys Find New Life in Cozumel
Jul 24, 2016
Joni and Karan run a criminal defense law firm in Kansas. While their careers are thriving, they are feeling burnt out. With hopes to start a new life and spend more time with their two children, this young couple has decided to make the move to their favorite vacation spot, Cozumel.
E11Trading Rainy Seattle for Sunny Cabo San Lucas
Jul 31, 2016
Consultant Burju and real estate broker James have been working from home in rainy Washington and are looking to soak up the sun in Cabo San Lucas. But the couple is at odds over their new dream home. They must somehow balance their different demands -- house vs. condo, beachfront vs. golf course community, all within their budget.
E12From Cali to Cabo San Lucas
Jul 31, 2016
April and Abdul met as single parents on a blind date. Now a married couple with five daughters, the Harris family wants a slower pace of life and the ability to spend more time together in Cabo San Lucas. On their wish list is a home with a view and a pool that allows them to take advantage of all that Cabo San Lucas has to offer.
E13Taste of New Life in Manzanillo
Aug 7, 2016
Fernando and Mary met as teenagers while working at a restaurant in California. They soon married, started a family and opened their own Mexican restaurant. When the stress of the job started to wear them down, they decided it was time to relocate to the quiet seaport city of Manzanillo, Mexico, and find a home with enough room to entertain guests.
E14Young Family Finds Paradise in Manzanillo
Aug 7, 2016
For Justin and Rachel, it was love at first sight. Not only with each other, but with Manzanillo, Mexico, as well. After one visit to this hidden gem, the young couple has decided to ditch the snowy Canadian winters and raise their newborn son in the year-round sunshine of Manzanillo.
E15Family of Five Seeks Oceanfront Home in Akumal
Aug 14, 2016
Marc and Casey first met in high school at their summer job. Twenty years later they're ready to move their three kids from New Braunfels, Texas, to Akumal. The couple is searching for a single-family beachfront home with a pool and a great view for under $500,000, a tall order in a hot real estate market.
E16Family of Five Returns to Mom's Roots in Tulum
Aug 14, 2016
Ruth and Tim met at work 10 years ago in Chicago. Ruth is of Mexican descent and has fond memories of traveling with her grandparents to their hometown in Veracruz. It's important to Ruth that her children have the same appreciation of their culture, so she and Tim are on the hunt to find the perfect home in Tulum.
E17Couple Looks for a Farm in San Carlos
Aug 28, 2016
Greg and Elizabeth are adventurous world travelers who have been visiting and living in various countries over the past ten years. Both insurance brokers, they're looking for a career change and a new home in San Carlos. With the help of a local broker, Greg and Elizabeth have decided to hang up their businesswear and start their own dragon fruit farm.
E18California Couple Looks for Second Life in San Carlos
Aug 28, 2016
Ron and Julie are a hardworking couple from California. They're both passionate about their jobs, but life has grown stale. After numerous trips to San Carlos, they're finally ready to leave their monotonous lives behind to live and work together in Mexico.
E19Young Family Wants to Live Beachfront in Puerto Escondido
Sep 4, 2016
Jill and Shaun are an active couple with two young sons. Although they're stuck in cold, landlocked Calgary, they've always dreamed of living the laidback surfer lifestyle. After falling in love with Puerto Escondido on a recent trip, Shaun has talked his family into taking a leap of faith and now they're on the hunt for the perfect family home on the beach.
E20Brothers Give Mom a Dream Home in Puerto Escondido
Sep 4, 2016
Brothers Kyle and Mark are on a mission to purchase a dream home in Puerto Escondido so their large Canadian clan can come together and their mom can enjoy retirement. This seven-sibling family was raised on a farm in Saskatchewan, Canada, and they're ready to find their place in paradise.
E1Long-Term Paradise
Jul 7, 2019
A couple looks for a slower pace of life in Playa del Carmen.
E2Vacation Becomes Home
Jul 7, 2019
A Colorado family moves to Mexico after spending many vacations there.
E3Working Out In Cabo San Lucas
Jul 14, 2019
A Colorado couple ditches the snow for a home in Cabo San Lucas.
E4Young Again
Jul 14, 2019
A couple moves to Puerto Aventuras to spend more time together.
E5City Living In Puerto Vallarta
Jul 21, 2019
An Alberta couple eager for change moves to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
E6Swimming Together In Tulum
Jul 21, 2019
A burned-out New Jersey couple searches for their forever home Tulum.
E7Building a New Life in Cabo San Lucas
Jul 28, 2019
A fun-loving Indiana couple relocates to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to spend more time together at the beach; they hope to find a fully-furnished, modern home with a pool, ocean views and room for company to visit.
E8Taking a Giant Leap in Tulum
Jul 28, 2019
An engaged couple with demanding jobs searches for a healthier, more laid-back lifestyle in Tulum, Mexico; with their wedding just one month away, the bride-to-be is concerned about the price of their high standards.
E9Reconnecting With Todos Santos
Aug 4, 2019
A Vancouver couple that visited Todos Santos, Mexico, while they were dating, wants to move to the place where they fell in love; their top priority is to be close to a beach for their four active kids who love the ocean.
E10Welcoming Guests in Cozumel
Aug 4, 2019
A couple from St. Louis is making the move to Cozumel, Mexico; their ideal home will need to have several bedrooms, private entrances, a swimming pool and be close to downtown and the beach.
E11Looking for a Balanced Life in Mexico
Aug 11, 2019
A California couple is ready for a new adventure in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; he wants a modern home with a contemporary style, while she loves the traditional feel of exposed brick and Mexican tiles
E12Leaving the Desert for Holbox
Aug 11, 2019
An adventurous couple is ready to escape the heat of Arizona and move to Isla Holbox in Mexico for the laid-back island lifestyle.
E13Margaritas in San Jose del Cabo
Aug 18, 2019
Indiana empty nesters are ready to ditch winter for sunny San Jose del Cabo, Mexico; they want to find a condo with an ocean view and large outdoor space.
E14Making Monkey Friends in Puerto Morelos
Aug 18, 2019
A mom of two from Edmonton, Canada, is moving to Puerto Morelos, Mexico; the children want separate rooms that are close to the beach, but mom wants to stick to her budget and have outdoor space.
E1Trading the Manhattan Hustle
Jun 7, 2020
After researching the best beaches in Mexico, a Utah couple is making the move to La Paz.
E2Doing the Research in La Paz
Jun 7, 2020
While they're both looking for ocean views, he wants a secluded property at a low price, but she's willing to spend more for a place with a big kitchen and a pool.
E3Heading to Puerto Vallarta
Jun 24, 2020
A busy couple from Sacramento, Calif., look to move back home to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; they’re focused on opening a new business and want something move-in ready with a pool and enough space in the yard to entertain.
E4The World is Yours in Huatulco
Jun 24, 2020
A couple tired of the rat race in Miami is ready for the easy life in Huatulco, Mexico; they’re looking for a condo that’s centrally located and near restaurants, and she wants an ocean view while he needs outdoor space for his plants.
E5A Pool for Everyone
Jun 29, 2020
A family of three hopes to escape the cold winters of Canada and enjoy the sunshine of Nuevo Vallarta; while mom and dad want to be near the beach, their teenage son prefers the city center; they all agree that a private pool is a must.
E6A New Beginning in Manzanillo
Jun 29, 2020
After only experiencing the Mexican city of Manzanillo through a television screen, an optimistic couple are excited to leave the cold winters of Canada behind and start their new life in paradise.
E7NFL to the Beach
Jul 20, 2020
A former NFL player wants to escape the busy Miami area for a more peaceful life in Tulum; he’s looking for a place that’s near town with plenty of room for visiting family and friends, and he’s bringing along his mom to help with the search.
E8Peace in Puerto Vallarta
Jul 20, 2020
A couple is ready to give up noisy Los Angeles for a new chapter in peaceful Puerto Vallarta; they’re seeking a home with a traditional style that has a least three bedrooms for family visits; a pool is at the top of their list of must-haves
E9The Dogs Approval in Cabo
Jul 27, 2020
A couple is eager to move to Cabo San Lucas with their beloved Chihuahua.
E10Cooking Up New Adventures
Jul 27, 2020
A Toronto couple looks to open a restaurant in Playa Del Carmen.
E11Arch Views in Cabo San Lucas
Aug 3, 2020
A newly blended family looks to get everyone under the same roof in Cabo San Lucas. Having a view of the famous Cabo arch is at the top of their list along with a home office, and they need something with plenty of space to accommodate their kids.
E12Farm Life to Beach Life
Aug 3, 2020
A couple is selling their beloved Texas family farm to purchase their dream home in Isla Mujeres. They’re looking for ocean views near the beach with plenty of outdoor space and a swimming pool for their two children.
E1Wedding Bells in Cabo San Lucas
Aug 16, 2020
E2Party of Five in Akumal
Aug 23, 2020
E3Love Nest in Tulum
Aug 30, 2020
E4Seeking a View on Isla Mujeres
Sep 6, 2020
E5Dreams of Pickleball in San Carlos
Sep 13, 2020
E6Beach or Bust
Sep 20, 2020
E7Fresh Start in Cabo San Lucas
Sep 27, 2020
E8Embracing the Beauty of San Carlos
Oct 4, 2020
E9Making Sweet Music in San Carlos
Oct 11, 2020
E10Never a Dull Moment in Playa Del Carmen
Oct 18, 2020
E1Heaven for a Family of Eleven
Feb 14, 2021
A Colorado couple with nine children searches for a family jungle retreat in Tulum. They're looking to enjoy the natural surroundings and want plenty of outdoor space, but they'll need something with enough room for their large family.
E2More Family Time in Riviera Nayarit
Feb 21, 2021
A couple looks for more family time with their daughter and searches for a home in Riviera Nayarit. Generating rental income is at the top of his list, and he doesn't mind a renovation project as well, but she prefers something they can enjoy now.
E3A Slower Pace in Manzanillo
Feb 21, 2021
A couple are tired of fighting Los Angeles traffic and look to slow down in Manzanillo; a swimming pool is an absolute must, and they're looking for a place that has a traditional style with plenty of room for friends and family who visit.
E4Split Decision in Huatulco
Feb 21, 2021
Outdoor enthusiasts from Colorado are relocating to an up-and-coming Huatulco, Mexico; a swimming pool is a must for their young son, and they're looking for an ocean view that's close to town, but finding their ideal location will be a challenge.
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