A dream come true for some is the opportunity to live in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit. Relocating to one of Mexico’s most remarkable locations is a lifestyle change that few are able to experience and can be a significant change to your life. If you are coming from a foreign country like the United States or Canada a move like this can be a very challenging experience for all.
Set out below are some useful tips to help you settle in when you arrive in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit.
Where are you going to live?
During your first week or so after relocating to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, if you don’t have any friends or family to move in with, it may be advisable to stay in a cheap hotel or a short term rental. This will help you to get used to your new surroundings and give you time to figure out exactly where you will be working and, more importantly help you decide where you would like to live. You really need to be in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit while trying to find a place to live. Viewing properties and gathering information from other expats can help you find your perfect home upon relocation.
Making your property a home
When you have found your ideal property upon relocating to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, getting, furnishing it can be very exciting. There are numerous interior design stores opening all the time, but to find great deals, original furniture, artwork and great choice you may need to go to Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco. Bringing your furniture with you from your home country is another alternative.
Education system when relocating with Children
If you have come to live in Puerto Vallarta with your children, relocating can be particularly challenging, but still lots of fun. It is very important that you get them back into their normal routine as soon as you can after relocating to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit. For anyone coming over from countries outside of Mexico, there are many bilingual schools, mostly private, to choose from. There are also some fantastic public schools that are available for the Mexican nationals. One thing to concentrate on is to clarify where your child’s school is located as this will have a bearing on where you should live.
Money
As a foreigner, getting a job in Puerto Vallarta or Riviera Nayarit can be difficult. Getting a job with a decent salary is more of a problem. You should therefore make sure that you have some savings to live on whilst relocating to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit and looking for employment. With the cost of living much lower in Mexico, it is possible to live on a basis pension from the USA, Canada or Europe.
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