Journalist and author of Why We Left: An Anthology of American Women Expats, Janet Blaser, joins us to share her experience living in Mazatlán, Mexico for the past 15 years. What sets Mazatlán apart from more popular cities like Puerto Vallarta is that tourism is not its main industry. For about 100 years, Mazatlán has been known as a port city and, interestingly, its tuna industry. Along the coastline there is the malecon or boardwalk for jogging, biking, and shopping at the many plazas. The malecon is also the location of many annual events and festivities such as international marathons and carnivals. In addition to the stunning culture, Janet dives into the affordability, safety, joys and challenges of living in Mazatlán, Mexico.
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What’s in this episode?
0:00 What’s in this episode
2:25 Janet’s inspiration to move to Mexico
4:01 Culture in Mazatlán
5:01 Moving and timing
6:12 Where is Mazatlán
7:21 Beaches and ports in Mazatlán
7:45 Malecon and festivities
8:47 Why Janet loves Mazatlán
9:56 Affordability of living in Mazatlán
12:56 Electricity cost
14:30 Water and gas cost
15:02 Affordable dental care
15:34 Trash pick up and recycling
15:57 Documents for renting an apartment
17:40 Janet’s current apartment
19:42 Safety and living as a single woman
23:30 Where to do your research
24:33 Challenges of living in Mazatlán
31:30 Driving over the border of Mexico
34:39 Who would love living Mazatlán
37:55 Janet’s book: Why We Left: An Anthology of American Women Expats
What you will learn:
- What makes Mazatlán different from other cities
- Location and culture in Mazatlán
- Affordability of living in Mazatlán
- Documentation needed for renting an apartment
- Safety of living in Mazatlán
- Challenges of living in Mexico