Why Mexico
Same time zones as the US, fiber internet in every major city, low cost of living, friendly visa rules, great food and an established expat community.
Best cities
- Mexico City — biggest scene, highest cost
- Playa del Carmen — beach + nomads + flights to Cancún
- Tulum — Instagram capital, expensive, sketchier internet
- Mérida — quiet, safe, increasingly popular
- Oaxaca — culture-first, cheaper
Internet
Fiber 100–500 Mbps is standard in CDMX, Mérida, Playa del Carmen, Guadalajara and Monterrey. Tulum and smaller towns can be slower and patchier.
Time zones
Mexico City is on Central Time (CT). The Yucatán is on Eastern Time (ET) since 2023. Baja California Norte is on Pacific Time (PT).
Visas
Most nomads use a Temporary Resident visa (see our digital nomad visa guide).