Mérida Vs. San Miguel De Allende

6 Key Differences Between These Mexican Expat Favorites

Published November 6, 2022

With more than a million expats calling it home, Mexico is the runaway #1 choice for North Americans who want to retire abroad. And why not? The cost of living is quite low. Temperatures are never cold. World-class, affordable healthcare is available in major cities. Bordering the United States, short flights are inexpensive and plentiful (heck, you can even drive there!).

The country’s huge size provides a smorgasbord of living choices, from beachfront to mountains, and major metropolises to rural villages. For those seeking to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of a colonial city, two favorites stand out: Mérida and San Miguel de Allende.

That’s not just us saying so. The Readers’ Choice Awards of Condé Nast Traveler just named San Miguel the world’s best small city for the third year in a row, while Mérida was chosen as the fourth best big city. Wow!

Having spent weeks in each place, we enthusiastically affirm that the accolades are well deserved. Plus, both are consistently ranked among the safest places in Mexico.

Nevertheless, these two beautiful expat havens are very different, so let’s dive in and figure out which could be best for you.

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