My American Dream is in Mexico: Karla

Published December 12, 2024

In our series “My American Dream is in Mexico,” we explore the growing trend of Mexican-Americans reclaiming their heritage by choosing to live in Mexico. But the story of Karla Parra stands out in unexpected ways. Raised between idyllic seaside towns like Cozumel, Chetumal, and Manzanillo, Karla’s childhood straddled two worlds — a Mexican father, an American mother, and a home life infused with both cultures. Her father’s career kept them on the move, shaping her love for a nomadic lifestyle.

Years later, in the heart of Corporate America, Karla realized she missed that freedom. Trading her high-powered job for van life with her husband, she embarked on a journey of adventure and self-discovery that eventually led her back to Mexico — not to reclaim something lost, but to build something entirely her own: a values-driven life rooted in freedom, creativity, and the bicultural identity she’s embraced all along.

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