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Ulrich Baer

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Ulrich Baer is an author, freelance writer, and experienced traveler. His work focuses on the myriad ways history manifests itself in contemporary culture and architecture. After completing his MFA in Literary Arts at Brown University, he began exploring different regions of the world and currently calls Mexico home.
The colorful MÉRIDA letters on the Plaza Grande, the cathedral towers behind: the heart of living in Mérida
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Consider Mérida for Coastal Beauty and the Vital Maya Culture of the Yucatán

If you’re searching for a distinctive locale in Mexico where daily life unfolds against a backdrop of vital historical traditions and colorful colonial architecture, trek south to Mérida. The Yucatán…
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Hillside neighborhood in Mexico with white villas, palm trees, and lush vegetation overlooking the city
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Consider Cuernavaca for Eternal Spring Living

Checked and current, 10 September 2026. The rents are right. A one-bedroom in Cuernavaca measures about $421 in the centre and about $355 outside it, both inside the $350 to…
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The bright yellow clock tower of the Xalapa Cathedral against a blue sky, representing the city's rich culture and history for potential expats.
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Could Xalapa Be Mexico’s Best-Kept Cultural Secret?

Checked 11 September 2026. We tried to verify the rents below and could not, and the reason is worth stating: no cost-of-living dataset we can reach holds any data for…
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San Cristóbal de las Casas
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Considering Mexico? Try San Cristóbal de las Casas

A Land Where Time Still Breathes If you’re looking for a place in Mexico that feels both timeless and vivid—where misty mountains frame cobblestone streets and Mayan traditions blend with…
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Top 10 Things to Know if You’re Moving to Mexico

Mexico, the beating heart of Latin America, is a country of dazzling contrasts and incredible diversity. From the brightly colored streets of colonial towns like San Miguel de Allende, to…
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Mexican Passport - Canje process for Gaining Residency in Mexico
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Gaining Residency in Mexico

Checked 10 September 2026. None of the figures in this guide could be verified, and that matters more here than usual. The income and savings thresholds below, the roughly $4,083…
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Remedios Church in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico
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Moving to Mexico? Consider Puebla

If you’re looking for a vibrant, culturally rich, and surprisingly affordable city to explore or retire to in Mexico, skip the crowds of major tourist destinations like Mexico City and…
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Relojes Centenario in Zacatlán de las Manzanas, Mexico.
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Keeping Time in Zacatlán de las Manzanas

Nestled in the Sierra Norte mountains of Puebla, Mexico, Zacatlán de las Manzanas is a small Mexican town that often flies under the radar. However, for visitors exploring the state…
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