Moving to Tepoztlán can open up an exciting lifestyle change. But it requires proper planning. For example, I made three vacation visits before deciding to move here. Please do not rent or buy property sight unseen or without ever having been in Mexico. If you do, you are asking for trouble. If you follow the guidelines in this article, you...
Read MoreIn this continuing monthly series on neighborhoods of Tepoztlán, I feature one of my favorites, Barrio San Pedro. I lived there from 2007-2008, and enjoyed the relative coolness and proximity to the National Forest and trails, while, at the same time, it's only a half-hour downhill walk to the center of Tepoztlán. And, it was a comparatively...
Read MoreColonia Valle de Atongo (pronounced "Ba-yea de Ah-ton-go"), is the largest of the neighborhoods in Tepoztlán. It is also the wealthiest. Only a very small part of it is businesses. The major portion is residential, with very large estates behind high walls, often with gorgeous flower overhangs, mostly bougainvillea. This article is the third in...
Read MoreIxcatapec is a pueblo (town) within the larger municipality of Tepoztlán. Tepoztlán's population is 60,000, while Ixcatapec has 800 residents. This town is one of the "up-and-coming" neighborhoods with many expat transplants and businesses to cater to their tastes. Ixcatapec in Nahuatl means: "the hill with sheep, or
Read MoreTepoztlán, known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant cultural scene, is a small town located in the state of Morelos, Mexico. It’s famous for its mystical charm, historical significance, and as a hub for wellness and spiritual retreats. With a population of around 50,000, it attracts tourists, digital nomads, and expats from all over the...
Read MorePerhaps the variety of music is one of the attributes that draw people from other countries to relocate to Mexico. I was drawn by the culture of family and community, instead of work and shopping that predominates in the US. The glue that holds together the community are its fiestas, and that includes music. Here we'll explore how music is...
Read MoreTepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. A rattlesnake on a woods trail. In this article we will take a look at the local fauna, both wild and domestic. Humans and animals like living here because of the temperate climate. Due to the high elevation, the temperature is comfortable all year. And the volcanic-deposited soil is excellent for growing the plants...
Read MoreSan Cristóbal, Chiapas, Mexico. The main church at the town center, where many streets, like this one, are for foot traffic only. San Cristóbal de las Casas, in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas, is a pueblo mágico, as is Tepoztlán. A friend and I decided to spend ten days there, to get away from the heat in Tepoz, which has increased over...
Read MoreTepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. A weekend on Avenida Tepozteco, a main street in Tepoztlán. Photo by author Unlike the US, a lot of life in Mexico happens in the streets. And Tepoztlán is no exception. Here we visit some main streets and side streets. We will see tourists and street booths that serve them. And we will enjoy street arts and culture,...
Read MoreTepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. View from the terrace in Colonia Atongo. Photo by author Valle de Atongo, the largest and wealthiest section of the Tepoztlán metropolitan area, sits at its northeast boundary. I was fortunate to be the live-in security for two weeks while the tenant was away. Here is a prior blog on Atongo. For me, the main benefit,...
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