{"id":2546,"date":"2022-04-21T15:04:15","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T07:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.lat\/blog\/?p=2546"},"modified":"2024-04-30T11:45:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T03:45:51","slug":"your-short-guide-to-expat-boaters-in-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.lat\/blog\/your-short-guide-to-expat-boaters-in-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Your short guide to expat boaters in Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"

While there is much to read about expats who live in Mexico, it\u2019s far less common to stumble upon an article that talks about the country\u2019s expat subcultures. One subculture, in particular, is rarely discussed, as Mexico News Daily<\/a> recently brought to light, and that is expat boaters in Mexico. As the name suggests, life in Mexico for these expats is centered around their boats. This Pacific Prime Latin America<\/a> article explores the expat \u201cboat people\u201d in Mexico for those who are curious.<\/p>\n

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The lowdown on Mexico\u2019s expat boaters<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s easy to see why boaters are attracted to the country\u2019s coastlines. After all, most of these boat folk come from either the US or Canada. They may spend some or all of their time on Mexico\u2019s waters and follow the same tax and immigration procedures as those who live on land. One thing that stands out with the expat boaters that are drawn to Mexico is their diversity. They can be twenty-something on their first tiny vessel or a wealthy retiree who practically lives in a mansion that floats.<\/p>\n

Where is expat boating culture in Mexico the strongest?<\/h2>\n

Regardless of what type of boat they have, the majority of boaters tend to gravitate towards the same areas of Mexico. Some of the best areas for boating in Mexico, especially if you\u2019re after expat boating culture, are on the northwest coast. This region stretches from Puerto Vallarta in a northward direction and includes Baja. It\u2019s especially popular because of its close proximity to the US and Canada\u2019s west coasts.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, it also features stunning land and seascapes. This includes the Gulf of California (or the Sea of Cortez), which was famously coined \u201cthe world\u2019s aquarium\u201d<\/a> by Jacques Cousteau. Diving and snorkeling sites are accessible by boat, boasting impressive rock formations, shipwrecks, and marine life. Here you can see everything from whale sharks and sea lions to oceanic giant mantas and whales.<\/p>\n

Popular marinas in Mexico<\/h3>\n

If being part of Mexico\u2019s boating community sounds exciting, the marinas you should know about include:<\/p>\n