Mexico Life
Mexico Life

Mexico Life (2016)

8.07 seasonsReality

From the warm Caribbean waters of Playa del Carmen to Pacific Coast destinations like Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas, we're following homebuyers in search of sun, sand and surf. Whether it's a vibrant nightlife and sizzling culinary scene or a totally secluded piece of paradise these buyers crave, local realtors will help them find the perfect property for their own slice of Mexico heaven.

📺 Seasons & Episodes

Season 120 episodes
Searching for an Active Lifestyle in the Riviera Maya

1. Searching for an Active Lifestyle in the Riviera Maya

25 min

Cathy first met Cory in Spanish class, and now more than thirty years later the couple is moving to a Spanish-speaking country. While the couple loves the summers at their home in Lake Tahoe, the winters have been too brutal. After visiting various spots on the Yucatan Peninsula over the years, the couple have decided to start a new adventure in the coastal towns of Tulum or Akumal. The couple have asked broker Judi Shaw to help them find a place with amenities to fit their active lifestyle and an ocean view for under $500,000–or maybe more, if Corey gets his way.

A New Adventure in Puerto Aventuras

2. A New Adventure in Puerto Aventuras

25 min

Mark, Michelle, and their 11-year-old daughter Alexis have faced one too many winters in Colorado and are ready to say bienvenidos a Mexico. The couple first visited the Riviera Maya on their honeymoon, and have returned as a family over the years to enjoy their favorite sights. Now that Mark is able to telecommute with his financial planning job, the family has realized Mexico can be more than a vacation spot–it can be home. With the help of broker Suzana MacDonald, Mark and Michelle can't wait to find a condo with a sea view in the resort community of Puerto Aventuras.

Two Foodies Find New Inspiration in Sayulita, Mexico

3. Two Foodies Find New Inspiration in Sayulita, Mexico

25 min

High school sweethearts Cari and Craig operate their budding artisanal vinegar business all on their own. From farming to fermenting, life on their California farm can be as exhausting as it is rewarding. For years, the sleepy surf town of Sayulita, Mexico has served as their sanctuary, inspiring them with exotic flavors, vibrant culture and world class surfing. Now they're excited to finally purchase a dream home all their own, and it's up to local agent Gabriel Gallegos to help them find their slice of Sayulita paradise.

Modern Versus Traditional in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

4. Modern Versus Traditional in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

25 min

Randy and Erica have been together for more than a decade, and while their love is still very much alive, they're excited to reconnect in their dream location. Randy has been going to Puerto Vallarta on family vacations for years, and after taking Erica there when they first started dating, she instantly fell in love. With Randy's ability to work remotely, they're ready to make it their permanent home with the help of broker Taniel Chemsian. Active and super athletic, Randy and Erica are looking forward to morning workouts on the Mexico beach and nights spent dancing on the Malecon.

Soaking Up the Sun in Cabo

5. Soaking Up the Sun in Cabo

25 min

After years of living in humid and hectic Florida, Brian and Terry are ready to find a drier climate in Mexico. The couple needs a home for the whole family, which includes Terry's mom and their dogs. Brian and Terry are at odds over whether they want new construction or a fixer-upper, but they agree that they want a large yard, a pool and spectacular ocean views.

Colorado Pair Seeks Cabo Sun

6. Colorado Pair Seeks Cabo Sun

25 min

Both Adam and Florencia grew up near the ocean - Florencia in Argentina and Adam in California. For work reasons, they settled in landlocked Colorado, but they never let go of their oceanfront dream. A cruise to Cabo propelled them to finally make the move, and they're on a hunt to find a condo that fits both their home and work life

Downsizing in Sayulita

7. Downsizing in Sayulita

25 min

After spending years commuting in the San Francisco Bay area, Jim and Diane have transitioned to an online business and are ready to run their company from a more relaxed environment. During a trip to Sayulita, Jim realized it was the perfect place for the couple to start a new life, so they're searching for a home with a pool, a palapa and ocean views.

Cultures Collide in Sayulita

8. Cultures Collide in Sayulita

25 min

Well-traveled couple Olga and Robert, both originally from Poland, have spent most of their lives in the US. They love learning about different cultures and want their kids exposed to a different way of life. After a harsh winter in Colorado, they decide it's time to move to Sayulita and hope to find a traditional Mexican home for their big family.

Fit Living in Playa del Carmen

9. Fit Living in Playa del Carmen

25 min

Jaret, originally from Canada, met Danielle during a trip to Texas with friends. Feeling an instant connection, they dated long-distance until Danielle decided to move up to Canada. After enduring a rough winter together, the active couple decided now is the time to move somewhere warm and hope to find a condo near the beach and in the heart of the city.

Kansas Attorneys Find New Life in Cozumel

10. Kansas Attorneys Find New Life in Cozumel

25 min

Joni and Karan run a criminal defense law firm in Kansas. While their careers are thriving, they are feeling burnt out. With hopes to start a new life and spend more time with their two children, this young couple has decided to make the move to their favorite vacation spot, Cozumel.

Trading Rainy Seattle for Sunny Cabo San Lucas

11. Trading Rainy Seattle for Sunny Cabo San Lucas

25 min

Consultant Burju and real estate broker James have been working from home in rainy Washington and are looking to soak up the sun in Cabo San Lucas. But the couple is at odds over their new dream home. They must somehow balance their different demands -- house vs. condo, beachfront vs. golf course community, all within their budget.

From Cali to Cabo San Lucas

12. From Cali to Cabo San Lucas

25 min

April and Abdul met as single parents on a blind date. Now a married couple with five daughters, the Harris family wants a slower pace of life and the ability to spend more time together in Cabo San Lucas. On their wish list is a home with a view and a pool that allows them to take advantage of all that Cabo San Lucas has to offer.

Taste of New Life in Manzanillo

13. Taste of New Life in Manzanillo

25 min

Fernando and Mary met as teenagers while working at a restaurant in California. They soon married, started a family and opened their own Mexican restaurant. When the stress of the job started to wear them down, they decided it was time to relocate to the quiet seaport city of Manzanillo, Mexico, and find a home with enough room to entertain guests.

Young Family Finds Paradise in Manzanillo

14. Young Family Finds Paradise in Manzanillo

25 min

For Justin and Rachel, it was love at first sight. Not only with each other, but with Manzanillo, Mexico, as well. After one visit to this hidden gem, the young couple has decided to ditch the snowy Canadian winters and raise their newborn son in the year-round sunshine of Manzanillo.

Family of Five Seeks Oceanfront Home in Akumal

15. Family of Five Seeks Oceanfront Home in Akumal

25 min

Marc and Casey first met in high school at their summer job. Twenty years later they're ready to move their three kids from New Braunfels, Texas, to Akumal. The couple is searching for a single-family beachfront home with a pool and a great view for under $500,000, a tall order in a hot real estate market.

Family of Five Returns to Mom's Roots in Tulum

16. Family of Five Returns to Mom's Roots in Tulum

25 min

Ruth and Tim met at work 10 years ago in Chicago. Ruth is of Mexican descent and has fond memories of traveling with her grandparents to their hometown in Veracruz. It's important to Ruth that her children have the same appreciation of their culture, so she and Tim are on the hunt to find the perfect home in Tulum.

Couple Looks for a Farm in San Carlos

17. Couple Looks for a Farm in San Carlos

25 min

Greg and Elizabeth are adventurous world travelers who have been visiting and living in various countries over the past ten years. Both insurance brokers, they're looking for a career change and a new home in San Carlos. With the help of a local broker, Greg and Elizabeth have decided to hang up their businesswear and start their own dragon fruit farm.

California Couple Looks for Second Life in San Carlos

18. California Couple Looks for Second Life in San Carlos

25 min

Ron and Julie are a hardworking couple from California. They're both passionate about their jobs, but life has grown stale. After numerous trips to San Carlos, they're finally ready to leave their monotonous lives behind to live and work together in Mexico.

Young Family Wants to Live Beachfront in Puerto Escondido

19. Young Family Wants to Live Beachfront in Puerto Escondido

25 min

Jill and Shaun are an active couple with two young sons. Although they're stuck in cold, landlocked Calgary, they've always dreamed of living the laidback surfer lifestyle. After falling in love with Puerto Escondido on a recent trip, Shaun has talked his family into taking a leap of faith and now they're on the hunt for the perfect family home on the beach.

Brothers Give Mom a Dream Home in Puerto Escondido

20. Brothers Give Mom a Dream Home in Puerto Escondido

25 min

Brothers Kyle and Mark are on a mission to purchase a dream home in Puerto Escondido so their large Canadian clan can come together and their mom can enjoy retirement. This seven-sibling family was raised on a farm in Saskatchewan, Canada, and they're ready to find their place in paradise.

Season 20 episodes
Season 30 episodes
Season 414 episodes
Long-Term Paradise

1. Long-Term Paradise

25 min

A couple looks for a slower pace of life in Playa del Carmen.

Vacation Becomes Home

2. Vacation Becomes Home

25 min

A Colorado family moves to Mexico after spending many vacations there.

Working Out In Cabo San Lucas

3. Working Out In Cabo San Lucas

25 min

A Colorado couple ditches the snow for a home in Cabo San Lucas.

Young Again

4. Young Again

25 min

A couple moves to Puerto Aventuras to spend more time together.

City Living In Puerto Vallarta

5. City Living In Puerto Vallarta

25 min

An Alberta couple eager for change moves to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Swimming Together In Tulum

6. Swimming Together In Tulum

25 min

A burned-out New Jersey couple searches for their forever home Tulum.

Building a New Life in Cabo San Lucas

7. Building a New Life in Cabo San Lucas

25 min

A fun-loving Indiana couple relocates to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to spend more time together at the beach; they hope to find a fully-furnished, modern home with a pool, ocean views and room for company to visit.

Taking a Giant Leap in Tulum

8. Taking a Giant Leap in Tulum

25 min

An engaged couple with demanding jobs searches for a healthier, more laid-back lifestyle in Tulum, Mexico; with their wedding just one month away, the bride-to-be is concerned about the price of their high standards.

Reconnecting With Todos Santos

9. Reconnecting With Todos Santos

25 min

A Vancouver couple that visited Todos Santos, Mexico, while they were dating, wants to move to the place where they fell in love; their top priority is to be close to a beach for their four active kids who love the ocean.

Welcoming Guests in Cozumel

10. Welcoming Guests in Cozumel

25 min

A couple from St. Louis is making the move to Cozumel, Mexico; their ideal home will need to have several bedrooms, private entrances, a swimming pool and be close to downtown and the beach.

Looking for a Balanced Life in Mexico

11. Looking for a Balanced Life in Mexico

25 min

A California couple is ready for a new adventure in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; he wants a modern home with a contemporary style, while she loves the traditional feel of exposed brick and Mexican tiles

Leaving the Desert for Holbox

12. Leaving the Desert for Holbox

25 min

An adventurous couple is ready to escape the heat of Arizona and move to Isla Holbox in Mexico for the laid-back island lifestyle.

Margaritas in San Jose del Cabo

13. Margaritas in San Jose del Cabo

25 min

Indiana empty nesters are ready to ditch winter for sunny San Jose del Cabo, Mexico; they want to find a condo with an ocean view and large outdoor space.

Making Monkey Friends in Puerto Morelos

14. Making Monkey Friends in Puerto Morelos

25 min

A mom of two from Edmonton, Canada, is moving to Puerto Morelos, Mexico; the children want separate rooms that are close to the beach, but mom wants to stick to her budget and have outdoor space.

Season 512 episodes
Trading the Manhattan Hustle

1. Trading the Manhattan Hustle

25 min

After researching the best beaches in Mexico, a Utah couple is making the move to La Paz.

Doing the Research in La Paz

2. Doing the Research in La Paz

25 min

While they're both looking for ocean views, he wants a secluded property at a low price, but she's willing to spend more for a place with a big kitchen and a pool.

Heading to Puerto Vallarta

3. Heading to Puerto Vallarta

25 min

A busy couple from Sacramento, Calif., look to move back home to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; they’re focused on opening a new business and want something move-in ready with a pool and enough space in the yard to entertain.

The World is Yours in Huatulco

4. The World is Yours in Huatulco

25 min

A couple tired of the rat race in Miami is ready for the easy life in Huatulco, Mexico; they’re looking for a condo that’s centrally located and near restaurants, and she wants an ocean view while he needs outdoor space for his plants.

A Pool for Everyone

5. A Pool for Everyone

25 min

A family of three hopes to escape the cold winters of Canada and enjoy the sunshine of Nuevo Vallarta; while mom and dad want to be near the beach, their teenage son prefers the city center; they all agree that a private pool is a must.

A New Beginning in Manzanillo

6. A New Beginning in Manzanillo

25 min

After only experiencing the Mexican city of Manzanillo through a television screen, an optimistic couple are excited to leave the cold winters of Canada behind and start their new life in paradise.

NFL to the Beach

7. NFL to the Beach

25 min

A former NFL player wants to escape the busy Miami area for a more peaceful life in Tulum; he’s looking for a place that’s near town with plenty of room for visiting family and friends, and he’s bringing along his mom to help with the search.

Peace in Puerto Vallarta

8. Peace in Puerto Vallarta

25 min

A couple is ready to give up noisy Los Angeles for a new chapter in peaceful Puerto Vallarta; they’re seeking a home with a traditional style that has a least three bedrooms for family visits; a pool is at the top of their list of must-haves

The Dogs Approval in Cabo

9. The Dogs Approval in Cabo

25 min

A couple is eager to move to Cabo San Lucas with their beloved Chihuahua.

Cooking Up New Adventures

10. Cooking Up New Adventures

25 min

A Toronto couple looks to open a restaurant in Playa Del Carmen.

Arch Views in Cabo San Lucas

11. Arch Views in Cabo San Lucas

25 min

A newly blended family looks to get everyone under the same roof in Cabo San Lucas. Having a view of the famous Cabo arch is at the top of their list along with a home office, and they need something with plenty of space to accommodate their kids.

Farm Life to Beach Life

12. Farm Life to Beach Life

25 min

A couple is selling their beloved Texas family farm to purchase their dream home in Isla Mujeres. They’re looking for ocean views near the beach with plenty of outdoor space and a swimming pool for their two children.

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