It seems that each year, a larger number of Americans start living in Mexico. Canadians come too. Although the seasonal snowbird population accounts for a lot of the numbers around Lake Chapala, San Miguel de Allende, Mazatlan, and other places, many foreigners take up residence here. Of course, visiting family back home may pull them away at times, or perhaps the impulse to shop, but they become residents of Mexico.

As the largest protected area in the Mayan Riviera and esteemed UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sian Ka’an has been the region’s premier nature and outdoor recreation destination since it opened 20 years ago. With nearly one-third of Mexico’s Caribbean coast dominated by the park, there is also no shortage of nature to explore. Located just south of Cancun near the ancient city of Tulum, Sian Ka’an offers some of the best daytrip opportunities for tourists staying in Cancun.

Deep in the rainforest of the Sierra Madre Mountains, one of the world’s last remaining indigenous cultures continues to practice their unique customs. For centuries, the Huichol Indians have resided in isolation, resisting the influences of the modern world. As home to many famous Huichol artists and just a short flight from the ancient villages, Puerto Vallarta has long been the best destination to experience Huichol culture. Each year, adventurous tourists visit the Huichol not only in the streets of Puerto Vallarta, but in their mountain villages for a chance to observe a truly distinctive civilization.