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.
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.
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Now playing Season 1, Episode 7 — Downsizing in Sayulita
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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 $500,000or maybe more, if Corey gets his way.
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 spotit 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
