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  San Miguel de Allende is a welcoming community for foreign nationals. As an American expat, communicating with people will be the least of your concerns since many locals are good English speakers. The healthcare professionals in the city are also fluent in English — so you can be confident that you will be in good hands if you need medical services or treatment when you are in Mexico. If you are planning on living in San Miguel de Allende for more than six months, though, we recommend securing private global health insurance. Here are seven reasons why: Most American health insurance policies provide little or no coverage for American expats in San Miguel de Allende. It is best to get a private Mexican insurance policy to stay protected from the unexpected. Private health insurance covers you at private healthcare facilities in San Miguel de Allende and allows you to pick your own health care provider. Private hospitals have shorter wait ti...

Thousands of American tourists drive to the resort city of Cabo San Lucas (or Cabo) every year. If you are up for a road trip, driving to Cabo will give you the freedom to explore more of Mexico's Baja California peninsula and get around the picturesque town on your own. Here are some travel essentials to keep in mind for your Cabo San Lucas road trip. Is it easy to drive to Cabo? It is very easy to drive to Cabo. The straight drive from San Diego to Cabo is 1026 miles long and should take about 20 hours in regular traffic. Most drivers, though, spread this out across at least two days. While driving straight to Cabo is the most affordable option, there are several fantastic stops along the route. Examples include Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico's premier wine region and top places like Pacific Southwest Railway Museum or the party town of Rosarito as well as Loreto which is a world-renowned for aquatic sea life and whale watching, and of course La Paz, the vibrant capital ...