Things worth writing down
What we learn while buying, selling and restoring houses here. Paperwork explained plainly, builders we trust, and the odd note about the town itself.
Why I Love Living Here!
After West London, Ibiza, Hong Kong and Bali, San Cristóbal is the place I chose to stay. The people, the culture, the cost of living — a personal list of why it became home.
Read the note
Off gridReady to Go Off-Grid?
Why building an off-grid home near San Cristóbal turned out to be so much easier than in Tulum — fertile land, a gentle climate, no scary wildlife, and a build that took about 18 months.
Buying in MexicoI've Found a Property… What Happens Next?
From the Nota Simple to the Arras contract to signing the Escritura at the notary — a plain walk-through of how a property purchase actually works here, step by step.
Buying in MexicoWhat to know before buying a house in San Cristóbal
The paperwork is different here, the timelines move at their own pace, and the notario does more than you'd expect. Here's what we wish we'd known.
New houses, new notes, and whatever the weather is doing to the roofs.