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A little competition never hurt anyone, right? Well, except the viral Power Slap videos going around on social media – that’s a different level of pain!
When it comes to top destinations for digital nomads, it seems there’s a friendly rivalry across the world to become the best hosts for the remote worker craze.
Other than the dreaded fine print of obtaining visas, a backpack, a passport, and a laptop are often all you need to make your base wherever you’d like,
The good news is Mexico has become one of the friendliest remote workers who passionately explore the world and offer so many cool places to experience.
Speaking of competition, the folks at Mexico Daily News are publishing a series of articles revealing the top destinations for digital nomads in Mexico, but why wait?
We decided to go ahead and unveil 3 lesser-known Mexican destinations growing in popularity for digital nomads.
Queretaro: A Lesser Known Cultural Gem
The risk digital nomads face going somewhere relatively unknown is the fear of boredom. Wondering if there is enough to keep yourself entertained is more than valid.
Queretaro is jam-packed with goodies and quite an underrated cultural destination. Making it even more appealing is the fact U.S. travelers can fly nonstop here:
- Chicago (ORD) – Volaris
- Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – American
- Detroit (DTW) – Aeromexico
- Houston (IAH) – United, Viva Aerobus
- San Antonio (SAT) – Viva Aerobus
Queretaro’s digital nomad community is growing and well-equipped to accommodate remote workers needing to complete their tasks to fund their unique lifestyle.
There are multiple co-working spaces scattered throughout the city with el27Coworking holding the highest rating on Google with 4.9/5 stars.
Between Zoom meetings, nomads can explore the historic sites ranging from the eye-popping Church of St. Francis of Assisi to the delightful streets of UNESCO-protected Old Town for shopping and local eats like mouthwatering Enchiladas Queretanas.
According to Nomad List, Queretaro is ranked “Affordable” with a total budget under $2000 per month. Plus, with any extra savings you can take fun day trips to Mexico City just 3 hours away!’
Forget Puerto Vallarta! Venture Up The Coast To Quaint San Pancho
Puerto Vallarta has found itself in good company with the likes of Cancun, Los Cabos, and Mexico City consistently rounding out the most visited destinations in the country.
While digital nomads can certainly find their niche here, going up the coast for a quieter, more laid-back retreat certainly has its own appeal.
San Pancho (also referred to as San Francisco) is up the coast just past popular beach towns Punta Mita and Sayulita, where it’s making a name for itself among digital nomads with a growing community of foreigners.
The downside is that it’s not quite up to snuff in the co-working department. The town is still developing its newfound identity as a remote worker haven.
The good news is that places like the Ciye Hotel offer a breezy, open-air co-working space without having to be a guest!
You can also opt to work with a savory cup of Mexican coffee from Lártesana.
Those seeking chill beach vibes without the crowds will feel right at home making San Pancho their base, and it won’t break the bank either.
Long-term serviced apartments on Airbnb are as low as $800 per month smack dab in the center of town.
Oaxaca’s Blissful Beach Town: Mazunte
Oaxaca has soared to new heights, especially in the world of digital nomads. Both the city itself and the entire state of Oaxaca have seen remote workers flock to their historic streets and stunning coastlines.
Between Puerto Escondido and Huatulco, amongst other small blips of beach towns on the map, Oaxaca is one of the most sought-after regions of Mexico for digital nomads to make their base.
Mazunte is the latest, a small unsuspecting surfer town where you can take on the ‘work smarter, not harder’ approach in this small sliver of paradise.
Like San Pancho, it’s in the development stages of embracing its new identity. Your best bet for work is visiting a local cafe or the neighboring town of Zipolite for the nearest co-working office.
Apartments can be pricier than San Pancho, but HostelWorld has listings from $9 -$35.
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