- Francois Bertrand
The last InterNations event was just great: I had some very nice chats with fellow expats (even Canadians like me) in Mexico City.
Living in Leon
Leon is an important city in Guanajuato, Mexico, and is nicknamed ‘The Shoe Capital’ because of its reputation as a producer of leather goods, including shoes. The city is a popular place to live in Mexico for a range of factors including affordable cost of living, excellent transport links, a great climate as well as being a busy center for tourism. The city has a number of attractions and sights to see, and expats living in Leon will, for example, be able to take advantage of visiting the magnificent Basilica Cathedral of Our Holy Mother of the Light, which was designed with both Baroque and Neo Classic influences, as well as the Expiatory Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus featuring a striking Neo Gothic design which is influenced by the designs of medieval European cathedrals. Leon has a diverse culture and is known for being a great location for entertainment, arts and leisure, with popular sports in Leon including soccer, basketball and tennis.
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Moving to Leon
Expats moving to Leon will find that it has a warm climate, like the rest of Mexico, and tends to be dry with little rain, which usually occurs over the summer months. Leon is known for being a more affordable place to live than other major cities in Mexico, as well as having a diverse range of schools. There are a number of universities also present in Leon, including the University of Guanajuato and the Leon Institute of Technology. Any expatriate moving to Leon will also be glad to hear that public transport in Leon is highly regarded, proving to be sustainable and cost effective. There is also an emphasis on public transport being more environmentally friendly, and in this vein expats living in Leon will also be able to use an extensive cycle network. For more information on moving to Leon, expatriates should join the InterNations community, where they can connect, socialize and network with fellow expats who may even be able to provide information about Leon or Mexico in general.
Working in Leon
The major employer in Leon is the leather industry, as it is a major exporter of leather goods such as shoes and accessories. As a result, there are many industrial parks and buildings dedicated to this industry. Other employers in the city where expats in Leon may be able to find work include the automotive industry, which has seen major development in recent years, as well as other areas such as retail, the hotel industry, entertainment arts and more. There are also opportunities to work in education and research at one of the city’s many university institutions. Any expatriate working in Leon may be able to gain valuable insights into sourcing work opportunities as well as general living in Leon by signing up on InterNations and thus joining a community where thousands of members from all over the world share information and advice.
- Francois Bertrand
The last InterNations event was just great: I had some very nice chats with fellow expats (even Canadians like me) in Mexico City.
- Barbara Melington
With InterNations, we had the chance to find a good bi-lingual school for our children in Mexico. They are gonna grow up as true 'third-culture kids'!
