Mark LeGeros on his bicycle in Mexico
Mark LeGeros, pictured on his bike, loves living in Mexico.
  • Mark LeGeros moved from Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to retire affordably.
  • Retiring abroad can be cost-effective, but it requires cultural curiosity and adaptation.
  • LeGeros emphasized that movers must respect the importance of community and local culture.

Eleven years ago, Mark LeGeros made a big change: The now-65-year-old moved from Minneapolis to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.