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[suite1718]

I've been doing quite a bit of research on where to head this August, and three places had originally caught my eye. Manzanillo, Oaxaca City, and Merida (I know, very spread out haha). I would prefer the location of Merida to the others. Oaxaca City has gotten excellent reviews by this site, and everything I've read about it but seems almost to quite for me. Manzanillo caught my eye when it was rated one of the best places to live in Mexico in something I read while researching.

The laid back nature of Merida and Oaxaca City (again, based on what I've read) are exactly what I'm looking for - part of the time. Although this is probably a tall order to fill, are any of the cities (or any nearby ones) home to a large amount of 20 somethings? By way of a university or otherwise?

I'm fresh out of undergrad, looking to work for a year or two before law school, and would love to find some locals of similar age. I'm used to working hard and then unwinding on the weekends. I don't need to let hell break loose, but I'd really like to soak up the culture during the week, and then go out with the 20 something crowd on the weekend.

Again, I know this is probably quite a tough question, but this board has been incredibly helpful with everything I've had questions about (which I thank you for). Any suggestions?

[MELEE]

I'm just pulling this out of the air, but I think like half the country is under 30. Every Mexican city has a large number of 20 somethings.

But that doesn't mean you will find what you are looking for. Not as many young people go away to university as do in the US. More choose schools that allow them to live at home, or sometimes in a city where another relative lives and they move in with that relative for the duration of university. Also expect the maturity levels to be lower than in the US or Canada. You might find that people your age seem more like high schoolers to you.

And lastly, don't knock Mexico City until you've tried it. I wouldn't enjoy living there, but it kind of sounds like you might.

[suite1718]