A million U.S. and Canadian citizens already call Mexico home. In terms of numbers, Mexico is the most popular expat destination for North Americans in the world.

International Living began publishing its Mexico Owner’s Manual in 2002 to help potential expats research and understand everything Mexico has to offer as a retirement and investment destination. The manual has become so popular that International Living has just released a newly revised and updated version for 2010.

The 2010 Mexico Owner’s Manual contains 214 pages of current information on Mexico divided into 13 chapters and four appendices. Included in the updated manual are chapters on:

• Why investing in Mexico makes sense right now
• The best places in Mexico to buy real estate
• A step-by-step guide to buying property in Mexico
• Visa and residency options for foreigners in Mexico
• A guide to Mexico’s health care system
• How to move your family, pets, and household goods to Mexico
• Cost of living estimates with sample monthly budget

Also included are key business and legal contacts throughout Mexico, a brief history of Mexico, and a list of Frequently Asked Questions that cover everything from the best way to rent a car and pay utility bills to starting a bank account and getting title insurance.

The 2010 edition of the Mexico Owner’s Manual has been completely revised and updated by Glynna Prentice, Mexico Editor for International Living. Prentice lives in Campeche, Mexico, and travels extensively throughout the country gathering information on the best lifestyle, retirement and investment options that Mexico has to offer.