Everyone deserves a freer, more joyful life — one that feels truly their own.

Life’s too short to just get by. You deserve to feel grounded, inspired, and connected to the place you call home.

For many, Mexico becomes that place — where time slows down, colors feel brighter, and everyday life starts to mean something again.

That’s what we’re here for: to help you find not only where to live, but how to live well in Mexico.

We’re Nikal

— a Mexico City–based team helping newcomers feel at home here.

For us, Mexico isn’t just a destination — it’s a place to belong.

We help expats, couples, and families settle into the rhythm of real life here: finding their home, understanding how things work, and discovering the beauty in everyday moments — from morning markets to quiet evenings on a new balcony.

This city can feel chaotic, but with calm guidance and local insight, it becomes a space full of meaning, connection, and possibility.

We’re Melanie and Isaac, the core and heart of Nikal.

If you’re wondering what life here could look like for you, let’s talk about it together.

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Nikal was born from our love for Mexico — and from our wish to help others find their place in it.

Not just to find happiness, but meaning —
the kind that grows quietly, day by day, in small and ordinary moments:
a morning coffee in your new neighborhood, a kind smile at the market,
the peace that comes when life finally feels right.

For us, that’s what happiness really is —
feeling at ease in your own rhythm, proud of the life you’re building,
and at home in a place that welcomes you.

That’s the feeling we hope to share through Nikal.

That feeling — of belonging, of being seen and cared for — guides everything we do.

These are the values that shape how we show up for you, every single day.

They’re not just words on a wall; they’re the quiet promises behind everything we do.

Clarity & Integrity

We believe trust begins with transparency — and with keeping things simple.

You’ll always know what’s happening, why it matters, and what comes next.

vows

  • We’ll explain things clearly, not hide them behind jargon.
  • We’ll be upfront, even when the truth is uncomfortable.
  • We’ll keep our word — no shortcuts, no fine print.
  • We’ll treat your trust as the most valuable part of our work.
Calm & Care

Moving abroad can feel uncertain, but it doesn’t have to feel chaotic.

Our job is to slow things down, take the weight off your shoulders, and make the process lighter — one step at a time.

vows

  • We’ll bring calm when things feel overwhelming.
  • We’ll handle the details so you can breathe again.
  • We’ll care for your move as if it were our own.
  • We’ll always listen — with empathy, not assumptions.
Belonging & Connection

Mexico has room for every kind of story — including yours.

We believe home isn’t just where you live, but where you feel seen, included, and connected.

vows

  • We’ll help you find not just a home, but your place here.
  • We’ll welcome your differences as part of what makes Mexico richer.
  • We’ll build bridges — not barriers — between cultures.
  • We’ll help you feel like you belong, even before you unpack.

We dream

of a world where people feel at home — everywhere.

We believe that cultural boundaries can be bridges, not barriers.

That understanding begins with curiosity, not fear.

And that when we take the time to listen, learn, and connect, our differences stop dividing us — they start defining who we are together.

Mexico City is where that dream begins.

Because every story that finds a home here makes the world a little closer, a little kinder.

Trust takes time.

We believe the people behind a service matter just as much as the service itself.

that’s why we want you to know

who we are

Melanie

Alzati

Chilanga born and raised in Mexico City, the place that pushed me to get out of my shell and become the person I am today.

Me and Mexico City are not a match made from heaven: I’m an introvert and have no mayor vices than videogames and writing. And, still, I love this city to bits. I’ve been able to find my way and know that Mexico City can cater to all kinds of personalities.

I like listening more than talking, I don’t like spicy food and I’m not a big fan of endless hugs and kisses. And, with all that, I’m a proud mexican.

I was not made for an office job or to sell just for the sake of it. For me, it feels dishonest. Instead, I’m the happiest when I get the chance to help others reach their goals.

I have learned, the hard way, that life is not meant to be lived half-heartedly. And that no one will make your dream life come true other than yourself.

Isaac

de la Garza

Originally from the state of Nuevo Leon, where I grew up between the majestic mountains of Monterrey and a tiny, but beautiful town called Montemorelos.

As the second son of a humble family, I have learned that the fruits of effort are sweet, not to judge a book by its cover and that family is a fundamental pillar.

My academic background is in Administration and I also have knowledge in computer science, fields in which I usually develop myself.

Beyond my studies, I have a deep passion for reading, writing and culinary experimentation. I consider cooking to be an art and I greatly enjoy discovering new dishes.

I firmly believe that, despite our differences, we all share more than what separates us and that together we can improve and grow.

Melanie

Alzati

Chilanga born and raised in Mexico City, the place that pushed me to get out of my shell and become the person I am today.

Me and Mexico City are not a match made from heaven: I’m an introvert and have no mayor vices than videogames and writing. And, still, I love this city to bits. I’ve been able to find my way and know that Mexico City can cater to all kinds of personalities.

I like listening more than talking, I don’t like spicy food and I’m not a big fan of endless hugs and kisses. And, with all that, I’m a proud mexican.

I was not made for an office job or to sell just for the sake of it. For me, it feels dishonest. Instead, I’m the happiest when I get the chance to help others reach their goals.

I have learned, the hard way, that life is not meant to be lived half-heartedly. And that no one will make your dream life come true other than yourself.

Isaac

de la Garza

Originally from the state of Nuevo Leon, where I grew up between the majestic mountains of Monterrey and a tiny, but beautiful town called Montemorelos.

As the second son of a humble family, I have learned that the fruits of effort are sweet, not to judge a book by its cover and that family is a fundamental pillar.

My academic background is in Administration and I also have knowledge in computer science, fields in which I usually develop myself.

Beyond my studies, I have a deep passion for reading, writing and culinary experimentation. I consider cooking to be an art and I greatly enjoy discovering new dishes.

I firmly believe that, despite our differences, we all share more than what separates us and that together we can improve and grow.

At Nikal, we don’t see relocation as a transaction — we see it as connection.

Mexico is a place that welcomes you if you let it.

It doesn’t ask you to be someone else, just to arrive with curiosity and heart.

Our job is to help you find calm through that process,
so that moving here becomes more than logistics… it becomes belonging.
If this sounds like the kind of support you’ve been looking for, let’s talk.
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