From Atlanta boardrooms to the Riviera Maya — I help ambitious people relocate, invest, and build the life they actually want.
"You don't choose Playa del Carmen. Playa del Carmen chooses you — and I help make sure you're ready when it does."
— Felipe Barganier
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I'm Felipe Barganier — CEO of GAB International, bestselling co-author, and one of the few entrepreneurs who built serious businesses in the US, then had the clarity to rebuild an even bigger life in Mexico.
A University of Rochester graduate and Atlanta native, I spent nearly two decades mastering financial services — earning national awards and the BenefitsPRO cover. Then COVID gave me a gift: clarity. I moved to Playa del Carmen and never looked back.
Today, GAB International spans real estate investment, concierge relocation, wellness retreats, medical tourism, and functional medicine — all rooted in the Riviera Maya.
You want to move to the Riviera Maya without the guesswork. I handle everything from visas to school enrollment to a warm landing from day one.
Start Your RelocationAccess pre-construction deals in Playa del Carmen and Tulum that the public never sees. Intelligence only available from living here.
Explore OpportunitiesWorld-class care at a fraction of US cost. I vet the providers and coordinate everything so you never navigate alone.
Learn MoreFor entrepreneurs and executives who want to work with someone who's actually done it. Private advisory, speaking, and strategic consulting.
Work With FelipeWhen your ideas get published alongside the most influential advisors in the country, clients take notice. This Amazon bestseller put GAB International on the national map — opening doors to speaking stages, media, and a global client base.
It's a book about doing business differently. Which is, appropriately, exactly how I live.
Get In Touch"Part of the industry's winners circle — a national finalist recognized for transforming the employee benefits landscape."
"Barganier assists Americans looking to relocate to the Quintana Roo region — a trusted voice for those making the leap to Mexico."
"One of the only African-American founders of a successful benefits brokerage firm — his work extends globally through GAB International."
"Selected to speak at the 16th Annual World Health Care Congress in Washington D.C. — one of the most prestigious healthcare forums in the country."
"Winner of the GMBA Insurance Industry of the Year Award — a testament to performance, integrity, and measurable client outcomes."
"At GAB International, we prioritize outcomes over all else — advisers with the expertise to ensure maximum results on behalf of every client."
"The energy and peace of the Riviera Maya allowed me to feel my stress decrease the moment I arrived."
— Felipe Barganier
"Felipe didn't just help us find a home — he helped us understand an entirely new way of living. We arrived overwhelmed. He had us settled in two weeks and loving every day of it."
"I've worked with plenty of consultants. Felipe is different. He's not selling you Mexico — he's living it. That authenticity comes through in every recommendation."
"Through GAB International, I invested in two pre-construction properties in Tulum before prices climbed. His on-the-ground access is something you cannot replicate from the States."
Whether you're relocating, investing, seeking world-class medical care, or just tired of watching other people build extraordinary lives abroad — I'm the person you call.
Based in Playa del Carmen, Mexico · Serving clients globally