{"id":39776,"date":"2018-08-21T07:56:26","date_gmt":"2018-08-21T11:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/?p=39776"},"modified":"2021-03-01T13:40:34","modified_gmt":"2021-03-01T18:40:34","slug":"top-5-places-for-mexico-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/blog\/top-5-places-for-mexico-retirement\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Places For Mexico Retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"
What are the top places for Mexico retirement?<\/strong> You have a lot of choices – but here are our top 5 places to retire in Mexico:<\/p>\n 1. The Mayan Riviera – <\/strong>Caribbean beach living<\/p>\n 2. San Miguel de Allende – <\/strong>Colonial living in the mountains<\/p>\n 3. Cabo San Lucas – <\/strong>Pacific beach living with awesome weather<\/p>\n 4. Merida – <\/strong>Colonial living in the Yucatan<\/p>\n 5. Puerto Vallarta – <\/strong>Colonial living and Pacific views<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mexico retirement is not a new concept. For several decades now, Mexico has been consistently in the top ten best places to retire abroad. It is especially attractive for US and Canadian citizens due to its proximity to home. But there are many more benefits of retiring in Mexico<\/a>.<\/p>\n Recent changes in the Mexican immigration laws<\/a> aimed at simplifying and speeding up residency applications have further added to the appeal.<\/p>\n Mexico is known for its great climate, fantastic food, and lower living costs. The costs of retiring in Mexico<\/a> are far less than in the US, Canada, or Europe. It\u2019s little wonder then, that retiring to Mexico is as popular today as it has been for the past 30 years or so.<\/p>\n Despite what some media outlets broadcast, Mexico is a safe place to live<\/a>. In fact, many expats report feeling safer in their adopted towns in Mexico than they did in their home nation.<\/p>\n Mexico offers great medical facilities in the larger towns and cities at affordable prices far lower than comparable treatment in the US.<\/p>\n I found this great podcast by The Expat Money Show<\/a> – Travis Luther<\/a> and Why Americans are leaving the USA<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The most difficult thing to consider, having made the decision for Mexico retirement, is what place to go!<\/strong><\/p>\n Mexico is a large country with vast expanses of coastline, mountain ranges, and diverse climates ranging from arid, tropical, subtropical, and temperate highlands.<\/p>\n Mexico has huge modern cities and tiny beach towns. There are places to retire in Mexico where there are already established expat communities and places where foreigners are practically unheard of.<\/p>\n Wherever you decide to go for your Mexico retirement, your best move is to employ the services of an established and bilingual real estate agent and immigration attorney. We can help you connect with reputable and trustworthy agents. We have Mexico real estate agents<\/a> in San Miguel de Allende<\/a> and the Mayan Riviera.<\/a><\/p>\n To get you started, we\u2019d like to tell you a little bit about each of the top 5 places for Mexico retirement.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Mayan Riviera region of Mexico is home to a large number of expats, particularly retirees, so if you are looking to retire to Mexico but would prefer to move to a ready-made, socially active community, this may be the best option for you.<\/p>\n The Mayan Riviera extends for about 125 miles along the eastern side of the Yucatan Peninsula starting at Cancun to the north, ending at Tulum to the south. It features pristine beaches and inviting Caribbean waters and some of the best-preserved Mayan archaeological sites.<\/p>\n The path of progress and development along the Mayan Riviera has followed north to south route, presenting lifestyle options from the full-on lively to laid back tranquil.<\/p>\n Here are three very different towns for you to consider for retiring in the Mayan Riviera.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you like the idea of retiring to the Mayan Riviera but prefer the idea of modern city living, take a look at retiring in Playa del Carmen<\/a>.<\/p>\n Still, with an abundance of entertainment and leisure options but with quieter residential areas this could be just what you are looking for.<\/p>\n The main district of Playa del Carmen has a cosmopolitan feel as there is a greater number of expats from different parts of the world.<\/p>\n You still have access to the beach, golf courses, and excellent shopping and restaurants located in and around the city but with more opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of a thriving tourist destination.<\/p>\n Not to mention you are within an hour of the Cancun International Airport – with direct flights to most cities in the US, Canada, and most of Europe. This is one of the best things about Playa del Carmen when looking for places for Mexico retirement.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Akumal is on the way from Playa del Carmen to Tulum. While Akumal is a very small town it is home to some very large and beautiful resorts and residential communities offering beach clubs and golf courses.<\/p>\n The Bahia Principe real estate<\/a> development is one of the best places to look – you can pick between a condo, house, and lots either with a jungle setting or golf course views. It is home to a 27 hole golf course (ranked 2nd in the Mayan Riviera) and 3 beach resorts – as well as a casino. Plus at last count 20 restaurants<\/p>\n If you are looking for more of a spiritual piece of paradise – the TAO real estate <\/a>community offers yoga, spas, and even cooking classes. And of course, it has its own beach club!<\/p>\n You are only 20 minutes to Playa del Carmen nightlife or Tulum and her spectacular Caribbean beaches and laid back atmosphere.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n At the southernmost point of the Mayan Riviera is laid-back, bohemian Tulum, ideal for the quieter retirement in Mexico lifestyle.<\/p>\n Your fellow expat neighbours in Tulum are more likely to be from Canada, Europe, Australia, and South America all enjoying the healthier living choices this small town has to offer.<\/p>\n Yoga classes, juice bars, and vegetarian restaurants are more in favour of nightclubs and bars. Unspoiled, quiet beaches with picturesque views of the Caribbean are right on your doorstep, as are numerous cenotes (water-filled sinkholes) where you can go to relax and swim.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhy Retire In Mexico?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Deciding Where To Retire<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. The Mayan Riviera – Caribbean Beach Living<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Playa del Carmen – Vibrant City Living Right On The Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Akumal – Golf Courses And Beach Clubs<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Tulum – Laidback Beach Living<\/strong><\/h3>\n
2. San Miguel de Allende – Colonial Living In The Mountains<\/strong><\/h2>\n