If you have already made the decision to retire in Mexico, let me be the first to
Congratulate you. I made that decision myself back in 1993, and have never regretted it.
Of course, I am a bit prejudiced in favor of Puerto Vallarta, but everybody has to make that choice for themselves. With that in mind, the following are among your options:
Mazatlan – Mexico’s largest commercial port and a popular destination for travelers and retirees. The weather is perfect for those who want the sun and a casual beach atmosphere. Many choose Mazatlan for the temperate climate and the overall Mexican city feeling.
Loreto, Baja California – An ideal place if you want an active retirement, which will include sun, ocean and endless outdoor activities at your finger tips. Loreto is considered a good place for both a simple or luxurious retirement. Average temperature is in the 80s year round.
Acapulco – A city set by the ocean. Retirees who enjoy both the big city attractions as well as easy beachfront living in a resort town might want to make their home here. Acapulco is the home of many international celebrities, as well as the home of many retirees from various countries. It is also popular because of its proximity to Mexico City.
Barra de Navidad – This is a sleepy coastal town when compared with other Mexican beach resort cities and perhaps the vision many retirees had in mind when they thought of retiring in this fascinating country. A little way north we also find the pristine beach town of La Manzanilla. This village has a long, curving, gently sloping beach with gentle surf extending for about a mile. Good swimming, diving. Numerous palapa restaurants line the beach. This is a rapidly developing area with a new hotel and several condominium projects underway. These communities are all located on the picturesque, half-moon shaped Bay of Tenacatita.
Puerto Vallarta – What was once just a small fishing village has now become one of the most popular places to retire in Mexico. The romance of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor here during the filming of John Huston’s Night of the Iguana made it internationally famous over night. In the 40-plus years since then, Puerto Vallarta has never ceased growing. Now, along with neighboring Nuevo Vallarta across the state border in Nayarit, the whole Banderas Bay area is exploding as more and more “Baby Boomers” discover its charm and friendliness and choose this area to retire.
I have just scratched the surface of the many places where you can retire in
Mexico, with many options on the East Coast, as well.
Next week we will look at some of the other factors to consider for a happy
retirement in Mexico.
By Frank K. Meyer is a real estate consultant
Congratulate you. I made that decision myself back in 1993, and have never regretted it.
Of course, I am a bit prejudiced in favor of Puerto Vallarta, but everybody has to make that choice for themselves. With that in mind, the following are among your options:
Mazatlan – Mexico’s largest commercial port and a popular destination for travelers and retirees. The weather is perfect for those who want the sun and a casual beach atmosphere. Many choose Mazatlan for the temperate climate and the overall Mexican city feeling.
Loreto, Baja California – An ideal place if you want an active retirement, which will include sun, ocean and endless outdoor activities at your finger tips. Loreto is considered a good place for both a simple or luxurious retirement. Average temperature is in the 80s year round.
Acapulco – A city set by the ocean. Retirees who enjoy both the big city attractions as well as easy beachfront living in a resort town might want to make their home here. Acapulco is the home of many international celebrities, as well as the home of many retirees from various countries. It is also popular because of its proximity to Mexico City.
Barra de Navidad – This is a sleepy coastal town when compared with other Mexican beach resort cities and perhaps the vision many retirees had in mind when they thought of retiring in this fascinating country. A little way north we also find the pristine beach town of La Manzanilla. This village has a long, curving, gently sloping beach with gentle surf extending for about a mile. Good swimming, diving. Numerous palapa restaurants line the beach. This is a rapidly developing area with a new hotel and several condominium projects underway. These communities are all located on the picturesque, half-moon shaped Bay of Tenacatita.
Puerto Vallarta – What was once just a small fishing village has now become one of the most popular places to retire in Mexico. The romance of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor here during the filming of John Huston’s Night of the Iguana made it internationally famous over night. In the 40-plus years since then, Puerto Vallarta has never ceased growing. Now, along with neighboring Nuevo Vallarta across the state border in Nayarit, the whole Banderas Bay area is exploding as more and more “Baby Boomers” discover its charm and friendliness and choose this area to retire.
I have just scratched the surface of the many places where you can retire in
Mexico, with many options on the East Coast, as well.
Next week we will look at some of the other factors to consider for a happy
retirement in Mexico.
By Frank K. Meyer is a real estate consultant
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