Wednesday, May 29, 2013
5 places to retire in Mexico
You’ve probably heard about San Miguel de Allende, that Mexican
colonial city in the state of Guanajuato with the cobble stone streets
and sixteenth and seventeenth century churches and architecture. San
Miguel was invaded by ‘gringos’ who came in droves to retire in this
quaint, affordable hamlet, building up the town and causing real estate
prices to skyrocket. San Miguel is an awesome town, but it’s busy and
expensive. So is Lake Chapala in the state of Jalisco, where another
colony of North Americans live in blissful retirement around the
beautiful lake.
While the dollar is still strong against the Mexican peso, prices for real estate in choice areas like Lake Chapala, Puerto Vallarta, San Miguel de Allende and Cabo San Lucas, are now quite even with prices in popular retirement towns across the U.S.
But if you think you’re too late to buy inexpensive real estate in Mexico, think again. It’s a big country with a number of fantastic towns and cities set around lakes, mountains and the ocean. Here are five awesome places to retire in Mexico that are still affordable for those with a modest income.
Sayulita: Located on the pacific coast in the state of Nayarit, Sayulita
is an up and coming beach heaven for foreigners and Mexicans who want
something a little off-beat. Just 25 miles north from Puerto Vallarta,
Sayulita was once a fishing village and a surfer’s paradise. Now it’s
the ‘it’ beach town in Mexico. While the town is tiny, with the beach on
one side and mountains on the other, there are plenty of small hotels,
villas and hip restaurants and shops. Real estate is still affordable,
although quickly climbing. If a funky beach town is your thing, you’ll
soon call Sayulita home.
Merida: the state capital of Yucantan, Merida
is considered one of the safest cities in Mexico. It has a beautiful
colonial center with amazing architecture from the 19th century. Rich
with Mayan and Mexican culture, Merida has attracted many foreigners who
are rebuilding the old mansions and nearby sisal plantations. With a
warm tropical climate and a trove of boutique hotels and new
restaurants, Merida is a great place to retire if you’re looking for the
amenities of a city, but want to be only close to the coast. And best
of all, there are plenty of real estate options to accommodate varying
budgets.
Puebla: A short drive from Mexico City, Puebla
is Mexico’s fourth largest city, and a colonial jewel. Puebla is on the
other side of the famous Popocatepetl volcano from Mexico City and the
sight of the battle where the Cinco de Mayo holiday was named after.
Puebla offers everything a large city could offer, including its famous
food, “mole poblano” and “talavera” tiles and ceramics. Convenient,
pretty and safe, Puebla offers multiple real estate options for
retirees.
Mineral de Pozos: If what you are looking for is a quiet little town, check out Mineral de Pozos, in the state of Guanajuato.
Pozos is a former silver mining town that became a ghost town – until
recently. Now, small boutique hotels and restaurants are opening up.
Most of the buildings are from the 19th century when the town was
booming. Pozos is currently experiencing a small resurgence with
businesses catering to tourists and visitors from nearby San Miguel
Allende.
Patzcuaro: This town on lake Patzcuaro
in the state of Michoacan dates back to the days before the Spaniards
arrived in Mexico. The lake and its surrounding little colonial towns
are beautiful and quaint, with cobble stone streets and red tile roofs.
The area has been popular with Mexicans and foreigners for years, so
there are plenty of amenities. Real estate can be expensive, but because
the area is so large you can still find deals if you take your time and
look for the right place. Patzcuaro and Michoacan are rich with history
and crafts. Being in Patzcuaro is being in the heart of Mexico.
http://www.voxxi.com/5-places-to-retire-in-mexico/
While the dollar is still strong against the Mexican peso, prices for real estate in choice areas like Lake Chapala, Puerto Vallarta, San Miguel de Allende and Cabo San Lucas, are now quite even with prices in popular retirement towns across the U.S.
But if you think you’re too late to buy inexpensive real estate in Mexico, think again. It’s a big country with a number of fantastic towns and cities set around lakes, mountains and the ocean. Here are five awesome places to retire in Mexico that are still affordable for those with a modest income.
This
is a view from the third floor balcony of the Villa Amor looking over
the bay at Sayulita, Mexico. (AP Photo/Michael Virtanen)
Merida is considered the oldest continually occupied city in the Americas. (Shutterstock)
The
Our Lady of Remedios church is backdropped by the snowcapped volcano
Popocatepetl, in Cholula, in the Mexican state of Puebla. (AP Photo/Joel
Merino, File)
Mineral de Pozos. (www.mineraldepozosahora.com)
Patzcuaro, Michoacan. (Shutterstock)
http://www.voxxi.com/5-places-to-retire-in-mexico/
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