“I’m Making Plans to Retire in Mexico.
I’m Sure There Are Lots of Things to Consider
I’d Probably Never Think Of On My Own.”  

Not to worry, a lot of people like you would ask themselves that same question.  From exactly where in Mexico you’d want to live, to buying real estate, to laws about your car, medical services and safe sources of food and water.  With up to date information from reliable sources you can make better choices – and more eagerly look forward to arriving at your place in the sun.

Dear Friend,

   You’re looking forward to the day when you’ll no longer feel winter’s numbing grip.  No more slip-sliding on icy roadways.  Where you can sit on your patio chair any time of the year.  With a view of the ocean, the valley, the picturesque village, the tropical vegetation or the many cacti of the desert – there are so many possibilities.

This is what Mexico is all about, and more.

   The secluded beaches will always be there, as will the colorful culture, the exotic food, the craft shops, the archaeological sites and, of course, the laid-back lifestyle.

But then there are things that change. 

   Keep in mind that Mexico is a foreign country.  There are things you may not be aware of but need to know when relocating south of the border.  You need to keep up to date on the latest.  Like a newly-built gated community, some new golf course or yacht marina, which areas will become more industrial, changes in laws, etc.

Mexico has modernized considerably.

    Mexico nowadays has plenty of supermarkets and department stores much like what you’re accustomed to in convenience, cleanliness and variety of goods available.  Cable TV and wireless phones are also widely available.  Medical and Dental centers are comparable to those in the United States, and are much less costly for more or less the same services.

    But not everywhere.  Some towns and villages are rustic or colonial and you really need to think about your idea of retirement living.  If you’re looking to live on the west coast, you could go to Manzanillo, a thriving port city which even boasts a Wal-Mart store… or if you don’t want to be surrounded by the trappings of modern civilization, you might consider Puerto Escondido where you would buy fruits and vegetables from open-air markets and fresh fish right off the boats.

    I’m sure you’d want to know which places are best for your leisure time activities. Whether you play golf, go fishing, own a sailboat, do gardening or prefer to live where you can get by without a car, it’s all about where to go and what’s the latest.

Introducing Mexico Insider

    This is a monthly newsletter for individuals approaching retirement who are planning or looking at Mexico as the ideal place to spend their leisure years.

Mexico Insider is published by International Living, the world’s premiere publishers on living, retiring and buying real estate outside of the United States.