Showing posts with label best cities to retire in. Show all posts
Showing posts with label best cities to retire in. Show all posts
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Where to Retire in Mexico Based on Interest
Top Places to Retire in Mexico: Near the ocean
- Loreta, Baja California
- Mazatlan
- Acapulco
- Mayan Riviera
- Nuevo Vallarta
- Playa del Carmen
- Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco)
- San Felipe
- Barra de Navidad
- Lake Chapala and Ajijic
- San Miguel de Allende
- Oaxaca
- Cuernavaca
- Guanajuato
- Morelia
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
North American Expats Talk About Why They Love Mazatlán
Have you ever been to Mazatlan? If so, I'd love to hear about it.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Pan American Games 2011
Aztec dancers recently performed the lighting of the Pan American Torch ceremony in Guadalajara. After the Aztec dancers performed, the torch started a 9,200-mile journey through every state in Mexico. Athletes are expected to come from 42 countries and will compete in 36 different sports this Oct. 14-30. The Pan American Games 2011 is anticipated to draw tourists to Puerto Vallarta, Ciudad Guzmán, Lagos de Moreno, and Tapalpa.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Mariachi and the Worldwide Mariachi Festival In Guadalajara, Mexico
A huge part of the Guadalajara's culture includes traditional dance and music. Dance in Guadalajara is very famous and popular worldwide...Ballet Folklorico is performed all over Mexico, but only the "Mexican Hat Dance" or "Jarabe Tapatio" in Spanish is honored as being Mexico's National Dance.
Mariachi usually involves men in their elaborate costumes and sombreros singing lovely ballads to beautiful senoritas. Jalisco is home to the Mariachi and Guadalajara and even hosts a worldwide Mariachi festival every year in September.
"What makes the Mariachi so special is that not only did they originate from Jalisco, but it can only be considered a true "Mariachi" if they dress and use the same song style as that of Jalisco."
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
5th Festival De Cultura Del Caribe Maya, Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Watch this piece of footage of last year's Festival of Cultura del Caribe Maya on Isla Mujeres in Mexico.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Inside a Supermarket in Campeche, Mexico
If you've ever wondered what a supermarket in Mexico might look like, this is a great video to watch. If you're concerned about feeling at home or not being familiar with the food products that Mexico has to offer, it may be a good idea to visit the bigger supermarkets where the prices are nicely placed and the feel is much more American than a smaller, local grocer.
Loreto, Mexico: Where the Desert Meets the Sea
Loreto is a fabulous place to relax and enjoy the plentiful natural wildlife around you, as well as the scenic setting of the village. In this video, one Loreto native talks about how people come to Loreto and "are transformed", inspired by the offering of wildlife and natural beauty that is second to none. What Jacques Costeau called, "The Aquarium of the World," Loreto is one of the top kayaking destinations on the planet, as well as for whale watching, among other activities...you don't need binoculars to see all of the wildlife that's present here...
Campeche, Mexico: A Colonial Gem on the Sea
Here is a wonderful video, courtesy of International Living, with a detailed description of Campeche, for anyone interested in seeing what this beautiful city is like.
Discovering the Village of Tepoztlán, Mexico
Tepoztlán, pictured here, has been fascinating strangers for a long time...first there were missionaries and conquistadores and now tourists, movie stars like Angelina Jolie and holistic healers. One of the things that's singular about Tepoztlán, Mexico is the deeply rooted Aztec culture and it's proximity to the larger cities of Mexico City and Cuernavaca.
"If it weren't for the influx of big-city sophisticates every weekend, you'd never guess that Mexico City is just beyond the mountains, 47 miles north, or that Cuernavaca, the language-school capital of Mexico, is 11 miles south." Read this article explaining the story behind Tepoztlán, Mexico and what it's like in modern days.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Cuernavaca: The City of Eternal Spring
This city known for having one of the best climates in Mexico, is a beautiful place of approximately 340,000 inhabitants. Due to it's close proximity to Mexico City and all that it has to offer in terms of landscape and architecture, it has become one of the first choices for Americans looking to retire abroad.
Being one of the best places to retire in Mexico, Cuernavaca boasts a quality health care system that has a widespread network of English-speaking physicians where a typical office consultation is about US$40-$70. Nearby Mexico city (77 mi.) has several 5-star Hospitals...Click here for
San Miguel de Allende: Mexico's Colonial Gem
Not only is this 16th century mountain town a treat for anyone going to visit (the city boasts old colonial charm while offering every modern convenience), this article by International Living, suggests that it's the place where you'll find it the easiest to transition into expat life - "hands down."
The article describes San Miguel de Allende very well: "Colonial buildings, lovingly restored, line the town’s main streets, and beautiful churches and squares are around every corner, [where you'll also find] excellent restaurants, superb arts and crafts, and a temperate climate that’s hard to beat." Not only that, but it's easy to get by speaking English in the town, due to the community of foreign retirees already settled there.
The town is, as one San Miguel retiree refers to it, "an intriguing blend of serious and fun.”
World's 10 Best Beachfront Hotels
All expats that have relocated to Mexico to enjoy the sun, sand and friendly culture, agree that one of the first steps to take before moving is to go on vacation and explore the country, before coming to a final decision. For that same reason, many choose to a hotel close to their preselected area of Mexico in order to get a better idea of what living there will be like.
What are your thoughts? What were your first steps before deciding to move to Mexico and where did you stay in order to get a snapshot of Mexico living? I'd love to hear about it.
Friday, July 22, 2011
"Loving New Retired Life in Mexico"
An American expat retired in Mexico, tells her story of retirement abroad and how she found the perfect place that keeps her happy and healthy in her retirement years. Her name is Pat Cornwell, and at 74 she can proudly say that she has made an important leap to health and happiness in Mexico: "In 2005, Pat [...] bought an affordable three-story house in Coatepec, Mexico, a small coffee-growing town about an hour west of the Gulf of Mexico. There, she says, she’s able to enjoy a slower life with less distraction. “I have time for friends, reading, gardening and health, though not in that order.”
Monday, July 18, 2011
Four Seasons in Punta Mita, Riviera Nayarit
Did you know that the laid-back, authentically charming town of Punta Mita has a Four Seasons? This was the hotel to start the luxury boom along the 100-mile coast north of Puerto Vallarta known as the Rivieria Nayarit. I had no idea either, and the fact is they do a very good job of making it fit right into the relaxed atmosphere. So, for casual luxury with a side of sophistication, this could be your place to visit Riviera Nayarit for the first time.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
New Trend: Chocolate Travel
Click here to read about Chocolate tasting tours in Oaxaca...anything from informal dégustation to taking a chocolate cruise and get a taste of the most authentic chocolate, straight from it's homeland.
Falling in Love with Mexico
Watch this woman's inspiring story on the journey that started decades ago with an internship to study in Mexico that has ended in a 40 year love story with the culture, the people and the literature of Mexico.
Mexico's Coconuts: Beat the Heat
Did you know that heart disease is absent among people that consume coconut on a regular basis? Check out this article from Mexico Connect that explains how you can enjoy a Mexican coconut as a flavorful way to beat the heat this summer.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Mexico City "On the Move"
Check out this video on the improvements Mexico is making in transportation infrastructure in order to improve sustainability in one of the largest cities in the world.
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