No limits, no deductibles, no copays..."We like it!" says the wife of an American expat couple. She's talking about how she goes to the doctor and doesn't have to pay for her prescription at the pharmacy on her way out. It's just as good, sometimes better, than the medical care in the U.S... That's because facilities in Mexico have doctors that have been educated abroad: speaking perfect English, familiarized with the latest procedures and using up-to-date medical tools.
Showing posts with label mexico retiring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mexico retiring. Show all posts
Monday, June 20, 2011
Medical Care in Mexico: Interesting Special on CBS
It can be challenging to keep up with medical costs in your golden years. Watch this CBS special on medical care in Mexico with testimonials from expats on how it's better than the healthcare they could've received in the U.S.
No limits, no deductibles, no copays..."We like it!" says the wife of an American expat couple. She's talking about how she goes to the doctor and doesn't have to pay for her prescription at the pharmacy on her way out. It's just as good, sometimes better, than the medical care in the U.S... That's because facilities in Mexico have doctors that have been educated abroad: speaking perfect English, familiarized with the latest procedures and using up-to-date medical tools.
No limits, no deductibles, no copays..."We like it!" says the wife of an American expat couple. She's talking about how she goes to the doctor and doesn't have to pay for her prescription at the pharmacy on her way out. It's just as good, sometimes better, than the medical care in the U.S... That's because facilities in Mexico have doctors that have been educated abroad: speaking perfect English, familiarized with the latest procedures and using up-to-date medical tools.
Le Cordon Bleu is Back to Riviera Nayarit
So it turns out that while looking for a more upscale place to dine out, I found this blog that mentions Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. The famous French culinary academy Le Cordon Bleu will be presenting the best of International Fusion Cuisine, this June 16th to 26th, with guest chefs Patrick Martin, Olivier Bué, Olivier Calvez y Miguel Quezada. The Riviera Nayarit is well known for it's delicious cuisine and its rich history of gastronomy.
During the 10 day festival, world reknown chefs will be creating a special menu at this restaurant called Piaf Restaurant, part of the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit hotel, that will be open to the public. The best part is cooking classes will also be offered!
Check out the original blog post to find out more.
During the 10 day festival, world reknown chefs will be creating a special menu at this restaurant called Piaf Restaurant, part of the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit hotel, that will be open to the public. The best part is cooking classes will also be offered!
Check out the original blog post to find out more.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Visitors Get Sand, Surf, Adventure and Culture in Nayarit
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stay in Nayarit on vacation?
As this article puts it, "new activities, culinary offerings and attractions are on tap for visitors headed for the Riviera Nayarit this summer", the resort area on the Pacific coast, close to Puerto Vallarta.
If you're in Nayarit, or have been to Nayarit, what are a few activities or sights, you'd recommend to visitors there now?
I hope you'll share your experiences here!
As this article puts it, "new activities, culinary offerings and attractions are on tap for visitors headed for the Riviera Nayarit this summer", the resort area on the Pacific coast, close to Puerto Vallarta.
Eco-tours are offered in the forests and jungles of the Sierra Madre Mountains, 30 minutes northeast of the town of Nuevo Vallarta. Visitors scale a device called the Crazy Ladder, zoom on zip lines between suspended walkways and platforms high above the jungle floor and descend via rappels.
Beach lovers will find 192 miles of coastline and small towns from Nuevo Vallarta to Punta Mita, Sayulita and San Blas (will be posting a video in my next blog).
Riviera Nayarit offers a number of galleries, open-air markets and exhibits of traditional Huichol art. The Huichol, the native tribe of Nayarit and one of the few remaining tribes in Mexico that have retained much of their original culture, inhabits central western Mexico, mainly in the states of Jalisco and Nayarit.
If you're in Nayarit, or have been to Nayarit, what are a few activities or sights, you'd recommend to visitors there now?
I hope you'll share your experiences here!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Virtual Mexico: Driving Distance Map
Got the urge to move around in Mexico?
Try this neat map that will give you the driving distance in miles and kilometers between different cities in Mexico.
Click here to use the map and plan your next trip.
Try this neat map that will give you the driving distance in miles and kilometers between different cities in Mexico.
Click here to use the map and plan your next trip.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
American Eagle Airlines Flies to Mazatlan and Morelia
Great News. Now we have more options for airports to fly into when visiting Nayarit or the Puerto Vallarta area. Just released last week, American Eagle Airlines announced that now it will fly into the cities of Mazatlan and Morelia
View the map of North American service here.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Great Book for Inspiration: Retirement Tales
Retirement Tales: Two Gringos Living in Mexico by Charlie Montemayor
Join Charlie Montemayor and his wife Carole in his Retirement Tales - Two Gringos Living in Mexico. Charlie and Carole moved to Guanajuato, Mexico in 1995. From the time they start to pack for their move to Mexico, until the present, Charlie makes it a point to send stories to family and friends in the States through a newsletter that chronicles their adventures. The family and friends start passing the newsletters around to share the interesting and funny anecdotes with friends and soon the newsletters become something that all of the readers treasure.
Retirement Tales- Two Gringos Living in Mexico is a collection of the best of the articles from their newsletter. Not only is the book amusing, but it provides practical information on living in Mexico, the experience of building a house in Guanajuato, living costs and government regulations, things you need to know, all done with insightful wisdom about the country, and a friendly view of our neighbour to the south. This book is deemed instructive, interesting, and hilarious.
Join Charlie Montemayor and his wife Carole in his Retirement Tales - Two Gringos Living in Mexico. Charlie and Carole moved to Guanajuato, Mexico in 1995. From the time they start to pack for their move to Mexico, until the present, Charlie makes it a point to send stories to family and friends in the States through a newsletter that chronicles their adventures. The family and friends start passing the newsletters around to share the interesting and funny anecdotes with friends and soon the newsletters become something that all of the readers treasure.
Retirement Tales- Two Gringos Living in Mexico is a collection of the best of the articles from their newsletter. Not only is the book amusing, but it provides practical information on living in Mexico, the experience of building a house in Guanajuato, living costs and government regulations, things you need to know, all done with insightful wisdom about the country, and a friendly view of our neighbour to the south. This book is deemed instructive, interesting, and hilarious.
Friday, June 10, 2011
History Lesson on the Aztecs
It's well-known that Mexico is rich in history and culture. How much do you know about Mexico's origins? Watch this video of the Aztecs and get inspired to learn more about Mexico's history.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
The Real Deal on Retirement Abroad
Recently published on Smart Money.com, this article on Expat Daily News will give you wonderful insight into things to think about when planning to retire, especially if it's abroad. Find out more about what you need to know if you're looking to retire abroad to make your savings go farther.
Hostal Lolita: Charming New Hotel Opens for Budget Conscience Travelers
From El Sayulero
More and more budget conscious travellers are choosing friendly and affordable accomodations in hostels that have recently opened in Sayulita, Mexico. Hostal Lolita located on the south side of town just one block from the main bus stop offers guests comfortable beds, cheerful decoration throughout, bathroom and shower facilities all at a reasonable price and in an ideal location (two blocks from the beach) for only $15 USD per night.
Hostels, originally very popular in Europe, are now found all over the world. Sayulita, Mexico is no exception. At Hostal Lolita you'll be able to enjoy plenty of outdoor space: patios and terraces and lounging areas. Coming soon to the newly renovated and newly opened hostel will be a vegetarian restaurant located upstairs which will be open to guests and the public.
More and more budget conscious travellers are choosing friendly and affordable accomodations in hostels that have recently opened in Sayulita, Mexico. Hostal Lolita located on the south side of town just one block from the main bus stop offers guests comfortable beds, cheerful decoration throughout, bathroom and shower facilities all at a reasonable price and in an ideal location (two blocks from the beach) for only $15 USD per night.
Hostels, originally very popular in Europe, are now found all over the world. Sayulita, Mexico is no exception. At Hostal Lolita you'll be able to enjoy plenty of outdoor space: patios and terraces and lounging areas. Coming soon to the newly renovated and newly opened hostel will be a vegetarian restaurant located upstairs which will be open to guests and the public.
Get to Know Tepic, Capital of Nayarit
There are lots of things to do in the region of Nayarit, like go to El Museo de los Cuatro Pueblos. This Museum of the Four Peoples displays contemporary popular arts of Nayarit’s Huichol, Cora, Nahua and Tepehuano peoples, including some of the best examples of local artistry, like clothing, yarn art, weaving, musical instruments, ceramics and beadwork.
Restaurant Cafeteria Las Diligencias in Tepic
Restaurant and Cafeteria Las Diligencias: It's said that there’s no better place than this to experience a true Mexican morning of conversation and coffee. If you want to get an early start to your vacation day, but still need a moment to plan with the help of your guide, this is a pleasant spot for just that. Often times, the locals will sit around the restaurant, ordering snacks, chatting for hours on end or playing cards.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Now, Shorter Time Frame for Permanent Residence in Mexico
Check out this detailed and explicative post from the Expat Daily News blog that gives an update on what documents you need if you're planning a move to Mexico. Also, check out what changes for those of you already enjoying the good life in Mexico.
Ken Brandon: A Retired American Living in Sayulita
There are many people that have retired abroad in Mexico. If you'd like to get familiar with the American community in Sayulita, here's an interview with an artist from Seattle, Washington that has been living in Mexico for over 20 years now. First in Chihuahua and later in San Miguel de Allende, he used to visit Sayulita every once in a while, until he fell in love with the little town and decided to move there in 2003. Read his interesting, inspiring story here.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Hobby: Geocaching in Mexico
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2010 Trend: More US Retirees Moving to México´s Coastal Communities
The International Community Foundation did a study of “U.S. retirees over 50 years of age that are residing part-time or full-time in Mexican coastal communities” Residents residing in the coastal areas of Puerto Vallarta, the Riviera Maya, Cabo San Lucas, Rosarito, La Paz, Loreto, Puerto Peñasco, and smaller villages along Mexico’s far-reaching shoreline participated in this survey. The survey singled out the key reasons for why retirees chose to move to Mexico.
The top factors for moving to Mexico for retirement were lifestyle, cost of living, weather, and closeness to the U.S. Another factor for moving to Mexico’s coastline is the abundance of recreational activities available around the water: fishing, swimming, surfing and boating.
More than 70% of retirees can afford a comfortable lifestyle with an annual income over $25,000 which is more than double the average per capita annual income of a Mexican citizen at $11,410.
Read more here from International Community Foundation for interesting insights from into the rapidly growing US retiree - Mexico relationship.
The top factors for moving to Mexico for retirement were lifestyle, cost of living, weather, and closeness to the U.S. Another factor for moving to Mexico’s coastline is the abundance of recreational activities available around the water: fishing, swimming, surfing and boating.
More than 70% of retirees can afford a comfortable lifestyle with an annual income over $25,000 which is more than double the average per capita annual income of a Mexican citizen at $11,410.
Read more here from International Community Foundation for interesting insights from into the rapidly growing US retiree - Mexico relationship.
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| ICFDN: Riviera Nayarit tops the list of communities to move to in Mexico. |
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