Guanajuato, a Romantic Place to Retire

Guanajuato, the capital of the Guanajuato State is a historical and picturesque city full of agreeable little plazas, streets lined with stairs and houses of pastel-colored facades and balconies trimmed with iron work, and flower-filled window boxes. Certainly the type of city you would expect to be filled with tourists seeking to soak in some colonial culture and expats looking for a taste of Mexico’s famous laid back lifestyle. But for some reason Guanajuato has remained relatively obscure compared to nearby popular expat destinations like San Miguel de Allende and Ajijic.

Perhaps the city’s steep canyon walls and twisted up-and-down alleyways have discouraged visitors that prefer to get around by car, but if that doesn’t deter you from wanting to visit the crown jewel of Mexico’s colonial cities then you should put Guanajuato on your to-do list.

Read more about Guanajuato on MexicoToday.org

Interview with Canadian Expat Living in Merida, Yucatan

Canadian expat Mark is a stellar example of how moving to another country can be a successful venture, especially with enough planning, appreciation of another culture, and the determination to make it work. In the following interview, he shares his perspectives of living and working in Mexico, the businesses he and his business partner are running there, and what he and his wife think are the ups and downs of expat life in Mexico.

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Strong Income Potential from Beach Rentals in Tulum

In Tulum, the tourism infrastructure is improving. Drive time to the airport is decreasing. More and more tourists are arriving, and they're doing so faster than ever. There is already a shortage of rentals so it's a place where you could make a strong income from your beach house when you aren't using it.

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How to Retire Overseas in Stages

Selling everything you own and leaving your home, family, and friends may seem like a bold, intimidating, and even ridiculous idea. A more sensible and fare more manageable approach might be spending half the year in the U.S. and half the year someplace warm and sunny when the days back home have turned icy and gray.

Read the full article for tips on how to gradually move to Mexico. 

Cost of Moving When Retiring in Mexico

One of the easiest options for people looking to move to Mexico might be to hire a portable storage container. Some moving companies offer customers the option of packing the containers themselves and then shipping the containers to the new destination. This could make getting across the border that much easier.

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Guide to Using Public Transportation in Mexico

In Mexico the sources of transportation include bus companies, collectivos (mini-vans that hold up to 20 people), and taxis. All of the sources of transportation are reasonably priced and can, singly, or in tandem, get you from where you are to almost anywhere you want to go. 

Read full article: http://www.mexicoonmymind.com/using-public-transportation-in-mexico/

Mexico on My Mind - New Resource for Americans Looking to Retire in Mexico

Mexico on My Mind launched their new website, www.mexicoonmymind.com, this week. The website will cover places to live in Mexico, places to visit and offer insights from U.S. and Canadian expats living and thriving in Mexico.

Your Best Beach Retirement Options Compared

Puerto Vallarta is not the cheapest retirement choice in the world, or even Mexico, but it is still Kathleen Peddicord's top recommendation. 

In Puerto Vallarta, you aren't buying for the long term benefits. In Puerto Vallarta, you have the opportunity to buy a world-class lifestyle in a region with world-class beaches and ocean views that is supported, right now, by world-class golf courses, marinas, restaurants, and shopping. 

Read Peddicord's full recommendation: http://www.liveandinvestoverseas.com/read-2012-articles/retire-to-puerto-vallarta-mexico-4-april-2012.html

Merida's Real Estate Market is Sizzling - Follow the Mexicans!

Merida's real estate market is sizzling! And the Mexicans are driving the market. The majority of the sales are occurring on the north side of the city, mainly driven by wealthy, upper middle and middle class Mexicans fro Mexico City, Monterrey and Vera Cruz. 

Read the full article: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/merida-real-estate-update-follow-the-mexicans-2012-03-30

Travel, Volunteer, Protect Turtles... Learn More about this Voluntourism Opportunity in Mexico

If you are looking for a unique approach to travel and community service, well then voluntourism through a program like Projects Abroad might be the adventure for you.

Read more about this fun and adventurous opportunity through this article on MexicoToday:

http://mexicotoday.org/article/help-protect-turtles-voluntourism-opportunities-guadalajara-and-tecoman 

Mayan Predictions Draw Tourists to Visit Civilization’s Ancient Cities

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The Beauty of Riviera Maya

Riviera Maya is one of the most beautifully serene places in Mexico. Just moments from Cancun, Riviera Maya has endless outdoor and historical activities to indulge in! For more information on Riviera Maya, see what the Sun Times has to say here!



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Music Fans in Mexico, Radiohead is coming to town!

English rock band Radiohead is set to play two dates in Mexico! Radiohead will be performing in Mexico on April 17th and April 18th at the Foro Sol Venue. For more information on the upcoming show visit the article on Mexicotoday.

As if you needed more reasons for wanting to retire in Mexico, here are seven more:

Relocating overseas is often a great adventure, but it can also dramatically lower your cost of living, housing, and medical care, meaning you could afford more luxuries than would ever be possible in the U.S. Here are the seven best reasons to retire overseas. 




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Second-home and Retirement Market Growing in Mexico

Houston couple picks Puerto Vallarta over Florida for their second home. Read why they picked Mexico. 

Survey Shows Why Travelers are Choosing Mexico for their Retirement

Let’s face it, most people start thinking of retirement a week or two into their first job. So it stands to reason that a lot of thought goes into people’s retirement plans. Those exploring foreign destinations have always had plenty of options, and a recent poll by Barclays Wealth International found that retirement is the top reason (27.27 percent) among people moving to Mexico. To find out why Mexico has emerged as a prominent retirement destination among expats, you can simply look at the other top reasons in the survey. 


Continue reading: http://mexicotoday.org/article/survey-shows-why-travelers-are-choosing-mexico-their-retirement

Discover Sayulita, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Great video that was sent to me by @WeddDestination.

Merida among the 8 best and most affordable places to retire

Great places to retire can be found outside of Florida and Arizona. In fact, many can be found outside of the U.S. entirely. Safe, attractive and affordable places to retire are scattered across the globe, from Latin America to Asia and even Europe. 


See why Merida, Mexico made the list.

Activities in Cozumel, Mexico

Effects of NAFTA on Mexico's Economy and Society

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The North American Free Trade Agreement has improved living conditions and employment opportunities in Mexico! For more information visit the article on Mexicotoday.org