| When friends announced to their family that they | | | | buying real estate in Mexico. |
| were moving to and retiring to Ajijic Mexico, the | | | | Another thing to think about, is to move inland and |
| response was, "are you crazy?" | | | | join those that retire in Lake Chapala on Mexico's |
| That is what many have heard when they let their | | | | largest lake. Located inland just 40 minutes from the |
| loved ones know of the decision to retire overseas in | | | | second largest Mexican city, Guadalajara, This area is |
| Lake Chapala, Mexico. | | | | known as the land of eternal spring with a |
| But, let me tell you, there are some intriguing and | | | | semi-tropical climate that is touted as the best |
| exciting reasons to spend the later part of your life in | | | | climate in the world for retirement. Many Americans, |
| the beauty and tranquility of this Latin American | | | | Canadians and Europeans have made Lake Chapala |
| country. | | | | their new home in the sun. |
| The different and varied locations for retirement in | | | | If Colonial Mexico tickles your fancy, investigate the |
| Mexico offer lots of diversity and interesting life | | | | silver cities in the Mexican highlands, San Miguel de |
| choices. | | | | Allende, Guanajuato, Queretaro and Zacatecas. The |
| For some of us, living in a Mexican retirement | | | | majestic Colonial architecture that these cites offer is |
| community that has attracted expatriates is very | | | | simply amazing. |
| appealing. In this environment, you will find warm | | | | Choices vary for each person and may depend on |
| support from the community from both foreigners | | | | how well you know Mexico and are comfortable living |
| and Mexicans in addition to many interesting activities. | | | | in a foreign country. Also, what your priorities are in |
| Living in community with other expats who are | | | | terms of interests and activities you wish to take |
| adventurous and excited about this Spanish speaking | | | | part in when you are retired and free to fill your |
| country will help you get comfortable and feel at | | | | days with whatever strikes you're fancy. |
| home in your new environment. | | | | You will enjoy your south of the border retirement |
| Your choice of lifestyle will influence how you spend | | | | years a lot more if you take some time to learn |
| your retirement years south of the border. | | | | some Spanish. Once you have retired, you will have |
| You could live in a gated community in Mexico or you | | | | time to travel to other areas in Mexico, there are so |
| could live among the local population and become | | | | many interesting places to visit. The Mexican people |
| integrated in the rhythms of daily life south of the | | | | are very friendly and supportive of your attempt to |
| border. | | | | speak Spanish and learn about their culture and |
| You could live at the beach or in the inland mountains | | | | language. |
| where the temperatures are spring like all year. Either | | | | When looking for the best place to retire abroad, |
| way, Mexico will provide plenty of sunny days all year | | | | check out Mexico and all it has to offer. From the |
| long. | | | | incredible climate to the low cost of living and quality |
| If you like the beach consider retirement in Mazatlan, | | | | health care that has an added value during these |
| Cancun, Acapulco or retire in Puerto Vallarta or | | | | challenging economic times. Your best years are yet |
| choose Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, all located on the | | | | to come, especially if you decide to be adventurous |
| beach with lots of options when thinking of renting or | | | | and retire in Mexico. |