| Have you been thinking of retiring, but you'd prefer a | | | | flamingo reserve in the Emerald cost, or the |
| warmer climate? "Sounds nice," you might think, "but | | | | interactive Eco-parks near Cancun. The city also has |
| I'm retiring on a budget, and I know the Florida | | | | several excellent golf courses. Large international |
| beachfront doesn't fit into that budget." There's good | | | | stores (such as Walmart) and shopping malls |
| news; a Mexico Retirement is becoming a more and | | | | complement the local markets and craft stores to |
| more common option for Americans and Canadians | | | | provide a wide variety of shopping for all tastes and |
| who want to retire to a warm climate on a budget | | | | occasions. While the local Mayan specialities are |
| or are looking for luxury at a non-luxury price. Within | | | | excellent, Merida also includes everything from |
| the many options for retirement in Mexico, Merida | | | | American fast food, to international European |
| Real Estate is an excellent location for various | | | | restaurants. |
| reasons. | | | | Merida also boasts the best health care facilities in the |
| The city of Merida a very attractive with a classic | | | | area, and even draws residents from other countries |
| colonial downtown. Mexico Homes of all styles and | | | | seeking modern, up-to-date and professional medical |
| price ranges are available in the Merida area. For a | | | | service. Roads and transportation in Merida are well |
| retirement with a bit of romantic, old charm to it, a | | | | planned and well kept up. |
| home in or near the city center would be an ideal | | | | The city also serves as a cultural focal point for the |
| option. While the city of Merida itself is not directly on | | | | Yucatan Peninsula. Local Mariachi bands, live jazz, |
| the beachfront, the port-town of Progreso only half | | | | street musicians and many other kinds of music add |
| an hour away includes beautiful modern homes as | | | | life to the city; arts and crafts can be found |
| well as beachfront condos. | | | | everywhere. Retirement in Merida will never be dull; |
| Merida is the center of the Yucatan in various ways. | | | | relaxing yes, but definitely not without things to do. |
| Besides being located within a couple hours of many | | | | The best part about it all; it's a lot less expensive |
| of the areas famous attractions, such as the ancient | | | | than living in the U.S. |
| Mayan pyramids in Chichen Itza, the awe-inspiring | | | | |