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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2015 20:19:28 GMT 7
I think they overlooked the risk of being kidnapped and beheaded - Four reasons why foreigners should retire in Mexico Retirees living in Mexico enjoy a low cost of living, warm climate, natural beauty, modern infrastructure and one of the most intriguing cultures in the world. Many airports throughout Mexico offer short, direct flights to the United States, making it easy to return home or to have visitors. The low cost and high quality of Mexico’s health care system also attract many retiring Americans. The dream of retiring south of the border is far from a new concept. The Yucatan Peninsula has over 50,000 foreign residents, and with over 1 million North Americans living in Mexico, it is clearly not a fad. 1. Real Estate Developments for Retirees Many real estate developments have been built throughout Mexico specifically for American retirees. Oceanfront developments in Costa Yucatan, 20 to 45 minutes from the cosmopolitan city of Merida, offer luxurious amenities at a fraction of the cost of the same in the U.S. As of 2015, a three-bedroom oceanfront condo in the San Diego area costs around $3.5 million with $35,000 in annual property taxes. A comparable property just south of the border in a specially designed retirement community can be had for as little as $99,000 with only $100 in annual property taxes. Examples can be viewed at www.thereserveatcelestun.com , www.petensisal.com , www.kinuh.com. Continues www.theyucatantimes.com/2015/12/four-reasons-why-foreigners-should-retire-in-mexico/ |
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Post by jaywalker on Dec 23, 2015 3:13:00 GMT 7
Mexico rocks for the most part. I have been there many times. Puerta Vallarta is pretty cool, as is San Felipe. San Felipe is a sleepy little town I used to drive to just to GTFO the US when I was working in California 16 years ago.
Killer deserted beaches and super pretty women (that made me want to kill to stay there) were the only killers I encountered. I even got drunk and passed out on the seawall near the beach, and stayed there till the sun woke me up once.
Nobody bothered me at all. My biggest hassle with going to Mexico was getting back into the US without a body cavity search.
I really, really enjoyed Mexico City too, but I had a local business associate take me out to the best places. I'm sure it has a seedy side.
Growing up in Florida, where there are tons of Mexicans that like to do migrant agricultural work, I had a misguided view of the Mexican people and looked down on them. I could not have been more wrong.
They are great people.
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Oh yeah, the perception of drug cartels are what make Colombian real estate a steal right now if you'd like to exchange paper money for something that will never go away.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2015 6:11:09 GMT 7
St Stacy reports
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2015 9:33:34 GMT 7
Mexico rocks for the most part. I have been there many times. Puerta Vallarta is pretty cool, as is San Felipe. San Felipe is a sleepy little town I used to drive to just to GTFO the US when I was working in California 16 years ago. Killer deserted beaches and super pretty women (that made me want to kill to stay there) were the only killers I encountered. I even got drunk and passed out on the seawall near the beach, and stayed there till the sun woke me up once. Nobody bothered me at all. My biggest hassle with going to Mexico was getting back into the US without a body cavity search. I really, really enjoyed Mexico City too, but I had a local business associate take me out to the best places. I'm sure it has a seedy side. Growing up in Florida, where there are tons of Mexicans that like to do migrant agricultural work, I had a misguided view of the Mexican people and looked down on them. I could not have been more wrong. They are great people. --------------- Oh yeah, the perception of drug cartels are what make Colombian real estate a steal right now if you'd like to exchange paper money for something that will never go away. It's a country I've always wanted to visit - that report has put it higher up the to-do list  |
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Post by sl on Dec 23, 2015 11:35:16 GMT 7
I think they overlooked the risk of being kidnapped They did. We went to visit a couple of towns nearby (when visiting Punta Mita) and the staff at St. Regis didn’t want us to leave the resort without their select guides. We did go by ourselves but they didn’t like it. If you do go try to get a room at the St. Regis in Punta Mita (our room while there): www.starwoodhotels.com/stregis/property/rooms/room_class_detail.html?propertyID=1734&roomClassId=1004145127If you like this sort of thing, plan the trip while the humpbacks are migrating off the coast. A video the girlfriend took,………
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Post by Fletchsmile on Dec 23, 2015 13:29:39 GMT 7
Think if I hadn't settled in Asia I would have been up for South America Went to Margarita Island for an all inclusive holiday once, and then took a trip to Angel Falls in Venezuela, but would really like to spend longer visiting more S.American countries. |
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Post by rgs2001uk on Dec 23, 2015 14:00:02 GMT 7
I have come over all funny, will have to go for a lie down. That was almost a religious experience. Swear I could hear angels singing. |
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Post by jaywalker on Dec 23, 2015 17:20:07 GMT 7
Mexico rocks for the most part. I have been there many times. Puerta Vallarta is pretty cool, as is San Felipe. San Felipe is a sleepy little town I used to drive to just to GTFO the US when I was working in California 16 years ago. Killer deserted beaches and super pretty women (that made me want to kill to stay there) were the only killers I encountered. I even got drunk and passed out on the seawall near the beach, and stayed there till the sun woke me up once. Nobody bothered me at all. My biggest hassle with going to Mexico was getting back into the US without a body cavity search. I really, really enjoyed Mexico City too, but I had a local business associate take me out to the best places. I'm sure it has a seedy side. Growing up in Florida, where there are tons of Mexicans that like to do migrant agricultural work, I had a misguided view of the Mexican people and looked down on them. I could not have been more wrong. They are great people. --------------- Oh yeah, the perception of drug cartels are what make Colombian real estate a steal right now if you'd like to exchange paper money for something that will never go away. It's a country I've always wanted to visit - that report has put it higher up the to-do list My first ever visit was to Puerta Vallarta as a Field Rep for some Army trucks my company had sold the Mexican Army. I was met by our Mexican agent Gustavo and he was quite the character, steadily chomping and smoking a cigar with a lighter on a lanyard hanging around his neck. His assistant Alfredo was far more down to earth. Alf is the guy that showed me around Mex. City a few months later. We spent a great night in a 5 star hotel yucking it up, and......I drink tequila once every two or 3 years, wake up the next day and remember WHY I haven't drank any tequila in 2 or 3 years. They were sucking it down like beer. Next morning we load up in Gustavo's car, 3 hung over beasts, and off he goes like Mario Andretti. It wasn't too bad in town, as traffic kept him throttled back, but we were headed for a village a couple hours south called Tomatlan, along a VERY precipitous Pacific Coast 2 lane road. The guy had the tires squealing on every curve like James Bond. I wouldn't trade that ride for the world though. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. |
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Post by jaywalker on Dec 23, 2015 17:42:42 GMT 7
I was headed back to 29 Palms Marine Corps Base where I was working in California from San Felipe one Sunday morning.
There was zero traffic, except for me... til I didn't see the faded stop sign the size of a pie plate, hidden behind a tree limb. I saw it "Alto" just as I blew by it, looked over and a cop car was there.
I just pulled over. I didn't even wait for him to tell me to do so.
He took my Florida Drivers license and I apologized. "Sorry. I didn't see it".
I figured I'd have to bribe the guy on the side of the road. No biggie. He spoke great English. Real nice guy just doing his job.
I asked how much it would be. Said he had no idea. I had to go pay at the police station. Follow him.
It was 890 pesos ($8.90 USD) and all was well.
San Felipe is on the Baja Peninsula and it's a desert. Just miles upon miles of pristine, totally deserted beaches along the way.
The Federales had a checkpoint here & there, but they were nice enough guys....at least friendly.
Get back into the US...dogs and 97 questions later, and here's an ass-wipe DEA/ICE checkpoint 30 miles from the border. This was pre-9/11 mind you too.
They were about as friendly as a rattlesnake.
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