Over the past four decades, Americans have voted Mexico the world’s #1 place to live or retire in the way that really counts… they’ve packed up and moved there.
This country is home to more American expats and retirees than any other—at least 1 million and as many as 2 million, depending on the survey.
The highly Americanized culture is only one of the attractions. Mexico’s proximity to the U.S. and Canada is another big plus for the many retirees living there who want to make trips back home to see grandkids every now and then.
Plus, the excellent infrastructure makes living easy, residency is straightforward, the country’s got many great lifestyle and climate choices, and property is affordable, as is the cost of living.
If you’re weak in Spanish, then you’ll appreciate Mexico’s wealth of English-speakers. In Mazatlán, for example, English is spoken almost everywhere… including the immigration office.
As a new resident, you can import your household effects duty-free. Plus, you can return easily to use Medicare in the U.S. You’ll appreciate this one if you are nearing (or over) age 65. You can get good medical care in Mexico… but if you’d rather have a more familiar setting (and let Medicare pay for it), then you’re only a drive or a quick flight away from the U.S.
The Mexican government is a stable democracy, with executive, legislative, and judicial branches functioning in a similar way to those in the U.S.
It’s a civil law country, so you can forget the threats (and expense) of protecting yourself from frivolous lawsuits or personal injury lawyers.
Mexico is large, broad, and diverse, with hundreds of good living options. There’s literally something for everyone. Whatever your preference for climate, you’ll find it in Mexico. Throughout the mountains, you’ll discover beautiful colonial cities like San Miguel de Allende, Ajijic, Guanajuato, and Oaxaca… places that enjoy mild climates without extreme heat or cold.
But Mexico also offers thousands of miles of beautiful beaches, from temperate to tropical, on both its Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Places like Tulum and Playa del Carmen… Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta… and Los Cabos and Ensenada, all continue to be popular with expats.
Until next time,
