Community Review: Sayulita, Mexico

Sayulita, Mexico

Above:  Sayulita is a laid-back beach town on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, just north of Puerto Vallarta

Sayulita Lifestyle Highlights

* Rub shoulders with an eclectic mix of expats, tourists, locals, artists, musicians.

* Catch a sunset or sunrise from your rooftop palapa overlooking the Pacific Ocean

* Enjoy a wide range

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Mexican Drug Cartels vs. Middle Class America

The sun still rises in Mexico, but far too many have lost their lives battling drug cartels.

“Mexico’s southern border awash in crime and violence” reads a headline in the Miami Herald.  The article examines the alarming spread of crime and violence inspired by Mexican drug cartels into

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Mexico’s Drug War Scares Prospective Retirees

Only in Mexico will you find 18 different types of hot sauce at a Taco stand.

Perhaps the only country in recent days to post more disturbing international news than Ecuador is Mexico, with it’s ongoing drug war (see source article from the L.A. Times).  It’s hard to imagine living or

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Sayulita, Mexico – Favorite Hideaway Beach Community

You'll find all kinds of characters in Sayulita, Mexico

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Sayulita is a funky mixture of easy going California surf culture, a dose of traditional Mexican heritage, a sprinkle of outdoorsy, affluent American tourists, and a sub-culture of Mexican artisans,

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Punta de Mita – Mexico Luxury Beach Community

Punta de Mita features quiet, romantic beaches amid some of Vallartas most exclusive resorts

Punta de Mita features quiet, romantic beaches amid some of Vallarta's most exclusive resorts

Punta de Mita represents a popular retirement destination in Mexico and is still one of my favorite places to visit.  Punta de Mita sports fine beaches, and some of Vallarta’s top resorts including the Four Seasons, and the St.

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Old Town – Puerto Vallarta’s Art and Cultural Enclave

Boutiques, restaurant patios, galleries and coffee shops mingle along the cobblestone streets of Old Town Puerto Vallarta

Boutiques, restaurant patios, galleries and coffee shops mingle along the cobblestone streets of Old Town Puerto Vallarta

I spent the duration of my stay in Puerto Vallarta in “Old Town” which is also aptly known as “Zona Romantica”.  Old town features authentic Mexican qualities intermingled with art galleries, boutiques, and restaurant patios.

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Review Of Puerto Vallarta’s Hotel Area

Aqua - Nice view but no beach access and the busy road ruins the ambiance

Puerto Vallarta’s “hotel area” is located near the marina where the cruise ships pull in.  I decided to have a look at what an ocean view condo would cost me to buy or rent.

Here is what I saw:

Deck 12 – Recently completed condo project located near major shopping facilities, with ocean views,

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Mexican Fixer-Upper Home With Ocean Views

Stairs leading up to fixer-upper house in Old Town

Puerto Vallarta’s historical district is known by expats as “Old Town”. Old town is a popular spot for tourists looking for a blend of authentic Mexico, great dining, and thriving night life. Many of the shops, galleries, and businesses are owned and/or frequented by expats.  Streets are narrow and cobblestone.  Many restaurants

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Why Puerto Vallarta Is Mexico’s ‘Mature’ Retirement Community

Puerto Vallarta deserves its reputation as a leading destination... with views like this, who could argue?

Puerto Vallarta deserves its reputation as a leading destination… and the lifestyle pictured here is still affordable.

Puerto Vallarta deserves top marks as a place to live or retire and could serve as a benchmark for any other retirement destination in Latin America.  The reason boils down to it’s maturity

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Garza Blanca – Mexican Luxury Beach Condos

Garza Blanca is a brand new resort development offering privately owned condos with the services and amenities of a luxury hotel and resort which promises to make for an exceptional luxury retirement experience in Mexico.

Garza Blanca is located a short 10 – 15 minute drive south of Puerto Vallarta’s

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Which City Fits Your Lifestyle?

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Panama City vs. Puerto Vallarta

As I roam about the globe, I am often struck by various similarities and differences between the places I visit.  During a recent visit to Puerto Vallarta, on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, I couldn’t help but compare it to Panama City, Panama which

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