Mexico has had a tough time over the past few years. The death toll due to drug warfare ranks up there with Afganistan. Yet most of the people who contact us from Mexico don’t seem to be overly worried about being attacked by criminal drug lords. According to most reports we’ve read, expats and tourists [...]
Read More...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 of dining [...]
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“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 Guatemala and beyond. The Mexican-Guatemala border is one I crossed myself back in 1999. We entered Guatemala via one of the more remote border [...]
Read More...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 retiring to a place where brazen attacks on citizens and police seem to occur every other day. Regardless of the fact that [...]
Read More...If you can’t view the slide show, click here. 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, traveling musicians, and backpackers. Well to do retirees from the U.S., Canada and Europe also enter [...]
Read More...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. Regis. The thing I like about Punta de Mita (apart from having the best surfing spots [...]
Read More...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. Old Town is also Puerto Vallarta’s most active district for art and cultural expression. Over the years of passing through [...]
Read More...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, marble [...]
Read More...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 and lounges offer [...]
Read More...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 as an established international destination for tourism and foreign residents. With maturity comes high quality amenities, established infrastructure, and a dynamic expat [...]
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