Pleasant Surprises For Retirees In Mexico

Mexico has become rated #3 in best retirement places in 2013. With Mexico right at the doorstep of the United States, why not enjoy the beautiful weather and beautiful beaches year round! Retiring out of the country is not for everyone, but if you are an adventurous retiree who enjoys the tropics, retiring to Mexico may be for you. In many places of Mexico, you can enjoy a high quality retirement home for a fraction of what it costs in the United States, and there are some places where you pay little to no income taxes and considerably low property taxes.

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Benefits of Mexican Retirement

Mexico offers retirees a range of climates from spring like weather to year round warm humid weather to the dry heat of the desert.

The retirement areas that you would most likely choose are as safe as your hometown in the United States. Mexico has extremely strict firearm and knife laws, and Mexico is statistically safer than most cities in the United States. Violent crimes are low in these retirement communities of Mexico.

In Mexico, retirement can be very relaxing and yet very active. Mexico is a low stress country with lots of various activities year round.

Retirement income can go much further in Mexico. With the actual living costs being much lower than United States, food and drinks are also considerably lower.

Which Location to Choose

Another consideration in retiring to Mexico is where exactly to locate. Two important choices to decide is living in a community of expatriates, who provides support, speaks with you in English and lives in places designed for the foreigners. Or, you can choose to live in the local community, however, you will need to make a great effort in speaking Spanish and integrating into the community.

Knowing what kind of income you will need to retire in Mexico depends on your lifestyle, however, the Mexican immigration authorities require that you show proven fixed income to obtain retirement visa. Each person is dealt with case by case, there is no minimum amount, however, you need to prove income of $1500 US money per month and an additional $500 for spouse. This will show your income will pay for any rented accommodations.

Amenities with Retirement in Mexico

People retire to Mexico to carry out passions such as:

-Art, photography and writing, using Mexico as their inspiration. Sometimes their work can be sold outside of Mexico, supplementing their retirement income.

-Social Work-some retire here to help deprived communities build anew, sharing extensive knowledge and experience, making a positive contribution to the community where they live in.

-Golf-Mexico has three of the world’s top ten golf courses, besides dozens more!

Of course there are many alternatives as seen on Nathan Carlisle; however whatever your desires are for retirement, you are sure to find in Mexico!

Some people retire in Mexico part time. They may have property in the US to rent out to assist in paying for the housing in Mexico, however, many choose to make a complete lifestyle change and retire full time to Mexico, and the many people that have, are living a very happy retired life!

When she is not preoccupied with her writing in Missouri, Cindi enjoys being a mom and working full time in the medical field. Areas of authorship include retirement communities, computer software, SEO and many more.

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