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Mexico

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Why To Retire In Mexico

Did you know over 1.5 million Americans now live in Mexico? This country is ideal for retirees looking for year round warm weather coupled with an extremely low cost of living. Plus, the proximity to the United States makes it very convenient to visit family and friends back at home. Mexico provides national healthcare to its residents, but even paying for medical services out of pocket is a fraction of the cost in the states. Stretch your retirement dollars, fill up on the flavorful cuisine, and enjoy the beach life in Mexico!

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Retire In Mexico: Things To Know

Weather

Mexico has a beautiful, tropical climate, with a rainy summer season and dryer winter months. The country sees its temperatures average between 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year.

Mexico residents experience a heavy rainy season throughout the country, but particularly in the more tropical southern parts. The west coast tends to stay more arid than the rest of the country.

Visa Requirements

Retirees looking to settle down in Mexico have a few different options when it comes to visas. A popular option is the tourist visa, which allows for 180-day stays in Mexico. Once this time is up, individuals then make “visa runs.” During visa runs, people will leave the country for anywhere from a few hours to a few days, and upon return, can begin another round of a stay.

Another visa option is the “temporary residency” visa. Applicants must provide proof of earning a minimum of $1,620 of retirement or pension income per month in order to qualify.
More information can be found here.

Transportation

Throughout the country, buses are the most common form of transportation, for both short and long-distance travel. Bigger cities, such as Mexico City, also have a popular metro system. Personal cars are also an option.

Mexico has major international airports throughout the country, including Mexico City
International Airport (MEX) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
More information can be found here.

Health Insurance

Mexico has a 3-tier healthcare system, with two services aimed toward either employees or underemployed residents, as well as a third service provided through private insurance. Individuals who choose to retire in Mexico usually end up receiving care from either the first or the third option.
More information can be found here.

Language

Spanish is both the official and the dominant language in Mexico, but the common tourist cities feature English-speaking residents as well.

Currency

The legal tender in Mexico is the Mexican peso. A single U.S. dollar is worth roughly 20 Mexican pesos.

Featured Articles

Mexico10 Jungle Creatures I Came Face-to-Face with at Sandos Caracol Eco ResortIf you’re heading to the Riviera Maya, you’re bound to run into a jungle creature at some point. Videos by TravelAwaits The Yucatan region is blanketed in tropical, lush jungle. Though many resorts in the area attempt to curate and manage the types of flora and fauna that wind up on their properties, some locations […]
MexicoRiviera Maya vs Riviera Nayarit: Key Differences About the Mexican RivierasWhen we’re talking about famous coastlines in Mexico, nothing tops the Riviera Maya. Videos by TravelAwaits That being said, it’s far from Mexico’s only riviera. Riviera, which is Italian for coastline, can cover any long stretch of sandy beach… but we usually use the word to talk about popular and well-known coasts. Home to major […]
Mexico City5 Cultural Landmarks in Mexico City That Many People MissWhen Americans go to Mexico, it’s easy for us to end up on a well-trodden tourist path. Videos by TravelAwaits That’s a common case in countries that rely at least partly on tourism. They have infrastructure in place that makes it easy for travelers to get around, get a bite to eat, book a hotel, […]

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