| While there are a wide variety of choices in Mexico | | | | some properties and areas more suitable for |
| retirement communities throughout the country, the | | | | retirement, the variety of styles and locations is large. |
| Caribbean coast, on the west of the Yucatan | | | | On the other end of the spectrum, Costa Maya, at the |
| Peninsula, offers an excellent variety ranging from | | | | south end of the Caribbean beachfront area, just |
| well-established expat communities to new retirement | | | | before reaching Belize, offers a smaller, but very |
| areas. While each has its own benefits, they all share | | | | close-knit expat community. Costa Maya real estate |
| a few things in common - the wide, soft white | | | | offers quaint, one story homes right next to the |
| beaches, the turquoise water and the warm weather | | | | downtown area of Mahahual, (the main town) a very |
| which has made this area famous. | | | | short walk from the boardwalk and many little |
| Playa del Carmen is a good example of the first kind | | | | restaurants, shops and several local grocery stores. |
| of area - a retirement community which has already | | | | For those who are prepared for a retirement a little bit |
| become a favorite, with many expats (around 15,000 | | | | more quiet, and away from everything, the beachfront |
| Americans and Canadians) and offers a large number | | | | homes in the nearby areas provide close contact with |
| of modern services resulting from a thriving tourism | | | | pure, untouched nature, and an ideal place for quiet |
| industry. In most communities in Playa del Carmen ideal | | | | relaxation - the neighbors are just about the only thing |
| for retirement, a retiree will find neighbors from the U.S., | | | | nearby. |
| Canada, Europe and many other countries - and a | | | | The area's main tourism comes from the cruise dock |
| significant number of them will be at or near retirement | | | | in Mahahual. The disadvantage of retirement here is |
| age, making it easy to find neighbors and friends with | | | | that many services can only be found an hour and a |
| similar interests. Playa del Carmen includes all services, | | | | half away in Chetumal. Those who are not bothered |
| from large-screen movie theaters in new malls, to | | | | by this, or do not have any very specific retirement |
| international quality hospitals, to world-class golf | | | | needs, can enjoy a lifestyle more laid-back then in |
| courses. | | | | most parts of the world.he Caribbean coast provides |
| Playa del Carmen properties suitable for retirement | | | | options between these two extremes, and numerous |
| can be found in a variety of communities, both next to | | | | other destinations for retirement including Cancun, |
| the beach, or a short taxi ride away. The price range | | | | Cozumel, Tulum and Akumal. Consider a retirement on |
| starts around $150,000 U.S. for a high-quality 2 | | | | what many consider the most beautiful stretch of |
| bedroom condo to upwards of a million for a luxury | | | | beaches in the world; whatever your lifestyle, you will |
| home on the beachfront. While there are certainly | | | | find the ideal place. |