| While many Mexico retirement communities on the | | | | discovered, is Valle de Bravo, only 2 hours from |
| coast have become favorites over the past few | | | | Mexico City, and 1 hour from Toluca, one of the cities |
| favorite for Americans and Canadians, either retired or | | | | showing the strongest growth of services in Latin |
| coming up to retirement, another possibility which has | | | | America. |
| been somewhat less popular, but is, indeed, no less | | | | As for colonial cities, a few near the beachfront have |
| attractive, is the charming little towns and colonial cities | | | | already established themselves as good retirement |
| of the countries interior. | | | | choices; these include Mazatlan on the Pacific coast, |
| In terms of charming little towns, one has already | | | | and Merida on the Yucatan peninsula; Campeche, also |
| succeeded in gaining a reputation and strong following | | | | on the Yucatan peninsula has just begun to tap into its |
| right up there with some of the most popular | | | | tourism potential and draw more Norht American |
| beachfront destinations; this is Lake Chapala. The two | | | | retirees to its unique charm. |
| main towns on Lake Chapala, Chapala and Ajijic, along | | | | Back in Mexico's central interior, Morelia is also another |
| with numerous other villages such as Jocotepec, have | | | | growing option. Located conveniently between |
| cobblestone roads, quaint little Mexican style homes, | | | | Guadalajara and Mexico City (a couple of hours away |
| and a lifestyle defined by the relaxation that has | | | | from each), it also provides all the conveniences of a |
| defined Mexican culture for centuries. | | | | city, while having retained the atmosphere of old |
| In addition to the quaint little homes, Lake Chapala real | | | | colonial roads, beautiful architecture, and well |
| estate offers large, luxury homes, with beautiful views | | | | landscaped parks. Morelia real estate likewise offers a |
| of the lake, modern condos with many conveniences, | | | | large variety of options, and since it is still very |
| and just about anything between the three of these. | | | | undiscovered by foreign buyers, the prices are still very |
| Another key benefit; Guadalajara, Mexico's second | | | | low. |
| largest city, with all services, conveniences and some | | | | If you are thinking about retiring in Mexico, consider the |
| of the world's best healthcare is less than an hour | | | | option of Mexico's interior - a charming small town, or a |
| away - close enough for convenience, far enough to | | | | colonial city may be the lifestyle perfect for relaxation |
| forget that it exists, when you don't need it. Another | | | | in your retirement. |
| example of a similar town, which has been far less | | | | |