Today living abroad and moving to another country has become very attractive for many people, not only since the pandemic in early 2020. The Riviera Maya including Playa del Carmen and Tulum has been on the top list of Expat Destinations in Mexico for more than 3 decades.
Immigration from Europe, Canada, North and South America has transformed Playa del Carmen from a small fishing village into a cosmopolitan city with beautiful beaches and warm weather year round. Tulum is on the rise for a few years and has become the go-to place for eco-chic hotels, sustainable developments, and eco-homes in the jungle.
But that is not all! Everyone who has lived or moved to the Riviera Maya will tell you that they love the lifestyle, its people, the beautiful beaches, the green jungle, and the relatively lower cost of living.
While the lifestyle in Playa del Carmen is a little different than in Tulum or for example Puerto Aventuras, all of the villages and cities along the Riviera Maya have the following in common:
Retire in Playa del Carmen. This young city and the Riviera Maya in Mexico are great places to retire and have become in recent years more and more attractive for this group not only because of the climate, also because of first class facilities and affordability.
With an international airport only an hour away, it is easy, fast and affordable to stay connected with family in your home country. Playa del Carmen also provides many attractions in addition to the main ones like the white beaches, the turquoise Caribbean ocean or the Mayan ruins & culture.
The Mexican way of life is ideal for retirement. It provides a more laid-back atmosphere, one can relax and enjoy while still lead an active life. The friendly people, the cosmopolitan flair and the welcoming culture is perfect for low stress living.
You will fall in love with the fresh fruits, vegetables, fish and meats you can find at local markets and you will recognize how much money you can save. Even eating out at local restaurants is more affordable than you think.
Playa del Carmen offers housing for all budgets (renting or buying), has excellent and affordable health care (English speaking), world class shopping on 5th Avenue or in shopping malls, cheap public transportation, superb climate year around, a big expat community, diversity, walkability, hundreds of restaurants (also vegetarian and vegan) and many sports activities.
As a young city, Playa del Carmen is constantly changing, is full of energy and life, and is bilingual, which makes it even more attractive for retirees.
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