Will return to live rest of my days in Mexico.

Hello Daretiree:
I have been to PV three times and am debating whether to be there or Sayulita.   I have not yet explored the Yucatan but that is my goal for next year.   I am hoping to do winter stay (5 months) on the ocean and would like to keep in touch regarding what you find out.  Also, I am interested in finding someone who may wish to travel with me to that area for about a month next late Fall or early winter.   Thanks!

Hi Ruby, yes let's keep in touch via email for now, ok?
Lloyd

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I never like to see any kind of 'for the rest of my days' comment daretiree.

Often when looking at retirement, people see it as a 'forever more' decision.  That is the equivalent of looking for your first job after leaving formal education and trying to decide what kind of job it should be for the rest of your working life.  Most people go through several changes in career during their working life.  Retirement is no different.

Thinking along the lines of 'forever more' puts you psychologically in a certain place.  It makes the decision a 'life or death' kind of decision.   It has you thinking you have to 'get it right'.   See what I mean?

My advice as a long time retiree who has enjoyed living in various countries since retiring early, is to not set yourself up for failure by doing that.  The reality is that many people who choose to try retiring to another country, do not in fact 'stick'.  Not because they chose the wrong place, more often than not it's simply because adapting to 'different' can be difficult for some people.  When someone finds that it isn't working out for them, they can see it as a 'failure' on their part.

To avoid perhaps beating yourself up if you don't 'stick', is very easy to do.  All you have to do is change your thinking to 'where do I want to try living next.'  Next is an open ended decision.  It can last a few months, several years or 'for the rest of your life' but it is never a life or death, get it right or get it wrong decision. 

A 'next' decision also takes a lot of pressure off you in making the decision of where to go.  Again, there is no wrong answer, only an answer that will perhaps last for a shorter time.  No one has to go home to family and friends and say, 'you know what I said about moving to X for the rest of my life, well it didn't work out.' 

When I left 'home' 27 years ago, my family and friends expected me to tell them where I was 'retiring to'.  I told them I was going to try living in A for a while.   Since then I have also lived in  B, C, D, E and F.  I haven't got it wrong yet.

Hi, to add to what "Dogeared" said, my wife and I have travelled across Mexico for 13 years before finding a place to settle but we are not commited forever like we say to family and friends  (this is a reason more for us not to buy property but rent on a yearly term with an option to cancel).

While you are in Mexico, visit, visit, visit and explore.

Buena suerte en su proyecto, GyC.

Sure!

Thank you. You are right. Never thot of it like that before😀

Excellent response dogeared,

You are right "I can't" or "forever" are heavy burdens, and they limit what can be.  I tend to think immediately buying a house in a strange land as the same thing. It restricts you, and holds you there. If you have vasts amounts of money you could just rent it and hire someone to manage it, of course. But most of us do not have vast amounts of money. So you would have a house you would need to sell in order to go away , and all of the costs that come with a house.

Like you, I rent and explore, there is always that place I haven't seen, and would be sorry if I missed it.

I am agree with you. If you need a immigration lawyer in Cancun my cell is 998 577 2380.

I will be visiting Progreso, yucatan for 2 months Oct. thru Nov. Will decide if will stay in Progreso long term or go back to Puerto Vallarta.

Hmmmm, two VERY DIFFERENT places.  I like the Yucatan, but Progreso Beach has nothing in common with PV.  It is very cheap to live there, a lot of English speakers there.  I'll be interested to hear what your outcome is on your choices!!

You are right. PV is quite metropolitan, with cheap rentals, but only one not so good beach. However, excellent hospital. 

On other hand, Progreso had 2 br/2bath on beach for around $700 per month with 3 month rental.

To me, if Progreso turns out to be as nice as I have read, then Progreso will be my new Mexican paradise.

I normally do not give my phone number out right away, but you can friend me on Facebook l.art.nelson for now if you want

After living full-time in several places in Mexico between 2013 and 2017 I gave up on the notion of "I am moving to such and such city". I simply say.. I am travelling to this place or that country.
This is how I have ended up trading Mexico for Thailand. I have finally realized that I am happier here in Thailand.

However. Depending on exchange rates.. Crime rates.. Political changes.. then I could  be back in Mexico next week. Or Ecuador. Or goodness knows where!

Retirement.. Should be about freedom.. Keeping it simple. Renting not buying.. Helps that freedom.. Keep in mind that wherever you move to, your next door neighbors can make life hell for you. For example.. If they get 2 roof dogs that bark all day and night.

Travel  Light. Accumulate memories not stuff. Good luck and enjoy the adventure!

LThank you for the advise. Makes sense what you say.

I'm moving to Rosarito, does anyone know of a nice,safe place on the beach for $400 a month?