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Jim Scherrer has owned property in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for 24 years and resided there for the past ten years. The mission of his series of 40 articles pertaining to retirement in Puerto Vallarta is to reveal the recent changes that have occurred in Vallarta while dispelling the misconceptions about living conditions in Mexico. For the full series of articles regarding travel to and retirement in Vallarta as well as pertinent Puerto Vallarta links, please visit us at Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Buyers‘ Agents
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Looking for the Best Place in the World to Retire?In calculating the latest Annual Global Retirement Index conducted by International Living magazine, Mexico was determined to be the top retirement destination among 30 nations reviewed from throughout the world. Mexico has many unique and beautiful resort destinations, however Puerto Vallarta ranks among the top of all Mexican retirement communities. A Conde Nast survey rated Vallarta as the friendliest city in the world. Many would consider Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to be the number one retirement location in the world today. Want to Find Treasure in the Sierra Madres?The Sierra Madres have been and continue to be rich in mineral wealth. The problem is; the majority of us North Americans can´t do very much to enjoy the benefits associated with these rich mineral deposits. However, the richest asset of all is not the "gold in them thar hills", it´s the hills themselves. The North American baby boomers are invading the Sierra Madres along the Mexican Riviera in their attempt to obtain their little piece of Paradise. The Strong Canadian Dollar Goes a Mile in Mexico TodayOnly four short years ago, the Canadian loonie would buy just 7 Mexican pesos, whereas today it´ll buy 11 pesos. Since the peso has held firm with the US dollar, that change translates into an increase of 50% in the Canadian purchasing power in Mexico during the past four years. In Puerto Vallarta there are literally thousands of new condos and other real estate opportunities awaiting the Canadians with their newfound wealth. At the rate that Puerto Vallarta is growing, if it were located in Canada, its population would place it among the top ten largest Canadian cities by the year 2015. Retirement Real Estate in Puerto Vallarta, MexicoPuerto Vallarta, Mexico, the once sleepy little Mexican fishing village located in the foothills of the Sierra Madres on Banderas Bay along the Mexican Riviera is no longer sleepy or little. The population has literally exploded since the filming of “The Night of the Iguana” in 1963. Vallarta has grown from 2,000 inhabitants prior to 1963 to the current figure of 350,000 inhabitants in 2007. Along with this explosive growth, real estate values have increased accordingly and are projected to continue to accelerate well into the future as the baby boomers migrate to Paradise. Treatment of and by MexicansLearn the facts about the difficulties associated with migration in both directions across our southern border and the corresponding differences in how migrants are treated. Retirement in Puerto Vallarta--what Makes Banderas Bay so Special?Banderas Bay is a 500 square mile horseshoe shaped body of water located in the center of the Mexican Rivera. Being surrounded on three sides by the Sierra Madre mountains and having more than 50 miles of spectacular shoreline, it offers many unique benefits to the Puerto Vallarta region. On the same latitude as Hawaii, the bay is home to humpback whales, giant manta rays, dolphins, marlin, sailfish, and other deep water game fish. It is a very special bay, with a very special climate, and home to a very special society of people. Retirement in Puerto Vallarta--where Exactly is Margaritaville?Jimmy Buffett got wasted away searchin’ for his lost shaker of salt in Margaritaville, probably in or near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Since all tequila is derived from the blue agave plant which is grown only in the Mexican state of Jalisco, home of Vallarta, it only makes sense that Margaritaville lies in Jalisco. Almost all fruits used in margaritas are also grown in the Jalisco region. So come on down to Vallarta, sometimes referred to as Margaritaville, and help the local economy while having the time of your life. Retirement in Puerto Vallarta--want to Learn Something in your Spare Time?Now that you’ve retired, perhaps it’s time to pursue some of those areas of interest that you previously had no time for. Fellow retirees and other professionals in Puerto Vallarta offer classes covering social activities, sports, health related activities, hobbies, crafts, Spanish lessons, and just about every other subject imaginable. This article lists 16 different types of classes taught in Vallarta, thus providing an opportunity to learn something in your spare time while enjoying yourself in one of the most beautiful resort destinations in the world. Retirement in Puerto Vallarta--interested in Deep Sea Fishing at Its Best?Is knowing where to dock your million dollar fishing boat your biggest problem? Not to worry--there are four huge modern marinas in the greater Puerto Vallarta area with over 1,200 slips for yachts up to 150’ long. For those with smaller boats, there are literally thousands of slips available in Vallarta. Moreover, there is an abundance of world class fishing to be had in the Banderas Bay and the Pacific Ocean just offshore from Vallarta. World record size marlin, sailfish, yellow fin tuna, and dorado are the typical catch in these beautiful waters under perfect weather conditions from November through May. Don’t miss the annual Sailfish Tournament in November that kicks off the season and stay to enjoy seven months of world class deep sea fishing.. Retirement in Puerto Vallarta--ready to Live in Luxury?After a lifetime of hard work, now is the time to enjoy the fruit of your labor and start living the life of Riley, in luxury. This article presents “La Dolce Vida” or the sweet life associated with retirement in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It clearly depicts a financial strategy for living a king’s life without paying a king’s ransom. Housing and related expenses, food costs, medical expenses, miscellaneous expenses, etc. are detailed showing retirees how they can afford and enjoy every activity imaginable, under ideal weather conditions, while living a luxurious lifestyle.
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