Tulum, Mexico: One of the Best Places to Retire in the World

Jan. 29, 2015 - PRLog -- January 29, 2015, Tulum, Mexico. Whether your retirement is approaching or it is still far away, it’s nice to daydream about that day when you will kick back, relax and enjoy the best that life has to offer. Many eyes have been turning towards Tulum, Mexico as one of the best places to retire.

Riviera Maya Property Consultants, an expat-operated real estate and architectural company in Tulum is basing a big portion of their target clientele on snowbirds and retirees from the U.S. and Canada. Yahoo Finance calls Tulum as one of the best places to retire because of access to affordable healthcare, low cost of living and a very appealing atmosphere, making Tulum “a magnet for eco-minded celebrities,” “so there are lots of bohemian-style boutiques, yoga centers and spas.”

At the same time, it’s also more than that – it is also an emerging boomtown, where investing in real estate is likely to bring additional value to your second home over the next years.

Luxury 602-square-foot suites in Tulum were sold from $127,000 in 2009. Now they are listed for $265,000, which is a $138,000 increase. Monthly rents for a two-bedroom, furnished condo range from $550 to $1,200 a month. You can still buy a lot in a developing residential neighborhood for $30K USD and then build your own house as you want it, according to the current offers by Riviera Maya Property Consultants.

The exchange rate between U.S. dollar and Mexican peso keeps growing in favor of American dollar, and this has been a steady trend throughout years, meaning your dollar will most likely have more and more value in Mexico over the years. There were small fluctuations, but the trend remained the same throughout the years, according to Trading Economics report and multiple other sources. In 2010  Mexican peso was trading at 12.68 per U.S. dollar. In 2014, it was trading at 13.56 per dollar; in 2015 it’s trading at 14.64.

Health care is more affordable than in the U.S. and has high international standards. Tulum has three small hospitals, and for more sophisticated care, modern hospitals are located 40 miles away in Playa del Carmen and 80 miles away in Cancun.

Tulum has a relaxed lifestyle, incredible beaches, delicious food and a growing expat community. The vibe of Tulum could be described as relaxed but sophisticated, without busy nightlife and traffic.

As a place to retire, Tulum provides with all the services that you might need. There are vegetable markets, a couple of large supermarkets, pharmacies, grocery stores and excellent restaurants, both in the hip beach zone, as well as local and laid back ones in town. According to Yahoo Finance, “Tulum has also attracted a large number of creative chefs, so there’s no shortage of interesting places to eat.”

The retirees can enjoy a healthy lifestyle in Tulum, with many options to choose their favorite activity – biking, beach walking, yoga, swimming, diving, or spa relaxation. It’s hard not to be healthy in Tulum, since most food in stores and restaurants is locally grown and fresh juices are offered everywhere.

ABOUT RIVIERA MAYA PROPERTY CONSULTANTS

Riviera Maya Property Consultants is a company founded by professionals from the U.S. and Europe, with years of experience in project management, architecture, construction, high-level sales and marketing. Based in Tulum, RMPC has formed close ties with local land sellers, and offers land purchase for the best market value, as well as architectural services, construction and property management.

For more information, please visit www.rivieramayapropertyconsultants.com

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