The weather in Yucatan is Tropical. Welcome to life in the tropics If you are looking for real estate in Yucatan it gets hot and gets humid Hurricanes are common on the Caribbean side of the peninsula but much less so on the Gulf Coast Tropical weather can be severe However, the temperature does not get below freezing and it NEVER snows. If you dream of owning a Yucatan home or hacienda and you like to garden, you will love the year round growing season!
Mexico Real Estate Prices
You can get a lot of home in the Mexico real estate market at very reasonable prices! Our property prices start as low as $40,000.00-usd for a fixer upper on the beach or in Merida. Construction prices are very reasonable, currently running below $80.00-usd per sq. ft. to build new or remodel. Labor wages are low and you can hire domestic help for around $20.00-usd a day. Stretching your dollar is easy!
HEALTHCARE
Healthcare in Yucatan is on par with the USA, Canada and Europe. There are numerous good and clean hospitals and clinics Many facilities arestate of the art. Office visits are inexpensive Anyone living in Mexico may enroll in the national health program (IMSS). There are numerous well-trained physicians, dentists and clinicians throughout Yucatan Procedures, medications and treatments are usually much more reasonable here than in other parts of the world.
TRANSPORTATION
It is easy to maneuver throughout the Yucatan. Well-maintained roads intersect most of the peninsula. TheGreen Angels patrol the main highways and provide assistance to travelers The police also have units designed to help travelers with mechanical problems You can go anywhere by bus or mini van Public transportation is inexpensive Bus routes are well serviced with good frequency. Taxis are also readily available Taxi fares have recently gotten less expensive in Merida due to new competition While it is easy to have a car here, it is not essential. Traveling around the Yucatan is easy and affordable!
CRIME
It is safe here! Yucatan has one of the lowest crime rates per capita in Mexico. Violent crime is a rarity In Merida (Yucatan s bustling capital city) women walk the city streets at all hours without being intimidated or molested. Guns are prohibited. A strong police presence and a low toleration for crime provides for safe streets A sense of tranquility and safety pervades the community.
LOCAL ECONOMY
The local economy in the Merida real estate region is stable and growing. Agriculture, fishing, import/export, construction, construction materials, education, health care, tourism, real estate, legal services, government, retail services and entrepreneurialism provide a constant revenue exchange.
ACCEPTANCE OF FOREIGNERS
There is a large ex-pat Yucatan retirement community across the state People from all corners of the globe find the Yucatan a warm and welcoming place to call home. TheYucatecan people kindly embrace most foreigners into their relaxed and friendly way of life.
That said, Mexico is not for everyone Type-A personalities, impatient types, demanders, whiners, complainers and those who expect Mexico to be likewhere they came from , are going to have a difficult time adjusting here.
If you are reasonably relaxed, not in a hurry, willing to learn a new way of living, socializing and experiencing life, living in Mexico and especially Yucatan can be richly rewarding Everyday can be an adventure From tending your tropical garden to exploring Mayan Ruins – from a solitary stroll on a lonely beach to a bustling and exotic market there is something here for everyone with an open mind, a willingness to learn and a youthful sense of adventure!
Mitch Keenan has been a Licensed Broker in the United States since the 1980s. He holds a GRI and a CRS from NAR (National Association of Realtors). With over ten years of living and working in the Yucatan real estate industry, Mitch brings American business ethics and Mexico business experience together to give buyers unparalleled service. 512-879-6546
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