5 Great Reasons to Live in Yucatan!

There are probably hundreds of different reasons to live in Merida, the colonial capital of the State of Yucatan, and the surrounding towns, but these 5 reasons summarize the core benefits most expats will find.  If you buy Yucatan real estate, you will enjoy:

Culture and History

Well-kept-up colonial cities, Mayan Pyramids, beautiful architecture, traditional music, live jazz concerts, art shows, local handicrafts, artisan shops, museums and galleries are just a glimpse of the culture you will enjoy in Yucatan.  You can enjoy romantic evening walks, or also find a vibrant, living city center.  In addition to Merida, which has the second largest colonial city center in Mexico (after Mexico City) there are a number of beautiful colonial cities and towns in the area to visit.  Chichen Itza has been named one of the new Wonders of the World for a good reason, and dozens of other Mayan Pyramid sites in the area mean you never run out of new choices.

Beachfront and Nature

Merida is only 30 minutes away from the resort town of Progreso, and the long stretch of beachfront along the north of the peninsula, known as the Emerald Coast, offers many beaches to visit, in addition to ecological wonders, such as the flamingo reserve in Rio Lagartos.  The area is also famous for its cenotes, cool, naturally formed pools at the entrance to underground caves and waterways; some are ideal for refreshing swims, others are beautiful just to see.  The surrounding countryside is ideal for horse-back riding, and the jungle can be enjoyed in many, many ways, from ATV rides, to wildlife watching.

Variety in Properties

There are few places where you can find colonial Mexico homes, luxury beachfront condos, gated golf course communities and large countryside ranches all in virtually the same place.  You can choose a traditional Mexican home with a lots of flowers and a courtyard with a fountain, but you can also enjoy a relaxing lifestyle in completely modern properties.  Out on the country, you can buy a ranch or a large plot of Mexico land and have whatever kind of home built that suits your tastes.

Low Cost of … Everything

Well, just about everything.  Properties not only come in all shapes and sizes, but they are very affordable.  What’s more, the cost of living will be very low.  You will hardly notice the water bill, and electricity is also cheap (unless you use a lot, in which case the rates go up!)  Fresh fruit, vegetables, excellent food and going out for the evening tend to cost much less than in other places.

Modern Services

To top off all of this, Merida is a modern city of a million people; there are new malls, large-screen movie theaters (some are played in English), international stores, new golf courses, excellent hospitals, wide express ways, internet service and much more.  While you enjoy the romance of an old colonial city, and the variety of the area’s nature, you will also enjoy modern comforts.

Thomas Lloyd
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