When visiting with family or friends and the conversation of retirement comes up, do you find people talking about the places that would fit them best? Does having great year-round weather, beautiful white-sand beaches, or living a certain lifestyle top their list? Then comes all the typical clichés: “just imagine yourself lying on a beach under a palm tree with a margarita in hand!,” “I want to live where shorts, a t-shirt, and flip-flops are the local attire!” Most everyone has an idea where they would like to be when the decision to retire becomes a reality.
There are plenty of international destinations to consider when looking to purchase a retirement or seasonal home. For North Americans, discovering the Yucatan Peninsula is a fantastic opportunity because of its proximity to its regional neighbors. It is only a day’s flight from almost any airport in The United States and Canada. Both Cancun and Merida’s airports offer easy accessibility when flying internationally. Let’s highlight several of the Yucatan Peninsula’s cities. Who knows, one of them could be your future home!
Which Yucatan Peninsula city fits you best?
Cancun – A luxurious paradise for sunseekers
Cancun has, for the longest time, been a destination for sunseekers looking for white-sand beaches, clear turquoise water, and a vibrant lifestyle. This popular destination offers a variety of condos and stand-alone homes. Choose to own a luxurious condo that offers such amenities as a rooftop pool with views, fully-equipped gyms, full-service spas, and on-site restaurants and bars. Cancun also has a variety of communities that offer 2, 3, and 4-bedroom homes with plenty of living space. These well-laid-out neighborhoods offer clubhouses that provide full-service spas, pool, restaurants, bars, tennis courts, and more—all the modern conveniences of home.
If a vibrant lifestyle is what you are looking for, then Cancun could be your choice! It has several 5-star rated restaurants, numerous theme bars, and a wide variety of shopping venues. There are also plenty of outdoor markets, various festivals, and local attractions to enjoy daily. Being situated in Cancun offers plenty of options when wanting to make a day trip. Taking the ferry from Puerto Juarez to Isla Mujeres or Cozumel is one of the many trips. Spend the day snorkeling and touring around either one of these fabulous islands. If you need medical attention, there are two top quality hospitals in Cancun – Hospiten and Amerimed.
Merida – A city filled with Mexican traditions
Merida is a city with deep traditions that seamlessly blend with Mexico’s modern-day trends. With a population of approximately 778,000 residents, there are plenty of stand-alone homes and various condos to select from. When considering a single-family home, your choices include early colonial, traditional, and contemporary-style homes. Many of them come with a private backyard that includes a pool. Condos and many urban bungalows are also available in and around the city. The amenities for both will vary depending on if you live in a planned community, neighborhood, or complex.
Spending time in this thriving city can be extremely exciting. Merida’s Mayan rich culture gives the city a mystic ambiance. Its Spanish architecture intertwines throughout its city streets. There are numerous open-air restaurants and street-side cafés that paint a simplistic picture of times past and present. It also has plenty of parks that host weekly farmers’ markets and various festivals on a regular basis. Merida is a short distance away from white-sand beaches, The Gulf of Mexico, and several archaeological sites, to mention only a few attractions. Merida is also well-known for its innovations in natural – Holistic medicine.
Playa del Carmen – A fast-growing fishing village
Playa del Carmen portrays itself as a coastal community that maintains its fishing village origins. The real estate market in Playa del Carmen offers diversity when looking for an ideal property. If wanting a stand-alone home, numerous communities offer a variety of floor plans, views, and styles. Condos in Playa del Carmen are trendy because of their ease of maintenance and valued price points. Both types of properties provide countless amenities such as golf courses, community pools, and on-site restaurants and bars. With Playa being a seaward destination, you will always be close enough to sugar-fine white sand beaches and the beautiful Caribbean Sea.
Stepping out your front door to find an environment that introduces a vacation atmosphere every day of the week is a dream. Choose from a plethora of world-class restaurants, beach bars and grills, and a variety of shopping opportunities. Spend the day soaking in some rays and sipping on a handmade margarita. When evening sets in, take a casual stroll down Playa’s world-famous 5th Avenue. Take a moment to smell the various scents of freshly-prepared cuisines and listen to local musicians’ harmonizing sounds. Medical care in Playa includes clinics like CostaMed and a modern hospital (Hospiten) for additional care.
Tulum – A laid-back and free-spirited town
Tulum is known for practicing inner-awareness and a Zenistic lifestyle. It is also known for having a very conservative and environmentally-friendly attitude when building new homes. Developers have made a conscious effort in utilizing reclaimed materials and energy-saving devices. Tulum has a variety of exclusive developments that offer a wide range of houses and condo complexes. Various floor plans fulfill the desired number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and needed living space. You can choose to live in the jungle, close to downtown or near the beach. The amenities include a clubhouse with a community pool, walking and biking trails, restaurants, and many other conveniences.
This unique town offers a quality of life that can only be found in the Riviera Maya. Choose to relax by being surrounded by unspoiled jungle or kick up your heels in the heart of Tulum’s old pueblo. No matter where you are staying, Tulum’s world-renowned beaches and turquoise Caribbean water are just minutes away. Enjoy the day by exploring Mayan ruins or swimming in one of the nearby cenotes. Tulum also offers a variety of exotic restaurants, boutique shops, and plenty of family activities. Let’s not forget the open-air markets and festive celebrations. There is a CostaMed for general family care and a hospital for immediate attention.
Discovering the Yucatan Peninsula could be the perfect opportunity to find your ideal retirement or seasonal home, vacation getaway, or investment property. No matter the reason, prices are at an all-time low but won’t stay this way for long. Take a moment to contact us at Top Mexico Real Estate. Let one of our professional agents answer any questions you might have when wanting to own a home in Mexico.