{"id":18055,"date":"2019-08-02T09:30:31","date_gmt":"2019-08-02T14:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/?p=18055"},"modified":"2019-08-02T09:33:29","modified_gmt":"2019-08-02T14:33:29","slug":"retiring-in-cancun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/retiring-in-cancun\/","title":{"rendered":"Retiring in Cancun 101"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re thinking about a travel destination, there are a lot of things to consider. First and foremost &#8211; you need to think about why you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re traveling in the first place. This will have a great impact on your choice of destination as well. Really, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not remotely the same whether you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re going on a short vacation or looking for a place to retire. Speaking of which &#8211; have you thought about retiring in Cancun? This is a wonderful city for retirees! But when you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re moving to a distant place, you need to learn everything about it beforehand. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t worry though, we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re here to tell you all you need to know!<\/p>\n<h2>Retiring in Cancun 101<\/h2>\n<p>So, before you start looking for a moving company like <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalcitymovers.us\/\">Capital City Movers NYC<\/a><\/u> to relocate you to Cancun, the question is &#8211; where is this city exactly? And what is it like, in general? As we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve already mentioned, before retiring in Cancun, or anywhere for that matter, you want to learn everything there is to know about the area. That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the only sensible way of finding your paradise home in Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind &#8211; know that Cancun is found on the northern track of the Riviera Maya. And it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s long been a favorite destination for tourists from all over the world. In fact, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll find that more than 5 million people vacation in Cancun every season. There aren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t many destinations in all of the Caribbean which are more popular. That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s why you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll find many sprawling resorts along the many miles of Cancun\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s beaches, along with clubs and other nightlife amenities. If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re looking for a retirement filled with all kinds of activities and meeting different people, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d be hard-pressed to find a better location than Cancun. Plus, if you grow tired of the area, traveling somewhere else is the easiest thing in the world. Cancun has a very modern airport, which means you can fly to the US in a couple of hours at most. Speaking of which &#8211; people know English here, so you won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t find it hard to settle in.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18056\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Retiring-in-Cancun-101-6.jpg\" alt=\"A view of the Cancun skyline at night.\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Retiring-in-Cancun-101-6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Retiring-in-Cancun-101-6-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What Does Retirement Look Like Here?<\/h2>\n<p>When people look for a place to retire, as with most things, they have different standards. Even in retirement, we lead different lifestyles, and not everyone can easily adapt to every sort of place. Considering that, though &#8211; what is retiring in Cancun like? Let us tell you right away &#8211; if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re looking for a quiet village with a couple of neighbors, this place probably won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be your cup of tea. Cancun is every bit the vibrant city you expect from a popular tourist destination. Although some people don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want the hustle and bustle of a city that tourists frequently visit, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll find that this has its boons as well.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18058\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Retiring-in-Cancun-101-5.jpg\" alt=\"A beach in a Cancun resort, filled with tourists.\" width=\"640\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Retiring-in-Cancun-101-5.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Retiring-in-Cancun-101-5-300x146.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>First of all, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve got a lot of open space. So, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalcitymovers.us\/pet-moving-services-nyc\/\">if you are planning on moving with pets<\/a><\/u>, you won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have any trouble with them here. They\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll have plenty of areas where they can play and run around, as Cancun is quite pet-friendly. And all of that space is filled with almost 1 million residents. As you can expect from such a large city, it has quite a lot of traffic. But on the other hand, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s also got any amenities you could possibly need in your retirement.<\/p>\n<h2>Cancun Amenities<\/h2>\n<p>One of the first things we told you was &#8211; the reason why you travel somewhere is as important as the destination. So, when you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re <u>looking for Cancun properties<\/u> in search of a retirement dream home, you have different priorities from people who are here on vacation. Sure, you want to know you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be able to have a good time. But also, as you reach your golden years, you start needing an increasing number of medical amenities. So, when you choose where you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll spend your retirement, that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s definitely something you need to consider. And how does Cancun fare in this regard?<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll find that the hospital care here is simply first-class. The hospitals all have superb management and physicians. And most importantly, they offer excellent care at affordable rates. Plus, if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re an expat, don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t think that you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll have any issues here. Expats can qualify for a local health insurance plan in Mexico, which is named Seguro Popular. Plus, almost any kind of medication is available at local pharmacies without prescriptions; with obvious exceptions like stronger antibiotics. Best of all, everything from care to medication is much cheaper than in the US.<\/p>\n<h2>A First-World Experience<\/h2>\n<p>While you learn more about retiring in Cancun, medical amenities aren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t the only thing you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re looking for. If you want to live here, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll want to <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/infrastructure-playa-del-carmen-cancun\/\">learn about infrastructure development in Cancun<\/a><\/u> as well. When you permanently move to a different city, you want to be certain that you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll easily be able to move around town and have everything you need. Luckily, you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t need a car here if you want to retire here. Taxis are plentiful here, and the city has a well-developed network of buses that serve as public transportation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18059\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Retiring-in-Cancun-101-7.jpg\" alt=\"A bird\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s eye view of a beach in Cancun.\" width=\"640\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Retiring-in-Cancun-101-7.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Retiring-in-Cancun-101-7-300x182.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Plus, don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t think that you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be alone as an expat here. Plenty of people from the US and all over the world retire in Cancun. You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll find many expat groups on social networks, and they have weekly and monthly get-togethers at one of the various bars you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll find in the city. That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s just one of the many reasons you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll want to relocate here for your retirement!<\/p>\n<p><em>Remember, at Top Mexico Real Estate \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 we make it happen!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/real-estate-books\/kit\/17-mexico-real-estate-investments\/?art=bb_020819&amp;web=blog\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Mexico-investments.png\" alt=\"Mexico Real Estate Investments\" width=\"635\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Mexico-investments.png 635w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Mexico-investments-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Mexico-investments-630x150.png 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-17533 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Betty-e1557411628300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"171\" height=\"173\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Article by Betty White<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re thinking about a travel destination, there are a lot of things to consider. First and foremost &#8211; you need to think about why you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re traveling in the first place. This will have a great impact on your choice of destination as well. Really, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not remotely the same whether you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re going on a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":18057,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[54,1477,2319,2320],"class_list":{"0":"post-18055","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-mexico-real-estate-tips","8":"tag-cancun","9":"tag-retirement","10":"tag-retirement-in-cancun","11":"tag-retiring-in-cancun","12":"entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18055","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/59"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18055"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18055\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18061,"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18055\/revisions\/18061"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18057"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18055"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18055"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18055"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}