{"id":4420,"date":"2016-10-19T16:23:33","date_gmt":"2016-10-19T21:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/lets-retire-in-mexico\/?p=4420"},"modified":"2016-10-19T16:26:55","modified_gmt":"2016-10-19T21:26:55","slug":"living-in-mexico-your-lifesavers-in-the-riviera-maya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/lets-retire-in-mexico\/2016\/10\/living-in-mexico-your-lifesavers-in-the-riviera-maya\/","title":{"rendered":"Living in Mexico, Your lifesavers in the Riviera Maya!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.topmexicorealestate.com\/photos\/139\/2028_orig.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"916\" height=\"620\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Living in Mexico is an amazing opportunity for retirees, since a modest pension in your country of origin can stretch much more if you decide to move south of the border. As the dollar keeps strong against the peso, more and more people are looking to settle and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/mexico-real-estate-guide\/Benefits-of-living-in-Mexico\/?art=BLRKit191016&amp;web=blog\">enjoy retirement<\/a> in this beautiful country.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are over a million North American retirees living in Mexico full time, and an estimated 50,000 snowbirds that spend part of the year in the country. These numbers keep rising, as the pension system is failing and health insurance prices skyrocket.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Riviera Maya and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/playadelcarmen-real-estate\/neighborhood-playadelcarmen.php?art=BLRPdC191016&amp;web=blog\">Playa del Carmen<\/a> are popular destinations for retirees from all over the world. Some of the reasons that make it such a popular destination are the closeness to North America and the available direct flights to Cancun from almost every main airport.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Once that you have settled in your new life, there are a couple of things that can make your life much easier. Keep in mind that transitioning to your new life is always to have challenges, but a positive attitude and a good sense of humor is the best tool to deal with them.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">1.\u00a0 Get your INAPAM card<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are a permanent resident in Mexico, you can get your INAPAM Card and get discounts in services, property taxes, museums and cultural events. Your INAPAM card also will allow you to get discounts on buses and airlines tickets; just keep in mind that the number of discounted tickets is limited, so it is important to buy them in advance.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>To get your INAPAM Card as a foreigner you will need to present:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Either your Migratory Form (FM2, FM3), Carta de Naturalizaci\u00f3n, Temporary Resident Permit or your passport to verify your identity and age.<\/li>\n<li>A bill not older than three months of water, electricity or landline (TELMEX, AXTEL, TELNOR, IZZI, ETC) with your name and Mexican address.<\/li>\n<li>2 \u201cInfantil\u201d size photos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The modules available in the Riviera Maya are open from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 PM and their locations are listed below.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Isla Mujeres<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Address:\u00a0 Av. Jes\u00fas Mart\u00ednez Ross # 001, Isla Mujeres, Q. Roo<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Phone Number: 01 998 274 04 22<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Benito Ju\u00e1rez (CANCUN)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Address:\u00a0 Regi\u00f3n 94 Mz.76 Lt.3, C.P.77500, Benito Juarez, Q. Roo<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Phone Number: 01 998 888 89 21 y 888 89 22<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cozumel<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Address: Calle 50 Bis between 3 and 5 Sur, col. Adolfo L\u00f3pez Mateos, Cozumel, Q. Roo<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Phone Number: 01 987 872 56 61<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Solidaridad (Playa del Carmen &amp; Puerto Aventuras)<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Address: Av. 40 Corner with calle 28, Gonzalo Guerrero, Playa del Carmen, Solidaridad, Q. Roo<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Phone Number: 01 984 127 99 12<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tulum<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Address: Calle Alfa Sur between avenida Tulum and Sol Poniente, Centro, Tulum, Q. Roo<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Phone Number: 01 983 130 40 55 y 103 22 23<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">2. Enjoy your local status<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Being a local has its perks, most attractions and archeological sites have special prices for locals. It is important to have a photo ID such as your driver license or Migratory Card. If you are resident of Playa del Carmen, there are special discounts at local beach clubs such as Lido, Senzi or Piola; ask for your local discount!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">3. Meet your crowd<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Living as an expat is much more doable if you make friends, not only you get a support system but also benefit from their experience living in Mexico. There are many activities that can allow you to meet new friends: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playaseasiderotary.org\/\">The Rotary Club<\/a>, helping in Animal associations such as <a href=\"https:\/\/cocosanimalwelfare.org\/\">Coco\u2019s Cat Rescue<\/a>, joining local Thanksgiving dinners, etc.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>So, what do you think? Can you share with us what would be your lifesaver as a retiree living in the Mayan Riviera? We would love to hear your thoughts and comments! Let\u2019s Retire in Mexico looks to share relevant information with retirees living in Mexico, either full time or part time.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/LR_Blog_Oct_FreeWebinar\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i255.photobucket.com\/albums\/hh138\/beatlo\/banner%20blog_zpsyq1btk8l.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"635\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living in Mexico is an amazing opportunity for retirees, since a modest pension in your country of origin can stretch much more if you decide to move south of the border. 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