Retiring in Puerto Vallarta

Retiring in Puerto Vallarta

During the ten years that we've lived as retirees in Puerto Vallarta, things have changed dramatically. Today, the size of the American/Canadian community is difficult to estimate, with thousands of new houses and tens of thousands of new condos having been built.

The population of our sleepy little Mexican fishing village is now roughly 350,000 inhabitants, and we can only guess that there are 50,000 Americans and Canadians here at any given time during the high season. Our fellow retirees are all in search of the same things; they are here to enjoy life and reap the benefits of years of hard work.

With perfect weather, the remaining challenge is to find the things to do that are most enjoyable. There are now seven magnificent golf courses in Puerto Vallarta with three more either in the planning or construction phase. There are too many tennis courts to begin to count them and of course, deep sea fishing will always be here. There are art classes, dancing classes, computer classes, language classes and classes for just about anything you ever wanted to learn but never had the time.

There are card clubs, fitness clubs, acting clubs, car clubs, writing clubs and clubs for anything of interest to retirees. Another huge group of organizations in Vallarta has to do with charitable activities; this includes the International Friendship Club, Becas Foundation, Toys for Tots, Feed the Children, Make a Wish Foundation, etc., which most of us are involved with to some extent.

There are so many daytime activities now in Puerto Vallarta that one can be as busy or as relaxed as he or she wants to be. The nightlife borders on being ridiculous during the high season, with the Malecon, or walkway along the beach, being more active at midnight than it is at noon! There are hundreds of fine restaurants and numerous parties every night.

Today in Puerto Vallarta we have clean water, clean food, safe living conditions and modern health care. Most importantly, we have many good friends that are all here to enjoy life doing whatever pleases them under absolutely ideal weather conditions. All of our friends are successful retirees, have good health and appreciate the perfect climate, with an average temperature of 73°F and clear skies. Anyone retired or about to retire is really missing the boat if they don't at least consider Vallarta as their retirement destination.

Material on this page was provided courtesy of the Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Buyers' Agents.

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