The construction in Mexico typically uses bricks with rebar and I-beams. We’ve had several properties in Mexico where we never had a problem with construction. Everything in Mexico is built with concrete. For example, the condominium building where we used to live is very strongly built, even though it was right on the ocean. 
The park in Clayton is huge so you can bike all you want and you can ride your bike on the street, too. You have to be careful of the cars but most people ride bicycles and skates in Clayton. 
The Algarve may have a disruption in the water supply once every two to three years; certainly no more often than the typical US city. 
The best thing to do around Corozal, in my opinion, is boating and fishing. From Corozal, you’re a two hour Catamaran cruise over to the second largest barrier reef in the world, so there is plenty of snorkeling and diving to do over there. Our Life in the Little Town of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit, Just North of Puerto Vallarta
We have just recently retired and plan to spend winters in our condo in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit. We bought the condo 3 years ago and have spent school holidays (I am a retired school teacher) setting up our condo and exploring our village and neighbourhood a little. We barely scratched the surface but look forward to learning more about the area in our 6-month trip this year!What we have discovered, we love. The locals are so generous and accepting of us "gringos'...
not normally included in general city tours; the Presidential Palace (located in Casco Viejo), a recently renovated, beautiful old building that offers every visitor a significant part of history. A unique place to visit, totally free. All you have to do is send a note in advance, with names and passport numbers (for security reasons), and request a specific date. They will reply with confirmation, or...