Best Places In The World To Retire

One of the worst reasons to retire to Mexico is expecting Mexico to be exactly like Canada or the US. That’s one of the reasons why sometimes things may not work out for some people when they move to Mexico. We have to understand that Mexico is a different country, that Mexicans have a different culture- a beautiful culture-- and that we need to learn to adapt. A lot of people come to Mexico and want to change everything, but that’s not going to happen. 

One of the worst reasons to retire to Mexico is expecting Mexico to be exactly like Canada or the US. That’s one of the reasons why sometimes things may not work out for some people when they move to Mexico. We have to understand that Mexico is a different country, that Mexicans have a different culture- a beautiful culture-- and that we need to learn to adapt. A lot of people come to Mexico and want to change everything, but that’s not going to happen. 

 

There are people who are forced to retire to Mexico because they don’t have enough money for a retirement in Canada or in the US. Sometimes, the pension that the residents of Canada and the United States receive is so small that they can barely survive in Canada or in the US. The solution that some people find is coming to Mexico. They come to Mexico to find a better lifestyle but don’t want to adjust to the Mexican culture. That has a big impact on some people. 

 

In addition, retiring to Mexico without the willingness to adapt to its beautiful culture and people is also one of the worst reasons to retire to Mexico. Here in Mexico, everything is lovely, but if you don’t want that, then you’re not going to be happy.  

 

(Outside of a typical small store in Mexico, pictured.)

There are no golf courses in and around San Juan Del Sur. The closest golf course you can go to is about an hour and a half away, north of San Juan Del Sur. There are two golf courses there, which are Hacienda Iguana in Tola and the other one is in Mokul Hotel.

 

The golf course in Hacienda Iguana is an 18-hole course. It is nothing out of the ordinary. but if you are a golfer, it will ease your itch to play. You do not have to be a member to play in...

There are no golf courses in and around San Juan Del Sur. The closest golf course you can go to is about an hour and a half away, north of San Juan Del Sur. There are two golf courses there, which are Hacienda Iguana in Tola and the other one is in Mokul Hotel.

 

The golf course in Hacienda Iguana is an 18-hole course. It is nothing out of the ordinary. but if you are a golfer, it will ease your itch to play. You do not have to be a member to play in Hacienda Iguana, but you have to make a reservation. The rates are higher for people who do not live there.

 

Mukul Hotel is very close to Hacienda Iguana, no less than 10 kilometers (about 6 miles) away. The golf course in Mukul Hotel is a top of the line course, which was designed by the famous golf course designer, David McLay Kidd. I do not play golf, but even I find it very beautiful. If you want to play in Mukul, you can also make a reservation.

 

There are spots to rent canoes, like the Chaa Creek Lodge. Our guests go there, rent a canoe, and go downstream on the river for 2 hours. They end up in San Ignacio. The lodge picks them up and brings them back to their car.  You can also rent a canoe there and go upstream if you like.

 

La Ruta Maya just recently started. This is the biggest canoe race in the country. It happens in March and it is a 4-day event. The race starts in San Ignacio and ends...

There are spots to rent canoes, like the Chaa Creek Lodge. Our guests go there, rent a canoe, and go downstream on the river for 2 hours. They end up in San Ignacio. The lodge picks them up and brings them back to their car.  You can also rent a canoe there and go upstream if you like.

 

La Ruta Maya just recently started. This is the biggest canoe race in the country. It happens in March and it is a 4-day event. The race starts in San Ignacio and ends in Belize City. There are four different points that the competitors need to reach every day. Once they reach it, they stop and then they continue the following day. 

 

The water in the rivers in Cayo is shallow so I’m not sure if rafting is done here. During the rainy season, the current on the river is very strong but during the dry season, it’s very slow-moving.

 

(La Ruta Maya race 2016 taken by the staff at The Lodge at Chaa Creek,t San Ignacio, Belize, pictured.)

Hi I moved to Panama a year ago and I love it. I have lived in Puerto Rico, Peru, Miami, Atlanta and Indiana and Panama is by far the best choice for retirement. You must remember, and a lot of people often forget, that Panama is still a third world country. BUT with lots of advantages like currency, cost of living, life style, and much more. It's a lot safer than Puerto Rico and Miami. You can have a maid for $350 a month. Fruit and vegetables are always fresh. I even became...

Hi I moved to Panama a year ago and I love it. I have lived in Puerto Rico, Peru, Miami, Atlanta and Indiana and Panama is by far the best choice for retirement. You must remember, and a lot of people often forget, that Panama is still a third world country. BUT with lots of advantages like currency, cost of living, life style, and much more. It's a lot safer than Puerto Rico and Miami. You can have a maid for $350 a month. Fruit and vegetables are always fresh. I even became vegetarian in Panama. If you like sports, every weekend there is at least two sports events in the City or at any of its provinces. Panama has a lot of beauty. I do agree that the service industry needs a lot of improvement. When it comes to people and manners the average Panamanian is behind. However, my close Panamanian friends are well educated with manners, very good people. Traffic is an issue, like any cities such as Miami, New York, Atlanta. I have learned 'short cuts' and always managed my way out of it. One more thing, I have visited 75% of the country, I have been to places like Torrijos Carter, San Miguelito for business as well as Boca Chica, Las Lajas, Boquete, San Blas and great resorts. In summary, I know Panama very well and my experience has been fantastic. If you like more information about Panama, moving or relocating, feel free to contact me. I am US Citizen and permanent resident in Panama.