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If you are into outdoor and sports-related activities, you will definitely enjoy Mexico! There are lots of outdoor activities in Mexico. Apart from skiing, I cannot think of any outdoor activity you cannot do here. Climbing, cycling, diving, playing golf, hiking, horseback riding, bird watching, parasailing, surfing, fishing, swimming, rafting, golfing, kayaking, skydiving, mountain biking, it is all possible in Mexico. It’s also less expensive to do outdoor activities here than...

If you are into outdoor and sports-related activities, you will definitely enjoy Mexico! There are lots of outdoor activities in Mexico. Apart from skiing, I cannot think of any outdoor activity you cannot do here. Climbing, cycling, diving, playing golf, hiking, horseback riding, bird watching, parasailing, surfing, fishing, swimming, rafting, golfing, kayaking, skydiving, mountain biking, it is all possible in Mexico. It’s also less expensive to do outdoor activities here than in North America or Europe.

 

Here in Oaxaca there are many nice routes to go hiking or cycling. In my free time I go hiking in the mountains, and sometimes we stay over one night in a cabin with amazing views over the mountains. It’s a pure serene environment, this is so beautiful! In Chiapas there are many special hikes you can do in the jungle, which can be 4 hours till 5 days! 

 

Another outdoor activity I often do is sightseeing. I visit villages outside Oaxaca and visit families to see how they live. Many people in the villages survive on making handicrafts and it´s amazing to see what a beautiful crafts people make and they mostly only use natural materials. Black, red, green or colorful pottery, woven rugs dyed with natural colors, wooden colorful figures called Alebrijes, jewelry made with natural stones, candles made of beeswax are just some examples of handicrafts. 

 

You can also go boating if you go to the coast of Oaxaca. You can rent a boat to go fishing, or just to see animals!  All year round, you can see dolphins, turtles and manta rays. Whales you will only see 4 months a year, from November till February/March. 

 

 

If you like adventure, zipline is another outdoor activity in Mexico that you can do. There are different places in Mexico where you can admire the nature while having an adventure on a zipline! I have ziplined twice. In Oaxaca and in Chiapas. In Oaxaca it is very nice because of its mountains. In Chiapas, I ziplined close to my favorite waterfall. It was my first experience with a zipline. My parents came to visit me and me and my father decided to go for it. I was a bit scared because it was quite high. And guess what happened I didn’t make it to the end! I was almost at the other side, but I did not have enough speed and slowly moved backwards. Underneath me was the river and the waterfall to my right. I saw the people telling me what to do, but the waterfall was making so much noise I could not hear anything. So I just kept hanging on and hoping they would solve it! Of course all went fine because they had an extra line and they pulled me to the other side. It was a memorable first zipline experience at the Chiflon, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Chiapas!  

 

(Boating on the coast of Oaxaca, Mexico, pictured.)

When you sign contracts (for instance a promissory agreement of purchase and sale) in both versions, e.g. in Portuguese and in English, you can introduce a clause specifying which version shall prevail in case of any question arising from the interpretation of the contract. The version that prevails can either be Portuguese or English.

 

The Public Deed of Purchase and Sale (commonly referred to as “Escritura Pública de Compra e Venda”),...

When you sign contracts (for instance a promissory agreement of purchase and sale) in both versions, e.g. in Portuguese and in English, you can introduce a clause specifying which version shall prevail in case of any question arising from the interpretation of the contract. The version that prevails can either be Portuguese or English.

 

The Public Deed of Purchase and Sale (commonly referred to as “Escritura Pública de Compra e Venda”), which is usually prepared and verified by a Notary (who will certify that the purchase and sale agreement of the property was drawn up correctly, that the purchase price is paid to the vendor, that the necessary documents regarding the property are duly gathered, the identity of the parties and file for the registration of the sale) the contract will necessarily be done in Portuguese. However, In case one of the grantors is a foreigner and does not understand Portuguese the notary will translate the document and explain it using a language that is understood by the foreigner.

 

(Villa for sale in  Lagoa, Algarve, Portugal, pictured.)

The cost of health insurance varies, depending not only on your needs but also the plan and company which you apply for.

 

Here are a few points to consider when shopping for an insurance plan:

The cost of health insurance varies, depending not only on your needs but also the plan and company which you apply for.

 

Here are a few points to consider when shopping for an insurance plan:

Another important question to ask is how any future claims may impact your rates. These are several companies that have a new applicant rate for the first year which is fairly low. The renewal rates are referred to as “unpublished”. This means that they do not disclose them to agents or clients. Depending on the numbers of claims you have submitted during the year they will place you in a risk pool. If you submit a large number of claims your increase will be higher than someone with fewer or no claims. These plans appear attractive due to the low first year rate, however depending on your claims they could quickly increase 50% or more from year to year.

 

In contrast numerous insurance companies work with only one set of rates; for both renewals and new applicants. Not only does this insure the rate increase is the same for all individuals regardless of claims but also insures the increases are kept to a minimum. This not only helps encourage clients to renew but new business as well.

 

I always recommend contacting an agent who has extensive insurance experience and represents more than one company. They will be able to guide you through the pros and cons of the different policies available.

Corozal is right on the sea, so lots of people go swimming. Other outdoor activities in Corozal include fishing, sailing (which is a big thing in Corozal), hiking, and biking. 

 

In Corozal, you’ll see people swim in the bay. Corozal doesn’t have a beach so people come up here to Orchid Bay just for swimming and water activities. In fact, Orchid Bay has the only beach in the north. In Corozal Town, people swim off the waterfront all the...

Corozal is right on the sea, so lots of people go swimming. Other outdoor activities in Corozal include fishing, sailing (which is a big thing in Corozal), hiking, and biking. 

 

In Corozal, you’ll see people swim in the bay. Corozal doesn’t have a beach so people come up here to Orchid Bay just for swimming and water activities. In fact, Orchid Bay has the only beach in the north. In Corozal Town, people swim off the waterfront all the time. There are also slides and stuff where kids jump in the water. 

 

There’s lots of fishing in Corozal. There’s river fishing right up the Progresso Lagoon, which is very close to here. There’s an ocean fishing spot where you can catch big barracudas, snook fish, permit, and tarpon. Also in the sea here in Corozal, there’s a spot close to Bacalar Chico where you can catch snapper. Bacalar Chico is an hour away by boat, and it’s where you can catch reef fish, grouper, lobster, and conch. There’s also Sarteneja, which is a huge fishing village 18 miles past Orchid Bay, where you can find all kinds of fish such as big barracudas, which locals like to get. 

 

Corozal has a predominant wind, and since this bay is actually very shallow, we have a lot of flat days here with breeze, which is why we have good sailing conditions. People come to Corozal to sail, paddleboard and go kayaking. In Corozal, there’s a regatta in which sailing clubs participate. Corozal is perfect for sailing. 

 

Kayaking is also very good here in Corozal. Since we have flat water, any flat-water sports work effectively here in Corozal. There are expats who live near Consejo and kayak here, but in town there’s not really anyone who’s set up to rent out kayaks yet. I’m sure someone will just set up shop one day where everyone can rent kayaks. Locals love to kayak, too. A lot of expats live north of town, so you’ll see more kayaking north of Corozal Town. 

 

People bike everywhere in Corozal since it’s a very effective means of transportation because it’s a little congested in Corozal Town. For some people, it’s hard to find parking when they go shopping. I see a lot of expats biking in Corozal, and a lot of them have baskets on their bikes and just do their shopping like that.

 

In Corozal, people hike the St. Rita Ruins in Corozal Town and the Cerros Ruins out here. Belize is really flat in general, so people go hiking all the time. There are also tall pyramids that people climb.

 

(The beach at Orchid Bay , Belize, pictured.)