Who are the residents of Puerto Vallarta? Who lives in Puerto Vallarta?

In Puerto Vallarta there is an older expat population; 55 and above. There is also a gay population that lives there. As you go north into the Riviera Nayarit where I live, we have younger population. You will also see bi-racial marriages and younger families who have relocated and who have started businesses here, and you will see some older population who are looking to retire. We’re seeing a lot of the baby boomers, at least in Sayulita. 

 

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In Puerto Vallarta there is an older expat population; 55 and above. There is also a gay population that lives there. As you go north into the Riviera Nayarit where I live, we have younger population. You will also see bi-racial marriages and younger families who have relocated and who have started businesses here, and you will see some older population who are looking to retire. We’re seeing a lot of the baby boomers, at least in Sayulita. 

 

We’re seeing a lot of the baby boomers move out of this area and move back to the States because they have grandchildren they want to be near or they have health concerns that they’re not sure can be met here or they have Medicare that they can get in the States.  This is less the case in Puerto Vallarta, which has really close access to medical care versus Sayulita, which is an hour away.  This hour can be a lot if you’ve got medical treatments or medical care that you need seen to regularly. 

 

Some people have an idea that it’s just going to be really cheap to live here and it’s not. Real estate is expensive and being a foreigner is more expensive than being a local. Overall it can be cheaper but it doesn’t always mean that it’s a lot cheaper. 

 

People move to the Puerto Vallarta area for several reasons.  Some are tired of the US. Canadians come because of the weather.  A lot of younger American families are coming down here because they’re fed up with the things are done in America. They’re tired of the really long workweeks and realize that the money they may be making doesn’t justify them rarely seeing their families and the quality of life that they have. Here in the Puerto Vallarta area there is a really great quality of life because there is something really organic and natural about it. You can go surfing in the morning, come back, have fresh squeezed orange juice, work for a few hours, and then go hang out with your friends. It’s not the high pressure, high performance type of pace at the States. That’s it. It’s a good alternative for that.  

 

(Expats on the beach at Sayulita, Mexico, pictured.)

The residents of Puerto Vallarta are a combination. Mostly, they are Mexican nationals who have grown up and lived here with their families, and whose ancestors have been in Puerto Vallarta since it was a village. There are also a lot of people in Puerto Vallarta who have come from Guadalajara because they decided that they wanted to have more of a relaxed lifestyle. 

 

In Vallarta, you will see a lot of Americans. In Nuevo Vallarta, there are a lot of...

The residents of Puerto Vallarta are a combination. Mostly, they are Mexican nationals who have grown up and lived here with their families, and whose ancestors have been in Puerto Vallarta since it was a village. There are also a lot of people in Puerto Vallarta who have come from Guadalajara because they decided that they wanted to have more of a relaxed lifestyle. 

 

In Vallarta, you will see a lot of Americans. In Nuevo Vallarta, there are a lot of Americans who have decided that they want to retire and live here in Vallarta full time. In Bucerías and La Cruz, on the other hand, you’ll see a few Canadians because that is the area where they have chosen to build their winter homes. 

 

The population really swells in Bucerías and La Cruz in the winter season. Residents of Bucerías and La Cruz are not just the expats who build their homes here, but also a lot of expats who come down for less than 6 months because they go back to their country. The Canadians, for instance, go back to Canada for their healthcare, so that it doesn’t expire or run out and they’re still eligible. We still see a huge swell of people coming in to Bucerías and La Cruz. 

 

 

 

Europeans are also now starting to come to Vallarta, and we’ve got new flights from Europe coming in to Mexico. Primarily, you’re going to see a good healthy mix of Americans, Canadians, Puerto Vallartans, and Guadalajarans in the Bay of Banderas.

 

(Star Wars Christmas decorations found in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, pictured.)