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Choose Mexico for Retirement, 9th: Information for Travel, Retirement, Investment, and Affordable Living (Choose Retirement Series)

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Nicely organized and full of information, this is a great resource for anyone thinking of moving to Mexico. As much as anything, I learned what questions I should be asking, and what I need to consider before making a final decision. Different locations are compared in a meaningful way, so that I actually zeroed in on my tentative location (Sayulita, which I had never even heard of before) with the help of this book.

Important up-to-date information on Mexican laws regarding land ownership and vehicle insurance are critical and this book can save anyone a lot of money and inconvenience. Don't buy or rent a house in Mexico without reading this book.

Modern retirees who want to get the most out of shrinking retirement benefits will want to look at CHOOSE MEXICO FOR RETIREMENT, appearing in its 9th updated edition to provide the latest facts on local real estate, costs, medical care, business opportunities and more. From Baja California to the Yucatan Peninsula, discussions revolve around cultural and economic considerations alike and also include first-person insights on development and direction. An excellent primer for assessing Mexico's pros and cons.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

This is a good book in that it addresses some of the basics of planning to move to Mexico. What it does not address is specifics such as,

1. How do you get your water and gas?
2. What should you look for in renting a house in Mexico?
3. Is there a Mexican price and is there a Gringo price for things?
4. What about learning Spanish?

In the majority of the places this book lists for expatriation you will find large gringo communitites that are isolated from the culture of Mexico with their gated communities, their own American stores, movie theaters, etc... Choose Mexico does not cover these facts. The reason for this is that the majority of gringos in these colonies do not learn Spanish. Without learning the language you cannot very well have a life in geniune Mexico.

Doug Bower
The Plain Truth about Living in Mexico

It was this very book that gave my husband and I the information we needed to start bringing our dreams of retiring in Mexico to reality.
There were so many good tips in there. We found our piece of the baja outside San Felipe in Baja Norte, and started a site called [....]

Thanks to this wonderful author who has helped us realize our dreams of living and retiring in Mexico.

Very informative,organized and succinct. Answered my questions. I can't wait to visit several more recommended Mexican towns. I will take advantage of their recommended websites and seminars too.

This book is filled with useful and interesting information on retiring south of the border. I recommend it as a starting point, if you are considering retiring there.

Informative, well written, easy to understand. Answered the questions in my mind! Brought up questions I had not anticiapated, and answered those, too!