Your Guide to Retiring in Mexico [Paperback]

Shelley Emiling (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1996

Retirees know that living "the good life" in the U.S. on Social Security or a meager pension isn't easy. Many are realizing that by moving out of the country they will reap the benefits of warm weather and a pleasant lifestyle that's easily affordable. This invaluable resource lists the pros and cons of each country, showing retirees how to find everything from housing to hospitals. Maps.

Editorial Reviews

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The benefits of retirement abroad can include lower costs for medical care, household help, housing, and food, plus perhaps a more agreeable climate. These benefits can be offset by political instability, difficult cultural adjustments, awkward residency requirements, complicated tax situations, and distance from family and friends. In a fairly up-to-date manner, Emling, a journalist and world traveler, does a competent job of presenting both the benefits and the drawbacks of retiring in Latin America. In addition to the countries in the title, she covers only Guatemala and Ecuador. Still, because demographic trends point to increasing interest in this topic, her guide is a good selection for libraries serving an older and more restless clientele.?Harold Otness, Southern Oregon State Coll. Lib., Ashland
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Avery (February 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895297191
• ISBN-13: 978-0895297198
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,430,723 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Overview, April 1, 2000

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L. Harrison (Punta del Este) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Your Guide to Retiring in Mexico (Paperback)

This book provides a great overview of retired life in Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Ecuador, covering a wide range of topics of interest to a retiree or traveler. It gives the reader good side-by-side comparison of everything from rental costs to pets, while being easy to read and entertaining.

As has been pointed out in other reviews, there are other books which provide more in-depth detailed information for any of these countries. I found this book valuable in helping me decide where to focus my attention. In fact, I have since bought books dealing specifically with three of the four countries dealt with here, based on what I learned in this one.

I found it to be a good starter for those with a desire to learn more about moving south of the border, but without much detailed knowledge about living in that environment.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading., February 28, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Your Guide to Retiring in Mexico (Paperback)

A good book in that it allows you to compare Mexico with other countries. The only negative I can think of is that in the Mexico section the author refers to Mexico City throughout. Not many retirees want to settle in Mexico City.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good General Knowledge But Needs More Information, March 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Your Guide to Retiring in Mexico (Paperback)

I just read this guidebook for the second time. It provides a good overview of living in Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Ecuador. However, I think anyone seriously considering living in Costa Rica or Mexico would profit more by reading one of the other travel guidebooks about residing in these countries. The other guides deal specifically with these countries and provide much more complete information.