Playa del Carmen Real Estate - Could This Be the World’s Best Place to Retire?

There’s a lot talk going around about what the best place to retire in the world is.  Many people claim to have found a definitive answer of the “best city,” or “favorite area” or something similar to that.  While these bold can rarely be backed with solid data, there are some items that almost all retirees would love to see in their lifestyle.  If we look at some of the most important items, we’ll see that Playa del Carmen real estate is an excellent choice for retirement, perhaps even the best one – that is, if a retiree is interested in this kind of a lifestyle …

 

Close to Beaches – Residents of Playa del Carmen don’t only live a walk away from a beach, they live a walk away from some of the best beaches to be found, anywhere.  The sand is white and soft.  The water is a bright turquoise and is always warm. A brief look at the beaches in the Riviera Maya (the name of area surrounding Playa del Carmen) will show that, besides the fact that it would be difficult to find anything better, there is a good deal of variety in the beach styles, locations and nearby properties.  Good retirement properties both downtown and out in gated communities can be found a walk away from these wonderful beaches!

 

Warm Weather – The weather in Playa del Carmen is warm all year.  While it may get chilly enough during the late evenings in January to put on a sweater (60 is about as low as it gets,) especially if you’re enjoying a late dinner or little snack on the beachfront, daytime is still warm and sunny enough to walk around in shorts and sandals.  The year-round average is 76 degrees.  Seeing an entire day without sunshine is very rare.

Walk-Everywhere Lifestyle – Most retirees are looking for a relaxing place where they can walk to shops, restaurants, bars, galleries, etc. to enjoy their hard-earned leisure time, as well as to supermarkets, banks, clinics, pharmacies and other such services to make taking care of day to day needs simple; after all, what’s more relaxing when you have errands to run than walking 5 minutes to the bank to take care of a payment (for example), then stopping at a nice cafe near the beach on the way home?  Playa del Carmen has a number of great, comfortable gated communities (like Quadra Alea Condos) that offer precisely this kind of comfortable, walk-everywhere lifestyle in the nice north end of downtown.

 

Friendly Neighborhood Lifestyle – Retirees want to know their neighbors, chat with people on the street, enjoy a drink with other Americans and Canadians at their condo poolside.  Playa del Carmen not only has a significant expat community (some estimates say as much as 15,000) but it is a friendly community where people not only say “hi” but stop and chat, join you for a coffee.  The local Mexican people are also very friendly; many speak English and love to hear the stories of those newly arriving to their country.

Low Cost of Living – Playa del Carmen is a place where both real estate and the cost of day to day life is low.  Excellent condos in nice locations can be found for just about any budget.  For those who enjoy larger spaces with a good number of onsite amenities within their complex, beautiful luxury condos can be found for a surprisingly low price per square foot.  The cost of living is also low.  For less than $2000 USD per month, a retired couple can live very comfortably with plenty to go around for travel and those little treats people don’t like to give up. Of course, it’s entirely possible to live comfortably on a good deal less …

Excellent, Affordable Healthcare – Healthcare is important for retirees.  Playa del Carmen is home to a state-of-the-art private hospital and some excellent little clinics.  Prices are surprisingly low for top-of-the-line medical service (typically between 50 and 70 % less).  There is also a public insurance system which has a nice new hospital; a flat fee of about $350 USD per year covers all check-ups, procedures, prescription medication (in and out of hospital), basic dental work and even glasses.  There are more line-ups and paperwork involved (unheard of in the private system) but those who use it feel the service covers their needs.

While it may be difficult to say beyond a doubt which retirement haven is the best or favorite, Playa del Carmen is certainly an excellent candidate.  Most importantly than worldwide rankings or what international newspapers is that retirement here is excellent, it’s affordable, and the average retiree can see their dreams come true here.

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Coralline in Playa del Carmen - Homes and Condos for Sale

Coralline is a development with 20 single homes and a building with 18 condos, with an elevator. All these are located in a gated community, offering a safe and comfortable place to live. Homes are 165 m2 in a lot of 170 m2 and condos range from 120m2 to 145 m2.

Penthouses also have a roof garden and private jacuzzi. Each home has a covered parking space for two cars, while each condo has two parking spaces assigned. Also, there's a common pool with a very attractive design, bbq area and play ground for kids. One of the most attractive features in Coralline is that it has 24hr security and security cameras located in different areas of the community, allowing you to access remotely and watch the place via internet.

This project is one of a kind with all the details and the nice use of spaces. Coralline was designed by one of the most awarded architecture studios in the southwest of Mexico, and every detail has been carefully planned, creating a perfect balance between design and confort, resulting in a very modern and attractive project.


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Playa del Carmen Community Spotlight - Zazil Ha - Part 2: Excellent Location, Great Property Prices!

An example of the new condos appearing in Zazil-Ha

In yesterday’s postI introduced a little-known community at the north end of downtown Playa, Zazil-Ha.  What makes this quiet, residential neighborhood worth noting are two points:

it’s close to everything (downtown, Little Italy, the beach, Fifth Avenue, supermarkets, etc.)
real estate is very well priced
So, today I’m going to bring a few nice, well-priced Playa del Carmen condos for sale from Zazil-Ha into the spotlight.

1. Studio Condo near Fifth Ave. – $53,000 USD

This nice studio is located just off the corner of 10th Ave, the main traffic street heading downtown, and a very, very short block away from Fifth with all it’s restaurants, cafes and shops.  The beach is a 10 minute walk.  The price and location combined make this studio an excellent opportunity for investors or even vacationers who looking for a cozy little place to stay while visiting Playa.

2. Spacious, 3-bedroom Condo – $185,000 USD

Finding a 3-bedroom condo downtown is difficult in the first place, and unheard of at this price; yet, as I’ve said already, this location is only a short walk from downtown and the beach.  Besides the condo’s nice, European-style balcony (see the picture at the top of this post), the rooftop terrace offers beautiful views of the town and the Caribbean.

3. Oceanview Penthouse – $199,000 USD

Wow! A penthouse in Playa for only $199,000 USD?!? This 2-bedroom penthouse is right on Fifth Avenue, where Zazil-Ha meets the Coco Beach community; the dining, nightlife and culture of Fifth is at the doorstep!  It includes balconies and walk-in closets for both bedrooms, as well as an en suite for the master bedroom.  The rooftop terrace offers views of the beach and Caribbean Sea, which is only a 5 minute walk away!  HOA fees are very low, at approx. $120 USD/month.

There are a handful of other properties available; as I said yesterday, I suspect that in the near future there will be a good deal more of nice, new condos showing up in Zazil-Ha; however, by that time, this stretch of Fifth Avenue will probably also be one of the trendiest in town, and the culture of Little Italy will begin to overflow into this community. That also means it’s a lot less likely that prices will be this low!

Doug Morgan was born in Dayton, Ohio and went to college at Buckeye State. Moving to Louisiana after college, he became President of his New York Stock Exchange company at the age of 28. His later career shifted to Florida and the investment business, where he was a financial advisor and branch manager for over 30 years. He bought his first condominium in Mexico in 2008 (from Top Mexico Real Estate), initially as a vacation home, but a year later he retired and moved full time to Playa del Carmen. Contact Doug at (512) 879-6546.

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Tulum homes for sale; Video Interview About Constructing your own Mexican Dream Home in the Jungle

The dream of living in Mexico is alive and very strong for millions of Canadians and Americans.   Tulum is one of those locations that sparks the imagination with its’ incredible post card perfect beaches and their green lush jungles.   Many people fall in love with the beaches and then begin searching for Tulum homes for sale.  But being the little village is so small…the Tulum real estate market has more land than finished homes for choosing.

So there is plenty of land, on the south side, on the road to Coba, land in the downtown section and projects such as Aldea Zama whose infrastructure has been professionally laid out.    But people worry about the thought of taking on a construction project way down south in another country, in another language, in another business environment.   That is why TOP Mexico real estate wanted to chat with a few contractors from the zone.  We know of many homes, gorgeous homes that have been built by Americans and Canadians from long distance…and they were successes!

Take a look at the video below to see this beautiful home in the middle of the Mexican jungle… don’t feel you need to buy cookie cutter homes down in Tulum or in Mexico,  let your imagination run,  put your dreams down on paper and we can introduce you to contractors who can get the job done.


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