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Do you believe living by the sea must always be very expensive? If you do, you should think twice. When planning to retire in Mexico, most people think of popular beach towns like Cancun, Cabo San Lucas or the Mayan Riviera. But what is true is that life in these places, as beautiful and luxurious as it is, can also be too expensive.
Fortunately, there are some other more affordable beach towns in Mexico ideal for people looking to retire. Though they are less-known worldwide, these are locations where you can get the same beach lifestyle at a lower cost. If you have ever wondered which are the most affordable beach towns in Mexico to retire, here is our list.
Top 5 most affordable beach towns in Mexico to retire
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Huatulco
Situated on the Pacific coast, you can reach it by a 1-hour plain flight from Mexico City. It is known for being a more family-oriented tourist destination, so night life here is less wild than in Cancun or Los Cabos, and young spring breakers are seldom around. This is what also makes it a more affordable town to live in. Thus, Huatulco can give you a more authentic beach life experience at a lower cost.
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Progreso
Located at a 1-hour drive from Merida city, Progreso can give you the opportunity of getting the Caribbean lifestyle without the usually high Caribbean prices. Beaches here are quiet and very similar to those you see in the Mayan Riviera. Weather is a little bit hotter, but still very pleasant.
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Mazatlán
This is a very popular place for U.S. citizens to retire due to the affordable prices of the properties on the beachfront. Even if you don’t have a high income, you could still get a condo or a flat with a full ocean view for less than you think. Beaches are quite calm, clean and uncrowded.
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Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo
These are two neighbor towns located at the Pacific coast. Even though they are not considered as a traditional place for retirement, they offer the opportunity of spending a great and peaceful life at a low cost. The prices of rent, food and entertainment in this cities are among the cheapest ones in Mexico when it comes to touristic beach towns. In fact, some Mexico City residents like to spend their holidays here when they are on low-budget vacations.
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Acapulco
Yes, we know that there were some security here issues some years ago. Nevertheless, as old-fashioned as it is, Acapulco is still a “must” in the list of places to live in. Security is no longer a problem here. In fact, it is now perceived as more secure than other commonly visited beaches like Cancun. Moreover, there is a beach town revival going on due to the boom of movies and series recently filmed at this place. Property prices are still affordable and some are increasing their value because of their vintage architecture. Certainly, it is on its way to be in vogue again soon.
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