![]() Utilities (electric, gas, water, phone, cable TV, high-speed internet) Housing (rental of two-bedroom home or condo) Housing (rental of two-bedroom condo, on the beach) A sample monthly budget for two people: Expense And be aware that living right on the beach can be pricey to rent and buy…but head inland a few blocks (still only a few minutes’ walk from the water) and you’ll pay much less. If you shop in local markets and don’t make a habit of eating at high-end restaurants, which are plentiful in this region, you can save big time. Also, keep in mind that cost of living is very dependent on lifestyle. Though not the cheapest area of the country thanks to extensive tourism development, the Riviera Maya still offers an affordable cost of living where you can live well on much less than you’d spend in the U.S. As a result, building codes account for severe weather, and there are emergency plans in place if need be. And even hurricanes that pass by can cause severe conditions. Direct hits from hurricanes occur about every 10 to 12 years, although tropical storms happen more frequently. Tropical storms and hurricanes can be a concern in this region, as they can be for many coastal areas in the Caribbean the season runs from June to October. Ocean temperatures are pleasant, making for great swimming all year, ranging from the high 70s F to mid 80s F. The area is more humid this time of year. There is a rainy season that brings afternoon showers from May to October, with September and October being the rainiest months. The cooler temperatures from November to April-thanks to steady ocean breezes-make that the tourist high season. Temperatures range from highs up to 82 F to lows in the high 60s F in December to February, to highs in the mid and high 90s F in June and July. The Riviera Maya, located on the eastern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, enjoys warm weather year-round thanks to its tropical climate. Plus, if you’re into volunteering and working in the community there’s plenty of opportunity for that, too. And, of course, there are established expat communities you can join very easily and enjoy an active social life of dinner parties, happy hours by the beach, dinners out, and more. Scuba diving and snorkeling, boating, fishing, swimming in freshwater cenotes, exploring the Maya ruins that dot this region…there’s no shortage of things for the active expat to do on the Riviera Maya. Once a stop on the backpacker’s trail through Central America, the town has “grown up” and become a haven for retirees and other expats seeking all the advantages of the Riviera Maya without the crowds and development of the communities to the north. Laidback Tulum is at the far south of the Riviera Maya. ![]() The cosmopolitan group of expats gives it a real international flavor. ![]() Playa del Carmen is a rapidly-growing seaside town well known for its vibrant nightlife, restaurant scene (everything from traditional Mexican to sushi to Italian gourmet favorites), and world-class shopping centered on the pedestrian-only La Avenida Quinta entertainment district. About 20 minutes south is Puerto Morelos, a working fishing village that has become a favorite among expats for its peace and quiet…as well as its beach lifestyle. Some expats live here, both in the hotel zone and in the mainland city. Soon after, retirees and other expats discovered the charms of living year round on the Riviera Maya.Ĭancún, at the northernmost point of the Riviera, is home to a city of 400,000 on the mainland-the center of government and business in the region, as well as a “hotel zone” chock-full of all-inclusive resorts and shopping malls. They subsidized the building of hotels on the island of Cancún, and that kicked off development up and down the coast, quickly turning it into a popular vacation spot for visitors from around the world. The Mexican government decided in the 1970s to make this region on the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula a focal point of tourism. There is something for everybody when it comes to a place to live on this coast, whether you want a seaside village, resort-style living, or a sophisticated city atmosphere. And the Riviera Maya has quickly become a favored area. Mexico is the most popular expat spot for Americans, with an estimated one million in the country. And traditional Mexican culture, from music to food to cultural events, is still very much alive here. Plus, thanks to the region’s prosperity and high level of investment from the government and the private sector, the feel is First World and modern when it comes to infrastructure, services, and amenities. ![]() Stretching from Cancún to Tulum, Mexico’s Riviera Maya is one of the world’s premier beach destinations thanks to its white sands, blue Caribbean waters, and warm weather year round. One of the World’s Premier Beach Destinations ![]()
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