Playa del Carmen Travel Forum

Hi; just got back from staying in an all-inclusive near Playa del Carmen and fell in love with the town of Playa del Carmen. I'm researching apartments/condos and considering retirement there in about 10 years. Anyone living there now, who moved there for retirement? The internet shows apartments/condos in PDC for just over $100,000.00 US currency. I also see very affordable houses in Huatulco which is gorgeous. Any ideas for finding a place to live much appreciated.
Lili

My friend did this 2 years ago. you can contacct him.
geosandor@yahoo.com
He did alot of research

I think you have just identified an excuse for a couple more trips to Playa del Carmen, plus perhaps a few trips to alternatives. Although the prices you find in person would almost certainly be better than what you see on the internet and the value will certainly increase over the next ten years, I would urge you not to buy now because Playa del Carmen will be different in 10 years, and during the interval the headaches of absentee ownership could be recurrent and nightmarish. You could lose your whole investment through Mexican courts, scams or huricaines.

Come to think of it, you have identified an excuse (as if you need one) to travel for the next ten years looking for someplace for retirement. Good luck.

Thanks for the friends' email Griff! I'll definitely contact him.

You're right Bob, loads of excuses for me to go back EVERY YEAR. My brother taught English in Mexico and fell in love with the country and a Mexican woman who he married...ha!

Take care.