Best Places to Retire

Retire to San Miguel

San Miguel in Mexico is another spot that you could consider as a choice for retirement.

San Miguel was given the status of a national monument in 1926 and has attracted about 5,000 expatriates from America and Canada.

Because of its status as a national monument, there's a restriction on the construction of new buildings here, as this would change the character of the place.

Despite the fact that San Miguel has attracted so many expatriates, the city has successfully retained a strong Mexican identity.

There's a very active cultural life here and a number of religious festivals are held every year.

This is a place that is exalted as an artists' community.

This is also where you will find the world renowned Instituto Allende that has attracted some of the finest artists and craftsmen from around the world.

San Miguel offers some of the best shopping opportunities in Mexico, as well as a profusion of restaurants for fine dining.

If you were considering a permanent move to Mexico, it would be best for you to spend at least a week in the country.

Rent a place for six months and come back when the rental period commences so that you can get used to the ethnic character of the place.

If you don't, you may be faced with a kind of culture shock, should you decide to shift without testing the water so to speak.

Get into the swing of daily life by riding on the buses, using the local currency and living from day to day without regarding yourself as a tourist.

Do be prepared to give yourself a little time to settle down.