Incredible geographic diversity means that you do not have to choose between water or mountains: here, you can have them both at the same time. This diversity also allows you to choose the climate to enjoy during your Mexican retirement: from warm and dry in the north, to warm and humid in the south, to spring-like temperatures all year round in the Colonial Highlands.

Located in Middle America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, between Belize and the U.S., and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Guatemala and the U.S., Mexico is slightly less than three times the size of Texas.  The government is a Federal Republic, and Mexico enjoys a free market economy that recently entered the trillion-dollar class.

Mexico has a lot to offer in terms of great weather, beautiful scenery, and authentic Latin American culture; plus, you will find lots of affordable real estate in Mexico. It is perfectly legal for foreigners to own Mexican real estate, including land and properties located in the restricted zones: within 50 kilometers of the coast, and within 100 kilometers of international borders. In fact, the Mexican government is promoting and encouraging foreign investment in those areas, and many Spanish and U.S. companies are taking advantage of the law, constructing new residential developments and tourist resorts along the entire Mexican coastline.

Mexican real estate comes in many varieties: from lavishly restored colonial mansions to ultra-modern architecture employing the principles of minimalist design; from resale homes in historical residential areas to gated communities; from villas boasting elaborate exotic landscaping to care-free condos. The price range is also very broad, depending on location, age, size, condition, and other variables.

There are three ways of owning Mexican property: via direct deed (all interior property), through a Mexican corporation (commercial property), or through a bank trust called a fideicomiso, in the restricted zones. All three ways of property ownership are safe. In fact, it is even possible to obtain title insurance to further protect the investment.