If you have followed us for some time, you know we have joked that our R and T letters stick on the computer we use the most. And no one caught that Puerto Vallarta was spelled incorrectly in the article title. We corrected it on our website and Facebook used to let us “refresh” a link post to update the information without deleting the post and reposting, but it appears they removed that option. Sorry for the misspell on Facebook :( We would repost but people have already commented and we don’t want them to think we are trying to hide their comments.
Local people are outstanding. Friendly, more than helpful, always happy! No stress, no political bickering, no pressures. Weather, food, cost of living, beauty, a different & incredible world.
Visa’s issued to foreigners, a requirement of all expats. And it’s an estimate that also takes into account home purchases of foreigners, and even absentee voting records. But mostly the number of Visa’s issued is the driving force behind the number.
If you are asking how WE confirmed those numbers. First we came across the number at USA News, which is credited as the source of this information in the article. However we also reached out to our contacts at INM to confirm the estimate. Hopefully this helps!
We double-checked a couple of other sources as well. In May, CNN says that INM gave them a number of 35,000 as part of their report, US Retirees Living Well in Mexico. That is only active Visa holders that they included. Our estimate is 40,000 + based on other facts, such as some expats come and go and stay on tourist visas to avoid the immigration issue or other reasons, and of course some people live here on expired visa’s or never received a visa to begin with. AND CNN’s 35,000 is ONLY Americans and Canadians, but Vallarta has retirees from all around the world.
I am planning to go to Puerto Vallarta. Where can I meet american repatriats in order to discuss a future long time stay?
http://www.expatsinvallarta.com/, they also have monthly meetings so you can join a group of expats and people interested in relocating.
We love the combination of natural beauty, warm weather, Mexican culture, variety of entertainment and shopping choices
Puerto Vallarta is an awesome place to live, and have a business!!! Must say, I don’t miss the cold in Canada, not one iota!!!
If you have followed us for some time, you know we have joked that our R and T letters stick on the computer we use the most. And no one caught that Puerto Vallarta was spelled incorrectly in the article title. We corrected it on our website and Facebook used to let us “refresh” a link post to update the information without deleting the post and reposting, but it appears they removed that option. Sorry for the misspell on Facebook :( We would repost but people have already commented and we don’t want them to think we are trying to hide their comments.
Local people are outstanding. Friendly, more than helpful, always happy! No stress, no political bickering, no pressures. Weather, food, cost of living, beauty, a different & incredible world.
The climate!!. The cheaper cost of living!!! The people!! The ocean.!!…
Wondering where the 40,000 number comes from though…
Visa’s issued to foreigners, a requirement of all expats. And it’s an estimate that also takes into account home purchases of foreigners, and even absentee voting records. But mostly the number of Visa’s issued is the driving force behind the number.
Interesting and where do you find the visa numbers published?
If you are asking how WE confirmed those numbers. First we came across the number at USA News, which is credited as the source of this information in the article. However we also reached out to our contacts at INM to confirm the estimate. Hopefully this helps!
We double-checked a couple of other sources as well. In May, CNN says that INM gave them a number of 35,000 as part of their report, US Retirees Living Well in Mexico. That is only active Visa holders that they included. Our estimate is 40,000 + based on other facts, such as some expats come and go and stay on tourist visas to avoid the immigration issue or other reasons, and of course some people live here on expired visa’s or never received a visa to begin with. AND CNN’s 35,000 is ONLY Americans and Canadians, but Vallarta has retirees from all around the world.
Its beautiful here …the people are soooo friendly …the food is excellent and life is not as hectic!
4 FANTASTIC reasons! :)