Puerto Vallarta, one of the most sought-after retirement destinations in Mexico

Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) – In their search for a more relaxed lifestyle, more and more foreign and national retirees make Puerto Vallarta their home, thanks to its hospitality, beautiful beaches, great tourist offer, infrastructure, security, pleasant climate, and first-class services, characteristics that make Puerto Vallarta one of the most requested destinations in the country for retirement.

Coming mainly from the United States, Canada, and Europe, the baby boomers, see the green pearl of the Mexican Pacific as a temporary place that offers them comfort during the winter season, known as snowbirds, but many of them decide to settle permanently later in life for full-time retirement.

Puerto Vallarta has established itself as one of the most popular sun and beach destinations in the country for foreign travelers, who, in addition to enjoying its excellent cuisine, enjoy more than 50 outdoor activities, as well as varied cultural and romantic activities. At the same time, its excellent connection is highlighted, since the city’s International Airport operates 12 direct national routes, as well as 40 international ones, facilitating the entry of the market from Canada, Europe, and the United States, the country of origin of the majority of retirees in Mexico, according to the most recent Population and Housing Census.

Not only do the climate and entertainment attract retirement tourism; Its well-developed housing infrastructure, high-quality medical services, sports facilities, and recreation centers are the main points for this target to choose it as a permanent residence, since until the last census carried out by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) they registered 2,439 people residing in Puerto Vallarta-Bahía de Banderas born abroad, 60 years of age or older.

It should be noted that many retired foreigners who have established themselves in Puerto Vallarta have built a community that constantly participates in favor of the Port, benefiting the economic flow and generating jobs for all sectors, since many of them are owners of establishments such as restaurants, art galleries, and cafes, also promoting a cultural exchange characteristic of this cosmopolitan city.

Nationals have not been left behind looking for cities that offer a better quality of life and in Puerto Vallarta they find a safe, receptive, easy-to-get-around place, with important connectivity, high-level hospitals, excellent air and water quality that make it attractive for people of the main cities in the country opt for a place on the beach.

Certainly, the warmth offered by the green pearl of the Mexican Pacific is one of the main factors that allow it to continue standing out at the top of the mind of retirement tourism, making Puerto Vallarta a city rich in culture and diversity.

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