Mexico is a wonderful vacation destination, but many expatriates have also decided to retire there.   This large, diverse country's beaches, colonial cities, resorts and ruins beckon to travelers from all over the world and as a retirement spot, it offers a lower cost of living and in many places, excellent health care.  Retiring in Mexico requires a bit of adjusting, and it is not for everyone, but it does offer what many retirees are seeking.  Retirement in Mexico, though, is not the same as visiting the resorts.  The pace of life is slower, and living as a Mexican can take some getting used to.    Vacationing in Mexico is one of life's great joys.  

With silver-white beaches and some of the world's best scuba diving, sailing and fishing, Mexico offers something for everyone.  Whether it is Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, Cozumel, Acapulco or any of Mexico's colonial cities, including San Miguel de Allende, Mexico's resorts are truly breathtaking.  You may also be interested in Mexico's other attractions, including ancient ruins and archeological treasures, that dot the country.  

You may enjoy the Riviera Maya on Mexico's eastern coast or the majestic Copper Canyon in the northern central part of Mexico.  You can travel through Mexico by bus, car or railroad and do so on a tourist visa.   You can travel between resorts, including Cancun, Acapulco, Mazatlan and Ixtapa, by plane, train or automobile.  In short, Mexico is a wonderful country that offers something for everyone.