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Comment by Victoria Wilson on October 9, 2009 at 9:37pm

Hi Sandy, my husband and I live in Mazatlán and love every minute of it! I would say you can live modestly on that amount in either Maz or Lake Chapala, but unlike some ads will tell you, you can't "live like a king on $1,000 a month" any more. Rentals here go from as little as $150 a month (Honestly! That's the rent we paid for the house we wound up buying) up to several thousand dollars a month. Here is a link to a couple that run a rental business, and they have a good reputation here in Mazatlan, http://mazatlan.homestead.com/ . But to find the really good deals, you have to first rent short term and then walk or drive the neighborhoods you like, talk to the landlords (and the other tenants) and your friends. You have to be here a while to know for sure exactly what part of town you'd like to be in anyway.

If you'd like more detailed information on costs, living conditions, or have any questions about Mazatlán, feel free to send me a message!
Viki

Comment by John K. Glaab, CIPS on October 8, 2009 at 10:52am

Have you considered the beautiful Sea of Cortes? ( La Paz) Here is a web site for rentals there

www.apsbaja.com
John

Comment by Sandy Novelly on October 8, 2009 at 10:38am

Can one live on $17-$18K per year in Chapala, Aijjic, or Mazatlan and have a decent standard of living? These are areas my husband and I are researching. I cannot find much info on rentals in Mazatlan. If you have any other suggestions, I'd be grateful.

Thanks in advance for all your help.

Comment by Sharon Des Jardins on October 4, 2009 at 4:14pm

La Manzanilla is in the State of Jalisco, 1 hour north of Manzanillo. It is located next door to El Tamrindo Resort and about an hour from Costa Careyes. You can visit www.visitlamanzanilla.com where you can see photos and read about things to do, restaurants, etc.

Comment by Carol Billups on October 4, 2009 at 4:14pm

I think I blogged about the deaths in Vallarta on this site. Bottom line: if you're involved with drugs you have a very short life expectancy. In any country. Don't judge Mexico by the actions of a few. If we did that no one would go to Miami or Los Angeles! Come on down and have a great time.

Comment by Pat Dixon-Scruggs on October 4, 2009 at 3:57pm

Great will be going to the World Center for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in Cuernavaca for about 10 days. With travel time in Mexico City for a day on each end, stay at a hostel run by las Guida de Mexico in the Zona Rosa.

Comment by John K. Glaab, CIPS on October 4, 2009 at 3:15pm

This is for Pat Dixon-Scruggs. I am writing to you from Uruapan, Michoacan. I read two newspaers, daily. I am not aware of any unrest. Here in this state we have had feuds over lands and with teachers. Roads have been blocked and at one time downtown Morelia.. BUT NO TOURISTS HAVE BEEN INJURED.
You may have read aboout two Canadian " tourists" being shot in Vallarta. They were NOT tourists. They were drug people. Two Canadians were also shot in Cabo, eralier this year. Again NOT tourist, but involved in a drug deal gone sour. It is Mexicans shooting Mexicans in turf wars.
I will keep an eye out for any unrest.
Cuernavaca is of course one of Mexico's more interesting destinations.
John

Comment by John K. Glaab, CIPS on October 4, 2009 at 3:04pm

Is that in Michoacan, Nayarit OR ???

By the way check out http://glimpseofmichoacan.com
Saludos,
John

Comment by Sharon Des Jardins on October 4, 2009 at 1:47pm

If you are looking for a great place to visit or retire, I highly recommend La Manzanilla. It is located on the Tenacatita Bay, 1 hour north of Manzanill and 3 hours south of Puerto Vallarta. It is a quaint fishing village with an American and Canadian expat community. I just moved here living in San Miguel de Allende for the last eight years. However, I have been visiting La Manzanilla for about eleven years.
I am a Realtor here and will tell you that if you are thinking of investing in Mexico, this is the place. Prices are still very reasonable, but won't be for long as it is on the verge of being discovered by those who want a more relaxed life.
Please let me know if you would like more information on my hometown. If you are interested in looking at some property listings online, I will be happy to forward some links to you.

Comment by Pat Dixon-Scruggs on October 4, 2009 at 6:16am

Planning to come to Cuernavaca in February and have heard there is unrest. Can anyone let me know?

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