Mexico boasts a wealth of culture and history, full of life and colour. And Mexico real estate benefits from this. Each state throughout Mexico has a distinct culture, language, cuisine, arts, and music, unique to itself, which creates the vibrant tapestry that makes up the Mexico of today. When you are looking to purchase your Mexico real estate there is so much variety and diversity in culture and lifestyle to choose from.
Due to Mexico’s value for money, easy access to many cities throughout the USA and Canada, and its wonderful climate, the country has seen a huge increase in American’s choosing Mexico real estate as the place to retire. The most popular destinations for American retirees purchasing Mexico real estate is the city of San Miguel de Allende in Guanajuato, many of the towns along the Baja California Peninsular, and also around Guadalajara in the state of Jalisco. Due to the popularity of these towns as preferred places to retire the amenities and facilities they have are of great benefit and not usually the norm in other towns throughout Mexico. All making Mexico real estate an exciting investment.
Tourism
Mexico’s tourism industry continues to flourish significantly each year, experiencing phenomenal growth in the past decade. Each year Mexico’s tourist industry benefits from over 8 million visitors annually, generating in excess of $5 billion US each year. The majority of visitors are from the USA (around about 80%) and many of these from the boarder states coming for short trips. The resort cities of Tijuana and those along the Baja Peninsular have grown in popularity with Spring Break students from the US. Fortunately Mexico has more than 8,000 hotels, enough to cater for any need.
Traditionally Mexico City was the most popular destination for tourists, closely followed by Acapulco. But the other major resort towns along the Baja Peninsular, and Cancún on the Caribbean coast have become increasingly popular. Many tourism operators have since focussed on the newer resort areas of Huatulco along the Pacific Coast, and also promoting such destinations as Puerto Escondido and Ixtapa.
Due to Mexico’s value for money, easy access to many cities throughout the USA and Canada, and its wonderful climate, the country has seen a huge increase in American’s choosing Mexico as the place to purchase their Mexico real estate to retire. The most popular destinations for American retirees is the city of San Miguel de Allende in Guanajuato, many of the towns along the Baja California Peninsular, and also around Guadalajara in the state of Jalisco. Due to the popularity of these towns as preferred places to retire the amenities and facilities they have are of great benefit and not usually the norm in other towns throughout Mexico, making these particular cities an excellent Mexico real estate investment.
Sport
Bullfighting
Mexico City’s La Monumental is the largest bullring in Mexico, seating 55,000 people. Bullfighting is a popular sport throughout Mexico, and most major cities have a bullring.
Football (soccer)
Is the most popular sport in Mexico, with the season running from March through to August.
Religion
Mexico is predominantly Roman Catholic, with approximately 89% of the population considered to be Roman Catholic. The Virgin of Guadalupe, a Mexican religious icon housed in the Basilica of Guadalupe, has long been an important religious symbol enshrining the aspirations of Mexican society.
Education
Mexico’s largest and most prestigious university is the National Autonomous University of Mexico, which has over 269,000 students, and was founded in 1551. Three Nobel laureates and most of Mexico’s modern day presidents were once students here. This university is responsible for conduction over 50% of the scientific research that is carried out throughout Mexico today. The National Autonomous University of Mexico is ranked 74th in the Top 200 Universities throughout the world, making it the highest ranked Spanish-speaking university in the world.
Trivia
»The Caesar Salad was invented in Tijuana in 1924 by Italian chef Caesar Cardini
»About 300,000 people cross the boarder between Tijuana and San Diego in the US each day
»The greatest number of US citizens living outside America reside in Mexico
»Tequila was first produced in the 16th Century in the city of Tequila, Jalisco. In July 2006 a 1L bottle of limited-edition
premium Tequila sold for $225,000 in Tequila, Jalisco. It is considered the most expensive bottle of liquor ever sold.
»Mariachi Music as we know it today, originated in the 19th Century in the town of Cocula, Jalisco.