Escape the Chaos: Find Your Garden in Paradise

Picture a slow morning: light coming through the palms, coffee on the terrace, the only sound your garden and a few birds. For many Canadians and Americans this is no longer a holiday daydream. It is everyday life in the Mexican Caribbean, where a house with a yard, a pool and room for family is still within reach.

Why people are moving to the Mexican Caribbean

• Warm weather all year, with no winter coats or icy driveways
• Modern private hospitals and English speaking doctors in the main towns
• Large, welcoming communities from Canada, the United States and Europe
• Direct flights home from Cancún and Tulum for visits with family
• A slower pace of life, close to the sea, cenotes and nature

A house with a garden, not another condo

Many buyers arrive thinking of a beachfront condo and end up falling for a house: a private yard, a pool, space for pets, hobbies or morning yoga, and a guest room for the grandkids. In the Riviera Maya you will find these homes in gated communities with security and shared amenities, often a short drive or bike ride from the beach.

Good places to start your search:

• Playacar: gated, green and walking distance to the beach in Playa del Carmen
• Selvamar and the north of Playa del Carmen: newer communities with family homes
• Puerto Morelos: a quiet fishing town between Cancún and Playa del Carmen
• Puerto Aventuras: marina, golf and beach in one community

Retire, semi retire or just spend the winters

You do not have to move everything at once. Some owners start with the winter months and stay longer each year. Others work remotely from home and travel back as needed. The Riviera Maya works for all of these plans, with services you can rely on twelve months a year. Our guide to the best places to live in Mexico for retirees compares the main options.

How we help

Playa Realtors helps buyers from Canada, the United States and the rest of the world find a home that fits the way they want to live. We guide you through:

• Choosing the area and the home that match your lifestyle and budget
• Visits, comparisons and a clear picture of total costs, including closing costs of 7 to 10% of the purchase price
• Coordination with notaries and specialists until you get your keys
• Bilingual support before, during and after your move

Read the buyer guides for Canadians and Americans, or browse homes for sale in Playa del Carmen.