FOR DECADES , MEXICO HAS BEEN THE ANSWER FOR MANY AMERICANS, CANADIANS AND EUROPEANS WHEN THEY’VE NEEDED TO CHOOSE A SECOND HOME. TODAY, THE POSIBILITIES OFFERED BY THIS COUNTRY ARE BETTER AND MORE VARIED THAN EVER .
By Monica Lopez
 

Everyone dreams of a second home, from young couples and families who wish to have a permanent holiday retreat, to baby boomers looking for a retirement haven. Choosing the location of the dream involves multiple factors, such as the value of the investment to be made, accessibility, safety, and ultimately, whether this will be a place to spend time comfortably, with all the necessary services, surrounded by like-minded people. The answer for many Americans, Canadians and Europeans, for several decades, has been Mexico. Today, the possibilities offered by this country are better and more varied than ever. Some of the reasons are obvious. The weather is a major pull factor for both Americans and Canadians who look for warmer latitudes during winter. These “snowbirds”, as they are affectionately known, spend four to six months of the year in Mexico, where they never have to put up with a blizzard or de-ice a car. By spending the rest of the year in their home countries, they can stay in touch with their families, handle business affairs and maintain their resident status.