Archive for October, 2010

by: Jim Scherrer

typical Midwestern U.S. cities, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Toledo and Wichita, all residents about 330,000 + / – 20,000 inhabitants. On average, its population has declined significantly by 1.5% in the last eight years.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, a population has exploded from just over 330,000 people, but its population by more than 50% over the past eight years and continue to grow in the future.

addition to the roughly the same population, six of these cities are similar in a number of other respects, however, the differences are considerable. Let us first, AOS consider their similarities. They all have adequate infrastructure and services in support of the residents, ie terminals travel (plane, bus, train or ship, where applicable), schools and universities, hospitals, services, police, sewage treatment plants, power plants and distribution systems, parks, theaters, convention centers, stadiums, etc. Of course, have this number of residents and consumers, they all have, AU Äúbig box stores like Sam, AOS Club, Wal-Mart, Costco, Home Depot, Office Depot, supermarkets, shopping centers, etc. They all also Many restaurants, nightlife, clubs, golf courses, tennis courts and other social activities. Broadband Internet, satellite TV, VOIP phone, and all other modern amenities are also in these cities.

let Then, AOS compare the cost of living in these cities. In Puerto Vallarta, the cost of housing, cars, imported goods such as clothing, electronics and appliances, as well as some food is higher than in cities in the Midwest. Property taxes, work, almost all services including the associated medical, dental, legal, etc and the cost of products manufactured in Mexico are much lower than in cities in the Midwest is Vallarta. Gas, electricity, food, social activities, etc., are similar in all cities. As an indication of interest, the Mexican peso has with the U.S. dollar stable over the past ten years. In conclusion, the development cost of living in Puerto Vallarta about the same as in the Midwest cities and no one should save money to Vallarta or someone move, combined for all costs bypass more with life in this resort Vallarta.

With so many similarities, we must ask why the people of the towns in the Midwest has decreased, while increased from Puerto Vallarta by 50%. In order to answer the question we have to simply compare the climate and environments, these cities have to offer and the reason is quite obvious.

In the winter months from November to May, daytime temperatures in the midwestern cities 41 * F while in Vallarta, the average daily temperature is 73 * F. During those seven months, there is virtually no rain in Vallarta while in the Midwest cities with rain and snow are flooded. If you are interested in outdoor activities such as fishing, golf, tennis, etc., have the climate in Vallarta is absolutely perfect in this period, as the miserable weather is not in the winter in the cities of the Midwest very beneficial, just outside, except maybe shoveling snow!

let Then, AOS into account the environment. Midwestern cities really donation, AOT have much in terms of the beautiful mountains and overlook the sea! Located in the foothills of the Sierra Madre on the shores of Banderas Bay along the Mexican Riviera, Puerto Vallarta some of the most beautiful views anywhere in the world.

an ideal climate and the views of world class, he, not surprisingly, have AOS 50 000 North Americans their retirement oasis PV winter. One could approach the urban unemployment in the Midwest are now 6-8% complain, but the fortunate retirees in Vallarta are able to boast of their unemployment rate of 98%! Therefore, almost all of us arrested and expected future weather, we can use this plan as we are, who we want!

Vallarta was to take this explosive growth, it is virtually full employment of the indigenous inhabitants of Mexico. Almost all of their jobs are used to tourists and with an economy based on tourism, the majority of residents are younger now partly in English. This talk, which are little or no English in the rule under construction or others who have used only a few interfaces with foreign visitors. There is much work to be available to all local citizens, so their standard of living has in the past eight years with many cars now and lives in New Casitas in new subdivisions, the improved growing like mushrooms. In addition, because of the importance of tourism and the pursuit by governments of foreign investment, local authorities attach great importance to the cleanliness of the facility and to provide maximum security and protection for all Americans.

Although there are many similarities between the Midwestern cities and Puerto Vallarta, the differences are considerable, so that a steady stream of retirees, to create the south of the border! With the combination of perfect weather, beautiful scenery, all modern conveniences, numerous activities, and friends to enjoy it with him, quite clearly, is that SOA, why tens of thousands of pensioners their winter paradise, if not year-round residence.