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Idyllic Bohemian Mexican
Village Beckons to Retirees Truly Wanting to Escape Modern Day Life
Cost of Living: One Third to One Half of the U.S.
National Average
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to live, buying real estate is not particularly feasible. In
most of Mexico, foreigners can buy property and receive a
deed. In Yelapa, however, the land is part of an Indian
reservation and so non-natives, if they buy a house, cannot own
the land upon which it sits. This makes for a tenuous
situation so most gringos lease property. The community
bulletin board at the post office is a good place to find
non-advertised homes for lease. There are also a number of
vacation rental properties in the area; many of these,
particularly those on the beach, lease for $75 USD per night and a
little higher, but there are very cute, 1 to 2 bedroom homes in
the village that lease for $20 to $25 USD per night; some of these
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Further up river, large homes
rent for about the same and smaller ones can be found for $15 per
night. Prices can, of course, go higher. Most owners
are open to discussing long-term leases, and this may bring lower
rates for the tenant. Some of these homes are open-air; none
are luxurious, but luxury is not what brings people to Yelapa. It is possible to live here year-round, as some gringos
do. Some live on a tourist visa and leave and return
to the country every six months; others have an FM-3 visa.
The weather is also
bearable. Shorts and tee shirts are all the clothing
one needs (maybe a light jacket at night). January
highs are in the upper 70s and lows are in the 60s.
In July and August, highs reach the mid-90s with lows in
the 70s. June through September are the rainy
months, with rains coming in the mornings. November
through May are lovely. |
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A comment should be made
about the local moonshine called Raicilla. It is
illegal but tolerated by local police because it is
considered a traditional art form. More potent
than Tequila, over 100 proof, it will knock out an
elephant, not to mention a newbie Yelapa retiree. It
is supposed to be an aphrodisiac for women but create
impotency in men, creating some interesting
scenarios. The hangover it causes has two
stages. First you are afraid you might die, and then
you are afraid you will not be that
lucky. Raicilla should be sampled with
caution and a stretcher nearby.
Retiring in such a secluded, rustic spot is not everyone's idea
of heaven, but this enchanting oasis is worth consideration by
anyone who needs a break from modern life, even if just for six
months of the year. Yelapa has not yet been discovered and
has none of the touristy aspects that have taken over many of
Mexico's once-pristine seaside hamlets. Because
it is not easily accessible, chances are good that this charming
village and its beautiful beaches will not become spoiled for a
long time to come.
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