Hidden Places to Retire in Mexico January 25
It’s exciting to think about how there are so many wonderful little “hidden” places to retire in Mexico.
Today, on our way to purchase new blades for the rototiller (there aren’t any available in Morelos) we think we found a town that may be a great place to retire. Tenancingo (pronounced Ten-an-sing-go, sometimes called Tenancingo de Degollado) in the state of Mexico really welcomed us as we drove through.
We noticed that it is orderly and tidy, with a variety of shops open. It is laid out on a grid making getting around efficient and comfortable, yet the people showed a relaxed, easy going way about them. It is a little south of Toluca and not too far from Mexico City, so would be relatively easy to access, yet avoids being too urban. It has many trees and plants, giving it a shady, green feel even in the dry season.
Surrounded by greenhouses, Tenancingo is located in a mountainous region, though is relatively flat. Surrounding areas provide plenty of lovely mountain vistas and scenic small towns. It’s high elevation would mean that temperatures would remain cool throughout the year. The main industry in Tenancingo is flower cultivation which keeps the local economy strong and you can’t get any nicer than that. It is also a good place to have horses, if you like that sort of thing. While I can’t say for sure because we were just passing through, prices are probably not as high as in other places due to it’s relatively “undiscovered” status.
Finding this lovely place reminded us that when one is planning to retire in Mexico, it would be worthwhile to spend a few months to a year, just traveling through the unbeaten paths and seeing if there are any perfect little places to retire. While in the process of retirement planning it is difficult to get good information about places to retire in Mexico unless they are already really well-known. I think that traveling the back roads of Mexico and discovering one’s own perfect place to retire is the way to go.
BRAD HENRY Apr 7
Hi Julia:
I just purchased a place in Tenancingo. We have made many close friends there, the people are the finest in Mexico. WE have alot local knowledge and can help connect foreigners with the ridght people. Although I have purchased in the center of TeNANCINGO. There are many areas outside the core. Acatzingo, teneria, San Antonio etc. There is a spiritual component to there is a buddist retreat, Carmelite monastery and we believe an ashram
When did you write this article?
Julia Taylor Apr 7
Brad,
I wrote the page at the end of January.
So, was I right? Is Tenancingo as great I thought it would be? What do you like best about it?
Thanks for your generous offer of help to others.
Julia
brad Henry Apr 7
Hi Julia
I have been going to Tenancingo for many about a decade. It is changing with Toluca international Airport, and the super highway coming in. The area is generous in green land and deep family values. Tourists are of no meaning to the people here. We are just one of them.
The best things are:
The people, the food market (largest S of Mexico city , the largest flower market in MX, the cool winters, the land prices, lots of water, the size, our friends, our house and the world class skies for paragliding.
Please come and visit us when we are back