Rick Ashley

Status: Single

Employed or Retired: Retired

Where did you live previously? Sacramento, California

When did you move to Vallarta? 2008

What part of town do you live in? Downtown Centro

Why did you decide to move to Vallarta? I have been coming down here for 17 years and couldn’t think any place as perfect as this to retire.

What other places did you consider? Brazil, Dominican Republic, Peru & Uruguay

What were the main reason(s) you moved here? My love of Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, its people and culture.

What are the top (3) things you have learned that you think might help someone moving to Vallarta now?

• Be flexible and willing to accept change
• Recognize that humidity is a part of living in Puerto Vallarta
• Broaden your experience by making friends with locals and learn their way of life.