Yes,
it's true, Central America has become a very popular expat destination
- - It's a few hours from Miami, the cost of living is lower, the ambience
and the lifestyle are better and there's other reasons. Changes since the
end of the Cold War, advances in telecommunications, especially the internet,
make living in Central America possible without a loss of advanced technology
but with a very enhanced lifestyle. Our dollars go further, the cultures
are exhilarating, the climate superb, the real estate a bargain. On this
page we have the links to each of our Central American indexes, including
Mexico. You might start with our International
Relocation Reports on moving to Central America & Mexico, These
reports will supply you with the information you need, they'll save you
money, time and frustration. Also note that we have properties
in Central America & Mexico in our international real estate marketplace.
We now have three magazines for this region; EscapeFromAmerica
Mexico Newsletter the EscapeFromAmerica Costa Rica Newletter and EscapeFromAmerica
Belize Newsletter. [Issues coming soon - Subscribe.] If you're interested
in representing a country in this region watch the EscapeArtist
Partnership Video
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 Belize
- Moving To Belize - Living In Belize - Buying Real Estate In Belize
- For a certain kind of person there is a certain kind of place; and for
certain people that place is Belize. Belize - the laid back Caribbean country
of Central America! It's a favorite of those seeking a calmer lifestyle
in close proximity to the wonders of nature. Like an un-planned 2x4
full of splinters, Belize is sturdy, rugged and full of sand fleas, but
it also has it's share of beautiful islands, adventuresome spirits and
rum soaked nights. It's the place we dreamed about as children. A
very popular destination. - Many North Americans and Europeans have a dream
of living where the water is blue, the air is warm, the rum is cheap and
the living is easy. Belize may, or may not, live up to your expectations
in those regards. Many who do make the leap to Belize end up frustrated,
unhappy and broke, so investigate thoroughly before you decide to move
to Belize.
 Live
In Belize: Articles Resources & Videos
- The EscapeArtist Belize Portal & Newsletter. A combination
of natural factors—climate, the Belize Barrier Reef (longest in the Western
Hemisphere), 127 offshore Cayes (islands), excellent fishing, safe waters
for boating, scuba diving, and snorkeling, various jungle fauna and flora,
helicopter touring and Maya ruins encourage expats to move to Belize.
These factors also support the thriving tourism and ecotourism industry.
Development costs are high, but the Government of Belize has designated
tourism as its second development priority after agriculture. In 2007,
tourist arrivals totaled 251,655 (more than 210,000 from the U.S.) and
tourist receipts amounted to $183.3 million. - Includes a complete Live
In Belize Portal, with real estate
and resources for living in Belize, a Live
In Belize Newsletter with articles
and reports about moving to Belize. Get their free reports on living in
Belize and a Free
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Rica - Moving To Costa Rica - Living in Costa Rica - Buying Real Estate
In Costa Rica - Costa Rica - has been an expat
destination longer than most other nations in the region; Costa Rica has
excellent climatic regions, a lovely environment, great beaches, lower
prices than the USA & Europe, and an interesting culture. The
section contains articles on living in Costa Rica, embassy resources, links,
strategic contacts, real estate & related information. - - This year,
[2012] the first of the 79 million Baby Boomers will turn 65, an age which
is generally considered to be ‘retirement age.’ Many Baby Boomers thought
they would be able to retire comfortably, but in the sobering economic
downturn of the past three years, they have now faced the hard-cold-fact
that they may not be able to retire at all, in the US. But Boomers will
not settle for just a ‘cheaper place to live,’ they want to live in a safe
and stable country (Costa Rica is a politically neutral democracy), live
in a supportive community, have excellent and inexpensive healthcare, and
be able to hire affordable household ‘help,’ which many cannot do in the
US.
 Live
In Costa Rica Newsletter - The
EscapeArtist Costa Rica Portal & Newsletter is unique in its quest
for honest, real life stories from people working and living abroad in
Costa Rica. We live in Costa Rica, we know Costa Rica, we believe that
Costa Rica is the expat haven of choice. We look for the opinions, the
advice, the I wish I would have known this then, and the down and dirty
truths from the mouths of those who have experienced it all firsthand.
Escapeartist Costa Rica is dedicated to this true-to-life portrayal of
the country we love. All of our articles are written by people who work,
invest, love, explore, and live the "pura vida" here in Costa Rica.
- Includes a complete Live
In Costa Rica Portal, with real estate
and resources for living in Costa Rica, a Newsletter
with articles and reports about moving to Costa Rica. Get their free reports
on living in Costa Rica and a Free
Trial Subscription
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 El
Salvador - Living in El Salvador - If you
want mountain scenery, El Salvador has it. The active volcanoes, well worth
the visit. There are also great beaches, many lakes with crystal clear
water, good for fishing and swimming, and houses regularly come up for
sale in these areas. You can find anything you want, and if not, you can
buy the land and build it, cheaply. - - El Salvador is one of those countries
that most people either ignore or know nothing about or are fearful to
visit. And then you talk to people who can talk about nothing but El Salvador
and why you should visit or move there. The country does have some stunning
spots and the economy has picked up as the political problems of the 70s
and 80s have faded. Now might be El Salvador's time. |
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 Guatemala
- Moving To Guatemala - Moving to Guatemala
- Why Guatemala? First its affordable. A middle - class retirement
can buy an improved life style, with plenty left over to support your activities.
You can attain a much higher standard of living on your social security,
investments and retirement income. - Since Antigua was “rediscovered”,
property has become a premium commodity in the center, which is called
the “casco”. If and when an original restored Colonial property becomes
available in the central area, you may expect to see active purchasers
lining up for an opportunity to buy a small piece of history. For most
people,
Guatemala is considered a “third world” country. In certain aspects, that
is quite true. With that original thought in mind, it’s hard to believe
that homes for sale are sometimes in excess of $5,000,000.00 US dollars
(Current exchange rate for the local currency “Quetzal” is trading at 8
to the US dollar). Obviously, we are talking about the exception and not
the rule. A beautiful Colonial style home on a reasonable lot size in a
gated community, can be purchased from the low $100’s to $200,000.00. |
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 Honduras
- Living in Honduras - The island of Roatan,
the most developed of the Bay Islands Archipelago, is located only 40 miles
northeast of mainland Honduras. In addition to Roatan, the nearby islands
of Utila, and Guanaja are truly resplendent. If you've always dreamed of
owning your own Caribbean escape, a place you can retreat to a few weeks
or a few months a year… maybe full-time eventually, it's not too late to
make a smart investment in the Bay Islands of Honduras. - Roatan - is an
island of pristine beaches, lush jungle covered hills, welcoming people,
unique cultures, world renowned diving and an endless array of activities.
It is Caribbean and it is inexpensive Caribbean. The island of Roatan,
the most developed of the Bay Islands Archipelago, is located only 40 miles
northeast of mainland Honduras. Lyle Burke and his family lived on Roatan.
Lyle shares the island and his experiences there with Escape From America
readers. Lyle now runs Tropical Pathways tours, a tour company geared to
helping wantabe expats find their place in the sun. |
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 Mexico
- Moving To Mexico - Living In Mexico - Buying Real Estate In Mexico
- Mexico - The powerhouse of the region is the largest nation in our Central
America section. Mexico has long been a destination for retirees
from the USA and it does have one of the most interesting cultures in the
world. With a dynamic past that stretches back to the Mayans, Aztecs
and beyond, Mexico is a truly rich environmental experience. Compelling
culture, beautiful beaches, diverse climates, excellent food, and proximity
to the USA for those who choose to be within driving distance of the folks
back home. - The Future of Escape to Mexico Magazine is extremely promising
- All Things Mexico! “True stories of real people… living, traveling and
working in Mexico.” It’s authoritative, firsthand experience, not
media hype! Come with us to… Escapeartist Mexico proudly joins the leading
line-up of the new Escapeartist.com country portals, that each are
devoted to a single, dream destination.
 Live
In Mexico - Retire In Mexico Newsletter
- The Future of Escape to Mexico Magazine - All Things Mexico! “True
stories of real people… living, traveling and working in Mexico.”
It’s authoritative, firsthand experience, not media hype! Come with us
to… Escapeartist Mexico proudly joins the leading line-up of the new Escapeartist.com
country portals, that each are devoted to a single, dream destination.
Our site is the window to everything you want to know if you’re thinking
about escaping to Mexico! As part of the Escapeartist media family,
Escapeartist Mexico adds to a 15-year tradition, extending the value of
the Internet’s longest-standing source of reliable information about living,
working investing, traveling and retiring abroad. It’s a dedication
that’s helped countless couples, singles and families realize their “EscapeArtist
Dreams”. . - Includes a Magazine
with articles and reports about moving to Mexico. Get a Free
Trial Subscription
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Tours of Mexico’s Hottest Real Estate Opportunities
- Video Tours of the Best Real Estate investments in Mexico. We showcase
6 of the nicest properties available at approachable prices for people
choosing to move to Mexico or possibly buy a second home. Includes Beachfront
Lots Sea Of Cortez Located on the sea of cortes one hour south of yuma
arizona. In addition to videos Escapeartist Mexico welcomes you to read
our entertaining, and sometimes thought provoking articles on our Mexico
portal web site. Thinking of re-locating, retiring to Mexico we have you
covered.
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 Nicaragua
- Moving to Nicaragua - Living In Nicaragua - Buying Real Esatate In Nicaragua
- Located in the heart of Central America, Nicaragua is an exceptional
country with its spectacular lakes, towering volcanos, friendly people
and legendary towns filled with cultural richness. The country beckons
foreigners to come and see all it has to offer. Some foreigners have
already gotten wind of the country’s potential. A recent article
in USA Today states that over 5,000 Americans currently call Nicaragua
their home. - The word is is out: “Nicaragua is the new Costa Rica” but
with prices 35-55% lower than its southern neighbour. Nicaragua is well
and truly bouncing back from its troubled and often misunderstood past
and beginning to transform into a sought after investment and tourism destination.
Misconceptions still persist, but in many ways that only increases the
opportunity that Nicaragua offers. Nicaragua's democratically elected government
is showing a great capacity to reform in line with its commitment to a
free-market economy. |
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 Panama
- Moving To Panama - Living In Panama - Buying Real Estate In Panama
- Why has Panama become one of the hottest expat destinations In the Americas?
Is it because we have our offices here as some media sources suggest? Or
is it because Panama has over 150 International Banks, not counting domestic
banks, uses the US Dollar as its currency, has excellent infrastructure,
excellent telecommunications, has an educated populace with a low population
density to land mass, and is a stable nation in a world of instability?
You be the judge... maybe we chose it for those reasons and our being
here just helped spread the news about the place. It is now the hottest
expat destination in the Americas. Find out why. - Starting with
the fact that Panama is one the most interesting countries one can visit,
Panama is a mélange of old and new – of beautiful skyscrapers and
that feeling of old town blues. Escapeartist invites you to experience
Panama as it is – as an incredible Latin America country, with spectacular
landscapes and history lessons like those that you never heard before. |
| ANNOUNCEMENT:
Panama Newsletter will soon be online. |
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 Two
things have ushered us into a world without borders... the end of the cold
war and the advent of the world wide web of global communications &
commerce. Today it doesn't make a great deal of
difference where in the world we are located, we can carry on some types
of commerce from anywhere; from an island in the middle of the Caribbean
to a sheep ranch in the the Australian outback. A game of global musical
chairs has begun, and we are now changing places with people willing to
go to America or the UK to work for a wage we no longer consider attractive,
while we begin to move further afield in search of greener pastures. Many
of us are now looking for what might be called a 'life.' Tomorrow, it will
make a great deal of difference where we live. But certainly not in the
same sense as we now perceive it. Tomorrow we will live where the best
real estate exists, where the least crime and repression exists, where
population pressures have not decimated the environment and where business
is encouraged and not hindered by legislation. We will live there regardless
of that place's global location or its former political posture. |
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Of Offshore Banks -
Listing banks in over two dozen of the the top offshore tax havens - An
offshore bank is defined by its location, or 'jurisdiction'. An offshore
bank is usually located outside of the depositors country of residence,
typically within a jurisdiction that levies very low taxes, or no taxes
at all. Each jurisdiction varies in its degree of taxation, its degree
of privacy, and its services. Offshore banks located in politically and
economically stable jurisdictions provide a safe-haven for assets that
may be at risk in the nation in which the investor lives and holds residency.
In the historical past, Americans living and working in abroad
would open bank accounts with a local bank in whatever country they were
living and working, and if it earned any interest at all would never show
it on their U.S. income tax return. This was part of the unofficial
benefits of living in outside of the U.S. Handled correctly; it still can
be. |
 How
To Bank Offshore - Why Bank Offshore? - The
Governments of the world are out of control . . . and broke. They
need your assets to make themselves solvent. That they squander those
assets is forgone. Is 2012 the Last Year for Opening an Offshore Bank Account
for Americans? - On March 28, 2010 President Obama signed the
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act into law. According to official
government press releases, this was enacted to prevent offshore tax abuses
by US persons. While this is certainly true, it doesn’t tell the
whole story. In reality it is a way to prevent an outflow of capital
from the US as well as implement very strict currency controls robbing
you of your personal freedom. - - Is the US Monetary System on the Verge
of Collapse? - Tune into CNBC or click onto any of the
dozens of mainstream financial news sites, and you’ll find an endless array
of opinions on the latest wiggle in equity, bond and commodities markets.
Banking Offshore is prudent, find out how to do it, and where. |
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 Pacific
Lots In Costa Rica - A dynamic place to retire
at a bargain price. Less crime, less hassle, less traffic, and more time
to play and relax. Plus your money will go significantly further than in
the US. Enjoy a quality of life we have forgotten in the US. Step away
from the stresses of daily living, traffic jams and a lack of a sense of
community. - Behold
such a place, Pacific Lots of Costa Rica |
 Asset
Protection Newsletter -
Live & Invest Offshore - Get the real facts from the best; including
Doug Casey, Bobby Casey, Bob Matthews, Global Asset Advisors, Inc., Jeff
Schneider CPA, PassportIRA and more of the best international investment
advisors. Contains informatioin on How and Why to Acquire a Second Passport
Legally, Expat Taxes, Offshore (and Onshore) Investing presented with the
basic premise of protecting your assets. |
 Offshore
Securities Broker Private Asset Management Online
- Thales Securities has been on our website for almost a decade and in
that decade we have heard nothing but positive reports about their service.
Founded in 1998 Thales Securities is a leading investment brokerage based
in the Republic of Panama. |
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- What is Pinterest? Pinterest is a Virtual Pinboard. Pinterest lets you
organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. People
use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and organize
their favorite recipes. Best of all, you can browse pinboards created by
other people. Browsing pinboards is a fun way to discover new things and
get inspiration from people who share your interests. To get started, request
an invite. |
 Expat
Taxes
- If you are living overseas but plan to return to the USA you MUST pay
your American income tax regardless of where you are earning your income.
On this page are a large number of resources for Expat Taxes plus a Newsletter
on Expat Taxes, articles by attorneys and public accounts. We also have
links to those who will help you with your Expat Taxes. As an expat, it
is possible to defer a great deal of your taxes; so read the articles and
find out how to do things correctly. |
 It's
Perfect For Expats, It's what makes Escape Dates different
- Create relationships and identify business partners in other countries
- It doesn't matter if you are single or married if you're interested in
growing your international network of friends, now you can travel the world,
and make money searching for the perfect mates with EscapeDates international
singles and social networking community. - Business Networking | Social
Events | Global Business Opportunity |
 2nd
Passports - Economic Citizenship
- If you get a 2nd passport and flee America the US Government can't take
your money as easily as they could if you were still living in the USA.
Therefore the US Goverment is doing everything to keep you from getting
a second passport, closing resources and threatening tax-haven nations
with sanctions. On this page we supply what information we can. You can
get a second passport; it's just harder to get then it was a few years
ago . . . why don't you wait a few more years, then it will be impossible
and you won't have to worry about it. Your fate will be sealed. |
 Cash
Flow Properties Worldwide - The time to buy
real estate and stocks is ideally at the bottom of the market. Tighter
Lending Policies Improve Cash Flow Houses - Can anyone see the forest through
the trees? Does anyone in Washington really understand what drives
the housing industry? Try credit availability. When credit
is available in the way of mortgages, the housing market improves.
It’s that simple. Contrarily, when it’s not available, the market
contracts and prices remain stagnant, and even worse decline. |
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Travel
can become a place lived; and a place lived can be a form of travel -
This Chronicle by Michele Kohan should therefore be a Godsent to those
moms who find themselves with children but with no prospect of living any
sort of life that presents the challenge of personal and geographic exploration...
The question becomes, 'are my children safer and better off in the suburbs
where one meaningless day blurs into the next, or in a tropical rain forest
where each day presents a new challenge and a new learning experience?'
It isn't an easy task for a mom to decide on the tropical rain forest;
such decisions fly in the face of conventional wisdom... But conventional
wisdom has worn thin, today's so-called civilized suburbs with their shopping
malls and weapon-filled schools are no safer than a tropical rain forest.
Add to that the stifling intellectual atmosphere of the USA that wilts
and crushes the qualities of independent judgment that every child should
develop....
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