Expat
investment & relocation opportunities — quality of life and real estate
values! These things are greater in Latin America
as a whole; especially in the Southern Cone area of South America
- - more so than it is in any other section of the world. In terms
of expat-relocation lifestyle, we cannot think of any place where the opportunities
are so tremendously exciting for expatriate living. In terms of real estate,
on a value / investment basis there is no other area of the world that
compares. There's more agricultural land in Argentina than all of Europe.
Every mineral, every weather pattern... then there's Brazil; Chile, and
don't forget Ecuador with its great beachfront & serene mountains.
All of these plus a score of other nations are great expat destinations.
South America covers a land mass of seven million square miles and encompasses
13 distinct nations; there is something there for everyone. We have a directory
listed below for every nation in South America.
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& Invest in Argentina
- If we just singled out the country of Argentina from the rest of South
America and made comparisons to other world areas we believe that a pertinent
and explanatory point can prove our view of the area. Argentina has
a total area of 1,073,115 square miles. This is an area greater than Italy,
Switzerland, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, and the Netherlands
combined. Argentina has a population of only 32,646,000 while tiny
(and very crowded) Italy alone has a population of almost double that figure.
If we overlaid Argentina on Western Europe and compared agriculture potential,
and existing mineral resources, Argentina would come away the winner. In
terms of environmental diversity, Argentina is again a strong and unpolluted
contender; having an alps area that compares with the Swiss Alps, a Pampas
that is incomparable, an Arctic region, a desert region, and a 3,000 mile
coast line. But it is in the area of agriculture (arable land) and
in water resources where Argentina really shines. As commodities, foodstuffs,
& water become increasingly scarce, they become more crucial in our
decision making. Relocating to a nation like Argentina makes very good
sense. |
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In Bolivia: Index for Bolivia - Living in Bolivia
- The colonial city of Santa Cruz in Bolivia is an expat haven. The city
of Santa Cruz has benefited from a fast paced growing economy for the last
15 years. This has allowed for a multicultural and ethnically diverse city
to develop. The city's street layout currently consists of a concentric
ring model. Located at an altitude of 416 meters above sea level, Santa
Cruz has a sunny and semi-tropical weather, with an average temperature
of 21C (70F) in the winter and 32C (90F) in summer. There are many areas
of Bolivia that stand out, but Santa Cruz seems to stand the tallest. Peru
and Bolivia both have very young populations. There is an explosion
of demand for goods and services (American and European), along with growing
incomes, and a desire to do more business. These factors makes these
two countries strong candidates for getting in early, which is always desirable,
and then riding the wave of an increased economy for many years which might
set us up for retirement there as well. |
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In Brazil: Index for Brazil - Living In Brazil
- Brazil. There isn't anyplace else in the world quite like Brazil. Brazil
is one of the largest nations in the world and it is populated with some
of the most unusual people in the world. Brazilians are highly creative,
they export more music than coffee and there's an awful lot of coffee in
Brazil. The nation is currently on a roll economically and doing very well.
It is a complicated nation that takes time to understand, if one can ever
really understand it at all. It is safe to say that one would never
be bored living in Brazil. Real Estate in Brazil – Investment Prospects
Booming - bounds and not a week goes by without yet another positive
addition to Brazil’s economic track record. This is all excellent news
for those planning investment in Brazil, particularly property investors
who can rest assured that their property investment in Brazil is one of
the best. So-called ‘green shoots’ are sprouting worldwide on the global
economic scene, but in almost every country these shoots are small and
there’s no confirmation that they will actually see full growth. However,
for those investing in Brazil there are now so many green shoots that growth
predictions for 2010 are upgraded on a weekly basis and it seems highly
likely that Moody’s will raise its credit rating for Brazil in early autumn. |
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For Chile - Living In Chile - Santiago, Chile
is a city with well over 5 million people. It’s one of the most advanced
cities I’ve ever lived in. It’s also one of the cleanest cities I have
ever observed. Everywhere you look you can see European influence in the
architecture of the buildings and the make up of the city overall. Chilean
housing and Real Estate are great bargains right now but not because the
general populace is poor and anyone can just swoop in and grab up all of
the great deals (Read “exploit”). To be more accurate, housing and land
is reasonable partly because there is an abundance of open land. Chile
has fewer people than LA County does, but is comparable in length to the
North American, Pacific Coast from Alaska down to the middle of Mexico.
Just imagine if the Pacific Coast of North America was populated ONLY by
the residents of LA County. That would still be greater than the entire
population of Chile! Also, over a third of Chile’s population resides in
the greater Santiago area. This leaves a lot of very desirable, beautiful,
build-able and open land available for sale. |
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In Colombia: Index for Colombia - Living In Colombia
- Medellín is said to have the most perfect weather in the world,
and the real estate prices are especially low. Medellin has become an expat
haven with numerous expats moving there to take advantage of lower prices,
the excellent weather, and the fact that there has been a significant drop
in criminal problems over the past few years. The ongoing problem of Colombia's
35 year old civil war does dissuade many from considering living in Colombia,
but those who don't even want to consider Colombia have not see the city
of Cartagena, Colombia, a magnificent colonial city on the Caribbean. Cartagena
Viejo was begun in the early part of the 15th century, making it, with
the exception of Santo Domingo, the oldest city in the Americas.
It retains much about it that is agreeable. Houses with three foot
walls, balconies cluttered with flowering vine, meandering cobblestone
streets, views of the sea and of the bay, art galleries, fine shops, museums,
restaurants, hotels, and an architecture that is as nice as can be found
on the American continent. |
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In Colombia Newsletter: Articles Resources & Videos
- Guess where the next big land rush will take place? Guess where
the next batch of expat millionires will be created? EscapeArtist has been
directing people to nations emerging towards livability and income production
since 1996. What nation is next? Colombia is the answer, and we've a developing
newsletter to provide you the kind of information on Colombia you need.
Are you looking for the next land of opportunity? Does talk of massive
government debt, bankruptcies, foreclosures and unemployment in the USA
have you singing the blues? Escapeartist is about to provide you with an
insider tip to the next ‘in’ location. We are talking about a location
where all the smart money is moving to, a country vast with resources,
a beautiful culture and probably the most attractive women on planet earth.
(It’s true) – Names like Sam Zell (Billionaire) and Carlos Slim (Billionaire)
and many others are investing in Colombia right now. Why are they investing?
Why are tourism rates in Colombia skyrocketing? Why is the Colombian stock
market returning double digit returns? Why is Colombia leading the Latin
American rim in attracting foreign direct investment?
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In Ecuador: Index for Ecuador - Living in Euador -
Ecuador; long a popular expat destination. Traditionally expats have chosen
to live at the higher altitudes near Quinto; but recently there has been
a surge of buying along the coast where bargains abound. There is only
so much beachfront land in the world and when you can buy it at a bargain,
you should buy it. See Articles About Living & Investing In Ecuador.
The Lowdown on Low Cost Beachfront Property in Ecuador - Beachfront property
in Ecuador can still be bought for less than $40,000. But at the
risk of this sounding like a sales pitch, it is in limited supply. Ecuador
is an amazing, peaceful place with beautiful beaches, warm weather and
really inexpensive beachfront bargains. Ecuador is completely out of hurricane
paths. Ecuador faces the Pacific Ocean sheltered from the hurricanes
that hit Central America and the Caribbean. Bargain basement prices and
increased exposure will light the fuse and turn Ecuador in to the next
hotspot on the world´s beachfront real estate scene. |
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for French Guiana - Living in French Guiana -
French Guiana is a special case. It is an interesting untrampled
place. Sadly we have only one article on French Guiana. If any expats
are living there we would welcome some information to add to our French
Guiana page. The lack of forthcoming expat articles may be because the
expats are probably French and subject to a hideous form of xenophobia
which is based on the mistaken French belief in their own superiority.
They gave Pol Pot a start, created Devils Island, cannot make a car, think
Mao was profound, and eat frogs . . . how can anyone question their superiority?
- - To be fair to the French, Paris was for a long time considered 'the'
City Of Culture, it was, and French the language that was spoken by the
cultured everywhere in the world, it was. Because that is no longer
true, and nobody bothers to speak French any more it has more or less become
a dead language for poseurs. I suppose the French have a right to morn
the strewn ramparts of their lost authority. |
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In Guyana - Index for Guyana - Living in Guyana
- Guyana is the fourth-smallest country on the mainland of South America
(after Suriname, French Guiana, and Uruguay). It is one of the four non-Spanish-speaking
territories on the continent. Culturally, Guyana associates primarily
with the English-speaking Caribbean countries such as Jamaica, or Trinidad
and Tobago. Sadly we haven't many articles on Guyana. If any expats
are living there we would welcome some information to add to the Guyana
pages. Due mainly to emigration to the USA, Guyana's population growth
is in the negative. Only 650,000 people remain in Guyana. According
to some studies, of those people who remain in Guyana, almost each and
every one of them is awaiting the issuance of an immigrant-visa for the
USA! |
Video: What Would It Be Like To Live In Guyana?
- Living in Guyana would be interesting for those who like unadulterated
nature. Guyana is a paradise for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and
the eco-tourist alike. Guyana boast an irresistible combination of fascinating
and breathtaking natural beauty; pristine Amazonian rainforests; immense
waterfalls;, amazing wildlife; blended with a vibrant indigenous culture,
rich heritage and hospitable and friendly people. |
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for Paraguay - Living in Paraguay - We have
heard excellent reports about the real estate in Paraguay. It is
the farm land that is especially attractive. We have also heard a rumor
that soon foreigners may not be able to buy farm land in Paraguay. This
may be because the George W. Bush family recently purchased 100,000 Acres
of water rich land in Paraguay and it is possible that he is putting pressure
on the government of Paraguay to keep others from doing the same. He's
an asshole. (We're not supposed to say that on a website such as ours,
but in his case we'll make an exception.) It's bad enough that he destroyed
the USA, that he and his ilk should make foothold abroad is a travesty.
No worry, while Americans run out of water, the Bush family will have plenty
in their Paraguay 'safe-haven'. That the Bush family and their ilk should
make inroads abroad and have a safe-haven from the disaster they themselves
created is a travesty. If the US Government no longer has the will to arrest
war criminals on their home ground perhaps they should suffer citizens
arrest abroad. A criminal is a criminal no matter their standing. |
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for Peru - Living in Peru - A culturally rich
nation more often seen as a travel destination than as an expat desination,
Peru is a place worth considering for the young at heart. Keep in mind
that Peru does have 2,414 km (1499.9 miles) of coast line, is rich in minerals
and natural gas, and land is pretty cheap. It's lack of infrastructure
is a negative factor, but for the young at heart that shouldn't be an issue.
Peru and Bolivia both have very young populations. There is an explosion
of demand for goods and services (American and European), along with growing
incomes, and a desire to do more business. These factors makes these
two countries strong candidates for getting in early, which is always desirable,
and then riding the wave of an increased economy for many years which might
set us up for retirement there as well. - Is Peru a good place to
invest in Real Estate? Peru has lower prices than most nations in South
America. It is becoming more attractive for foreign real estate investors
and retirees. We believe that real estate in Peru can be an exceptional
investment. Today’s Lima is a modern, world-class city, serving as one
of South America’s financial centers as well as a major manufacturing hub,
being home to over 7000 factories. |
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for Suriname - Living in Suriname - Agriculture,
especially of rice and bananas, remains a strong component of the Suriname
economy, and ecotourism is providing new economic opportunities. More than
80% of Suriname's land-mass consists of unspoiled rain forest, and with
the establishment of the Central Suriname Nature Reserve in 1998, Suriname
signaled its commitment to conservation of this precious resource. The
Central Suriname Nature Reserve became a World Heritage Site in 2000. We
have very little on Suriname, but any nation that has a large natural reserve
of pristine forest land is of great interest. If any expats are living
there we would welcome some information to add to the Suriname pages. |
Video: Want To Live In Suriname?
- Want to live in Suriname? Here is an excellent film with information
for travelers or someone who might want to live in Suriname. The film is
a good mixture of tourism and business information. Originally made for
inflight entertainment purposes for AirFrance KLM.
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In Uruguay: Index for Uruguay - Living in Uruguay
- When you have a small nation like Uruguay sitting between two giant nations
it is easy to understand why Uruguay gets overlooked. Uruguay. Located
between Brazil and Argentina, Uruguay is viewed by its neighbors as a place
to bank and to vacation. Uruguay is a strage hybrid, Socialist in
nature, yet also a financial center of sorts. That said, Uruguay is a place
on to itself, proud, well educated people, a step or two outside of the
mainstream. Uruguay is smaller in size than Washington State and has a
population of less than 4 million. - - One of South America’s seaside resorts,
Punta del Este, Uruguay has beautiful beaches, dazzling casinos, world-class
restaurants, and upscale shops. And, perhaps best of all, it’s located
in Uruguay, one of Latin America’s First World countries; a country with
one of the continent’s highest standards of living, lowest levels of corruption,
and best infrastructures. When scouting for real estate in Punta
del Este, you can save a lot of time finding your way around by just knowing
a few basics about the area. The southern coast of Uruguay runs east and
west rather than north and south, with Punta del Este lying about two hours
east of Montevideo (the capital). At the peninsula of Punta del Este, the
coast turns and heads north to Brazil. |
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& Margarita Island - Living in Venezuela
- Here's a surprise, and an opportunity. Because Venezuela has an
outspoken left-leaning president land prices have fallen, yet the land
is terrific. There is nearly 3,000 km (1,864 miles) of Caribbean coastline
in Venezuela, most of it spectacular. Add to that the fact that gasoline
is 25 cents a gallon, there are beautiful mountain ranges, and there are
any number of beautiful cities. Most expats are buying on Margarita
Island (Isla Margarita) which an excellent place to live, but everyone
seems to be ignoring Venezuela's wonderful coastline and its lovely mountain
cities. Keep in mind that politicians come and politicians go; but
the land remains. |
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In Venezuela - Ideas Worth Spreading - We
were somewhat amazed to hear that Chavez had something to do with El Sistema.
This is amazing. There is no question that it is a positive development
showing young people what good music is, but taking them away from a hopeless
life and turning them into classical musicians is nothing short of a miracle.
It is a good idea. Can good ideas raise the standards? Can ideas teach
children the difference between a mindless cacophony of noise and the sound
of real music? If you take the time to watch the video on this page
and listen to Gustavo Dudamel lead El Sistema's top youth orchestra, you
will know the answer to that question. TED does have ideas worth spreading,
pass it on. |
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is the square area of Paradise? In so many of the world beauty spots there
is an annoying city or freeway that degrades the view. There
are a few still pristine places, but the crush of people is so heavy, you
are always surrounded. There is noise. There is car exhaust. There is...
Patagonia to escape to. San Carlos de Bariloche is perched above the lovely
Nahuel Huapi Lake with brazos (arms) stretching off as far as the imagination
can wander. El Bolson a couple of hours south does not have the downtown
lake but just turn to the west and the massive wall of rock rises thousands
of feet above you. Mountains completely encircle the town but the wall
draws your eye and you feel like an ant. Most people just gasp as
the clouds pull back and you see the true height of the peaks. A few minutes
drive south and across the Rio Negro Province border, and into Chubut Province,
there is Lago Puelo spread before an array of snowy peaks. From Lago Puelo
north to Bariloche, then on to Villa la Angostura and finally to San Martin
de Los Andes: my Paradise. When the crowds come, the exits are everywhere.
There is the Lake or you can travel deeper in as pavement turns to gravel,
then to dirt, and buildings begin to disappear among the trees. The Lake
country of Argentina is dominated by a mix of truly awesome mountains,
and intensely beautiful lakes. Sprinkle in a few graceful volcanos and
you have a wild masterpiece outside your windows. No matter which side
of which lake you find yourself on, the colors will surprise you. The sky
is childhood-blue and the water is so clear you can easily pick out stones
on the bottom even from the top of the surrounding ridges. - Living
In the Lake District of Argentina In San Carlos de Bariloche ~ Escaping
To Patagonia By Douglas Harris |
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- Sociedades Anonimas (SAs) are easy, convenient vehicles for asset
protection and estate planning. No taxation of foreign assets and
income. Only one officer (director) required; no need for officer
to be resident. Fischer & Scickendantz is a full service law firm in
Uruguay, with a specialized department dedicated to relocation. Our attorneys,
accountants and tax advisors assist clients with: Residency and second
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in the Andes - Expat Haven San Rafael, Argentina
- If you are looking for an unusual holiday and are interested in painting
then you might be interested to hear about my experience in San Rafael,
Mendoza. This beautiful place is a green oasis of vineyards and orchards
set in a spectacular desert landscape. An excellent way to decide if you
want to live in San Rafael, or other parts of Argentina. La Susana is where
many expats hang out. |
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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
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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. |
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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. |
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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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To Disappear In Six Easy Lessons - Guerrillas In Our Midst - The Walled
City Of Cartagena, Colombia - For professional
reasons I read all the books on 'disappearing,' how to become a fugitive,
vanish, jump ship, go away, and not be found. Most of them are rubbish.
One failing they all have in common is telling the 'disappeared' what location
to choose once they jump ship. Most of them mention Costa Rica.
Disappearing in Costa Rica is like disappearing in Beverly Hills, and almost
as expensive. No one disappears in Costa Rica, except perhaps the
Costa Ricans that you invest money with. If I were seeking a city
where I could live without being found it would be Havana, Cuba.
Cartagena would be a second cousin, a slightly poorer choice, but it would
certainly be on my list. - An article recently updated for the current
political realities that we face. |
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