Once you\u2019re on the path of retirement, the world is your oyster and it\u2019s time to enjoy yourself.\u00a0 This can also mean finding a place to live that you adore, can afford, and are close to loved ones.\u00a0 For many, the thrill and potential savings of living abroad is too much to pass up.\u00a0 If this is you, you\u2019ll be glad to know that there are some amazing Latin American country options available right now in terms of cost, climate, culture, accessibility, and healthcare.<\/p>\n
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Looking for an incredibly stable haven with mild and consistent temperatures?\u00a0 Then Ecuador could be your new home.\u00a0 You can expect temps between the interior and the coast to range from 75F to 90F year around, with minimal humidity compared to its Central American counterparts.\u00a0 Although only the size of Colorado, you can look forward to a range of natural features from the Andes mountains to the Amazon River basin.\u00a0 All of this on a monthly budget of about $1,900 per month.<\/p>\n
The private healthcare system is top notch and affordable, particularly in the larger cities.\u00a0 Another retiree perk is a refund of up to $250 per month on any VAT (value-added tax) purchases.<\/p>\n
Plus, there is just so much to do in Ecuador.<\/a>\u00a0 Hidden gems like, Swing At The End of The World, Middle of The World, or Isla de la Plata.\u00a0 There is so much to see and do, and make sure you spend time in the capital, Quito.<\/p>\n Quito, in full\u00a0Villa de San Francisco de Quito, city and capital of\u00a0Ecuador<\/a>. It is situated on the lower slopes of the volcano\u00a0Pichincha, which last erupted in 1666, in a narrow\u00a0Andean\u00a0valley at an elevation of 9,350 feet (2,850 metres), just south of the\u00a0Equator. The oldest of all South American capitals, Quito is notable for its well-preserved old town, which was designated a\u00a0UNESCO<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>World Heritage site<\/a>\u00a0in 1978.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you want options, then Panama is the place to be.\u00a0 It\u2019s the only Central American country with a First World city \u2013Panama City<\/a> \u2013 with the added bonus that it\u2019s only about a three hour direct flight to Miami.\u00a0 Here, along with most parts of the country, you\u2019ll have access to all of your favorite activities from golf to beach lounging to a thriving nightlife.\u00a0 Plus, if you\u2019re coming from North America, the currency is the American Dollar so it\u2019s as convenient as it gets.<\/p>\n For retirees, their Pensionado<\/i> plan is unbeatable.<\/a>\u00a0 Despite your age, if you have a corporate or government pension of at least $1,000 a month, then you\u2019re applicable for residency.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t have a pension, then a new visa program called \u201cFriends of Panama<\/a>\u201d can offer you residency if you have a local bank account with $5,000 in it and if you open a business, get a job, or buy property.\u00a0 It doesn\u2019t get much simpler than that.<\/p>\n Panama is a very diverse country, with mountains, jungles and even a small desert.\u00a0 Panama sides both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean.\u00a0 You will never be tired of seeing the sights in this amazing country.<\/p>\n Temperatures also vary from hot and humid in Panama City, to nice and mountain like in David and Coronado.<\/p>\n Spanish is the language of choice, but about 15% of the population speak English which is really helpful.\u00a0 If you are thinking of making a spanish speaking country your new home, make sure to look at the language class we enrolled in when we moved to Panama.\u00a0 It’s called:\u00a0 I will Teach You A Language<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For over thirty years Costa Rica<\/a> has been a retirement dream with a warm reliable climate, beautiful beaches and rain forests, and accessibility to expats.<\/p>\n Besides all this, the healthcare system is one of the biggest draws for retirees.\u00a0 Similar to Panama, Costa Rica\u2019s Pensionado<\/i> program only requires an income of $1,000 per month from either disability, Social Security, or a pension to qualify for residency (this covers the spouse as well).\u00a0 Once you\u2019re a resident, for only about a $100 a month you get full coverage through the Caja<\/i> healthcare system, including surgeries.\u00a0 If healthcare is your prime concern, then Costa Rica is a top choice.<\/p>\n Costa Rica is top notched when it comes to things to do, here is a great article called: 17 Things You Might Not Know About Costa Rica<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Cost of Living<\/a> is well under what you might expect, especially if you are coming from the USA.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Need more help deciding if you\u2019re ready to live overseas?<\/b>\u00a0Contact our office HERE<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n Here are a few articles you will really enjoy:<\/strong><\/p>\n 6 Countries Where It’s Easy to Get Residency Visa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n 16 Reasons Why Belize is the Perfect Country to Move To<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Living in Argentina – The Home of Tango, Steak and Soccer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n And if you’re really serious about moving offshore, whether it’s you or your business, then you must read The Ultimate Guide to Going Offshore.\u00a0<\/a> This guide will answer all of your questions.<\/strong><\/p>\nPanama<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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