Below Average Cost-of-Living (When
Compared to the U.S.)
Nuevo
Arenal, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
Nestled in a tropical jungle,
charming Nuevo Arenal sits along the edge of Lake
Arenal in northwestern Costa Rica and offers
expatriates a low cost, relaxed retirement amid waterfalls, hummingbirds and lemon
trees. Real estate starts in the
$30,000s.
Cotacachi,
Imbabura, Ecuador
Nestled close to the northern border of Ecuador in
South America, the inviting town of Cotacachi
provides expatriates a peaceful, low-cost
lifestyle in the shadow of volcanic mountains.
Bernal,
Queretaro, Mexico
U.S. expatriate retiree Peter Shuster is back
with a profile of a Mexican town named
Bernal. Located in the State of Queretaro,
this quaint spot is home to a volcanic mountain
that is said to possess mystical powers, giving
the residents of Bernal extraordinary longevity.
Ensenada, Mexico
When it comes to retirement in Mexico, a few
destinations come to mind, and Ensenada is one of
them. No longer a sleepy fishing village,
this coastal destination is the third largest city
in Baja California and home to nearly 20,000 U.S.
expats, many of them retirees. Mild weather,
a lower cost of living and close proximity to the
international border are why U.S. retirees make
the move to Ensenada.
Lake
Chapala, Mexico
Lake Chapala, Mexico, 5,000 feet above sea
level, is located roughly 30 miles south of Guadalajara (2
hours by air from Houston, Texas) and has the largest
expatriate retirement population in the world, with Europeans,
Canadians and more recently, those from the United States,
trading in cold winters, high prices and stressful lives for
affordable real estate, a year-round temperate climate and a
leisurely lifestyle.
Tequisquiapan,
Queretaro,
Mexico
Located in south-central Mexico, Tequisquiapan is
a safe, clean and welcoming Colonial city that
offers expatriates a viable alternative to a
high-cost retirement in the United States.
Meets the U.S. National Average (When Compared to
the U.S.)
Halifax,
Nova Scotia, Canada
Nestled along one of the
world's largest natural harbors,
sophisticated Halifax, Nova Scotia may be
Canada's best kept secret. With a
spectacular setting and a cost of living
nearly equal to the U.S. average, this
vibrant city offers natural beauty and
affordability and should not be overlooked
as a retirement spot.
Perfect Panama
In this
issue we
hear from a retiree who has retired part-time in
Panama. A reasonable cost of living, very good
health care, expatriate networks, economic stability
and a low crime rate all beckon. Not to
mention the beautiful scenery, warm waters and no
property taxes!
Punta
del Este, Uruguay
Along the southern tip of Uruguay, the
vibrant resort city of Punta del Este boasts twenty miles of
pristine beaches, excellent infrastructure, 5-star hotels
and is the place to vacation in this beautiful South
American country. The cost of living meets the U.S.
national average; the country is stable and safe, and
residency is easy to establish, all reasons that more expat
retirees are settling in this seaside locale.
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