Below the U.S. Average Cost-of-Living
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.
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.
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. Average Cost of Living
Pedasi,
Panama
Along the southeastern tip
of Panama's Azuero Peninsula and off the
beaten path, Pedasi is a small surfing and
fishing outpost that is starting to gain
attention. This sleepy village
has a rustic charm, solid infrastructure,
friendly residents and a handful of North
American residents. Developers are
making their way here, but Pedasi remains
caught in a less hectic time, and the living
is easy. Cattle graze in the
fields; farmers bring produce to town daily;
the beaches are clean, wild and empty, and
the ocean views are spectacular.
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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