I have never done kayaking, rafting, and canoeing but I know of some businesses here in the Yucatan that advertise these activities.
I often say that you feel safer if you can be sick in your own language. There are excellent hospitals and excellent doctors in Portugal, all of whom speak English. The nurses also speak English. You are very well cared for. 
The things you would be most happily surprised by when moving or retiring abroad might depend on what country you ended up in. I’m from Ireland. I’ve lived in different countries and every country has its own idiosyncrasies. 
The islands of Belize can get infested with mosquitoes. It depends on the time of the year and the time of day. If it’s the time of the day when it’s not breezy, you get a lot of sandflies. If it’s windy, they are still there but you don’t get bitten because the wind is blowing them off of you. Here where I live in the Cayo District, in San Ignacio town particularly, we don’t experience many mosquitoes. Unless, that is, if it’s rainy. Then, we...
The nightlife in Casco Viejo is fantastic. People love it and it is a very “in” place to go. There are bars on the ground floor; there are bars on the rooftops. There are also discotheques and restaurants. We also have live music and dancing. Casco Viejo has everything that people look for to enjoy themselves. Expenses & Quality of Life When Moving Abroad
Several articles have been written through the years regarding the different issues when considering moving to a different country, especially as a retirement option. (One of the many eateries in Panamá to enjoy refreshing fruit smoothies with friends, pictured.)
One of the most important things to consider when making the decision to move abroad is your emotional state. Sometimes you could be devastated to leave behind what you have...