Best Places In The World To Retire

There is excellent fishing in Puerto Vallarta. There are annual deep-sea fishing events all the time for marlin, tuna, and sailfish. There are three marinas in or around Puerto Vallarta, which are Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, and La Cruz. La Cruz is just off the coast and about a half hour drive from Puerto Vallarta. People from all over the world come to Puerto Vallarta for deep sea fishing tournaments. 
 
The bay in Puerto Vallarta is one of the largest bays in...

There is excellent fishing in Puerto Vallarta. There are annual deep-sea fishing events all the time for marlin, tuna, and sailfish. There are three marinas in or around Puerto Vallarta, which are Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, and La Cruz. La Cruz is just off the coast and about a half hour drive from Puerto Vallarta. People from all over the world come to Puerto Vallarta for deep sea fishing tournaments. 
 
The bay in Puerto Vallarta is one of the largest bays in Americas. There are whales, porpoises, dolphins, and turtles. There are events all throughout the year to help turtles get back out to sea through conservation efforts for which foreigners volunteer. 
 
I like trout fishing. There are some areas further south of Mexico where there is good trout fishing. 

 

 
There is good bass fishing in Puerto Vallarta. Just south of town, there's a dam and a very large lake behind it, which is filled with bass. You could also go duck hunting in this area. It's a matter of getting the license and permits to go duck hunting. Some people would also go deer hunting in this area.
 
There's also lake fishing in Puerto Vallarta. There are people fishing off the docks, casting off from the beach, and catching smaller fish. There is also seafood, oysters, and clams. 
 
The shrimp in Puerto Vallarta are Pacific shrimps. Some people have never seen a Pacific shrimp, which are larger than what they're used to seeing. Boats come right in north of Puerto Vallarta that bring in large Pacific shrimp all the time.

 

(Marina, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, pictured.)

Personally, my favorite activity in Placencia is fly-fishing, which is world class here. You can just take a short boat ride to one of the coral reefs or the atolls and you can catch awesome permit, bonefish, tarpon, etc. There are a lot of coral reefs and atolls around Placencia full of marine life and great fishing. 
 
On the Placencia Peninsula itself, there are a lot of sightseeing tours such as bird-watching, scuba diving, snorkeling, and deep-sea fishing. I qualify all...

Personally, my favorite activity in Placencia is fly-fishing, which is world class here. You can just take a short boat ride to one of the coral reefs or the atolls and you can catch awesome permit, bonefish, tarpon, etc. There are a lot of coral reefs and atolls around Placencia full of marine life and great fishing. 
 
On the Placencia Peninsula itself, there are a lot of sightseeing tours such as bird-watching, scuba diving, snorkeling, and deep-sea fishing. I qualify all these as tours. It all depends on what you want to see but there is everything in Placencia for anybody. I’ve been deep-sea fishing, fly-fishing, zip lining, hiking, and done Maya ruins tours. There are also cave-tubing tours. There is a jaguar reserve an hour away from Placencia where you can go and see the protected jaguar species. There is a lot to do for sightseeing in Belize. Some of these tours that I’ve mentioned are outside of Placencia but they are just within an hour away from Placencia by car, so they are accessible.
 
One of the advantages that Placencia has over some of the other cayes or islands of Belize is that you could just easily drive your car right from the peninsula onto the mainland and go sightseeing on the mainland, as opposed to getting on a boat or a plane like you would if you were on the other cayes or islands. If you just want to relax, you can stay on the peninsula. If you want to go on an adventure, you can just easily do that by driving to the mainland, which is just within an hour away.  

If you have a jubilado ​("retirement" or "pensionado") visa, you are entitled to discounts on doctor bills, hospitals and also medicines. Since July 2013, in most cases 22%. Nevertheless prices for surgery, for instance, can be very different. It is wise to check a doctor's reputation, which in Panama in general is excellent, but also the costs

 

I will give one example. A client of ours needed hip surgery and wanted a titanium...

If you have a jubilado ​("retirement" or "pensionado") visa, you are entitled to discounts on doctor bills, hospitals and also medicines. Since July 2013, in most cases 22%. Nevertheless prices for surgery, for instance, can be very different. It is wise to check a doctor's reputation, which in Panama in general is excellent, but also the costs

 

I will give one example. A client of ours needed hip surgery and wanted a titanium replacement. In David, she checked, with the help of Yarileth Gomez, three doctors of good reputation in three clinics. Price went down from $20,000 to $ 5,000. She had the surgery and was very happy with the quality of the work as well as the service and friendliness of the staff of the clinic. The only difference was indeed the cost. This is the same with dentists and ophthalmologists, as we heard from other clients. Do the check!

Nicaragua has a bit of everything so everybody can enjoy this land. In Nicaragua, you cannot get easily bored. We can classify the activities to do in and around Nicaragua by beach and sun, active and adventure, eco and nature, and cultural and colonial.
 
Nicaragua has some of the best beaches in Central America. Some of the best are located in Tola, Rivas. Here you will find private, virgin, secluded beaches and tranquil environments. On the other hand, there are beaches closer...

Nicaragua has a bit of everything so everybody can enjoy this land. In Nicaragua, you cannot get easily bored. We can classify the activities to do in and around Nicaragua by beach and sun, active and adventure, eco and nature, and cultural and colonial.
 
Nicaragua has some of the best beaches in Central America. Some of the best are located in Tola, Rivas. Here you will find private, virgin, secluded beaches and tranquil environments. On the other hand, there are beaches closer to San Juan del Sur bay, best known for their nightlife and loud activities.
 
Nicaragua, known as "Land of Lakes and Volcanoes" is great for adventure seekers. You can climb volcanoes such as San Cristobal which is 1,700 meters in height or descend a 500 meters volcano by sand boarding. Another option is in northern Nicaragua, where you can hike tropical forests and coffee plantations, or do some kayaking and rafting in lagoons and rivers.
 
Nicaragua is a green country; eco lodgings and eco activities are booming.  Places such as Ometepe Island, Matagalpa, Jinotega, Mombacho Nature Reserve, San Juan River, Apoyo Lagoon are a must for those looking to immerse in nature, relax, and forget all those addictive electronic appliances.
 
Finally, Nicaragua has a rich culture. Its best two colonial cities are Granada and Leon, which offer histories of old churches, buildings, and ruins. Visiting these two colonial cities is a must if you are in Nicaragua.
 

The short stay visa, which is the visa that is typically granted to tourists, allows you to stay in Portugal for a maximum consecutive period of 90 days.  Therefore, in case you wish to prolong your stay you will need to apply for a longer stay visa.
 
There are several types of visa granted by the Portuguese authorities, but if you intend to move your residency to Portugal, we recommend applying for the residency visa, which can later be converted into a permanent residency...

The short stay visa, which is the visa that is typically granted to tourists, allows you to stay in Portugal for a maximum consecutive period of 90 days.  Therefore, in case you wish to prolong your stay you will need to apply for a longer stay visa.
 
There are several types of visa granted by the Portuguese authorities, but if you intend to move your residency to Portugal, we recommend applying for the residency visa, which can later be converted into a permanent residency visa.

 

(Cafe a Brasileira in Lisbon, Portugal, pictured.)