Best Places In The World To Retire

Here in Yucatan, everything grows like weeds, be it grass, vegetables, or fruits, which is one of the reasons it’s so very easy to feed a horse here.   

Dental care is cheaper in Portugal than anywhere else comparable. I have heard that there is a move by the government towards trying to get the Algarve to be a health holiday place but this is still in its early stages. Compared to India and other places like that, dental tourism in Portugal is still highly negligible. 

 

(An early Celt settlement, Obidos, Portugal, pictured.) 

Dental care is cheaper in Portugal than anywhere else comparable. I have heard that there is a move by the government towards trying to get the Algarve to be a health holiday place but this is still in its early stages. Compared to India and other places like that, dental tourism in Portugal is still highly negligible. 

 

(An early Celt settlement, Obidos, Portugal, pictured.) 

Belize is  a "melting pot of cultures" and so is its variety in religion. 

Throughout the country you will find religious services in many local languages but mostly in English and Spanish. You will find services done in the following faiths: Catholic, Evangelic, 7th Day Adventist, Mormon, Jehovah's Witnesses and Pentecostal among others. 

 

(Mennonite children Belize, pictured.)

Belize is  a "melting pot of cultures" and so is its variety in religion. 

Throughout the country you will find religious services in many local languages but mostly in English and Spanish. You will find services done in the following faiths: Catholic, Evangelic, 7th Day Adventist, Mormon, Jehovah's Witnesses and Pentecostal among others. 

 

(Mennonite children Belize, pictured.)

Is Pedasi, Azuero Peninsula Panama safe? 

Is it a safe place to live? 

While Panama does rate with a high level of safety in Latin or South America, it’s the small town charm and security of  Los Santos, Pedasi where we  feel the safest. In this area, crime is almost unheard of and friendly locals always watch out for each other.

You’ll also be happy to know that Panama has a...

Is Pedasi, Azuero Peninsula Panama safe? 

Is it a safe place to live? 

While Panama does rate with a high level of safety in Latin or South America, it’s the small town charm and security of  Los Santos, Pedasi where we  feel the safest. In this area, crime is almost unheard of and friendly locals always watch out for each other.

You’ll also be happy to know that Panama has a diligent police force committed to protecting foreign investors and locals alike. This being said however, it’s always advisable to get to know your neighbors and help prevent crime and work together to enforce safety.

We think Panama is probably safer than many cities in the U.S. but with any new adventure there are risks involved, especially when traveling or moving to a new, unfamiliar place. Do your research and remember that you're a gringo in a foreign country.

The best reasons to retire overseas would include the low cost of living, experiencing different cultures, having a better quality of life, and being in a healthy living environment. In many places abroad, the cost of living is lower than it is in the US or Canada. There are many different kinds of cultures than what people experience in the United States, and we get to see and experience more of that when we retire overseas. 
 
The overall quality of life is also better...

The best reasons to retire overseas would include the low cost of living, experiencing different cultures, having a better quality of life, and being in a healthy living environment. In many places abroad, the cost of living is lower than it is in the US or Canada. There are many different kinds of cultures than what people experience in the United States, and we get to see and experience more of that when we retire overseas. 
 
The overall quality of life is also better when living overseas because you get the chance to have a healthier living environment. Everything is less expensive overseas, and the climate is better. If you pick a place where you enjoy the climate, you have the advantage of being active, which is important in maintaining your health. When I’m overseas, I’m a lot more active and healthier in general.
 
As an example, we were in Tulum, Mexico, for three months. It was just a short stint, but I can definitely say that the cost of living in Tulum is extremely low. We rented a one-bedroom apartment in Tulum for US $520 a month, including all the utilities. The apartment we rented in Tulum was a bicycle ride to the beach with all the comforts of home for a third of what it would have cost to rent that same place in Dallas, Texas. In general, rent and meals cost about a third of what it would cost in the United States or in Canada.
 
I spent about a week in the Amazon in Ecuador, living with the tribe of Huaorani Indians, one of the last indigenous groups in the Amazon. Huaorani Indians are still living in the Stone Age- they don’t have metal pans or electricity, for example. 
 
We lived with the Huaorani Indians in the Amazon jungle for about a week and a half, with everything that we ate coming out of the ground or river. These were different types of roots, plantains and fish. Naturally, they didn’t have cooking oil.  Everything was very basic and very filling, because it was all natural. There were absolutely no preservatives, which is always better for us. 
 
Another example is when I lived in Brazil for about a year. There’s a better overall  quality of life in Brazil because you’re more active. Being overseas means that you do not live the American lifestyle of driving and sitting on your behind all day. Living overseas gives you more time for activities such as walking and biking. 

 

(Living with the Huaorani indians in the Amazon rainforest, Equador, pictured.)

Overall cost of living in San Juan del Sur is at least less than half of what it is in North America and a fraction of what it is in Europe.

 

I've been living in San Juan del Sur now for about $1,000 $1,500 per month and that includes running my car.  I'm also on the higher end right now as I am still in the building process of my house and there is a lot to do.

 

If you are prepared to be very economical and live a minimal lifestyle...

Overall cost of living in San Juan del Sur is at least less than half of what it is in North America and a fraction of what it is in Europe.

 

I've been living in San Juan del Sur now for about $1,000 $1,500 per month and that includes running my car.  I'm also on the higher end right now as I am still in the building process of my house and there is a lot to do.

 

If you are prepared to be very economical and live a minimal lifestyle (which is one of the benefits of being here!) then you can live very comfortably on $800 per month.  And that includes rent!  I have friends who do this.  I am hoping to one day!