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Best Caribbean or Central America location to retire? (Now with South America!)
As some of you know, I will be moving to Ecuador soon (next 6 months or so is the idea).
For many years I have had a desire to leave the States and pursue a simpler and more relaxed environment with great weather. I documented some of this over the …
This thread will remain open for anyone else looking to do something similar on their own and exploring their options...
Platform: Jforex, MetaTrader4, NinjaTrader, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart
Trading: TF, NG, CL, GC, FDAX, FGBL
Posts: 38 since May 2013
Thanks Given: 37
Thanks Received: 35
Hi Mike,
I've done extensive research on this topic and I also have been to quite a number of countries.
If you can speak some Spanish, I highly recommend Uruguay, it really is the best country overall in Central/South America and Caribbean!
If you really have to find a country is these areas that speaks English, my top choice would be Turks & Caicos. Since it's a tiny country, there's a lack of some modern amenities such as big shopping malls, etc. And the fastest internet connection I know over there is 8MB/s, if that's not fast enough for you, you can pretty much forget about living in the Caribbean.
I have tons of info on Turks & Caicos so if you want more details please let me know. I don't speak Spanish and I suck at learning a new language otherwise I'd be typing this message from Uruguay right now. Seriously, I really envy people who can speak Spanish.
Platform: Jforex, MetaTrader4, NinjaTrader, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart
Trading: TF, NG, CL, GC, FDAX, FGBL
Posts: 38 since May 2013
Thanks Given: 37
Thanks Received: 35
Mr.You,
Out of all the English-speaking countries in Central/South America and Caribbean, Turks & Caicos (one country) is the one with the lowest crime rate and has fewer encounters with major hurricanes, that's why I it's my top choice in the region. Also, it's relatively easily to get a residence visa, here's a good link describing the requirement: Immigration and Residency in Turks & Caicos Islands
North Providenciales is the most expensive, upscale, and somewhat safer. Properties outside of the main island (Providenciales) is much cheaper, and the investment requirement (in order to obtain a residence visa) there is much lower than the one in main island. Like many Caribbean countries, T&C has lots of mosquitoes, so you need to be prepared for that.
My wife and I have decided to retire in Costa Rica on the pacific side near the tip of the Nicoya Penensula.
We have traveled a lot in Latin America and have visited Costa Rica many times.
Our next visit is for 5 weeks including the month of Nov
We have been looking at property for a couple years but we will most likely live in our decided destination for a few years before buying. We will continue to look at property but the rent is cheap so there is no hurry
Good luck fellow adventurers
