Anonymous
Post 09/01/2022 10:38     Subject: If you could live for 6 months anywhere in south or Central America, where would it be and why?
Anonymous wrote:Oaxaca in Mexico, though the beaches are not close to the city - need a long weekend to bus or fly. Lots of posts here recommending Oaxaca that you can search.

Or Northern Colombia - the beaches are gorgeous and there are some chill towns around Santa Marta (but l haven’t been in 10 years). I liked Taganga but look for recent info.

I love Bolivia too, but it’s landlocked.

I’ve spent 2 - 8 months each in Oaxaca, Colombia, Bolivia, Peru and Costa Rica.

Costa Rica would be my last choice, it’s great for vacation but not to live - you are a walking wallet to the locals because the tourism industry is so big there.

Northern Peru might work too.


+1
Anonymous
Post 09/01/2022 07:24     Subject: If you could live for 6 months anywhere in south or Central America, where would it be and why?
Anonymous wrote:Medellin. Great weather all year round. A friend lives there and they offer incentives for digital nomads.


Great city -- but nowhere near the beach.
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2022 23:12     Subject: If you could live for 6 months anywhere in south or Central America, where would it be and why?
Anonymous wrote:We have an opportunity to work remotely for 6 months. We want to be in a Spanish speaking country. Warm weather, natural beautiful and proximity to a beach are important to us. Let me know where you would pick (specific town, not just a country if possible). Thanks!!


Great ideas in this thread.

Do you have any good friend in any such place/ has lived in one? I'd start there -- local knowledge and relationships will make your 6 months much better.

Anonymous
Post 08/31/2022 23:08     Subject: If you could live for 6 months anywhere in south or Central America, where would it be and why?
Anonymous wrote:Check climate change forecast. Some places will be running out of water soon.



Ah, the anglo-crazies are checking in
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2022 23:06     Subject: Re:If you could live for 6 months anywhere in south or Central America, where would it be and why?
Progreso, Yucatan seems very cute to me and would offer what you’re seeking

Anonymous
Post 08/31/2022 22:47     Subject: Re:If you could live for 6 months anywhere in south or Central America, where would it be and why?
Puerto Rico? You wouldn't even need a visa if you're a US citizen.
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2022 22:43     Subject: If you could live for 6 months anywhere in south or Central America, where would it be and why?
Medellin. Great weather all year round. A friend lives there and they offer incentives for digital nomads.
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2022 22:18     Subject: Re:If you could live for 6 months anywhere in south or Central America, where would it be and why?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Punta del Este Uruguay

My DH’s favorite place on the entire planet. Go and make him so jealous!


Really? How odd. I've been, and it's nice enough, but it's definitely not all that.


I mean……sometimes people like different things.
Anonymous
Post 08/31/2022 20:20     Subject: Re:If you could live for 6 months anywhere in south or Central America, where would it be and why?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Antigua, Guatemala. You wouldn’t have beaches but could do weekend trips. You could also go to Lake Atitlan

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (I’d aim to go to a smaller village outside of PV)

San Carlos, Mexico is nice. The Sea of Cortez is pretty dreamy



+1 lake atiltlan


+2 came to say Lake Atitlan