RETIRE in Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, or Colombia? | Best Place to Retire
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The creators evaluate four potential retirement destinations in Central and South America based on their personal travel experiences. They begin with Boquete, Panama, highlighting its vibrant expat community, cooler mountain climate, and government discounts for seniors, though they note a heavy rainy season. In Costa Rica, they discuss the Nicoya Peninsula, praising its natural beauty and laid back atmosphere while warning about poor road infrastructure and inconsistent internet. The discussion moves to Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, which is described as a beautiful, remote, and safe location with a low cost of living, despite the challenges of boat access and limited amenities. Finally, the creators review Medellin, Colombia, emphasizing its extremely low cost of living and world class medical care. They address safety concerns by noting that their experience felt secure, similar to large American cities. Ultimately, the creators conclude that while Lake Atitlan is an incredible place to visit, Medellin is their top choice for full time living due to its amenities, healthcare, and affordability.
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we're john and bev and we are the retirement travelers
we have been vlogging our way through central america and columbia
boquete is a really good place to go if you're looking to live somewhere where there are other people that speak english
medellin is a great town to consider much safer than what any stories you see back from the pablo escobar days
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