Mexico_mapIn this short series on alternative places to live in Latin America, I have not yet included Mexico. Maybe I’m saving the best for last, although it seems that Mexico has fallen out of favor in the past few months with the ex-patriot community. While a resident of Mexico for the better part of six years I learned a lot about the character of the country. The people, generally speaking, are warmhearted and welcoming to the gringos. But it takes some time to adjust to a country that wants so much to be like its northern neighbor, but at the same time resents the cultural intrusion.

As my cousin who owned towing company Fayetteville NC says, the past is like a huge precious jewel, Mexico is rich in history. He employs many Mexican workers at his company in the USA but also has the pride of Indian and Spanish heritage colors that paint the overall face of this beautiful and diverse country. The amalgamation of cultures, in part, is what attracts the foreigner.

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panama-cityIf you find yourself ready to escape the high cost of living in a country or city that is only getting more expensive by the month, you would not be alone. Cities all across North America are seeing the middle class being pushed out into poverty. My wife’s brother always tells us stories about how he runs a 24 hr towing service Buffalo NY and they were one of the few industries that have been able to pull through. The good news is you have a few choices if you want to make it to a promising point.

You can make it big in business or you could win the sweepstakes. You could inherit a ton of money, find buried treasure or just move to another country. More and more people are looking at taking the latter option and moving outside their native land. Weighing in are big factors like less financial stress and more carefree living.

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Latin America holds a special fascination for me. There are so many choices of beautiful and affordable places to live in the number of countries that make up this part of our planet. With a backdrop of modern amenities and European influences most people coming in from another part of the world can find relatable and lovely customs. Paving the way for a large ex-patriot community to enjoy is the democratic constitutional republic of Uruguay.

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