Came across this interesting piece in an article about South America. Especially interesting for me is that last line:
"Uruguay
If you’re worried that Brazil is perhaps a little unsafe, Chile is a bit unsophisticated for your tastes and Argentina is just too economically unstable, have you considered Uruguay for your retirement abroad?
This country has been overlooked by Americans and Europeans seeking a retirement destination abroad simply because the country doesn’t market itself so aggressively as an amazing place to visit…however, don’t let that fact fool you into believing that Uruguay has nothing going for it!
Uruguay has the lowest crime rates in Latin America and it is politically and economically stable. What’s more the climate is stable, it doesn’t suffer from hurricanes or earthquakes, and it has fabulous beach resorts that could make for an excellent destination for those looking for the perfect retirement abroad.
The sophistication of infrastructure in Uruguay, the transportation links and the high standard of living mean that Uruguay is not the cheapest place to consider living in South America, but relative to the cost of living in Europe or North America, it is still cheap.
You have a choice of lifestyle destination – from the culturally rich city of Montevideo to the beach resorts along the nation’s extensive coastline such as Maldonado or Punta del Este for example. And perhaps the number one reason to consider living in Uruguay in retirement is because foreign sourced income – such as your pension – can be enjoyed tax-free locally!"
Any of you guys been there? Thoughts?
Edit: Here's the link to the article. http://www.escapefromamerica.com/2010/11...h-america/
"Uruguay
If you’re worried that Brazil is perhaps a little unsafe, Chile is a bit unsophisticated for your tastes and Argentina is just too economically unstable, have you considered Uruguay for your retirement abroad?
This country has been overlooked by Americans and Europeans seeking a retirement destination abroad simply because the country doesn’t market itself so aggressively as an amazing place to visit…however, don’t let that fact fool you into believing that Uruguay has nothing going for it!
Uruguay has the lowest crime rates in Latin America and it is politically and economically stable. What’s more the climate is stable, it doesn’t suffer from hurricanes or earthquakes, and it has fabulous beach resorts that could make for an excellent destination for those looking for the perfect retirement abroad.
The sophistication of infrastructure in Uruguay, the transportation links and the high standard of living mean that Uruguay is not the cheapest place to consider living in South America, but relative to the cost of living in Europe or North America, it is still cheap.
You have a choice of lifestyle destination – from the culturally rich city of Montevideo to the beach resorts along the nation’s extensive coastline such as Maldonado or Punta del Este for example. And perhaps the number one reason to consider living in Uruguay in retirement is because foreign sourced income – such as your pension – can be enjoyed tax-free locally!"
Any of you guys been there? Thoughts?
Edit: Here's the link to the article. http://www.escapefromamerica.com/2010/11...h-america/
Beyond All Seas
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe.
To be your own man is a hard business. If you try it, you'll be lonely often, and sometimes
frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." - Kipling
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe.
To be your own man is a hard business. If you try it, you'll be lonely often, and sometimes
frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." - Kipling