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Your Bolivian friend sounds like an alarmist! I spent a month in Ecuador & Peru and had NO trouble, but then I didn't go looking for it either. The people were lovely everywhere we traveled. Sorry, but haven't heard of nearly as many Americans killed in S. America as happens DAILY in N. America!

Saundrini of NM 12:05PM April 19, 2012

I would love to live somewhere new and inexpensive, But I have a friend that was born in Boliva, she told me that Americans are not liked to much in South America, and in her words---They kill Americans, Don't move to South America.. ???

Leah of CA 2:56PM April 18, 2012

My wife and I will be retiring from public service in about 5 years. We are interested in retiring abroad and you have peaked my interest in Equador. What are some things we might do to prepare for this move?

Brett Mitchell of AZ 12:56PM April 18, 2012

We may be interested in trying Cuenca for a couple of months this coming winter. Are short term rentals available? Is there a contact there to assist in making arrangements to rent an apartment or condo?
Thank you

George Tomasi of MI 11:58AM April 18, 2012

I would suggest Northern Peru. Lima is becoming expensive due to the falling dollar, but you could check out Trujillo near the beach in Northern Peru. I've lived in Peru for 3 years and have no complaints. I've lived in about 4 different cities throughout the country but I'm back in Lima at the moment.

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I, a retiree, live in Rivas Nicaragua. I have a cafe with boutique which has been open for about two and a half years .... the politics are Sandanista which means one thing in the USA and quiet another here in Nicaragua ... my electric and water services have become dramtically improved as well as the conditions of the roads and central park since Ortega took office ..... the people are not unhappy but do not want a dictator for life in lieu of democracy ... yet, if the international media and TV continue to sensationalize and portray the bad image of the USA style of democracy, the Nicaraguans will not yearn for that type of democracy any longer - unemployment here is at terrbley high rates and poverty is the main problem - yet the people are happy through it all ... if violence occurs here over the upcomming elections, I will have to seek a safer country of retirement with my linited retirement revenue ... any suggestions??'

mike 10:29AM April 12, 2011

What is even more wonderful about Leon is that there is one of the nicest beaches in the world only 22 kms or 15 miles from the city. Las Penitas is the home of the famous volcanic rock formations that separate the ocean from the Playa Roca Beach Hotel. From ocean front private rooms litterally "feet" FROM the ocean to small dorms and a fabulous beach bar and restaurant to view the incredible sunsets and to surf, swim or go beach combing. As was said in the Leon article, tourists have not found northern Nicaragua YET, so miles of beaches are yours practically alone. River Juan Venado Island Wildlife Reserve is only a 10 minute beach walk where the river flows into the ocean. Boat tours take you into the lush mangrove forest where crocodiles, herons and various other wildlife are abundant. Sea turtles come to the island to lay their eggs in a protected enviornment where thousands of the little babies are hatched and march back out to sea. Guided tours to see the turtles are offered through Playa Roca during the season which is approximately Nov-Feb.
Learn Spanish on the beach in the morning and surf or relax all day. Professional Language Professors teach English and Spanish on site.
http://www.nicaliving.com/node/17621 Learn Spanish "ON THE BEACH!" $45 Ocean Front Suite to a $6 ocean dormhttp://www.playaroca.com Nicaragua is the "Survivors" choice of destinations and we need more survivors interested in experiencing paradise for dimes on the dollar. Save more money on vacation than staying at home! http://www.laspenitas.net http://bit.ly/4Ujkk
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David Cardin 10:24PM March 23, 2011

CANNOT FIND INFORMATION ON COST (OR AVAILABILITY) FOR HEALTH INSURANCE FOR PERSONS OVER 65yrs IN ECUADOR; CERTAINLY AN IMPORTANT ISSUE IF ONE RETIRES AND PLANS TO LIVE A FEW YEARS LONGER
WE LIVE IN COSTA RICA AND PLAN TO RELOCATE NEXT YEAR.
MARGARET

MARGARET 10:20AM November 29, 2010

A little bit to the south, there is Vilcabamba. Many European and American, and me, have found that place as the ideal to work on projects, read books, live a happy and peaceful live.

fh of CA 12:01PM November 23, 2010