Colombia is already a hugely popular destination, and that popularity is only continuing to soar. Once a country only famous for its drug trade and high crime rate, Colombia is now better known as a beautiful and affordable South American hotspot that has plenty to offer both travelers and digital nomads alike. Flight …
According to a recent report from Yahoo Finance, the average cost of living in the U.S. is $2,216, with rent being a huge factor at hair under $1,400. That alone will make anyone consider planting roots in another country. Digital nomads know this more than anyone and make use of their flexible lifestyle gathering new …
Sunny escapes will soon be in full force after everyone gets their fix of pumpkin spice drinks and rustic foliage photo-ops. Whether you’re dreading chopping firewood, driving in ice, or simply need blue skies and Vitamin D, you won’t be alone in your search for winter sun. Latin America is teeming with sun-kissed coastlines, and …
When it comes to living cheap as a digital nomad, exposing yourself to different, unique cultures, and enjoying a higher quality of life, South America’s where it’s at: From Medellin and Buenos Aires, the nether hemisphere is teeming with nomad activity right now. We all know where’s popular and where remote workers are heading en masse …
As summer shifts to fall, many digital nomads are packing up in search of sun elsewhere. Boasting year-round warm weather, there’s one unheard-of city piquing digital nomads’ interest as of late. In fact, it’s charting fifth highest on Nomad List’s Latin America subcategory. Look out, Medellin! Brazil is like a Clint Eastwood movie – there’s …
Earlier this year, we published a travel security alert for Colombia, where tricksters were running rampant, and some situations actually became fatal. Turns out Colombia is not alone in South America when it comes to playing dangerous games with tourists’ lives. The U.S. Embassy of Buenos Aires, Argentina’s phenomenal capital city, has issued a new …
It’s no surprise digital nomads have been flocking to Latin America lately. Be it the warm hospitality of locals, the vibrant Hispanic culture, or the tax exemptions, they often find life down south is far more pleasant and carefree. For those very same reasons, places like Mexico City, Rio and Buenos Aires have skyrocketed in …
The birthplace of tango and the proud home of chef-favorite Bife de Chorizo, Argentina is the number one destination for tourists heading to South America, not only because the culture and cuisine are unmatched, but because it’s very safe for foreigners: Compared to its neighbors, Argentina enjoys lower levels of violent crime, scamming practices, and …
South America is teeming with long-term visitors now that many countries in the region have awoken to the benefits of digital nomadism. Now that local authorities have seen how the trend can help diversify the economy, and keep the much-needed influx of dollars coming, many South American countries have joined the race to become the …
Famous for its upscale Copacabana Beach, unique mix of sprawling concrete jungle and actual jungle, and thriving comunidades, Rio is Brazil’s most sought-after tourist destination, but it can be particularly hard on the wallet if you’re not willing to compromise on comfort and safety. Some of the cheapest four-star hotels in the most touristy parts …
Latin America is surging in popularity with American travelers now that they’re letting go of their reservations and starting to question their preconceived notion of the ‘dangerous’, ‘risky’ Global South, and how mainstream media portrays it. From a beautiful, sprawling Mexico City down to the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, they are (re)discovering the subcontinent’s …
Are you looking for cheap digital nomad destinations in South America? These are the most affordable cities for digital nomads in 2024 based on data from NomadList, an online resource for digital nomads. I have worked remotely as a digital nomad from many destinations in South America, and one of my favorite cities is on …