When one looks at the over reaching global financial crisis that seems inevitable, I am curious about expats who start with the premise" I must own land." especially if they aren't that familiar with the country they might purchase the land in! and by familiar, I mean not only really familiar, but also the vetting of many other locations. now, spending time outside the US I totally understand. but this "subdivision" mentality of galting, seems to miss. IT "communities" in this day and age allow for strong relationships, economic and social, worldwide, negating the need for geographic closeness. But, I understand why people are looking at leaving and why others would look for business opportunities within that niche

You may be right about that.

I knew about this deal in Chili and I think they have the right intent. But I don't think such a place can stay visible in a country like Chili and survive. Right now, I'm sure Chili is willing to give away the kitchen sink to attract a society of wealthy people to leave their countries and plant themsevles in an empty field under their control. It's kind of like a man who will tell a woman anything to get her to sleep with him, without having a plan as to what to say when she discovers that he's not what he sold her the night before. Chili will most likely pull the deal a few years down the road.

unless it's Bora Bora, I won't bother in going there to live. I could live in BB, but the chances of that are when I win the powerball or megamillions. Since I don't play that often, that mean I'll never live in BB.

I was doing a search on my favorite Meta-search engine: Dogpile and that site was near the top. I never saw it before and decided to check it out. I agree with you on the real estate spin. It's just enough to tease, but not enough info to make me inquire more.

Again, Costa Rica is a highly socialist country. it ranks way below the US. What is your rationale for there? Quepos is pretty? it's relatively cheap? it brings in lots of tourists already?

alll I see here is a real estate spin on Galts Gulch. and not a very good one at that. the "innovation center" lists medical care opportunities which many expats are concerned about outside the US.
self sustained means no services. how did you come across this uncommon?

I don't know. To be without armaments is just plain foolish. I agree with fivedollargold in the comment below. Regarding Costa Rica, islands get small, real quick, so, I'd rather stay on a continent with areas to reach out to and explore. Not much to see/do on the island after awhile. Just my opinion.

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Yep.

Quite interesting. I'd have to think long and hard about moving to Latin America, though. What seems like a stable government could be overthrown, and probably would be given enough time.

Can you have guns?