Hello from Tocache, Peru

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thebigmozey

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I've been traveling for 4 years. Offering my opinions about Latin America Retirement.
Though I'd join a "senior" group and help anyone who might be interested in moving south of the border - a lot cheaper south of the border than in the U.S.
Also the "style" of living is different along with the social norms - not as crazy as it is in the U.S.
Anywho, thought I'd say high.
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
I can give some good insight into the following countries - Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
Not presently selling anything or offering any sort of "must have" deal.
But, I've met enough Americans in my travels to know there are people out there that have no clue as to whats going on south of the American border.
Just here to answer any questions if you have any.
I really can't think of anything else I'd rather be doing than traveling since I retired at the ripe old age of 62 1/2. I got a chance to get my SS and get the hell out of the U.S., and very glad I did.
Look forward to meeting people!
Cheers,
John
AKA The Big Mozey!
 

Hi John!

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thebigmozey said:
I can give some good insight into the following countries - Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
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Been awhile since I've been down that way

What's changed in the last 30-40 years?

Oh, and greetings
 
Quito you can have, my friend. Too cold and too big for me.
I liked Cuenca - UNESCO World Heritage site, got some great mineral baths close to the city.
Banos I like a lot.
Riobamba was interesting, too.
Ecuador is one of the most diverse countries in the world - enjoyed traveling around there for 9 months.
My dad wanted to move to Latin America, but like you, my mother wouldn't hear of it. Too bad for my dad, he would have loved it.
I tried to convince him to dump my Mom and move anyways - he wouldn't even think about it.......
Cheers,
John
 
1998 Ford Explorer - I've had it the whole trip. Quite impressed that it's lasted as long as it has!!
And thank you for the welcome.
Cheers,
John
 
Well, more peace and quiet, that's for sure.
I traveled in the 70's. (Europe and Africa)
With all the crap that was going on back then, it never crossed my mind in the 70's.
Much more civilized would be the best way to phrase it.
Thanks for the welcome!
Cheers,
John
 
I'm getting a big high roof van soon. Do you see things like that in South America? I'm going to be living in the van starting next summer.
 
Well, they use vans like they use busses down here.
Busses don't go to some of the smaller cities, so if there's enough traffic, vans are substituted for busses. So, yes, vans are used. And they pack the roof with goods and luggage, so they're "high" roofed vans.
But, you cannot import any car/van/truck into South America.
If you're planning on driving from country to country, your vehicle is attached to your tourist visa. 3 month tourist visa, 3 month permit for the vehicle.
You can import into Central America.
The biggest hassle in my travels has been the car. Permits vary, some require insurance, customs is not always up to date with the permit requirements. You overstay your permit, it's always a hefty fine.
Hope that answers some of your questions.
Cheers,
John
 
Depends on what you're wanting to do.

Ellejay said:
It sounds complex. So I would need to buy a different vehicle there?

Do you have a home base or do you travel full-time?
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I've been traveling for 4 years - no home base. When I get tired of traveling, I stay in one place for a month or two, let the desire to get back on the road kick in, and I'm "On the Road Again".

You can bring a car into the countries in South America, you just have to leave with the car when your tourist visa expires.

Search the web, there's hundreds of people traveling South America with cars, vans, motorcycles.

It's just the hassle with border crossings - it's part of the "experience". Every country is different, but once you go through a few border crossings, it gets relatively easy.

Traffic in the major cities is a nightmare at times, parking in the large cities is tough. Latin American's drive like kids in a bumper car game. Rules for the road are for everyone else. They pass going into curves, expect the oncoming traffic to move over to give them room to pass. It's really nutso at times

In 4 years, I've had two accidents. 1 was my fault, other was a motorcycle dude who wasn't paying attention to what he was doing. But, I was at "fault" in both because I had insurance, and I was a gringo who could cover his own costs.

But, I'd do it all again in a heart beat.

Cheers,
John
 
Government is government, whatever country you're in.
Inept, greedy, stupid rules that they figure out how to enforce as they rule the masses.
Been going on sine the inception of governments.
Do we have a choice other than to tolerate our monsters creation called "government"?
Cheers,
John
 
moviequeen1 said:
Hi John welcome aboard to this friendly forum Sue in Buffalo,NY
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Thanks for the welcome Sue. Enjoy the winter up there in Buffalo.
Used to deliver to a plant there wenI was drying a truck.
Cheers,
John
 

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