What is it like to retire in El Salvador?
We asked retirees what it is like retiring in El Salvador. They said...
"We retired in El Salvador (ages: 72, 65) from USA in February 2022. My husband speaks Spanish and this is the country where he was born. I was born in the USA and speak very little Spanish but find it easy to converse. People are patient here and so many know English, and, of course, my husband helps me speak. This country has different processes and ways of doing things. Once a person relaxes into things, it becomes home. The people are wonderful and the beauty is all around us. Such beauty. I do NOT recommend the hustle and bustle of the capital as it is just overpowering but, the smaller towns are wonderful. We finally found a good attorney, his sister is a medical doctor (she came to our house to check on us). We have made good friends with so many sweet, kind people ... PRICELESS! Our plan is to live out our lives right here," remarked another expat who made the move to El Salvador.
"There is only 1 expat couple living in my community year round. The rest is what you make it within the local community," explained one expat living in La Libertad, El Salvador.
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What is it like to retire in El Salvador?
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Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
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