My “Top 5” list of retirement destinations that offer me an affordable and excellent lifestyle.
The list is based on my own personal experience and requirements, yours could be different.
| Rank | Destination | Country | Why? |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pereira | Colombia | A laid back version of Medellin, with a similar climate. Easy to get around. Very green, has a nice downtown part that is very walkable, combined with upscale malls and great nightlife zones. Affordable lifestyle. Excellent motorcycle touring 🙂 |
| #2 | Cuenca | Ecuador | Modern city with a blend of colonial architecture. Affordable lifestyle. Excellent healthcare. Easy access to Ecuador’s attractions. Excellent motorcycle touring 🙂 |
| #3 | Bucaramanga | Colombia | Great climate. Affordable lifestyle. Excellent healthcare facilities. Smaller and more conservative than Medellin. Lacks a Metro, but still very easy to get around. |
| #4 | Loja | Ecuador | Authentic experience. Very affordable lifestyle. Slower pace of life. Potential downside is the climate, reminds me of the UK at times. |
| #5 | Popayan | Colombia | Similar to Loja, offering an authentic experience. Very affordable lifestyle. Slower pace of life. Potential downside, not in love with the climate. |
