The Best Cities to Live in Latin America

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Join us as we uncover the top cities to live in Latin America. While European cities have long dominated livability rankings and Asian cities are rising in competitiveness, Latin American cities face unique challenges. In this video, we'll explore the best and most livable cities in Latin America and offer insights for anyone considering a move to the region. From cultural hotspots to infrastructure wonders, we'll delve into the key factors that make these cities stand out.

Whether you're seeking adventure, affordability, or a new place to call home, this guide will help you navigate the diverse landscape of Latin American cities.

00:00 Start
1:20 Buenos Aires, Argentina
2:18 Santiago, Chile
2:53 Montevideo, Uruguay
3:01 San Juan, Puerto Rico
3:20 Lima, Peru
3:26 Least Livable Cities
4:15 Mexico City
6:23 Bogota, Colombia
8:03 Thoughts on Livability in Latin America
9:48 Safety Situation in Latin America
11:26 Latin America as a Backup Location

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[nomadcapitalist]

Share your favorite city in Latin America and tell us what makes it special to you.

[r.hagenau]

Don't concentrate on capitals. Second-tier cities are often more enjoyable and "livable".

[macpony]

I'm retired and live in San Joe Costa Rica and I find the weather to be perfect and I was diagnosed with a large brain tumor last year and I found the medical treatment to be excellent and they didn't charge me a penny and the women are so beautiful I was lucky enough to marry one and have been happily married to her for over twenty years. pura vida

[TotalSwitchYoutube]

Cities like Curitiba, Florianópolis and others second tier big towns in Southern Brazil, Chile and Argentina are worth to check.

[DiegoCore]

Florianopolis in Brazil definitely best capital city to live in Brazil now . Safe, stunning beaches, tech valley of Brazil, health and fun!!

[absolvt_]

As an Argentinian, i recommend you Mendoza rather than Buenos Aires, it’s even cheaper. True gem of a city, sun shines almost every day. anything else down to the south works too but gets colder the further.

[CChannel]

BUENOS AIRES: good food, good culture, huge city, many things to do, very international and diverse, it's really a top-tier city.
If the Argentinian macroeconomic situation stabilizes and gets better, no doubt it will be booming in the next years

[joseluizdurigon]

Since I'm a native Brazilian i think i can speak up here.

Going to live in Latam? Stay away from big cities such as São Paulo, Rio de janeiro, Salvador and etc. If you have options go south and stay either in Florianópolis or any city where the number of inhabitants is lower than 500.000. There are some cities in São Paulo state that are absolutely gold such as Jundiaí, Vinhedo, Itupeva, Itu, Holambra... You'll be better off going south, but the Southeastern states are ok.
Curitiba is nice, Florianópolis is also nice and the cities that lies arround. There are indeed lots of nice places in Brazil specially if your money is in some offshore company with a big swiss account associated with it.

[mawrmcmahan]

While in Argentina, I met a couple that were married in 1943. I stated; "Oh! Right in the middle of World War 2!" "Actually, Argentina wasn't part of the war" was their response. Different world... nd it is absolutely BEAUTIFUL there.

[jackkohler]

If you arent high income, Lima, Buenos Aires, and Mexico City all offer a great lifestyle for modest income individuals.

[carlostiviroli]

I love my city. Greeting from Buenos Aires 🇦🇷

[L-ottt]

Andrew you have to keep your eyes open for El Salvador! It is now statistically considered the safest country in all of the Americas.

[suetrublu]

Living in Cuenca, Ecuador and LOVE it! It's so walkable, and the medical system saved my life after 10 years of US neglect. The media is completely misrepresenting the current situation in this country and it's infuriating!

[TheRafaelRamos]

I'm from Cumaná, Venezuela. Despite the crisis, is such a nice city to live near the Gulf, you can see the peninsula on the other side and the weather is so good. Everything is so close that it almost feel like you are living in a little town.

[jrd]

I've been living in Mexico City for a few years now. Awesome place if you are not commuting to a workplace or other on a daily basis.

[ipalermo]

1. Buenos Aires
2. Santiago de Chile
3. Montevideo
4. San Juan
5. Lima
6. Mexico City
7. Bogota

[lshawndavis]

When you say a city is “boring”, what do you mean? Does it not have culture, theatre, movies, nightlife? I just want to understand what makes it boring for you in some of these places :-) Thanks!

[CX-nsft]

Haha you dislike Uruguay so much hahaha
It's true, all Uruguayans also say it's a boring slow paced place, but that EXACTLY its attractiveness. You need to enjoy that! In any case, loved the video!

[BlackSeaStorm]

I love Medellin for the perfect weather, friendly people, and amazing vegetation. I always end up with the most fun and productive routine there. Mazatlan has become my go-to place in Mexico. It has it all for still a reasonable price. Oaxaca City is probably my favorite place in México in terms of culture. Querétaro is not bad at all. With time I learned to appreciate that city. It's super safe and clean. Buenos Aires it's been a love and hate relationship for me. I don't like it during June, July, and August, but the rest of the time it's a great place to be. Hidden treasures: Hermosillo in Sonora, and Ciudad Caucel near Mérida.

[melaniesmith]

I got asthma during a two week visit to Mexico City. I am still opening my lungs with regular use of an inhaler. I loved the food and museums. My hotel concierge took me to a pharmacy and got me an inhaler for $3.66. No prescription needed.