Some tips about how to stay safe in Rio (and a deep dive into Rio's crime numbers) you can find in this video: th-cam.com/video/v43vHMqtSJs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=T0vgb4Z3BVcBpGoy
I am in my early 60s and retired at 53. Lots of people gave me pushback because they had difficulty grasping the concept of not working if you don’t have to. I looked at my life as stages. I earned everything I have now through a lot of hard work, but I owe it to myself to “stop and smell the roses” in my final stage of life. In my case I left the country after I retired and live in Latin America. It allowed me to get away from all the negative things happening in America while appreciating my new environment. I have yet to meet anyone who regrets retirement.
Your video does not reflect my reality as a retired person in Rio. I live in Zona Sul and the quality of life is excellent. Super friendly people, beautiful beaches, and lots of great bars and restaurants. I have no car and don't need one. Taxis are safe and plentiful. The weather is great especially if you are coming from a country with a cold climate. I do not mind a few hot days. Beats minus 20C in Canadian winter. I find cost of living cheaper than North America especially now that the real has lost value against the dollar. As far as personal security, it is relatively safe in Zona Sul if you take normal precautions. I could not be happier about my choice to retire in Brazil two years after moving her. In fact I have just extended my residence visa.
"I live in Zona Sul and the quality of life is excellent." You live in the safest (and most expensive) part of the city. As we said, not everywhere in Rio is bad, but you get what you pay for.
You only highlight some of the positive aspects and safer parts of the city at the end of your show. The title of your video is click bait to stand out as a shocker but is misleading. Any foreigner (gringo) coming to retire in Rio will not be looking to live in the more dubious parts of the city.
I was in Maceió, Alagoas, back in 2001. Back then, it wasn't so bad. With the Olympics and the World Cup in Brazil, a lot of the criminal elements got pushed to the Northeast. Most of the Brazilians I've known have had their cars stolen at one point in time. El Salvador sounds good, but their internet speeds still aren't there. We have quite a few Salvadoreans here in Texas, not to mention Venezuelans. We have some of the same problems other countries have. We get people moving here from more expensive states like California, and that drives up our own cost of living. Safety in Latin America fluctuates. Ecuador was good for a while, but now expats are leaving. I was in Medellin, Colombia in 2017. Back then it was fairly cheap. Now, not so much, and the anti-foreigner sentiment has gotten even stronger. I don't really blame them because we're experiencing similar things in Texas. At least some are leaving because our summers are hot compared to California. There are some safe places in Mexico, but Mexico and Brazil have the lion's share of the most violent cities in the world. Maceió was the most dangerous city in the world for a few years. Medellin, Colombia was the most dangerous city in the world during and after Pablo Escobar's time. Amazing that a Brazilian actor portrayed him in 'Narcos', but 'El patrón del mal' is a much better documentary of his life and activities.
Out of all the things you listed the one that will keep me away is the insects haha. I hate mosquitoes with a passion. Even the regular ones leave very large welts and itching for days after. Thanks for the information.
Brazil is fine wonderful ! I worry more about the mass shooting in America and its other issues than mosquitos and crowded subway .., Im retired no need to take a crowded. subway … there a plenty of other option. All will depends on your lifestyle, what you want for you as a retired person …These videos are so reactionary… There are problem all over the world specially in a big cities. I live in New York qnd the aubway here are dangerous and the crime … very high. Cost of living out of this world … so There are no perfect place . For me , Chile and Argentina wont do … only to visit but not to live . But thats me … Brazil is not bad at all , it all depends on your lifestyle and where you go . And Brazilians that speak negativily about Brazil should have an introspect look at its social issue and WHO CAUSES IT !
Yes, I would like to hear about those safe coastal zones in Brazil. Also, El Salvador used to be an extremely violent place due to Civil War and the gangs they came back from the USA so if it’s safe now that’s been a very new thing because they’ve had a total down on the gangs.
Thanks! We recently published a video about a safe and splendid coastal city of Brazil called Florianopolis: th-cam.com/video/Dvt_KRVxbpo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=FyG0qmKH67ekqapF The case of El Salvador is spectacular! We talked about them here: th-cam.com/video/mBqCqWEpZJg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=8TXubX8nUq6f1Qpu
Many truths in this video, but you cannot really compare the metro system of Santiago with Rio, Santiago is the capital of Chile and the economic center of the country, a more fair comparison would be with São Paulo which has a very good metro system comparable to Santiago and is constantly being expanded.
I am in my early 60s and retired at 53. Lots of people gave me pushback because they had difficulty grasping the concept of not working if you don’t have to. I looked at my life as stages. I earned everything I have now through a lot of hard work, but I owe it to myself to “stop and smell the roses” in my final stage of life. In my case I left the country after I retired and live in Latin America. It allowed me to get away from all the negative things happening in America while appreciating my new environment. I have yet to meet anyone who regrets retirement.
Some tips about how to stay safe in Rio (and a deep dive into Rio's crime numbers) you can find in this video: th-cam.com/video/v43vHMqtSJs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=T0vgb4Z3BVcBpGoy
I am in my early 60s and retired at 53. Lots of people gave me pushback because they had difficulty grasping the concept of not working if you don’t have to. I looked at my life as stages. I earned everything I have now through a lot of hard work, but I owe it to myself to “stop and smell the roses” in my final stage of life. In my case I left the country after I retired and live in Latin America. It allowed me to get away from all the negative things happening in America while appreciating my new environment. I have yet to meet anyone who regrets retirement.
Thet means a lot ahead you .😂
Your video does not reflect my reality as a retired person in Rio. I live in Zona Sul and the quality of life is excellent. Super friendly people, beautiful beaches, and lots of great bars and restaurants. I have no car and don't need one. Taxis are safe and plentiful. The weather is great especially if you are coming from a country with a cold climate. I do not mind a few hot days. Beats minus 20C in Canadian winter. I find cost of living cheaper than North America especially now that the real has lost value against the dollar. As far as personal security, it is relatively safe in Zona Sul if you take normal precautions. I could not be happier about my choice to retire in Brazil two years after moving her. In fact I have just extended my residence visa.
"I live in Zona Sul and the quality of life is excellent." You live in the safest (and most expensive) part of the city. As we said, not everywhere in Rio is bad, but you get what you pay for.
You only highlight some of the positive aspects and safer parts of the city at the end of your show. The title of your video is click bait to stand out as a shocker but is misleading. Any foreigner (gringo) coming to retire in Rio will not be looking to live in the more dubious parts of the city.
@@the_expat I don't think there won't be any americans/europeans coming to spend their retirement years in Cordovil man
I was in Maceió, Alagoas, back in 2001. Back then, it wasn't so bad. With the Olympics and the World Cup in Brazil, a lot of the criminal elements got pushed to the Northeast. Most of the Brazilians I've known have had their cars stolen at one point in time. El Salvador sounds good, but their internet speeds still aren't there. We have quite a few Salvadoreans here in Texas, not to mention Venezuelans.
We have some of the same problems other countries have. We get people moving here from more expensive states like California, and that drives up our own cost of living.
Safety in Latin America fluctuates. Ecuador was good for a while, but now expats are leaving. I was in Medellin, Colombia in 2017. Back then it was fairly cheap. Now, not so much, and the anti-foreigner sentiment has gotten even stronger. I don't really blame them because we're experiencing similar things in Texas. At least some are leaving because our summers are hot compared to California.
There are some safe places in Mexico, but Mexico and Brazil have the lion's share of the most violent cities in the world. Maceió was the most dangerous city in the world for a few years. Medellin, Colombia was the most dangerous city in the world during and after Pablo Escobar's time. Amazing that a Brazilian actor portrayed him in 'Narcos', but 'El patrón del mal' is a much better documentary of his life and activities.
"but Mexico and Brazil have the lion's share of the most violent cities in the world." True.
Very interesting! Thanks so much.
Our pleasure!
Out of all the things you listed the one that will keep me away is the insects haha. I hate mosquitoes with a passion. Even the regular ones leave very large welts and itching for days after. Thanks for the information.
Brazil is fine
wonderful !
I worry more about the mass shooting in America and its other issues than mosquitos and crowded subway .., Im retired no need to take a crowded. subway … there a plenty of other option. All will depends on your lifestyle, what you want for you as a retired person …These videos are so reactionary… There are problem all over the world specially in a big cities. I live in New York qnd the aubway here are dangerous and the crime … very high. Cost of living out of this world … so There are no perfect place . For me , Chile and Argentina wont do … only to visit but not to live . But thats me … Brazil is not bad at all , it all depends on your lifestyle and where you go . And Brazilians that speak negativily about Brazil should have an introspect look at its social issue and WHO CAUSES IT !
Great stuff Dude
I would be very interested to hear your opinions about the southern Brazil areas like Florianópolis and Balneário Camboriú.
Preparing a video about it soon! Thanks for the comment.
Yes, I would like to hear about those safe coastal zones in Brazil. Also, El Salvador used to be an extremely violent place due to Civil War and the gangs they came back from the USA so if it’s safe now that’s been a very new thing because they’ve had a total down on the gangs.
Thanks! We recently published a video about a safe and splendid coastal city of Brazil called Florianopolis: th-cam.com/video/Dvt_KRVxbpo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=FyG0qmKH67ekqapF The case of El Salvador is spectacular! We talked about them here: th-cam.com/video/mBqCqWEpZJg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=8TXubX8nUq6f1Qpu
If I could retire anywhere in Brazil it would be Angra Dos Reis or the Cabo Frio area.
Cabo Frio is amazingly beautiful!
Gramado is good too.
Que triste! Eu amo rio!
Many truths in this video, but you cannot really compare the metro system of Santiago with Rio, Santiago is the capital of Chile and the economic center of the country, a more fair comparison would be with São Paulo which has a very good metro system comparable to Santiago and is constantly being expanded.
I am in my early 60s and retired at 53. Lots of people gave me pushback because they had difficulty grasping the concept of not working if you don’t have to. I looked at my life as stages. I earned everything I have now through a lot of hard work, but I owe it to myself to “stop and smell the roses” in my final stage of life. In my case I left the country after I retired and live in Latin America. It allowed me to get away from all the negative things happening in America while appreciating my new environment. I have yet to meet anyone who regrets retirement.