Where to retire in Latin America in 2026: Panama, Costa Rica and Mexico lead on healthcare and retiree visas; Ecuador and Colombia for budgets.
LATIN AMERICA · RETIREMENT · 2026
Key Facts
—Top pick: Mexico, for proximity to the US, excellent affordable healthcare and the region’s largest retiree community.
—Easiest residency: Costa Rica and Panama have long-standing, retiree-friendly pensionado programs.
—Best value: Colombia and Ecuador let a couple retire comfortably from around US$2,000 a month.
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