Moving To Central America

"Moving to Central America is not for everyone. But, the rewards are well worth it..."

Moving To Central America

Over the next two decades, an average of 10,000 baby boomers a day will reach retirement age. Most will retire to Florida, Arizona, or Las Vegas. Unfortunately, owning that dream home in these locations is getting more and more expensive and elusive to find, as more people look to shed the tiresome constraints of traffic, crowds, and harsh seasons. Central America, with its warm climate, beautiful Pacific and Atlantic coast beaches, unspoiled rainforests, more temperate mountainous regions, and friendly people, offer an ideal setting for the person who wants to live their dream.

So, why make the move to Central America?

There are several reasons to make this move. The dollar doesn’t stretch as much as it used to. Living in Central America is considered cheap, compared to the US or Canada. You can buy a home for considerably less. Essentials, like food and clothes are less expensive. Overall, life in Central America makes it easier to live on a Budget.

What about the things that I am used to and things I need like my medicine?

While Central America is still considered “third world,” these countries have come a long way, especially in the last 10 years in opening up. In Central America, you can just as easily find a McDonald’s or Wendy’s, Subway, or even Budweiser, as you can in the US. Medicines and medical care is top notch and you will save a lot of money. Luxury items may not be readily available, but with services like the one that Mail Boxes Etc. provides, you can have anything delivered right to you. You can even purchase online with a US address.

How does E-box work?

  • Go to the nearest MBE center.

  • Sign up for the  E-box plan that best suits your needs.

  • Purchase from online retailers or subscribe to your favorite magazine.

1. Get your documents using your new U.S.A. address, as if you were in the  U.S.A.

2. Your online purchases and mail will be waiting for you at your MBE center.

MBE benefits - You will have access to:

  • Physical address in the Miami, Florida to receive all of your online internet purchases

  • PO Box in the U.S.A. to receive all of your mail and magazines from the USPS.

  • Corporate accounts with unlimited users (perfect for relatives, friends, business partners, etc.)

  • Package and mailing notification (electronically)

  • Mailing service to the U.S.A.

Get ready to purchase everything that you have always wanted. There are no limits with your new E-box from Mail Boxes Etc.


How to move my house down to Central America?

Through Mail Boxes Etc. Miami shipping facility, no item is too big or small for us to ship. Mail Boxes Etc. offers full service shipping from the time we receive your cargo to the time that we deliver right to your new destination. We recommend using our US/ Canadian partners “The UPS Store” to properly pack and ship to Miami and from there; we will handle all shipping, customs, and delivery.  Our professionalism and customs expertise makes what can be a daunting process, worry free.

Interesting Facts:

Name of Territory Flag Area (Km2) Population Density Capital Oficial Language
Belize Republic of Belize 22,966 307,000 13 Belmopan English
Costa Rica Republic of Costa Rica 51,100 4,579,000 90 San Jose Spanish
El Salvador El Salvador 21,040 6,163,000 292 San Salvador Spanish
Guatemala Republic of Guatemala 108,890 14,027,000 129 Guatemala Spanish
Honduras Republic of Honduras 112,090 7,466,000 67 Tegucigalpa Spanish
Nicaragua Republic of Nicaragua 129,494 5,743,000 44 Managua Spanish
Panama Republic of Panama 78,200 3,454,000 44 Panama Spanish
Total 523,780 41,739,000 80

 

Monthly cost of living, budget US$1,000.00
In Nicaragua this has the equivalent purchasing power of 4,144
In Honduras this has the equivalent purchasing power of 2,453
In Costa Rica this has the equivalent purchasing power of 2,030
In Belize this has the equivalent purchasing power of 1,857
In Guatemala this has the equivalent purchasing power of 1,714
In Panama this has the equivalent purchasing power of 1,471
In Mexico this has the equivalent purchasing power of 1,381
In US this has the equivalent purchasing power of 1,000
Calculation based on implied PPP conversion rate.