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What is it like to retire in El Salvador?

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We asked retirees what it is like retiring in El Salvador. They said...

"There is only 1 expat couple living in my community year round. The rest is what you make it within the local community," commented one expat who made the move to La Libertad, El Salvador.

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"We retired in El Salvador (ages: 72, 65) from USA in February 2022. My husband speaks Spanish and this is the country where he was born. I was born in the USA and speak very little Spanish but find it easy to converse. People are patient here and so many know English, and, of course, my husband helps me speak. This country has different processes and ways of doing things. Once a person relaxes into things, it becomes home. The people are wonderful and the beauty is all around us. Such beauty. I do NOT recommend the hustle and bustle of the capital as it is just overpowering but, the smaller towns are wonderful. We finally found a good attorney, his sister is a medical doctor (she came to our house to check on us). We have made good friends with so many sweet, kind people ... PRICELESS! Our plan is to live out our lives right here," remarked another expat in El Salvador.

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Ranked The No. 1 TEFL Provider in Ireland. The TEFL Institute of Ireland operates under European standards of education, which are renowned and respected worldwide. Once you complete the course, you will receive a globally recognised certificate, which is a passport to teaching English worldwide and online.
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