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Why Transferwise is better than Schwab for International Travelers and Expats

Here at LATAM Capitalist, we're a big fan of the Charles Schwab debit card for withdrawing cash from ATMs while abroad. We've been using ...

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Why The Fideicomiso May Be a Better Option Than a Corporation When Buying Real Estate in Mexico

As discussed previously on this site and in The Starter’s Guide to Mexico, there are two options available to foreigners when buying real...

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Citizenship for $100,000?

I had a recent conversation in a Telegram group for Latin America enthusiasts. Someone had asked a question about permanent residency in ...

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The Best Beaches on The Yucatan Gulf Coast

The beaches in Mexico are world class, and often in the conversation for some of the best in the world. From the white sand and blue wate...

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LATAM Capitalist's Essential Travel Gear List for 2020

When I'm on the road in Latin America or based up in one city for an extended period, there's a few pieces of gear I'll never leave home w...

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The Best Cryptocurrency Affiliate Programs in 2020 for Your Blog

As you likely know, we're big fans of cryptocurrencies here at LATAM Capitalist. They provide an easy way to transfer value over the inte...

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The Best Cities for Your First Trip to Mexico

If you've been thinking of coming down to Mexico, and not just for a quick action packed vacation, but to actually check out what living ...

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Pachuca, Hidalgo Travel Guide: How to Get There and What to Do

Pachuca, Hidalgo is a city of 300,000 people located in Central Mexico about a one hour drive from Mexico City. Situated at nearly 8,000 ...

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Real del Monte: How to Get There and What to Do

Mineral del Monte, also known as Real del Monte, is a Pueblo Magico in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico. The town is famous for its English i...

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The Best Neighborhoods in Merida, Mexico

Merida is one of the cities with the highest qualities of life in Mexico. It's combination of amenities, safety, low cost of living, hist...

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What's it like living in Merida, Mexico?

Merida, Mexico is one of the fastest growing cities in the country and Latin America at large. People from all over Mexico and the world ...

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How to Move to Merida, Mexico

Are you thinking of moving to Merida, Mexico? Many people are, it's one of the fastest growing cities in Mexico. People from all over Mex...

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The LATAM Capitalist Guide to Personal and Financial Freedom

At LATAM Capitalist, we believe it's always a good idea to have options. Regardless of your opinion on the current political climate arou...

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Five Days in Guatemala City

I recently took a trip down to Guatemala City with Vance from My Latin Life. Before going, I asked my twitter following what they'd like ...

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How to Buy Beach Property in Mexico as a Foreigner

Many people dream of owning a house on the beach, however in the US or Europe, a beach house could cost upwards of a million dollars. On ...

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Queretaro: The Best Expat Destination in México?

Queretaro, Mexico has never had a big reputation as being a tourist or expat destination. However, with the more popular expat towns in M...

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Leveraging Your High Power Career Into A Location Independent Lifestyle

If you spend anytime around the location independent and passive income sphere of the internet, you've heard all of the stories of the gu...

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Bernal, Querétaro: How to Get There and What to Do

I recently took a trip to Bernal in the state of Querétaro, México and although I've seen quite a bit of photos and done my fair share of...

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Defway DEW Travel Wallet and Passport Holder Review

If you're like me and travel a lot, your passport probably takes a beating. When I first started out traveling, I just threw my passport ...

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Where Am I Investing My Money in 2018? An Expat in Latin America

If you were hoping to read an article about a hot real estate investment opportunity in Ecuador or a coffee plantation in Colombia, then ...

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