About ArizonaBrasil

Status:

Preparing to Move Abroad 

Gender:

Male

Currently Lives:

Gold Canyon, Arizona, United States

Citizen Of:

United States

Dual Citizen Of:

United States

Past Expat Posts:

Brazil

Mexico

About ArizonaBrasil

Traveled Brazil and very interested in the Culture and Country of Brazil. Interested in moving to Brazil in the future. Probalby visiting the NE of Brazil and the SE of Brazil in Aug.09. I might retire in several yrs. and I'm looking for the best beach in Brazil. Also, interested in Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica and Ecuador among some others.

Advice for New Expats

It's good to immerse yourself in the language study prior to any visit and, also, meet people at your destination to gain insight into the culture and people.

I would love to live in...

Brazil

HR/Relo
Professional:

Help Manage Expat Programs for My Company

Education:

Northern Illinois University
  1976 to 1979

Favorite Cuisine:

Maracuja Juice, cafe & pazinos

Favorite Book:

Jorge Amado Sometimes

Some Forum Posts:

Brazil: Businesses In Brazil = How about Corruption:

I may well be retiring to Brazil in a few years, so wondering about business prospects there; in fact, I've checked out businsses like beach pousadas and they look fine; however, I worry about the corruption, gang activities and government officials given that many states and localities have questionable laws, regs. and criminal activities - so do businessmen need to pay off local officials or local gangs? Do those experiencing business dealings have any unexpected surprises dealing with real estate and business start ups? With it's growth, Brazil can be good for business, but the crime and government intervention seems complicated and risky. Any stories to give confidence or pause??? Dennis

Brazil: Private Property to Brazil:

I heard that it's getting harder to be able to import your auto to Brazil. This was a key ingrediant for moving there - bringing household goods with you. Maybe it's wise to have addresses in adjoining countries where it's easier to import your own vehicle? With a Brazilian wife, we'd become perm residences, but I'd hate to pay double for a vehicle - I'd prefer to import my own car.

Brazil: Retired with US Social Security:

Usually, you use the US Consulate office to register to receive SS payments abroad. You might also use 2 addresses - one your state-side address. You can get auto payments to your bank account in the USA. Let me know if you learn more, as I'll move to Brazil someday to live better for less. Dennis Phoenix AZ.

Costa Rica: Health insurance:

For Health Insurance in Costa Rica, most Latin countries have excellent private health plans that are cheap and, also, good availability to health services from what I have learned. Still, Costa Rica is a very small country and is more expensive than other choices nearby; however, unquestionably, the best country to get accepted for pre-exisiting conditions may be Uruguay since they train doctors there and offer outstanding choices. With limited income of only 1,700/mo., you may do better considering other countries with lower living costs including Panama, Nicaragua, Ecuador and Mexico unless you have savings or other resources above the pension. From my readings, Ecuador and Panama should be considered. My personal favorite is Brazil since I enjoy the culture, have a Brazilian wife and have friends there, but being a huge country it probably isn't the cheapest for most.

Brazil: living in florianopolis:

Thanks Daniel: I enjoyed Florianaopolis when I visited many yrs. back. I plan to retire in Brazil when I am able to cash out, but that could be years. I will visit Brazil for a month soon and would like to visit Florianaoplis, Fortaleza, Rio and S.P. for friends. My wife is Brazilian, but we adopted three girls and now have to worry about their school which could be expensive in Brazil. Thank you for any advise. I want to cash out, buy in Brazil and live by the beach.

Brazil: New Forum Leaders for Brazil:

I am a headhunter specializing in computer consulting for governments like various USA States. I have been to Brazil several times and never for less than a month; also, plan to visit sometime soon. It's been awhile since I've been to Brazil and must return to visit friends and visit potential residence sites for the future - maybe coastal areas like parts of Bahia would be of interest. My wife I met in Campinas and we live in Gold Canyon, Arizona, suburb of Phoenix. I would like to learn about Bahia and other coastal areas of Brazil; however, I have visited many areas in the past and consider myself very knowledgeable about Brazil having been a "Brazil Nut" for so many years - I like to think of myself as part brazilian esp. in spirit. hassler@ix.netcom.com Dennis Hassler

Brazil: My dream:

If you have first hand information about Fortaleza and the area anywhere around Bahia, I'd like to know more. I am experienced in Brazil, but know Bahia the least outside of a few weeks in Salvador long ago where I enjoye a great time. I hope to vist Brazil again soon and travel to potential retirement sites in Bahia; then, visit friends in the South, too. Dennis Hassler hassler@ix.netcom.com Phoenix AZ USA

Date Joined:

11/2/2008

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