Argentina offers a great life…as it’s supposed to be lived. We’ve tried to put our finger on why this is true, exactly. What is it about Argentina that keeps drawing us back? That attracts hundreds of thousands of travelers every year? Is it the wonderful food and the long dinners that last for three hours at a stretch? The best beef in the world…fabulous wines...and entertainment that goes on into the early hours of the morning? Or is it that every time we return, we find new sights to see and new places to explore?
It’s all of these things, of course. But right now, it’s primarily that it’s so cheap. It’s like buying real estate in Europe...but at a fifth of the price. Whether you are thinking about relocating or just investing, now is the time to buy property in Argentina.
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Homes in Wine CountryPosted on January 19, 2012 by anon
If a small Italian farmhouse with a vineyard sounds sweet, then look to the Abruzzo (pictured), a region of southern central Italy bordering the Adriatic Sea.
Salta, Argentina: Modern Conveniences and Apartments For $55,000Posted on March 17, 2011 by Lee Harrison
The day was crystal-clear as we entered Salta from the south on Route 68. Afternoon temperatures hovered in the low-80s, with practically no humidity and a gentle breeze. The rental car’s air conditioner had died three days ago, so Salta’s fine weather was a welcome change from the heat of the southern deserts.
Salta, Argentina: A Colonial City With Small Town AppealPosted on March 5, 2011 by Lee Harrison
As I crested the final hill on Argentina’s scenic Route Nine, the city of Salta appeared shimmering before me in the morning light. Unable to avoid the temptation to take a quick video of the valley spreading out for miles into the distance, I pulled my rental car into a no-parking zone.
Colonial Salta: Big City Comforts, Small Town AppealPosted on February 22, 2011 by Lee Harrison
As I crested the final hill on Argentina’s scenic Route Nine, the city of Salta appeared shimmering before me in the morning light.
$11,000 Riverside Lots in ArgentinaPosted on January 29, 2011 by Lee Harrison
During my travels in Northwestern Argentina, I looked at two planned communities that really caught my attention. The one I’m going to tell you about today is a small project—the most affordable I’ve seen—sited alongside a river, and offering very affordable lots.
Video Postcard: La Pedrera Riverside Development, Salta, ArgentinaPosted on January 20, 2011 by Lee Harrison
Southeast of the town of Salta in Argentina, you’ll find the La Pedrera riverside development. While on a property scouting trip to Salta, IL’s Latin America editor, Lee Harrison took footage of this project.
Three Places You Can Profit from Your Own Retirement RetreatPosted on October 28, 2010 by Ronan McMahon
Imagine your ideal retirement getaway… Maybe you see the surf of a turquoise sea gently lapping the white-sand beach, right in your front yard. Or perhaps you imagine a plush pad in a colonial capital rich with culture.
Argentina—The Greatest Place on Earth for an Investor?Posted on April 8, 2010 by Rob Marstrand
Argentina is the greatest place on earth for an investor. Not because its finances are such a success. But because they’re such a failure!
Life on the Green: Golf Properties from $99,000Posted on January 1, 2010 by Ronan McMahon
The data have been collected, the numbers crunched, and France has topped IL’s annual Quality of Life Index. Nine important criteria are considered. However, one really important criterion was ignored: the best places in the world to play golf.
Own a Vineyard in Argentina for $5,000 an AcrePosted on May 29, 2009 by International Living
Few places in the world are suitable for quality wine production. The climate and soil need to be right, and vine cultivation and wine production expertise need to be available locally. You also need production and marketing infrastructure. No surprise, then, that to own an acre of vineyard in California’s Napa Valley could set you back $180,000. In the Loire Valley in France, you could pay $200,000.
Invest in a vineyard in ArgentinaPosted on March 31, 2008 by International Living
Residential prices in Buenos Aires have been rising since 2003. Today, prices for apartments are at an all-time high, and I’d say it’d be foolish to think about buying one from a pure investment perspective. However, B.A. is a market unto itself…and a relatively small one in this vast country.
Argentina—Where Your Dollars Still Buy a Lot of LandPosted on March 14, 2008 by Lief Simon
The buy today in Argentina is land. This is one place in the world where it’s possible to buy big for very little money—as little as $50 per acre and less—but to get that price, you need to buy tens of thousands of hectares.
Live on Your Own Vineyard…From $165,000Posted on February 23, 2008 by Lief Simon
Waking up every morning to a view of your own grape vines… The idea has an appeal…especially if someone else is tending the vineyard.
Don’t make a mess of your heir’s inheritancePosted on November 26, 2007 by Lief Simon
How you take title to and hold a piece of real estate in another country can be as important as how much you pay for it. If you’re not careful, you could end up in a situation where your heirs have to go through probate in one or more foreign countries—something that, believe me, you don’t want them to have to do.
“We knew nothing about farms, and couldn’t speak Spanish…so we bought a vineyard in Argentina.”Posted on November 26, 2007 by Shanie Matthews
My husband, Jamie, and I moved to a small village outside of the bustling town of San Rafael, Argentina, in June 2005. We started our lives in the Southern hemisphere as the owners of a beautiful 65-acre farm with a new, 1,900-square-foot house, a vineyard in need of a little TLC, a plum orchard in need of a lot of TLC, and plenty of open land. This was by far the nicest home I had ever lived in and cost us about 30% less than we would have paid back home in California.
The buzz of Buenos Aires, the “top dog” of Ecuador’s coastal resorts, and colonial splendor in ChilePosted on October 27, 2007 by International Living
This month in International Living, we shine the spotlight on Ecuador, Argentina and Chile
Hotspots: Head for the HeightsPosted on August 23, 2007 by International Living
The soaring coastline of Calabria, the towering skyscrapers of Kuala Lumpur, and the high vineyards of Mendoza, Argentina are where it’s at
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