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On the shores of the magnificent Llanquihue Lake sits Puerto Varas, a charming, lively town in southern Chile. Settled by German immigrants in the late 19th century, the town is permeated by German architecture and a cultural mix of German and Chilean traditions.
The ins and outs of buying land in a foreign country are complex, and Chile is no exception. It took us almost three months of signing papers, consulting lawyers, and visiting the corresponding government offices before the land was officially under our name. But finally, in August of 2019, we stepped onto our land to envision the house we would soon build.
Chile has not traditionally been included on prime expat or retirement destination lists—but it really should be. With a stable economy, slower pace of life, and easy access to nature, the diverse South American country is a secret gem for anyone seeking to relocate abroad...