1. Manizales – Colombia
IM Score: 42
Rent Cost: $195
Hospital to Population Ratio: 21,583
Flight to U.S. Cost: $499
Country Global Retirement Index: 5
They say that tradition meets the future in this entry on our list of best places to retire in South America. You’ll feel like you are living in an urban center, but nature will never be too far away. National parks, volcanoes, rivers, and forest all surround Manizales and are there to leave you speechless with their beauty. Inside the city, you’ll find international restaurants and bars, but traditional coffee houses and small diners will be around the corner to win you over. Finally, this is the city that offers the most affordable rent on our list, so you know you will get the full package.
