“Travel to live” is the new promise for achieving happiness.
The digital transformation has been a catalyst for young people’s outlook on life. Without a doubt, the era of digital nomads is here to stay. In every corner of the planet, we find people, regardless of their nationality, working remotely while traveling and seeking meaningful experiences.
During the early years of the remote work boom, cities like Vilnius (Lithuania), Qingdao (China), Cape Town (South Africa), Valencia (Spain), Ko Samui (Thailand), Tokyo, and London were the most popular. However, the phenomenon has shifted to Latin American cities like Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Rio de Janeiro, Lima, Medellín, and Mexico City for various reasons:
1. Low costs in air and land transportation.
The various options for efficient and economical travel (low-cost airlines, trains, subways, trams, metro-cable cars, and integrated systems) are a great incentive to consider establishing a temporary home-office and having the option to visit other places of interest.
2. Latin America as a cultural destination.
The wealth of cultural venues and activities offered in these cities has established itself as an international benchmark.
3. Variety and low costs in lodging and food.
Quality accommodation options, distinct from traditional hotels and in line with the nomadic lifestyle, such as hostels and boutique hostels, featuring good connectivity, co-working spaces, and a variety of activities that allow you to socialize with other travelers, are ideal for solo travelers. Likewise, the local cuisine, renowned worldwide, is exotic, varied, and affordable.
4. Technological Innovation
Continuous improvements in technological infrastructure, free connection speeds in cafes, shopping malls, libraries, and other public places, always guarantee a worry-free stay.
5. Nightlife and Music.
These cities are home to countless establishments that deliver authentic experiences with warmth and national flavor: Andean music, tango, samba, cumbia, salsa, banda, and reggaeton liven up the experience. They are also the setting for massive music festivals: Rock in Rio, Lollapalooza, Vive Latino, Ultra Music Festival, Breakfest Festival, and Sound Heart Festival, among others.
Author: Maurio Bermudez.
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