Living in South America guide for expats

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Using phones in Brazil

It's much easier these days to get a cell phone in Brazil, and phones and calling plans are inexpensive. Landlines are fast ...

Accommodation in Brasilia

Brasilia, the country's federal capital, is home to many highly-paid government employees and foreign nationals. In this ...

Getting married in Argentina

Argentina is one of the top destinations in Latin America to get married in and, with a recent change in the law, non-residents ...

Dating in Brazil

If you're single and ready to mingle, then you might want to try your hand at dating after you've settled in your ...

Leisure activities in Brazil

Have you always dreamed of dancing to the rhythm of a Brazilian carnival? Do you wish to enjoy the sand and the tropical sun, or ...

Marriage in Brazil

Brazil can be a romantic country, and you may want to marry here. Perhaps you even want to remain in Brazil afterward. But if you ...

Driving in Chile

While in Chile on a tourist visa, you may drive with the driver's license from your country of origin or an International ...

Accommodation in Mendoza

Are you looking for accommodation in Mendoza? Here is some information which may ease your search.

Accommodation in Rio de Janeiro

With an official population of about seven million people, and almost twice that number in the metro area, Rio de Janeiro is the ...

Childcare in Brazil

As more and more women have joined the workforce in Brazil, childcare has become very important. There are a few options ...

Leisure activities in Colombia

Both visitors and those who stay long term in Colombia will have no shortage of things to do. Colombia's rich culture and ...

Driving in Brazil

If you‘re moving to Brazil for a short time, then you can use your national driving license. However, if you plan to settle ...

Connecting to the internet in Brazil

These days, it's difficult to survive without an internet connection. Fortunately, internet coverage is pretty good in most ...

Popular sports in Argentina

Sports have a very important place in Argentine society, with several disciplines, including swimming, soccer, rugby, volleyball ...

How to drive in Colombia

Any foreigner entering Colombia on a tourist visa is permitted to drive with the valid driver licence from their home country ...