Retirement Migration from the U.S. to Latin American Colonial Cities

This book provides a comprehensive overview of a growing phenomenon in migration: retired Americans moving to Latin America. Through in—depth profiles of two of the most popular destinations – Cuenca, Ecuador and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, the book provides a unique commentary on the social forces shaping this new diaspora and its impact on the settings to which retirees relocate. Sections of the book address the lives and activities of retirees themselves; their impact on real estate, ...