^Where the heck did that picture come from?

Actually the development of residenctial building, homes and residenctial aartments in SF is one the biggest in Mexico City, i think Santa Fe offers a better quality of living than any other area in Mexico City, of course if you like upscale shopping malls, very urbanized areas where the most important thing is modernization over all.
Althought i love Polanco, Condesa, Coyoacan, Las Lomas, but you enjoy these neighborhoods when you are high class mexican society, when you know how mexican society works and of course if u speak spanish.

Italimex, I've heard that Santa Fe is mostly a business district and not a good place to live in. It lacks the urban feeling of other parts of Mexico City (walkability, public transportation, parks, restaurants etc.) like Condesa, Polanco or Downtown. Do you agree there? I just drove through Santa Fe and even so it looks sharp I didn't get a good vibe. But I love Mexico City and as a matter of fact will move there in July. Can't wait. Despite its problems it is a wonderful city.

If anyone knows the conditions of the area just north (10 miles) of Mahahual, can they please let me know? We have friends that live there, and others that own/operate the Mayan Beahc Garden hotel ... any information would be greatly appreciated.

Too bad the pictures don't show up now.... I'll be going to Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu in July. I can't wait to see Cusco. Lima is said to have some great museums and architecture, but I have been warned against staying in the downtown area. Consequently, we'll be staying in San Isidro.

Yeap, this is the new face of Mexico...

Very impressive skyline shots. Some really nice ultra-modern sleek looking towers. Mexico City is HUGE! What building the block with circle inside??

I'll be sure to checkout the video.

That skyline is incredible. I had no idea that there are 18 million people in the Sao Paulo metro area.

I have a friend who moved from Cornwall in the UK to Curitiba and from all he tells me it may one day be my future home too. I first discovered the city when I was in Bogotá Colombia and did a bit of research on their fantastic Transmilenio system, I found out it was based on the one in Curitiba but on a larger scale which is only to be expected given the larger size of Bogotá.

Beyond the Pale?

Plans for a huge celebration in Miami when Castro dies appear to be in place. As much as I can sympathize with the plight of the Cubans in Miami who had their lands and properties confiscated by Mr. Castro, this is beyond the pale. A huge celebration- especially one so public in nature, would be in the worst of taste. This would not reflect well upon the United States at a time in which our nation is viewed warily in Latin America and much of the world. I hope this "celebration" plan is scrapped.

AP -The Sun Herald

Oh no please!!. I am a well intentioned liberal. Am not trying to justify anything, am just trying to figure out what you think about certain people. Among americans, I know the most hated dictator is Castro, so I find it necessary to balance that hate by exposing Pinochet. I am nothing but a moderate guy, trying to challenge the most ignorant preconceptions most of you have about Latin America. In Cuba, I would expose Castro, and "defend" Pinochet. That is my whole ideology, "The Devil's advocate Ideology". I think that is the only way to find something close to truth. Maybe you should learn more about the different sides of the political spectrums of the world.
You dont need to recommend me anything. I have read many books written by actual economists. I have read reallatin american history. I, in no way, agree with communism, nor socialism. I am just smart enough to look for objectivity in history from all over the world. And no, being educated in an latinamerican classroom, among the richest students in the whole country, I can assure you that my education is far more objective and informed than most people in Latin, and North America.
Read what I say, I do not defend Castro, nor Chavez.

Very cool pics, I never realized Mexico City dates back to 1325! Great info.

I have heard nothing but great things about it too.

Wow! That's a lot of info. But it doesn't really tell you if a foreigner can own land in those countries. That's a very important thing to look into when trying to make the move to another country. As far as Latin America goes, Costa Rica is a good place but can be expensive. It depends on if you need to live near other non Costa Ricans. There are some amazing communities that are more local and less expensive in CR. Brazil may be another country that allows for foreign ownership but if you leave for too long and someone moves in, then it's their home after six months or so. (I can’t remember how long you have to kick the squatters out before it becomes their property).

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¡Ululación! Ése es muchos de Informacion pero realmente no le dice si un extranjero puede poseer la tierra en esos países. Eso es una cosa muy importante a mirar en al intentar hacer el movimiento a otro país. Por lo que va América latina, Costa Rica es un buen lugar pero puede ser costosa. Depende encendido si usted necesita vivir cerca de gente que habla ingles. Hay algunas comunidades asombrosas que son más locales y menos costosas en CR. Brasil puede ser otro país que permite propiedad extranjera pero si usted se va para demasiado largo y alguien se mueve adentro tu casa, entonces es su hogar después de seis meses o mas.

Yep...but chile is very expensive when it comes to cost of living.

even Brazil is expensive too.

argentinia... that would interest me too... if somebody has some informations though!

Jonathan, those are great pictures. I had no idea Quayaquil was such a gorgeous city. Do you live there or were you just visiting?

looks like I've got a new place to go on my next trip to South America!! I've got a buddy from Peru that I am thinking of visiting, maybe I'll jet over there on the same trip

I suppport most Marxist guerrillas like FARC-EP and Shining Path. I wish them luck.

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