Latin America

Latin America is a natural base if your clients are in North America, because the time zones overlap closely. Colombia offers a dedicated digital nomad visa tied to three times the minimum wage, while Mexico has no dedicated nomad visa and relies on visitor entry or a temporary resident visa based on income or savings.
Costs depend heavily on the city and on the neighborhood within it, and safety is best judged at neighborhood level, so read recent local advice before you book. Our best countries guide has the current visa thresholds, our Medellín guide covers costs, air quality and safety, and how to travel full-time on a budget gives cost estimates for popular bases. Colombia’s visa can last up to two years, but long stays can create tax residency, so see digital nomad taxes.
Working with a team in another region? Work-life balance as a digital nomad includes sample schedules for common time-zone setups, and how to make friends while traveling solo covers building a community in a new city.