Best places to retire abroad in 2017

Your monthly budget: $900 to $1,500

If you want to live a truly relaxed life, you may want to consider San Juan del Sur — a beautiful fishing village located Southwest Nicaragua.

For many retirees, the biggest sell is how easy it is to get accustomed to life in Nicaragua. With gorgeous Victorian houses, a steady influx of young travelers, and a blossoming bar scene, San Juan del Sur is a city that is welcoming and laid back.

And Nicaraguan food is considered to be some of the best in Latin America. What more could you want?

First published March 8, 2017: 7:33 AM ET

Monthly budgets consider the following costs: rent for a one-bedroom apartment, groceries for two, utilities, cable, Internet, gas, phone services, and entertainment.

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