Quiz — Which Place in Central America Would You Live in as a Digital Nomad?

Introduction

Why go to live in Central America? An easier question might be, why not?! Explore jungles, tropical beaches, smoking volcanos, and Maya ruins. Have a go at zip-lining, surfing, snorkel coral reefs, or scuba dive with whale sharks. Learn Spanish, explore Maya history and eat incredible local dishes to your heart’s content. Let me say it again, why the hell not?!

We’ve picked three of the most popular digital nomads spots to help you choose the perfect place for you. I hope you find this fun and learn a bit about yourself and what you’re looking for in a place to live.

Quiz

Question 1: What would be your ideal daytime activity?

a. I’d love to hop on a boat for a day trip to go snorkeling in azure waters.

b. I want to get out on a lake. Maybe one day swimming, another kayaking, or another SUP. I love the calm and tranquillity of a lake.

c. I would love to go horseback riding along the beach at sunrise.

Question 2: How would you like to keep fit?

a. Surfing! There’s no greater feeling than catching a wave, and it’s great for strength and balance.

b. Hiking! My own two feet, a gorgeous nature trail, and spectacular views, enough to make you forget you’re even exercising.

c. Yoga! Please give me a beautiful, relaxing yoga retreat to recharge.

Question 3: What local dish would you like to try?

a. Chifrijo — rice and beans topped with fried pork, avocado, pico de gallo, chimichurri, and lime

b. Tostadas — a fried tortilla served with guacamole, salsa, or black bean paste and topped with cheese, cilantro and onions.

c. Rondón- a creamy coconut seafood stew made with chili peppers, root vegetables, and everything that lives in the sea!

Question 4: What would local tipple would you like to try?

a. Chili guaro — shot of sugarcane spirit mixed with tomato juice, lime, and hot sauce!

b. Cusha -so this bad boy is basically moonshine, a home-brewed corn-spirit for the brave.

c. Macau- a white rum cocktail with lemon or guava juice.

Question 5: Choose an excursion

a. Head to a local wildlife reserve to spot some armadillos, anteaters, monkeys, coatis, and multiple species of bird.

b. Pay a visit to a colourful handicraft market in a local Mayan town.

c. Seeing an active volcano complete with tours to see underground lava and bat caves.

Question 6: What’s your favourite thing about living abroad?

a. I love seeing the local wildlife, going out in the jungle, and spotting something unique is the best feeling in the world.

b. I’m all about being in nature, beautiful scenery, lakes, and mountains that sing to my soul.

c. I like meeting new people, enjoying the local party scene, and joining a pub crawl or two!

Bonus Question (Deduct a point for the one you choose) Which one is a deal-breaker for you?

a. Expensive food at the supermarket.

b. Precarious roads and car sickness.

c. Frequent power outages and blackouts.

Results

Now tote up your scores!

If you got:

Mostly A you got SANTA TERESA, COSTA RICA

A gorgeous, laid back coastal town for beach bums, nature lovers and surfers. It’s a surfers paradise from gentler beginners waves at Playa Hermosa to more powerful waves for the seasoned surfer at Playa Santa Teresa. Chose to chill on the white sand beaches, pop over to Tortuga island for a spot of snorkelling or head out for a wildlife adventure at the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve. This place has a little bit of everything.

Mostly B you got LAGO DE ATITLAN, GUATEMALA

An incredible endorheic lake set in a volcanic basin in the highlands of Guatemala. This beautiful Lake is perfect for lovers of adventure and nature alike. There are hikes galore, for spectacular views of the lakes and their surrounding villages and volcanoes, do a sunrise hike to the “Indian Nose” viewpoint. For culture lovers, don’t forget to visit Chici market to peruse local pottery, hand-woven textiles, and traditional clothing. And of course, don’t forget to get into the Lake itself for a swim or a paddleboard!

Mostly C you got SAN JUAN DEL SUR, NICARAGUA

Colourful and fun! The town is dotted with murals and bright colours that reflect the party atmosphere. San Juan Del Sur is known for “Sunday Funday,” a pool party pun crawl. Suppose you prefer the quieter side to life, then there plenty of yoga classes and retreats for you to chill out at as well as the beach of course. If you’d like a balance, there are always catamaran rides and cocktails! Nicaragua is a great budget destination in Central America, and many travelers refer to it as “Costa Rica 20 years ago”.

Final Thoughts

All three places offer unique nature, fun activities, and fabulous food. I would challenge anyone not to enjoy themselves in tropical Central America.

Of course, these aren’t the only options; there are so many beautiful places in Central America to travel to and to live in. These are examples to think about what’s important to you in terms of activities, food, and nightlife, to name a few.

If you would like to look at these places in more detail and have access to all sorts of metrics to compare locations, I highly recommend the Nomad List website.

Nomad List — Best Places to Live for a Digital Nomad

Or you can read more in 'The Lonely Planet -Central America Guide' (affiliate link)

I hoped you enjoyed the quiz and had fun!

This story was originally published on Medium

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Georgina Nelson. Traveller. Writer. Photographer. Yoga teacher.

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