Is Colombia the Next Great Opportunity Or a Risk to Your Life?

Is Colombia the Next Great Opportunity Or a Risk to Your Life?

Author: Josh Linnes September 30, 2016 Duration: 1:16:42

Colombia has achieved peace and is increasingly regarded as a good place to consider for living and investing.

With such a tumultuous history the question is, is this a good idea?

We speak to Park Wilson co-founder of Viva Tropical about his recent trip to Colombia where he traveled a month with his family.

When he left Panama his current home to visit Colombia, he was seriously considering moving there and now that he is back you can listen to what he thought and if he will indeed leave Panama for Colombia.

Park also discusses investment opportunities, his favorite spots, and the big question on most people's minds, is it safe?

Josh and Park also compare and contrast Colombia to other countries in the Latin Tropics.

Tune in and listen now


There's a certain rhythm to life in the tropics that goes far beyond the postcard images. Viva Tropical is the sound of that rhythm, hosted by Josh Linnes, whose own story began with a surfboard and a one-way ticket to Costa Rica decades ago. This isn't a travel brochure; it's a deep dive into the realities, cultures, and unexpected lessons learned from fully embracing a life under the sun. Josh brings the perspective of someone who has built businesses, navigated real estate from Costa Rica to Panama, and even co-purchased an island, all while staying grounded in the authentic pulse of the region. Each episode feels like a conversation with a well-seasoned friend, one who is as at home in a dugout canoe as on a yacht. You'll hear explorations of local societies, alternative approaches to health and fitness shaped by the environment, and candid discussions about what it truly means to integrate into a new place. The Viva Tropical podcast is an ongoing chronicle of a lifestyle built by choice, full of practical wisdom and compelling stories for anyone who has ever felt the pull of warmer latitudes or simply wonders how a different landscape can reshape a life.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 46

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