Quiz — Which South American City Would You Live in as a Digital Nomad?

Introduction

South America is a digital Nomad hotspot for a reason, well, not just a reason, a lot of reasons! For nomads who want their fix of unique landscapes from the Atacama Desert in Chile to Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia and, of course, who could forget the Inca Trail in Peru. For nomads who want to dive into the culture, try some fantastic dishes and go to world-famous festivals like the Rio Carnival in Brazil. There are too many reasons to list. South America is one hell of a continent.

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 new thing would you like to learn?

a. I would love to learn how to dance salsa!

b. I would do a cooking course to peruse fresh ingredients at the market and learn all about the local food.

c. I would love to go for a lovely, long day of wine tasting!

Question 2: How would you like to spend your days?

a. Hop in a cable car and enjoy panoramic views of the city below.

b. Basking in the view of the ocean over magical clifftops on a stunning Coastal walk in Miraflores.

c. Soak in an afternoon of culture at the Museum of Fine Arts with works by South American artists and internally famous artists like Van Gogh, Degas, Monet, and Picasso.

Question 3: Which nightlife scene appeals to you?

a. I want to immerse myself in the Latin music scene, dance, and sing all night long!

b. An evening of cocktails and live music!

c. I want to try a little bit of everything! From tango and salsa to reggaeton or electronic music. From small clubs to big ones, I want to sample it all!

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

a. Bandeja Paisa -A dish for the hungry! A humungous tray of rice, ground beef, red beans, chicharron (pork rinds), chorizo, morcilla (blood sausage), fried egg, avocado, arepas, and plantains.

b. Ceviche -the freshest of fresh, raw fish marinated in citrus juices and chili, often served with sweet potatoes and roasted corn.

c. Asado — beef but not just any old beef. It is high quality, grass-fed, distinctly cut steak slow-cooked on an iron grill.

Question 5: What would local tipple would you like to try?

a. Aguardiente — its name translates to “burning water,” so you’ve guessed it, this gives one hell of a punch. This drink is made from sugarcane and has the flavour of aniseed.

b. Pisco Sour — a delicious sweet and sour cocktail made from pisco (a grape brandy), lime juice, sugar syrup, egg white, and Angostura bitters.

c. Give me a deep, plum heavy glass of Malbec red wine.

Question 6: Pick an excursion

a. Guatape — a beautiful little lakeside town with unique architecture and the most colourfully painted house you will ever see in your life.

b. Isla Palomino — head out on a boat to the islands to see local birdlife and sea lions.

c. Iguazú Falls is one of the most famous and incredible series of waterfalls in the world, a Unesco World Heritage Site.

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

a. When crossing the street becomes a dangerous activity.

b. Abandoned pets and feral animals on the streets.

c. When being a tourist makes you a target for petty crime.

Results

Now tote up your scores!

If you got:

Mostly A you got MEDELLIN, COLUMBIA

Time to shake your groove thang in the salsa bars and experience what Latin music and culture have to offer in this bustling city. Offset that hangover with a cup of beautiful Columbian coffee and a big old plate of Bandeja Paisa. Spend days exploring the many Spanish-style plazas or head up in a cable car for a bird’s eye view — a small city with a lot of bite.

Mostly B you got LIMA, PERU

This is the place to go if you’re a foodie, world-renowned restaurants, local dishes and fusion cuisine, the freshest seafood, and intriguing cooking courses, it’s got it all. Enjoy the power of nature as the city perches atop crumbling clifftops overlooking the ocean. It’s also the perfect base for setting off and exploring other parts of Peru.

Mostly C you got BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA

A South American city with a European feel that’s perfect for culture vultures. For those who love to explore museums and galleries by day and indulge in great red steak and even greater red wine by night. The nightlife is varied and vibrant, as are the number of incredible trips out into nature from the city, for example, the stunning Iguaza Falls, to start!

Final Thoughts

All three cities offer a fun and vibrant nightlight, incredible insight into South American culture, delicious food, and access to spectacular nature. You’d be hard-pressed not to have a damn good time in any of these cities!

Of course, these aren’t the only options; there are so many beautiful places in South 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

If you would to read more than check out-'The Lonely Planet -South America Travel Guide' (affiliate link)

I hoped you enjoyed the quiz and had fun!

This story was orginally published on Medium

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

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