273: Paraguay Tour Breakdown
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A Visit to a Guinness World Record-Winning Forest Plantation in Paraguay
The hosts recount their visit to a forest plantation in Paraguay, which recently set a Guinness World Record for having the largest natural logo. They describe their journey through the plantation, witnessing the measuring process, attending a celebration party, and learning about timber plantations.
TODAY'S EPISODE ABOUT PARAGUAY
- Learn about my “hub and spoke” model for touring a country for the first time.
- Hear about a little mishap with our room upon arriving in Villa Rica and how I turned that into an excuse to have an incredible meal.
- Listen to me describe our tour of a timber plantation, which included seeing a Guinness World Record-holding marvel!
- I describe my visit to an exclusive German-speaking community (you read that right) in the middle of Paraguay!
- Hear another of my tales of travel mishaps - this one involving my attempts to pay a Paraguayan cabbie.
- Learn how Paraguay has leveraged its hydroelectric power, not just to provide electricity for its own people but also by selling power to neighbouring Brazil. Brilliant!
- I explain how the cheap electricity available in Paraguay has led to a boom in Bitcoin mining in the country - a unique potential area of investment to keep an eye on.
- Listen to me break down several of the exciting real estate investment opportunities I got to check out there. While I can’t advise anyone to act just yet, there are definitely some projects to keep an eye on.
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That wraps up my recap of my first time in Paraguay. As you can see, when I visit a country like this, I am there as much more than simply a tourist. Rather, I see myself as the first boots on the ground for any of my listeners or clients who might have an interest in pursuing residency or investments in that particular country. I really enjoyed the country and saw a lot of potential investment opportunities there. Be sure to bookmark our website, ExpatMoney.com and sign up for our newsletter to get a ton of content about Paraguay in the coming months.Mentioned in this episode:
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Into The Amazon—Then Straight To The Beach
This year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil.
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