Brazil & South America as a Digital Nomad Base: A Practical Alternative to Asia

Many digital nomads start their journey in Asia, but over time face challenges such as difficult time zones, long-term visa uncertainty, and the desire for more stability without losing diversity.
This side event explores Brazil and South America as a realistic long-term base for experienced digital nomads, freelancers, and remote workers—especially those with clients in the US, North America, or Europe.

We’ll discuss:
Time zone advantages and work–life balance
Lifestyle, cost of living, and regional diversity within one country
Long-stay living without constant country hopping
Practical considerations: locations, safety, language, and bureaucracy

Based on 25 years of living in Brazil and extensive travel throughout the country, this session offers a grounded, experience-based perspective rather than theory.