Retiring in Central America offers an appealing mix of low living costs, natural scenery, and expat-friendly communities ideal for an affordable lifestyle.

There's a good reason many Americans consider retiring in the Caribbean. It's warm, beautiful, welcoming, offers modern amenities, is close to home, and much more affordable.

Editor’s note: This article is part of an ongoing series on retiring abroad. To see all the stories in the series, jump to the end. In the hilarious and harrowing 2013 film August: Osage County, ...