Ok, great. Much as I figured, so far. I knew the dollar exchange rate was good. I was particularly curious as to how Americans were viewed.

Benjammin, when you say Americans are a "novelty," I take it you mean there aren't very many of them in the area?

It looks like the sports have a great deal to offer down there. I'm a very outdoors kind of guy, so much of the adventuring sounds particularly appealing.

Thanks everyone, for the input. Keep it coming!