I have lived in the Valle Del Elqui for 5 years now and the only problems have been when I lived near a town. Like you say, there are economic problems in Chile and a lot of problems with drugs which leads to theft. Away from towns and cities, life is peaceful, the local people are very welcoming and very helpful. Speaking basic Spanish ( even badly ) makes things easier, and in my case being married to a Chilena helps when I don’t understand everything 100%. Good luck with the development of the property and your future in Chile.
@@offgridlivingchile I spent Christmas/new year in hospital with Maddie. She’ll be 16 next month and has the ability of a 9 month old baby but understands everything going on. Can you remember coming to our house near Snaith for George’s 1st birthday? He’ll be 19 this May!! Enjoy your lives, stay safe and be happy xx
It is a safe place for me living off grid. I have lived in Chile for over 10 years off grid growing our own food and raising our animals. Freer safer and cleaner than most anywhere else on the planet. Jim
@@Pablosan7 unfortunately the trees on the land are Aromo and there not straight so would be hard to use them but they make good fire wood. It's a shame as there is loads of eucalyptus and pines around which would be great for wood work.
Hi, I am thinking about new life too, but I would like to live near the sea/ocean, are you far from ocean? If you are in south part it looks like its very close.
You should not let your 3 year old roam your land alone. Pumas eat kids here. They are not little kitties they weigh 70kg and they are up in your area too. Be careful and make sure that your son has a dog with him all the time. The Puma will eat the dog first. Jim
The water issue is -- you need to dig a well. Find the trees with tap roots going deepest on your land and get a well digging device to go 100m downward. Services exist in Chile. I have been living in Chile 25 years, and smaller towns is a better idea for me. Be sure the elected town has central plaza and ample shopping to go to when needed. The key to living safely in Chile is select smaller towns to visit and eventually buy a house only within a gated community -- and not far from the center of selected town. Be not far from a major city to go to via bus on the Pacific coast. The town size selected should have 100,000 people living there or even much less. The Chileans are friendly and respect Americans, especially the retired. Do not flash money in the street. Live cheaply and simple lives there. Signed Darrell Parrish
Hello, i also have off grid land in chile(around 50hectares), and I am trying to sell it. Where do you suggest I list it? I am struggling to find any clients for it.
@@emilrijsemus4178 +56 9 4845 5636 bernarda Rojas. Imperio Casa Propiedades. She's based in Santiago but sells land all over Chile. I'm sure it's worth a go mate 👍
You don't need to free range the chickens, just give them a compost system and they'll produce eggs of the same quality. Alternatively you can build a chicken coop on wheels and move it around with electric fencing. I'd recommend the same with pigs if you get some, forest is perfect for them.
The question I will ask is provocative. I am Brazilian. Why does a person, living in a first world country, having access to comfort, infrastructure, health, move to a region that is always problematic, politically unstable, like South America? You have lots of amazing and cheap places in Europe.
@MichaelWatson-oz5ne I got back from Italy last week. I have an Italian passport, but I'm Brazilian. I confess that I envy the quality of life that can be had in small cities in Europe, mainly in Italy. I don't consider Brazil an extremely violent country, but in Europe peace is greater. My idea is to be able to work remotely and have properties that generate income.
Ive been here 19yrs living outside Puerto varas in the woods i feel safer here than i did in Tennessee
@@mlarle me too no issues at all 👍
I have lived in the Valle Del Elqui for 5 years now and the only problems have been when I lived near a town. Like you say, there are economic problems in Chile and a lot of problems with drugs which leads to theft. Away from towns and cities, life is peaceful, the local people are very welcoming and very helpful. Speaking basic Spanish ( even badly ) makes things easier, and in my case being married to a Chilena helps when I don’t understand everything 100%. Good luck with the development of the property and your future in Chile.
Your absolutely right there. I love the campo i hope it always remains a safe place to live
Very worrying to see the forest fires currently in Chile…stay safe everyone 🙏🙏
@@melonycrumpet ye theyve been bad this year we had a huge one just 10 miles from home.
@@offgridlivingchile been thinking about you all
@@offgridlivingchile I spent Christmas/new year in hospital with Maddie. She’ll be 16 next month and has the ability of a 9 month old baby but understands everything going on. Can you remember coming to our house near Snaith for George’s 1st birthday? He’ll be 19 this May!! Enjoy your lives, stay safe and be happy xx
It is a safe place for me living off grid.
I have lived in Chile for over 10 years off grid growing our own food and raising our animals.
Freer safer and cleaner than most anywhere else on the planet.
Jim
Couldn't agree more 👍
@@offgridlivingchile Yep
Estaba buscando un canal chileno que tiene un nombre similar al tuyo pero lo escribí mal y topé con tú canal jaja. Buen canal amigo
Love it mate. Keep the vids simple that way we get to see your progress. It’s awesome lad. People love to see you winning
Such beautiful land! Thanks for showing us.
Thanks for watching 😊
Love to hear your story.
My Beautiful 🇨🇱 Chile
Very proud of you all Scott x
Just watching you and your beautiful family and wonderful friends on Ben Fogle ❤️ 💙 ♥️
Thankyou so much 😊
Can you use the timber on your property for woodworking and building? Love your project!
@@Pablosan7 unfortunately the trees on the land are Aromo and there not straight so would be hard to use them but they make good fire wood. It's a shame as there is loads of eucalyptus and pines around which would be great for wood work.
@@offgridlivingchile to bad, hopefully it’s not too expensive buying some if needed. Here in Greenland it’s super expensive since it’s all imported
Nice place scott... the campo is pretty safe in 🇨🇱. Only any city with more than 40k people has some level of crime.
Thankyou. Yes we feel very safe here no issues at all 😊
Your doing good love xxx
Feliz Navidad from The House of Laws in Leeds aka Simon, Kelly, George and Maddie x
hey guys hope your well
@@offgridlivingchile I really hope you're all safe and not affected by the terrible forest fires? 🙏 Best wishes to everyone xx
How much does about 5 acres cost to buy there.
Around $40k USD
@@offgridlivingchile not bad thank you.
Thanks for sharing, where are you located? how far from the capital?
@@thedykshow thanks for watching. We are 4hrs south of Santiago close to pichilemu
Hi, I am thinking about new life too, but I would like to live near the sea/ocean, are you far from ocean? If you are in south part it looks like its very close.
We are located 15 mins from the beach just 4 hours south of Santiago
You should not let your 3 year old roam your land alone. Pumas eat kids here. They are not little kitties they weigh 70kg and they are up in your area too. Be careful and make sure that your son has a dog with him all the time. The Puma will eat the dog first. Jim
No he's never out of sight but its definitely hard to keep an eye on him. He's a sucker for the outdoors which is great for me. Not seen a Puma yet 😮
@@offgridlivingchile Good man! Jim
The water issue is -- you need to dig a well. Find the trees with tap roots going deepest on your land and get a well digging device to go 100m downward. Services exist in Chile. I have been living in Chile 25 years, and smaller towns is a better idea for me. Be sure the elected town has central plaza and ample shopping to go to when needed. The key to living safely in Chile is select smaller towns to visit and eventually buy a house only within a gated community -- and not far from the center of selected town. Be not far from a major city to go to via bus on the Pacific coast. The town size selected should have 100,000 people living there or even much less. The Chileans are friendly and respect Americans, especially the retired. Do not flash money in the street. Live cheaply and simple lives there. Signed Darrell Parrish
Hello, i also have off grid land in chile(around 50hectares), and I am trying to sell it. Where do you suggest I list it? I am struggling to find any clients for it.
@@emilrijsemus4178 my mother in law sells land/property all over Chile if you want her details let me know 👍
@@offgridlivingchile yes exactly what i need. Please send me her details. Thanks
She's only speaks Spanish mate
@@offgridlivingchile yes me too, can you send the details? What part of chile does she sell?
@@emilrijsemus4178 +56 9 4845 5636 bernarda Rojas. Imperio Casa Propiedades. She's based in Santiago but sells land all over Chile. I'm sure it's worth a go mate 👍
Couldn’t you get/train a guard dog to protect your son and property?
@@Pablosan7 we have 10 street dogs now which is amazing
@@offgridlivingchile cool!!
You don't need to free range the chickens, just give them a compost system and they'll produce eggs of the same quality. Alternatively you can build a chicken coop on wheels and move it around with electric fencing. I'd recommend the same with pigs if you get some, forest is perfect for them.
The question I will ask is provocative. I am Brazilian. Why does a person, living in a first world country, having access to comfort, infrastructure, health, move to a region that is always problematic, politically unstable, like South America? You have lots of amazing and cheap places in Europe.
@MichaelWatson-oz5ne I got back from Italy last week. I have an Italian passport, but I'm Brazilian. I confess that I envy the quality of life that can be had in small cities in Europe, mainly in Italy. I don't consider Brazil an extremely violent country, but in Europe peace is greater. My idea is to be able to work remotely and have properties that generate income.
Can you own guns in Chile?!
with a special schedule that requieres a psychological test, yes you do can own guns in Chile.
you can but isn's easy like usa