Although the pandemic managed to scare some Canadians and keep them from going south, many other were undeterred. Snowbirds and home buyers interested in more exotic locations kept searching for the perfect home south of the border, a home that would provide some much needed respite from the pandemic’s relentless stress and frustration.

So what are Canadians’ most popular home buying destinations in the Americas? Compared to 2015 and 2018, there are some surprising changes at the top, but also destinations that are becoming mainstays.

Here are this year’s key takeaways:

• Mexico and the US remain the most popular destinations in which to buy a second home in the Americas.
• Costa Rica — the third-most sought-after location in 2018 — remains on the podium, solidifying its position as one of the most in-demand tropical location.
• Newcomers Barbados and US Virgin Islands kicked Jamaica and Ecuador out of the top 10 most-desirable locations.
• The newest addition to Canada’s top 30 most searched vacation destinations is Saint Kitts and Nevins.

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