Lomas de Zamora, Argentina

Capital City

With a population of just 111,897, Lomas de Zamora is no bustling metropolis. This sleepy suburb south of Buenos Aires has seen a recent real estate boom, but the local bureaucracy remains a persistent headache. The city's industries, ranging from meat packing to plastics manufacturing, provide steady if unexciting work. For those seeking a quieter pace of life in the Buenos Aires region, Lomas de Zamora may fit the bill - but it's hardly an adventurous expat's dream.