Carazinho, Brazil

This city in the Brazilian heartland offers a modest population of around 58,000, but the reality is a rural economy and a predominantly German-descended populace. Carazinho's main draw is its agricultural focus, with soybeans, corn, and wheat as the major products. However, the city's remoteness - it sits 246 km from the state capital of Porto Alegre - means residents will need to navigate a persistent bureaucratic headache to access services and amenities. With an elevation of 603 meters, Carazinho's climate is temperate, but those seeking an urban, cosmopolitan lifestyle would be better off looking elsewhere.