Ubatuba, Brazil

With a population of just 47,398, Ubatuba is a sleepy beach town masquerading as a tourist hotspot. While the city boasts over 100 beaches and a tropical rainforest climate, the reality is a persistent bureaucratic headache - nearly 83% of the municipality is designated as protected Serra do Mar State Park, making any kind of development a complex and frustrating process. And with rainfall averaging a staggering 2,520 millimeters per year, residents can expect to be soaked on a regular basis. Ubatuba may be the "Surf Capital of São Paulo State," but for most, the relentless rain and red tape make this coastal enclave better suited for short-term visitors than permanent relocation.