Varginha, Brazil

With a population of just 88,022, this backwater coffee town is a far cry from the glitzy metropolises of Rio and São Paulo. While Varginha boasts a thriving export industry and convenient location, the bureaucratic red tape and persistent UFO tourism are enough to give any transplant a headache. The city's claim to fame is its alleged alien encounter in 1996, which has since spawned a cottage industry of tacky roadside attractions. Those willing to brave the bureaucratic hassles and kitschy extraterrestrial theming may find Varginha's regional economic clout and proximity to Brazil's major hubs appealing, but most urbanites will likely find this small-town coffee hub a poor fit.