Payandé, Colombia

With a population of just 37,496, Payandé is a sleepy Colombian backwater. The Manila tamarind trees may provide some shade, but this is no tropical paradise. The "Madras thorn" is an invasive species, a bit like the persistent bureaucratic headaches you'll face as a foreign resident. And don't expect the locals to welcome you with open arms - the Huastec people historically used this tree's bark and leaves for medicinal purposes, suggesting a cautious, insular culture. If you crave a quaint, authentic Colombian experience, Payandé might fit the bill. But for most expats, the juice won't be worth the squeeze.