I'm sure every place has it's ups and downs but I can really appreciate this statement and I am in a way quite jealous. I'm sure the way of life you have is a slower-paced and more relaxing one then most find living in a big metropolis.
One of these days, maybe when I retire, I truly wish to disconnect (as much as possible) and just live off of what nature gave us.
I could elaborate on this a bit, if I may:
I'm not retired, still working 5-8 hours a day.
Pros:
-most laws aren't taken serious
-if you don't hit somebody - you can drink and drive
-all policemen love cash
-you can be what you want to be, like being a architect without studying
-employees are cheap
-always warm
-property is cheap in rural areas
-opportunities for self employed when modern knowledge (telecommunication, robotic, mechanic a.o. )
-women are always interested in foreigners
-no racism
Cons:
-most laws aren't taken serious
-to many drunk drivers
-all policemen love cash, also when someone causes YOU trouble, meaning, someone steals from you and police was payed and keeps quit
-you can be what you want to be, like being a architect without studying, no professionals here (Engineers,Architects,Medical) you die in the hospital
-employees are cheap but not qualified or over enthusiastic , even for more payment
-always warm, sometimes too warm
-property is cheap in rural areas, but the roads to get there can be disastrous
-making a living here is hard, you have to be a true professional, because here, nobody is one
-women are looking for a sugar daddy, at the end, you are maintaining a family of 15 or more (they are VERY family orientated)
-no racism, but if you are a foreigner, EVERYTHING is more expensive for YOU, it's called the "precio para gringo".
There is surely more to talk about, just my quick response. Thanks for the interest!