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Discover how U.S. companies are saving time, reducing costs, and building high-performing engineering teams through nearshore partnerships in Latin America.
Developers in Latin America work within the same or similar time zones as U.S. teams, enabling real-time collaboration, daily standups, and faster turnaround times.
Explore the benefits of time zone alignment
Companies can save up to 60% on software development costs by hiring in Latin America. These savings come without compromising technical skills or code quality.
Compare software developer salaries in the U.S. and Latin America
Latin America is home to over 1 million skilled developers, many of whom are fluent in English and experienced working in agile environments for global companies.
Learn how Latin American developers work
Nearshoring reduces hiring timelines by giving you access to a pre-vetted pool of engineering talent who are ready to join quickly—often within days.
Nearshore software development is the practice of outsourcing software engineering work to nearby countries in a similar time zone. For U.S. companies, this typically means partnering with developers in Latin America, including Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina.
Unlike offshore outsourcing, which often involves large time zone gaps and cultural friction, nearshoring offers real-time collaboration, stronger alignment, and faster delivery—all at a significantly reduced cost compared to hiring domestically.
Read more about the difference between nearshore, offshore, and onshore outsourcing
How Latin America became a global software development hub
Start by identifying the skills, tech stack, and seniority level you need. Do you need a full team or just to augment your current staff?
Look for providers who pre-vet talent, support legal and compliance processes, and provide integration support—not just resumes.
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Assess both coding proficiency and communication skills. Ensure the developer is comfortable working with distributed teams and your company’s tools.
Use collaborative tools (Slack, Jira, GitHub), conduct thorough onboarding, and set clear expectations and workflows from Day 1.
60% of U.S. tech companies now use nearshore talent to scale faster and reduce costs.
U.S. companies can save up to $70,000 per engineer per year when nearshoring to Latin America.
Nearshore development reduces time-to-hire by 50%, with most roles filled in under 3 weeks versus 6–8 weeks for traditional domestic recruitment.
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Nearshore teams operate in similar time zones, making communication easier. Offshore typically means teams in Asia or Eastern Europe, often requiring asynchronous collaboration.
Most companies save 40–60% in total developer costs compared to hiring in the U.S.
Yes—many specialize in React, Node.js, AWS, Azure, Python, and DevOps tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Not if you partner with a nearshore talent platform like Revelo, which handles contracts, payroll, and compliance.
With pre-vetted candidates, most companies hire in as little as 1-2 weeks max.
Nearshore software development is no longer a cost-saving tactic—it’s a strategic advantage. It allows companies to hire world-class engineers faster, collaborate in real time, and scale flexibly without the challenges of offshore time zones or the costs of domestic hiring.
Whether you're building your first remote team or expanding your engineering capacity, nearshoring to Latin America gives you the best of both worlds: cost-effective talent and seamless collaboration.
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