The Central
Pacific is one of Costa Rica’s jewels and perfect for retirement. It extends from Puntarenas in the north to
the Barú River in the south. The closest and most accessible
beaches to San José are found in this area. The beaches are
sunny year-round, the weather is hot and the ocean warm.
Whether you want to retire or just live in a tropical
paradise, the Central Pacific Coast has something for your retirement dreams. Some of the outdoor activities the
area offers are: golfing, sport fishing, yachting, canopy
tours, river rafting, parasailing, hang gliding, mountain
biking, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, bird watching and a
lot more. There are even places to study Spanish and
practice yoga in this area.
Here is one retiree’s take on the Central Pacific: "It was
our experience that the west coast was very much like where
we came from San Diego, California. The ocean was similar to
that of California (but warmer). There has been a lot of
American-style investment here. Prices, as you’d expect, are
higher as you get closer to the water."
Saturday: Day 1 - Arrive in San Jose. Our staff will
meet you at the airport and transport you to the
Torremolinos Hotel.
Sunday: Day 2 - A buffet breakfast at the hotel. Then
a 7:30 departure on our retirement/relocation tour
for Costa Rica's gorgeous Central Pacific area. On the way
you will receive a packet of materials and will be given
orientation/mini seminar about the tour. Christopher will
narrate and make comments about all of the points of
interest along the way.
We will then pass through the beautiful mountain town of
Atenas which has one of the best climates in the world
according to Natioaal Geographic we will then cross Costa
Rica's coastal mountain range and descend into the lowlands.
There are breathtaking views along the way where you can see
both the Central Valley and Pacific Ocean. Once in the
lowlands we will stop in the agricultural town of Orotina at
a typical Costa Rican restaurant for refreshments.
We will make a stop to visit the Herrudura Plaza, the Supermarket and several properties in the area and then lunch or cocktail depending on time at the Hook Up marina restaurant. After, on to the five star Marriott Los Sueños resort marina and golf course, then we head on to our hotel in the Quepos/Manuel Antonio area. On the way we will pass by Jaco Beach know for its long beach and good night life and retirement opportunities.
Next comes the famous surfing town of Hermosa Beach, the fast-developing retirement area of Esterillos area, the town of Paritta, Palo Seco Beach and finally to Quepos where we will check into our hotel and then have lunch near the water.
After lunch we will have an orientation about retirement
opportunities in the area what we are going to see and do
during the next couple of days. Then we will make an
introductory visit to Manuel Antonio Park. We will then go
back to the hotel.
Around 5 PM we will journey to the Hotel Mariposa for
cocktails and to view one of the most incredible sunsets in
the world. You won't believe your eyes and will want to retire there on the spot! Dinner will be at the hotel
and prepared by chef Andy.
Monday: Day 3 - Breakfast at the hotel and continue a tour of the town
Quepos and talk about more retirement options in the area.
The Quepos and adjoining Manuel Antonio area is one of the
country’s most popular tourist destinations, popular for retirement and offers some of the most beautiful beach
resorts in the world. Few other places in Costa Rica offer
so much in one spot. You will find endless activities to
keep you busy in this quaint beach town. Some of the areas
most prominent features are white sand, paradise - like
beaches, beautiful hidden coves, abundant wildlife, good
nightlife, fine cuisine, unforgettable sunsets from many
vantage points and even a chance to mingle with the
Hollywood crowd at a five-star hotel.
The area offers other activities to keep you busy and happy
during your retirement such as rafting on either the
Naranjo or Savegre rivers, horseback riding, four-wheeling,
hiking and canopy tours in the incredible mountains that
serve as a backdrop to the area. Most foreigners live in
and around the town of Quepos and along the road leading to
Manuel Antonio National Park, just a few kilometers south
and over the hill. The park is nestled on some 682-plus
hectares of land. The park receives more visitors than any
other park or reserve in the country. If you are a nature
lover you can always explore the national park or go to one
of its pristine white-sand beaches that slope down from
tropical forests into the clear blue waters of the Pacific
Ocean. The park teems with paradisiacal flora and fauna.
Downtown Quepos is a charming beach community surrounded by
forested hills facing the Pacific Ocean. It is replete with
bars, boutiques, eateries, a mini-bookstore, good nightlife
and a whole lot more to keep local foreigners entertained
has everything for your retirement needs. Quepos is also
known for its sport fishing scene and is the site of several
yearly tournaments. Hotels, businesses and even an old
airplane converted into a restaurant are scattered around
the hills and line the highway between Quepos and Manuel
Antonio. Many of the hotels are situated on large properties
that extend into the forest. It comes as no surprise that
the area’s beauty, popularity and abundant activities have
made real estate very expensive. Land prices are high due to
the popularity of the area. Nevertheless people do choose
this area fo retirement.
The infrastructure is good here with a public hospital, an
airport for small planes and limited docking facilities.
Construction of a new 200- slip $11 million marina is
underway.
From Quepos we will gradually work our way up the coast to
our hotel in Jaco beach. On the way we will visit Manuel
Antonio Heights in the foothills to the north of Quepos.
It is one of the most unique and affordable projects in the
country where you may find the retirement home of
your dreams. The views will take your breath away.
We will also visit beautiful Palo Seco Beach. This area is
just starting to boom partially because it was always off
the beaten path for many years with Jacó and Quepos getting
being much more in the spotlight. But now all of that has
changed. It is now a another great retirement option.
We will check into our hotel and then go to lunch.
After lunch we will have activities to keep you busy you
will also have time to enjoy the beach.
Dinner will be in Jaco beach or nearby Play Hermosa.
Jacó is conveniently located just 72 miles or about two
hours from San José. This Key-West-like town is a very
popular weekend retreat with ticos and tourists. A growing retirement community can also be found here. Jacó is by
far the most developed beach town in the Central Pacific
region and has excellent tourist infrastructure. An eclectic
mixture of foreigners and locals gives Jacó a sort of
cosmopolitan feeling.
Boredom will not be a factor here for those interested in retirement. There are pizza parlors, international
restaurants, handicraft shops, bars, discos and late-night
spot where you can party until the wee hours of the morning.
Water sports, especially surfing and sport fishing, attract
scores of people to the area. You can also explore the
natural wonders of nearby forests on foot, horseback or a
canopy ride through the treetops.
The Jacó community’s new Plaza Coral Mall features 60
stores, a three-screen international movie theater, a food
court and two formal restaurants. The new mall will cater to
both tourists and local residents.
Just two miles down the coast from Jacó lies Playa Hermosa.
Do not confuse this idyllic surf community with the beach
with the same name in Guanacaste. Hermosa (“Beautiful”), as
its name indicates, is protected as a national wild life
refuge. Because of good year-round waves, most people come
to Hermosa to surf. Many international surfing tournaments
are held here every year. However, there is plenty to keep
non-surfers busy, especially at nearby bustling Jacó.
Hermosa is also a prime retirement area and has a
foreign community.
Tuesday: Day 4 - Breakfast and all day touring the
best areas for retirement in and around south of Jaco.
Lunch will be at the Los Suenos Marina
At 5 PM we will venture to beautiful Villa Caletas to see
another breath-taking sunset from a mountain top where you
can view the Gulf of Nicoya and tip of the Nicoya. If
paradise exists, this is IT! Again, you will want to retire here right on the spot after viewing this natural
wonder.
Dinner will be in Jaco or neighboring Hermosa where you will
be exposed to more of Costa Rica's mouth-watering cuisine.
Wednesday: Day 5 - - Breakfast and summary of what
we saw, did the last couple of days and the retirement options in the area. Next we will head north on the
Costal highway or Costanera as it is know in Spanish.
We will stop at the Nativa Resort which looks like something
out of the movie Jurassic park with its lush tropical
vegetation and spectacular views. nativa is the perfect
place to spent your retirement. We will then head to the
Tarcoles River to view the crocodiles. Anyone who wants to
take a swim is welcome.
We will then visit the town Orotina again for a pit stop and
then over the mountains to San José with a stop in la
Garrita area another area where retirees reside.
Thursday: Day 6 - Breakfast at the hotel. At 8:00 the
first day of a highly-informative relocation, living and
retirement Seminar You will hear from some of the country’s
foremost authorities in the fields of real estate, law,
health care, moving, medical care, insurance, learning the
language and more - everything that a person wishing to
relocate to Costa Rica will need to know. A few people who
have moved to and retired in Costa Rica will share their
experiences with you. You will make new friends and begin to
make a network of valuable contacts. A delicious buffet
lunch is included. Happy Hour is scheduled after the
seminar. Free evening.
Friday: Day 7 - Second day of the seminar with lunch
included. You will hear more from the rest of Costa Rica’s
experts including your retirement tour guide, Christopher
Howard.
Surprise group dinner at a local where you will meet and
mingle people who have made the retirement move and
savor more delicious Costa Rican cooking. All of our past
clients really love the activity and especially enjoy being
welcomed into someone's home. It is a real cultural
experience you won't want to miss on this retirement tour,
Saturday: Day 8 - Transportation to the airport
included for the participants on this month’s retirement/relocation
tour..
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