At the beginning of the year, online magazine International Living named Costa Rica as the best place to retire abroad in its Annual Global Retirement Index. Now, the country is included in their list of “5 Best Places to Retire on $30,000 a Year.” (Christopher Howard’s response: Actually the cost […]
Due to the growing current political division in the United States many are choosing to relocate abroad. One of the most popular countries among expats is Costa Rica. When president Trump was first elected people were saying, “I am going to move to Canada or Costa Rica.” Well as it […]
Alcoholism is a serious problem among some Costa Ricans and expats here. Unfortunately, as many ticos say, “We have a very deeply-rooted guaro (drinking) culture.” This really comes as little surprise since drinking establishments are found on what seems to be almost every street corner. The nation’s main beer company, […]
The Cost of Living in Costa Rica is 23 percent lower than in United States according to Numbeo A lot has been said about the cost of living in Costa Rica, and for the most part we can safely say that you can save money on services such as medical […]
I remember when I made my first trip to Grecia over 40 years ago. In those days it was really a slice of paradise. Since Grecia has become a haven for many retirees, I always make it a point to include a visit there during the Central Valley portion of […]
With authoritarianism and proto-fascism on the rise in so many corners of the world, it is heartening to see a country where citizens are still deeply committed to democratic principles. And now its people are in the midst of trying to redefine their politics for the twenty-first century. Over the […]
Over the years I have personally met with three of Costa Rica’s presidents to discuss different expatriate issues. Through the many contacts that I have established over the years I have had access to many of the country’s leaders. Since Costa Rica does not meddle in other country’s affairs, it […]
It’s not surprising that Costa Rica has received another feather in its cap. The country’s impeccable international reputation, natural wonders, unequaled weather, and friendly people have combined to put it a the top of retirement and relocation havens for foreigners. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the country known […]
Before I expound on the subject, it is impossible to compare the whole country of Costa Rica with the city of Medellín. It would definitely be an unfair comparison. A more realistic and objective way to do this is to compare Medellín with Costa Rica’s Central Valley in that they […]
The accolades for Costa Rica just keep coming. First, International Living Magazine named the country the number–one place to retire for 2018. Once again the country was named the happiest in Latin America and one of the happiest places in the world according to the United Nation’s World Happiness Report. […]