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Retirees should know about Costa Rica’s new banknotes
On my monthly relocation tours I am always asked about the different denominations of Costa Rican currency and how to calculate the exchange rate. It is easy to figure out the exact exchange rate by going to: XE Currency Converter USD to CRC The 1 mil bill is about two […]
Not just for the Birds
As many of you know Costa Rica is one of the best spots in the world for bird watching. Birders (pajareros) from all over the world visit the country every year to observe the country’s numerous species of birds. The sound of birds’ chirping, their colorful plumage, the uniqueness of […]
Costa Rica stands out in its fight against corruption
For the last couple of months I have written about the country’s effort to contain the Corona Virus. As of Friday June 26 there have been a little over 2,000 cases with about half having recovered and only 12 deaths. B utwe are not out of the woods yet. Tourism […]
One Important Reason Costa Rica Is A Better Retirement Choice Than Panama
After the U.S. pulled out of Panama on December 31, 1999 a gap was left in the country’s economy. One of the ways the Panamanian government tried to compensate for the loss of U.S. revenue was to try and attract foreign retirees by offering them a whole slew of incentives […]
In hard times Costa Rica demonstrates it resilience and ingenuity
The crisis caused by the coronavirus has hit Costa Rica’s fragile economy really hard, especially the tourism sector. In response the government has come up with an ambitious plan to raise hemp and medical marijuana to try and heal the country’s economic woes. Other counties that have invested in the […]
Costa Rica is more developed than most so-called developed nations
Let’s look at why this statement is true. In most cases a developed country is synonymous with its military and economic power. The latter seems to be the criteria used for drawing the line between developed nations and those which are in the process of developing, or as they are […]
10 Most Spectacular Places in Costa Rica
Size doesn’t necessarily matter when it comes to aesthetics, and the beautiful country of Costa Rica is a major testament to this. Like other small-sized countries such as Austria, Norway, and Vietnam, Costa Rica is a relatively small nation in terms of land mass but blessed with numerous beautiful sites […]
Where to retire after the current Crisis?
It comes as no surprise that numerous travel Publications such as Condé Nast have singled out Costa as one of the places to vacation once the virus subsides. Costa Rica is expecting an onslaught of potential retirees and tourists because of its effective response to the coronavirus pandemic. Both the […]
Costa Rica is keeping covid-19 under control, say World Economic Forum
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff and wire services The first confirmed case of the covid-19 coronavirus in Latin America was diagnosed in Costa Rica, a nation of 5 million people that have just over one doctor per thousand people, said the World Economic Forum, WEF, in its report. According […]
A new commuter train in the Central Valley for Costa Ricans and retired expats
Many cost conscious expat retirees never purchase an automobile in order to save money while living here. Thus, they depend heavily on public transportation such as buses, taxis and Uber to economize. Good news! As I have alluded to in previous articles the government plans to construct an electric train […]