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Costa Rica’s 15 National Symbols for expats
Many foreigners who move here know little about Costa Rica’s history or national symbols. Below I have listed the country’s national symbols and the dates that they were officially proclaimed as part of the country’s heritage. The country’s blue, red and white flag became a symbol on September 29, 1849 […]
Future Retirees Should Know That Costa Rica Is The Second Best Destination In The World For Foreign Investment In Tourism
The honors keep piling up for Costa Rica. According to a report from a recent Gallup poll edition and FDI Intelligence, a division of the Financial Times, Costa Rica is considered the second best destination in the world for foreign investment tourism. The study was also based on data from […]
How is a real relocation/retirement tour different than a relocation/real estate tour?
When I started my relocation tours during the early 1990s they were more ‘tourist oriented’ in that they included a visits to the Irazú Volcano and a trip by catamaran to Isla Tortuga among other things. At the request of my clients I began included a sampling of different kinds […]
A hidden gem in the heart of San José
Recently, the British publication, The Telegraph, selected Costa Rica’s Alma de Café as one of the 50 best coffee houses in the world. According to the article, “This establishment resembles an old-world coffee house with its ornate decore and unique ambience.” The Alma de Café is located on the first […]
International Living considers Costa Rica as third-best retirement destination in 2020
In 2018 the publication rated Costa Rica as the best place to retire. Just because the country is ranked third this year instead of first is really no big deal. But the fact that Panama is ranked ahead of us, is absolutely ridiculous. If Panama was better I would certainly […]
The famous keep on coming to Costa Rica
Costa Rica has always enjoyed a stellar reputation with both tourists and expat retirees. In Fact, every year more and more famous singers, actors and celebrities vacation here. The best part of all this is that the country receives a lot of “free” publicity worldwide since the social media goes […]
San Ramón…ni cuerdo (sane)……ni loco (crazy)!!!!!!!!!!
During the 1980s I visited San Ramón for the first time and was not impressed with the place. A lot has changed since then making the town a more desirable and user-friendly place for expat retirees. However, I still consider it to be the ‘backwater” of the Central Valley. In […]
10 good things that happened in Costa Rica during 2019
In order to promote more tourism, the Costa Rican government finally created and will finance a nation lifeguard (guardavidas or salvavidas in Spanish) service. Until now the country’s lifeguards were supported by private donations and organizations. Costa Rica has many pristine beaches but some have large waves and a strong […]
Retirees, who are vegetarians or vegans, can now savor delicious veggie burgers in Costa Rica
Veggie burgers seem to be a new trend among major fast food restaurants. Burger King now offers a veggie burger that is low in calories and packed with real vegetables. And apart from being a healthier alternative to a regular beef burger, it’s also incredibly tasty. Presently, it is only […]
Expats will not be bored in Costa Rica
Below is a list of a few of the many activities that took place on a recent weekend in Costa Rica. More than 300 automobiles were on display at the Classic Car Expo in Escazú. The event was sponsored by the Club de Autos Antiguos de Costa Rica (Antique Car […]