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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 […]
Like expat retirees the Simpsons discover Costa Rica
In episode 7 of season 32 of the Simpsons the family embarks on an adventure to Costa Rica. They learn first hand the meaning of national moto , pura vida which means pure life — kind of a state of mind and living. Without a doubt this episode is excellent […]
La Zona de los Santos is ‘the place’ for expats to savor Costa Rica’s best coffee
This unique area is located approximately two hours from the center of San José. There are some incredible scenery along the way since the road passes by old homes, coffee fields, verdant pastures and spectacular mountains. La Zona de Los Santos is located at a perfect elevation for producing high-quality […]
Expats retirees should know that traditional tamales are loaded with calories
Once in a while I like to give tips about healthy living in Costa Rica. Tamales are a very popular dish during Christmas festivities in Costa Rica. Ticos love to tamalear or eat tamales and Tamaleadas are gatherings where tamales are consumed. On the average, Costa Ricans put on about […]
A new source of finding entertainment for expat retirees
As I have stated repeatedly in many of my past blogs and columns, “It is very important to stay active while living in Costa Rica.” In the Central Valley there are virtually hundreds of activities from which to choose for staying busy and happy. Some of the venues are even […]