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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 […]
Rental bikes are here to stay (Están para quedarse)
Like many cities around the world, anyone can now rent a bicycle in San José. Soon rent-a-bikes will also be available in the cities of Alajuela, Cartago and Heredia. OMNI is the company behind this venture. It currently has 600 rent-a-bikes and plans to add 400 more in coming months. […]
What is la Catrina?
One of the strongest and most recognizable symbols of Mexico’s “The Day of the Dead” celebrations is the tall female skeleton wearing a fancy hat with feathers. Her name is La Catrina and the essence of her story goes deep into Mexican traditions and roots. Mexicans dress up as “Catrina“, […]
Costa Rica is safe for expats
I have touched on this subject on numerous occasions but once again feel it is import to dispel misconceptions about crime here. The first thing to keep in bear in mind is that NO society is crime free. The good thing is that, as far as violent crime goes, Costa […]
Costa Rica’s rapid transit plan is taking shape
Expat retirees as well as Costa Ricans dread driving in San José, Escazú, Alajuela, Santa Ana, Heredia, Cartago because of heavy traffic. Now there appears to be a solution in sight for reducing the number of cars on the highways. Costa Rica just received a loan for $550 million dollars […]
Expat retirees now have a couple of affordable taxi platforms from which to choose.
One way to save money while living in Costa Rica is to take advantage of the country’s affordable taxis. Many of the clients on my monthly relocation tours (see: http://www.liveincostarica.com/) ask the follow question, “Does Uber exist in Costa Rica? Yes, it does. In fact, the country leads Latin America […]
An Oasis for expats in downtown San José
In the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s San José was the epicenter of entertainment and nightlife for both Costa Ricans and Expats. During those days the expat community consisted of a whole bevy of colorful characters who would gather at the many local watering holes to shoot the breeze, catch […]