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Negative things about the ‘real’ Costa Rica
Since I am in the relocation business I deem it necessary to paint a realistic picture of how things really are here. I try not to sugar coat anything as many retirement organizations and those with a hidden agenda tend to do. Costa Rica’s saving grace is that you never […]
Expat Retirees and Electric Vehicles
One of the guests on my April 2019 relocation/retirement tour asked me many questions about electric vehicles in Costa Rica. At present there are only around 500 electric vehicles in all of Costa Rica. The goal is to have 100 million of these vehicles on the road worldwide by the […]
More Accolades for Costa Rica
Anyone thinking of relocating to Costa Rica will be happy to know that the Good Country International Index rates Costa Rica as the best place among the countries of Latin America. After visiting all of Latin America and living in Mexico and Costa Rica, I couldn’t agree more with the […]
Expat Retirees should know that las “pulpes” continue to survive –barely
In case you don’t know the term “pulpe” is short for pulpería. The latter is a type of traditional mom and pop corner grocery store in Costa Rica. In recent years large supermarket chains like Walmart, MaxiPali, Más por Menos and Automercado, as well as independent supermarkets and mini-supers together […]
More interesting cultural activities for retired expats
As I have alluded to in previous articles, one of largest problems expat retirees are confronted with is what to do with their free time. Fortunately, this should not be an issue when living in Costa Rica. There are literally hundreds of interesting activities for keeping busy while residing here. […]
An alternative or supplement to International Living’s June 2019 Costa Rica Conference
Last week I received an ad announcing International Living’s annual Costa Rica conference. It does not surprise me that they are promoting Costa Rica, given all that the country as to offer as a retirement destination. I know someone who always speaks at International Living’s events. She related to me […]
More beer and less beer belly for expat retirees
We say in jest that beer and soccer are two of the most important things in a Costa Rican man’s life, but not necessarily in that order. There is saying here, “Con cerveza, no hay tristeza” (with beer there is no sadness). Beer is omnipresent in Costa Rica. It seems […]
More ways retired expats can save money in Costa Rica
Americans and Canadians tend to complain about the cost of clothes in Costa Rica. Here are a couple of solutions. I always try to give tips about how to save money in Costa Rica. One way is to find businesses that can repair broken items inexpensively. In the U.S. people […]
Once again Costa Rica is among the happiest countries in the world
In 2008, 2010 and 2016 the Happy Planet Index ranked Costa Rica as the happiest country in the world. There is more good news for the country. This year(2019) another organization, the World Happiness Report, named Costa Rica as the happiest country in Latin America, second happiest in the Americas […]
Why is it necessary for expat retirees to insure their home?
Buying a home is one of the largest investments you make during your lifetime. Some expats who relocate to Costa Rica choose to become homeowners. Those who are among this group should definitely have full insurance coverage to protect their investment. Let’s see why this so important. Getting over the […]