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My relocation tours vs those to other countries in the region
When I started offering relocation tours to Costa Rica in 1998 nobody was doing similar tours to Costa Rica, not to mention other countries in Latin America. Now there are retirement tours to Ecuador, Nicaragua, Mexico and Panama. Over the last couple of years I have had many clients who […]
The all-over-the map syndrome among potential retirees
The term all over the map is defined as a scattered approach to something. This definition is really applicable when referring to many of those who have done research about relocating to Costa Rica. Most often people get on the Internet and read everything they can about moving here and […]
A healthy and fun way for expat retirees to get exercise
Anyone knows that exercise is important as we age. In Costa Rica there many opportunities to stay fit. Gymnasiums and swimming pools abound as well as other exercise venues. Probably most enjoyable way to learn about the county’s culture and combine exercise, is dancing. Dancing burns between 200 and 400 […]
Future expat retirees should be aware of Costa Rica’s 70 years of peace
On December first Costa Rica celebrated the 70th anniversary of the abolition of its armed forces. Costa Rica is one of the few countries in the world that doesn’t have an army. This is quite an accomplishment when one looks at what is happening in the rest of the world. Because Costa […]
Chifrijo for Expat Retirees
One way retired expats can experience Costa Rican culture is by eating the local foods. Most every expat has tried gallo pinto which is a popular rice and bean-based dish and the national breakfast staple. Chifrijo is another Costa Rican delight that has an interesting story behind it. This local […]
A Clean Well Lighted Place for a Drink
Prologue: This is one in a series of articles that I have been posting on my blog. Because of Michael Miller’s outstanding work I feel necessary to including his articles periodically, especially because of their graphic description of places in and around San José. Unfortunately, the downtown area has been […]
Expatriate retirees have to be careful when considering cosmetic surgery in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a popular destination when it comes to health tourism. People from all over the world flock here for joint replacements, cosmetic dentistry (Implants) and plastic surgery. Regarding the latter, both female and male expat retirees can indeed find the “fountain of youth” while living here. Most of […]
There is a lot to do to stay busy in Costa Rica
As I have stated repeatedly in prior articles, retired expats and others have no excuse for being bored in Costa Rica. The country offers year-round outdoor and indoor activities for everyone. Below are some examples. Oktoberfest: As most people know Oktoberfest is the world’s largest beer festival Held annually in […]
Costa Rica: Still One Of The Best Countries In The World For Seniors
Whenever I see excellent information I post hit on this blog. I feel it is my responsibility to spread the word about all of the incredible things Costa Rica has to offer as the world’s best retirement destination. Come test drive and sample the country on one of my monthly […]
Costa Rica’s First Water Park
I just came across a story on line that inspired me to write this article about Costa Rica’s original water park, Ojo de Agua. When I moved to Costa Rica in 1980 things were really different than they are now: there were less people, automobiles and development. Expats who live […]