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Panama vs. Costa Rica: The Real Scoop II
Cost of Living The cost of living in a particular country is in many cases the most important factor people consider when moving abroad. More often than not, they will select one country over another because it is more affordable or it offers more perqs. However, smart retirees should take […]
Panama vs. Costa Rica: The Real Scoop
I have lived in Central America for almost 40 years and have had ample opportunity to observe expat retirement trends. During that time I have written retirement guides about Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua, all of which have been best-sellers at one time or another. I have also discussed the […]
Costa Rica—The World’s Best Retirement Haven
North Americans have been flocking to Costa Rica for more than 30 years, attracted by the tropical climate; low cost of living; top-notch, affordable medical care; bargain real estate; and natural beauty. I love Costa Rica. You can kick your shoes off on white-sand beaches, hike through lush lowland jungle or […]
A new service to benefit both ticos and expats
Recently, a new company was founded in Costa Rica will make it easier for transporting cargo and hauling of all types of items. Do you need to move pets, appliances, furniture, rubble, waste or other things? Alltruck is a new application developed to help you with these tasks. The app […]
Is it really safe to live in the Lake Arenal area?
Every year thousands of tourists flock to Lake Arenal. This perfect cone-shaped Arenal Volcano is one of the main attractions in addition to a whole gamut of adventure sports and numerous hot springs. When there are no clouds, the volcano is an imposing and breathtaking sight rising high above the […]
Hand Painted Tiles of Barrio Amon
by Michael Miller Many times I will tell visitors to Downtown San José, that they should take a walk through a neighborhood that was once the most prestigious in all of Costa Rica. That neighborhood is Barrio Amon. There are a number of worthwhile things that you will discover on […]
The Association of Residents of Costa Rica’s (ARCR) seminar vs International Living’s Conference
* A special to Live in Costa Rica’s blog by a guest contributor The goal is of this article is to prove cold-hard facts that demonstrate why the ARCR’s monthly seminar is far superior to International Living’s Costa Rica Conference. It is incumbent upon this writer to provide objective information […]
An ER room in the U.S. vs. a Costa Rican ER Room
I just spent three weeks in Washington State visiting my sister. A few days after I arrived I fell ill with an intestinal malady. I tried to treat the problem myself with Pepto Bismol, a lot of Gator Aid and a bland diet but my condition only got worse, so […]
According to International Living Magazine Costa Rica Among the Best Places to Retire on $30,000 yearly
At the beginning of the year, online magazine International Living named Costa Rica as the best place to retire abroad in its Annual Global Retirement Index. Now, the country is included in their list of “5 Best Places to Retire on $30,000 a Year.” (Christopher Howard’s response: Actually the cost […]
Current U.S. Presidential administration is driving some to Costa Rica
Due to the growing current political division in the United States many are choosing to relocate abroad. One of the most popular countries among expats is Costa Rica. When president Trump was first elected people were saying, “I am going to move to Canada or Costa Rica.” Well as it […]