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Costa Rica vs Medellín – Part 2
Before I expound on the subject, it is impossible to compare the whole country of Costa Rica with the city of Medellín. It would definitely be an unfair comparison. A more realistic and objective way to do this is to compare Medellín with Costa Rica’s Central Valley in that they […]
Safety tips for retirees during Easter Week
Easter week is a time for reflection in Costa Rica. But many people to travel to either the beach or mountains with their families. Some even go as far as Nicaragua, Panama, the States or other destinations. Expats also take advantage of this time of year to visit different parts […]
According to realtor.com, retired expats can purchase property in one of the world’s best affordable beach towns
On my monthly Relocation/Retirement Combination Tour one of the areas we visit as part of the due diligence process, is Dominical Beach. In fact, my guests and I spend the night at the beautiful Villas Río Mar resort located just upstream from the town and on the bank of the […]
Costa Rica is still a sure bet for a retirement or vacation home
Costa Rica enjoys a stellar international reputation. You rarely hear anything negative or bad mentioned in the foreign press about the country. Tourists continue to flock here and enjoy the countries natural wonders. Tourism is the motor the fuels foreign real estate investment as is does in others places like […]
San José’s elegant neighborhood springs back to life
Barrio Amón is located in the northeast section of downtown San José and has experienced a resurgence in recent years. The area is very eclectic and filled with colonial architectural gems as well shades of modernity. It was once the neighborhood of choice for the city’s elite. As time passed […]
Another cultural activity expats can enjoy in Costa Rica
Every weekend there is a whole gamut of activities that both those who relocate here and ticos of all ages can enjoy. One such event is the annual Festival Gastronómico La Luz (La Luz Food Fair) in San José’s Barrio Escalante. Fifteen restaurants offering a variety of different cuisine will […]
Few Expat retirees know about Costa Rica’s second language
English is the first thing that usually comes to mind when one thinks of Costa Rica’s second language. Every year more and more Costa Ricans are studying English. Most private and public schools now offer classes in this language. Learning English as a second language definitely makes ticos more employable. For example, […]
More feathers in Costa Rica’s cap
The accolades for Costa Rica just keep coming. First, International Living Magazine named the country the number–one place to retire for 2018. Once again the country was named the happiest in Latin America and one of the happiest places in the world according to the United Nation’s World Happiness Report. […]
International Living finally gets it right by selecting Costa Rica as the best place to retire abroad
For many years International Living and its related services have been considered “the source” for those seeking to live or retire abroad. Recently, they published their 26th Annual Global Retirement Index edition which ranks the top 10 countries for living a happier and healthier life. The ranking is done by a team of […]
Costa Rica (Central Valley) vs Medellín: a difficult comparison
I just read an article posted on the Medellín Guru’s website that compares the city of Medellín, Colombia with Costa Rica. Both are the most desirable relocation destinations in Latin America in my opinion. However, it very difficult to compare a city with a whole country. That’s like comparing apples and oranges. […]