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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. […]
Costa Rica has a Super Bowl Champion
Few people including expat retirees know that Super Bowl champion Tom Brady and his famous wife, model Gisele Bündchen, have a beautiful hill-top home in Costa Rica. There house overlooks the small town of Santa Teresa on the country’s Pacific Coast. The Brady’s visit their paradisiacal getaway several times a […]