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10 tips (bolados) to prevent an accident when driving in the rain
With the onset of the wet season (invierno) around the corner, Costa Ricans, tourists and expat retirees need to exercise extreme caution when driving any vehicle. Following the advice below can help prevent accidents and even the loss of human life. While at the wheel during a rain storm, drivers […]
A lot of activities for expats this weekend
No reason to be bored while living in Costa Rica. Just look at some of the activities enjoyed by Costa Ricans and expats the weekend of May 5-7.. This is a sample of what was available around the country but mostly in the Central Valley. Many activities a Free for […]
Tips for safe ocean swimming in Costa Rica
One experienced Costa Rican lifeguard provided the following list of recommendations when swimming in the ocean:
What is Easter Week like in Costa Rica
The week before Easter Sunday is characterized by many activities that current and future expats should be aware of. Ticos, who can afford to, head for the beach. As a result, the Central Valley resemble one huge “ghost town (pueblo fantasma in Spanish).” It is easier than ever to get […]
A lot for expat retirees to do the weekend of April 1, 2023 and during Semana Santa (Easter Week)
As I have stated repeatedly, almost every weekend there are activities for retirees all over Costa Rica. It seems like there is always something to do in order to stay busy and happy. For example, just look at what I found below. The Expo Birra Costa Rica (birra is slang for cerveza which means beer) or […]
Two of Costa Rica’s cities /towns are listed among the best retirement places in Central America
First, I’d like to point out that Cozumel, Puerto Vallarta and Merida, Mexico made the list but they are not in Central America, because Mexico is considered part of North America. Obviously, the writer from Yahoo News needs to brush up on his geography. Corozal, Belize and Coronado, Panama also […]
Once Again Costa Rica is selected as the happiest country in Latin America
According to the yearly World Report on Happiness, Costa Rica is ranked number 23. Finland was chosen as the happiest country followed by Denmark and Iceland. To nobody’s surprise Afganistan was at the very bottom of the list (the Taliban take over in 2020). By the way, Canada is is […]
Retired expats should not be bored in Costa Rica
Costa Rica has hundreds of interesting year-round activities for keeping busy and happy. There are always things to do throughout the country, especially in the Central Valley and around San José. A number of events are free or very affordable, which should please retirees who want to stretch their money. […]
Pizza-loving expats in Costa Rica
On my monthly relocation tours my clients inevitably ask me questions about local foods. I explain to them that in additional tico staples like gallo pinto (rice and beans and spices), there is a whole gamut of international cuisine available here of which pizza is the most popular with both […]
President signs Law to attract more investors, residents and retirees
In 1992 the Costa Rican government did away with the pensionado law which enabled those who qualified to import a car and house hold goods tax free. Good news for future expats! Costa Rica’s president, Rodrigo Chaves, just signed the regulations for Law No. 9996 to attract investors, residents, and […]