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Costa Rica’s high vaccination rate is another factor future retirees should take into account
Costa Rica has one of the highest longevity rates in the world due to its affordable private and public health care systems. The country is now ranked 12th worldwide and 8th in Latin Ameriaca with respect to vaccination against covid-19. Ahead of Costa Rica are only Israel, South Korea, the […]
In search of a dream — my move to Costa Rica
When I tell people that I have lived in Costa Rica for 42 years, they inevitably ask me, “What brought you here in the first place.” I begin by telling them that my dream to live in paradise began as an undergraduate at U.C.L.A. when I was awarded a scholarship […]
Who should not move to Costa Rica?
After helping thousands of Americans and Canadians relocate to Latin America over the last 35 years through my guidebooks and relocation tours, I have observed those who are the best candidates for living successfully abroad. Don’t move to Costa Rica if… you expect everything to be like the U.S. you […]
El Río Tárcoles offers an exciting adventure for expat retirees
As I have mentioned in prior articles there is a lot to see and do once you relocate to Costa Rica. The Río Tárcoles is just one example. The Tárcoles River flows from the Central Valley through the coastal mountains and eventually drains into the Gulf of Nicoya. Unfortunately, the […]
Does Costa Rica have the death penalty?
I am often asked by those who want to relocate to Costa Rica if there is a death penalty (La pena capital or La pena de muerte). Costa Rica abolished its death penalty in 1877 and was one of the countries that banned capital punishment in 1882 by Article 45 […]
Costa Rica’s 200th Independence Day Celebration continues with a very special honor
The whole world knows about Costa Rica’s stellar reputation and enduring democratic tradition. On September 15th this unique country will celebrate its 200th anniversary. In the past I have alluded to Costa Rica as an example of sanity in a world of convulsion when compared to other nations. Rarely does […]
Future expats don’t need therapy, they just need to move to Costa Rica
Wellness tourism (turismo de bienestar in Spanish) is growing, especially after over the pandemic that has lasted almost two years. Costa Rica is considered the perfect sanctuary for participating this type of activity since it offers a backdrop of incredible scenery, paradisical warm-water beaches, numerous hot springs, volcanic spas, wellness therapies […]
Costa Rica is Fantasy Island for some expats
Airing from 1978 to 1984, Fantasy Island was a television starring Ricardo Montalbán as Mr. Roarke, the enigmatic overseer of a mysterious island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean, where people from all walks of life could come and live out their fantasies, for a hefty price. His assistant was a dwarf by the name of Tattoo, played […]
Costa Rica’s special 200th Independence Day Celebration
Retired expats should know its importance On September 15th Costa Rica will be holding a special bicentennial celebration. Costa Rica gained independence on September 15, 1821, as a result of the Mexican War of Independence that lasted from 1810 until 1821. The country never had to fight for its independence, […]
Costa Rica’s beach living vs. the Central Valley for living
Very important to keep in mind when choosing where to live Beach Living Costa Rica has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. When the country is mentioned most people visualize themselves sitting on a paradisaical beach sunbathing and sipping on an exotic beverage. While this scenario is […]