Moving to Costa Rica is a life-changing decision for many expats and retirees looking for a new adventure, a slower pace of life, or simply a tropical paradise to call home. While the natural beauty, friendly people, and appealing cost of living are huge draws, making the move and settling […]
Yes! I know many foreigners who are doing it. The most important factor in living on a low budget is knowing how to do it. Numbeo is the world’s largest cost of living database. It collects crowd-sourced data that accumulates into insights into various aspects of life in different cities […]
Costa Rica’s traffic police (tráficos) report that they issue about 1500 tickets (partes) year for the incorrect use of headlights. Expats and tourists should be familiar with Traffic Law Article 103 which states the following: Good news! Having a drivers licence with you may not be necessary in the future. […]
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 of the most beautiful beaches in the world. When the country is mentioned most people visualize themselves sitting on a […]
Interesting facts about Costa Rica that you might not have known I’ve been living in Costa Rica for over 20 years now, and though I think I’ve seen it all, there’s still stuff that catches me off guard or makes me go “Uh!, that I didn’t know” or “Oh yeah! […]
Christopher Howard has just finished updating the new 19th edition of his 750-page guidebook, “The New Golden Door to Retirement and Living in Costa Rica — the official guide to relocation.” Like all of Howard’s other works, this new edition will by published by his company, Costa Rica Books S.A. The book […]
Gun laws in the United States are a constitutional right. According to the Second Amendment of the United States: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Almost anyone can obtain […]
Buying a home is one of the largest investments you make during your lifetime. Some expats who relocate to Costa Rica choose to become homeowners. Those who are among this group should definitely have full insurance coverage to protect their investment. Let’s see why this so important. Getting over the […]