The boom on Costa Rica real estate, and the good life help to make the country like one of the best places for retirees

When you think of people who relocate to Costa Rica, the first thing that comes to mind are people on small budgets or pensions who want to make their money go farther. Most everyone who moves here falls into that category. However, the other day I received an interesting call from one of my oldest friend’s brother.

He lives in Malibu, California and has been retired for around 20 years. He was able to do it because he sold a small company which he owned for several million dollars at the time. Soon after he retired, he purchased a big boat and hired a crew. Then he took his boat to Mexico where he lived the good life for many years. Eventually he got tired of the the lifestyle there and took his yacht to San Diego where he resided before moving to his current home in Malibu.

Although he does have a substantial nest egg, he is growing increasingly tired of the U.S. claims it almost impossible to maintain his lifestyle because of the exorbitant cost of living. Anyway back to our phone conversation. Bob told me that he wanted to check out Costa Rica with the idea of possibly relocation here because he had heard nothing but good things about the country. He asked a lot of questions and I recommend he read the 15th edition my guidebook, “The New Golden Door to Retirement and Living in Costa Rica.” It covers basically everything one needs to relocate here.

I also suggested he take one of my monthly relocation/retirement tours to get an even better idea of what it is like to live here, make some invaluable contacts and to facilitate the whole process of relocating. Bill said he would following my advise and visit Costa Rica by the end of the year whether he takes the tour or not.

Bill is part of a growing number of dentists, doctors, other professionals and well-to-do folks who also find Costa Rica appealing for a variety of reasons. This goes to prove that the country really has something for every lifestyle, taste and budget.