On my monthly relocation and retirement tours I am asked repeatedly about what Baby Boomer retirees and others do to keep busy. Good news! There are hundreds of activities from which to choose to keep busy and happy in Costa Rica. I find myself writing a lot about this subject.

Costa Rica is a nature lover’s paradise. So, those who love the outdoors will never be bored. You have come to the right place. We have everything from bird watching to active sports like surfing. I have a whole chapter in my best selling guidebook (The New Golden Door to Retirement and Living in Costa Rica), about how to stay busy in Costa Rica.The book even talks about indoor activities such as bridge clubs, political clubs, computer clubs, volunteer teaching and a whole lot more.

The Internet is another way to stay busy. Most expats are connected to the web and take part in Cost Rica forums and newsgroups. Many start on-line diaries or blogs to share their experiences in Costa Rica with others. Some even start web-based businesses which they operate from Costa Rica. The Internet enables foreigners to stay in contact with their friends and relatives who live in other countries and makes the world a whole lot smaller.

There are also a significant number of Baby Boomers who build hobby websites. Some even put videos about their experiences in Costa Rica to help others who are thinking about making the move. This information is very useful but a lot of the people behind these hobby sites have only lived here a short time and only have a superficial understanding of the language and culture. So, take a lot of what they have to say with a grain of salt. When looking for accurate information about the country, look at time-tested sites put up by those who have lived in the country for many years and who truly understand the people, language, culture and long-term challenges faced by foreigners.