As I have stated repeatedly in prior articles, retired expats and others have no excuse for being bored in Costa Rica. The country offers year-round outdoor and indoor activities for everyone. Below are some examples. Oktoberfest: As most people know Oktoberfest is the world’s largest beer festival Held annually in […]
Whenever I see excellent information I post hit on this blog. I feel it is my responsibility to spread the word about all of the incredible things Costa Rica has to offer as the world’s best retirement destination. Come test drive and sample the country on one of my monthly […]
I just came across a story on line that inspired me to write this article about Costa Rica’s original water park, Ojo de Agua. When I moved to Costa Rica in 1980 things were really different than they are now: there were less people, automobiles and development. Expats who live […]
Part 3: Health Care In the first two parts of this series I compared the lifestyle and cost of living in both countries. In this installment I will address their respective healthcare systems. Good quality medical care is of paramount importance when choosing a country in which to relocate; in […]
Cost of Living The cost of living in a particular country is in many cases the most important factor people consider when moving abroad. More often than not, they will select one country over another because it is more affordable or it offers more perqs. However, smart retirees should take […]
I have lived in Central America for almost 40 years and have had ample opportunity to observe expat retirement trends. During that time I have written retirement guides about Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua, all of which have been best-sellers at one time or another. I have also discussed the […]
North Americans have been flocking to Costa Rica for more than 30 years, attracted by the tropical climate; low cost of living; top-notch, affordable medical care; bargain real estate; and natural beauty. I love Costa Rica. You can kick your shoes off on white-sand beaches, hike through lush lowland jungle or […]
Recently, a new company was founded in Costa Rica will make it easier for transporting cargo and hauling of all types of items. Do you need to move pets, appliances, furniture, rubble, waste or other things? Alltruck is a new application developed to help you with these tasks. The app […]
Every year thousands of tourists flock to Lake Arenal. This perfect cone-shaped Arenal Volcano is one of the main attractions in addition to a whole gamut of adventure sports and numerous hot springs. When there are no clouds, the volcano is an imposing and breathtaking sight rising high above the […]
by Michael Miller Many times I will tell visitors to Downtown San José, that they should take a walk through a neighborhood that was once the most prestigious in all of Costa Rica. That neighborhood is Barrio Amon. There are a number of worthwhile things that you will discover on […]
