Costa Rica has hundreds of interesting year-round activities for keeping busy and happy. There are always things to do throughout the country, especially in the Central Valley and around San José. A number of events are free or very affordable, which should please retirees who want to stretch their money. […]
On my monthly relocation tours my clients inevitably ask me questions about local foods. I explain to them that in additional tico staples like gallo pinto (rice and beans and spices), there is a whole gamut of international cuisine available here of which pizza is the most popular with both […]
In 1992 the Costa Rican government did away with the pensionado law which enabled those who qualified to import a car and house hold goods tax free. Good news for future expats! Costa Rica’s president, Rodrigo Chaves, just signed the regulations for Law No. 9996 to attract investors, residents, and […]
Bus travel is both affordable and accessible. Tourists, expat retirees and Costa Ricans can travel by bus to virtually any part of the country. Costa Ricans who cannot not afford an automobile depend exclusively on the country’s many bus lines to be able to travel to and from their jobs. […]
I can assure you we feel much more confident in making our decision to move to Costa Rica. If you are at all considering seeing the real Costa Rica with an intention of perhaps moving there, Christopher Howard’s tour is a most. Clear picture of very desirable places in his […]
Low cost of living, beautiful landscapes, and good weather.
With endless stretches of stunning coastline, luscious rainforests, majestic mountain ranges, and volcanoes, Costa Rica offers breathtakingly beautiful scenery, but that’s not the only reason why expats love it. Achieving a second place in InterNations “best places for expats”, Costa Rica offers a high quality of life and a peaceful, […]
For over the last 30 years I have been successfully helping expats move to Costa Rica. About forty percent who move here, return home. There are a variety of reasons—among them the Spanish language, adjusting to the culture, sickness, missing family in their home countries, or in many cases nostalgia. […]
During the 43 years, I have resided here I have made a good number of friends from Canada. Most come here because of the country’s year-round climate. While Canada is blessed with nice summer weather in most places, winters are downright cold! In fact, all of my Canadian friends become […]
Few people know that Friday, October 14th , is World Egg Day. Eggs have often been demonized, but nothing could be farther from the truth. Below are some of the nutritional and health benefits eggs provide. Eggs provide biotin for the organism which can improve a person’s hair, skin and […]
