No reason to be bored while living in Costa Rica. Just look at some of the activities enjoyed by Costa Ricans and expats the weekend of May 5-7.. This is a sample of what was available around the country but mostly in the Central Valley. Many activities a Free for […]
One experienced Costa Rican lifeguard provided the following list of recommendations when swimming in the ocean:
The week before Easter Sunday is characterized by many activities that current and future expats should be aware of. Ticos, who can afford to, head for the beach. As a result, the Central Valley resemble one huge “ghost town (pueblo fantasma in Spanish).” It is easier than ever to get […]
As I have stated repeatedly, almost every weekend there are activities for retirees all over Costa Rica. It seems like there is always something to do in order to stay busy and happy. For example, just look at what I found below. The Expo Birra Costa Rica (birra is slang for cerveza which means beer) or […]
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 […]
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. […]
Some excerpts from QCosta Rica Costa Ricans, tourists, retirees, and other expats have always loved Costa Rica’s famous Imperial which is basically synonymous with Costa Rica. It can even be found outside Costa Rica in countries like the United States. The beer’s popular logo adorns a variety of objects like […]
Over the last years, I have always strived to provide the best possible information and advice for those who relocate to Costa Rica. Many who move here are retired with too much spare time on their hands and nothing to do to keep busy. Instead of finding constructive activities in […]
As I have mentioned in prior articles there is a lot to see and do once you relocate to Costa Rica. The Río Tárcoles is just one example. The Tárcoles River flows from the Central Valley through the coastal mountains and eventually drains into the Gulf of Nicoya. Unfortunately, the […]