Didn’t we all move to Costa Rica to be happier and not to become a “Nasty Expat”? We all had our own reasons to move here; some of us wanted to retire, others were looking for a change in their boring life. And most of us just wanted a better lifestyle. I have never met […]
You have decided to move to Costa Rica and live that dream you have had for so long. You see yourself sitting on the covered terrace of your incredible new residence, sharing delicious piña coladas and bocas with your great company, as you enjoy the loveliness of nature or an ocean view. Or have a […]
You want to retire in Costa Rica and afraid you won’t have any recreation? Don’t be, there is plenty to do here. Of course, it might take a while to figure out what hobbies you want to have, and if you’re moving to the right area for them. Snow skiing, snowboarding, cave exploring, cliff-hanging, and […]
What’s a perfect expat life you might ask? It is, in my opinion, someone who is happy for having moved to Costa Rica; one who doesn’t find all the faults they can in their new home country and complains all the time. I have identified 7 common barriers to having the perfect expat life we […]
Is Costa Rica your retirement goal? Are you fed up with the cold weather and the rat race, and can’t wait to get to warm Costa Rica, that tropical retirement paradise you’ve been dreaming about for many years. Or maybe you just moved here and you want to enjoy your new life in the sun? […]
Is it possible to retire on social security in Costa Rica and live comfortably? Retirees on U.S. Social Security, or Canadians on the Canada Pension Plan, seem to be attracted to moving to Costa Rica. (I too hate cold winters!) I receive lots of emails from retirees in those two countries asking if they could […]
If you are over 50 years old and move to Costa Rica, there are a few things that you should consider for your retirement dream home before you buy or rent. Some people are still quite fit when they’re 90 years old. Others, as soon as they retire, start having all kinds of medical problems. […]
When moving to Costa Rica, you may not know if you will rent or buy. Is purchasing a house in Costa Rica what you really want? A few will get suckered in by a realtor into buying right away, even when they had planned to rent in the first place. Before you make the commitment […]
When buying a property, it’s like planning a vacation: you want the best quality at the best possible price. Of course, you don’t want to overpay, you want to get a great deal. The best way to get a great deal is to find a motivated property seller. You will need to find property sellers […]