The advantages of living, retiring or investing abroad, By Christopher Howard -- Recently I had the pleasure of leading a group of potential residents on week-long trip around  Costa Rica.  I would venture to say their ages ranged from 45 to 60 years old... >> Read More

Why I live in Costa Rica?, By Jo Stuart - The quality of life is not measured simply by efficiency nor by material things... >> Read More

Our Adventure in Paradise, By Carol Burch - “Oh that’s far too beautiful to be real,” I muttered to myself, while examining the photographs in Christopher Howard’s latest book... >> Read More

Retirement in Costa Rica Is It For You?, By Shirley Miller - There is a great deal of interest in retirement in Costa Rica, and it grows yearly. Would we like to retire in Costa Rica?... >> Read More

How to Get by on a Shoestring in Costa Rica: The Story of Banana Bread Steve, By Christopher Howard - This purpose of this article is to show one person’s resourcefulness and courage in the face of adversity... >> Read More

Opening a Real Estate Company in Costa Rica, By Lester Núñez - I originally came to Costa Rica from Victoria, British Columbia where I was licensed as a broker and worked both residential and commercial real estate sales for over fifteen years... >> Read More

Buying or Building a House in Costa Rica is Different, By Rudy Matthews - Having said that - Should you buy? Absolutely! If you have a serious interest or have definitely already decided to invest in Costa Rica real estate.... >> Read More

Do Not Hesitate to ask Who’s Who in Costa Rica, By Dr, John Williams - When trying to find a competent doctor, lawyer, dentist or other professional in Costa Rica, it’s best to make sure you are in the right... >> Read More

Plastic Surgery in Costa Rica, By Arnoldo Fournier M.D. - Within the American Continent, Costa Rican Cosmetic, Plastic and Reconstructive surgeons, has been more and more recognized... >> Read More

Costa Rica ….. Right Now!, By Barry Strudwich - You’ve heard the buzz about Costa Rica at cocktail parties or on the golf course. Who hasn’t had a friend rave recently about the friendly people and incredible natural beauty... >> Read More

Success Stories in Costa Rica, By Chris Howard - >> Read More

A Trip Through Costa Rica’s Bureaucratic Maze, by Loyd Newton - It's always an adventure in paradise when you have to deal with the bureaucracy in any of it's many forms... >> Read More

Why Belong to ARCR Administration and Association of Residents of Costa Rica?, By Deibem Gómez - >> Read More

Shopping in Golfito, By Martha Bennett - Appliances are very expensive in Costa Rica because of the import tax. Large appliances are half the price in Golfito, comparable to U.S. costs... >> Read More

Costa Rica Business and Legal Summary, By Roger A. Petersen - With the proper guidance and preparation, Costa Rica can be a profitable place to establish a business enterprise ...>> Read More

Why Did You Come Here? What Do You Do?, By Martha Bennett - There are several species of estranjeros living in Costa Rica for a variety of reasons and doing different things... >> Read More

Opening an English Language Bookstore in Costa Rica, By Mike Jones - My business partner and I are often asked how we decided to start a bookstore in Costa Rica. We began by listing all the businesses we thought might be interesting to operate and/or potentially profitable.. >> Read More

A Golfer’s Dream, By Landy Blank - My wife Susan and I have lived in Costa Rica for two years. We vacationed here many times before deciding to make our big move. It often feels as though we arrived... >> Read More

A Fisherman Finds a Home in Costa Rica, By Todd Staley - A writing assignment first brought me to Costa Rica in 1987. Being an outdoor journalist, I was very excited to test some of the country’s “world famous sportsfishing...>> Read More

How I Found Love in Costa Rica, By Brian - My name is Brian and right now I am about to take a beautiful lady on tour of Southern California. And, at the end of our drive... >> Read More

A Bookmaker in Paradise, By Redstone Brimely - The life I led in the States wasn’t working for me. My last business venture ended in failure and I was being evicted from my home.. >> Read More

Necessity Begets An Inernational Mail Service, By Chuck Swett - Back in the good old days, the early sixties Jimn Fendell had been here 10 plus years (arrived with parents in 1951), and I was just getting over the caravan like, Pan-American Airways... >> Read More

Super Tips For Learning Spanish, by Christopher Howard M.A. - >> Read More

Getting a Head Start, by Christopher Howard M.A. - If you are seriously considering moving to a Latin American country, you should begin to study Spanish as soon as possible... >> Read More

A Travel Business is Born, By Robert Hodel - So there I was, preparing for the culmination of three years of law when I realized that sinking feeling just was not going to go away... >> Read More

Round Trip Back to Paradise, By Jay Trettien - “I never had more money or had more fun than when I lived in Costa Rica,” was my response when a fellow bartender friend ... >> Read More

On Driving in Costa Rica, By Carlos Morton - After nearly two years of living (and Driving) on Costa Rica’s scenic highways, I feel inspired to submit the following wisdom t... >> Read More

Getting Past Cultural Shock, By Eric Liljenstrope - Unlike twenty years ago, the majority of people (especially travelers) know the term Culture Shock. However, there still exists an “it won’t happen to me” attitude in many who move overseas.... >> Read More

Communicating with Costa Ricans, by Eric Liljenstrope - On many occasions I have been engaged in a conversation with a Costa Rican friend or acquaintance when a very basic conversational miscue occurs... >> Read More