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Christopher Howard's Retirement Relocation Tours

2005 Scheduled Inland
Valley Tours
 
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DATE
January 26 - 31
February 23 - 28
March 30 - Ap 4
April 27 -May 2
May 25 - 30
June 22 - 27
July 27 - Aug 1
August 24 - 29
Sept 28 -Oct 3
October 26 - 31
November 23 -28
Dec 17 -24*

*Special Beach/Inland
without seminar 17-24
US$ 1,899

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This tour is approved by the Costa Rican Institute of Tourism

Inland Valley
Tour

Central Pacific
Beach Tour

Combo Inland
and Beach Tour

Inland Tour 6 days $1299 per person
air fare is not included

This is the perfect tour for anyone interested in living in Costa Rica’s Central Valley. This area is blessed by year round spring-like temperatures, excellent infrastructure including major shopping centers and malls, and offers every imaginable activity to stay busy. Tour participants will view the many desirable areas where foreigners live and will have the opportunity to view some of their homes. To see a preview of the tour click on the buttons.

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The tour of a lifetime
We just took Christopher
Beach and Inland Combo Tour.
It was the BEST tour my wife and I have every taken
.
-Dan and Lani Curtis,
Camarillo, California. February 2004
Itinerary
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Wednesday:  
Day 1 - Arrive in San Jose. Our staff will meet you at the airport and transport you to the Torremolinos Hotel.

Thursday:
Day 2 - Breakfast at the hotel. At 8:00 the first day of a highly-informative Seminar sponsored by the Association of Residents of Costa Rica. You will hear from some of the country's foremost authorities in the fields of real estate, law, health care, moving, medical care, insurance, learning the language and more. A few people who have moved to Costa Rica will share their experiences with you. You will make new friends and begin to make a network of valuable contacts. A delicious buffet lunch is included. Happy Hour is scheduled after the seminar. Free evening.

Friday:
Day 3 - Second day of the seminar with lunch included. You will hear more from the rest of Costa Rica's experts including your tour guide Christopher Howard. Surprise group dinner at a local restaurant.

Saturday:
Day 4 - Breakfast at the Hotel with a 7:30 departure. First, we will go on a city tour to see where Americans reside, the University of Costa Rica, malls, hospitals, parks, a wharehouse-style supermarket to show you what food products are available in Costa Rica and so much more. A few of the places you will see are the neighborhoods of Los Yoses, Barrio Escalante, Sabana Norte and Rohrmoser. You will also visit the towns Escazú, Santa Ana, Ciudad Cariari, Heredia and the areas of San José de la Montaña with its alpine-like setting and charmingly quaint San Isido. You will even give you a chance to see the inside of a couple on homes along the way. Lunch at La Cocina de Don Leyla, where you will savor the best of Costa Rica’s authentic dishes. After lunch you will visit the town of Moravia to see the area and stop at the country's beat souvenir shops. Free night.

Sunday:
Day 5 - Breakfast at the Hotel with a 7:30 departure. First, you will explore the beautiful mountain town of Atenas, considered by National Geographic as having the "best climate" in the world. Then you will visit Grecia, know as "the cleanest city" in Costa Rica. The surrounding area is spectacular. Next, you will visit Alajuela which is Costa Rica's second largest city. Lunch will be at "The Banco de Mariscos" considered by the natives the serve he best seafood in the country. After lunch you will visit a couple of properties to give you a better idea of the lifestyle in the Central Valley and to get an idea of the price of property.

Monday:
Day 6 - Transportation to the airport is included. Airfare is not included.

This is an excellent tour to introduce you to the Central Valley, its infrastructure and lifestyle. $1,299.00 per person. Airfare is not included.

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Special Articles about life in Costa Rica

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

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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

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