Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes In Costa Rica, we use nicknames a lot. The first time I was standing in line at a hardware store in Escazu, the attendant asked me, “¿Y vos macho, en que te puedo servir?” And you, “Macho” (macha is female), what can I do for you? I didn’t realize I…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Escazu Condo Towers offer a fresh take on Urban Living, so have a look at a different lifestyle for your retirement in Costa Rica. We have relocated thousands of retirees from other countries, and now condo towers offer a fresh take on retirement living in Costa Rica. During the ’70s…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Do you know what a chilera or chilero is? The first one is the female product and the second one is the male product. But what’s the difference? Costa Rican cuisine offers quite a variety of vegetables. You can purchase those at any farmers’ market or grocery store, as you all…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes The pulpería and the polaco are two typical purchasing methods for Costa Rica’s working class. It is a pity that so much of the flavor of Costa Rica (and other countries) is disappearing with corporate business. I remember well when we walked to the pulperia to get our fresh bread…
Estimated Reading time: 5 Minutes Because I grew up in Holland, with a more open mindset than others, it is easy to talk about the topic, and often, future expats ask if LGBTQ+ people are moving to Costa Rica. The answer is yes. The LGBTQ crowd is quite large and relatively well-accepted in Paradise. Only…
Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes I’m sure you already know that the Costa Rican weather is one of the country’s most attractive advantages. Nonetheless, you might not know that the weather and temperatures can change tremendously from one village or town to another. A friend sent me some very cold-looking photos of snow-covered roads, rooftops,…
Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes Until recently, dogs were not part of most families in Costa Rica, nor was there any pet culture at all. Now, almost everyone has one or more pets at home. Some years ago, people were complaining that in their condominiums, dog owners wouldn’t clean up the poop their dogs leave…
Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes Do you know what makes Escazu unique? Living in Escazu is different than it is elsewhere in Costa Rica, anywhere, really. I moved to Escazu in the 80s, when we had cows and horses in the streets. Now, living in Escazu is comparable to urban living in other parts of…
Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes Before retirement in Costa Rica, you must determine if our country is your best choice. Only by doing your homework, you’ll learn which country fits your requirements to retire to. Before you travel, you can visit this site for the Costa Rica safety report. Once you have decided Costa Rica…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes It’s a fact that retirement in Costa Rica is way different than it is in Florida. The reason for this blog is to show those who plan their retirement in the tropics that Florida and Costa Rica are two different worlds. Your lifestyle should indicate where to retire. I was…