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I recommend that before dealing with the developers behind the Los Jardines and El Dorado projects in Santa Ana it is highly advisable to review everything because many of my former clients have had less than favorable results.


Most of the commonly used names in Costa Rica as well as other Latin American countries also have nicknames. Most locals or those with knowledge of the culture will know the actual name of the person based on the nickname they use. These nicknames are not as obvious to outsiders as Bob is to Bobby, [...]...»

 

Costa Rica is a paradise for fruits lovers because many different species of fruits grow virtually all over the country. Some of these fruits are known to retirees including banana, watermelon, guavas, mango, papaya, cantaloupe, blackberries, pineapple and coconuts. However, there are dozens of exotic varieties of fruit that are consumed locally not as widely [...]...»

 

I just finished my February relocation/retirement tour and as usual everything went as smooth as silk. I had 13 lovely people from all over the U.S. First, we toured the Central and South Pacific. My guests seemed to agree that the sunset from the Mariposa Hotel high above beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park and the [...]...»

 

By night, however, the area converts a notorious centre of pleasure-for-pay! By day, Barrio Amón, is an historic area illuminated with the green of nature and intertwined with ancient buildings. At walking distance from downtown San José, Barrio Amón is a beautiful pleasant neighborhood and one of the few remaining colonial districts in the country, [...]...»

 

With the staggering rates of home invasions and property crime in Costa Rica, you may wonder how you can keep your home from becoming another statistic. The Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ) report that there are an average of 4 robberies a day in the Central Valley. And unfortunately, moving to a "nicer" neighborhood is not [...]...»

 

With the invaluable help of of my videographer, Solson Scherman (www.foto.cr) I just released a 3-minute video that shows a glimpse of my retirement/relocation tours. It my be viewed on the home page of my web at www.liveincostarica.com The video is made up of scenes from my monthly Central Valley and Pacific beach tours. Viewers [...]...»

 

Anyone thinking of retiring in Costa Rica or purchasing property here will be please to to read the following information about the state of the country's economy. February 8, 2013 (Reuters) Fitch Ratings has affirmed Costa Rica's Long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'BB+'. Fitch has also affirmed the Short-term foreign [...]...»
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Announcing the forthcoming 25th anniversary 17th edition of "Christopher Howard's New Golden Door to Retirement and Living in Costa Rica" The eBook and Kindle editions should be available by mid-February.
 
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Christopher Howard's Health Vacations and Tours and Medical Referral Service.

Due to a growing number of requests from my clients for doctors and dentists I have decided to offer a new service. During the 32 years that I have lived here I have personally had the opportunity to benefit directly from Costa Rica's excellent health care system. I have had nothing but good experiences with the country's dentists and doctors and will only recommend professionals who I personally know and/or have treated me.

You will feel comfortable knowing that you will receive the best possible care while visiting Costa Rica from the professionals I recommend. In case you don't know, Costa Ricans have one of the highest life expectancies in the world due the quality of the country's medical care and their lifestyle. In fact, if a Costa Ricans reaches 80 years old they have the HIGHEST life expectancy from then on.

Now you can come here to have a procedure done and Christopher will take care of everything. You might even want to combine a retirement tour or site seeing with your procedure, if possible. 
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All people who sign up for the tour receive a FREE hard back copy of the 16th edition of the bestseller "New Golden Door to Retirement and Living in Costa Rica." At the conclusion of the tour they also receive FREE eBook copies of Christopher Howard's other one-of-a-kind bestsellers "Official Guide to Costa Rican Spanish," "The Official Guide to Real Estate In Costa Rica" and "The Official Guide to Costa Rica's Legal System for Tontos (dumbells)."  

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A ojos cerrados - blindfolded or with one's eyes closed Cerrar los ojos a algo - to turn a blind eye to something Clavar los ojos - to stare at something or someone Comerse con los ojos - to devour with one's eyes or stare Costar un ojo de la cara - to cost an [...]...»

Cañeros - people from the town of Cañas Garrotazos -price increases. Literally to get hit on the head by a club. Guato - slang for dog La cueva - literally means a cave but it also the name of the Saprissa soccer stadium La faja de tiros - your teeth. It literally means a cartridge [...]...»

Botarse - to be free spending. We also say gastar a manos llenas. Broncón - a big mess Estar solo - to be a class of one's own, to be unique or to be crazy Comerse la bronca - to be in trouble Comerse la presa - to be caught in a traffic jam El [...]...»

Angelitos or niños - slang for criminals Brumoso - A person who lives in the city of Cartago, Costa Rica or a fan of city's football team. The people from Cartago are also called cartagineses or paperos. The latter means potato people because a lot of potatoes are grown in the area, Chori - short [...]...»

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