Expat retirees now have a couple of affordable taxi platforms from which to choose.

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Expat retirees now have a couple of affordable taxi platforms from which to choose.
One way to save money while living in Costa Rica is to take advantage of the country’s affordable taxis. Many of the clients on my monthly relocation tours (see: http://www.liveincostarica.com/) ask the follow question, “Does Uber exist in Costa Rica? Yes, it does. In fact, the country leads Latin America with over 25,000 drivers. Uber […]
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An Oasis for expats in downtown San José

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An Oasis for expats in downtown San José
In the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s San José was the epicenter of entertainment and nightlife for both Costa Ricans and Expats.  During those days the expat community consisted of a whole bevy of colorful characters who would gather at the many local watering holes  to shoot the breeze, catch up on local gossip, and […]
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8 Common condominium bylaw restrictions in Costa Rica

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8 Common condominium bylaw restrictions in Costa Rica
Thinking of buying or renting a condominium in Costa Rica? Then you should know about some of the condominium bylaw restrictions first. Maybe there are restrictions that won’t allow you the living comfort as expected. Bylaws are very important when you live in a condominium. Actually, they can give you a lot more living comfort […]
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Ecuador for retirement or relocation: Are you out of your freaking mind?

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Ecuador for retirement or relocation: Are you out of your freaking mind?
Over the years Ecuador has had a history tumultuous politics and governmental instability. So who would seriously consider relocation there? Recent massive protests (September and October 2019) between disenchanted Ecuadorians and the government have left hundreds of protestors injured. More than half of Ecuador’s 15 million people still live in poverty. They majority of this […]
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The Costa Rica Economic Recession – The “Elephant” In The Room

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The Costa Rica Economic Recession – The “Elephant” In The Room
I’ve lived in Costa Rica for over twenty-one years, practicing law for seventeen of those years. I practiced law in Victoria, B.C, for fourteen years prior to moving to Costa Rica in August 1998. I would say, with that background, that I have a better than average understanding of the “mechanics” of both business and […]
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Costa Rica looking forward to $400 million casino resort for tourism and real estate boost

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Costa Rica looking forward to $400 million casino resort for tourism and real estate boost
A casino resort is normally a big-time real estate investment involving millions of dollars. The latest such mega casino establishment to grace the gambling world will not be inaugurated in Las Vegas or Macau, but right here in Costa Rica. A $ 400 million project known as Casino City Caribe is currently underway in the […]
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Crocodile Bridge; a stop on your way to paradise…

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Crocodile Bridge; a stop on your way to paradise…
The Costa Rica crocodile bridge is 73 kilometers (45 miles) from San Jose, about a 1 hour/20 min drive. You have to pass this bridge if you are going to Jaco, Manuel Antonio, the South Pacific or the Osa Peninsula if you plan to drive on the Costanera Sur (Route 34). The crocodile bridge is […]
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Facts about coffee for expat retirees and others – coffee 101

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Facts about coffee for expat retirees and others – coffee 101
Besides its many beautiful natural settings Costa Rica is also famous for producing some of the best coffee in the world. Here are some interesting facts to educate expats about coffee. When did coffee start to be grown in Costa Rica? 1808 When did it first begin to be exported? 1832 How much is actually […]
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How to calculate investment property asking price correctly when selling?

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How to calculate investment property asking price correctly when selling?
Often, sellers do not know how to calculate investment property asking price when they want to sell the property. Or they calculate it totally wrong and the property takes years to sell. A savvy investor will only buy a property with a great return on the investment, right? Just this week, we received the request […]
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Would you prefer Guaro or a Chiliguaro?

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Would you prefer Guaro or a Chiliguaro?
You’ll ask “what’s Guaro? And what’s Chiliguaro?”. Well, it all started with simple guaro. Guaro is a sugar cane – made clear liquor, similar to aguardiente. It was once the moonshine of Costa Rica. Now, it’s fabricated by the state-owned FANAL or Fabrica Nacional de Licores, in Grecia. It is marketed with the name Cacique […]
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