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Costa Rica Retirement

August 30th, 2010 | Costa Rica - Relocation, Costa Rica - Travel Tips, The Best of Costa Rica, Uncategorized | 3 Comments »

If you visit the beach in Costa Rica, it is not uncommon to see foreign retirees spending their time sunbathing or taking a stroll around town. What makes Costa Rica retirement so popular? What are the laws regarding retirees entering the country? Should you buy or rent? Will you have access to proper health care?

The laws about entering the country are quite simple. The US and many other countries are granted 90 days stay in the country without getting a visa. If this is the case, all you need to do is travel to a neighboring nation and get your passport stamped, after which you are free to stay for another 90 days. Visitors from certain countries Read more

The Party Beach

August 17th, 2010 | Costa Rica - Best Shopping, Costa Rica - Gringo Favorite, Costa Rica - Travel Tips, Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

Jaco is famous as Costa Rica’s wildest party beach. The beach at Jaco isn’t great for swimming – it’s too rough. The waves are big, and have called to surfers all around the world for years. Nearby Playa Hermosa has some of the best waves in the country for surfing, and a black sand beach. There is now an annual surf tournament at Playa Hermosa. When the surfers are done for the day, the party begins at night. If you’re looking for young partying surfers and backpackers, foreigners and Costa Ricans coming down from the city, then Jaco is where you want to be. Lots of celebrities choose Jaco as a vacation spot. You never know who you might Read more

Playa Hermosa Costa Rica

August 10th, 2010 | Costa Rica - Family Friendly, Costa Rica - Gringo Favorite, Costa Rica - Travel Tips, The Best of Costa Rica, Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

Costa Rica is famous for its beautiful beaches, Playa Hermosa Costa Rica is no exception. When planning your vacation to Playa Hermosa it’s important to know that there are two beaches by the name Playa Hermosa. One Playa Hermosa is in Guanacaste, the other is in Puntarenas. They are equal in beauty but the appeal of each one is quite different. Which one should you go to?

Playa Hermosa Guanacaste is a gray-yellow sand beach, perfect for walking, fishing, beginner surfing and water skiing. Accommodations are easy to find and there are lots of options ranging in prices and quality. One popular hotel for the locals is Condovac. If you live in Costa Rica you can purchase Read more

The Best Paellas and Falafel in Costa Rica

August 5th, 2010 | Costa Rica - Places to Eat, Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

It’s easy to find great local food here in Costa Rica. Finding good, affordable international food is not quite as easy. If you take some time and search however, you will find quite a few hidden jewels.

La Lluna de Valencia is a Mediterranean restaurant famous for their paellas and tapas. The owners Kati and Vicente first opened this legendary restaurant in Heredia around 14 years ago. In their restaurant you can immerse yourself in the ambiance and feel like you’ve been transported to a small villa in Spain. The air fills with the tempting smells of the different meals being prepared in their open kitchen, where you can observe the art of making paella. Every night Kati and Read more