You'll get the insiders' low down for living and investing in Costa Rica from this GREAT BOOK.

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Product Description

Costa Rica's friendly three million people, or Ticos as they affectionately call themselves, invite you to come and experience their tranquil country, with its long and beautiful coastlines, alluring waters of the Caribbean and the Pacific, pristine beaches and some of the most picturesque surroundings you have ever laid your eyes on. Many visitors say Costa Rica is even more beautiful than Hawaii, and best of all, still unspoiled. In Fact, Costa Rica took over Hawaii's place as best adventure destination last year, as revealed by the publication Pacific Business News, of Honolulu. Costa Rica has Hawaii's weather, spectacular green mountains, and beaches without the high prices. The country offers more beauty and adventure per acre than any other place in the world. In the heart of the Central Valley, surrounded by beautiful rolling mountains and volcanoes, sits San José, today's capital and largest city in the country. Viewed from above, this area looks like some parts of Switzerland. Downtown San José is always bustling with activity.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #326449 in Books
• Published on: 2005-01-01
• Released on: 2005-02-18
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 360 pages

Review
"Howard, well-known in the Costa Rican expat community for his professional attention to what foreigners need to relocate here successfully." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. -- A.M Costa Rica August 2002 A.M Costa Rica August 2002

"People who have read this BEST book on the subject actually know MORE about the country than many long-term residents." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. -- La Voz - Association Of Residents of Costa Rica Jan. 10, 2003

"You'll get the insiders' low down for living and investing in Costa Rica from this GREAT BOOK." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. -- Wall Street Journal

From the Publisher
"The New Golden Door to Retirement and Living in Costa Rica" offers invaluable assistance to anyone looking to live or invest in Costa Rica. It contains all the ins and outs and dos and dont's and much more indispensable time-tested insider information about all areas of living in Costa Rica. It guides the reader step by step and includes these topics: how to live on a budget; how to access Costa Rica's affordable state-of-the-art medical care; a network of the author's valuable contacts, how to avoid mistakes most newcomers make; how start a business and includes 100s of sure-fire tips for making money; how to stay busy and happy; the best areas to live in Costa Rica in the path of progress; how to get hooked-up to the Internet, how to acquire residency quickly; proven shortcuts for learning Spanish; how take advantage of the many tax savings for foreign residents; 100s of activities to stay busy and happy; where to find quality people for companionship and everything else residents need to know.

From the Author
Over the last fourteen years my guide has helped 1000's of people find success and happiness in beautiful Costa Rica.

My primary goal has been to continuously provide the most accurate information possible to all of my readers. I want them to come experience all of the magic this incredible country has to offer. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Customer Reviews

Best Ever
I have lived in Costa Rica for over 12 years and have worked extensively in the areas of tourism and real estate. I recommend this book to PEOPLE OF ALL AGES with an interest learning about every possible area of LIVING and INVESTING here. I have read all of the other books about making the move and Mr. Howard seems to have a BETTER FEEL for the country than any of the other authors. Perhaps this is because he is the ONLY one of them who has lived here FULL TIME during the last 27 years. Therefore, it is not surprising that he displays GOOD COMMON SENSE and possesses INCREDIBLE knowledge of how things REALLY WORK here. NOBODY seems to have the network of CONTACTS that Mr. Howard has made over the years.

For example, he has met with Noble Prize winning president of Costa Rica on several occasions to discuss retirement and other important issues. Mr. Howard even has access to the president's private cell phone number and is one of the FEW Americans who can contact the president anytime. This says a lot about Christopher Howard's respectability.
In over a decade, I have seen him work with literally hundreds of people. He has never failed to be fair, honest and sincere. If he is in the least bit unsure of an inquiry, he will verify the answer with several sources. He never quits studying and expanding himself through self education and information that comes through his connections. To keep himself aware and up-to-date is a job he takes seriously, but enjoys doing.

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chris howard the author knows costa rica. i am a long time resident of costa rica and you can take my word chris howard tells the truth. his is the best book out on costa rica.

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"This is the ONLY book you need to move to Costa Rica. It is jam-packed with practical information. It helped me make the move and find happiness here. I highly recommend it to anyone thinking of living or investing in Costa Rica."