Product Description

Here are some the topics covered: Actual accounts and anecdotes of foreign resident's experiences here. Live for less than you ever dreamed possible and enjoy all the amenities of home How to make the break and start a new exciting life How to really make money in Cosa Rica-surefire information for investing and starting a business How to choose where to live Tips for buying bargain property or buying a home Access to affordable health care Secrets for success in Costa Rica and profiles of those who have done it How to make new friends and even find love and romance 1000's of activities for staying busy and happy Tax savings for foreign residents Shortcuts for learning Spanish Plus loads of "insider" information and all the ins and outs do's and don'ts of living and investing in Costa Rica.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #14688 in Books
• Published on: 2007-05-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 557 pages

Review
"Here is the primer for retirees or anyone searching for a foreign home." -- Jerry Flemmons, Travel Editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"Reading this book is like having lived in Costa Rica. Mr. Howard brings his readers a book that will become a classic." -- Shirley Miller, Costa Rican Outlook newsletter

"The Golden Door to Retirement and Living in Costa Rica offers helpful advice to any would-be resident of Costa Rica." -- Mary Ellen Botter, Travel Editor, Denver Post

"This easy-to-read guide is essential reading for those thinking of living in the 'Switzerland of the Americas." -- Carol Weir, Costa Rica Today

From the Publisher
This book is a unique and useful resource book for potential retirees. The good and bad of living in a foreign country. The author, Christopher Howard writes for Costa Rica Today newspaper, the Costa Rican Outlook newsletter and the Costa Rican Residents Association's bimonthly magazine, La Voz. He is the only author of any of the guidebooks about Costa Rica who actually lives there full-time. It is not surprising, therefore, that he is considered the foremost expert on all areas of living and retirement in the country.

Over the years he and his collaborator, Lambert James, gathered a great amount of accurate information relating to retirement and living in Costa Rica. It is not surprising that they have first-hand knowledge and insight into all aspects of Costa Rica's culture, it's people and its government. The ninth edition has been updated and increased in size to contain the abundance of new and exciting information about Costa Rica's potential as a retirement haven.

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.

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.

Buy It!!!!
"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."