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Costa Rica Chess – ‘Grand Master’ at Grand Old Age of 15
He learned his very first chess moves from his father and although Alejandro has never had a 'formal' chess teacher, with his own ...
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I’ve Arrived! Retired in Costa Rica
The move to Costa Rica went like clockwork. The best part was that America West in San Francisco forgot to charge me for my extra luggage - ...
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Aging Tarzans & Janes Discover Why Americans Loves Costa Rica
It was that day in Tortuguero, Costa Rica when, from our small flat-bottomed boat we saw spider and white-throated capuchin monkeys, three ...
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Costa Rica Flooding
Five people drowned and five others are missing; a majority of the people were left with only the clothes they were wearing at the time; ...
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Costa Rica Buses – Getting Around Whilst Retired in Costa Rica
I took the public bus from Heredia to San Jose to pick up the mail that was being held for me in San Jose. The bus filled up quickly, and ...
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Snowbird Season – Costa Rica Part-Time Retirement
When it is winter up north, it is summer here in Costa Rica. That means the snowbirds arrive and settle into their cottages and cabins ...
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Costa Rica Cars – New or Used?
One option is to use the excellent public transportation system. If you will be living in San Jose and don't have experience driving in ...
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Costa Rica Cost of Living – Ticos Are Hurting
Driving around the last few weeks I have noticed a significant decrease in the number of cars on the road. The rising price of gasoline is ...
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Costa Rica Vacation Specials for Citizens and Legal Residents
During the 'green season' it is normally gorgeous here in the Central Valley area around San José during the morning but, at midday ...
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Costa Rica Emergency Medical – Fast & Inexpensive
In my never-ending search to give you first hand experience about living abnd retirement in Costa Rica, I fell off a small cliff last ...
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