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Thinking of Retiring in Costa Rica?
By Mitch Bowler
Costa Rica is a Spanish word which means "Rich Coast". It is
officially called the Republic of Costa Rica. The cost of travel
is more expensive than any other countries in Central America
but cheaper than United States and Europe. To enjoy your stay in
here you have to learn their language which is Costa Rican
Spanish. The cost of living in is not that expensive the average
estimation is US$ 1,500 monthly if you prefer to live in a
simple life style. Costa Rica is a tropical country. It has two
major seasons dry and rainy. Rainy season starts from the month
of May to December while dry season starts from January to May.
If you want to become a permanent resident retiree in Costa Rica
you must have at least US$ 1,000 to US$ 2,000 monthly income
however, if you plan to put up a business or invest here you
must show a proof that you have US$ 200,000 minimum worth of
investment.
Like Brazilians, Costa Ricans are also very friendly and
hospitable. It counts as one of the most stable countries in
Central America because they have high a standard of education
and life style. While the pace of life is slower here, for
anyone that is sick of being stuck on the freeway in traffic,
you are going to love Costa Rica as there is almost no highway
traffic here which means you can visit beautiful places such as
beaches, volcanoes, rainforest and hills in just a short time.
For retirees who want to buy a house, you can save a lot of
money because you can buy a house in Costa Rica for
approximately 70% lower than what houses cost in the United
States. Another great money saving benefit of living here is
that as of the time of this writing social security here has
definitely no tax.
The staple of Costa Rican food is quite simple and consists of
rice and beans, but as the country grows in popularity with
tourists many different worldly restaurants are springing up
everywhere. If you are a fan of spicy food then you will likely
want to spend your time on the Caribbean side of the country
where there is more of a Jamaican influence. When it comes to
drink the most famous drink in Costa Rica is the Horchata, it is
a cornmeal drink with a cinnamon flavor.
Costa Rica is one of the safest countries in Central America
since the rate of crime is very low and as mentioned earlier the
people are friendly and honest, however like any city or country
in the world you need to keep your wits about you wherever you
are and be aware of your surroundings.
Mitch Bowler is an avid traveler, having lived the majority of
his adult life overseas exploring different cultures.
Article Source:
Mitch
Bowler
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PRE-COLUMBIAN ART IN COSTA RICA
Skill in art work (especially true of the Chorotegas) is shown
in the fine coloured pottery and stone work, which, on the
ceremonial altars, denotes refined art and exquisite execution.
Guanacaste Province
Guanacaste Province, in Costa Rica's northwest region,
includes most of the Nicoya peninsula. 
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