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Choose Costa Rica for Retirement, 7th: Information for Retirement, Investment, and Affordable Living (Choose Retirement Series) [Paperback]

John Howells (Author)
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November 1, 2004 Choose Retirement Series
This insider's look at the "Switzerland of the Americas" provides information on health care, weather, real estate, recreation, and cultural opportunities for retirees. With its chapter on business opportunities and thorough look at Costa Rica's most scenic and vibrant places, this guide is also suitable for younger travelers and investors.

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Today’s retirees are anything but retiring, with many choosing to relocate to enjoy life to the fullest. Choose Costa Rica for Retirement shows you how to travel, live, learn, play, and even work in Costa Rica. Are you interested in learning about a different culture? Starting a new business or exploring a second career? Taking up a new hobby? Volunteering your time? All of the above? The choice is yours. From Cahuita on the Caribbean Coast to Playas del Coco on the Pacific, you’ll learn how to discover this thriving Central American country and make it your home.
Inside you’ll find up-to-date information on:
Local costs of living and real estate markets
Business and volunteer opportunities
Recreation and community offerings
Medical care and safety
Whether your idea of retirement is taking it easy or taking it to the limit, Choose Costa Rica for Retirement is your one-way ticket to the best years of your life.

About the Author

John Howells has written 11 books on places--at home and abroad--that make for a comfortable, stimulating retirement. He devides his time between California and Costa Rica.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Globe Pequot; 7th edition (November 1, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0762734310
  • ISBN-13: 978-0762734313
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,587,999 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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4.0 out of 5 stars Chose Costa Rica for Retirement, February 22, 2006
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This is an excellent guide for folks who want to live in Costa Rica either on a part time or full time basis. Good advice about real estate, investments, how to find new friends, great places to go.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Choose Costa Rica for Retirement, March 14, 2006
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When trying to choose a country for retirement, this is one of John Howells's best books. He gives the reader comprehensive information, sensible advice and encouragement. We will refer to it again and again while in the process of moving.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, August 24, 2006
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This book has everyhting you can possibly look for in a book and more. I never found so much information in one book. I would recommend this book to everyone...
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It is much too late to refer to Costa Rica as a "best kept secret." Read the first page
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Costa Rica, San José, United States, North Americans, Meseta Central, Social Security, Pacific Coast, Central American, Latin American, Tico Times, Manuel Antonio, Caribbean Coast, San Isidro, Lake Arenal, Puerto Viejo, Santa Ana, Playa Grande, Public Record Office, San Carlos, Los Angeles, New York, Nicoya Peninsula, Pan-American Highway, San Pedro, Parque Central
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