The New Golden Door to Retirement Living in Costa Rica [Paperback]

Christopher Howard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1997

This is a how-to informational book about the ins and outs of potential retirement and living in the Central American country of Costa Rica. The material covered will guide the readers through the maze of information to help them make a wise choice in determining whether or not to pursue a move to Costa Rica. They will find out about the government, the history, the friendly people and facts about the cost of living.

The book has the answers you'll want and need such as where to go to find out about health care, potential employment, starting a business, money, banking and taxes, insurance, what to do and why you need to find a lawyer. You'll be offered information about touring around the country, how to find a spot to settle down, and when you decide to pursue the move this book will show you the places to go to find out more about becoming a legal resident, what to look for in immigration, how to bring in an automobile, and shipping your belongings into the country.

Editorial Reviews

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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 252 pages
• Publisher: Costa Rica Books; 9 edition (November 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1881233332
• ISBN-13: 978-1881233336
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,215,352 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Christopher Howard has resided in Costa Rica for over 30 years and is Costa Rican citizen. During this time, he has had the opportunity to gather a plethora of information about living, retiring and investing in Costa Rica. It is not surprising that he has first-hand knowledge and insight into all aspects of Costa Rica's culture and its people. Because of his expertise, he is a frequent lecturer at numerous retirement and investment seminars. He has also appeared on the NBC Today Show and CNBC World Business News and was interviewed for Good Morning America.

Mr. Howard has extensive foreign language background, having earned a B.A in Latin American studies and a Masters degree in Spanish from the University of California. The author writes columns titled "Learning the Language" for the Association of Residents of Costa Rica's magazine La Voz, "Short Cuts for Learning Spanish" for the newspapers AM Costa Rica and Inside Costa Rica and the Costa Rica Living News Group.

Christopher has written 14 language and travel guidebooks about Latin America including 16 editions of the perennial bestselling "New Golden Door to Retirement and Living in Costa Rica", "Official Guide to Costa Rica Spanish" and the one-of-a-kind "Guide to Real Estate in Costa Rica."

Due to a multitude of requests from the readers of his guidebooks, Christopher Howard began to offer monthly relocation and retirement tours to Costa Rica starting in 1997. Since then he has personally helped thousands of people move to Costa Rica successfully through his one-of-a-kind licensed tours, seminars and private consultation services. Please see www.liveincostarica.com for more information about his unique tours.