We left our hearts in Costa Rica...
We fell in love with Costa Rica on our first visit when we went on a "retirement tour," and that is when the idea for "Retire for Less in Costa Rica" was formed. It left an indelible mark on our hearts, and we wanted more! Everyplace we went, I just kept saying, “Wow” — there is so much natural beauty in such small country!
We spent our time in many of the Central Valley rural areas that encircle San Jose, the capital. At elevations of 3,000 to 5,000 feet, the weather is like perpetual springtime. Temperatures ranged about 65-80 degrees, the air was clean and fresh, and our bedroom windows opened to the outdoors, unobstructed by unnecessary screens. There were lush, green tropical plants, and vivid flowers everywhere you looked. The people were kind and helpful to us, making us feel welcome.
After returning home, all we could think about was going back, living, and retiring there. The symbol of this website is the brilliant, Blue Morpho butterfly that is native to Costa Rica. There is a fable about the Blue Morpho, that if you see one, miracles can happen, dreams can come true.
The goal of this Web site is to give people who share the dream of retiring in Costa Rica a place to network, ask questions, and stay in touch. Whether you have already visited and fallen in love with Costa Rica, or you are just thinking about retiring in a place where your money will go further, this Web site is for you. |
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Check back often to see the many new features we are planning, including:
* Costa Rica news, highlights & weather
* Photo Gallery
* Learn Spanish (40 phrases to get you by)
* Google Earth map of Costa Rica, complete with GPS points
* Merchandise
* Artists and handicrafts of Costa Rica
* Pod casts
* Videos
* Information about receiving Social Security benefits in CR
And be sure to stop by our discussion forum. |
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