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We were able to watch one stage in the cycle of life of marine turtles when, on a boat tour to San Lucas Island in the Gulf of Nicoya, we saw two marine turtles mating. What are the odds of seeing such a thing, and then being able to capture it in pictures and on video …
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Some days it’s almost too much for me…I think about our life here in Costa Rica and the gratitude just bubbles up and overflows. I love our life here. We have made some wonderful friends and have found the sense of community we always craved. What has brought it home for me this time is …
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Welcome to our RetireForLessInCostaRica.com Monthly Newsletter! In this month’s issue: So, what’s up with the Yeatmans? Our monthly update to answer the #1 question people ask us, “What do you DO all day?” Paul’s Monthly Tip to Live for Less in Costa Rica: Join the Caja, Costa Rica’s National Medical System Paul’s Monthly Weather “Report” …
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TRANSLATED FROM ORIGINAL ARTICLE POSTED BY ELOCCIDENTE ON AUGUST 16, 2011 by Alexis Castro San Ramón hopes to celebrate in style during the feast. Program begins with 16 religious activities, but sales of local foods and concerts begin from August 26 and end on September 4. A week full of cultural education and cultural activities …
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We came to Costa Rica for many reasons. But we also didn’t come for lots of reasons as well. We weren’t running away from family, debt, or jobs we hated. We had jobs we liked, a great house with a fixed mortgage that we were able to pay, savings in the bank, and zero credit …
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Welcome to the July 2011 issue of our RetireForLessInCostaRica.com Monthly Newsletter! In this month’s issue: So, what’s up with the Yeatmans? Our monthly update to answer the #1 question people ask us, “What do you DO all day?” Paul’s Monthly Tip to Live for Less in Costa Rica: Eat Less Meat and More Fruits and Vegetables Feature …
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Following is the July 19, 2011 update on Costa Rica from the U.S. Department of State: COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Costa Rica is a middle-income, developing country with a strong democratic tradition. Tourist facilities are extensive and generally adequate. While English is a second language for many Costa Ricans, knowledge of Spanish is necessary for legal …
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Welcome to the June 2011 issue of our RetireForLessInCostaRica.com Monthly Newsletter! In this month’s issue: So, what’s up with the Yeatmans? Our monthly update to answer the #1 question people ask us, “What do you DO all day?” Paul’s Monthly Tip to Live for Less in Costa Rica: Taking the Bus Feature Article: Investing in …
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When we decided to write about how the Costa Rica National Health Care System (Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social – “Caja” for short) works, I didn’t realize that I would have an opportunity to write about my own personal experience. It’s really scary to be facing a medical problem while living in another country, one …
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So first, the good…I feel safer traveling around Costa Rica, and in our town of San Ramon, that I did in downtown Baltimore, or even at the local Mall at Christmas time when we lived back in the States. In 2009, there was only one murder in the entire canton (county) of San Ramon. Here, …
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