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Feb 10 2012
Paul’s Monthly Tip to Live for Less in Costa Rica: Speak Spanish-Save Money
Paul’s Monthly Tip to Live for Less in Costa Rica: Speak Spanish – Save Money Learning Spanish to save money tends to be more nebulous than other money-saving tips because it’s hard to put a dollar amount on how much you can actually save every week or month. But I do know that learning a …
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Jan 22 2012
Is Learning Spanish Your New Year’s Resolution? – Video
Is Learning Spanish Your New Year’s Resolution? – How to Learn Spanish in 2012 I don’t know about you, but the goal of learning a new language is daunting. In getting ready for our move to Costa Rica, I knew that knowing some of the language would help me with the huge transition of living …
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Jan 10 2012
Paul’s Monthly Tip to Live for Less in Costa Rica: Join the Caja, Costa Rica’s National Medical System
$42.00 per month — this is the amount we pay for health insurance in Costa Rica, and this is one of the main reasons we stay in Costa Rica. The Caja is Costa Rica’s public health care system. The full name is the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS). I call the Caja the “trump …
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Jan 05 2012
Our Weather in San Ramón de Alajuela, Costa Rica – 2011
Paul’s Monthly Weather Report – Overview (July 2011) As you probably already know, there are two seasons in Costa Rica, a wet season (winter) from May to November, and a dry season (summer) from December to April. Additionally, there are many micro-climates here that change the weather, usually depending on altitude and topography. The climate …
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Jan 01 2012
Stunning Views, Great Food, & Gracious Hosts – Vista Valverde Bed & Breakfast
Vista Valverde Bed & Breakfast started with the dreams of Tom Ackley and Susan Lyons. Tom wanted to live in Costa Rica and Susan wanted to open a Bed & Breakfast. They both love to cook and it seemed like a fabulous adventure. The result is a lovely Bed & Breakfast offering …
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Nov 27 2011
Rural Tranquility at Oasis By The Sea Bed & Breakfast
Looking for a place to stay close to the Central Pacific beaches and Puntarenas with incredible views? Want to de-stress at a tranquil bed & breakfast in a rural setting? Are you looking for attentive hospitality and gourmet meals? If so, then Oasis By The Sea B&B is the place for you. Read what …
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Nov 15 2011
Our Retire for Less in Costa Rica Philosophy
What is the Retire for Less Philosophy? Sometimes we tell people that we live the “retire for less lifestyle,” or perhaps we notice that others are also living in a similar way. So what exactly is it? Conserve, simplify, enjoy. These three words sum up the Retire for Less Philosophy or lifestyle. We believe one can: …
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Nov 15 2011
Warm, Welcoming, & Peaceful – Casa Amanecer B&B
When you visit San Ramon, we recommend you stay at Casa Amanecer Bed & Breakfast. Your innkeepers, Chris and Luisa Panzer, are great people, very warm and welcoming. Chris is originally from Maryland and his wife Luisa is from Peru. They met each other at Habitat for Humanity here in San Ramon de Alajuela and …
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Sep 07 2011
Video – Do I HAVE to learn Spanish??
So, you’ve decided to retire in Costa Rica. Do you HAVE to learn to speak Spanish?? Watch our video to learn the answer!
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