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Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua: A Word of Advice
Friday, November 9th, 2007
There are many pieces of advice I could give someone who is thinking about relocating to Central America, but the main one is this: learn the language.
While it is very true that most people in Central America speak English, it is also very true that English is the second language, not the first. […]
Mexico? Nicaragua? The Carnival of Latin America Is Up Now!
Tuesday, November 6th, 2007The Carnival of Latin America is now up, over at Fausta’s Blog. Click on over there right now to catch up on the latest happenings in Mexico, Nicaragua, and other Central and Latin American countries!
Fausta’s Carnival of Latin America is a regular feature, and from now on, you will always know when she posts […]
Relocated in Costa Rica? Why Not Take A College Course or Two?
Monday, November 5th, 2007Costa Rica has much more than just a near-perfect climate, breath-taking scenery, beautiful mountains, peerless beaches, friendly people, low cost of living, English language, American money, and inexpensive real estate.
Costa Rica also has a 96% literacy rate.
The educational system in Costa Rica is excellent. The typical schooling for a student ends with grade 11, […]
Nicaragua: Two Seas, Two Coasts, and an Almost Perfect Climate
Friday, November 2nd, 2007Over a hundred years ago, Mark Twain visited Nicaragua. His impression of the country was much like the impression any American might have.
“What a home one might make among their shady forest, their sunny slopes, their breezy dells, after he had grown weary of the toil, anxiety and unrest of the bustling driving world.”
There […]
Why Choose Belize As Your Retirement Paradise?
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007If you are asking yourself what Belize has that would keep you busy, occupied, and interested if you did decide to relocate there, the answer is: TOO MUCH TO LIST IN ONE POST!
In Belize you will find birds - more than 500 species of birds live in Belize.
Belize has rainforests - lots of them […]
Panama Has Something For Every Taste!
Monday, October 29th, 2007Panama is one of the top retirement destinations for Americans, and there’s really no doubt as to why!
Panama is peaceful, beautiful, and economical. English is spoken here, and American money is accepted, too.
Prices in Panama are low, and that includes real estate.
Health care in Panama is superior and inexpensive.
Retirees in Panama can get internet, […]
Belize: Land of a Million Beautiful Things
Thursday, October 25th, 2007What’s the big deal about living in Belize? It’s only beautiful, comfortable, economical, practical, and fun!
If you moved here for the sun, surf, and sand, Belize certainly has those things in abundance. Whether you wanted those things so you can be physically active: swimming, surfing, snorkeling, diving, fishing, etc, or whether […]
Prices, Beauty, and Healthcare Are Superior In Panama
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007When you look at a list of the World’s Best Retirement Destinations for Americans, Panama is on that list, rated in the top five. There are many good reasons for that.
One of them is the excellent health care in Panama. Hospitals, both public and private, are equal to and in some cases excel […]
Mazatlan, Mexico: Low-Cost Paradise For Retirees!
Monday, October 22nd, 2007Mazatlan, Mexico, is fast becoming a favorite retirement spot for expat Americans. It’s a large city - around 400,000 - but it has retained that Old World atmosphere in the midst of up-to-date facilities and amenities.
The beaches in Mazatlan are just as beautiful as the beaches in the expensive resort cities, but a […]
Relocating to Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, or Nicaragua? Learn the Language!
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007If you are planning, or even just considering, relocation to Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, or Nicaragua, you will do yourself a big favor by learning at least a little Spanish before you move there.
Even though most of the Central American people speak at least some English, and most speak excellent […]
