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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. […]

Relocated in Costa Rica? Why Not Take A College Course or Two?

Monday, November 5th, 2007

Costa 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, 2007

Over 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 […]

Prices, Beauty, and Healthcare Are Superior In Panama

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

When 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, 2007

Mazatlan, 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, 2007

If 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 […]

Panama or Nicaragua: Each Has Its Unique Pull

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

Let’s say that you’ve decided, definitely, that you want to relocate to Central America. Let’s say, then, that you’re torn between Panama and Nicaragua. How in the world can you choose between places, both of which represent Paradise?
You’ve come this far; now you have to get down to the bare facts.
First, politics. […]

Costa Rica: Relax and Smell the Flowers

Monday, October 15th, 2007

Even though Costa Rica is as close to Paradise as you’ll ever get on this planet, it is still wise for a retiree who is considering a permanent move here to investigate the options thoroughly.
Laws are different in Costa Rica than in the States in many areas. Customs might seem so strange that some […]

Relocating to Belize? Mexico? Panama? Costa Rica? Dominican Republic? Guatemala? Honduras? Nicaragua? SLOW DOWN!

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007

Planning to relocate to a Central American country to take advantage of the beauty, the prices, the incredible health care, and the lovely, friendly people?
It’s true: all of those things are there.
To be able to thoroughly take advantage of them and enjoy your new life in Central America, however, you must also do your part. […]

Costa Rica Has Superb Health Care Services

Friday, October 5th, 2007

Baby Boomers, or anyone of any age, really, who are thinking about relocating to another country would do well to check into the health care facilities and systems first. After doing so, choose a country that will best serve your interests and needs, AND that you can be a contributing, useful citizen of. […]

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