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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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
In Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, Belize, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala, and Nicaragua: Every Retiree Needs A Wireless/Digital Picture Frame! Here’s Why!
Friday, October 19th, 2007Even though much of Central America is undeveloped, one can usually find internet access within the distance of a short walk or drive.
For most American retirees who have relocated to any of the Central American countries - Panama, Costa Rica, Belize, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, or Nicaragua, internet access is an important “must -have;” people […]
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 […]
Panama or Nicaragua: Each Has Its Unique Pull
Tuesday, October 16th, 2007Let’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. […]
Perfection in the Central American Countries: Belize, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua
Friday, October 12th, 2007Many retirees love Florida; the climate is warm and tropical, the flowers are lush and beautiful, the beaches are clean and very crowded, and everything is expensive.
Oops.
Very crowded and very expensive. That’s Florida, all right.
But many retirees are discovering that in Panama, and Nicaragua, and Mexico, and Costa Rica, and Honduras, and Belize, and […]
Relocating to Belize? Mexico? Panama? Costa Rica? Dominican Republic? Guatemala? Honduras? Nicaragua? SLOW DOWN!
Wednesday, October 10th, 2007Planning 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. […]
For Your Costa Rican Party, How About Some Zapallitos Rellenos?
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007Some people take to ethnic cuisine like a duck takes to water. Others need a little more time to get used to things.
If you make, or order, zapallitos rellenos, you’ll have the best of both worlds.
Zapallitos rellenos is a traditional Costa Rican dish, but the ingredients are all things one can easily find back […]
