Immigration CD-19 Update
June 27, 2020 — Update NOTE: CURRENT AS OF 06/26/2020. INFORMATION SUBECT TO CHANGE ON SHORT NOTICE. We write to provide an update on the effects Corona Virus (CV-19) is having in the application for residency process. The information provided is based on (a) 06.26.2020 Health Dept. news press release, and (b) the latest […]
U.S. income tax avoidance drawing some to Costa Rica
Another reason to live in Costa Rica? This article appeared in www.amcostarica.com last week. It points that some American citizens are moving to Costa Rica and once there they continue to work by “telecommuting.” In many cases, telecommuting allows that individual to take advantage of IRS tax rules and they do not pay taxes on […]
Costa Rica’s “Pura Vida” in Under 3 Minutes
“Pura Vida” (the Good Life) is the unofficial motto of Costa Rica. This story about a vacationers viral video is from National Geographic and was posted on crhoy.com.
Once Again, Costa Rica Named Happiest Country In The World
This is a fun story from the UK think tank, New Economics Foundation, which measures sustainable wellbeing in their Happy Planet Index (HPI). Costa Rica has topped their rankings for the third time. Three of the six Central American countries (Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua) are in the Top 10. Read the full story.
Time Magazine Calls Gallo Pinto one of the World’s Healthiest Breakfasts
We all knew that Costa Rican food was good and good for you. Looks like Time Magazine agrees! Mike Dunphy wrote in his column, Eat This, Not That! @EatThisNotThat: 10 Healthy International Breakfasts Take a cue from these countries’ better-for-you morning meals #6 – Costa Rica Black beans—and the heavy amounts of iron, zinc, potassium, […]
5 Reasons Why People Who Move to Costa Rica are Instantly Healthier
The Costa Rica News interviewed expat retirees from the states and concluded this is why: 1. You get more sunlight. 2. You have less stress. 3. You have access to cheap local produce. 4. You walk more. 5. There is less pollution. Read the whole story.
10 Reasons Why You Should Quit Your Job and Move to Costa Rica
Viva Tropical posted this story by Camille about the reasons retirees and expats decide to move to Costa Rica. Read her full story – the top 10 reasons are: Stunning Nature Abounds Great Healthcare is Affordable Comfortable Climate Year Round Its Proximity to North America The Established Expat Community A Healthy Lifestyle The Stable Government and […]