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The American Crocodile

Although Costa Rica does not have any alligators crocodiles can be found in several areas of the country including the Sierpe River. Preferring brackish water American Crocodiles are typical of Costa Rica and are usually 10-12 ft at maturity but can grow ... Read >

Dispute over San Juan River Continues between Nicaragua and Costa Rica

One of the only countries in the developed world without an armed forces, the peace-loving country of Costa Rica again finds itself in a tiresome conflict with Nicaragua who has attempted to intimidate the Costa Rican government with its military presence... Read >

Parrots and Parakeets of Costa Rica

Parrots and parakeets are gregarious birds and are rarely seen alone. They’re intelligent birds and are quite noisy in the early morning and again in the late afternoon as they move about in large groups. We often see large flocks of parrots flying from... Read >

Purchasing Foreign Property with a Self-Directed IRA

If you’ve been considering owning your dream retirement home in Costa Rica or other foreign country but are delaying the decision until you’re closer to actual retirement age you may want to think twice. The pickings may be so slim and/or may become exorb... Read >

The Expat Homeschool Dilemma

When moving overseas there are a lot of things to consider, and for families with school age children, one of the biggest issues is that of education. How will you ensure that your child has at least the same quality of education that he or she would rec... Read >

Try out the Pura Vida Lifestyle for $250

Pura Vida. It’s the catchphrase that’s come to symbolize the desire to enjoy the best lifestyle possible…simple, relaxed, and in tune with your surroundings. And there’s one place in Costa Rica that offers that Pura Vida lifestyle...for less. You can buy ... Read >

The Exodus of the Baby Boomers, Where in the World is Everyone Going?

It might be bad news for the home front in countries like the US, Canada and much of Europe as the largest population segment in many countries reaches retirement age. Both the housing market and the employment outlook are liable to feel a jolt as baby b... Read >

How to Earn a Living Online from a Foreign Country

At one time employment opportunities in a foreign country were extremely limited, especially if you weren’t fluent in the language of that particular country. Today however, the Internet has completely opened up the earning potential of expatriates aroun... Read >

Go Bananas!

We’re not monkeying around— bananas are a wellspring of nutritional sustenance. Along with vitamins B and C, bananas pack an impressive punch of potassium and fiber as well. And that’s not all—bananas have medical and cosmetic benefits as well. Costa-Ric... Read >