Comments on: Top 5 Retirement Havens in 2013 according to IL Magazine

By: Luis Diego Campos

Luis Diego Campos — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 16:33:00 +0000

Trust me when I say that we all ticos do not give a flying **** about what expats think of CR. CR is for the ticos and USA for gringos, you want to live your life with all the comfort and luxury the exact way you did at your homeland,well then stay in your homeland but you cannot bring your USA to CR, you most learn spanish, you most wait on long lines, you most be patient with lawyers,public services and our loud noise, you most pay for expensive items just like everybody else and be friendly because we ticos dont like the gringo arrogancy.

By: Parritaman

Parritaman — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 01:23:00 +0000

Yes Robert, the import taxes imposed by the elite families that control the Costa Rica government makes it impossible for Ticos to buy anything. The import taxes on a refrigerator is 85%, total insanity. The minimum wage for a cleaning woman is $14. for an eight hour day. It’s a sad situation which sometimes makes me wonder why I continue to live here. Maybe it’s my fear of returning to North America and deal with the Muslim takeover.

By: Parritaman

Parritaman — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 01:19:00 +0000

Hi Jim – The only difference is that Costa Rica will not have an Islamic government by 2050, like in the US. Due to cultural birth rates and your governments excessive immigration policies, Muslims will win at the election stations, and the Quaran will replce the Constitution, it’s unavoidable. Go to YouTube video
World Population and Muslim Demographics for the proof. God help your grandchildren living under Sharia law.

By: warnediana

warnediana — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:33:38 +0000

what Adam implied…. I cant believe that you able to earn $5500 in 4 weeks on the internet. did you see this page http://2.gp/qmHB

By: Robert Barras

Robert Barras — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 23:19:08 +0000

My Costa Rican wife was let go along with thousands of other maestros by a broke ministry if education. Social security system is on its last legs. Plenty of empooyees but no money for benefits. Costa Rican govt feels that no need to loosen the noise as it is so beautif the stupid gringos will keep returning. They are wrong. I am not seeing the same problems in Panama.

By: Gregory Haygood

Gregory Haygood — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 22:33:41 +0000

I found two great story on adventures and retiring abroad.

http://bestofthebetter.com/2013/01/13/retire-abroad-and-live-well/

http://bestofthebetter.com/2013/01/15/travel-saving-money-and-having-an-adventure/

By: Kenneth Burnette

Kenneth Burnette — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:03:49 +0000

Who ever did the research must have information from early 2000 2005 Costa Rica is dangerous and very expensive average lunch cost about 12 dollars I can eat cheaper in Miami and better food rent is the same prices as Miami

By: Eldon Wedlock

Eldon Wedlock — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 05:48:56 +0000

My wife and I are full time retirees in CR I came here first n ’91. I got a small place in Quepos for cheap, but then the rd to Ml. Antonio park became “californicated” with houses and hotels, and I moved up to Puntarenas – the real Costa Rica (where the photo is of the sunset over the estuary to the North). The beach is a block away to the South. See http://www.destination360.com/central-america/costa-rica/puntarenas for an accurate description. Unlike Quepos and other “resorts” in the country, t’s really off the developer’s radar and remains very Tico. It’s definitely not for everyone, but we love it. There’s a new road to San Jose (a gift from China) and the medical care is terrific and relatively cheap – even w/o Medicare. Peace.

By: Beto Sabio

Beto Sabio — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:18:36 +0000

Mentira!

Miami and South Florida… have International Culture… best U. S. Weather..
You can learn and practice Spanish and Portuguese every day as you go to beach, boating, or restaurants…

Best Hospital Baptist HealthCare… “Accepts Medicare” and U. S. Copay insurance…

You can Fly DIRECT from Miami.. to Most Cities in Latin America….

By: Adam McConnell

Adam McConnell — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:48:37 +0000

having spent a bit of time in both, what may lack here in costa rica, mex. has… and what mex might be a step behind in, costa rica already has… i would not hesitate living in either