Costa Rica Retirement

A 68-year-old retired grandmother shares joys and challenges of moving from the USA to Costa Rica with her dog. Steps are provided for researching places to live, choosing a bank, meeting residency requirements, selecting a phone carrier, connecting to the internet, meeting expats in the community, learning Spanish, navigating the public transportation system, understanding the healthcare system, finding restaurants, locating shops, living well on a social security income, flying a pet, understanding the costs of living, and more. This channel is not for advice, consultation, retreats, or webinars. It is for sharing information from one retiree to another, based on personal lived experiences. Disclaimer: I am not an attorney, an insurance agent, a relocation consultant, or a travel agent; I am not offering advice, recruiting people for webinars/classes/consultations. I am simply sharing information based on my experiences.