By Shirley
Miller
There is a great deal of interest in retirement in
Costa Rica, and it grows yearly. Would we like to retire
in Costa Rica? Sure we’d like to settle down
on a secluded farm just outside of San José,
Costa Rica, and relax for the rest of our lives, but
we’re not quite ready for that. Only time will
tell.
We’ve encountered numbers of retirees during
our Costa Rica travels. They all have one thing in
common: they fell in love with the country and wanted
to spend their remaining “good” years enjoying
the weather, natural beauty and friendliness of the
people.
Former San Diego dentist, Chuck Miller, entertained
us in his home at Tango Mar Resort at the base of the
Nicoya Peninsula. His penchant for creativity is being
fulfilled through active projects such as building
two homes, landscaping them, then designing and constructing
the furniture, cabinets,etc. The monkeys are his neighbors,
while the beautiful flowers he cultivates in his environment
enhance the jungle.
Toni and Dan Daniel originally discovered Costa Rica
38 years ago. Their demanding and active lifestyle
in Sacramento, California, provided sufficient funds
for travel, but they needed more time to themselves.
After 12 years of “visits only” the Daniels
returned to Costa Rica for a permanent stay. It was
a big step, but one they’ve never regetted.
Their three-bedroom home is on a secludeded section
of land overlooking Lake Arenal, the largest lake in
Costa Rica. They enjoy the peace and quiet and the
guapote bass fishing in the summer, while Arenal Volcano’s
bursts of life add mystique to the adjacent countryside.
I’m sure retirement anywhere in the world isn’t
perfect, including our own back yard. But each person
must decide what they are looking for, and the best
way to find it is to spend time researching.
If you can afford it, visit several areas—there
is no one area of Costa Rica where retirees congregate.
Meet with others who live there. Ask how and why other
retirees enjoy the lifestyle. Get acquainted with your
potential neighbors, as well as yourself. Learn the
language. Join organizations. Keep active. Give of your
time to others. Take the hand of friendship that is
offered—that’s easy in Costa Rica. Maintain
an attitude of openess. Become part of your new world
and give something back to the country, the people and
the land. You’ll have a richer and fuller life.
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