A Retirement Dream Brought to Life in Ojochal, Costa Rica
Patrick Grady and Todd King are the proud new owners of this quaint but gorgeous small hotel in the village of Ojochal, Costa Rica...
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How Much is it to Buy Real Estate in Ojochal, Costa Rica
On a clear day you can see all the way to Guanacaste province," says Overton Pratt when he describes the view from his home in Ojochal, Costa Rica. Overton is originally from southern California, and wife Michelle's origins are in Chicago. In 2006, they travelled to Costa Rica for a four-month visit...
A Unique Business Pays the Way in this Highland Town in Panama
Pennsylvania native, Bill McGraw came to Boquete, Panama, seven years ago with a mission. Having worked in the field of marine biology and aquaculture for many years, he chose Panama because it had the perfect conditions for his latest project.
Cambutal: Our Paradise Where the Mountains Meet the Sea in Panama
Having grown tired of the chilly, snowy winters in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, and sharing a dream to live near the ocean to surf and do yoga, Janel and Michael Phillips sold everything and headed south to Panama...
Eating Well in Panama: Delicious, Fresh, and Reasonably Priced
The words that come to mind when I think of the fresh fruits and vegetables in Panama are: mouth-watering, natural, healthy, fresh, and—finally—inexpensive. Coming from a country where most of the produce is picked green...
For Just $900 I Bought My Own Piece of Pura Vida
The words “pioneer” and “frontier” usually evoke images of 1800s homesteaders. However, that’s not always the case…there are modern day pioneers throughout lesser-known “frontier” land. Karen Davies is a prime example. Her experience of moving from Oregon, U.S. to Costa Rica read like a 19th century novel. Born and raised in southern New Jersey, she Read more...: For Just $900 I Bought My Own Piece of Pura Vida
Why We Love Perfect-Weather Panama And You Will Too
Once more my husband, Gary, and I exchange triumphant looks and high fives. We have just gone online and, besides reading indignant emails from those back home in Canada, we have viewed the weather conditions in both Canada and the U.S.
Why I Love My Friendly, Peaceful Panamanian Neighborhood
I live in a community called Caimito, between Boquete and David, Panama. We are the only expats in the area, and all of my neighbors go out of their way to help in any way they can. They even watch over my house when I’m away. I find it a comfort to know, that there is a land as peaceful and accepting as Panama.
7 Tips for Living the Snowbird Life with Ease
My husband, Gary, and I spend the summer months on beautiful Vancouver Island in B.C. Canada, where we live on an alpaca farm. Then, as soon as the dreary cold rains begin, we head to tropical Panama where our favorite pastime is reclining...
“Our 10-Acre Home in Costa Rica Cost Just $192,000”
The wedding of a friend's daughter in Quepos, Costa Rica, set David and Diana Hoyt on a path of discovery to their future dream retirement home. With the celebrations over, the couple decided to extend their trip to check out the country's Southern Zone. There, they promptly fell in love with Ojochal "where the mountains meet the sea."