Things to do in Atenas

Things to do in Atenas

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May 13, 2020

Perfectly perched in the mountains of Costa Rica’s Central Valley region, the town of Atenas charms its visitors with an easy-to-get-to location. Just 30 to 40 minutes west of San Jose and just off the modern tollway; eternal spring weather and breathtaking mountain vistas await you in Atenas.

May 2020

May 2020

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May 1, 2020

Since I wasn't a native Spanish speaker—and the only people I knew in Costa Rica were a couple of real estate agents from previous visits—I wasn't familiar with all the resources available to get reliable information.

April 2020

April 2020

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April 10, 2020

Although the beaches are popular, an estimated 70% of the population in Costa Rica resides in the Central Valley, not on the coast. It is not really a "valley" per se, but more like a plateau across the middle of the country; in the higher elevations it reaches 3,000 to 5,000 feet.

In Costa Rica I Can Be Who I Am, Not Who I Should Be

In Costa Rica I Can Be Who I Am, Not Who I Should Be

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April 2, 2020

I basically embody the American Dream. I come from a poor family amid a broken home—but I was the valedictorian of my class. I was the first person in the family to ever go to college, working two jobs to pay for my undergraduate education. Then came medical school. Then private practice. Then my own kids and the big house and the fancy cars. You know…success.

The Pros and Cons of Expat Life in Costa Rica

The Pros and Cons of Expat Life in Costa Rica

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March 23, 2020

In 2013, when my husband Steve and I made the decision to make an international move, I was longing for a slower pace of life. My sales career in corporate America had beaten me up for two-and-a-half decades. I was longing to slow my life down with a leap from the roller coaster—for my sanity and my health. Costa Rica offered that chance to stop and smell the roses.

March 2020

March 2020

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March 17, 2020

For millions of people around the globe who share genealogical or cultural ties with Ireland, March 17 is a special day. The St. Patrick's Day celebration has been part of the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church since the 15th century. Costa Rica is an overwhelmingly Catholic country, so March 17 is traditionally celebrated as a religious day, with a Mass service in honor of St. Patrick on the day he died.

February 2020

February 2020

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February 14, 2020

What is it that draws us to the seashore? What is this power that attracts us and increases real estate values? I have traveled much of the coast of my adopted home country, and quite a bit of the world. The beaches always entice. Whether to walk, meditate, do yoga, jog, surf, wade—you will find humanity drawn to the shores for a mental reset. To better understand, I asked an expert.

January 2020

January 2020

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January 11, 2020

I no longer make resolutions specifically for the new year. After all, you can decide to do something better for yourself any time, not just on January 1. I have found, however, that making resolutions or reaching goals of any kind is easier in Costa Rica. Whether it's for the mind, body, or soul.