Regular Tour

Compare the cost of other "TOURS" and read what my past guests have to say at references. Then you will understand why you should take this tour with me?

Each day more are discovering their dollars go farther in Central America. Costa Rica is known as the "Switzerland" of the south, with it's peaceful and loving people.

My 4 day, 3 night Relocation & Retirement  tour can open your eyes and mind to this inexpensive and wonderful lifestyle, where owning a car is optional.

You will learn how to evaluate the actual replacement cost of an existing home so you will know if asking prices for existing places are reasonable.

You will learn how to buy a property and the best way for you to go about building a home on it.

You will learn how to develop your own project for a little added income as well as fun. It is still very possible to do a small project and sell parts for enough to partially or totally pay for your home.

You will learn about rental homes/condos and how there is a lot of opportunity if you want to develop a rental project due to the scarcity of good value rental homes.

My tours are customized to your needs - the search for an inexpensive and exciting location to retire and live off your social security. Of course, you can have more toys and options if you have more than just SS income. We will visit local shops and markets to discover the BETTER and CHEAPER way of living than in the US.

Our travel takes us through RURAL areas where you will experience the warmth and love of life (Pura Vida) of the "Ticos", an affectionate term for Costa Ricans.

You will see for yourself how the Costa Rican Medical System works in the small towns, where prescription medication can cost far less and most are free to residents.

We will also experience the convenience, low cost, and versatility of the rural taxis and buses. You can compare these scenic, fresh air, and friendly rides to your present mode of commuting. A CAR AND ALL ASSOCIATED EXPENSES IS NOT NECESSARY HERE, WALKING SHORT DISTANCES IS HEALTHY!

The tour and your expenses are a write off of your income taxes since you will be here to research your new business.

Our New Purpose Built Bus.

There is NO ONE doing a tour like this.

You can learn in the four days what took me five years!

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My typical tour.

Sunday DAY 1

Tours start off from Melrost B&B Click here for Melrost B&B The owners Rolando & Kattia are also excellent hosts. They offer free airport pickup and delivery as well as free breakfast and discounts to my guests for cash US$.

7 AM

* Drive through Alajuela typical of areas most familiar to Expats.
* Visit center of Grecia the first town to use as a Benchmark.
* Visit Bob & Margaret Silaghi's home project. They are past guests who chose this area.
* Visit both Tourist and Tico Furniture Factories in Sarchi to learn about quality, cost, and variety of furniture.
* Visit Rattan furniture manufacturing shop.

Noon

* Lunch at Mi Choza in San Ramon.

After Lunch

* Visit the very upscale benchmark project - Pedro Salcedo's. www.residenciaslasterrazas.com .
* Check into  www.vistavalverde.com with incredible Pacific Ocean views.
* Meet past guests at a party hosted by past guests Tom & Susan Ackley .

Monday DAY 2

7 AM

* Presentation by Arden Brink on moving stuff to CR info@shipcostarica.com
* Visit Chris and Louise’s new home in Vista Val Verde.
• Visit Eddie and Danilles’ new home in Vista Val Verde.
* Drive past Greenhouse and Nursery's in La Garita.
• Drive through San Jose.

Noon

Lunch at La Princesa Marina San Pedro.

After Lunch

* Presentation by Immigration/Real Estate Attorney in CR Roberto Umana
* Drive straight to Orosi Valley to meet Steve Riley http://www.paradisepeak.com/
* Check into Sanchiri Lodge Sanchiri Lodge

Tuesday DAY 3

7 am

* Breakfast at Sanchiri Lodge Sanchiri Lodge overlooking Orosi Valley.
* Visit Steve and Nancy’s Guest house overlooking Rain forest. * Visit Casa del Sonador wood carving shop. This is a good place to get hand carved figures $9.
* Drive through Orosi with it's Hot Springs parks and Mountain Immersion Spanish school.

Noon

From our West deck to the Potenciana Mts and Gulf of Nicoya, Pacific Ocean.

Lunch at at a small Pizza shop in the quaint town of Orosi, incredibly good pizza.

After Lunch

* Visit La Cima Hospital, pass Multiplaza Oeste Shopping Mall.
* Drive up to Santiago de Puriscal to visit our Benchmark home & watch sunset. www.costaricaretireonss.com/photos/Our Home
* Attend Cocktail party and Dinner hosted by Puriscal area Residents.
* Check into www.puriscalbandbcostarica.com

Wednesday DAY 4

7 AM

From our hot tub deck over the Central Valley

* Breakfast with Bob and Patsy.
* Visit Puriscal area benchmark rental and for sale properties.

Noon

* Lunch at Downtown Puriscal Restaurant.

After Lunch

* Visit Bank, Pharmacy, Post Office, Clinic, Dentist, Red Cross, Appliance Store, and Grocery.
• Extended tour guests leave for Southern tour with Jane Gregson.
End of the regular 4 day tour.

Tour begins at 7am at http://www.melrost.com on Sunday and ends at about 4pm on Wednesday at your choice in San Jose.

NEW South Central Costa Rica Tour CLICK HERE

NEW ADD ON South Pacific Tour Extension ADD ON TO THE REGULAR TOUR including;

Beaches and Mountains of the South Pacific
3 days and 3 nights - Wednesday afternoon until Saturday evening
(optional Air departure from Palmar Sur Saturday morning $80 extra)

Expand your knowledge and see the Southern Pacific of Costa Rica added on DOUBLES your exposure to what there is to offer in a more remote part of the country.....

REGULAR TOUR $1.190 for a couple (single beds if desired) or $990 for a single (private accomodation).

Southern Tour PLUS the REGULAR TOUR 6 days, 7 nights

$2,185.00 for a couple or $1,785.00 for a single

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE SOUTHERN TOUR PAGE

NEW SOUTHERN TOUR - NEW DESTINATIONS EXPLORED

Beaches and Mountains of the South Pacific CLICK HERE

4 days 4 nights, - Saturday afternoon until Wednesday evening

(optional Air departure from Palmar Sur Wednesday morning $80 extra)

$1,490.00 for a couple or $1,290.00 for a single

Where the mountains touch the sea

You can have a new and better life if you have a sense of adventure a sense of humor and patience.

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