philhartin
American expat in Costa Rica
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Registration: 21 January 2026
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Beginning to explore Costa Rica by philhartin
Hello,My name is Phil. I鈥檓 recently retired and beginning to explore Costa Rica as a possible place to spend the next chapter of my life. I鈥檒l be traveling soon and spending some time in different areas to experience the lifestyle, meet ...
Hello everyone, I鈥檓 visiting Costa Rica for the first time and would appreciate any tips or advice for the areas I鈥檒l be staying. My trip is Feb 24 鈥� Mar 11, 2026.My itinerary:Feb 24 鈥� Arrive San Jos茅, overnight near ... Read More
Beginning to explore Costa Rica by philhartin
Hello,My name is Phil. I鈥檓 recently retired and beginning to explore Costa Rica as a possible place to spend the next chapter of my life. I鈥檒l be traveling soon and spending some time in different areas to experience the lifestyle, meet ...
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Beginning to explore Costa Rica by philhartin
Hello,My name is Phil. I鈥檓 recently retired and beginning to explore Costa Rica as a possible place to spend the next chapter of my life. I鈥檒l be traveling soon and spending some time in different areas to experience the lifestyle, meet ...
@edwinemora I really value your perspective, especially knowing you were born and raised in Costa Rica. That makes what you鈥檙e saying carry a lot more weight for me because it comes from lived experience, not just opinion.What you said about ... Read More
Beginning to explore Costa Rica by philhartin
Hello,My name is Phil. I鈥檓 recently retired and beginning to explore Costa Rica as a possible place to spend the next chapter of my life. I鈥檒l be traveling soon and spending some time in different areas to experience the lifestyle, meet ...
@edwinemora I really appreciate you taking the time to spell this out. This is the kind of information that actually helps me, even if it鈥檚 not always what people want to hear.I鈥檓 trying to approach this slowly and realistically. ... Read More
Beginning to explore Costa Rica by philhartin
Hello,My name is Phil. I鈥檓 recently retired and beginning to explore Costa Rica as a possible place to spend the next chapter of my life. I鈥檒l be traveling soon and spending some time in different areas to experience the lifestyle, meet ...
Thank you for your honesty, I truly appreciate straightforward feedback. That鈥檚 exactly why I鈥檓 reaching out and doing my homework before making any decisions.I鈥檓 not looking at this as a rushed relocation, more as an exploration. ... Read More
Beginning to explore Costa Rica
Hello,My name is Phil. I鈥檓 recently retired and beginning to explore Costa Rica as a possible place to spend the next chapter of my life. I鈥檒l be traveling soon and spending some time in different areas to experience the lifestyle, meet ... Read More