An interview with Costa Rica Retirement Guru, Christopher Howard

One of the most prolific writers about living and retiring in Costa Rica is Christopher Howard, a resident of Costa Rica for 31 years. Not only has he written many books and ebooks about Costa Rica and Central America, but he is also the only ICT approved (tourist bureau of Costa Rica) relocation / retirement tour in the country. I caught up with Chris after one of his seminars with the ARCR (Association of Residents of Costa Rica), which is part of his informative retirement tours.

What brought you to Costa Rica originally?
Basically my love for the Latin American way of life and for the Spanish language. I had lived and studied in Mexico and thought that I wanted to eventually live there. However, a voice inside me told me to look at the bigger picture and explore Central and South America to see if there was a better place to live. I eventually explored all of the countries in Latin America except for Colombia and Venezuela. In 1978 I came to Costa Rica and it was love at first site.

Online Publishing of Christopher Howard’s Book on Living & Retiring in Costa Rica

Christopher Howard, author of many best selling books about Costa Rica and Central American countries, is pleased to announce the free access, internet publishing of many chapters of his newest 2010 edition of The New Golden Door to Retirement and Living in Costa Rica.  His most recent publication is the 16^th update / edition of his popular living and retirement book that answers the many questions about making an informed decision to move, live and retire in a tropical, foreign country.

Chris has lived in Costa Rica for over 30 years and is a Costa Rican citizen.  He left the United States, and after traveling to many Latin American countries, he began working as a consultant for the National Geographic Society. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American studies, and a Master’s of Arts (M.A.) degree in Spanish from the University of California.  His extensive knowledge and opinions have been the subject of a number of U.S. television interviews.