This insider's look at the "Switzerland of the Americas" provides information on health care,weather, real estate, recreation, and cultural opportunities for retirees. With its chapter on business opportunities and thorough look at Costa Rica's most scenic and vibrant places, this guide is also suitable for younger travelers and investors.. Today’s retirees are anything but retiring, with many choosing to relocate to enjoy life to the fullest. Choose Costa Rica for Retirement shows you how to travel, live, learn, play, and even work in Costa Rica. Are you interested in learning about a different culture? Starting a new business or exploring a second career? Taking up a new hobby? Volunteering your time? All of the above? The choice is yours. From Cahuita on the Caribbean Coast to Playas del Coco on the Pacific, you’ll learn how to discover this thriving Central American country and make it your home. Inside you’ll find up-to-date information on: Local costs of living and real estate markets Business and volunteer opportunities Recreation and community offerings Medical care and safety Whether your idea of retirement is taking it easy or taking it to the limit, Choose Costa Rica for Retirement is your one-way ticket to the best years of your life. John Howells has written 11 books on places--at home and abroad--that make for a comfortable, stimulating retirement. He lives in Pacific Grove, California.