| Retirement or just living in another country often presents
new challenges for people. For the first time, they are confronted
with having a plethora of leisure time and the problem of
what to do to with it. As you will see throughout this chapter,
Costa Rica is a wonderful place to live. In addition to being
relatively inexpensive, there are many interesting activities
from which to choose. As one of our American friends stated
when referring to his busy life in Costa Rica, My days are
so fulfilling that each day in Costa Rica seems like a whole
lifetime.
In Costa Rica you have no excuse for being bored or inactive,
unless you are just plain lazy. There is a hobby or pastime
for everyone regardless of age or interests. Even if you cannot
pursue your favorite hobbies, you can get involved in something
new and exciting. Best of all, by participating in some of
the activities in this chapter, you will meet other people
with common interests and cultivate new friendships in the
process. You can even spend your time continuing your education
or studying Spanish. Most people you meet will also be expatriates,
so you probably will not need that much Spanish to enjoy yourself.
However, the happiest expats seem to be those who speak Spanish.
They are able to enjoy the culture more fully, mix with the
locals and make new friends in the process. If you don't learn
the language, you will always be somewhat isolated from the
real word here.
Whatever you do, don't make the mistake of being idle. The
worst thing you can do is spend all your time drinking in
one of the many gringo hangouts in downtown San José.
Over the years, we have seen many fellow Americans fail to
use their time constructively, and destroy their lives by
becoming alcoholics while living in Costa Rica many have
died prematurely. So, use the information we provide in this
chapter and take advantage of the many activities Costa Rica
offers.
Television
and Radio - Video and DVD
Rentals - Shopping - Costa
Rican Pastimes - Golf in Costa Rica-
Museums and Art Galleries - Excellent
Fishing - Pristine Beaches
- Surfing and Diving - Boating
- Parks for Nature Lovers -
Where to Make New Friends
- Love and Permanent Companionship
- A Walk on the Wilde Side - Nightlife
and Entertainment - Gambling
- Movies and Theaters
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