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Welcome to Christopher Howards page, here you find all the guidebooks that Chris has written over the years.
Who is Christopher Howard?
The author, Christopher Howard, is a consultant for National
Geographic in Costa Rica, a columnist for Central America Weekly
newspaper, Costa Rica Outdoors magazine and the Residents Association of
Costa Rica's bi-monthly magazine, El Residente. He is the only author of the
many guidebooks about Costa Rica who actually lives there full-time. It is
not surprising, therefore, that he is considered one of the foremost
experts on all areas of living and investing in Costa Rica.

Mr. Howard has an extensive language background, having earned a
B.A. in Spanish and Latin American studies from the University of
California at Los Angeles and a Master of Arts in Spanish from UC Berkeley.
In addition, he has credentials to teach Spanish at all levels from
California State University, San Francisco.

The author has been the recipient of scholarships for graduate
studies at the University of the Americas in Cholula, Mexico and the Jesuit
University of Guadalajara in conjunction with the University of San Diego.

He has authored three foreign language books including the
best-selling Costa Rican Spanish Survival Course. In 1985 he founded a
successful language institute in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Finally, he is putting the finishing touches on a movie scipt to
be filmed in Central America.

New Golden Door to Retirement and Costa Rica

The New Golden Door to Retirement and Living in Costa Rica 15th Edition $26.95 NOW $9.95 The most complete and easy-to-use guide to retirement living. This book provides information on, High Quality of live, Real Estate tips, Saving money and Tax breaks, Important contacts, how to invest and/or start a business. How to choose where to live. Tips on buying property, and how to access affordable medical care as well as tax savings for foreign residents are all covered. A MUST read for anyone interested in Costa Rica! " If you want to live or invest in Costa Rica, READ this book" Wall Street Journal 330 pages $9.95 Christopher Howard The New Golden Door to Retirement and Living in Costa Rica Rica NEW 15th Edition $26.95 NOW $9.95 Live in a beautiful tropical paradise for as little as $30 a day, make money and enjoy the good life. Find out how in The New Golden Door to Retirement and Living in Costa Rica. Confronted with the spiraling cost of living in the United States and Canada, people from all walks of life and all ages�including baby boomers and seniors�are searching for an affordable place to live or retire without sacrificing their current lifestyles. Costa Rica, one of Latin America's best-kept secrets, just might be the country many of these people are seeking. Located only two hours by air from Florida, Costa Rica has been called the "Little Switzerland of America." Year-round springlike weather, friendly people, low cost of living, inexpensive medical care, excellent transportation and communication systems, affordable housing, plus a government that makes relocating as easy as possible for foreigners�all combine to make Costa Rica tops on the list of expatriate havens. More Americans live in Costa Rica per capita than any other country outside of the U.S.! This new updated and expanded edition offers invaluable assistance to anyone looking for a safe, affordable place to live outside the United States. It contains all the ins and outs, dos and don'ts, and indispensible insider information about all areas of living in Costa Rica. It guides you step by step and shows: how to live on a budget how to start a business, with hundreds of tips for making money how to stay busy and happy where to live in Costa Rica how to acquire residency shortcuts for learning Spanish how to take advantage of the many tax savings for foreign residents (make up to $74,000 a year tax free) how to find high-interest investments paying 20% or more annually how to pay fewer U.S. taxes as a foreign resident how to make the break from the rat race and start a exciting new life how and where to find quality people for companionship "We highly recommend this guidebook to all of our members and to anyone else thinking of living in Costa Rica. It is by far the best book on the subject. We have observed that people who read the book before coming here actually know more about the country than many long-term residents". - Debiem G�mez, Residents Association of Costa Rica. "This is the first guide about living in Costa Rica and has been often imitated but never equaled by a slew of copycat books. It is by far the most realistic and informative work on the subject by an author who actually lives in the country". - Jay Trettien, Central America Weekly "You'll get all the insider's lowdown for living and investing in Costa Rica from this great book." - The Wall Street Journal "This down-to-earth guidebook is filled with valuable information and paints a clear picture of life in Costa Rica" - USA Today. Interested in a Costa Rica Tour with Christopher Howard? To book a trip, or for more information, email us. Over 500 pages $26.95 NOW $9.95

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Living and Investing in new Nicaragua

Living and Investing in the new Nicaragua Some of the topics covered are; How to take advantage of all the opportunities that Nicaragua has to offer. Secrets for succes in Nicaragua. Advice for staring a bussiness. Tips for buying bargain property. Tax savings for foreign residents. How to keep busy and happy. Proven shortcuts for learning Spanish. Plus insider information and all the in's and outs, do's and don'ts of living and investing in Central America's sleeping giant. $26.95 NOW $9.95 Living and Investing in The New Nicaragua $26.95 NOW $9.95 Written by Christopher Howard, the author of many guidebooks about Central America who actually lives there full-time. Some of the topics covered are: How to take advantage of all the opportunities that Nicaragua has to offer. Secrets for succes in Nicaragua. Advice for staring a bussiness. Tips for buying bargain property. Tax savings for foreign residents. How to keep busy and happy. Proven shortcuts for learning Spanish. Plus insider information and all the in's and outs, do's and don'ts of living and investing in Central America's sleeping giant.

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Living and Investing in Panama

Living and Investing in Panama $26.95 NOW $9.95 Christopher Howard is one of the few authors of many guide books about Central America who actually lives in the region. It is not surprising therefore, that he is considered to be the foremost expert on all areas of living, retirement and investing in Panama, Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Book Description: Ist edition 2004 by Christopher Howard. In this one of a kind book,is everything you need to know to live, retire and make money in Central Americas most overlooked country. Panama $26.95 NOW $9.95 Living and Investing in Panama $26.95 BUY NOW $9.95 Live in Latin America's most overlooked tropical paradise for less than you dreamed possible, live the good life and enjoy all of the amenities of home. Find out how in Living and Investing in Panama Confronted with the spiraling cost of living in the United States and Canada, people from all walks of life and all ages�including baby boomers and seniors�are searching for an affordable place to live or retire without sacrificing their current lifestyles. Panama, one of Latin America's best-kept secrets, just might be the country many of these people are seeking. Located only two and one-half hours by air from Florida, Panama has everything for potential retirees and residents. Year-round spring-like weather in the mountains and tropical weather in the rest of the country, political stability with no army, friendly people, the U.S. dollar as currency, a low cost of living with the most generous discounts in Latin America for foreign retirees, a first-world modern banking system with a high degree of secrecy, a first-world capital city, inexpensive medical care, excellent transportation and communication systems, affordable housing opportunities, excellent U.S. style shopping and goods, the best incentive-filled retirement program in Latin America, plus a government that makes relocating as easy as possible for foreigners�all combine to make Panama one of the world's most desirable expatriate havens. The AARP rated Boquete, Panama "the fourth best retirement place in the world." This new edition of Living and Investing in Panama offers invaluable assistance to anyone looking for a safe, affordable place to live outside of the United States. This useful book contains all the ins and outs, and dos and don'ts, and much more, with indispensible insider information about all areas of living in Panama. It guides you step by step and shows: how to live on a budget hundreds of income-producing tips and valuable contacts for business resources how to stay busy and happy the best places to live in Panama how to acquire residency time-proven shortcuts for learning Spanish how to take advantage of the many tax savings for foreign residents how to make the break from the rat race and start a new exciting life how and where to find quality people for companionship. "We highly recommend this guidebook to anyone thinking of living or investing in Panama." - Central America Weekly $26.95 NOW $9.95

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Driving the Pan-American Highway

Driving the Pan American Highway $18.95 NOW $9.95 To Mexico and Central America. By car, R.V., Car and Trailer. This guide takes you through: What papers you need Best routes to take-including maps En-route sightseeing Border crossings-what to expect Servicing your car on-route How to figure your cost in advance Hotel, Motels-where to stay Details of actual trips and more useful information. Retail $18.95 NOW $9.95

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