An Expat Talks about Retiring in Santa Ana, Costa Rica

What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?

Santa Ana

What residency documents or visas did you need to obtain to retire in your host country? How difficult was this process? (Please describe)

Visa is good for 3 months so if you plan on trying I would recommend opening a bank account and beginning the residency process early on. An attorney is helpful and I recommend Max Viquez Garcia. He is very helpful honest, fair and bilingual. I travelled to Panama City, Bocas del Toro Panama and San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua to renew my visa and really enjoyed those trips.