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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.
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The New Golden Door to Retirement and Living in Costa Rica
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 $26.95
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Living and investing in The New Cuba
Temporarily out of Print
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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
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Living and Investing in Panama
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
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Costa Rican Spanish Survival Guide
$16.95
Christopher Howard's
Guide to Costa Rican Spanish
Now you can really speak Spanish like a Costa Rican
Features!
As good as attending a Spanish school for beginners.
Perfect for travellers and foreigners who live in Costa Rica.
Correct pronunciation
Useful everyday expressions
Proven natural method
Pocket size for travel
Guaranteed results.
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Driving the Pan American Highway
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
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Living and Investing in the New Cuba
Topics covered include:
What does the future hold for Cuba?
How to choose where to live
Valuable information for investing and starting a business
How to keep busy and happy
Tax savings for foreign residents
100's of tips for everyone including baby boomers, retirees and entrepreneurs
Plus "insider" information and all the ins and outs, dos and dont's of living and investing in the New Cuba
234 pages $24.95
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