Costa Rican Man, 119, Seeks Recognition as World’s Oldest Person
- In the coastal town of Sardinal, Costa Rica, Jose Flores, 119, awaits international verification of his birth date. If confirmed, records would establish him as the world's oldest man.
- Residents of the Nicoya Peninsula, one of five global Blue Zones, often reach 100 years old. Longevity experts attribute this to a diet of corn and beans, physical activity, and strong social ties.
- Jorge Vindas, founder of the Nicoya Peninsula Blue Zone Association, is reviewing historical records including birth and baptism certificates for submission to Guinness World Records to validate Flores' age.
- Hellen Flores, Jose's granddaughter and carer, says her grandfather lives "calmly and happily." She credits his longevity to family affection: "Without love, without affection, without care, he would not still be here."
- While Flores awaits validation, Britain's Ethel Caterham is currently recognized as the world's oldest living person following the 2025 death of Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas.
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At 119 years old, José Flores now enjoys a quiet life at his home in Sardinal, Costa Rica. He sleeps, eats meals prepared for him by his granddaughter, and, when he feels like it, wrestles with her. Family and official records show him to be 119 years old, making him the world's oldest man. However, international verification of his birth date is still pending as experts examine historical documents.
Jose Flores has applied to be recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living man, as, according to official documents, he is said to have turned 119 years old. The post Costa Rica: The world's oldest man? A 119-year-old claims the title appeared first on in.gr.
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Jose Flores is pushing to be recognised as the oldest person in the world
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Costa Rican man, 119, seeks recognition as world's oldest person
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