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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FAMILY and experts are trying to prove that 119-year-old Jose Flores of Costa Rica, a Blue Zone resident, is the oldest living person in the world.
A 119-year-old man from Costa Rica could be the oldest person in the world Jose Flores's age, Costa Rican documents confirm, but an international check is still ongoing<p>. Among the secrets of longevity, he names family.</p>
In a modest wooden house in Costa Rica, a man who claims to be 119 years old is waiting for the answer that could make him the oldest living man in the world.José Flores lives in Sardinal, about 20 minutes away from the Pacific coast. His days today are quiet: he sleeps lunch, feeds on his granddaughter's dishes and, from time to time, even challenges her in a handwrestling.According to family documents and official records, Flores was born on J…
A man trying to be recognised as the world's oldest lives in area where people often live longer lives
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 However, international verification of his birth date is still pending as experts examine historical documents.
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