# Age claim of José Flores in Costa Rica

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/age-claim-of-jos-flores-in-costa-rica
> Updated: 2026-09-19T01:37:45.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

José Flores, a resident of Sardinal in Costa Rica, is seeking recognition as the world’s oldest living man. Based on official identification documents, Flores was born on July 11, 1907, making him 119 years old.

Flores resides on the Nicoya Peninsula, a recognized ‘Blue Zone’ where high rates of longevity are common. Local experts attribute the area’s longevity to factors such as mineral-rich water, a traditional diet of corn and beans, physical activity, and strong social ties.

The Asociación Península de Nicoya Zona Azul is currently preparing a formal case for Guinness World Records to validate his age. While his national identity card reflects his 1907 birth date, international verification requires additional documentation from various stages of his life. The association is working to secure the two remaining documents necessary to complete the application process.

If validated, Flores would surpass the record for the oldest man ever verified, previously held by Japan’s Jiroemon Kimura, who died at age 116. Flores, a former banana plantation worker and farmer, has received support from Costa Rican President Laura Fernández, who ordered the construction of a new home for him.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: José Flores seeks recognition as world's oldest man

Costa Rican resident José Flores, aged 119, is seeking official recognition as the oldest man in history through a formal application to Guinness World Records.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jos-flores-seeks-recognition-as-worlds-oldest-man

### 2026-09-14: Jose Flores seeks Guinness World Record as 119-year-old

Costa Rican resident Jose Flores is seeking Guinness World Records recognition as the world's oldest man, claiming to be 119 years old based on official documentation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jose-flores-seeks-guinness-world-record-as-119-year-old

### 2026-09-09: Costa Rica resident José Flores claims title of world's oldest man

José Flores of Costa Rica is claiming to be the world's oldest man at 119 years old. He resides in a “Blue Zone” known for high longevity and strong community ties.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/costa-rica-resident-jos-flores-claims-title-of-worlds-oldest-man

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