# Potential oldest man in Costa Rica

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/potential-oldest-man-in-costa-rica
> Updated: 2026-08-04T23:58:15.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

José Flores, a 119‑year‑old resident of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, is being documented for verification by the Gerontology Research Group. Confirmation would make him the world’s oldest living man, surpassing the current male record and approaching Jeanne Calment’s longevity benchmark. Flores attributes his health to hard work, daily prayer, a simple diet, and an active lifestyle, despite living in modest conditions and receiving a small pension.

A follow‑up report notes that, if certified, Flores would also highlight the Nicoya region’s status as one of the world’s “Blue Zones,” areas noted for high numbers of centenarians. The story also references ongoing scientific debate over the Blue Zone concept, citing recent criticism and research questioning its robustness. Together, the reports combine human‑interest details about Flores’s potential record with broader discussions about the factors that may contribute to exceptional longevity.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-04: Costa Rican centenarian José Flores may become world's oldest man

José Flores, a 119‑year‑old Costa Rican, may become the world's oldest man, while a month‑long test of Blue Zone habits raises questions about the model's scientific validity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/costa-rican-centenarian-jos-flores-may-become-worlds-oldest-man

### 2026-07-31: José Flores, 119, Could Be the World's Oldest Living Man

José Flores, 119, from Costa Rica’s Nicoya “Blue Zone,” may become the world’s oldest man if age verification by the Gerontology Research Group succeeds.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jose-flores-of-costa-rica-119-nears-record-as-worlds-oldest-living-person

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