José Flores, with 119 years according to official records and family documentation, lives in the village of Sardinal, in the province of Guanacaste, in Costa Rica, and aims to be recognized as the oldest person in the world. Should his age be confirmed, he would become the oldest man ever.
His daily life is marked by simple routines, including sleeping, sharing meals prepared by his granddaughter, and participating in arm wrestling competitions with her. Flores is currently awaiting the formal international verification of his identity document.
Experts are analyzing the historical evidence presented to confirm his age. Official recognition has not yet been attributed, but family documentation supports the stated age.
Sardinal is located on the Nicoya Peninsula, one of the five Blue Zones recognized worldwide, regions where residents frequently live longer and healthier lives.
