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Ready for a Change of Scenery? – You might think of relocating to Costa Rica
As one of my clients once stated, “Costa Rica is a user-friendly country for Americans.” You may ask why? Americans have always been welcome here since the first expat boom started in the 1980s. Do you know that there are more Americans living here full and part time proportionately than […]
Top 10 FAQs About Moving to Costa Rica: A Guide for Expats and Retirees
Moving to Costa Rica is a life-changing decision for many expats and retirees looking for a new adventure, a slower pace of life, or simply a tropical paradise to call home. While the natural beauty, friendly people, and appealing cost of living are huge draws, making the move and settling […]
10 Things to Do After You Move to Costa Rica: A Guide for Expats and Retirees
Congratulations on deciding to make Costa Rica your new home! With its stunning landscapes, friendly people, and vibrant culture, Costa Rica offers a fulfilling and relaxed lifestyle that many expats and retirees find irresistible. However, once you’ve made the big move, the question becomes: What’s next? Here’s a comprehensive guide […]
7 Things I Love Most About Living in Costa Rica
Moving to a new country is a life-changing decision, especially when you’re considering it as your retirement or relocation destination. As someone who has made the transition to Costa Rica, I can confidently say it was one of the best decisions of my life. Costa Rica, with its lush landscapes, […]
Most Veterans can get their medical needs met in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a great place for veterans to live. The country boasts the largest percentage of expats in Latin America, almost ten percent of the country comes from other places. Costa Rica has year-round spring-like weather, a stable democracy (the oldest one in Latin America), good healthcare, a multitude of outdoor activities, and a relatively low […]
Historically, Costa Rica is much safer than other so-called retirement havens in Latin America
Let’s look at Mexico: Supposedly, over 1 million Americans are living in Mexico many of whom are retirees from the U.S. and Canada. Although very few are victims of violent crime, they live in a country where wanton violence is an everyday occurrence. More than 500,000 people have died as […]
The Limitations of Border Runs
(and why they should NOT be a common practice) While border runs may provide temporary solutions for individuals seeking to extend their stay in Costa Rica, it is important to consider the limitations and potential drawbacks associated with this practice. This essay explores why border runs should not be a […]
Healthcare Issues: Local medical discount programs
Expats may find it important that two local healthcare provider systems, Hospital Clinica Biblica and Hospital Metropolitano, offer cost-saving plans for their clients. Both programs, for a small monthly fee, extend discounts on many healthcare services, including doctor visits, lab services, some medical procedures, pharmacies, and much more. If you […]
Pet culture and stray dogs in Costa Rica
Until recently, dogs were not part of most families in Costa Rica, nor was there any pet culture at all. Now, almost everyone has one or more pets at home. Some years ago, people were complaining that in their condominiums, dog owners wouldn’t clean up the poop their dogs leave behind. This […]
Would you trade a Rolex for a Casio?
Costa Rica versus Panamá Shakira is a world-famous Latin American singer from Barranquilla, Colombia. Recently she broke up with her soccer star husband Gerard Piqué because he had an affair with a younger woman behind her back. Still recovering from the break-up, Shakira vented her feelings about Piqué and his […]