Once you relocate to Costa Rica you will notice the abundance of affordable fresh foods and vegetables at the many weekend farmers markets. In addition, there many unique local food products sold here and a whole gamut of Costa Rican and international restaurants from which to choose. When I moved […]
Costa Rica is also a time-tested retirement haven. If you relocate, you will enjoy all this magical country has to offer year-round, and learn about its wonderful peace-loving people and rich vibrant culture. The renowned travel magazine Travel + Leisure selected our country as the ideal destination to visit in 2024. Costa […]
I have lived in Costa Rica for over 40 years. During this time there has been a whole gamut of relocation seminars, especially those that were selling real estate. However, most turned out to be “fly by night” operations trying to make a quick buck off naïve newcomers. Most have […]
In 1992 Costa Rica abolished the exoneration of household goods and automobiles. The good news that after 30 years there is a new law that takes the place of the old lone but it much more complicated (engorroso in Spanish). In reality, there are less headaches if the corresponding taxes are […]
You are probably wondering what is a jocote? A jocote is a fruit tree, found Central America, Mexico, northern Peru and parts of north-coastal Brazil. The jocote goes by many names in other countries: purple mombin, red mombin, hog plum, and sinigwela to name a few. When the jocote’s peel […]
Costa Rica’s traffic police (tráficos) report that they issue about 1500 tickets (partes) year for the incorrect use of headlights. Expats and tourists should be familiar with Traffic Law Article 103 which states the following: Good news! Having a drivers licence with you may not be necessary in the future. […]
Costa Rica’s beach living vs. the Central Valley for living — very important to keep in mind when choosing where to live. Beach Living Costa Rica has some of the of the most beautiful beaches in the world. When the country is mentioned most people visualize themselves sitting on a […]
Last week an article appeared in the Los Angeles Times newspaper titled, “Costa Rica, the once-peaceful land of ‘pura vida,’ battles violence as cocaine trade grows.” Any potential expat would probably have second thoughts about moving here after reading this article. As someone who has lived in Costa Rica for […]
After relocating to Costa Rica, it is important to stay busy to avoid boredom. Fortunately, Costa Rica offers 100s of both indoor and outdoor activities and venues. One important event is the Festival of Whales and Dolphins which takes place annually at Bahía Ballena (Whale Bay) near the town of […]
Moving to Costa Rica might just improve your health. The weekend farmers markets offer mountains of fresh fruit and vegetables. Also, there are plenty of outdoor activities so you can stay physically active. Nicoya, Costa Rica is one of the world’s ‘Blue Zones’ where people live longer than average. For […]
