This past July marked our seven-year anniversary of moving to Costa Rica. It’s amazing to think how different life would be if we never took the chance. When we first …
Moving to Costa Rica with Kids
Moving to Costa Rica with kids can be an exciting adventure. From the hidden beaches to exotic wildlife, Costa Rica definitely has a lot to offer families. We have been …
Starting a Business in Costa Rica as an Expat
More and more people seem to be deciding to give Costa Rica a try as their new home these days. And many are still of working age (not retired) and …
Applying for Residency in Costa Rica Without a Lawyer
Last Updated: June 17, 2020 After spending almost three years in Costa Rica, coming and going on a tourist visa, we have decided to apply for residency. This is a …
Where to Live in Costa Rica: Planning Your Research Trip
So you’re narrowing down different countries to retire or move to. Or maybe you’re already sure that Costa Rica will be your new home. Beautiful beaches, wildlife, rolling mountains, and …
Costa Rica Moving Checklist
Moving abroad can be very stressful. We remember what it was like getting ready for our big move to Costa Rica from Boston in 2013. Selling our stuff and condo, …
Books to Inspire Your Move to Costa Rica
In July 2013, we stepped off the plane feeling fairly confident that we knew what our new lives in Costa Rica would be like. We had not only visited …
FAQs About Moving to Costa Rica
Last Updated: May 26, 2020 We get emails all the time from people interested in moving to Costa Rica. They have been drawn in by the relaxed pace of life, …
House Sitting: How to Live in Costa Rica for $2,000 a Year
You’re probably reading this and saying to yourself, this can’t be true. How can you live somewhere exotic like Costa Rica and pay just a couple thousand dollars a year …
Packing for Your Move to Costa Rica: Advice from Expats
Right before we moved to Costa Rica, we did a post about what we were bringing. We itemized the contents of each of our eight suitcases (yup, that’s all we …
