Learning a new language requires study, persistence, enthusiasm, and most importantly, the ability to laugh at oneself. Always keep in mind that no one...

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The Wild World of Expats in Costa Rica

Don Mateo - September 17, 2023

As an expat in Costa Rica, I've come across some real characters that make me shake my head and laugh. There's the hippie chick...

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Costa Rica Surfing: A Body Surfer’s Perspective

Don Mateo - September 14, 2023

I am the guy out in the ocean, jumping, diving and riding waves without a surfboard. I am the guy who, just as a...

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Costa Rica Expat Living: 6 Myths and Legends

Don Mateo - September 9, 2023

After calling Costa Rica home for many years, I've witnessed both the beauty and hardship of life in this tropical paradise. While postcard images...

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Costa Rica’s Marijuana Dilemma: Legality vs. Reality

Don Mateo - September 6, 2023

Recently, the Permanent Special Environment Commission voted 5-3 to reject a proposal from the Executive Branch of the Costa Rican government that aimed to...

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Costa Rica Expat Living: Solar Eclipse

Don Mateo - September 1, 2023

Back in 1991, my first year in Costa Rica, there were two natural events that are occurring again this year. First was the El...

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Cars for Expats: Owning an Old Gajo in Costa Rica

Don Mateo - August 28, 2023

Most of the cars I have owned over the years in Costa Rica have been gajos. A gajo is Tico slang for an old...

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