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Expat vs. Immigrant: Understanding the Difference in Costa Rica

I have noticed that any time I use the word expat to describe myself and those from other countries who have chosen to live...

A Day in the Life of a Semi-Retired Expat in Costa Rica

I am semi-retired. Actually, I have always defined my status in Costa Rica, going back over 30 years, as semi-retired: alternating between periods of...

How Bad Neighbors Ruined My Idyllic Costa Rica Home Experience

One movie plot Hollywood has never tired of using is the Bad Neighbors or Neighbors from Hell theme. You know the story: Couple finds...

Frontier Justice in Rural Costa Rica: The Rise of Vigilante Law Enforcement

About a year ago, I was riding my bicycle in the foothills above where I live when I arrived at a small town with...

Tragedy and Hope in Cerro del Muerte: A Costa Rican Story of Survival

Last week, in the Cerro del Muerte mountains, there was a tragic accident with a bittersweet ending. The tragedy—a young pre-school teacher traveling home...

A Life Rooted in Tradition: Costa Rican Matriarch and Her Enduring Legacy

The word my Tica wife’s family often uses to describe her mother is ‘roble,’ meaning an oak tree. She recently turned 93, or maybe...

A Satirical Look at the Unique Personalities You’ll Meet Visiting Costa Rica

Every year, millions of tourists visit Costa Rica to enjoy the beaches, mountains, volcanoes, and of course, the amazing assortment of wildlife. Monkeys, sloths,...

Driving in Costa Rica: The Perils and Peculiarities on the Road

One topic that never lacks for opinions is the quality of drivers on the road in Costa Rica. Twenty-five years ago, Teletica, the top...

From Luxury Real Estate to Nature: A Costa Rican Journey

What do you think of when you hear the word luxury? Sleeping wrapped in satin sheets? Sipping Dom Perignon while soaking in a bubble...

The Forgotten Helicopter: A Glimpse into Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula Logging Past

On the shore of Golfo Dulce in the Osa Peninsula, in a tiny town called Rincon, sits an abandoned helicopter. It is the last...

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