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Costa Rica Expat Living: 6 Myths and Legends

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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

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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...
Costa Rica

Costa Rica Expat Living: Solar Eclipse

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

Cars for Expats: Owning an Old Gajo in Costa Rica

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

Costa Rica Expat Living: A Peek Inside San Jose’s Cheap Hotels

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Tourists on a budget in San Jose have two choices for overnight accommodations. Many hostels have sprung up over the years, offering both shared...
Costa Rica

Expat Living: The Ayahuasca Craze Hits Costa Rica

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Ayahuasca - This hallucinogenic brew, made from the Banisteriopsis caapi vine, has become the rage over the past decade. Devoted users call it transformative...
Costa Rica

Costa Rica Expat Living: The Dark Side of Moving to Paradise 

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Not everyone who comes to Costa Rica has a plan. While most come on a vacation that they worked out in advance, and spend...
Costa Rica

Costa Rica Expat Living: Healthcare

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Costa Rica is one of the healthiest countries in the Americas. It has one of only 5 Blue Zones in the world (the areas...
Costa Rica

From Lawbreaker to Scammed: A Criminal’s Downfall in Costa Rica

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A guy I know who shall remain nameless is one of the few expats I have met over the years in Costa Rica who...
Costa Rica

Costa Rica Expat Living: Unmasking Cover Stories

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Over the years in Costa Rica, I have met my share of con artists, bull throwers, and downright liars, both expat and local. I...
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