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The Art of the Con: How Swindlers Thrive in Costa Rica

Anyone who has spent significant time in Costa Rica has a rip-off story to tell. From a credit card used without authorization to an...
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Life and Lessons on a Remote Costa Rican Farm

A friend of mine bought a farm in a remote area of Costa Rica. The nearest village was a few kilometers away, and the...

How to Invest in Costa Rica Real Estate: A tax perspective

Investing in real estate in Costa Rica is a great opportunity. However, it might not be as simple as acquiring a property, and then...

Beyond Brick Boxes: My Kids’ Costa Rican Education

A little over a decade ago, my wife and I were driving on a terrible dirt road in the mountains behind Playa Potrero in...

The Seedy Underbelly of Craigslist Jobs in Costa Rica

Craigslist, that catch-all worldwide classified advertising site, has always been a go to for me, when looking for any job possibilities here in Costa...

Soaring Prices in Costa Rica Put San José Apartments Out of Reach

Many individuals are eyeing apartments in Costa Rica's capital city, San José. However, for a considerable number, this dream remains elusive due to the...

After A Decade in Costa Rica: An Expat Returns to Convenience Culture

It’s been over a decade since my wife and I decided to ditch our regular lives and move to Costa Rica for ‘one year’...

Costa Rica Tops 2024’s Best Places to Retire

Costa Rica has been crowned the best place to retire in 2024, according to the Annual Global Retirement Index published by International Living. The index,...

Tips for Living in Costa Rica on a Shoestring Budget

So you are on a limited budget, but love Costa Rica and want to live here permanently. Everything seems more expensive than expected. The...

Costa Rica’s Pérez Zeledón and a Bridge to Remember

One of the great things about living in Costa Rica is that it feels like a bunch of different countries stuffed into one small...

From New Year’s Scrooge, Feliz 2024 After Costa Rica Revelry

When I was very young, January the 2nd was the saddest day of the year. The Christmas tree was stripped bare of its ornaments...
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