How to get by on a shoestring in Costa Rica: The story of Banana Bread Steve
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A while back I met Steve, who had lived in Hawaii for many years. He moved to Costa Rica because Hawaii had become very...
How to retire as cheaply as possible in Costa Rica
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Some tips for cheaper living in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica is Fantasy Island for some expats
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Airing from 1978 to 1984, Fantasy Island was a television starring Ricardo Montalbán as Mr. Roarke, the overseer of a mysterious island in the Pacific Ocean, where people from...
Beach vs. Central Valley Living in Costa Rica: What’s the Difference?
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Costa Rica has some of the of the most beautiful beaches in the world. When the country is mentioned, most people visualize themselves sitting...
5 Top Reasons to Move to Costa Rica
Whether you are planning to move to another country due to retirement, a change in environment, or for whatever reason you have, Costa Rica...
Did You Inherit a Property in Costa Rica?
Inheriting a property in Costa Rica may sound like a great deal. However, if you are the executor, you’ll now be in charge of what can be a bit of a puzzle.
6 Reasons to Start Gardening in Costa Rica
Whether you've got a lot of space or a little, a green thumb or knack for killing plants, "Home Gardening" columnist Ed Bernhardt explains why this is the time to plan your Costa Rican garden.
Costa Rica Immigration Requirements – The Police Record Affidavit
One of the main documents that people have to provide to the Costa Rica immigration authorities when requesting residency is the so called “police...
How Can I Immigrate to Costa Rica?
Back in September 2016, when we lived in a completely different social environment, not yet affected by the global pandemic, the United Nations Organization...
Owning Property in Costa Rica – What You Need To Know
Owning and holding property in Costa Rica has been and still can be a legal challenge, especially if there are title issues, if the...
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Tens of thousands of migrants, many of them Haitians who had been living in South America, have arrived in recent weeks in Mexico hoping to enter the United States.
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