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Expat Life: My Long Journey to Costa Rica

When I tell people that I have lived in Costa Rica for 42 years, they inevitably ask me, “What brought you here in the...

16 Reasons Why You Should Move to Costa Rica

A few weeks ago I wrote an article about who should not move to Costa Rica. I received a lot of interesting responses from...

30 reasons why you shouldn’t move to Costa Rica

Over the years, I have had the opportunity to observe firsthand thousands of foreigners who have relocated to Costa Rica. Many fulfill their of...

An eco-friendly, medicinal garden secret in Costa Rica : Yellow Bells

This hardy bush is found in most regions of Costa Rica and easy to identify with its clusters of yellow, bell-shaped flowers and serrated, compound, pinnate leaves.

Is Costa Rica dangerous for expat retirees?— Putting crime into the proper perspective

I am repeatedly asked  by people thinking of relocating here if there is a lot of crime. I have lived in Costa Rica for over 40...
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US Begins Mass Deportations with Military Flights to Guatemala

US military planes carrying dozens of expelled migrants arrived in Guatemala, authorities said Friday, as President Donald Trump moved to crack down on illegal...

Historic Rio Virilla: Site of Costa Rica’s Most Tragic Train Disaster

Rio Virilla is not one of the major rivers of Costa Rica. At about 55 kilometers in length, it meanders through the Central Valley,...

Costa Rica Prepares for US Secretary Rubio’s Official Visit

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to visit Costa Rica between late January and early February. This will be Rubio's first trip abroad...