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How to get by on a shoestring in Costa Rica: The story of Banana Bread Steve

A while back I met Steve, who had lived in Hawaii for many years. He moved to Costa Rica because Hawaii had become very...

Costa Rica is Fantasy Island for some expats

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?

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...

What To Know About Setting Up A Corporation in Costa Rica

For many decades people from all walks of life, regular costa ricans, expatriates and all types of investors have been asking their lawyers to...
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Salvadorans Create More Than 1 km Salt Carpet During Holy Week

Some 2,000 Salvadorans created a colorful carpet made of dyed salt stretching 1,070 meters, which was used for the Holy Burial procession on Friday...

Costa Rica Tourism Hits New High as Visitor Numbers Rise

Tourism in Costa Rica opened 2026 with its strongest pace yet, as official data showed 653,959 international visitors entered the country in January and...

Guatemalan Navy Intercepts Vessel Transporting Illegal Sailfish

The Guatemalan Army, through its Pacific Naval Command, continues to carry out operations aimed at protecting the country’s natural resources and maintaining security within...

Dangerous Ocean Conditions Persist Across Costa Rica

Dangerous ocean conditions remain in place across Costa Rica as strong currents, rough surf and wind-driven seas continue to affect both the Pacific and...