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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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How Scammers Use Real Photos to Steal Deposits on Costa Rica Getaways

As Costa Ricans and tourists finalize plans for Semana Santa and mid-year breaks, authorities and consumer groups issue fresh alerts on a persistent scam...

Endangered White-Lipped Peccaries Found Slaughtered Inside Golfo Dulce Forest Reserve

Last Wednesday, the carcasses of ten wild pigs were found slaughtered inside the Golfo Dulce Forest Reserve on the Osa Peninsula in southern Costa...

Hostage Crisis Unfolds in Guatemala Prisons After Gang Leader Transfers

Gang members sparked riots in multiple prisons across Guatemala on Saturday, taking more than 40 guards and staff as hostages. The unrest stems from...

Brazilian Star Beatriz Haddad Maia Falls in Australian Open First Round Upset

Beatriz Haddad Maia, Brazil's leading women's tennis player, saw her Australian Open campaign end abruptly on Sunday with a first-round defeat to Kazakhstan's Yulia...