Tips from expats and experts around the world about moving abroad and expat life.
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Please stop by our blog, A Dull Roar, to see what's up with us currently. I'm on my third career in life that of being voluntarily unemployed! The first two were house construction and later hi-tech as a software engineer. I was fortunate to be able to retire early in Costa Rica back in '07. With my wife and younger son we bought land and built a dream house with that million-dollar view you hear so much about. We spend time raising coffee, bananas, and fruit trees. My wife is an accomplished artist and has discovered new media to express herself here including beautiful ceramic mosaics. Pura vida! |
FB Page for Costa Rican Expats
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Anyone already living in Costa Rica or pondering a move there owes it to themselves to join the Facebook group Expatriates in Costa Rica. It's a very active and very helpful group of people there who are happy to answer any questions you have. (Continue Reading)
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Internet Access in Costa Rica
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There are lots of options, especially in the Central Valley, for Internet access in Costa Rica. ADSL via landline telephone, cable Internet, WiMax and cellular service are the most popular. (Continue Reading)
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Standard Rental Terms in Costa Rica
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Many expats prefer to rent than own a house in Costa Rica as it allows more flexibility and the option to "test drive" a particular area before deciding if it's a place where they want to stay permanently. (Continue Reading)
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Avoid the Orange Taxis at San José Airport to save money
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When you arrive in Costa Rica via the San José airport and you need a taxi, don’t take the orange taxis there. The drivers have exclusive access to passengers just coming out of Customs, but you pay 50% more for the same ride. (Continue Reading)
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Don't worry about the cop car behind you in Costa Rica
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Many people do not believe this, but it's true: In Costa Rica, the police are forbidden to pull you over or chase you in their car. So, don’t worry about that cop car going under the speed limit ahead of you, pass him. (Continue Reading)
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