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Costa Rica: and on a positive note!:

How can depression affect more and more citizens of the happiest country in the world? http://www.usexpatcostarica.com/the-happiest-country-in-the-world-is-affected-by-depression/ How can one suffer from depression in the land of Pura Vida?

Costa Rica: expats leaving CR:

Many poured a lot of money and energy into their relocation to Costa Rica because they believed they had found Pura Vida, translated Pure Life. They were seduced by the PURA VIDA slogan, because it's just a slogan, nothing more, used to advertise Costa Rica as paradisiacal, a geat place to visit and live. Then with time, many experience the reality of living in Costa Rica and discover that it is a far cry from Pura Vida. That explain why so many leave. In the decade I lived in Costa Rica, many expats joked that Pura Mierda (PURE CRAP) was a more appropriate slogan.

Costa Rica: Have you read this?:

http://qcostarica.com/u-s-embassy-in-san-jose-warns-crime-is-increasing-in-costa-rica/ Remember these are ONLY the police-reported crimes, which are only a fraction of the actual crimes. Many tourists do not report a crime for many reasons, like lack of knowledge where to report, insufficient Spanish, lack of time or better things to do on their vacation, etc. Pura Vida!

Costa Rica: Life In Costa Rica Is A Gamble:

The truth of this blog, by Juan Sebastian Campos, published here http://qcostarica.com/blog-life-in-costa-rica-is-a-gamble/ became very real for Bruce McCallum, a Canadian teacher who was fatally stabbed during a mugging in the coastal tourist town of Puerto Viejo on Sunday after he rose early to snap photos of the sunrise. You can read the sad story here https://goo.gl/cYyu00 How many other foreigners have gambled and lost their life savings and some their life in the land of Pura Vida? I have known quite a few during my stay in CR. The Costa Rica No One Talks About is a MUST read (http://www.francoissylvain.com/) for anyone considering visiting, living or investing in Costa Rica. It could have saved Bruce's life.

Costa Rica: Makes of car that are easiest to repair?:

Hi, During our stay, we purchased a Toyota Hilux pickup in the USA and drove it to CR. We learned that the Toyotas sold in CR are a different version that the ones sold in the US and that some parts differ.

Costa Rica: Buying a business in CR:

Hi Harleyginger, Following is a comment from a person who started a business in Costa Rica that you may find helpfull. “I just read The Costa Rica No One Talks About. I am deeply grateful to you for writing this. I started a business in Costa Rica a year ago. It has taken time and a lot of money to open my eyes to the same conclusion that you write about. Thank you for confirming this. Again, I am deeply grateful to you.” – DW Wishing you the best.

Costa Rica: Public School:

I moved to Guanacaste with my 4 children. age 9, 11, 13 and 15. None of them knew any Spanish and I remained on a tourist visa. I put them in the public school system without any difficulty, the 2 oldest in Collegio (high school). They all learned Spanish really fast as they had done previously. With no English at all, after a move to an English speaking area, I put them in the public school system. They are now trilingual. Children learn a language must faster than adults do. After 2 years in the public school system, the 2 eldest were concerned about their ability to compete should they decide to work in the USA or another western country. The quality of the education didn't seem to be there. Exams time, cheating was widespread and I mean widespread. Everyone was cheating. If you didn't, you'd end up at the bottom of the class.

Costa Rica: "Locals in Manuel Antonio prevent robbery of U.S. tourist with citizen's arrest":

I agree with you, ILuvCR. Who would want to spend several hours in a police station filing a charge while on a short vacation. Also, police officers rarely speak English and the filing would be in Spanish. So unless you know enough Spanish to file the charge, it's useless. This is why many crimes against tourists are unreported, unless they are very serious crimes.

Costa Rica: Cautionary Crime Stats:

Bluewind, I know not everyone will be pleased with your post but it is never a fact of life in many CA and SA countries. Anyone considering moving to Costa Rica should read The Costa Rica No One Talks About to have a more complete picture of Costa Rica from someone who is not trying to sell the country as paradise. You can read about the author here: http://www.francoissylvain.com/

Costa Rica: New to Costa Rica and looking to buy real estate?:

Not a bad idea either to read The Costa Rica No One Talks About. Can't hurt! http://www.francoissylvain.com/

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