Whether you're already living in Escazu or preparing to move to Escazu, our Expat Guide to Living in Costa Rica offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Escazu. For answers to specific questions, visit our Costa Rica Forum to talk with expats in Escazu.
An expat in Escazu, Costa Rica talks about retiring in Costa Rica. She advises others thinking about moving to the areas to spend time exploring the ins and outs of daily life - visit grocery stores, a bank, doctors and more.
An expat talks about being retired in Escazu, Costa Rica. She appreciates leaving the rat race behind, meeting others through expat groups and volunteering, that buying a property is much easier than selling one, the need for private health insurance in Costa Rica and more.
Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Escazu handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Escazu by filling out our Culture Shock Report.
Submit a Culture Shock ReportWhat should you take with you when you move to Escazu? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Escazu? Help others moving to Escazu by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.
Submit a Moving Overseas ReportParents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Escazu with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Escazu, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.
Submit an International School ReviewMost expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Escazu. If you are already living in Escazu, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.
Submit a Dream vs. Reality ReportHow did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Escazu? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Escazu by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.
Submit a Having a Baby Abroad ReportWhat's it like to find a job in Escazu? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Escazu? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.
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An Expat Talks about Culture Shock & Living in Playa Jaco , Costa Rica
An expat living in Playa Jaco, Costa Rica enjoys the family-focused Costa Rican culture and the slower pace of life. She has great tips to help newcomers adapt to life in Costa Rica.
An Expat Discusses Living in Montezuma, Costa Rica
An expat in Montezuma, Costa Rica talks about learning to live more simply, let go of material things and enjoy the fresh air, sunshine and life. But, you'll also have to adjust to living without Starbucks, driving on very bumpy roads, lots of insects and rainy season.
Healthcare in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is has both public and private healthcare systems. When you become a resident, you must enroll in the public healthcare system (CAJA). Many expats use the public system for routine healthcare and have private expat health insurance for specialists, surgeries and emergencies.
10 Tips for Living in Costa Rica
Expats in Costa Rica love the Pura Vita vibe, Costa Rican's focus of family and friendship and being surrounded by nature. Can you live in Costa Rica on $1,000 a month? Is driving in Costa Rica dangerous? Expats share their tips and experiences living in Costa Rica.
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