Whether you're already living in Quepos or preparing to move to Quepos, our Expat Guide to Living in Costa Rica offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Quepos. For answers to specific questions, visit our Costa Rica Forum to talk with expats in Quepos.
An expat in Quepos, Costa Rica talks about Max Teran Hospital, public vs. private healthcare, traveling to the Central Valley for specialized care and more.
An expat in Quepos, Costa Rica learned that making friends and getting to know the area were key to her successful transition. And, she said that most expats expect family and friends from home visit regularly, but that expectation is not realistic.
Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Quepos handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Quepos by filling out our Culture Shock Report.
Submit a Culture Shock ReportWhat are people's priorities in Quepos - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Quepos by filling out our Living Overseas Report.
Submit a Living Overseas ReportWhat should you take with you when you move to Quepos? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Quepos? Help others moving to Quepos 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 Quepos with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Quepos, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.
Submit an International School ReviewRetiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Quepos by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.
Submit a Retire Abroad ReportHow did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Quepos? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Quepos by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.
Submit a Having a Baby Abroad ReportWhat's it like to find a job in Quepos? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Quepos? 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.
10 Tips for Living in Costa Rica
Should you wear jeans and a t-shirt in San Jose? Did you know that one place may have twice the rain and be windy compared to another place 10km away? Read our 10 Tips for Living in Costa Rica for insights from expats who have been there and done that.
7 Best Places to Live in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a relatively safe, eco-friendly, expat-friendly destination with gorgeous beaches and friendly locals. Many expats say that housing and food prices in Costa Rica are high. We've gathered information submitted by expats about Tamarindo, Dominical, Ojochal, Atenas, Escazu, Grecia and others popular towns.
5 Tips For Living in San Jose, Costa Rica
The majority of expats in San Jose, actually choose to live not in the city, but outside of it. There are great options in the surrounding area, including places that are closer to the coast than San Jose.
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