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Expat Advice: Culture Shock in Playa Jaco, Costa Rica

Submitted by ResearchTeam

What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?

Playa Jaco

What are the most challenging aspects of the new culture?

Adjusting to a new culture, making friends, language barriers, learning the local customs, understanding the currency and new forms of payment, renting or buying a home, finding employment opportunities, navigating the healthcare system, and handling bureaucracy can all be challenging for expats.

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