The list of things to love about Costa Rica is endless—the breathtaking beaches, stunning mountain vistas, and the pura vida lifestyle desired by so many. But a feature that surprises many is the quality of Costa Rica’s healthcare system…because it is so good…like, really, really good. In 2020, Costa Rica took 3rd place in the healthcare category of International Living’s Annual Global...
So much of the culture found in Costa Rica is unique to the country, including the language and the food offerings. Natives of Costa Rica refer to themselves as ticos and ticas, and if you want to eat like a local, you should have these 5 dishes on your must-try list while you’re here. Whether you’re in the country for a week or a year, make sure you check off each item from our list…you...
If you’re planning a move to Costa Rica…congratulations! You’re about to embark on—to borrow a phrase from Bill and Ted—a “most excellent adventure”. Costa Rica is brimming with beauty and opportunity and that pura vida lifestyle everyone envies. As you plan your move, you’ll need to make plenty of big decisions. Will you live in the city or a charming beach community? How much space...
The world has seen a dramatic rise in the number of digital nomads travelling the world to work due, in large part, to the COVID-19 pandemic. Employees who were previously tied to an office were suddenly allowed to work from home, and many employers have made the practice permanent. This, in turn, allows remote workers to work from anywhere—all they need is a roof over their head and a good internet...
Costa Rica is known for its exquisite beaches, wondrous volcanoes, and unique biodiversity. But there is much more! Costa Rica is a cultural destination of note, meaning there are loads of things about it that are absolutely mind-blowing. These are our top Costa Rican interesting facts. 1- Costa Rica is home to more than 5% of the world's biodiversity The country's territory takes up only 0.03% of the...
The 2018 Elections As you may or may not have known this past April the Costa Rican legislature had to take an important decision at their government elections; whether they took the right or wrong decision is up to them and it won’t be the topic of this blog. On the contrary, what will be talking about is something that relates to us and our money: taxes, taxes and more taxes. As we all know Costa Rica...
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