Discover the Natural Healing Power of Costa Rica
Imagine weaning off most—if not all—of your costly medications in just two years. Welcome to Costa Rica, where the climate, culture, and clean living offer real, lasting healing — with no artificial ingredients. Why Costa Rica Works for Wellness 3. The People: Ticos and Their Peaceful Way of Life Costa Ricans—known as Ticos—are different from […]
Ten Quick Facts about Costa Rica
For Expat Residents & Tourists Read time: 2.5 minutes. 1) Travel Requirements: Unless you are a citizen or legal resident of Costa Rica, you must show an outbound /return ticket upon entry. This includes individuals who have applied for residency and are awaiting approval. For more details: https://www.visitcostarica.com/planning-your-trip/entry-requirements 2) Crime: While crime is often sensationalized […]
CAJA Monthly Premium Calculations
(read time: 3 minutes) One of the most common questions I get from clients regarding legal residency in Costa Rica is: How much will my CAJA (Costa Rica’s universal healthcare A.K. A. – CCSS) premium cost? Unfortunately, calculating monthly premiums can be a headache, as the rules often vary from one CAJA/CCSS office or clinic […]
MAY 7, 2024 LICENSE VALIDITY UPDATE
It’s official. I recently published an update on extending entry visas to Costa Rica from 90 to 180 days. Decades of waiting for this. I also mentioned that the Costa Rica government was working with the Transportation Ministry to liberalize the validity of foreign driver’s licenses to better accommodate tourists and foreign residents. IE: Eliminate […]
Driving in Costa Rica
In a word: Different. You need to re-frame your idea of how to drive when you come to Costa Rica. Road behaviors that can get you arrested and have your license suspended in your home country are often ignored here in Costa Rica. So you are left dealing with some really intrusive and outrageous habits […]