Update on CAJA/Pension Premiums Issue

Last June (2022), I published a disturbing update article about CAJA. You can link to it here: The “nut” of that article: Anyone approved for legal residency in Costa Rica has always had to enroll in CAJA as a condition of residency. (Step 2 of 3 in the post-approval process). Until last March 15, 2022, […]

How to choose where to live in Costa Rica

Sunset collage of images from Costa Rica

So, you are contemplating a move to Costa Rica after being intrigued by the promise of its unique beauty and livability. Going back to 1500, Christopher Columbus gave it the name which translates into “Rich Coast.” It had nothing to do with gold, despite that being a major preoccupation. (And there was gold here.) Without drifting off […]