Anyone who has lived here more than a few months is well aware of the myriad problems present in 21st century Costa Rica: Violent crime (our murder rate per capita is not far behind that of Chicago); ...

Not everyone who comes to Costa Rica has a plan. While most come on a vacation that they worked out in advance, and spend a preset amount of time, others arrive without an itinerary, without a ...

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Pros of Moving to Costa Rica Moving to Costa Rica offers a low cost of living compared to the United States and Canada. Many ...

Puerto Viejo is high on the list of Black expat destinations and with the abundance of nature and Caribbean settlement, we get it. There is something about Puerto Viejo that offers the promise of an ...

Retiring in Central America offers an appealing mix of low living costs, natural scenery, and expat-friendly communities ideal for an affordable lifestyle.