Many persons are not aware that a few years ago the government of Costa Rica changed the rules to make it easier for expats to become citizens. The process is now fairly simple and is similar to obtaining residency (something that needs to be done first.) What are the advantages […] The post How to Become a Citizen of Costa Rica first appeared on Costa Rica Relocation Tours - Live and retire in Costa Rica ..read more

I always do a fly-over of the topic of renting in Costa Rica in my presentation at the ARCR Seminars, but because I know quite a few El Residente readers are renting, as will many future ARCR members, I decided to write this more in-depth article. Now you probably say […] The post 15+ Smart Steps to Renting a Home in Costa Rica first appeared on Costa Rica Relocation Tours - Live and retire in Costa Rica ..read more

I just received an inquiry from someone who was thinking about moving here but changed his mind because of the high cost of living. A key factor is the fact that the dollar’s strength has fallen here. First, the latter is not a permanent situation. Costa Rica has always artificially […] The post Thoughts about the Cost of Living in Costa Rica first appeared on Costa Rica Relocation Tours - Live and retire in Costa Rica ..read more

Recently, I received a message from someone who expressed interest in taking one of my monthly relocation tours. In his letter, the gentleman stated why he was reluctant to move to Costa Rica at this time. He stated bluntly that “San José is a pit.” He is not the first […] The post San José is not what some people say first appeared on Costa Rica Relocation Tours - Live and retire in Costa Rica ..read more

The other day I was talking to an expat friend who is very well off financially. He has a beautiful home and a new Costa Rican wife and stepdaughter. Nevertheless, he complained that he has too much time on his hands and gets bored easily. Interestingly, he has lived here […] The post How expats can avoid boredom by taking advantage of all that Costa Rica has to offer first appeared on Costa Rica Relocation Tours - Live and retire in Costa Rica ..read more

Yes! I know many foreigners who are doing it. The most important factor in living on a low budget is knowing how to do it. Numbeo is the world’s largest cost of living database. It collects crowd-sourced data that accumulates into insights into various aspects of life in different cities […] The post Can a single live on $1200 a month in Costa Rica? first appeared on Costa Rica Relocation Tours - Live and retire in Costa Rica ..read more

That you so much, Christopher! We had an AMAZING time on this tour and learned so much! PURA VIDA!! A million thank you’s, Kathy and Keith The post We had an AMAZING time! first appeared on Costa Rica Relocation Tours - Live and retire in Costa Rica ..read more

In previous articles, I have written about many activities to stay busy and happy while living here. It seems like every week there is something new to do in Costa Rica. The Tour de la miel (honey tour) is interesting, fun, and educational for people of all ages. One experiences […] The post Expats can now discover the world of bees (abejas) first appeared on Costa Rica Relocation Tours - Live and retire in Costa Rica ..read more

That pura vida vibe makes Costa Rica the perfect home away from home. Maybe it’s the pristine tropical beaches, the eternal spring-like weather in the Central Valley, the fact it (Nicoya to be exact) is home to one of the world’s Blue Zones, the volcanic energy coursing through its ground, […] The post Why Costa Rica is the Best Place to Retire in 2024? first appeared on Costa Rica Relocation Tours - Live and retire in Costa Rica ..read more

In order to answer this question correctly and objectively, I need to put everything into its proper perspective. During the 40 plus years that I have lived in Costa Rica it has been branded and to some extent labeled as a “tropical paradise.” Even the national motto, pura vida, reinforces […] The post Is it still safe to live in or visit Costa Rica? first appeared on Costa Rica Relocation Tours - Live and retire in Costa Rica ..read more