

happierwithless
American °µÍø½ûÇø in Costa Rica
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Lives in tamarindo
Registration: 14 December 2010
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Hi Everyone..It's great to be here by happierwithless
It's great to be part of this forum to help each other, as well as those soon to be °µÍø½ûÇøs, and share our experiences moving to Costa Rica. Sometimes it's hard to find the right answer to difficult questions. I remember moving here over three ...

Escazu is a great place to start, buy it is the most expensive part of the country. There are some other towns that have a big gringo presence: Atenas, San Ramon, Grecia. I found you can get a nice place in these towns for $500 a month or under. ... Read More


Any ideas on an ideal town to settle. by usabobby
I recently lived three years in San Miguel de'Allende, Mexico. Loved it but no oceans or water to speak of. I am a retiree from usa with a ss income of only $1,450 a month. I am a single male and really enjoy °µÍø½ûÇøs Very social and enjoy the arts. ...

If you are looking for a cheaper area with lots of °µÍø½ûÇøs, these would be my choice. Atenas Grecia San Ramon They are only an hour or so away from the ocean, and since it is not a touristy area, prices are very cheap. If you are thinking of ... Read More


Hi Everyone..It's great to be here by happierwithless
It's great to be part of this forum to help each other, as well as those soon to be °µÍø½ûÇøs, and share our experiences moving to Costa Rica. Sometimes it's hard to find the right answer to difficult questions. I remember moving here over three ...

Thanks Julie. After reading your blog, it looks like you have a very fulfilling life here. French? Oh boy, you should hear my Spanish. Still working on that. Read More

Hi Everyone..It's great to be here
It's great to be part of this forum to help each other, as well as those soon to be °µÍø½ûÇøs, and share our experiences moving to Costa Rica. Sometimes it's hard to find the right answer to difficult questions. I remember moving here over three ... Read More


The complete cultural shock in CR...........the SPECIFICS! by Trinidoggie
I have read that 50-60% of people from the USA who move to CR end up returning to the USA after about a year. But the explanations are usually somewhat general, saying that "everything is different", or "things aren't done on time". Well, I am ...

I think it's a question of how easy is it for you to adapt to a different environment than the US. A lot is different here, but I came because I wanted that. Yes there were stressful times but I always had the attitude that I will get through ... Read More


Moving a pet successfully to Costa Rica? by Ruby on the Road
Hi- My boyfriend and I are actively considering moving to Costa Rica at the end of the year. Our dogs are our kids and moving without them is not an option. I have looked in to pet relocation, which seems like the safest option, but the quote was ...

I shipped both my cat and dog on the same plane I was in. The dog went in cargo while the cat went under the seat. I used Continental and it was reasonable. They have a good record with pets and I made sure I flew at a time of year that was safer ... Read More