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Best Cities for Americans to Retire to: Costa Rica

Best Cities for Americans to Retire to-Costa Rica One of the best places in the world for American Expats is Costa Rica. It’s proximity to the United States and that…
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What you Should Know Before Moving to Costa Rica

What You Should Know Before Moving to Costa Rica Costa Rica has become a haven for American Retirees in the past few years. There are many reasons behind this, but…
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How to Get Residency In Costa Rica

How to Get Residency In Costa Rica Another country that is becoming the favorite for Americans to retire in is Costa Rica. Costa Rica has many things that any American…
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Traveling to Costa Rica – An Expat’s Guide

Moving abroad is never an easy thing. Living in Costa Rica can be even harder, depending on where you are from. From learning a new language to finding a place…
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A Costa Rica Retirement Community Unlike Any Other

A Costa Rica Retirement Community Unlike Any Other The dream of living a better life is alive and well, and no more than here in Costa Rica. Selling the dream…
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How to Start a Business in Costa Rica

How to Start a Business in Costa Rica Expat entrepreneurs are in luck if they’re looking at Costa Rica as their next home. This country has a culture that’s business-friendly…
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Samara Beach, One of Costa Rica’s Best Kept Secrets…Still

Why is Samara Beach so different from other beach towns? I first went to Samara Beach in 1994 and found it to be a friendly charming little town with a…
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Costa Rica: The Road Less Traveled

Costa Rica has been called -- The Switzerland of the Americas, the Jewel of Central America, the Good Life, Pura Vida Land, The Wild West and The Road Less Traveled.
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Impacts of Climate Change on Costa Rica

While there have been dire and sensational predictions made on the impacts of climate change on Costa Rica, real data indicates that Costa Rica will see far less impact than many other regions.
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Getting Residency in Costa Rica

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