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Backpackers have choices in Jaco Costa Rica

Despite the glitz and glamour of resorts such as Los Suenos Marriott or the luxurious condohotels that are offered in Jaco Beach there are choices for budget travelers. Students, adults,…
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Activities and Tours Abound in Jaco Costa Rica

Activities and Tours Abound in Jaco Costa Rica Jaco Beach is no longer a sleepy surf town. The metro area of Jaco has grown and with it businesses have been…
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Costa Rica Residency

Travelling to Costa Rica requires that anyone entering the country must obtain a visa. The majority of persons entering the country opt for the tourist visa as it is the…
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Choices: Costa Rica Versus Belize

Choices: Costa Rica Versus Belize Expat Lifestyle Choices series is a collection of articles that highlights the pros and cons of two countries which expats are comparing. So you’ve decided…
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Working In Costa Rica

For many expats seeking escape their day-to-day routine and fantasize of strolling into an office in shorts and a Tommy Bahama shirt is doing just that – fantasizing. Working in…
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Buying a car in Costa Rica: Points to Consider

Buying a car in Costa Rica: Points to Consider It’s said that there are two kinds of people living in Costa Rica; Those that have a car, and those that…
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Is There A Costa Rica MLS or Multiple Listing Service?

If you look around the internet trying to find property in Costa Rica, you will see many sites claiming they have an MLS database. Unfortunately, this is not possible. Because…
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Choices: Costa Rica versus Panama?

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Doing Business In Costa Rica

Doing business in Costa Rica can be a challenging proposition, to say the least.  Especially when one compares the ease of doing business here with its neighboring countries, one wonders…
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Medical Services in Costa Rica

Medical Services in Costa Rica When you see statistics from the World Health Organization placing the life expectancy of Costa Ricans near the top of the scale year after year,…
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