Life in Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s South Pacific region is a dream location for anyone who loves gardening. The region’s tropical climate and diverse microclimates provide a unique opportunity for homesteaders to cultivate a wide variety of plant species that may not be possible elsewhere. Whether you have recently purchased a property in the diverse Costa Ballena area or…
The Digital Nomad Visa in Costa Rica has been receiving applications for some time now and we keep getting asked by clients and readers about the process of applying for a stay under this migrant category. Our office was able to secure one of the first approvals for our clients that was approved in September…
As per the latest update to Costa Rica’s tax exoneration law for new residents, here is our newest guide for how to import a vehicle to Costa Rica tax-free. Hint: it is not easy or straightforward! Purchasing a new vehicle in Costa Rica is considered expensive to expats because of the high taxes on vehicles…
Escaleras, Costa Rica is a place that promotes a sense of wellbeing, deep relaxation, and helps you attune yourself with the natural world. This is a popular community in the South Pacific that exudes architectural grandeur blending elegantly with the exotic landscape. Those who have searched Costa Rica’s coastlines for the perfect location to begin…
The philosophical term ‘zeitgeist’ was defined by Hegel as “the spirit of the age” and Costa Rica seems to be embodying the zeitgeist of today. As we become a further globalized society, one might argue that we are all collectively bound by a set of parameters that we all care about: What issues are we…
Imagine a poverty-free Ojochal… that is what four women said to each other in 2014 before creating the Family Support Center of Ojochal. They didn’t want to see their neighbors going to bed hungry and they saw ways that the community could help. Their goal became to provide services to children and families in the…
The natural jungle environment in Osa, Costa Rica is the perfect setting for curative wellness experiences. Forest bathing, earthing, and other wellness services are abundantly offered in this region for revitalizing your health in the amazing wild environments found locally. It is accepted knowledge that engaging with the natural world is important to our health….
Independence Day in Costa Rica is more than a historic date. La Dia De La Independencia is a month-long celebration honoring the country’s independence, along with the rest of Central America, from Spanish rule in 1821. During the Mes de la Patria, or “Month of the Nation,” businesses, homes and even cars are decorated with…
In March of this year, Costa Rica’s former government proposed a law to tax cryptocurrency purchases and gross sales. This law did not pass, meaning that Costa Rica does not subject cryptocurrency gains to the Value Added Tax (IVA) or income tax. According to current Costa Rican regulations, this type of asset is not classified…
The 2022 Expat Insider survey is not picking up exactly where it left off and popular expat destinations like Costa Rica have been entirely left out of this year’s report! For the 2022 survey, 11,970 respondents representing 177 nationalities living in 181 countries or territories worldwide were asked to evaluate their lives abroad. For a…