If you plan on visiting Costa Rica during COVID-19, here is what you need to know. Read all about Costa Rica COVID travel, Costa Rica entry requirements, where to get a COVID test in Costa Rica and what happens if you test positive for COVID in Costa Rica. This post is updated often to reflect […]
Applying For Residency in Costa Rica (By Marriage to a Costa Rican)
After ten years of living in Costa Rica, I’ve finally received my Costa Rican residency! I’m so excited to finally officially immigrate to Costa Rica and leave behind the “expat life” aka perpetual tourist. I took the route of residency through marriage to a Costa Rican as Yeison and I got married in 2021. Please […]
Tips for Traveling as a Vegan or Vegetarian in Costa Rica
Vegetarian food in Costa Rica is much more readily available than people think. Although much of the Costa Rican diet consists of meat as farming is a huge industry, vegetarian dishes are not hard to find. You can find delicious vegan and vegetarian Costa Rican food wherever you go. Eating Out as a Vegetarian in […]
Costa Rica Coronavirus, COVID-19
On March 6, 2020, Costa Rica confirmed their first case of COVID-19. Here is what you need to know about the Costa Rica coronavirus situation. Costa Rica COVID-19 Confirmed Cases As of May 30, 2022, Costa Rica has 904,934 cases of COVID-19 (132,250 of those are Por Nexo). Por Nexo is a case without a […]
What to Know About Grocery Stores in Costa Rica
Costa Rica has a range of supermarkets which you can find nearly everything you need. However, there are a few things to know before you grab a shopping cart which you can read in this post to help you navigate getting groceries in Costa Rica. What You Need to Know About Grocery Stores in Costa […]
San Jose International Airport Costa Rica (Juan Santamaria SJO Airport)
Costa Rica’s main international airport is San Jose International Airport or Juan Santamaria in Alajuela. It’s much bigger than its fellow international airport, Liberia International Airport in Guanacaste with many major airlines flying into San Jose Airport. If you’re flying into San Jose Airport, check our guide below to help you navigate through this airport. […]