Since I live in Costa Rica full time, I renewed my US passport in Costa Rica when my passport was one year to expire. This process is very easy as they offer the option to do it by mail, if you fulfill the requirements. You do NOT need to go to the US embassy in […]
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Applying For Residency in Costa Rica (By Marriage to a Costa Rican)
After several years of living in Costa Rica, Yeison and I tied the knot in Costa Rica and I received my Costa Rican residency. There are five different ways to obtain residency in Costa Rica, I took the route of residency through marriage to a Costa Rican. Please note I’m not a lawyer or know […]
How to Get a Costa Rican Drivers License
If you want to get a Costa Rican driver’s license, this guide will tell you how to do it STEP BY STEP with exact details and costs. I recently did it by myself without a lawyer, right after I received my Costa Rican residency and it was a simple process. How to Get a Costa […]
The Ultimate Guide to Being a Digital Nomad in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a popular country for digital nomads. Though it’s not as cheap as Thailand or Mexico, Costa Rica is close to the US and Canada, has great weather and tons of nature. Before settling down into the pura vida lifestyle, there are many things you need to know and here is our guide […]
Getting laser eye surgery in Costa Rica
I have worn glasses and contact lenses since I was 10 years old and it has always been my dream to get refractive laser eye surgery to correct my vision. In December 2021, that dream came true when I got laser eye surgery in Costa Rica. In this post I’m going to talk about my […]
Cost of Living in Costa Rica: Our $2000 a Month Budget
If you’ve researched living or moving to Costa Rica, one of the reasons for your move is probably the cost of living in Costa Rica. As Costa Rica is a top retiree destination for Europeans, Canada and USA, many retirees move here because of the cost of living in Costa Rica. It’s a lot cheaper […]