I leave my heart in Costa Rica each time I go, and I look forward to the day we can retire there and live the Pura Vida life. Tico, our doggie we brought home from there in 2014, is in my pic, and he is the smartest, most special pup I've ever known. There is just something so magical and special about that country. We will visit again this July, and I am counting the days!💛💮🌅🐒🦎🌄🏄🐢🐦🌋🌴

I was in Costa Rica in August, on the Pacific Coast there was always a cool sea breeze, in San Jose and most places inland that are at higher elevations it was also cool, most people wear jackets even in August. I hear the Carribean side is humid like the Carribean which is why I didn't go there.

Been living in Tamarindo for 3 years. I absolutely love it. It’s not the cheapest, but you can find affordable options. It has way more activities than many other communities, which is crucial for my family with two kids. They surf, dance, rock climb, do silks, basketball, baseball. It’s amazing. Definitely not leaving…building my forever home this year and my kids (12 and 9) will graduate high school here.

@CarlosPrats-fn6fo

Ай бұрын

please, by the everything sacred, stop gentrifying our country and promoting this destructive development model, if you KNOW you're part of the problem, why buy land? why stay? tourists we can handle, responsible tourists we actually like, but "expats" buying up all the land in this teeny-tiny country of ours is NOT good for anyone. I mean, what's the plan here? wait until we have no other choice but to make you feel openly unwelcome?

Love Costa Rica, been 5 times. We plan to buy something there within the next 1-2 years. But we don't care for Tamarindo too much. Too busy, too touristy, to congested.

Pura vida, Costa Rica!😍😍

Costa Rica is a beautiful place!!!❤❤🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷⛰️⛰️🏔🏔🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️🌎💙💙🌊🌊🌊🐢🐢🐢🐒🐒🦥🦥🦥

I love Costa Rica and have visiting the Jaco beach area for over 20 years. I have many videos of the are on my channel.

@SandraSanchez-pl6ly

4 ай бұрын

Quick question… I’m planning on going to Costa Rica in September for the first time. How is the weather like in September? Or should I go in June? Please help. I need advice 😅

Costa Rica seems like a slice of paradise! 🌴 Love hearing the perspectives of these American expats. What's your dream destination for a new life? Let's share the wanderlust and swap stories! ✈

Strange! International Living deleted my comments! As an expat having lived in Costa Rica for 15 years. Everything is not rosy in Costa Rica.

@trayvondadon5723

4 ай бұрын

please@@anniesshenanigans3815

@cebamy

3 ай бұрын

Please tell us more

@JWWhite-to9zm

3 ай бұрын

Me and my wife are on the fence, please please tell more, I do not want to make a huge mistake retiring there , any info would be deeply appreciated

@user-xc7iq4cm8t

2 ай бұрын

Please elaborate. I’ve been planning on moving there but have heard it could be dangerous.

@cwr8618

29 күн бұрын

Please post again. It's silly that they wouldn't want honest opinions on the subject they're reporting on

We built a home and moved there in late 2020. We currently go back and forth

@TravelSaavyChic

3 ай бұрын

No sugar here, we both worked hard and invested time & funds. It’s nice to have a life like ours. Haters will be haters. Bwa Bwyyyyyeee 😜😜😜

@KeyserSolze

3 ай бұрын

Was thinking of doing the same, have you gotten your residency? What area are you in?

@TravelSaavyChic

3 ай бұрын

@@KeyserSolze We are in Guanacaste/ Nosara area. no we started the process a few years ago and decided not to. It’s long and lengthy and costly, they decide how much you pay into Caja and if you are American which they love to see coming 🤑🤑🤑 God knows how much they will decide for you to pay. Aside from that we love to travel so we leave every 3 months. There are stories circulating that U.S. passports may stay for 6 months. Also you can go to Nicaragua for a cup of coffee and head back. This all seems easier than dealing with the Costa Rican gov for residency. I’d rather spend the funds on travel than to feed the bureaucracy of becoming a resident. 😂

@CarlosPrats-fn6fo

Ай бұрын

why not got back, and stay there?

@Kattywagon29

28 күн бұрын

@@TravelSaavyChic I just got my residency approved a couple of weeks ago - took 9 months to go through but was a very easy process. For sure, it can be expensive upfront depending on which route you take, however, it is worth it because I choose to live here full time and only travel to the US occasionally. If buying property is part of someone's plan, then they might as well just apply for residency. That said, it is easy to come in and out of here if you don't want to take the financial plunge immediately since they are now officially giving 180 days tourist status now.

Question for anyone who has moved to central or South America: how did you move all your belongings? DHL? Sea freight?

@Madame_MeMe

2 күн бұрын

From the many stories I’ve watched. It seems like people sell their things and start over.

How people get help if they need ER? I didn’t understand medical part including medications. For example, I am under 15 medications every single day. How can I maintain it there? I have a bouquet of illnesses and I need doctors on regular basis. Yes call of that happen because of high stress level in US, but I want to live to Costa Rica and it is my real concern. Thank you so much in advance for the response🙏🙏🙏

How are these people allowed to work in Costa Rica without residency?

I think I would be too scared to move to Costa Rica. I watched a documentary a few years back about an island just off the coast that was infested by dinos. I think the documentary was called, Jurassic Park. How many people on the mainland get eaten every year?

@edesouza2279

4 ай бұрын

Are you serious? 😂😂 😂Where on this planet Dinosaurs exists? FYI- Dinosaurs in Dino Land are mechanical replicas of Dinosaurs.

@s.patrickmarino7289

4 ай бұрын

@@edesouza2279, Did you ever watch Jurassic Park? The movie takes place on a fictional island, just off the coast of Costa Rica.

@KeyserSolze

3 ай бұрын

😄😄😄

@nycpennypowell

Ай бұрын

Dinos?😮 what? Never heard of that… I’ve been to Costa Rica I love it… we’re going again and buying a house this time❤😅

@s.patrickmarino7289

Ай бұрын

@@nycpennypowell Jurassic Park joke.

I like to live where my car stuff is ok...

Great vlog, more people moving there 😂

Thanks for your videos, the information very important please give me the contact of the men rent arbnb,and the lady teach yoga. Huges fraternity.

Good video but the sound was very bad.

@huezola

17 күн бұрын

Sorry for the negative comment that was just at the beginning. The video was great and very informative. I enjoyed the last part of the video with the Thanksgiving celebration.

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So Costa Rica has a less humid and hot climate than the rest of Central America, and places like Grecia has a better climate than the rest of Costa Rica?? How is Costa Rica affected by the migrants flow, the droughts, economic instability and worsening drug trafficking affecting other countries??

@djmack8

3 ай бұрын

It’s very expensive. People say it’s only in the tourist areas, but that’s where everyone wants to be. There’s lots of Venezuelans passing through, you’ll see them in San Jose but I’ve yet to see any issues. And the cartel activity has risen extremely. Last year was the deadliest year Costa Rica has seen in a long time. Mostly between rival cartels. Sadly it’s becoming a narco state and the ease of money laundering doesn’t help

@dovygoodguy1296

3 ай бұрын

@@djmack8 Similar situation to Ecuador?? From bad to worse? Is the government able to do anything at all?

@dovygoodguy1296

3 ай бұрын

@@djmack8 I guess Costa Rica isn't a first choice for expats anymore..... have to check out Uruguay and Paraguay instead.....

@djmack8

3 ай бұрын

@@dovygoodguy1296 it’s still very manageable, Ecuador is a much worse situation. I’ve already been here over a year and have a great community so I’m staying and seeing where it’s going. But if I was to start over, I’d look into El Salvador. Lowest violent crime rate in the hemisphere, great beaches, lots of culture, economy is growing, and easy to get in and out to the states.

@dovygoodguy1296

3 ай бұрын

@@djmack8 My huge question is what will be after Bukele leaves office? Is there enough of a consensus and cohesion in the governments of the country to maintain his policies? Are they all part of his popularity? Will he eventually be rejected if he gets too comfortable in his position? After all, Bukele is very young. He could remain as president for 30 years! Long after many of us aren't here anymore. In the meantime I am personally saddened to read that now Costa Rica is being infected by the scourge of the cartels, and overall there's apparently nothing collectively that will be done. Why can't Obrador launch an alliance in Latin America to destroy the cartels? Why is Mexico hopelessly impotent to make a major strike against them? Do they contribute to the building up of the Mexican economy as a form of bribery??

If they elect Trump, I will join you before this year is up. Alajuela is on top of my list.

@MajorInjuries

2 ай бұрын

I see, so you like high inflation, high crime, and millions of people coming in illegally? Not to mention Biden mumbling and tumbling?

@JohnJohnson-wy6fk

2 ай бұрын

Why wait. Just leave now. All Biden voters and leftists should self-deport.

@ricome169

Ай бұрын

please stay away form c.r we love trump. you and dems have fucked up usa.

@bornaries7213

29 күн бұрын

You along with all of your celebrities! Good bye!

@dmarie388

22 күн бұрын

Start packing your bags now. Joe Biden crapped his pants today.

yep it was nice until you gringos and digital nomads ruined the economy. Locals cant even live at a reasonable price anymore.

@ricski64

2 ай бұрын

Tell us where in the world has not been affected by higher prices. It’s a world issue.

@bornaries7213

2 ай бұрын

Oh well...🙄

@CarlosPrats-fn6fo

Ай бұрын

@@ricski64 you DO know it's the 1st world citizens doing the gentrifying? i mean come on...

Expats? Don't you mean migrants?

@SLICKW1993

22 күн бұрын

Migrants are looking for financial gain, is the Costa Rican government putting Americans up in hotels free? Stupid comment. Ex pats actually contribute to the economy versus migrants living off the government and keeping citizens from receiving help. Tell that to all the veterans kicked out of their homes to make room for migrants in the US. So the term EX pat is valid, they aren’t destitute.