Those of us who have pets can’t imagine living without them. So, one of the most common questions asked by people looking to buy real estate here is this: Can I bring my dogs and cats to Costa Rica? The answer is simple: Yes, you can. Fido and Fluffy are welcome. And it is really […]
Private Hospitals in Costa Rica
Along with one of the top-rated public health systems in Latin America, and a standard of public health care rated just above that of the USA, Costa Rica has several excellent private hospitals and clinics that are accessible to everyone – citizen, resident, and those simply coming for medical tourism. Almost all the private facilities […]
Keeping under Par in Costa Rica
Wherever there is a golf course in Costa Rica, there is a community of avid golfers living close by! San José boasts two of the country’s most popular 18-hole courses: the long-established course at the Cariari Country Club on the way to the airport, and the newer Valle del Sol club in the south-east suburb […]
What’s the Cost of Living Going to Cost Me?
Costa Rica is not the most inexpensive country in which to live, but it is certainly less expensive than living in the USA, Canada or Europe. It really all depends on what you require for the life-style you prefer. But there are several things that you should know up front: first, you will not be […]
Starting Your Own Business
In principle, it’s a snap. Anyone can start her/his own business. You don’t have to be a Costa Rican citizen, or even a resident. A standard 90-day tourist entry allows you to buy an existing business, or start your own. Then it gets a little more difficult. First tip: find yourself a good, competent attorney. […]
