One of the questions I get most often is: How much income/money do I need to live in Costa Rica? This is an easy one to answer… NOT! It is difficult because it depends on what YOU require to live the way you feel comfortable. Some locals and backpacker types can live on next to
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Many Gringos (and Gringas) dream of living in Costa Rica, but lack the means to do so. Working in Costa Rica is problematic, but there are some options available. A friend of mine, Kevin Cassell, has written an excellent piece about working as an English teacher in Costa Rica.

What do the Dalai Lama and Britney Spears have in common? Both Pisces? Scratch golfers? Well, we can’t comment on the Pisces or golf bit, but one thing we can say for sure is that they have both made trips to Costa Rica. These are just two of the many celebrities who visit and even
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On a clear night, the Arenal Volcano of north central Costa Rica can put on a show that’s hard to match anywhere in the world. Rivers of molten rock cascade down the side of Costa Rica’s most active volcano. The Arenal area features a number of hotels, resorts and spas, some featuring natural hot springs
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There are many positives to being a pedestrian in San Jose. Aside from simply not having to drive in San Jose traffic, I find not having a car to be almost liberating, let alone not a hardship. No car payments, maintenance, insurance, parking, repairs, fees or taxes to deal with. I don’t worry about my
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Music plays everywhere in Costa Rica, and you will hear it whether you want to or not. They play it in the bars, in the restaurants, and it even from stores, appliance stores to clothing shops. To gringo ears, much of “Latin” music sounds the same. But make no mistake, there are many distinct styles
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